MMIA Magazine - Million Moms In Action Magazine October/November 2014 | Page 19

exclusive interview THE SOUL EMPOWERER MMIA What’s the one thing you wish you knew when you started out? OPHELIA Honestly, I can’t think of one thing to say I wish I knew prior to my starting out, because every business comes with their own trials, whether or not you’re the boss. So, due to my love and passion for what I am doing and still aspiring to do on a broader scale, I embrace all things because it’s the only way for me to learn. “Being an entrepreneur comes with its own rewards, and if there’s something out there that any mother has ever dreamt of doing but placed it on hold for the sake of her family, if she is passionate about it, it won’t die, rather it intensifies.” Ophelia Uke CEO of Soul Empowerer Enterprise, Montgomery, NY Ophelia Uke is a talented writer who had to overcome many obstacles on her journey of success. Her West Indian background was one of a strict upbringing, wherein God and education was at the forefront. As a wife and mother, she felt whole, but as a woman Ophelia was incomplete, seeking indication as to her purpose. Writing was always an eye-opening outlet for expressing her feelings. Not only was it a coping mechanism, but also it was something she grew extremely passionate about. October/November 2014 MMIA How do you balance the roles of entrepreneur and mom? OPHELIA Balancing the role of entrepreneur and mom isn’t an easy thing to do, but because I love being both I embrace them with my whole heart. Being a fulltime mom is tiresome and draining, yet EXTREMELY rewarding because I see the impact I have on my children’s’ lives. The craziest thing is; those are the very same feelings I f