In the past decade, more and more women have been stepping up and joining the female entrepreneur force. Many of which also carry the title of mom, which has created the slang word mompreneur. This describes women who juggle running their own business along with the demands of being a full-time parent. Somehow they manage to do so with amazing devotion, hard sacrifices and pure determination.
With the Internet allowing entrepreneurs to sell products and services out of their homes, rather than relying on foot traffic to brick-and-mortar business, more and more women are able to fulfill their dreams of working from home. This can make it possible to get work done while also attending to the kids.
Deciding to make the jump to juggling multiple titles can be a scary one. But just like so many mompreneurs have proven, it can be done with amazing finesse. These eight average but successful women, share with you their stories, best advice and secrets to getting it all done, from their own experiences as a mompreneur.
1. Erin Schurtz: Be passionate.
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Erin Schurtz is a military wife and mother of two, who started Mommi when she was three months pregnant with her first baby. After being unable to get the proper nutrition she needed while sick, she searched for a protein powder to help, came up empty and decided to create her own. The result was Mommi 3-in-1, the first ever complete prenatal protein shake. It's everything a pregnant woman needs in addition to her regular diet. Her advice is to be passionate about your work."Life's too short to spend time doing anything for just a paycheck, especially when what you are doing takes you away from your children and family. If you love your work then it will be easier to lead a balanced life."
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