After starting this blog, I have been blessed to connect with some amazing women that are beautiful, smart, driven and just good people. Being in the in the company of these awesome women is nothing short of inspiring. Even though I’m getting close to *clears throat* to forty, I know I can still peruse my dreams. Some of y’all may not know I used to have my own jewelry line, clothing company, and styling (I still do). After having a Peyton, my attention was focused on her.
God put the thought of starting a blog with her in my head, even though I didn’t really know what a blog was. And here we are! I’m saying all this to say, we can be moms and still go after our dreams. While I head to the “West Side” *in my Ice Cube voice* for LuckFabb, one of my genius friends and business consultant, Tasha from Imperfect Concepts is going to drop some gems on working your way to becoming an Momprenuer.
Being a mom is something really special and it can take up a plethora of time. You know you love your child or children, but you have a passion for something more? Sometimes more might be something other than staying home and chasing a toddler around the house. That may feel right for some, but maybe not for you. Being your own boss is very possible, even when you are being pulled in every direction. Here are some tips to get the ball rolling.
Revisit Your Pre Mommy Dreams
You were once super passionate about something. Before making sure your baby had the latest Hunter boots or gadgets to keep them occupied, you had a dream, visions and goals for your life. Take a break from the family just an hour or two. During this time you are going to indulge in a Venti Frapp with extra drizzle and answer these questions.
- What makes you happy outside of your family?
- If you could do something for the rest of your life, for free – what would it be?
- What was your dream job or career pre family?
- A problem you wish could be solved? Remember every million dollar company solves a problem.
- Top 5 things you enjoy doing?
- Does your dream job evolve around kids or being a mom?
- What are your favorite things to do?
- When your mind wonders, what are you thinking about?
These are all very important questions to ask yourself when finding the right business to launch. Say you love eco friendly beauty your daughter and yourself. However, she is allergic to a plethora of ingredients. Here are some other options:
Creating a eco friendly beauty line
Collaborating with an existing brand to create a diffusion line
Writing an e-book on the importance of beauty ingredients
Teaching seminars and workshops on keeping eco friendly beauty products.
Companies like Methods were started with this in mind. All of these ideas are very possible for a newbie mompreneuer, and not costing a lot of money to get started. After you have answered the questions and brainstormed career paths for your small business, let it sit for a couple days. Go back to what you wrote and see if you still feel excited and committed to the answers you wrote. You want to make sure the ideas are some that you are passionate about.
I’ll be back soon to help you get the ball rolling after the passion has been lit in you to pursue your dreams.
Sincerely Stylish,
Tasha
www.imperfectconcepts.com
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Thanks Tasha! You so smart!
Do you have an idea or dream of starting your business? What’s holding you back? Make sure to visit Imperfect Concepts blog (HERE) to check out the valuable knowledge she is dropping that others will charge you an arm and a leg for.
Shana
April 3, 2014 at 2:17 pmThis was really great!
Tasha Robinson
April 3, 2014 at 2:50 pmHi Shana,
Thanks. Glad you liked it.
-Tasha
Kim S.
April 3, 2014 at 3:09 pmI loved reading this. Great tips
Sara McCarty
April 3, 2014 at 4:59 pmLove this post. I’ve always wanted to run my own business, but it’s probably just a pipe dream at this point. Love all the questions to ask yourself.
silhouettegreencarpet
April 3, 2014 at 5:49 pmGreat tips! Thanks for sharing!
Sylvie Mathey
April 4, 2014 at 10:18 amGreat to discover your blog , great advice. I decided to launch my own kids fashion brand 2,5 years ago: a minimalist and organic Brand made in France (my country). My dream is reality now with up and down but always passion, conviction and determination.
You could discover on my blog http://leblogdesly.blogspot.com/ and website http://www.tbo-tbio.fr.
I will follow your blog, many thanks!
Tasha Robinson
April 4, 2014 at 5:32 pmThank you so much Kim. Glad you loved the tips
Tasha Robinson
April 4, 2014 at 5:33 pmHi Sara,
Don’t see it as a pipe dream. See it as a real dream. Think about the great grandma’s who get the bachelors at 75 year olds. Dont let your dreams die. Glad you love the questions.
Tasha Robinson
April 4, 2014 at 5:34 pmIts truly my pleasure
Alexa's Mommy!
April 5, 2014 at 12:49 amThis is absolutely awesome!! I love doing fun fashion things! That’s why I always check out this blog as well as others!! I have a little baby girl as well and I love dressing her up. I always think about blogs and creating one but never when, where, and how to start! You have done some great things!! Both of you guys are awesome!!
Carissa G
April 5, 2014 at 1:45 pmGreat a Info!!!!
Cindy Quero
April 8, 2014 at 3:09 amLove these tips! Thank you!
http://www.cindyslittleblackbook.com
Natasha Bernard
April 8, 2014 at 1:44 pmLoved this post. I just discovered your blog via Good Looking Out. So glad I found you.
Natasha B|Fashionably Fabulous
Omora
April 9, 2014 at 10:02 pmThis brought tears to my eyes. My son is 3 now and has been at home with me since he was a newborn. Sometimes I feel so guilty about wanting to pursue my dreams, I feel as if I’m choosing a career over my child. Thanks for the tips and advice. I am passionate about fashion and can’t wait to see my vision turn reality. God Bless you wonderful ladies.
Clinique Moore
April 9, 2014 at 10:23 pmThis was awesome advice, I know what i am passionate about but not sure how to get started