Latest on the blog
Stuffed Animal Clinic of Madison
Industry: Home Services,
Madison Mompreneur Member: Nicole Adams
About Stuffed Animal Clinic of Madison:
The Stuffed Animal Clinic of Madison offers a variety of repair services for cherished stuffed animals, dolls and remembering loved ones. Nicole gives each of her patients the best possible care while they’re visiting the clinic. She can perform general repairs, reconstruction, cleanings and much more. Every patient comes home with their own prescription for continued love and care.
August 21, 2024
I D’eclair Southern Kitchen & Confections
Industry: Bakery
Madison Mompreneur Member: Erin Elliott
About I D’eclair: A creative kitchen specializing in small batch, gourmet marshmallows. I D’eclair is often at markets around Northern Alabama with seasonal marshmallow flavors. Please check their facebook page for upcoming market dates.
August 20, 2024
PiperMâché Website Studio
Industry: Technology, Business Services
Madison Mompreneur Member: Juliana Piper
About PiperMache: PiperMâché is a custom website design and SEO studio specializing in Showit website designs. Located in Madison, AL.
Whether you need a website redesign or a new website design, I can help you craft a website that is uniquely yours, user-friendly, and conversion-driven. I’ve put together an easy plan that makes this process as easy as drawing a stick figure.
Your website needs to be alive, and it requires constant updates. Outsourcing Website maintenance service is a smart investment. I also offer blogging strategy services to help you drive traffic, and hourly services for website updates.
SEO optimization service enhances your website’s visibility on search engines like Google. Additionally, I offer website audits to evaluate your website’s performance and provide add-on pages to facilitate ongoing business growth online.
When I am not helping at Madison Mompreneur, I love working with local business and have a few added to my portfolio if you would like to take a peek.
Visit PiperMache at: they are just a click away.
You can read more about PiperMache at our Member Spotlight special blog post series
July 27, 2024
Hello Madison Mompreneurs! We are excited to bring you a special blog post today. We have the pleasure of collaborating with Heather Jones, a certified life coach for mompreneurs, who is launching a new chapter of the Association for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs (AMSE) in Huntsville. The chapter aims to create a supportive community for military spouse entrepreneurs, providing a space for sharing ideas, celebrating successes, and navigating the unique challenges of military life together.
AMSE Huntsville Chapter
The AMSE Huntsville chapter is more than just networking. It’s a place of belonging for military spouse entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey. Members will have access to mentorship, support, networking opportunities, skill development resources, and most importantly, a sense of belonging.
I’m incredibly excited to announce the launch of the Huntsville chapter of the Association for Military Spouse Entrepreneurs (AMSE)! I invite all military spouse entrepreneurs to join the AMSE Huntsville chapter. Let’s rise together!
Heather Jones
Heather is here to share her story, her vision for the AMSE Huntsville chapter, and why this community matters for all military spouse entrepreneurs.
From Career Climber to Stay-at-Home Mom: A Shift in Focus
Many of you reading this might already know the rollercoaster ride of being a military spouse and certainly the one of being a mompreneur. I certainly do. In my early twenties, fresh out of the military myself, I was on a fast track. My career was blossoming, and I was even enrolled in night school for baking and pastry arts – my dream of opening a bakery was taking shape. Then, life took an unexpected turn: my husband decided to reenlist. We discussed it thoroughly, and agreed to embark on this new chapter together. However, this also meant putting my career and business aspirations on hold.
When our first child arrived, the decision to stay at home felt heavy and at the same time comforting. Motherhood brought a joy I never knew existed, a fierce love that filled my days. But amidst the snuggles and bedtimes, a quiet emptiness started to grow. I realized I wasn’t pursuing anything that truly sparked my passion outside of being a wife and mom.
Lost Purpose and the Envy Monster
The truth is, I began to feel like my contributions paled in comparison to my husband’s service. Here he was, making a real difference in the world, while I felt like my role was simply to create a cozy home. Envy started to creep in and I was just not feeling settled where I was in life.
This internal struggle pushed me to explore ways to contribute and find purpose again, all while being present for my growing family. I experimented with various work-from-home options, searching for that perfect fit.
Life Coaching: Filling My Cup and Finding My Niche
It was during this period of exploration that I found life coaching. The process of becoming a life coach itself became a journey of self-discovery, helping me define my coaching style and identify my ideal client: military spouses yearning to achieve a fulfilling work-life balance while raising a family.
