WAHM Doesn’t Mean Work At Home Maid

When I tell people I’m a work at home mom, I usually get dismissive looks, the occasional raised eyebrow, and sometimes even a laugh. If I told someone that I was a domestic entreprening engineer…well that might get a little (as Aretha would have said) r-e-s-p-e-c-t. But we “moms” are not “workers” in the public eye. Whether that stems from tradition (a woman’s place is in the home anyhow) or from ignorance (How hard can it POSSIBLY be??), I’m not... Read more »

How One Small Business Trumped Hurricane Katrina With Help from the Local High School

August 2005 had been a great month for me, as I marked 10 years in business. All month long, the mood was festive and upbeat, and I was pleased at how well the business was going and excited about the future. But suddenly, my entire world was turned upside down and inside out when the massive storm struck and did its horrible damage. On the day Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, I was supposed to be filming my 2nd exercise DVD in New Orleans - but the only filming done that day was by the news media, recording... Read more »

Oprah School In South Africa To Grow Women Leaders, But Does Beauty Equal Success?

When I was growing up in metropolitan Washington, DC, I never once thought that my appearance would dictate my future as a doctor, lawyer or an Indian chief. In fact, I never thought that being a woman would affect my chances of entering any profession. I was a tomboy busy being a kid and thought the world I lived in would offer me all the options I would want. Not once did I consider I would one day be limited by the fact that I was a girl. As I grew up I often heard platitudes “Pretty is... Read more »

Finding Computer Work At Home For Moms Should Be Easy

Raising children can be a job in itself, and money is usually tight for those with young children if they stay at home to take care of them. Fortunately, there are companies offering computer work at home for moms that can help. When the child takes a nap, or goes to sleep early in the evening, the time away from the full-time job of being a mom can be utilized making money by doing some computer work. In fact, there are websites sharing ideas for mothers who want to work from home, with many ideas... Read more »

How Work At Home Moms Work Through Distractions

Other than any children that may be present, work at home moms are more susceptible to distractions than anyone else in the work force is. Family and friends will stop in just to see the kids, or to say hello and that day’s work is going to get further behind. That does not count the natural distractions of the children you are probably staying home to care for. Fortunately, there are many opportunities for work at home moms so that they can remain at home and care for their family while still... Read more »