Meet Jessica, the Marine-Scientist-Turned-Mompreneur Who’s Crushing It
Okay, I had the absolute best time chatting with Jessica Hamlin on the latest Mom Owned and Operated podcast episode! This woman is seriously all about balancing mom life with owning a business, and her story is one I know so many of you will relate to.
We talked about how she went from marine science to launching her own virtual assistant business while becoming a mom. Talk about some serious skills! We dived into all the things: marketing, social media tricks, finding your niche… and of course, the never-ending mompreneur struggle to find time for yourself.
Mom skills = Business superpowers
One thing I loved about Jessica is how she proves being a mom doesn’t mean your career has to tank. All that multitasking, organization, and dealing with the unexpected? Those are total business superpowers! It’s like she took motherhood as a sign to reinvent herself, not slow down.
We even got a little nerdy about email marketing (Active Campaign vs. Mail Poet, anyone?!), and how finding your perfect niche as a business owner isn’t always a straight line. Plus, let’s be real – have you ever heard a more relatable conversation about AI and whether we should be scared of it taking our jobs?
Boundaries & Burnout (we’ve all been there)
But the most important stuff? We talked about boundaries, burnout, and that whole perfectionist trap that’s so easy to fall into. I opened up about how I used to say “yes!” to everything until I hit a wall. Jessica gets it, and hearing how she learned to say “no” for the sake of her sanity felt super empowering!
We wrapped up by talking about finding mompreneur communities – because sometimes you just need people who get it, right? That support system is everything!
Honestly, listening to Jessica left me feeling energized and excited about navigating this whole mompreneur thing. It’s a lot, but hearing someone else owning it makes it feel so much more doable. If you’re looking for a dose of inspiration and some practical tips to boot, this episode is a must-listen!
