One of the things that I love doing is interviewing mompreneurs or moms in business. This month, sportymommas.com features a fabulous momma that is doing her thing. Over the past year and a half I have watched her grow and touch many lives. Check out this interview. http://sportymommas.com/january-mom-stacy-boegem/ You can also read the archives of all the featured Sporty Mommas!
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Stacy Boegem, JD is fondly known as the Action Instigator and Mompreneur Mentor, as well as the President of Femfessionals Fort Lauderdale. With her remarkable ability to cultivate community and inspire action, Stacy leads modern women to get out of their own way and take action in their business and lives through private coaching, her signature Clarity + Action Mastermind series, and through speaking to audiences large and small.
Stacy has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Women’s E-News, the CW’s Inside South Florida, and others. She has been selected to keynote the Greater Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year luncheon, Tulane University’s Women’s Leadership Conference, and is excited to be kicking of her own large scale live event on January 30 in Fort Lauderdale, Connect Relate Activate LIVE!
Q. How has motherhood changed your life?
Becoming a mother is what led me to do the work I do now. To use my unique strengths and talents to be of service in the world in a way that is so rewarding.Without motherhood, I’d probably still be practicing law! Instead, I get to coach women and spread the gospel of Work/Life synergy far and wide, leading the charge of modern mompreneurs to design their businesses and lives with their own happiness at the top of the agenda. Because happy moms create happy families!
Q. Who was the most influential person in your life growing up?
At the risk of sounding cliche, it is certainly my own mom. From her incredible work ethic, to her resilience, to her remarkable ability to reinvent herself (she had an illustrious career as an attorney in New Orleans, built a renowned B&B and ran it for many years, and became a successful headhunter for lawyers now with her own firm) she has always done it all without us ever feeling neglected or unheard. In other words, while she has always worked full-time, she’s always also been a full-time mom.
If I am doing half as well as she’s done, I’m doing just fine.
Q. Twenty years ago, did you ever see yourself becoming an entrepreneur?
While I’m a big believer is setting goals and having a big vision in life, I can honestly say that I’ve never been one to plan 20 years out. I truly had no idea 20 years ago what I’d be up to these days! And I have no idea what I’ll be up to 20 years from now!
Q. How do you juggle being a wife, mommy, the Ft. Lauderdale President of Femfessionals and running a successful coaching business?
The only way I know how: to be very disciplined with my time; avoid multi-taking at all costs, outsource the stuff that’s outside my zone of genius as much as I can, and practice mindfulness. That said, I do recognize that I’m doing too much, and 2015 for me is a lot about streamlining!
Q. What can we expect from CRA Live this January?
My intention with CRA LIVE is for each person to walk away with CLARITY as to their own best next steps to achieve their business and life goals – inspired to take action. But rather than a fleeting feeling of being motivated, attendees will leave with practical know-how so they can manage their own limiting beliefs and negative self-talk that so often get in the way of personal progress.
Each speaker is dynamic, entertaining, and authentic, and has so much to offer our audience. And I’m particularly excited to share my own coach, the woman who has been behind me cheering me on since before I even knew what a coach was – Lois Barth. Lois is a nationally recognized speaker and is coming in from NYC to take the stage – to give our audience a good helping of what I’m so fortunate to get every time we have a session. She is not to be missed!
Attendees will make great new connections, learn about their own unique personality advantages and how best to leverage them, and have the tools to turn their new insights into action!
More info on CRA LIVE at www.CRALiveEvent.com
Q. What advice do you have for other Sporty Mommas that may be thinking of starting their own business?
Start. Take that first step. Don’t wait for perfect conditions, because they will never come. Believe in yourself. Invest in yourself. Surround yourself with others moms who have started businesses and learn from them. Work with a Women’s headshot photographer to capture photos to enhance your professional image.
When you have ideas, write them down. When you’re overwhelmed, break down the project into small pieces. And when you have successes, even very little ones, celebrate them!
And remember, just because someone else did it one way doesn’t mean that’s the only way. Be true to yourself, and check in with your own inner guide along the journey. Trust your intuition.
To stay on track moving forward with support and accountability, consider working with a coach. The amount you progress you will make in such a short time will blow your mind.
Most of all, CONNECT with amazing people, RELATE to your prospects and customers, and ACTIVATE your ideas, your plans, your projects by getting out of your own way and taking action.
That’s what Connect Relate Activate LIVE is all about!
Q. How can our readers connect with you?
Join me on Friday, January 30, 2015, for a full-day immersive event for smart and driven women unlike anything else you’ve experienced.
Registration closes at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, over at www.CRALiveEvent.com.
To get resources and advice for modern mompreneurs, sign up for email updates over at www.stacyboegem.com. You’ll also receive exclusive invitations to my local events for women in business!
Stay in touch with me on Facebook and Twitter too! www.facebook.com/ StacyBoegem and www.twitter.com/stacyboegem
Happy New Year! It is taking me a few days to get to the routine again but you gotta do what you gotta do. I am happy to say that I have worked out all three days this week. Tennis on Monday, weight training on Tuesday and Boxing Gym today! Tomorrow is my off day. Is working out on your New Year’s resolution list? What do you do to keep fit? Stay tuned for pics and updates on my “Operation Drop 8”!
