Mother / Founder

An inspirational and empowering celebration of more than sixty women who are both dedicated mothers and successful entrepreneurs.

An inspirational and empowering celebration of more than sixty women who are both dedicated mothers and successful entrepreneurs.

Starting a business can be daunting, scary, and exciting, all at once; so too can starting a family. But they can coexist—as the incredible roster of women in this book demonstrate, entrepreneurship can be both a sustainable and fulfilling model for working motherhood. Each woman profiled here shares insights from her journey as well as powerful lessons and practical advice, including:

How to plan for maternity leave
The benefits of sharing financial information with your peers
Key points to include when drafting a contract
Creative ways to include your kids in your work
The value of building support systems, from advisory boards to nanny shares
Resources for securing grants and fellowships
Tips for preparing taxes as a freelancer
How to avoid the "mom guilt" trap

Filled with first-person stories of designers, makers, CEOs, farmers, pastry chefs, artists, lawyers, educators, and more, Mother / Founder captures with unprecedented candor the unique challenges and joys of what it means to launch and run a business while being just as fiercely dedicated to raising children.

An inspirational and empowering celebration of more than sixty women who are both dedicated mothers and successful entrepreneurs.

Starting a business can be daunting, scary, and exciting, all at once; so too can starting a family. But they can coexistas the incredible roster of women in this book demonstrate, entrepreneurship can be both a sustainable and fulfilling model for working motherhood. Each woman profiled here shares insights from her journey as well as powerful lessons and practical advice, including:

How to plan for maternity leave
The benefits of sharing financial information with your peers
Key points to include when drafting a contract
Creative ways to include your kids in your work
The value of building support systems, from advisory boards to nanny shares
Resources for securing grants and fellowships
Tips for preparing taxes as a freelancer
How to avoid the "mom guilt" trap

Filled with first-person stories of designers, makers, CEOs, farmers, pastry chefs, artists, lawyers, educators, and more, Mother / Founder captures with unprecedented candor the unique challenges and joys of what it means to launch and run a business while being just as fiercely dedicated to raising children.

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