How do you find the right balance
between work and family life?
I touched on this a bit already, but I
have to say that this is a work in
progress. I try to keep my priorities
straight, and remember to see God's
guidance for every single step. There
are times when I definitely feel like I
am balancing too many things, and
then I have to sit down and
reevaluate where my time is going. I
need to be on the computer a lot, so
I have to make sure the children are
not seeing me focused more on what
is going on in MBM world, than on
them.
During the Thanksgiving and
Christmas holidays, our business
pretty much shuts down because we
value family time at MBM. There are
times when I will work on a Saturday
if there is nothing else going on, but
weekends are my time off to be with
family. When you work at home and
there is no real delineation of home
space vs work space, that you make
boundaries for yourself.
What advice would you give to
Moms thinking of starting a
business? The fine print that must
not be overlooked?
I would say that you have to do what
you love. If you don't, your work at
home business will become
burdensome. The road is not always
easy, and it is an uphill path to
success, so to be able to walk that
road, you have to be committed to it
Also, make sure you keep proper
banking records and hire
professionals to help you understand
the small print. Keep legal
documents if you plan to hire
employees, and do not expect
everything to always go smoothly. I
think almost half of my time is taken
up with brainstorming and
troubleshooting. Do not let anyone
drag you into compromising your
faith, or your business ethics - ever.
What's your favourite time of the
year and why?
I absolutely love fall. I love the colors,
the crisp air, and the urge I get to
start making comfort food! I got
married and had all three of my girls
in the fall, and I love those memories.
What's your favourite colour and
why?
I love browns, golds, dark green and
crimson colors. They remind me of
my favorite season and foods!
What's your favourite dessert and
why?
I love rich pound cake, lemon
flavored cupcakes, and pans of
baklava. I really enjoy comfort food!
Thank you for your time!
I appreciate it!
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