The Best Thing I Did for Myself as a Mom and Business Owner
I found a mompreneur community.
Being a mom is one challenge. Being a business owner is another. But when you put them together, it becomes a kind of superpower. Surrounding myself with women who are navigating the same waves — the same struggles and goals — has given me a kind of support I didn’t even know I needed.
Having mom-friends is valuable, of course. We bond over the everyday stuff — keeping up the house, breastfeeding, what healthy foods to feed the kids, venting about our partners, planning birthdays, and packing for family vacations. And yes, we need that support.
But my fellow business moms? They get a whole different part of my life.
They understand what it means to schedule work time between school drop-off and pick-up — and still fit in groceries and dinner. To pick up business supplies and birthday gifts in one errand run. To network with potential clients while also keeping up with the parent’s group chat at school.
They understand what it’s like to meet a deadline after being woken up ten times the night before. To sneak in one solid hour of work without being interrupted — if you're lucky. To stay off-camera on a Zoom call so you can fold laundry at the same time.
They know the phone storage battle between family memories and content creation. The mental tug-of-war between remembering an email you were supposed to send and what else you needed from Costco. The guilt of working too much and not working enough. They understand the craving for just five minutes of silence, because your brain is always in mental (over)drive.
I’ve been a mom for almost four years now, and it wasn’t until this past year that I really connected with other mompreneurs. I don’t like to live with regrets, but I do wish I had found this community earlier. I think my early days of motherhood would’ve felt a little less lonely, more healing, and far less overwhelming — because I would have had other moms who could truly empathize, and who would have helped spark the motivation and inspiration I really needed.
Through this community, I’ve heard so many stories of motherhood — all different, all valid. I’ve heard stories of grief, trauma, and loss that reminded me to keep pushing through in hard times. I’ve heard stories of thriving, success, and strength that reminded me what’s possible when you put the work in and keep going.
This journey isn’t easy — but having a village of women who get it makes it lighter, brighter, and a lot more empowering. If you’re a mom building a business, I hope you find your people too. You don’t have to do it alone.
