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20 mogul
moms
The stress
Manager
“There is no feeling like seeing the fruits of your labor benefiting your
family and building your legacy instead of someone else’s.”
MMIA: When did you decide to become an entrepreneur?
MMIA: How do your children feel about mommy being an entrepreneur?
CHERE: I have always been an Entrepreneur at heart but after my lifechanging divorce I decided to live my dream and start my own business
CHERE: My children are very proud to have a mompreneur. They
actually spread the word to others about my business and the services
I offer. They even participate in my expos and workshops.
MMIA: How long did it take you to go from business idea to actually
seeing income?
CHERE: It took 2 years to see profit. I used my own money in the
beginning to fund my vision and purpose.
MMIA: Do you ever regret your decision to become a full-time
entrepreneur?
CHERE: No. There is no feeling like seeing the fruits of your labor
benefiting your family and building your legacy instead of someone
else’s.
MMIA: How do you balance the roles of mommy and entrepreneur?
CHERE: It is not easy by any means, however, when you are passionate
and serious about something you make time for it. I love my children
and I love my business so I have to have balance. There are no do overs
when it comes to raising your children. I want them excited about my
business so include them in business plans, ideas, and functions. I also
take time off to spend quality time with my children. If I worked for
someone else I would get vacation time and clock out at the end of the
day so the same is true when you run your own business. Have start
and stop days and hours for your business.
MMIA: Take us through a typical day in your life.
CHERE:
• Wake my youngest son up for school and see him off
• Get showered and dressed for the day
• Eat breakfast which helps to get those creative juices flowing
• Check emails and voicemail messages
• Check my schedule/calendar for appointments, calls, etc. and follow
that schedule. Lunch is even scheduled in. Must take care of your mind
and body.
• Mark off tasks as they are completed
• Check my schedule for the next day
• Sit with my son to discuss his day
• Cook dinner and eat.
• Relax with a movie or music until I fall asleep
MMIA: What’s your advice to working moms who are on the fence
about becoming an entrepreneur?
CHERE: Go for it. Entrepreneurship gives you the freedom to be the
mom you want to be. You don’t have to worry about a boss to tell you
when you can be there for your family. You are also leaving behind a
legacy for your kids.
Chere Cofield
Twitter & Instagram: @cherecofieldint
August /September 2014
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