School is almost out and you are not sure what your daughter is going to do this summer? Challenge her to start a one day business! I'm betting that she wants to buy something cool (aka expensive) … [Read more...]
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Got an idea? Mom Grows A Business Conference 2014
Now if you are reading this blog because you want to start a business alongside your daughter – you are going to love this post!
This is the second year of the Mom Grows a Business Conference and I was tickled pink recently when the founder, Patty Lennon, agreed to share more about the event and take-aways for any women who wants to start their own business. And after you read this post (and only after!), google Patty and learn how she crowdfunded her first project at the $45,000 level.
We definitely need spaces for women to explore the idea of entrepreneurship and learn from experts. What gave you the idea for Mom Get a Life conference and what do you hope women will gain from attending?
When I launched my first business four years ago, I immediately immersed myself in the world of entrepreneurship. I subscribed to every entrepreneur magazine out there. I listened to every teleclass I could get my hands on. I attended conferences that left me feeling like I could take on the world….
But that feeling soon morphed into total and complete overwhelm. I couldn’t keep up with everything I “should” do to be successful. I was sitting in a hotel conference room listening to a celebrity entrepreneur tell me to “go hard or go home” when a sickening thought hit me:
Maybe I can’t be successful AND be the kind of human being I want to be! [Read More…]
Positively Lena: Spreading Positivity Through Custom Made Accessories
Hello, My name is Lena Ford and I am the C.E.O of Positively Lena, LLC Tell us about your business. I design custom accessories for teen and adults. My accessories include key chains, bag chains, bookmarks and jewelry that include a positive message or a quote. The mission of Positively Lena is to promote and […]
No plans this summer? Free time IS good!
Are you upset because your daughter has too much free time this summer? I get it. You want your daughter on the “college” track. Sooooooooo…. she should be highly scheduled attending camps, events, and activities,etc. It would give her more stories. More bullets on her resume. And she will look more “well rounded” for her […]
Is Entrepreneurship Really One Size Fits All?
I read an amazing article recently. It spoke about the benefits of why you want to encourage your child on the entrepreneurial path. And it highlighted ideas that make my heart sing – ie. kids learning leadership skills and hearing the word “no” in sales. But there was something important missing.