Validation seeking often gets a bad rap, but we think moms need it. Especially if they have a business. Because motherhood is beautiful, exhausting, and—let’s be real—a complete identity crisis. Nobody talks about this enough, but they should. One day, you’re chasing dreams, building a career, feeling like you know who you are. Then, boom—kids. Suddenly, your entire world shifts, and you find yourself questioning everything.

Who am I now?
Do I even want the same things?
Why do I feel so stuck?

And let’s not even start on the brain fog, exhaustion, and never-ending to-do lists. If you’ve ever felt lost in the chaos of motherhood, you’re not alone. But here’s the thing—there’s something crucial that moms need, something that your kids and your partner simply cannot give you: validation.

Why Moms Need More Than Just Love

Yes, we adore our kids. Yes, we appreciate our partners. But let’s be honest—while they love us deeply, they don’t fulfill every part of who we are as women.

What we truly need (and don’t even realize) is intellectual and impact validation. We need to hear:

“That really helped me!”
“You changed my perspective.”
“Wow, I needed to hear that today.”

We need someone outside of our family to see us, appreciate our talents, and acknowledge our brilliance. Because let’s face it—your toddler isn’t going to give you a standing ovation for managing to drink your coffee while it’s still hot.

And without that validation, we start to spiral, and that can look like:

Procrastinating.
Self-sabotage.
Questioning if we’re even capable of more.

It’s not just about making money. It’s about rediscovering ourselves.

Starting a Business is a Self-Discovery Journey & Validation Seeking For Moms

Many moms jump into entrepreneurship thinking, “I need to make money.” And yes, that’s part of it. But what really happens when you start your business is something far deeper:

Learning who you are outside of being “Mom.”
Rediscovering your strengths and passions.
Proving to yourself that you can still dream big.

But here’s the tricky part—when we don’t recognize that we need validation, we struggle.

You sit down to film a video, but suddenly, you freeze.
You plan to launch a course, but then, you stall.
You try to show up online, but it feels overwhelming.

It’s not that you don’t want to succeed. It’s that you’re missing a key ingredient: a supportive community that validates your growth.

The Secret to Success: Community, Connection & Collaboration

No strategy in the world will work if you feel unseen, unheard, and alone. That’s why Boss Mom was built—to give moms a space where they:

 Connect with like-minded women who get it.
 Receive support without judgment.
 Get strategies designed for real mom life (because let’s be honest, some of those online business tactics were clearly made for people without kids hanging off their legs).

And guess what? When you surround yourself with a community that lifts you up, everything changes. You stop overthinking. You start taking action. You gain the confidence to show up, speak up, and build something amazing.

Because let’s be clear—your kids need to see you succeed.

They need to see you being resilient. They need to see you trying. They need to know that having kids doesn’t mean giving up on your dreams.

Your Success Starts Here

If you’ve been feeling stuck, questioning yourself, or wondering if it’s even possible to do this—know this:

 You’re not alone.
 You are capable.
 You just need the right support.

So, stop waiting for permission. Stop thinking you have to do it all alone. Find your community. Find your validation. And start building the life you truly want.

We’re here for you, Boss Mom.

Let’s do this together.

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March 20, 2025

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