Five ways to overcome Mommy Guilt as a Mompreneur

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Have you ever been caught up in an important meeting and remembered you are an hour late from picking the kids from school? Working as a mother or starting a company are arguably two of the most difficult and fulfilling experiences every woman may experience. All these experiences are usually coupled with “mommy guilts” which will leave you doubting some of the decisions you are going to take.

You might find yourself overwhelmed with work and other activities that will make you think you’re ignoring your duties as a mother. This feeling will linger for a while but the good news is that there are a few ways to cope with and also reduce it. Today we share with you five ways to overcome the “Mommy guilt” in your journey;

1. Involve your children in your business.
One of the effective ways to overcome mommy guilt is to involve your children in the business to help with some of your tasks. Involving them helps to make them feel like a part of what you are doing. The next time they ask if they can help, give them some of your tasks. This way they don’t feel neglected and you also avoid mommy guilts.

2. Understand that you may definitely miss out on moments.
It’s a basic fact of life that as a working mother you may not be available for every minute of her children’s day. It’s fine to be sad about missing out on the fun and sweet moments. Allowing yourself to lament the things you’re giving up by working will make it easier to appreciate the things you’re gaining. It’s pointless to act as if there aren’t any tradeoffs.

3. Stop adhering to the rules of others.
You have a good understanding of what makes a good mother because of the many mothers in your life. You’ve developed a collection of rules that you obey based on these relationships. It’s quick to feel guilty if you don’t follow these made-up rules.Don’t forget that we are all different and the most important thing is showing up for the kids and yourself as and when necessary. Remember that nobody won the award for “Best mother” yet.

4. Create Reminders
As a mother you have to look after yourself, your children, your house, and your work. It’s normal for mommy guilt to crop in once a while as aresult of this busy schedule. You can set up reminders to help you track all the things that are important to you. Is it the meeting in your child’s school? Set a reminder on the phone. Is it the piano class you promised to sign the kids on to, set a reminder. You definitely won’t miss out on your kids life and important milestones with a reminder in track. If you are reminded and you are not able to attend, that’s ok.

5. Be open to new opportunities and go with the flow
There are a lot of mistakes you are going to make and that is ok. The most important thing is to learn from these mistakes and adjust your behaviour as and when necessary . You feel like a winner when you go with the flow rather than battling facts!

It may take some time and practice to overcome mommy guilt and find a routine that works for you. Take a break from the machine, turn off your phone’s alerts/notifications, and savour each moment of the journey.

Do you have any suggestions or contributions on this topic? Do share with us in our comment section.

Working From Home: Dedicated Workspace Tips

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A dedicated workspace for your business as a mompreneur is very essential if you want to make the most of your working hours and be more productive. It helps you to focus , puts you into the working mode mentally, makes it easier to achieve some level of balance working from home and reduces distractions.

Check out these helpful tips for creating a dedicated space for work at home:

Identify the perfect location

When choosing a space to work from at home you need to consider a space with good lighting ,allows a little bit of privacy and does not interfere with the activities of others in the home. Usually the bedroom, the little corner in your living room or a spare room at home will work best for your work from home workspace.

Keep your workspace organized

A clean workspace increases productivity and makes it easier finding your way around your tools ,resources for work and can help make you more comfortable at work. Decluttering and keeping an organized workspace can lead to greater productivity.

Create a welcoming environment

Working from home enables you to create a workspace of your choice and one that will help you thrive and be productive. You can incorporate some plants/ greenery, paintings and pictures that can spur your creativity , innovation and brainstorming sessions.

Consider comfortable furniture


Invest in a good chair and a table. This helps to prevent back aches especially if you are sitting for long periods. You can also use pillows to create a more comfortable sitting space if you do not have a comfortable chair.

Working from home can sometimes be difficult because you need to make a conscious effort to separate your home life from your work-life . A dedicated workspace helps to turn the workmode off because you know once you leave the room you are no longer at work. Putting things away at the end of the day also helps you to disconnect from the work mode in order for you to attend to other important things at home.
In all having a workspace as a work from home mompreneur will help you to focus, increase your productivity and take your business serious.

My Journey in the Mothercare Business-Mavis Ayorkor Glagah

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My name is Mavis and the brain behind Twinnies Mothercare. I am chartered accountant by profession who works as a Finance and Administrative Manager with Continent Tours Ltd in Osu, Accra. I hold an MBA in Finance and BSc in Accounting. I am a noble wife and a mother of three (3) wonderful kids

I officially started Twinnies Mothercare Shop on the stretch of sunkwa street, adjacent Tasty Jerk Restaurant in Osu, a year ago. Let me take you on the journey to how it all began. After I had my first boy it was difficult to get good toys on a budget.

