Shelby County Moms Guide May 2014 | Page 10

Mompreneur of the Month Bridgelle Oden Combines Family, Fun and Fashion “My biggest obstacles were just having confidence in my ideas and being patient and trusting the process. I had to realize that everything was not going to happen overnight.” B ridgelle Oden is Shelby County Moms Guide Mompreneur of the Month. This Project Runway-inspired mom takes her love for fashion virtual and on the road with Frou Frou, an online/home boutique selling ladies’ travelling clothing and accessories. Bridgelle has had a passion for clothing and styling for years. After hearing great advice about making money doing something one is passionate about, Bridgelle set out to find a way to convert her love of fashion into a home business. As a result, this Alabaster-based business mom has been keeping women of the Shelby County area exposed to the latest fashion trends since 2011. Bridgelle admits that she always had a desire to own her own business, because she loves the perks of having a flexible schedule. Frou Frou is still a new company that is growing and moving in the right direction, because Bridgelle was able to overcome her obstacles. She names herself as her biggest obstacle. The fashion lover states, “My biggest obstacles [were] having confidence in my ideas and being patient and trusting the process.” Thanks to the process, we now have Frou Frou to enjoy. Frou Frou focuses on providing women with Shelby County Moms Guide / May 2014 10 clothing and accessories that are affordable in a convenient way. She also prides herself on offering the best customer service ever seen. Bridgelle knows how hard it is to fit shopping in with being a mom and career woman. Frou Frou helps our local moms by making it a little easier. When asked how she juggles motherhood and business, Bridgelle jokes, “I’m not sure if I’m juggling it at all.” Bridgelle does feel that her life has balance. “At the end of the day, I feel fulfilled as a mom, wife, artist and businesswoman.” Her ability to make it all work is why she is this month’s Shelby County Moms Guide Mompreneur of the month. Details Frou Frou [email protected] 205-540-5235 facebook.com/iheartfroufrou