A very special shout out to everyone out there who is growing both a business and a family and showing up daily to grind it out. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it. That statement has stuck with me since the day I first heard it.
There is a reason why not everyone can be a small business owner. It’s HARD work. Now add raising a family on top of that, and you have a seemingly impossible task, but we do it to create a future for our family.
As a business owner and mother of two young boys, I know how hard it is for both a present parent and strategic business owner that stays on top of the growth.
Some days it may feel like your wheels are spinning in the mud with endless to-do lists and visions to roll out. With the continuous pressure to be it all, do it all, and change the world, it’s okay to take a moment and pause.
When you’re in work mode, allow yourself to squeeze in some fun work trips, celebrate with your team and reward yourself for your hard work. It is also important to give yourself time to step back, fill your cup and do other “non-work” related things. Give yourself permission to be fully present as a business owner and a parent. Life is short, and tomorrow is never guaranteed.
So cheers to all the caregivers and business owners who are making moves and doing their best. I wish you all endless personal and professional possibilities this year. May 2023 bring you growth and a sense of pride for how far you have come.
Anna Sinclair
Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Total Mom Inc.
Anna Sinclair is a Canadian award-winning entrepreneur, businesswoman and investor. She’s the CEO of an Online Education & Media brand called Total Mom Inc that produces programs, event experiences, products and services that take moms from overwhelmed to supported personally and professionally. Anna produced and launched Canada’s largest holistic festival for moms called The Total Mom Show in partnership with some of North America’s largest brands to support moms navigating life as a mother. The Total Mom Business Community has an annual reach of 24M + in Canada & US and supports ambitious working moms through a community of 20k+ moms across channels and lists, making it known as one of the fastest growing online business communities of mom entrepreneurs.