A good friend directed me to Lapaz and upon reaching there I got lovely play materials and ended up bargaining for clothes too. I however sold some of the clothes to a friend who was impressed by the quality and how affordable they were. He therefore requested for more. There, I saw the need to add a commission before selling them, hence turning it into a business.


I identified my target audience and how to penetrate the market, upon making my business analysis, however I decided to sell to a few friends and family with kids to see how the business would go. I managed to save 1000 dollars and asked a friend in America to help me with my first consignment. Upon the arrival of my second consignment, I registered the business, rented a space and arranged the items to look appealing and pleasant.

Since I have a full time job, I employed a salesperson, who to resigned two months later with the excuse that sales was not booming as expected. I had to close the shop till I got a new sales person. Unfortunately, my landlady didn’t renew my rent after the first year ended. I decided to pack everything and manage the business from home. I was frustrated about the progress of the business and confused as to what to do. My money was in debt to customers who were yet to pay for items purchased. With no salesperson and no knowledge of how to operate online, I was lot. But I knew I had to start from somewhere.

Through some suggestions from friends and family, as well as discussions and webinars, I was able to create a contact list. This was my starting point and it helped me through the pandemic. Through covid-19 I learnt a big lesson and discovered potentials, I never knew I had. I ventured into the sale of PPE’s of the pandemic to sustain my business

I always encouraged myself with the word of God and I made it a point not to give up on the business. Rather, I was encouraged by my competitors to dream big and with my faith in God I knew He will see me through.
I love to be surrounded by positive thinkers and people who help me discover my hidden potentials. I also love opportunities which will enable me to discover new things.

At Twinnies Mothercare, we say ” Our Customers are our priority “

To learn more about Mavis’ business follow her page on Instagram at TwinniesMotherCare or call her on 0559660207. Locate them at Nungua around Sango Beach Resort.

I followed my Dreams and Passion – Dorcas A. Yeboah Koranteng

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My name is Dorcas Adwoa Yeboah Koranteng. I am a Milliner, Makeup Artist, Businesswoman, Mother and a Wife. My entrepreneurial journey started on 31st December, 2008 when I finally tended in my resignation as a banker in order to follow my dream and passion of being in the fashion and beauty business/industry because I realized I had no passion and love for the work I was doing; I had searched myself thoroughly and I knew what I wanted to pursue. Thus I got myself trained as a Milliner, Bead Jewellery maker and a Makeup Artist.

After my training, I practiced all three professions alongside each other whiles I also did buying and selling of some beauty products once in a while. Along the line, I decided to drop the beading because I realized my love for the others was more than the beading.



Working from home can be difficult, however, I’ve been able to draw a plan that keeps me in check so as to avoid my business from consuming all my time and also do well to execute my responsibilities as a mother and wife. I do well to make time to bond with my family as much as possible, as it is essential.

Like every entrepreneur I have faced the one major challenge which is the issue of friends and family who believe that the price of a product or service should be different from what they have to pay. Some actually think it should be free for them, because of the ties they have with you but by God’s grace I have been able to overcome it. It hasn’t been easy but I chose to stand firm and be stern on the situation.

What keeps me going as a mum in business is the relentless support I get from my family. However, being truthful to clients and staying time concious are the two major factors that have helped me stay in business.

Always deliver within the specific time frame toy promise to a client and if for some reasons you will be unable to deliver as promised do well to communicate it to the client. Always smile and respect your clients for they are the reason you’re in business.

To learn more about Dorcas’s business, follow her on Instagram. You can contact her on 0245725101 for more enquiries or orders for any of her products or services.

8 Essential Clauses To Look Out For In A Contract

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Here are 8 basic clauses that every business oriented person or individual should look out for when entering into a contract with an entity or a person. Understanding these clauses will lead you to negotiate better contracts that are relevant to your business goals.

