6 Steps To Becoming A Successful Mompreneur
Ever feel like your head is buzzing with ideas, plans, and dreams, but day after day, you’re still stuck in the same spot, hesitant to take that leap? You dream of making significant moves, but find yourself frozen by indecision or overwhelmed by what lies ahead. If this resonates with you, know that you’re not alone.
I’ve been there too. But how did I manage to overcome this, you ask? It was through six profound realizations (my true ‘why’, the hunger and drive) where I found the strength to move forward. These insights came as I reflected on my children’s future and my parents’ past, giving me the courage to leap out of my comfort zone.
In this blog, I’ll share these transformative realizations in the form of questions that sparked my journey. My hope is that they’ll inspire you to unlock your own potential and achieve the success you’ve been dreaming of. Are you ready to step into the power and purpose of the unstoppable woman you were meant to be? Let’s start this incredible journey together.
The 6 questions mompreneurs need to ask themselves
Questions are the keys to unlocking new perspectives. Ask the right ones, and they challenge you to reflect, reassess, and ultimately, reshape your life. In doing so, you can shift from a reactive to a proactive approach, becoming the architect of your own destiny.
As a mompreneur, this proactive approach is crucial if you want to lead a life that aligns with your deepest values and aspirations. So, let’s take a look at the questions that will help you identify your goals, understand your motivations, confront your fears, and embrace your potential.
1. Why is the change worth it?
Imagine this: You’re thriving in a career you love, surrounded by mentors who inspire you to grow every day. You feel fulfilled, your career has a clear path, and you get to network with amazing people. Plus, you have a salary that ensures financial security and a comfortable lifestyle.
Sounds perfect, right? That was the life my husband, Adam, and I were living in 2020 before having kids. Corporate life treated us well financially, yet we had no savings for unforeseen events. We could afford to rent a beautiful place we manifested with ocean views and had no debt, but we lacked a Plan B for unexpected situations or have enough savings to travel the World and experience different cultures with the girls.
In 2021, we welcomed our first daughter, and her early years brought random illnesses that led to frequent hospital visits. The stress was mounting for all of us. Adam’s high-paying job offered little flexibility, leaving him juggling client meetings, hospital visits, and household chores. I saw him sacrificing his mental well-being to fulfill his roles as a father, husband, and employee. I needed him more than we needed his salary.
While I was three months pregnant with our second daughter and still dealing with frequent hospital visits, we made a bold decision. My husband would leave his job to pursue a purpose-driven business where we could work flexibly around our family and household commitments, without feeling the guilt. We would fund this venture with my salary and our savings. This decision came after deep introspection and a profound realization.
We knew something had to change. So, we asked ourselves, “Why is this change worth it?” The answer was clear and compelling – continuing as we were would mean losing ourselves and sacrificing our family bond. It was time to redefine our priorities and reshape our lives. And that’s exactly what we did.
This is the first question you need to ask yourself if you’re considering the mompreneur journey. What’s your story and why is the change worth it for you?
2. Will this change help me live life authentically?
As moms, we often feel that our present circumstances must dictate the trajectory of our future. We constantly strive for balance, but it’s hard to achieve when juggling the demands of home and work. We yearn for a break, but the thought of taking time off seems impossible when there’s always so much to get done. Does this sound familiar?
Let’s pause for a moment. Life isn’t meant to be lived on autopilot, with every step dictated by uncontrollable circumstances. You deserve to escape this state of reactivity and live authentically, making proactive choices that align with your dreams and values. If you don’t take control of your life, someone else will.
To shift from reactive to proactive, you need to take a leap of faith. It’s about embracing change, even when that change is uncomfortable. So, ask yourself: “Is this change a step towards authentic living?” If the answer is yes, then it’s a risk worth taking.
Every journey begins with a single step. Are you ready to take yours?
3. Why is financial freedom important to me?
As the mother of two beautiful girls, I often found myself dreaming of a lifestyle that my corporate job couldn’t provide. I yearned to show them the world, to be there for them in every way possible, and to demonstrate what true freedom looks like.
Financial freedom was a significant part of this vision. Depending on a single source of income, without any savings, was daunting. Living paycheck to paycheck, I realized that what I thought was financial security was actually a restraint to true financial empowerment. If this resonates with you, then you’ll find the following question incredibly helpful on your most challenging days. Ask yourself:
“Why is financial freedom important to me? What steps can I take to break free from the ‘financial stability’ constraints?”
Your answers to these questions will fuel your motivation like never before.
