Motherhood, entrepreneurship, and that strange dance between the two

Hello!

I hope you are well.

Yesterday, I had a date with my partner, after several weeks where daily life swept me away: work, family life, video meetings, and nights that were far too short.

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During this conversation, I did something I rarely do: I clearly and confidently put my deepest ambitions into words. I explained to her that I wanted to grow and flourish, not only as an entrepreneur, but also as a woman, as a mother, and more broadly, as an individual.

This really resonates with my "why," which took me a long time to define: the desire to grow and challenge myself in all aspects of my life. And I'm convinced that entrepreneurship is a true arena for this, a constant learning environment where every challenge pushes me to evolve.

But to achieve that, I know I need to invest in myself. And that means spending time with my family, yes, but also spending time alone, beyond coaching and mastermind groups. Because it seems obvious to me that if I don't take care of myself, I won't be able to be the person I want to be, neither for my business nor for my family.

What I hadn't seen coming was how much this moment of sharing made me realize the importance of her role by my side.

It's not just my desire to flourish, but also the space he allows me to take. Without him, without his listening ear, without his silent understanding in my moments of doubt, without his daily presence for the children, I couldn't be so ambitious. He allows me to fully commit myself, without too much guilt, knowing I'm supported in my endeavors.

And then a question struck me: can we really be all of that at once? An ambitious entrepreneur, a present mother, a woman who takes care of herself without feeling selfish or guilty?

Because deep down, every time I travel for my clients, every time I take time to connect with others, that little voice in my head says: "Am I neglecting my little treasures, who are still so young?"

But in talking with him, I realized that it is precisely in those moments that I transform.

By giving myself time to grow, learn, and flourish, I become a more complete person. And it's by being this version of myself, without too much guilt, that I'll be more present, more loving, and more effective for my family. Of course, it's not always easy, but every little step makes a real difference.

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I know that many of you, solopreneurs and mothers, experience this tension between these two worlds, which intersect and clash. Entrepreneurship and motherhood are not always natural allies.

But I deeply believe that it is by embracing contradictions, by trusting our own path, that we can find a balance that is uniquely our own.

Thank you for reading. I'm really looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this topic.

Aurélie