I’ve only been a mom for a year and a half and an entrepreneur since 2019. But blending these two core identities has birthed HELLA energy that inspires both my maternal and professional sides! Although they simultaneously reward me in ways a traditional corporate work life could literally NEVER… I definitely have my setbacks.
How can you be the perfect CEO, mama, public speaker, coach, and family person all at once? Here’s the answer: you can’t. And that’s perfectly okay, human even! If anything, navigating these two responsibilities has inspired me to figure it the fuck out. I’ve never been one to succumb to one strict role women are conditioned to pursue- because why the hell should I have to choose?
If you’re a fellow mama and you want to break free from the 9 to 5 hellscape, let me remind you just how POSSIBLE it is. I’m here to share some of my integral learnings with you- think of this as your new hand guide to all things mompreneurial!
✨ ALWAYS be clear about your expectations: Obviously you aren’t going to have the same goals for your family and career. Yes, they influence one another- but it’s crucial to not see your parenthood as the same job as your professional work. To keep that line from blurring ask yourself these questions for the SEPARATE spheres: How do I want to feel? What will make this feel fulfilling and authentic to me? What opportunities do I want to experience? How do I want to learn about myself from this?
✨ Boundaries are EVERYTHING: Once you get clear about your expectations, it’s time to set some non-negotiables! Break down your BIG + BOLD AF career vision to ask yourself what’s one or two things you can do each day to achieve it. If it means working out of the house for an hour, make that time! If you need to prioritize time to take a course (like Sparkle 😉) then commit to that shit!
✨ Your home deserves boundaries, too: Sometimes it’s best to not save a seat at the dinner table for work chaos. Family, especially with children, requires a lot of attention and love! So, what are the memories and experiences you want to create? How can you create them? If you need to take a weekday to take your sweet babe to the park or a doctor, there’s no shame in scheduling around that! Flexibility is your best friend, but it takes PRACTICE!
✨ Say goodbye to worker’s guilt: When I upped my workweek from two to three days I thought my world was ending 😅 but I knew it was what my business needed to grow! As a biz-owner, I’m setting a new precedent for success that Juju beans can be inspired by. You’re busting your ass to give your family the best life imaginable, so don’t be ashamed of the hard work you’re putting in!
✨ There’s no set formula for balance: It looks different for everybody! The amount of work you put in a week isn’t going to look the same as any other mompreneur. Release the comparisonitis by reminding yourself pursuing your dream life means establishing YOUR version of success. That’s the beauty of being a mompreneur- discovering NEW forms of freedom transcending the norm!
✨ Me-Time AND partner-time is a necessity: You’re a human first. Whether you’re a single mom or married (even co-parenting), those relationships are crucial for the rest of your family (and life)! I like taking long weekend trips with hubby after Sparkle retreats to nurture our bond. I also LOVE taking me time every morning (you know me and my 5AM workouts lol) because that replenishes the energy I need to show the fuck up as my best self!
✨ Ask for support: You can take on anything you set your heart to… but that doesn’t eradicate you from the human experience! You may be stressed, tired, and emotionally drained at times; creating a support system is ESSENTIAL AF. Whether it’s watching your kid(s) for a few hours while you work, hiring a babysitter so you can have date night, even asking a pal to partake in your first free workshop! There are many loved ones who want to see you thrive authentically- so ask them for some help!
If you wanna learn how to achieve mompreneur life with CONFIDENCE + CLARITY, I’ve got the perfect blend of energetics + mindset + business strategy inside the internationally board-accredited Sparkle System™ Coaching Certification! Grab the few spots left for the August retreat and show the world what a badass mama can do 💗