Mother Founder 68 Women on the Trials and Triumphs of Starting a Business and Raising a Family

Starting a business can be daunting, scary, and exciting, all at once; so too can starting a family. But they can coexist-as the incredible roster of women in this book demonstrate,entrepreneurship can be both a sustainable and fulfilling model for working motherhood. Each woman profiled here shares insights from her journey as well as powerful lessons and practical advice, including:
* How to plan for maternity leave
* The benefits of sharing financial informationwith your peers
* Key points to include when drafting a contract
* Creative ways to include your kids in your work
* The value of building support systems, from advisory boards to nanny shares
* Resources for securing grants and fellowships
* Tips for preparing taxes as a freelancer
* How to avoid the "mom guilt" trap
Filled with first-person stories of designers, makers, CEOs, farmers, pastry chefs, artists, lawyers, educators, and more,Mother / Foundercaptures with unprecedented candor the unique challenges and joys of what it means to launch and run a business while being just as fiercely dedicated to raising children.