Did you hear about this story? It reminded me that there is HUGE value in nudging the entrepreneurial spirit in our daughters. A young teen in North Minneapolis had the police called on … [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…]
How to get a business started when you are low on funds
Are you a young woman with a great business idea but low on the money you need to get started? Let me help you out! You have a few options:
Madison M. Inspires Young Girls to Self Publish Their Books
If your daughter loves to write, you’ll want her to watch the Mom & Daughters Inc. interview with Madison McIntyre! Madison realized that there were few books telling stories that she could relate to. So rather than getting frustrated, she took action. #atrueentrepreneur She secured her Mom’s support and started working with a writing coach. […]
Send your dghtr to Teenpreneurs this year! Scholarships available.
If you have a teen ages 13-17 who is interested in entrepreneurship, I highly recommend you send them to this year’s Black Enterprise Teenpreneurs Conference! It’s a great way to network with other like minded teens, hear from successful entrepreneurs in a small group setting (where any question is fair game!) and get challenged to […]