Mompreneurship: How can I find the balance between being a mom and an entrepreneur?

How can I find the balance between being a mom and an entrepreneur?

I ask myself this question on a regular basis, and I could not find the answer! Between running Blessed Body Brand, Prosperity Legacy, LLC, PHP, and another opportunity that is just getting started, I was running out of ideas to keep my child and my ventures in balance! It was getting way out of hand! My son had barely any structure, he was going non-stop because I was going non-stop. In April, when i got my "new" car, I drove over 2,000 miles in less than 3 weeks. he was with me for just about every mile. By the time we got back home, we were both exhausted, but it wasn't until I connected with Soribel Martinez that I realized how much my efforts to build my business were interfering with my efforts as mom!!

I wasn't neglecting my son by any means. He was fed, bathed, hugged & kissed, and told many a bedtime story, but I wasn't talking to him as a person! During my first session with Soribel, she helped me to discover my actual parenting style and how I could become a more active parent. In our next session, we discussed some strategies to implement to begin the process of balancing my businesses with my most important relationship! I'll share a few with you.

1. Set a schedule and be CONSISTENT!
2. For every hour of work, spend at least 15 minutes interacting with him.
3. Create a vision board to help explain why mommy is working and give him his own job to do while I work.
4. Take better care of myself: relax in a hot tub, paint my nails, talk on the phone, read a book, etc. A cared for mommy is a caring/capable mommy.
5. Set clearly defined expectations, consequences, and rewards.

I immediately set to work putting these things into place, and although I am still working on being consistent, I can see such a marked improvement in my son's behavior! He loves doing his Morning 4, and he loves talking about our goals! His goals include a Thomas Train table, a big birthday party, and a trip to the GA Aquarium! I had no idea that he had so much input until I actually took the time to sit down with him and talk. Having a conversation with a three-year old is not always fun and giggles. He is such a well rounded individual that I can't help but to be amazed at the way he speaks and what he wants from life at such a young age!

Don't make the mistake of assuming that just because your child is young that they don't have an opinion and they just go with the flow. You will likely find that when you start to include them in the process, they are very receptive to helping and are full of ideas!! I am so excited to spend more time with Sori!! The next class is going to be June 6th, 2015. Sign up for Active Parenting Training for MOMS and learn how you can become a more active and balanced mompreneur!! I am so glad that I did!!!

~Shanta

Let's take Blessed Body Brand to the NEXT level!!

The campaign is still LIVE, and you can still contribute! Please help me fund my dreams and become a full-time entrepreneur!

BLESSED BODY BRAND IS OFFICIALLY ON ETSY!!!

Blessed Body Brand is officially a member of the Etsy community! You can now find your favorite soaps, body butters, and everything else on Etsy!! I decided to take the plunge into Etsy after several months of using the Soap Guild Website. While I have enjoyed my Soap Guild store, the shipping plug in has been very unhelpful! Being forced to ship with UPS was a huge drawback since it is much more expensive than shipping via USPS, and you guys spoke so I listened!!!

 Now when you place your order, you are charged $5.95 for shipping + $0.50 per item that you add to the order. This way you can place your order and pay for shipping altogether. No more separate invoices for shipping charges! I hope that these changes are what you all were looking for and as a thank you for your patience as I worked through these shipping issues, please use code WELCOME for 10% off of $20 or more! I can't wait to write this new chapter with you all!

~Shanta

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Available now! Only $25.

Exactly one week from today, people across America will be celebrating Mother's Day! For most people, this means a card, some candy, and a basket with a teddy bear in it. While this is a perfectly fine option, each of our mothers is unique. Sometimes you should think outside the basket for mom!

I am blessed to have an amazing mother who not only loves me, but is willing to help me push forward with all of my goals and dreams! Without her, I highly doubt that this business would be where it is today! From babysitting to product testing to brainstorming to letting me brood in the lab, she has been a great silent partner over the last 3+ years!

That alone makes me want to give her a unique, thoughtful gift. Whether you are buying a gift for your own mother or for a mother figure in your life, you should consider how much we give as mothers and try to capture a little bit of that love for your mother or mother figure. Feel free to give it back not just on mother's day but EVERY DAY! Moms deserve it!

This year we are celebrating Mother's Day with a special treat: Lavender Love Boxes. These boxes feature 3 handcrafted goodies for mom to pamper herself for weeks to come! It includes one Lavender & Bentonite soap, one Lavender Bath Salt (6 oz), and one Lavender Love Body Butter (5 oz). You can place your order online between now and May 6th for delivery by Mother's Day. This price includes shipping to one address!! Also anything else that you order with your basket will be shipped with no additional shipping charges! Give mom the gift of handmade, and never forget to show her that you love her!

~Shanta

Restaurant Review: Healthy Lifestyle Cuisine

Restaurant Review: Healthy Lifestyle Cuisine

First of all WOW!!!! This place is phenomenal! I went down to Ft. Lauderdale this week to meet with CEO Patrick Bet-David, and one of my business associates has family in the area. They own and operate a health conscious restaurant called Healthy Lifestyle Cuisine. I've been making great strides to eat a healthier diet. Having the information is useless without application! So, I made the decision to eat more fruits and veggies while on the road. I started off doing GREAT! I stopped at Publix and bought fruit and salad instead of eating Burger King (I didn't drive most of the trip, so I got to eat LOL), so I was very pleased when we started talking about visiting my associate's family business!

Her mother and sister are running the show down in Miami Gardens, and if you are in the area, IT IS WORTH THE VISIT!!!! I ordered a Sundried Tomato grilled Tilapia wrap. I had not looked at a menu since my phone was dead, so I didn't know what I ordered LOL I was beyond pleasantly surprised! That wrap was EVERYTHING I ever hoped for!! It was a Sundried Tomato wrap with sauteed peppers and onions with Italian dressing and they were not shy with the fillings!! It also came with a boiled egg and a pickle for $10. Everything was seasoned to perfection, and it was big enough to feed me AND my 3 year old!!! I wish I could have taken pictures, but my phone was dead :(

Later on, I tried a chicken sandwich wrap... EPIC & DELICIOUS!!!!! It was very light and filling! My mom had the fried Tilapia with steamed broccoli and corn, and we all talked about that food from the time we left until now as I write this blog!!!! If you're in the area, you really need to visit Healthy Lifestyle Cuisine!!

~Shanta

Healthy Lifestyle Cuisine
1806 NW 183 St.
Miami Gardens, FL 33056