Mother Founder Musings

Last week, there was no episode. I was sick, traveling, visiting family and honestly, I just didn’t have it in me. This week, I’m talking about giving yourself grace as a mother founder, giving yourself permission to pause…but not mistaking that pause for permission to quit. Because when you fall off the wagon, it’s tempting to just stay there, but the world needs your voice - especially the voice...

In this week’s episode of Mother Founder Musings, I’m getting honest about the parts of motherhood and entrepreneurship that no one really prepares you for. From the guilt of sending my preschooler to childcare when he’s saying he doesn’t want to go, to the overwhelming mental load of traveling with kids, to the surprising resentment I feel toward my dogs (yes, really), I’m unpacking it all. I als...

I almost didn’t hit record on this one. Lately I’ve been in a really dark season. Physically, mentally, emotionally. Showing up online (or anywhere) has felt impossible. I talk about what I’m not posting right now (spoiler: nothing), why creating when you’re in a raw and vulnerable space feels so complicated, and how social media can amplify those feelings of not being good enough. But this episod...

Before the weekly musings begin, I wanted to share the story behind it all; the real, layered path that led me to entrepreneurship, motherhood, and eventually, the Mother Founder Movement. In this episode, I open up about: • Growing up in a military family and craving stability • A life-changing injury that derailed my plans • Why I built Bowda Creative Co. as a remote-first business long before i...