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As I reflect on 2014, I realized that I am not where I want to be but I had a pretty damn good year. I met some people, cut off some people and released some fears. I am learning everyday to enjoy this journey and embrace the bumps along the way. It is all here to make us stronger. I wish you all a Happy New Year. May you continue to shine in 2015!
It has been a little hectic around here since the holiday bazaar and toy drive. I am so happy to share with you all that we had a very successful event. This year we featured 7 mommy owned businesses like AK2 Jewelry, Supervilled Travel, Mary Kay, The Global Team, Kerykay Candle Company, It Works and Dirty Mistress Events. Lots of toys and cash were collected to help put smiles on some faces Christmas morning. I took a trip to Target the next day and purchased an additional $200 worth of gifts. It was great to drop them off at the Children’s Home Society but my heart sank when I heard a baby crying behind the closed doors. There are so many children in need and they did not ask to be born into these situations. This Christmas let’s enjoy every minute with our loved ones and give thanks for all that we have. My friend asked me if I would host the event again in 2015 because I didn’t have as many moms come out as last year. If you know me, you know my response was heck yeah! If we could make a difference in one child’s life that is all that matters. Happy Holidays!!!!
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I love this time of year. I love decorating, visiting friends and family and even shopping. What I can’t stand is the holiday rush and those rude people fighting over parking spaces or knocking you down trying to get that last Frozen doll off the shelf. So this year I am hitting the stores earlier hoping to avoid the madness. Here are a few of my favorite things. Happy shopping!
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We are just a week away from our annual holiday bazaar. This year come sip and shop 6 mommy owned businesses and enjoy delicious food from our friends at Town. All toys and donations will benefit the Children’s Home Society of South Florida. We really enjoyed ourselves last year and we know we are going to put a lot of smiles on a lot of kid’s faces. So get your babysitters lined up and call your girls for a fabulous mom’s night out!
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I found a pleasant surprise in my inbox last month from Patience Brewster, a designer of Christmas ornaments and gifts. She inspired me to share a favorite holiday photo. I thought about it for a few days and decided to share this one. This picture was taken 4 years ago. Our family of four became 5 and it was one of the most special times of my life. You see my youngest was born with a blood condition and at the time of this photo we did not know if it would cause any problems later on for her. I am blessed to share with you all that she just celebrated her 4th birthday and she is doing great. She is smart, sassy and strong oh and I forgot very athletic. I am so very thankful for my beautiful family and every moment that we have together. Happy Holidays!
Sharonda Butler Stewart is a graduate of Florida A&M University. She is the wife of former MLB player Shannon Stewart. Together they have three children. Sharonda taught for 5 years in the Miami Dade County Public Schools before becoming a stay at home mom. In 2009, she created Sporty Mommas LLC, a lifestyle brand that encourages moms to look, feel, and do their best. Through sporty chic apparel, networking and charity events, the Sporty Mommas brand continues to inspire moms of all ages. In 2010, Sharonda was inspired to celebrate moms by sharing their favorite recipes and self published “The Sporty Mommas Cookbook”. Her desire to give back and serve the community has lead to the Sporty Mommas Charitable Fund. This fund is designed to provide support for women and children in the community.
Q. What has being a mother of three taught you about life?
After my first child was born I learned that the greatest gift that a woman could receive was becoming a mother. Multiply that times three and it is a blessing to be able to watch these healthy little people grow up and be a reflection of their parents. It has also taught me patience and the meaning of unconditional love.
Q. As CEO of Sporty Mommas, what keeps you motivated to continue when you hit a “bump-in-the-road”?
It is funny that you ask that because I have hit so many bumps lately that I stopped counting. What keeps me going is when I see a mom rocking her Sporty Mommas apparel or hear someone talking about how much they love our events. When ever I am down, God always sends a ray of hope through others that I am fulfilling my purpose.
Q. What do you think has been your greatest accomplishment in your business thus far?
The greatest accomplishment so far is that I am still in the game. It is not easy and I am not where I want to be, but I know each day that I am getting closer.
Q. What advice would you give to a Mom who is just starting a new business?
My only advice is that it will not be easy, but it will be worth it. No one can really prepare you for entrepreneurship you just have to learn as you move along. The important thing is that you keep moving along. Have faith that everything will fall in place.
Q. If you were writing a book about your life as a Sporty Momma, what would you title the first chapter? Why?
The first chapter of my book would be Down, Set, Hut! I would look at it like a football game. First you gotta get ready, next wait for the whistle (opportunity) and go. You have to stay tuned to see what comes next. : )
Q. If you could grant one wish for Sporty Mommas everywhere, what would it be?
My wish is that all of you know that you can do whatever it is that you want to do and do it well. Sometimes as mothers we forget that or put things off waiting for the kids to get older. Yes we may have to move at a slower pace but keep running towards the finish line.
Be YOU, Be Great, Be FABULOUS
*This interview was created by Sharolyn Turner
Join us on Monday, December 15th as we host our 2nd annual holiday bazaar and toy drive. All of the toys collected will be donated to the Children’s Home Society of S. Florida. It is our pleasure to feature 5 mommy owned businesses. Last year we had over 40 ladies (and a few gentleman) come out for a night of fun. Help us make this year even better than 2013. So get ready to sip, shop and socialize with Sporty Mommas! For more information please email info@sportymommas.com.
