Moms Are the Unsung Renaissance Women
From Chef to CEO: Discover The Skills You Didn't Know You Gained This Mother's Day
Every May, we shower our mothers with love and admiration. After all, everyone has a mother, in the flesh or spirit, and getting to this planet would be pretty hard without one.
Yet, in the midst of all the celebration and appreciation, society often simplifies the role of mothers into a singular, monolithic entity.
Birth, raise children, job done. Kudos, Mom! 🎉
But then, when the day ends and the gifts have been unwrapped, life returns to its regular grind.
I’m here to rewrite that narrative. Mothers are not just monolithic figures, they are Renaissance women, multi-faceted and multi-talented, who learn endlessly but often profit little. Isn't that a shame?
The Unseen Sacrifices of Motherhood 💪
Mothers are expected to give ceaselessly and sacrificially, fueled by an unconditional love for their kids.
Have you ever paused to consider the worth of a mother's job in real-world dollars?
If you tally up all the roles and responsibilities they juggle, the numbers are staggering. So why the guilt when we speak up about wanting compensation for our physical, mental, and emotional labor?
Consider Memorial Day, another May holiday, which rightly honors fallen soldiers for their sacrifices.
Mothers, who sacrifice for at least 18 years, get a day, a card, a meal, and are expected to return to work the next day.
Ironically, Mother’s Day often falls on a Sunday, which is a day off for most anyway. Oh, the irony!
The Art and Science of Motherhood ðŸŽðŸ”¬
"No one teaches you how to be a mother," many say. Sure, there are books with strategies and advice, but the nuances of motherhood can't be taught. Why?
Because every child is unique, with their own personality, needs, and interests that often change multiple times in a year. Adapting to these changes while keeping a child alive and nurtured is nothing short of an art form.
Mothers master the arts and sciences of
Cooking,
Cleaning,
Planning,
Chauffeuring,
Grooming,
and Laundering, to name a few.
They perform the roles of entertainer, administrator, negotiator, mediator, nurse, lifeguard, bodyguard, and detective.
Single moms?
They have an even more extensive portfolio of skills, often mastering roles such as plumber, carpenter, mechanic, and furniture assembler.
Time to Celebrate the Renaissance Mom 🎉
So, the next time someone tries to belittle you for being "just a mom," stand tall and proud.
You're a Renaissance woman, a master at multiple things.
You're more than qualified to run corporations, so why not leverage your skills and rule your own company?
Leverage Your Skills, Design Your Future 💰
In this digital age, with technology and social media at your fingertips, it's the perfect time to monetize your knowledge.
You don’t need to limit yourself to a single niche or become some kind of ultra specialist. Leverage your vast knowledge and array of skills to establish a business.
If you also have a career, it's a double advantage. Your mom skills coupled with your career skills make you an unstoppable force.
Remember, being a mother doesn’t just give you degrees and accolades for what you learn. You apply it daily until it becomes second nature and looks easy.
Don't let anyone diminish your excellence. You're a master of life, a juggler of roles, and a nurturer of futures.
The Power of the Renaissance Mom 💥
Mothers are masters at giving and sustaining life.
They earn Ph.Ds in the personalities of each child they birth and raise, and Masters in managing a household and multitasking.
They often juggle all that with a job, a relationship, and community or religious involvement.
Running a home and raising children with as little trauma as possible is a Herculean feat.
It’s not for the faint of heart and definitely not for the weak. Give this job to the uninitiated and everything goes to hell in a handbasket.
From Mom to Mogul: Your Journey to Business Success Starts Now
Renaissance Moms, it's time to claim your flowers and your coins! What you do is priceless, so don’t let anyone diminish your excellence.
Take a day off, or two, and use that time to brainstorm your new or next business venture.
Leverage all the skills you've acquired just from being a mom.
Need help? I'm here, ready and eager to guide you on this journey. Let's create the life you want, together.
Resources:
Here are a few resources to guide you on your journey of to mom mogul status: