Mother / Founder: 68 Women on the Trials and Triumphs of Starting a Business and Raising a Family

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.

Author: Amanda Jane Jones, Jennifer Fernandez
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Artisan Publishers
Published: 10/29/2024
Pages: 336
Weight: 2.25lbs
Size: 9.06h x 7.32w x 1.33d
ISBN: 9781648293450