  1. Parties – this is the part where you ask yourself, who is the party you are contracting with? In other words, are you entering into the agreement with a legal entity (a company) as opposed to an individual? In addition, you have to check if the person signing the agreement has the authority to do so.
  • Consideration – It is essential for every contract to have a consideration clause. This is where you want to know what you stand to gain from the agreement. Are there any conditions attached to a performance under the contract? And if the contract is for the exchange of goods and services, you want to find out the kind of payment that is accepted.
  • Confidentiality – The confidentiality clause is found mostly in commercial agreements. This is the part of the contract that deals with what information needs to be disclosed. Usually the two sides agree to keep sensitive information among them without divulging it to third parties. In order words, you would like to know whether your most valuable information is being protected.
  • Non–compete and Non-solicitation – In most cases, an agreement will have a non-compete clause and / or non solicitation clause. The non-compete provision is the part that stops a party from competing against the other by using the information gathered from their previous relationship for a period of time.  For instance, if the contract prevents you from working with the other party’s competitors, you have to find out for how long you are not to engage with the other party’s competitors.The non-solicitation clause is the part where you want to know whether the contract prevents you from taking or engaging with employees or customers  of the other side for a period of time.
  • Dispute resolution –  How do you resolve a dispute with the other party in the event of a disagreement?  Do you want to settle disputes through mediation, arbitration or litigation? In negotiating for a contract, be sure to evaluate that the dispute resolution process chosen would best suit your business needs.
  • Termination – This is an important clause commonly found at the end of the contract. This is where you establish what will cause the contract to end. You will want to know at what point in time the agreement will be terminated. In addition, you will want to find out whether you can end the contract if the other party doesn’t fulfill their part or they do something unpredicted. In every venture, things don’t usually go as planned and so in a contract, it is important to have a provision that permits the parties to end the agreement if an unforeseen circumstance occurs.
  • Indemnification – This clause usually transfers risk from one party to another. In negotiating or signing a contract (especially commercial contracts) it is pertinent to recognize who is taking the risk for various actions.
  • Entire Agreement – This provision specifies that the contract is the entire agreement between the parties. This clause usually defines how the contract can be adjusted. This stop a single conversation from changing the foundations of the offer.

These items are to help you be a better negotiator in your next contract. I hope you find this discussion useful to assist you better understand the essential parts of a contract.

Disclaimer : This article does not constitute a legal advice. Please consult a lawyer before taking any legal action including using the discussion in this article.

About the Author

Obiribea Ampofo-Addo is a proud mom of a lovely miracle baby girl. She is originally from Ghana (West Africa) where she was trained and worked as a Lawyer before pursing an LLM in Canada. She currently lives in the United States with her family.
She is a Non- Executive Director of Emerald Community School in Accra, Ghana, where she also volunteers as the school’s Legal Consultant. She is passionate about the promotion and protection of the rights of women, children and persons living with disabilities. She also believes in the equality of all persons, and her dream is to see a world where the fundamental freedoms and rights of all persons are truly respected.
She runs a platform on instagram and Facebook called The Sisterhood of Women (@thesisterhoodofwomen) dedicated to celebrating, empowering and inspiring women from all walks of live. In her  spare time, she enjoys reading, cooking, writing and volunteering with organizations that promote the human rights agenda.

Meet Opie, the creative mind behind OMT’s Digest

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The loss of my triplets in February 2014 got me re-evaluating my perspective on life. Although we never met (Jesse, Jayden and Jordan), the experience with the boys is the reason I am where I am. I have become more compassionate and more considerate of the feelings of others. I have come to the realisation that there is more to life and that was the start of my risk taking journey. My friends would testify that I was a quiet and risk averse person.

We chanced on the Instagram account of  OMT’s Digest when Opie shared a bit about herself on her business page Samaw Kidz. From there we realized we had a lot in common when it came to the purpose and vision of our blogs. Especially in this era where collbaoration is the way to go we didnt find any better time to start working on something for mothers in business than this time. Remember the saying that, When women come together great things happen!

Enjoy our short interview with Opie as she shares with us her passion and what led to the beginning of OMT’s Digest! A blog she runs so professionally.

Brief profile of yourself.
I am referred to as Mawuena by friends who have known me from birth till tertiary and after tertiary my name switched to my first name, Ophelia (not my preferred choice though). This was as a result of my first day of work orientation at the audit firm I used to work with. The white partner found it easier to recall Ophelia than Mawuena and it got stuck with clients and colleagues. Ophelia still sounds weird when I hear my pre-tertiary friends use it.lol
That was just by the way.  I am a blogger who is passionate about empowering and supporting women, helping and guiding working mothers to start side gigs, coaching and mentoring the youth and sharing the story of African entrepreneurs to inspire others and eventually change the African narrative a post at a time through my blog OMT’s Digest. 
I am quiet but can be a talkative when you get to know me and when I am engaged in topics I am passionate about. I have two kids, a 5 and a 3 year old mini bosses.

Now that you have an idea of who I am, whenever you spot me anywhere on and offline, just call me Mawuena or Opie!


What work do you do? Career, side gigs
I quit work because of the flexibility I needed. I currently provide freelance writing and editing services.
I also run a hobby gig called Samaw Kidz, customising kids tees for birthdays, milestones celebrations and for fun too! We also assist with gift packages for your kids based on your budget.
I am a business partner for Da Barberz, a grooming shop located at Kwabenya where we provide haircut, manipedis, massage and make-up services in addition to laundry and sale of barbering equipment.
I also do volunteer youth mentoring and coaching when I have the time and I run an accounting, audit and tax consultancy with my partner.  

