Comments on: Mamapreneurs, you ARE your brand.

By: Ariane Griffiths

Ariane Griffiths — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:30:51 +0000

Thanks for the great post - I have quit numerous "day-jobs" on account of having to put my family first. It still boggles the mind that there are employers like that who still exist! Hopefully with "Mamapreneurs" at the helm - they'll one day "get it"! Ariane Griffithss last blog post..Love Spreads - Valentines Day Contest!!

By: Helene

Helene — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:16:32 +0000

The link to mampreneurs Inc. isn’t working. Just thought I’d give you a heads up. Great post about authenticity as one of the keys to success.

Helene

By: Rita Arens

Rita Arens — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:16:05 +0000

I’ve got one foot in the entrepreneurial world and one foot in corporate America. I lean toward entrepreneurship in my goals because it feels like I would have more control over my time. Yes, the time still has to be invested, but like you said, you call the shots. When I was consulting full-time, I said when I was and wasn’t available. As swim lesson season approaches, I miss that.

I’ve maintained since I hit mid-career that my resume speaks for itself, and if people want me to work for them on a freelance or consulting basis, they will work with my schedule. Teach people how to treat you — with respect.

By: Cathy Crawley

Cathy Crawley — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:20:41 +0000

I have never thought of the term Mamapreneur before, but you have just described me and my business to a tee! Thankfully my business is family orientated and my clients accept that I work from home without question. I wouldn’t have it any other way.

By: suzanne

suzanne — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:23:38 +0000

I am proud to say I am a Mom-owned biz. As a photographers, I work hours around my family’s needs. I tell my clients that “Family is First”. I love seeing that come through in your article.

By: Sandie Law

Sandie Law — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:47:28 +0000

Great post! I can’t avoid talking about my family at work (be it my own biz or my day job)…my family is a huge part of my life. I don’t feel true to myself if I pretend they don’t exist.

By: Fit Bottomed Girls

Fit Bottomed Girls — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:54:25 +0000

Interesting post and comment. I think there’s room for both…in my mind feminism has always been about what the woman wants to do instead of society telling them what they have to do.

By: Deb on the Rocks

Deb on the Rocks — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:12:54 +0000

I own several “stream of income” businesses, meaning none of them on their own completely finance my life, and I have raised businesses as investments to selloff. I love entrepreneurship because I have complete autonomy to define or experiment with my processes. Though I think for most mamas and most of their businesses it is true that mama can be a powerful part of the brand, the real power of contemporary life is that we truly can have more than one brand, and we have many options. Why would we want to limit women to mama-defined or mama-inclusive brand IDs? Assessing when that is not the smartest tactic to emphasize is a very evolved move for women business directors.