How Being a Business Owner Has Made Me a Better Mom

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A bit of a vulnerable share this week—but it’s worth it.

Last time, I wrote about how being a mom made me a better business owner (in decision-making, confidence, and ability to prioritize things properly.

This time, let’s turn it around. Being a business owner has 1000% made me a better mom.

My oldest was born about a year into running my business (during the pandemic, while my husband was in the Army), so I’ve never known motherhood outside of entrepreneurship.

Vulnerable moment—I struggled hardcore with new motherhood.

  • Lack of sleep (sundown scaries anyone?)
  • Trouble with feeding
  • Not feeling like myself at all

Sound familiar? Even if you had a great postpartum experience, it’s not for the faint of heart, and my whole world felt like it was flipped upside down.

Being a mom felt totally at odds with my business (especially with a baby that took micro naps!)

I thought to myself: “How could these two pieces of my life ever exist in harmony?”

But looking back, I have the clarity that I didn’t at the time.

Being a business owner made me a better mom because:

  • I get to have a radically flexible schedule (I work 24 hours a week and fully support my family with my business. I can go on field trips, do things during the day, be home with sick kids, and work at flexible times.)
  • I get to show my kids what entrepreneurship looks like. I want to inspire them that they can go out and do whatever they want—even if it’s a little non-traditional.
  • I get to apply what I’ve learned in client management to my kids—keep calm, and carry on. Nothing is ever as big of a mountain as it seems at first, and I’m a solution-oriented (not problem-oriented) person.

I could probably write you a list a mile long, but that’s what comes to mind. Have you ever considered how being a parent (or having another important part of your life outside of owning your business) has impacted you, or vice versa? I want to hear!

Send me a DM/voice note over on instagram (@hellojunecreative). I would love to chat with you! 💌

“She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.” – Proverbs 31:26