Motivation behind OMT’s Digest
The loss of my triplets in February 2014 got me re-evaluating my perspective on life. Although we never met (Jesse, Jayden and Jordan), the experience with the boys is the reason I am where I am. I have become more compassionate and more considerate of the feelings of others. I have come to the realisation that there is more to life and that was the start of my risk taking journey. My friends would testify that I was a quiet and risk averse person.
OMT pronounced O.M.T. and not “omt” initially started with the purpose to share the story of my stillbirth and motivate other mothers or mothers to be that there was still hope. I have shared bits and pieces of the story but I am yet to write out the series of posts to tell the full story.
My experience forced me to assess my life and through engagements with other mothers I was inspired to push women into entrepreneurship no matter how small the gig may be, the important aspect is the push to start! In the process I also discovered I love to listen to and share inspirational stories and experiences of young entrepreneurs and the journey of parenthood.


How do you juggle work with family?
Its crazy! Not an easy one I must admit. There are days you feel all empowered and there are days you practically have to drag yourself to get things done. The support of my husband, mother and siblings have been helpful especially on days when I have to step out and make some rounds. 
At other times they tag along like the way women carry their hand bags everywhere so I always call them my “little handbags”..lol
I will say the only way is to keep going, take it a day at a time and stay focused on your goals too, that way you don’t easily give up when you are stressed. Asking for help or relying on nannies does not make you less of a mother.


Most stressful day in your life as a mompreneurhmmmmmm as for this one I will never forget. I took on a freelance writing gig on an area I had no idea on. Charley I read and researched but still! And the thing too was that I had already accepted the project. I wanted to give it back. I would spend hours drafting just a sentence. The time I had in between dropping my son off and picking both of them from school at the end of the day suddenly felt like a second. I couldn’t sleep and when I eventually made it through, that was the most exciting day of my life! 
Lesson: Next time I will assess the challenges well before I decide to take it on. lol


Your favourite quote
Let me focus on these two  🙂
You should try it out, you will never know what may come out of it!
Once there is life, there is hope!

Hobbies 

I love to watch movies, listen to music, go sightseeing and crafting.

Advice for a young entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship is not an easy journey. It has its ups and downs and without passion and focus you can easily lose hope during the low moments.As for money, its great to have it but when money is the sole focus of your business then I doubt the business will be sustainable.


If you came into this world as an animal, which animal would you be?

It will certainly be a cat! A cat, because they appear gentle and sweet but when you come attacking them they will certainly fight back!

To learn more about what Opie does, get in touch with through her IG page, her  website or through email at omtsdigest@gmail.com.

Now to our collaboration! We are having a Mompreneurship session for Moms in Business. We would love you to fill a form using  this link with topics of interest! We look forward to having conversaitons on Motherhood and entrepreneurship with you.

 Wemompreneurs is an online community for Moms in Business that is set out to inspire, motivate and celebrate mother sin buisness. We are also set out to provide relevant informaiton in relation to business to these women all around the world. We would love to share your Mompreneur story with us, reach us throough wemompreneurs@gmail.com

‘Mompreneurship’…more than a sisterhood

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One thing that binds mompreneurs together is how we easily understand one another and share similar experiences. Who is a mompreneur? She’s simply a superwoman who balances running her own business with motherhood. More mompreneurs are coming up every day and supporting one another is one major way of making the mompreneur journey easier and more fulfilling. Every mompreneur needs a support system of kindred women, and today, especially in a time of social distancing, isolation etc. we share a few ways by which we as mompreneurs can support one another.

  • Be open and ready to learn from others

 

There are many mompreneurs who are ready to share their experiences and give advice, and thankfully social media has made it easier to do so. Sometimes, experience isn’t the best teacher…we can also learn from others so we can handle things better or not make the same mistakes. Just as we learn from others, we should also be willing to share our experiences with fellow mompreneurs, so they are reminded that they are not alone.

 

  • Support groups

Ever heard the song “bind us together with cords that cannot be broken”? Yep, as mompreneurs, we can also stand together by forming support groups that will build the foundation for lifelong friendships and networks that will be there throughout the mompreneur journey. There are a couple of mompreneur support groups (including ours), but hey, if you know a few mompreneurs as well, you could also try forming a small group via WhatsApp etc., where you could have weekly virtual meetings. This could be a place to vent, share ideas and encourage one another.

