Winning a 40 Under 40 award was a big moment.

One of those shiny, career-defining milestones that looks impressive on the outside.

And yes, the recognition is incredible. But let’s be real – there’s also a lot that happens behind the scenes that no one sees.

The sacrifices.

The sleepless nights.

The mental load of trying to be all-in on your business and your babies without losing yourself in the process.

In this episode of Diary of the Search Queen, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really took to get there.

The boundaries I had to set, the things I had to let go of and the moment my daughter told me she was proud of me – and why that hit harder than the award ever could.

Because while the award is amazing – the legacy I’m building means more.

If you’re curious about the duality of chasing your dreams while raising babies and the joy, the mess, and the meaning tucked into every yes and no – this episode will land right in your heart.

In this episode, I share:

• What success really looks like behind the highlight reel
• The truth about mum guilt, boundaries, and the mental load
• How I’m redefining ambition and doing it my way
• Why modelling resilience for my girls is the most important thing I’ll ever do

Want more?

• Buy the Search for Resilience https://www.amazon.com.au/Search-Resilience-Awaken-Warrior-Business/dp/1925452964
• Follow Sonja on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sonjathesearchqueen/
• Download a copy of The Google Ads and SEO Checklist https://sonjathesearchqueen.com/google-ads-and-seo-checklist/
• Find out more at https://sonjathesearchqueen.com/

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Here’s to showing our kids what’s possible – not just through what we win, but how we live.