I have been a single mom and an entrepreneur since 2017. But since 2023, I became a full-time entrepreneur, just after I had my first child in 2022. My goal: to choose to dedicate more time to my child (Xander) and also dedicate more time to my company. A plan that seemed BOLD, but my child’s health began to raise alarms.
2023: So, in the same year that I launched as a mompreneur I had to accept that by the end of 2023, I had hit rock bottom. It was a year where I tried to balance my child’s health and the financial stability of my company. My child’s health definitely came first.
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2024: I found the opportunity to work full-time at a company to rebuild financial stability. I also managed to stabilize my child’s health. There were definitely moments when I thought it might be best to close my company. But new opportunities appeared that reignited the spark in my heart. By the end of 2024 I chose my company again.
2025: A new chapter has begun for us and we’re going to make it. Only this time with a beautiful mission. Beyond rebuilding our platform, we want to create awareness and opportunities to help especially for mompreneurs.
Mompreneurs are women who raise a business with one hand while raising and supporting their child(ren) with the other. Something extremely savage!
I hope that one day my story can help another mother to keep believing in herself. There may be obstacles on the path, but never give up!
You said you ‘hit rock bottom’ in 2023. What was the exact moment you knew you couldn’t continue like that? And what did you do to come out of it?
In 2023, I launched BoldBizz full-time with an office and employee. But that same year, the exact moment I realized I had hit rock bottom was when I was going to the hospital with my laptop Xander was hospitalized due to his health to finish a project so that we could get income by the end of the month. It was a year I tried to balance my child’s health and the financial stability of my company. Xander’s health definitely came first.
What would you say to moms who try to keep everything inside just to keep up appearances?
It’s a reality that our culture easily judges others, and because of that many people try to maintain an appearance that’s not ‘real’, just to ‘save face’. But as an entrepreneur and human being, this is something that’s not good for your mental health. You need to be honest with yourself and with your trusted circle. Many times, they are willing to give you a hand.
When you hit rock bottom, who was your support system?
My parents and very close friends – a huge ‘shout out’ to them.
If someone doesn’t have a strong support group, what would you suggest for those who don’t?
Talk to someone who can help you with concrete actions.
Do you have a book, podcast, or inspirational figure that helped you during your process of self-reconstruction?
Book: Girl on Fire by Cara Alwill Leyba Inspirational figure: Leila Hormozi
What do you recommend to other moms going through a similar situation?
Seek help, because solutions do exist. In moments like that, you can experience anxiety and even insomnia. The person helping you must be able to do so with a calm mind and guide you with concrete actions.
What do you want readers to know about the reality of starting a business as a single mom and how to avoid losing themselves in the process?
That you need to be very intentional with your time, protect your energy, invest in yourself, and accept that your priorities will be completely different.
What’s the daily reality of a ‘mompreneur’ in Aruba?
There are days that feel chaotic and other days you’re extremely grateful that you have the freedom to adjust your own work schedule.
What can you tell other moms considering the same path?
Seek information, support, and prepare yourself mentally. Be aware that being a mompreneur doesn’t mean working less than 8 hours a day… you’re definitely working more than 40 hours a week.
You’re relaunching your business now in 2025 with a new mission. How do you hope to make an impact on other moms and families through your platform?
Through my experience I realized that there isn’t a professional support group with experience to guide others going through the same situation.
Your son Xander is still little, but what has he taught you through all of this?
To enjoy every phase of life and not rush anything. To be grateful for every blessing, because without health, you have nothing.
What do you hope he learns from this experience?
That his mom was always by his side, to the point that one day he’ll have to ask himself when I was even working.
Your message to Xander for the future?
Thank you for making me the strongest mom in the world and for allowing me to raise an even stronger young man.
From all the hard moments and doubts, what is the main lesson you’ve learned?
To never stop believing in yourself.
And what do you hope for yourself for the rest of 2025?
As a professional, to create a weekly action plan to coordinate my week as a salesperson, educator, administrator, business mentor, and marketer.
As a mom, Xander has his dedicated time with me. On weekends we spend time together at the beach, playground or just at home.
A lesson or phrase of advice?
Focus on progress, not perfection. “Concentrate on 1% better every single day.”
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