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exclusive
interview

THE

BODACIOUS
MAMA
MMIA Why did you start your biz?
DENISE Once my mother died from
breast cancer in 2006 I finally found
the courage to answer the calling in
my soul to share with other women the
tools to live an unapologetically bodacious life and create the business they
really wanted. I realized that tomorrow
is not promised and that I needed to
get busy living and serving the women
I was being called to serve.

“Once my mother died from
breast cancer in 2006 I finally
found the courage to answer
the calling in my soul to share
with other women the tools
to live an unapologetically
bodacious life.”
Denise Hart
CEO of Momentum Institute for
Women Washington DC
Denise Hart is wildly passionate about helping
people live an Unapologetically Bodacious life
and get laser focused on what’s next in their life
and business. She’s a sought after national speaker, delivering her message with a touch of humor
and a dose of “kick in the pants” honesty.
October/November 2014

MMIA How do your children feel
about mommy being an entrepreneur?
DENISE: My son loves it and it’s inspired him to want to be an entrepreneur as well.

MMIA What part of your biz are you
most passionate about?
DENISE Connecting with women and
helping them change the legacy and
trajectory of their lives.

MMIA What are your unique gifts and
talents and how do you use them in
your biz?
DENISE I am creative, passionate and
focused. Creativity is the foundation
for creating all that we experience
in our lives. I lean into my creativity
whenever I doubt something because I
know that being curious and exploring
the possibilities and making discoveries that lead to decisions will lead me
to more conscious and intentional next
steps. As a result of being passionate I
tend to commit to whatever I decide to
do and I see it through to completion.
Being focused comes in handy because
I have a very busy schedule and life!

MMIA How do you balance the roles
of entrepreneur and mom?
DENISE Over the years I have included my son in my business by giving
him jobs and paying him. Also I create
a schedule that has time for him and
me to connect beyond the business.
Now that he’s older it became even
more important because he said it felt
like I wasn’t his mom anymore

MMIA What are your views on moms
becoming entrepreneurs?
DENISE Becoming an entrepreneur
is not a light undertaking. I think
any mother interested in this journey
should get support to help them create a plan that supports their vision
and honors and respects balancing
the demands of her family. If it’s in
you, go for it!

MMIA What’s the one thing you wish
you knew when you started out?
DENISE That I should have gotten
support much earlier. A mentor or