Life coaching wasn’t just about a career change; it became a source of personal fulfillment. As I attended to my own passions and goals, it fueled my happiness and empowered me to show up fully for others. It was like filling my own cup first, allowing me to then pour into the lives of others from a place of knowing.
Why Community Matters: You’re Not Alone
Looking around and then back at my own experience, I realize I wasn’t alone in that feeling of being “lost.” Countless military spouses put their dreams on hold, sacrificing their individuality in the process. But what if we could have both – fulfilling careers and a thriving family life – right now, not someday?
That’s the core principle behind the AMSE Huntsville chapter.
Building a Network of Support: Together We Rise
This chapter is about creating a supportive community. Imagine a space where you’re surrounded by women who “get it” – the unique challenges and triumphs of being a military spouse entrepreneur. A space to share ideas, find encouragement, celebrate successes, and navigate the ever-changing military life together.
More Than Just Networking: Where You Belong
Maybe you’re a seasoned entrepreneur ready to take your business to the next level. Perhaps you’re just starting out, filled with dreams AND questions. The AMSE Huntsville chapter welcomes military spouse entrepreneurs at at any stage of your journey.
By joining our community, you’ll gain access to:
- Mentorship and Support: Connect with experienced military spouse entrepreneurs and learn from their expertise. Find a network of women on a similar path who can offer encouragement and celebrate your victories.
- Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional circle, collaborate with other military spouse entrepreneurs, and find potential referral partners.
- Skill Development: Participate in workshops and access resources designed to help you grow your business.
- A Sense of Belonging: Find a network of women who understand the unique challenges you face and celebrate your victories.
Madison Mompreneurs is proud to support this endeavor and we encourage all our military spouse entrepreneurs to consider joining the AMSE Huntsville chapter. It’s communities like these that empower us all to achieve more, together. To join, visit AMSE Huntsville chapter.
Grab your AMSE membership today!
We are so glad to have Heather as part of Madison Mompreneur community, and we are so proud of her. Learn more about what other Madison Mompreneurs are up to at our Member Highlight Blog Series.
May 27, 2024
Madison Mompreneur’s Calendar: A Tool to Align Your Summer with Madison City Schools’ Schedule
Introducing our Madison City Schools’ based Summer Calendar. This tool has been crafted to coincide with the Madison City Schools’ schedule, aiming to assist all you dedicated moms in organizing your summer more efficiently.
I have been using this Summer calendar for the past 3 years, and I love having everything in one page. My kids will refer to it all Summer long to know what camps or play-dates are coming up next. I start using it in March, around Spring Break time which is when most summer camps open their registrations. You can check a list of Northern Alabama Summer camps at Rocket City Moms, they always have updated information.
With multiple kids’ schedule to coordinate, this calendar makes my life so much easier. Whether it’s coordinating business conferences or scheduling playdates, our Madison City Schools’ based Summer Calendar can help you stay ahead. This user-friendly tool provides a visual layout of the summer months, enabling you to handle your time and tasks effectively.
Harness the Madison City Schools’ Based Summer Calendar for Better Productivity
Our Summer Calendar can be utilized in countless ways. I like to use it to visualize all the Summer trips that are coming up, it makes it easier to balance camps, trips and lazy times at home. Even when we are staying around Madison, we still like to take easy day trips to get out of the house for a bit.
Mark critical school dates, lay out your work agenda, or even slot in some well-deserved ‘me time’. By visualizing your schedule in one page it will be easier to coordinate multiple people and projects at once.
Stay Coordinated and Balanced with the Madison City Schools’ Based Summer Calendar
Our Summer Calendar isn’t solely about organization; it’s about balance. It serves as a reminder that while work is crucial, so is family time and self-care.
We only get a few Summers with our kids, and making time for creating memories with them, is so important to us moms. Let’s not forget about ourselves. I don’t know about you, but Summer time is so much about my kids and family that I am not always intentional about making time to see my friends or for self-care. So go ahead and book that well deserved massage for one day this Summer, do it right now, and you are more likely to commit to it. You will thank me later.
Use the calendar to deliberately plan relaxation time, guaranteeing you’re not neglecting self-care amid your business hustle.
A Resource for Every Mompreneur
Always remember, a well-organized summer results in a productive summer. Our Calendar is more than just a tool; it’s a strategy designed to help you excel in your business and personal life. While Madison Mompreneur does not host any coworking event during the Summer, we hope you utilize this Calendar to make this summer a triumphant one. We’re here to back you on this journey!
Make sure to tag on social media if this calendar is helpful to plan your summer, and you can always check our calendar for our upcoming Fall coworking session and events.
March 16, 2024
