Episode 24 – Tasha Harris – From Corporate Banker to Candle Maker: Balancing Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

Episode Summary

Tasha Harris, a former corporate banker, shares her journey of stepping away from her high-stress career and embracing her daughter’s entrepreneurial spirit. Together, they started Kobe Co., a candle-making business. Tasha discusses the challenges of working with her daughter and finding a balance between being a parent and a business partner. She emphasizes the importance of self-care and taking time to relax. Tasha also highlights the growth of Kobe Co. and their focus on expanding their national reach through e-commerce. Overall, the conversation explores the joys and challenges of motherhood and entrepreneurship.

Key Takeaways

• Stepping away from a high-stress career to embrace your child’s entrepreneurial spirit can lead to new opportunities and personal growth.
• Finding a balance between being a parent and a business partner is crucial when working with family.
• Self-care is essential for managing the challenges of motherhood and entrepreneurship. It’s important to find what brings you joy and relaxation.
• Expanding a business’s reach through e-commerce can be a strategic way to grow and scale.
• Embracing different phases of life and finding joy in each stage is key to personal fulfillment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Mommasota Podcast

01:09 Guest Introduction: Tasha Harris

03:05 Tasha’s Journey from Corporate Banking to Motherhood

06:21 Experiencing Burnout and Stepping Away from Corporate

09:34 Finding Balance and Coping with the Pandemic

12:21 Highlighting Mental Health and Therapy

14:13 Challenges of Transitioning to Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

21:44 Expanding Reach through E-commerce

32:24 Navigating Working Together as Family

40:02 Advice for Families Going into Business Together

44:39 Embracing Different Phases of Life

45:35 Conclusion and Closing Remarks