Mother / Founder: 68 Women on the Trials and Triumphs of Starting a Business and Raising a Family [Hardcover]

An inspirational and empowering celebration of more than sixty women who are both dedicated mothers and successful entrepreneurs.

Starting a business can be daunting, scary, and exciting, all at once; so too can starting a family. But they can coexist—as the incredible roster of women in this book demonstrate, entrepreneurship can be both a sustainable and fulfilling model for working motherhood. Each woman profiled here shares insights from her journey as well as powerful lessons and practical advice, including:

• How to plan for maternity leave
• The benefits of sharing financial information with your peers
• Key points to include when drafting a contract
• Creative ways to include your kids in your work
• The value of building support systems, from advisory boards to nanny shares
• Resources for securing grants and fellowships
• Tips for preparing taxes as a freelancer
• How to avoid the "mom guilt" trap

Filled with first-person stories of designers, makers, CEOs, farmers, pastry chefs, artists, lawyers, educators, and more, Mother / Founder captures with unprecedented candor the unique challenges and joys of what it means to launch and run a business while being just as fiercely dedicated to raising children. 

Amanda Jane Joneswas the co-creator and founding designer ofKinfolk, and is now a freelance graphic designer, illustrator, and children's book author. She has been featured byArchitectural Digest, The New York Times,andMartha Stewart Living, as well as online publications that include Mother Mag, Cup of Jo, Domino, Wit & Delight, Oh Joy!, VSCO, Gap, and Click Magazine. Her product collaborations include Opinel, Revival Rugs, Solly Baby, and Schoolhouse Electric. She is a recent transplant to the Wasatch Mountains of Utah, after having all of her children (Jane, Miles, and Wes) on the south side of Chl#˜