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

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 leaveThe benefits of sharing financial informationwith your peersKey points to include when drafting a contractCreative ways to include your kids in your workThe value of building support systems, from advisory boards to nanny sharesResources for securing grants and fellowshipsTips for preparing taxes as a freelancerHow to avoid the "mom guilt" trapFilled 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.