Back in the early 80s, my mom started a business called Prime Time Workshops, dedicated to helping working moms balance their careers and families. (Fun fact: my sister and I recorded the outgoing answering machine message, which I can still recite word-for-word!)
As a kid, I couldn’t appreciate the significance of my mom’s mission. Now, as both a mother and entrepreneur myself, I totally understand the delicate balance she was trying to help others achieve.
My Entrepreneurial Evolution
As a career-long entrepreneur, I’ve experienced business ownership from multiple angles. I started as a single business owner—ah, the luxury of unlimited energy, uninterrupted thoughts, and surviving on minimal sleep! Today, I navigate business ownership as a married mom of a toddler and stepmom to two teenagers.
While being a mom, stepmom, and wife brings incredible joy, it demands thoughtful and intentional planning. The reality is: we can’t do everything perfectly (I know, but we really try to!) but we can do the important things well.
Success Strategies I’ve Developed
Time Management is Everything
With just a few precious hours of focused work while my daughter is at preschool, I’ve mastered efficiency through:
- Creating dedicated blocks for productivity, meetings, and business development
- Setting aside Sunday evenings for weekly planning
- Leveraging my peak creative energy during morning hours (pretty sure my brain shuts off entirely after 3 PM)
- Designating specific days for client meetings and coaching
- Prioritizing daily movement by scheduling it like any other important meeting
The Power of Community
Connection with fellow parent entrepreneurs is vital. These relationships provide understanding, validation, accountability, and resource-sharing. Sometimes, you just need someone who gets it to say, “This is hard, but you’re doing great!”
Crystal-Clear Vision
Understanding that time is precious means every decision must align with both business and personal values. Clarity in these values enables swift, confident decision-making that maximizes impact.
Introducing IGNITE for Momtrepreneurs
Following in my mom’s footsteps of creating solutions, I’m thrilled to announce my new six-month program designed for ambitious momtrepreneurs who want to strengthen their businesses while maintaining a thriving family life.
This comprehensive program includes:
- Monthly in-person workshops with like-minded parents
- Expert guidance on branding, work-life integration, systems optimization, and business growth
- Monthly one-on-one coaching sessions
- Practical tools designed specifically for busy moms
- Supportive roundtable discussions and accountability systems
- Holistic wellness strategies for sustainable success
Want to see what IGNITE is all about before committing to the entire six-month program?
Attend the FREE “Experience IGNITE for Momtrepreneurs” workshop on Tuesday, March 11th from 9-10:30am at Progress Coworking!
You’ll get a taste of the IGNITE program to see if it’s the right fit for you. Spots are limited (only 7 left!) – sign up here!
Special Offer:
CP Scoop subscribers receive $150 off enrollment with code CPSCOOP!
📅 First meeting: Tuesday, April 1st at 9 AM. Read more about it here!
You can also schedule a meeting with me to see if this program is right for you!
And yes, my mom beams with pride at this full-circle moment in my career.