 

  • Referrals

Word-of-mouth often goes a long way! Do you know a mompreneur who has started a business and has so much to offer? You could also support by telling others about it, so they could patronize their products and services. Not only will this bring them some revenue, but also encourage them to keep going.

 

  • Comment, like, share, participate

Sometimes, the support is in the little things. Have you seen a mompreneur’s post that inspired you or that you learnt from? You could share it with others so they could also be inspired. Or perhaps you saw an encouraging quote you felt other mompreneurs may need to see. You can also tag them to let them know you’re thinking of them. Even if it’s just liking a post or commenting to show that you see them and believe in what they do, that alone could put a smile on a mompreneur’s face and give her the push she needs.

 

We need one another and can only be stronger together! Do you know any mompreneur? Don’t hesitate to encourage her today. Here’s to many more successes together!

Written by : Nana Boatemaa

Winning Against all odds in the Real Estate Industry – Amorina Raad

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Today our Spotlight lands on an amazing Mama in the real estate industry. She started her own Real Estate company amidst all the discouragement when she decided to invest in there. She has been running her own business for the past nine years now.
Enjoy the read as she shares her story with us on how she transitioned from an employee to run her own real estate company.

I am Amorina Raad , mother of an amazing young boy and the Principal CEO of Home Style Realty Ghana. I started my first job with a Real Estate company, with no clue in that industry, I took on the job and decided to learn on the job. As I worked in the industry, I found myself falling in love with it, and started to get curious on the other aspects of real estate. Having worked there for a year, I decided to start my own real estate company and to explore the options.

I started my company with practically nothing. All I had was complimentary cards, a taxi driver and the zeal to succeed.
It wasn’t easy initially, as I was discouraged that real estate agency was not that lucrative.
Being a young lady like myself they didn’t see how I would survive in such an industry mainly dominated by men who were also trying to gain their feet in there . It was devastating to hear my dreams being crushed, I mean, they made valid points but that was not going to deter me. I set out to make a difference against all odds.

I moved from one development to the other trying to gain their trust in order to sell their property.
I had to work twice as hard to gain a potential clients .Overtime I built my portfolio and earned the trust of my clients.

Being a mom has been one of the most challenging things I have ever had to do, especially juggling the time I spend with my son and the business as it feels like I have two babies that need attention.
With the help of God and family, I have been able to schedule my time close early from work or have family take care of him when meetings have to run late or cannot be rescheduled in order to give my son the best.Reach her on +233 24 566 1464.
IG: @home_style_realty
Website: www.home-style-realty.business.site.
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6 things we love about Hamamat Montia as a Mom in Business

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Remaining relevant and consistent as an entrepreneur especially when you have kids can be one daunting task. You need a lot of commitment, focus, creativity and passion to keep you going. Most importantly you need to have a vision to direct you on this journey of entrepreneurship.

We have been following a couple of mothers in business since we started our blog and one of them who we totally love is Hamamat Montia. She is a former Miss Malaika winner and is the  founder of Hamamat African Beauty and the Shea Butter Village.

Once you land on her page on social media and her  business website, you can feel the passion and creativity on her page and this is very admirable.

Here are six things we love about Hamamat  Montia , we thought to share with you and we hope it is helpful and encourages you if you are on the Mompreneur journey

1. Believe in your brand- When you believe in your brand you dedicate a lot of time to it to ensure it grows. You work hard towards it because you have a goal you are aiming to acheive and you know you can build the brand to the level you want to see it.

2. Passion- When you have a passion for your business, you invest in it and find ways to ensure it survives. Being passionate about your business means having a compelling emotion or feeling towards your business. You want to see it blooming at all cost.

3. Creativity and Innovation- There are so many skin care brands on the market however she has been able to carve a niche for herself with her brand. For me it’s a feeling of prestige to be associated with her skincare brand. And I love the way she addresses her audience as Kings and Queens.

4. Product knowledge- Hamamat understands her products very well; their benefits as well as the process used to prepare them. She also lets her audience have a feel of how the product comes into being. This alone brings the user closer to the brand and helps them to appreciate the product in terms of quality and pricing

5. Mixing Business with Fun- She makes her work seem so easy and fun. She owns the surroundings and takes it calm when it comes to the camera.

6. Family person- I can’t say much here but she seems to me as someone who makes time for two lovely daughters and has a lot of bonding time with them.

It’s always a pleasure watching her videos or reading her posts. They feel so personalized and helps me appreciate our culture. Our Ghanaian culture , our African heritage and I am proud to see how she flaunts it to the world
Go Hamamat, Go Ghana, Go Africa!

Photo credit: @iamhamamat page in Instagram