I’m not a mom yet, but I know that entrepreneur parents are amazing! You work, you build your business, you take care of your family, and you take care of yourself! Entrepreneuring as a parent is hard work and today’s guest on Bet On Yourself, Sis! is an expert! Ms. Jonna is a mama of 5 children and the daycare mama of many others. She is the owner of Ms. Jonna’s Play & Learn, a successful home-based daycare center, and she is currently working on her first children's book for publication.

In this episode, Ms. Jonna shares her journey of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship and the challenges she faced in establishing her daycare business. She is also a longtime vegan with 3 self published vegan cookbooks, so you know I had to learn more about that! She discusses her transition to veganism and the creation of her cookbooks.

Throughout the conversation, we emphasize the importance of authenticity, staying true to yourself in your entrepreneurial journey, and the personal growth that comes with it. We explore the significance of networking, the need for self-care, and the necessity of perseverance and hard work for achieving long-term goals, especially for Black Women Entrepreneurs.

We talk:

08:55 - Starting the daycare business

18:13 - Staying true to yourself in business

22:48 - The power of networking and authentic connections

30:25 - Personal growth through entrepreneurship

40:28 - Advice for Black Women Entrepreneurs: perseverance and self-care

Episode References:

Just VEGANIZE It: Vol 1

Just VEGANIZE It: Vol 2, Soups, Salads, & Sides

VEGANIZED for Kids: Vegan Cooking Simplified for Kids

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