Mompreneur Success

I don't watch much television, so the premiere of Sex and the City 2 really didn't mean much to me until I saw a video where the stars of this incredibly popular movie are speaking out (on The View) about the juggling act that so many working mothers face. Trying to "do it all" or "have it all" is out the window. It's a myth that never really existed.

The truth is that working moms don't want "it all", we just want what we want: We want a lifestyle we can be proud of, a family we can be proud of, and to not feel guilty about being who we really are.

As mompreneurs, we work to build a business AND maintain a family. We shouldn't feel guilty about that. In fact, this is a role we've played since the early days of our existence on planet earth. One look at Proverbs 31 outlines exactly how hard moms have worked for centuries - both in and outside the home. It is our mission to keep the peace on the homefront as well as in the business arena.

Moms are great leaders. We rally the troops out of bed, to breakfast, to school, etc. All day long we're directing and executing plays on the field of life. When trouble comes, Mom handles it. It's what we do. It only makes sense that we would also fill a similar role in the workplace. As more women embrace the power of working from home, more moms are assuming the leadership roles they've so long neglected.

Moms are great organizers. We are notorious multi-taskers, spinning multiple plates, even when our own health is at risk. We're do-ers for others, and sometimes we go too far. We want to support the people that matter to us, and only ask for the same in return.

Instead, we may feel marginalized, or guilty about building a life that balances our needs. Often in my coaching practice, clients confess their guilt over running a successful business because they think it means neglecting their family. There couldn't be anything further from the truth.

Moms need to put on their own oxygen masks and recognize what's really important to their well-being, both in terms of self-care and in the business arena. It takes work, most certainly, but balancing your life and work demands is something that must be done if you ever want to feel truly successful as a business mom.