GEWKC
Many of us become entrepreneurs because of caregiving. Not as a luxury… but as a way to work in a way that makes room for someone we love.
Handouts
Caregiving & Business Map Worksheet
Let’s Talk Boundaries Handout
Sample Boundary Scripts Handout
Pick Your Flexibility Strategy Handout
Resources for Caregiver Entrepreneurs (more below)
Caregiver Entrepreneur Resource Guide
A curated list of tools, communities, and supports to help you build a sustainable business while caring for someone you love.
Sandwiched KC (Start Here)
A local hub for people helping a family member, spouse/partner, or friend. Offers:
- In-person and virtual support groups
- Workshops, events, and respite guidance
- A private online community for connection and shared wisdom
- Resources on navigating care at home
Caregiver & Entrepreneur Support
AARP Family Caregiving
Guides, checklists, and community resources to help manage caregiving responsibilities.
Website: aarp.org/caregiving
Family Caregiver Alliance
National caregiver education, fact sheets, and practical tools.
Website: caregiver.org
Caregiver Action Network
Support, awareness, and tips for reducing burnout.
Website: caregiveraction.org
KC Source Link
KCSourceLink connects 240+ business-building organizations across the 18-county bistate metro. Through KCSourceLink, thousands of entrepreneurs and business owners are able to gain access to the right resource at the right time to start, grow and accelerate their businesses.
Website: kcsourcelink.com
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC)
Free business coaching, planning tools, and workshops for entrepreneurs.
Collaboration & Support Networks
Freelance Exchange of Kansas City
Website: kcfreelanceexchange.com
Freelancers Union
Website: freelancersunion.org
Women’s Employment Network
Website: kcwen.org
Pink Blazer Co.
Website: pinkblazer.co
InnovateHER
Website: innovateherkc.com
BAW+ of Kansas City
Website: badasswomentoday.com
Local Chambers of Commerce
Networking opportunities that can be adapted to caregivers’ schedules.
Women’s Business Centers (WBC)
Training, mentorship, and support for women entrepreneurs.
Caregiver Wellness & Mental Health
Yoga 4 Caregivers
YouTube channel created to give caregivers a supportive space to relieve stress, restore balance and recharge their energy with gentle yoga, guided meditation, breathing practices, and mindful movement.
Link: youtube.com/@yoga4caregivers
Therapy Apps (BetterHelp, Talkspace)
Flexible counseling options for overwhelmed caregivers.
Insight Timer
Free meditations for stress, sleep, and grounding.
Entrepreneur Tools for Flexibility
Hubspot, HoneyBook or Dubsado
Client management, automation, invoicing, and scheduling.
Canva
Easy-to-use design tool to streamline marketing without outsourcing every task.
Toggl or Clockify
Simple time tracking to help you understand your capacity and set realistic boundaries.
Loom
Record quick video explanations for clients to reduce meeting time.