I Became an Entrepreneur and a Mother at the Same Time – Here’s What I Learned
Starting a business is tough. Becoming a mother is life-changing. Doing both at the same time? That’s a challenge most people don’t prepare you for. When I became an entrepreneur and launched my business, I was also adjusting to life with a newborn.
There I was, pregnant with a growing belly, meeting with potential clients, hoping something would click soon. I was exhausted and emotionally drained by the end of the day, but just as I secured my first client, I was also gifted with a beautiful daughter.
From that point on, sleep became a luxury, time felt scarce, and my business demanded just as much attention as my baby. Through trial and error, I learned some crucial lessons about focus, setting boundaries, and embracing the chaos. Here’s what I discovered—and what might help if you’re on a similar path.
Distractions Can Sharpen Your Focus
Nothing tests your ability to stay focused like balancing client deadlines while soothing a crying baby. I had a moment where I broke down, overwhelmed by my inability to work and manage time effectively. That’s when I realized traditional productivity hacks weren’t going to cut it anymore.
Luckily, working from home became an advantage. I stopped trying to work long hours and instead learned to work in short, focused bursts. As my baby’s nap routine took shape, I focused on tasks that required deep concentration, like client calls, strategy planning, and media pitching. Meanwhile, smaller tasks like emails and reports were handled when I had one hand free.
I stopped overthinking, cut out unnecessary work, and got straight to the point in emails and meetings.
Clients Respect Boundaries More Than You Think
At first, I hesitated to tell clients I was juggling both a business and a baby. But to my surprise, many clients admired my ability to balance both roles.
One of the most surreal moments for me was attending a client meeting while nursing my baby. With my camera off and microphone muted, I was able to contribute to the discussion without skipping a beat. It wasn’t perfect, but it worked. I also learned to delegate. Initially, I would take on extra tasks like ghostwriting or crafting interview responses for clients, but after becoming a mompreneur, I began asking clients to handle more of that themselves. Not only did it reduce unnecessary back-and-forth, but it also freed up more time to spend with my baby.
Motherhood taught me adaptability and the importance of working smarter, not harder.
Your Baby Can Be Your Best Business Coach
Babies don’t hesitate, they act on their needs. When they’re hungry, they cry. When they’re tired, they sleep. When they’re overstimulated, they turn away. Watching my baby operate with such clarity made me rethink my own decision-making in business.
I used to overanalyze every choice, saying yes to projects out of obligation and doubting my instincts. But being a mompreneurforced me to trust my gut. If a client felt wrong, I walked away. If a partnership didn’t feel right, I let it go. If an opportunity was exciting but scary, I leaned in.
Most importantly, I learned that clear communication is key. Babies don’t beat around the bush. As an entrepreneur, I started doing the same. I was more direct about expectations, pricing, and timelines.
Perfectionism Will Sink Your Ship
When I first started my business, I had a clear vision of how everything would unfold. I envisioned perfectly curated workspaces and smooth routines. But after becoming a mother, I quickly realized that perfectionism was no longer an option. Sometimes I worked in pajamas, with my baby strapped to my chest—and that was okay.
I didn’t compromise on delivering quality work, but I stopped obsessing over details. I learned to send emails without over-editing, suggest practical ideas, and speed up processes like media pitching and press release distribution. Execution and progress mattered far more than flawless plans.
Let Go of the Idea of Control
As a new mompreneur, I wanted to control everything. I tried to manage every aspect of my business and my motherhood journey. The more I tried to control things, the more stressed I became. I had to learn to let go, whether it was trusting my team to handle certain tasks or letting my baby cry for a few minutes while I finished a phone call. I realized I couldn’t do it all—and that was perfectly fine.
Letting go of control doesn’t mean shirking responsibility—it means recognizing when you can’t handle everything yourself, and being okay with that. Sometimes the best thing you can do is roll with the punches and trust that things will work out as they should.
Balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood isn’t easy, but it’s possible. Some days will be overwhelming, but others will be incredibly fulfilling. Your business and your baby can coexist. You just have to find a rhythm that works for you.
