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Newly minted CMO @linhho has been through numerous acquisitions in her career. However, it’s the skills that she acquired while becoming a working mom that have helped prepare her for this new chapter. “It is all hands on deck every day in a start-up,” she says. Linh cites “directness” as a skill she learned from having kids–and from her kids–which she finds to be equally useful on a start-up timeline and budget. “They’ll tell it like it is, there’s no sugar coating, no filter,” she says. “At the same time, as a mom you have to be direct and assertive with your children when it comes to their safety or establishing a routine. In the start-up world it’s like that too.” It’s also the source of a New York Times best-selling book, @radicalcandorofficial and podcast. Linh says this kind of unfiltered exchange leads to mutual growth. For example, she recently spent time with her data science team which is “full of ideas” and has a “ton of energy.” “They’re doing super cool things, so I’m learning from them as well–and equally as a mom, I’m learning from my kids. They’re so raw and I find start-up environments are raw too.” “In a start-up you’re on the clock,” says Linh. “And the investors are watching.” This isn’t so different from Linh’s daily routine. Most days, she’s responsible for getting the kids up and out the door in the mornings, even if it’s after a 5 a.m. conference call or two. Her husband picks up the kids and makes dinner, and then does a handoff back to Linh for bath and bedtime–except when one of them is traveling. “Evenings are packed and by 9 p.m. I’m exhausted,” she says, noting that some nights she has to turn her laptop back on if there’s a deadline. She typically gets 4-6 hours sleep. Her weekend mornings are her “yoga time” or kickboxing. “It’s my hour or hour and a half on both days, and I don’t give that up very easily,” she says. “My husband can attest to that.” Linh supports the female entrepreneur community, both as a founder herself, and a mentor to other women through platforms such as the @femalefoundersalliance, started in Seattle by @lesliefeinzaig. #workingmom #workingmama #mompreneur #womenhelpingwomen #femalefounders I’ve been waiting 6 months for this moment! #gamechanger Him: #mamasboy #teething #reflux #sleeptraining #nightweaning Me: #sleepdeprived #workingmom This holiday wishlist is inspired by five women who overcame the highs and lows of “mompreneurship” all the way to the shelves of NORDSTROM (and beyond). From 80s designer Eileen Fisher to millennial mogul Kristin Cavallari, they span decades of building brands while raising children. #giftideas #mompreneur #workingmom #linkinbio #womenhelpingwomen #motherhood ‘Twas the night before work, when all through the house, all the creatures were stirring — even a mouse! The laundry wasn’t hung because I opted for self-care, in hopes that the weekend soon would be here The children were nestled all snug in our bed, while visions of Paw Patrol danced in their heads And mama with my breast pump, hoping to fill a bottle to its cap, wishing I could settle down for a long winter’s nap… While I haven’t slept a full night since May, the gift ideas at BestfortheMoment.com(#linkinbio) are some of my saving graces–whether it’s a hot cup of lactation tea that actually tastes good, or a 1-minute shower facial before bed. #giftguide #workingmom #mompreneur #womenownedbusiness #womenhelpingwomen #ittakesavillage #selfcare Military wives are warriors in their own right, and @amy.upchurch takes this to a whole new level. When she was 21 weeks pregnant, Amy’s doctor told her that she and her baby had 24 hours to live. Amy had contracted a blood infection from a “picc” line while being hospitalized for hyperemesis gravidarum (HG)–extreme nausea, vomiting and other symptoms that can lead to severe dehydration and weight loss. Fortunately, within 24 hours she had made a “complete turnaround” along with little John Hamilton who was later born premature, but healthy nonetheless. Amy’s pregnancy was a miracle in itself. “I had always been told I was not going to be able to have kids growing up,” says Amy. “It was a big surprise when I found out I was pregnant” just three weeks after marrying her Marine Corps husband and settling into Virginia. Three “HG” ridden pregnancies later, when Amy found out she was pregnant with her fourth child, she threw up her hands. “Out of desperation, I really started researching and working with doctors and midwives, and came up with this protocol to combat this HG that was going to come and hit me like a train,” says Amy. “I ended up having an amazing fourth pregnancy with all this information that I had gathered, and implemented in my body,” says Amy. “No more emergency room visits or ambulance rides.” She delivered a 9-pound baby boy full term. Soon after, Amy developed @pinkstork to “help other women who struggle during their pregnancies” beginning with a line of morning sickness products. “It was really cool that it was starting to help other people–close friends and people in the military community,” says Amy. Word of mouth gave Pink Stork a boost as it expanded into prenatal vitamins, nursing supplements and fertility products. (Their lactation tea smells and tastes delicious as I unwind after putting the kids to bed — a welcome alternative to suffering through other “mother’s” tea on the market.) Read her full story at BestfortheMoment.com #mompreneur #workingmom #womenhelpingwomen #hyperemesisgravidarum #linkinbio #morningsickness #lactation #fertility After hearing about meal planning from Mama Makers & Shakers like @fromsahmtocho @carlylane_sf @raiseology and @thevfitstudio I finally got on board! Whatever it takes to get my picky three-nager to try new things and reduce the stress of dinner roulette!

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Mama Maker: Leah from LCeeeDesigns

Mama Maker: Leah from LCeeeDesigns

Leah is a lawyer by day and a mom of three boys who embraces life’s chaos with the same resolve that her Midwestern home is known for. So much so, that a particularly messy plane ride with her first-born led to creating LCeeeDesigns and its first product, The Flipping Holder. It all started when Leah… Continue reading Mama Maker: Leah from LCeeeDesigns

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My toddler’s biggest priorities are pretty simple: cars, cars and more cars. “Red” and “white” are frequently called out if either car has been misplaced. Trains will also do, especially train tables! We’ve scoured the Sacramento area for train tables, hitting up every Thomas the Train treasure trove, from our local library to the famed… Continue reading American Made Toys that Go Vroom (and Choo Choo)

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Hide and seek just became all the rage in our house. So it seemed like the perfect time to try out this adorable chevron teepee made in the USA by Zeldabelle. I originally purchased one for our new playroom earlier this year and have been waiting for the right age to make its debut. Although… Continue reading American Made Teepee

Mama Maker: Kristen from Color Cloud Mill

Mama Maker: Kristen from Color Cloud Mill

Up the north coast of California in a breezy seaside village lives an unflappable mompreneur who’s just as sweet and authentic as the namesake of her American made organic cotton clothing line, Color Cloud Mill. Kristen makes thoughtful choices for her brand, whether it’s the name inspired by the nickname her son gives to sunrises… Continue reading Mama Maker: Kristen from Color Cloud Mill

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