Letting Go with Intention: How Mompreneurs Can Release Guilt, Delegate Well, and Build a Business with Peace

Many Christian mompreneurs feel the heavy tension between building a business they believe God has called them to and caring for the family He’s entrusted to them. It’s a real, daily tug—one that often brings guilt, exhaustion, and second-guessing.

In this week’s episode of The Peaceful Mompreneur, we explore this tension with guest Cathy Baillargeon, founder and “Chief Cathy Officer” of Virtual Cathy, a virtual assisting agency that supports small business owners and nonprofit leaders across the U.S. Cathy knows firsthand the pressure of wearing every hat, juggling a calling, and trying to hold everything together.

This conversation shines a light on something many mompreneurs feel but rarely say out loud: success can bring guilt, too.

Why Success Can Feel Heavy for Moms in Business

When Cathy first started her business seven years ago, her kids were teenagers—a crucial season that demanded a lot of attention. As her business grew and flourished, so did the guilt. She shared openly about the moments of wondering:

• “Is my family missing something because my attention is elsewhere?”

• “Does God really want me to put this much time into my business?”

• “Do I even deserve this success?”

That tug is familiar to many moms. The pressure to be heart-centered, family-focused, and present can feel at odds with the responsibilities of business growth. Add in imposter syndrome, people-pleasing, and the constant desire to do things “the right way,” and it becomes a mental and emotional weight.

Cathy reminded listeners that questioning themselves doesn’t mean they’re failing—it means they care. But caring doesn’t mean carrying everything.

Delegation Isn’t Quitting—It’s Growth

One of the biggest lessons Cathy had to learn was this: God doesn’t call us to a purpose and then expect us to carry it alone.

Delegation is often misunderstood, especially by moms who feel responsible for every detail. Many believe:

• “It’s easier to do it myself.”

• “I don’t want to burden someone else.”

• “If it’s my business, I should handle everything.”

But Cathy reframes delegation as both a blessing and a skill. It’s not something we’re automatically good at—it’s something we grow into.

Letting go starts small. She encourages business owners to begin by asking a simple question:

What tasks drain the most time or energy—tasks that someone else could handle so you can focus on what matters most?

This might be in the business… or at home. Sometimes the first step toward peace might be hiring a cleaner, not a VA.

A Real Story of Letting Go: Handing Over the Inbox

One of the most powerful moments in the conversation came when Cathy shared the story of delegating her email inbox for the first time. Even though Virtual Cathy offers email management as a service, she confessed it terrified her to hand over her own inbox.

She worried about someone seeing sensitive messages, financial information, or conversations she wasn’t proud of. She joked that giving someone access felt like handing over “the keys to the kingdom.”

But on the other side of the fear was freedom.

She no longer lives in her inbox. She no longer stares at notifications all day. Her VA drafts responses, catches important messages, and gives her time back. It improved her business and gave her more mental space for her family.

Her takeaway?
Letting go feels vulnerable, but the peace it creates is worth it.

Start Small, Start Honest, and Give Yourself Grace

Intentional letting go begins with honesty:

• What do you hate doing?

• What takes the most time?

• What keeps you from your family—or from the work God is actually calling you to do?

Choose one to three tasks to release first. Not ten. Not twenty. Just a few. Otherwise, the overwhelm of onboarding and communication can overshadow the benefit.

Delegation is an act of stewardship, not failure.

Final Encouragement for the Christian Mompreneur

Cathy shared that she built her entire business on the idea of “good enough.” Perfection isn’t required for obedience. Sometimes the best choice is to create what you can with the time you have and trust that God will strengthen what you start.

Whether you’re struggling with guilt, afraid to ask for help, or overwhelmed by responsibilities, let this conversation remind you:

You are not meant to do everything. You are meant to do what God has called you to—and release the rest.

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