Latest on the blog
It’s All Gouda Catering
Industry: Food, Catering
Madison Mompreneur Member: Erica De León
About Peachtree Interior Design: Elegant Finger Food Catering, Grazing Boards, Boxes & Tables.
It’s All Gouda is a home-delivery charcuterie board business where De Leon uses the highest-quality ingredients that she can find to create attractive, tasty boards for families and party sizes of all kinds.
You can read more details at AllThingsMadison (photo credit* AllThingsMadison)
August 27, 2024
Peachtree Interior Design
Industry: HomeDecor, Interior Design
Madison Mompreneur Member: Carolyn Kimbro
About Peachtree Interior Design: At Peachtree Interior Design, we believe that every space has the potential to be beautiful and functional, no matter the size or location. With projects spanning across multiple US cities, we take pride in our ability to deliver innovative and stylish solutions. Our team aims to exceed expectations with every project, utilizing creative design techniques to transform spaces into something truly special.
August 26, 2024
Successful Mama, Coaching & Podcast
Industry: Education, Coaching, Podcast
Madison Mompreneur Member: Shannon Carothers
About Successful Mama, Coaching & Podcast: Shannon is a coach and a lover of habits. And washi tape. Also, yes, I know that loving habits is kind of weird. I help moms define what success means to them and utilize small changes to create an intentional life they love. Now I have the privilege of helping moms change their stories using some of the tools and systems I’ve learned since that day in the kitchen floor. I want to not only help you define it, but to figure out how the heck to start moving toward it when life feels so chaotic. I’ve spent the past five years studying habits, personal growth, psychology, leadership, and trying to understand how they all connect to motherhood.
August 26, 2024
Meagan Hubbard LLC, Life and Health Coaching
Industry: Education, Coaching
Madison Mompreneur Member: Meagan Hubbard
About Meagan Hubbard LLC, Life and Health Coaching: Meagan loves serving women who are caregivers and nurturers in their homes or at work and have discovered that their own well-being has fallen down to the bottom of their to-do list. They are ready to say “YES” to taking care of themselves, making powerful decisions where they put themselves first, and setting up their lives so that they can feel excitement and peace in their day to day. They know that they just need a guide and a blueprint on how to get there and stay there. They are ready for a positive change!
August 21, 2024
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
