Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship with Erica and Milah of Good Moms, Bad Choices

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During our New Life + Creativity series, we’ve gone from fertility awareness to birth, and now we’re transitioning to talk about balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. Our guests today are Erica and Milah, co-hosts of Good Moms, Bad Choices.

If Oprah and Howard Stern had a baby it would be Good Moms Bad Choices. Erica and Milah are uncensored and outspoken sex and cannabis-positive parents who are redefining what modern motherhood looks like. Good Moms, Bad Choices is a community and audio diary is for those who feel alone in their good and bad choices.

Tune in for a fun, candid conversation that will make you laugh and make you think.

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We Also Talk About…

  • How they juggle entrepreneurship and motherhood.
  • Redefining what it means to be a “good mom.”
  • What self-care looks like for them as busy moms and entrepreneurs.
  • How their creative endeavors influence their parenting styles.
  • Their experiences with dating as mothers.

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Moms in Business

Erica and Milah started Good Moms, Bad Choices soon after meeting to create a safe space for candid conversations on motherhood that weren’t happening anywhere else.

Since launching the podcast in 2018, Good Moms, Bad Choices is now a thriving business and community. Building a business and raising children are challenging endeavors on their own, and doing both simultaneously takes a great deal of focus, flexibility, and grace.

Why Moms Make Great Entrepreneurs

A lot of people think that motherhood and entrepreneurship don’t mix. This is an unfortunate misconception because there are many reasons why moms make great entrepreneurs.

  1. Amazing problem-solving skills: On any given day, a mother is tasked with various situations that require quick-thinking and problem-solving when things don’t go to plan (which often happens with kids). This skill set is incredibly transferrable to business, especially when scenarios that require decisiveness arise.
  2. Being organized: When caring for children, there is a lot to keep track of. Because of this, many mothers are able to develop strong organizational skills that can also help them develop systems to run businesses efficiently.
  3. The ability to move between tasks: Many mothers know how to juggle multiple priorities at once and know how to get things done in limited time frames with limited resources. These skills that come with being a mom translate well into entrepreneurship when you often are responsible for various roles and tasks in the early stages of business.
  4. Management experience: You have experience managing other people: As a mom, you likely manage others on a regular basis — your spouse or partner, your kids, other family members like in-laws or grandparents who help out around the house and with babysitting. That experience can translate well into managing employees at work.

Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

Take Intentional Breaks from Your Business

Entrepreneurship can feel all-consuming, that’s why it’s important to take breaks when you can. This can look like setting boundaries around business hours, and not working on your business outside of those designated times or making time for yourself each day (even if it’s just 5-10 minutes of quiet time for meditation or screen-free time).

Find Friends Who Will Help You Along the Way

Support from others is one of the most valuable assets you can have. If you have friends who are also moms or entrepreneurs (or both!), they're probably in the same boat as you are. Reach out to them for help and support. For Erica and Milah, working together and confiding in one another has helped them immensely while they build their business.

Even if you don’t have a business partner, there are other ways receive support. Whether that’s finding someone who is willing to watch your kids while you make some sales calls, or asking a friend to review your business plan for the next big project. You might even consider making a casual co-op playdate, where you can get some work done while the kids play together. Whatever you decide on, don't be afraid to ask for help from people who understand what you're going through.

Delegate If Possible

Take stock of your current schedule and find out what tasks on your list could be done by someone else. If you're having trouble telling which responsibilities you can outsource and which ones you should keep, there are some simple questions that can help.

  • Is this task or commitment something only I can do?
  • Are my other responsibilities competing with this task for my time?
  • Does this task or commitment bring me or my family joy?
  • Does this task or commitment bring me closer to my goals?

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