A Blog for women, about women; the roses and thorns of life & everything in Between
Women's History Is Happening All Around Us
For International Women’s Day, and Women’s History Month, instead of recapping, or analyzing, or storybooking the past, I decided to talk to some incredibly wonderful and independent women I know now for this post. I also included some of my own comments too -- for good measure 😍.
Three Sisters Empower Women With Their Products
What first drew me to the Caden sisters. Sisterpeneurs and founders of Belly Bandit and Proof created two mission-based companies. Their mission: to design garments and underwear for women tired of feeling insecure after giving birth, wanting to be confident in the face of unexpected leaks, and needing to feel good about their bodies. Both companies were the product (no pun intended) of real-life challenges!
Jodi, Cari, and Lori are breaking barriers that often hold women hostage and doing it together!
Keep Your Promises as a Working Mom in 2021
2020 was a year of chaotic change, and 2021 will be the year of intentional transition. Things will continue changing for us on a local, national, and global scale, and it's up to all of us to be open and ready for those transitions. I am taking that mentality to heart both personally and professionally, which I believe deeply will be the key to success for this coming year and years to come. Read more from Priya Amin, Founder of Flexable, on the Entreprenista Mama blog.
Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail and What to Do About it
New year’s resolutions can create a love-hate internal tug of war. Let’s stop that vicious cycle in 2021, and support ourselves by creating loving, transparent, and trusting intentions, goals, and resolutions. Read the full blog with interviews from 10 different women, and more!
Don’t Kill Your Momentum By Over-focusing On Perfection
I'm the first to overthink things. I'm the first to run through all the scenarios, possible pitfalls, and potential positive or negative outcomes. But as a woman, who's also a mother, wife, and serial entrepreneur, I had to learn early in the launch of my first business, a super challenging lesson. It’s all about perfectionism, and when to let go. Read more on the blog.
On Turning 39 Years Old: An Open Letter
I'm a 39-year-old woman. I'm flawed. I don't love everyone and everything, and not everyone loves me. I am getting wrinkles, and I refuse to give up wine -- even though it might make me skinnier. I am working on loving myself and living the life that makes me content. I am a work in progress. And I'm cool with that. Read more on the Entreprenista Mama blog.
Managing Anxiety as a Mom
Here’s how I’ve learned to manage anxiety as a mom. If you suffer from anxiety and have not sought help yet, I sincerely hope you will begin with that step. But either way, I hope my experience and the following ideas help bring a glimmer of hope to your life or someone else's that may need to read this.
Diversity of Skills Equals Assurance: Your Career Doesn’t Have to Take a Planned Path
April O’Meara has the perfect story to explore the concept of how to diversify your skills for career growth. Her career has taken anything but an expected path, and the flow of her professional life is what makes her such a warrior and incredible example to women. Read the full story in this interview-style post with Entreprenista Mama.
Part 3: Set Loving Goals For Yourself In 2020
Would it be fair to say that it’s incredibly hard to get your personal goals down on paper? But, what if you could take all of those passions and desires housed in your brain, and get them out on paper. I finally did it myself; I wrote down my New Year’s resolutions! And you can too! Read part three of this blog series: How to Set Loving New Year’s Goals for Yourself in 2020.
Part 2: New Year’s Goals Designed for Driven Women
In last week’s post, I dug into my roadmap for daily meditation, clean eating, and limiting alcohol consumption in 2020.
This week, I will talk about intentions for physical care, fitness, and exercise, plus self-care in the new year. I’m pumped! Are you ready?! 🙌
The Best Gift Unsolicited Advice Has Given Me
Have you ever received unsolicited advice and wondered, “why?!” Most unsolicited advice is just that, unsolicited, but these comments from strangers, friends or family, can teach you a valuable lesson. Read the full story on the Entreprenista Mama blog.
8 Ways to Start a Hobby and Stick With It
Don’t give up on the hobby you’ve been trying to make time for, but just can’t seem to stick with. These eight ways to start a hobby and stick with it will help you get over the hurdles holding you back.
You Are Your Best Self Now. Embrace It.
I spent years trying to force myself into a box of physical health that wasn’t working for my body or my mind. Don’t make the same mistake I did. Give yourself the gift of self-love now! Ready the latest Entreprenista Mama post on why being your best self sometimes takes changing your perspective.
Why You Should Wait To Set Your New Year's Resolutions Until January
With all of the craziness that comes with the holidays, especially if you have kiddos, it can seem insane to try tacking on personal growth planning during that time as well. So don’t! Read why setting your resolutions for the year in January can set you up better to achieve your goals this year.
How big is my love? A Letter From Your Working Mom. Part Two
It may seem like as a working mom I am not available enough, or present enough, but I hope you know how much I love you. Read part two of this two-part parenting post about being a full time working mom.
How big is my love? A Letter From Your Working Mom. Part One
It may seem like as a working mom I am not available enough, or present enough, but I hope you know how much I love you. Read part one of this two-part parenting post about being a full time working mom.
You Can Have It All, Just Maybe Not All At Once
What if someone said you could have all the things you’ve ever wanted—all at once. Would that actually be a good thing? I’ve been working on a theory that consists of this: You can have all the things you want, just maybe not all at once. Read more, and tell me what you think!
My 6 Favorite Blogs For Women Right Now!
If you’ve started following us at Entreprenista Mama, then you know we are building a community of women who support women. In work, in motherhood, in transition and beyond. Here’s EM’s rundown of the top six blogs for women right now.
What’s Up With All The Mom Guilt? Can We Quit It Already?
There’s no way to be a good mother, work full time, keep your marriage or relationship healthy, and do all the other things you think you need do as a mom each day. It’s a race you just can’t win. Here’s how to stop guilting yourself and enjoy your life as a mom!
Simple Ways To Change Your Mindset At Work (Part Three)
Loving your job doesn’t mean it’s always perfect. Staying in the same routine can create a negative mindset. Beat the professional funk with these tips on changing your mindset. Part Three.