14 Months of Motherhood + Business: What I’ve Learned as a Mompreneur

14 Months of Motherhood + Business: What I’ve Learned as a Mompreneur

(My Challenges, How I Overcame Them & What Helped Me Thrive)

14 months ago, I stepped into a whole new role, mom. And while I had over a decade of experience running a salon and lash brand, nothing quite prepared me for the delicate dance of juggling both worlds.

The Challenges:

Time – Finding time for myself, my baby, my team, and my clients felt impossible some days.

Energy- Late nights with a newborn and early mornings at the salon tested every ounce of strength.

Balance – I constantly asked myself: Am I giving enough to both my business and my baby?

But here’s what I learned:

Structure saved me. I created systems in my business, delegated more, and trusted my team.Boundaries protected me. I learned to say no, prioritize, and carve out time that was just for me and my family.Grace fueled me. Some days weren’t perfect. But instead of guilt, I gave myself grace and celebrated every small win.

1. Time Blocking is Everything I stopped trying to multitask everything at once. Instead, I began blocking time for different roles.→ Mom hours were just that-no phone, no work.→ Work blocks became sacred and highly focused.→ I used apps like Google Calendar and structured my days with clear start and stop times.

2. Invest in an Online Booking System I upgraded to an automated booking system that handled:-Appointments- Reminders-CancellationsThis saved HOURS of back-and-forth and gave clients control, while I focused on my baby—or myself.

3. Build a Team You Can Trust I started delegating more, letting go of “doing it all.”Whether it was hiring an assistant, training my staff to take on more, or bringing in a cleaner—I learned that my time is valuable. And rest is productive, too.

4. Social Media: Batch + Schedule Instead of stressing about daily content, I set one day every week or two to:→ Batch create reels, posts & captions→ Schedule them using apps like Later or PlanolyThis helped me stay consistent online, even on the craziest days.

5. Set Realistic Goals (Not Pinterest Goals) I gave up perfection and focused on progress.Some weeks were smooth. Others? Total chaos. But I always asked: What’s the ONE thing I can do today to move forward?

6. Make Time for YOU When I stopped seeing self-care as a “luxury,” everything shifted.Even a walk, a quiet coffee, a solo facial, these moments helped me refill my cup so I could pour into others.

Motherhood didn’t pause my passion, it reshaped it. It gave me new eyes, deeper strength, and an even stronger “why.” To all the women navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship: You’re not alone. You’re doing better than you think. And yes, you CAN do both. You’re strong. You’re smart. It’s not always balanced, but it’s always worth it. Keep going, your babies are watching you chase your dreams, and that’s powerful.

I had to remind myself daily: every win is still a win, no matter how small. Finishing a client before nap time, replying to one email, or posting one piece of content… it all adds up.

I’ve come to accept that my goals might take longer now, and that’s okay. I’m still moving forward, just at a pace that aligns with this beautiful, busy season of life. Slower doesn’t mean I’ve stopped. It just means I’m building something sustainable, with more purpose than ever.

Jessica

xo