An inspirational and empowering celebration of more than sixty women who are both dedicated
mothers and successful entrepreneurs. Starting a business can be daunting scary and
exciting all at once so too can starting a family. But they can coexist—as the incredible
roster of women in this book demonstrate entrepreneurship can be both a sustainable and
fulfilling model for working motherhood. Featured here are the stories of more than sixty
mothers (including big names like author and artist Maira Kalman and Justina Blakeney of the
Jungalow but also farmers lawyers pastry chefs and more) who describe how they pursued
their entrepreneurial dreams overcame obstacles achieved success and found professional
contentment all while providing for their families and parenting their children. The authors
are themselves self-employed moms (Amanda Jane Jones is a freelance graphic designer
illustrator art director and mother of three Jennifer Fernandez is a freelance writer and
editor and mother of two) and include within the book are personal essays in which they open up
about their own struggles and triumphs in balancing motherhood with their creative ambitions.
They also offer readers tools and practical advice for starting a business and tackling the
unique challenges of entrepreneurship and parenthood. It all adds up to a one-of-a-kind
manual-cum-gift book for women looking to start and grow their own businesses.
