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Hi gals!
I have been an entrepreneurial mom for almost 20 years by producing my own line of academic event calendars for colleges and universities. Recently, I decided to go back for my master's degree in communication as part of my On Ramp and specificially interested in moms in transition.

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Author:    Sharon Hadary
Source:    The Center for Women's Business Research
May 22,2007

The other day I was driving my two daughters with me to Cubes & Crayons (www.cubesandcrayons.com), when my older one, a proud 2 1/2 year old, said to me "I love Cubes & Crayons." My heart melted. I built this endeavor, flexible office space in tandem with childcare, with parents like me in mind, but also for my children. While my daughter has been able to spout that the "cubes are for mommies and daddies and the crayons are for the kids," for months now, it has been a tough transition for everyone. Being a mom is the most important thing to me.

Recently, I was interviewed about my new company, Cubes & Crayons, by a local newspaper reporter. We offer flexible childcare in tandem with office space for parents and freelance workers. After several questions on the nature of our services, she asked me if this was a "feminist" business. A surprising question for which initially I had no answer. The question has gnawed in the back of my head for days now.

Kristin's business evolved from freelance work.  Here's her story.

What’s the best part about being a Mompreneur? The best part is flexibility.  When the daycare is on vacation or he’s sick, I don’t need to ask for time off from work to stay home with my son.  Or when I was breastfeeding, I could work from home and have the caretaker bring him to me to feed and then go back to work.

Kristin's business evolved from freelance work.  Here's her story.

What’s the best part about being a Mompreneur?  The best part is flexibility.  When the daycare is on vacation or he’s sick, I don’t need to ask for time off from work to stay home with my son.  Or when I was breastfeeding, I could work from home and have the caretaker bring him to me to feed and then go back to work.

YourOnRamp had a chance to speak with Michelle Jeong, Founder of Zooni.  Here's how she does it!

1.    What’s the best part about being a Mompreneur?

There are several huge upsides - FLEXIBILITY, ABILITY TO CONTROL YOUR OWN DESTINY, POTENTIAL REWARD, DOING SOMETHING YOU LOVE AND FEEL PASSIONATE BY, WORKING WITH THOSE YOU ENJOY AND RESPECT, ETC.

YourOnRamp had a chance to speak with Michelle Jeong, Founder of Zooni.  Here's how she does it!

1.    What’s the best part about being a Mompreneur?

There are several huge upsides - FLEXIBILITY, ABILITY TO CONTROL YOUR OWN DESTINY, POTENTIAL REWARD, DOING SOMETHING YOU LOVE AND FEEL PASSIONATE BY, WORKING WITH THOSE YOU ENJOY AND RESPECT, ETC.

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