Episode 23 – Miranda Olson – Mastering Motherhood and Entrepreneurship: Balancing Life, Business, and Self-Care

Episode Summary

In this episode of Mommasota, host Monica Eickman interviews special guest Miranda Olson, a single mom and small business owner. They discuss the challenges of balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and a corporate job. Miranda shares her experience of being a chaos coordinator and the transferable skills she has gained as a single mom. They also talk about Miranda’s side business in crochet and her decision to slow down and prioritize family time. Miranda emphasizes the importance of asking for help and building a supportive village. She also highlights the value of involving children in household tasks from a young age. Miranda discusses how she incorporates her business into her life as a single mom, including involving her daughters in her crafting projects. She emphasizes the importance of letting children join in on activities and meet them where they are in their journey. Miranda also shares her strategies for self-care, such as creating a calming space on her front porch and romanticizing her life. She talks about the challenges of dating as a single mom and the stigma that comes with it. Miranda highlights the support she receives from her workplace and the importance of building relationships in both personal and professional life. She concludes with advice for single moms to give themselves grace, lean on their village, and not settle for less.

Key Takeaways

• Balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and a corporate job can be challenging, but it is possible with the right mindset and support system.
• Being a single mom requires being a chaos coordinator and being able to adapt to unexpected situations.
• Slowing down and prioritizing family time is important for both the parent and the children.
• Asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength and self-awareness.
• Involving children in household tasks from a young age can teach them responsibility and contribute to a sense of belonging in the family. Incorporate your business into your life as a single mom by involving your children in your projects and letting them join in on activities.
• Create a calming and aesthetic space for self-care, such as a Zen zone on your front porch.
• Romanticize your life by enjoying the things you do and surrounding yourself with beauty.
• Dating as a single mom can come with challenges and stigma, but it’s important to set boundaries and prioritize your own well-being.
• Build relationships in both personal and professional life, as they can provide support and make work more enjoyable.
• Give yourself grace, lean on your village, and don’t settle for less as a single mom.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mommasota and Guest Miranda Olson

03:18 Balancing Motherhood, Entrepreneurship, and a Corporate Job

07:04 Miranda’s Side Business in Crochet

10:47 The Art of Slowing Down and Prioritizing Family Time

19:49 The Power of Asking for Help

24:28 Involving Children in Household Tasks: Teaching Responsibility and Building Belonging

25:55 Incorporating Business and Motherhood

30:02 Creating a Calming Space for Self-Care

32:18 Romanticizing Your Life

36:02 Challenges and Stigma of Dating as a Single Mom

38:19 Building Relationships in Personal and Professional Life

39:43 Advice for Single Moms