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20 mogul moms The Self-Publishing maven “As a Breast Cancer Survivor, I have realized that time waits for no one and tomorrow is not promised. Y have to seize the time, step out on ou faith and work your passion.” MMIA: When did you decide to become an entrepreneur? MMIA: How do your children feel about mommy being an entrepreneur? ROBIN: Entrepreneurship started for me, many years ago, within the world of multi-level marketing. The company I was consultant for, had awesome teachings on the subject. As I child, I envisioned myself doing some great things, however, I allowed them to fall by the wayside. Becoming part of the MLM arena, re-awakened my dreams, visions and helped to solidify my positioning to become an entrepreneur. Upon further revelation, much prayer and the feeling of being stifled by my employment at the time, I decided to become a full-time entrepreneur and help others to fulfill their dreams of becoming an author. ROBIN: My son wholeheartedly supports me and wants to follow in my footsteps toward entrepreneurship. MMIA: How long did it take you to go from business idea to actually seeing income? ROBIN: It took approximately 3 years from idea to seeing income. I had to learn about pricing, my worth, and not leading my business from a place of emotion. MMIA: Do you ever regret your decision to become a full-time entrepreneur? ROBIN: There are no regrets, at all. Entrepreneurship was the best and most rewarding decision I have made in my life. A lot of work goes into maintaining a business, but the work also rewards me in the areas of time freedom and flexibility. I love that my business can be worked in any part of the world; all I need is my laptop and a phone. MMIA: How do you balance the roles of mommy and entrepreneur? ROBIN: The bulk of my work is done when everyone is out of the house during the day, and at night when they’re all asleep. August /September 2014 MMIA: Take us through a typical day in your life. ROBIN: • Morning meditation/prayer • Cup of tea • Look over list for the day • Private coaching calls with clients • Read and edit clients’ books • Phone or Skype conference with clients and/or staff • Prepare dinner MMIA: What’s your advice to curious moms who are on the fence about becoming an entrepreneur? ROBIN: My best advice is... Get off the fence! Go for it and live it out unapologetically. If God has placed the seed in your heart, then it was meant to happen. Get a schedule going to balance it all and just do it. You don’t want to look back over your life and say I should have when you could have done it. As a Breast Cancer Survivor, I have realized that time waits for no one and tomorrow is not promised. You have to seize the time, step out on faith and work your passion. Robin Devonish Scott Instagram: @robindevonishscott Twitter: @ robinedevonish Subscribe at mmiamagazine.com | 21