Didiayer Snyder, a dynamic entrepreneur, television host, motivational speaker, author, and mother, talks about balancing work with parenting!
Ripple Coworking member, Didiayer Snyder has captivated audiences with her roles on popular TV shows like the Travel Channel’s Amazing Vacation Homes and the Emmy Award-winning Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on ABC & CMT. She’s also the creative force behind her own show, At Home with Didiayer, now in its fifth successful season.
Currently, Didiayer brings her talent and passion to the world of luxury and commercial real estate as part of Lifestyle Group LLC in Daytona Beach, Florida. Beyond her thriving career, she’s also a dedicated mother to two daughters, seamlessly balancing the demands of entrepreneurship with the joys and challenges of parenthood. In our interview, Didiayer shares her insights on managing both her business and family life, offering valuable tips for fellow entrepreneurial parents.
This article is part of a series for our monthly publication, The Ripple Effect, where Didiayer and three other entrepreneurial parents shared their top tips and strategies for achieving work-life balance!
Background and Routine for Didiayer Snyder
Can you tell us a bit about your business?
For the past 15 years, I have worked as a television host on numerous TV shows, which led me to open my own production and marketing company. During COVID, I had to pivot professionally, and I made the move to Florida. I reopened my marketing company, and it took off. Blending my background in design and my marketing skills, I saw the benefits of becoming a licensed realtor. Between my marketing company and real estate, my businesses have grown quickly, and I’m deeply grateful I get to do what I do.
How do you balance your daily routine between managing your business and your children’s schedules?
As a mother of two beautiful daughters, business is balanced around them—that’s the secret. They come first, and based on their schedule, I make mine—and it works. My youngest is in elementary school, and my eldest is homeschooled. Instead of stressing about “who’s taking care of the kids when I work,” I say, how much time do I have—and I plan well.
Challenges and Solutions
What are some of the biggest challenges you face in balancing work and family life?
Making sure I give myself permission to rest. I’m so inspired by what I do, that I never stop. I make sure that when I’m spending time with my children, I am fully present. No computer. No phone.
How do you handle situations when work and family commitments clash?
I make sure that there is a balance of kid events and make sure that I am present at important work events. Avoiding the clash is an art form.
Support Systems
Do you have any support systems in place (e.g., family, friends, or professional help) to assist with childcare and business tasks?
My husband. He is a very caring soul and is always ready to help. We don’t have a support system here, and as parents, we have learned how to make it work.
Work-Life Integration
How do you ensure that you have quality time with your children amidst your busy work schedule?
I have made sure that my girls understand what I do and how things can change daily. However, we commit to making sure Sundays are family day. Just us.
Can you share any tips for other parents who are also running a business and raising school-age children?
Share with them daily. Let them know what you are doing. I ask my kids often what they think about what I do, and I’m always surprised with their answers. Be authentic. Balancing work and kids becomes an art form, and when you address it as a positive part of your life, you find the grace in the art of balancing it all.
Didiayer Snyder’s parenting insights remind us that balancing work and family is both a challenge and a rewarding experience. Her dedication to her family and her business is truly inspiring! You can learn more about Didiayer Snyder and her many impressive accomplishments by visiting her website, www.Didiayer.com, or following her on Facebook!