For me, financial freedom was a priority because I wanted to set a positive example for my young daughters. I wanted to show them that it’s possible to live free from financial constraints and insecurities. I wanted to teach them that they could go beyond saving for a rainy day and be the ones who make it rain.
Above all, I wanted to demonstrate that creativity is the key to success and that there are endless ways to create multiple streams of income. This is the third question you need to ask yourself on your journey to becoming a mompreneur. It’s the one that will help you move beyond financial stability to true financial empowerment.
4. Why and how do I want to make a difference?
Just between you and me, making a difference has the power to transform not just our lives, but also our mindset.
We draw so much from our surroundings and from our family, friends, workplace, and community. There comes a time when we feel compelled to give back, to contribute to the very elements that have shaped us into who we are today. It’s about being a contributing member of society and giving back in gratitude for all the good things that have come to you.
So, why not channel this desire into a goal? A ‘giving back’ goal that motivates you to take proactive steps. For me, this goal was clear: “Why not establish a business, create job opportunities, and launch a podcast to empower other mompreneurs in similar situations?”
This goal gave me a new perspective. For the first time, I was looking beyond my immediate needs and focusing on the broader impact I could make. Your focus here is the fact that your actions can ripple out, creating waves of positive change. So, ask yourself, “Why and how do I want to make a difference?” Your answer might just be the push you need to start your own journey.
5. How will this change help my family?
Imagine transforming your life to such an extent that you could provide for your family in every possible way. Picture having the financial and personal freedom to do anything for them. This imaginative exercise led me to a powerful realization: a change that benefits my family is a choice worth making, regardless of the circumstances.
To provide some context, I should tell you that Adam, and I both come from humble beginnings, as do our parents. My mother passed away when I was only four years old. This left my father alone in a new country with no relatives and no support system. He went from being a General Manager in his home country to working as a cleaner and factory worker in Australia to provide for his three young children.
Adam’s mom was a rice field worker from the Philippines who had been laboring since she was very young. She also made incredible sacrifices to ensure her family could thrive in a new country. When I met Adam, his dad had just passed away, leaving his mom sad and lonely, I promised him we would take good care of her.
These sacrifices our parents made were not lost on us. So, when it was our turn to decide what we wanted to do, we knew it was to nurture our families. And our definition of nurturing was not just to provide for them but to give them the very best. This is why the fifth question you need to ask yourself on your journey to becoming a successful mompreneur is, “How will this help my family?” The answer to this question will give you the strength you need to take calculated risks, push through hard days, and do what it takes to secure the well-being of those you love the most.
6. What legacy will this change help me create?
Finally, let’s talk about legacy. The changes you make in your life aren’t just about financial gain—they’re about the legacy you leave behind. So, what do you want your legacy to be?
As mothers, we have the profound responsibility to create a legacy that our children can admire and aspire to continue. As partners, we need to shape a life that aligns with our shared dreams instead of waiting for change to happen. As individuals, we owe it to ourselves to leave a lasting imprint, a mark that people can remember us by. This is what being a mompreneur truly means to me —creating a legacy of empowerment, resilience, and success.
An inspiring way to start building your legacy is by looking at your family’s history. Are there traditions or values you want to carry forward? Are there patterns you’d like to let go off? For me, two powerful forces from my mother’s legacy stood out: her courage and resilience. These qualities empowered her to take incredibly brave, calculated risks.
Her courage and resilience drove her through the challenging process of moving our family from El Salvador to Australia. Uprooting our lives to a vastly different country and culture was a huge risk. Tragically, shortly after making this bold move, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and lived the new life she envisioned for us for only nine months. Despite her short time here, she left us a powerful legacy to continue on.
As a mother, a partner, and an entrepreneur, I carry the values of courage and resilience with me daily. They form the foundation of my legacy, connecting me to my mother and paving the way for a future full of possibilities for my children. The emotional strength of this legacy keeps me moving forward, even on the toughest days.
So, I leave you with this final question: How much do you desire this change, and what are you willing to do to make it happen? Remember, your legacy is not just about what you achieve but about the journey you undertake and the lives you touch along the way.
Final Thoughts
Are you beginning to feel the stirrings of an empowered mompreneur within you? Life is too short to waste time waiting for something extraordinary to happen. So, the next time you find yourself at a crossroads, uncertain of how to muster the courage to make a bold move, remember these six questions. They are a compass you can use to stay on the path to empowerment and success.
The power to inspire and transform is already within you – you just need to nurture it and then use it to build your business, craft your legacy, and set an example for your children.
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