It’s tough to be a career-driven mom, but it can also be incredibly valuable.

As a career-driven mom, you have to balance your career with family life, but a healthy balance between the two can also make life more rewarding. The balancing act alone can also be incredibly inspiring to your children.

It might be hard to find a job in a career that you’re passionate about, but if your priorities include a career and a healthy balance with family life, then you’ll need a job that fits your lifestyle and goals.

As a mom, some of your goals might include a career with reasonable flexibility, perhaps even part-time options, good benefits, a solid salary, and growth potential, among a number of other benefits. You might also care about contributing to a cause in an industry that you find appealing.

Regardless of your priorities between your career and family, there is undoubtedly a good fit for you somewhere.

In this article, I’m going to share some key ways you can find a job that you’ll find fulfilling, plus I’ll give you 5 tips to help you on your journey to build a healthy balance between your family life and career.

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It’s hard work being a mom, but maybe you’re ready to consider some new passion project ideas. 

I know what you’re thinking. You’re busy enough; how could you possibly consider starting a new project? While you may be plenty busy already, that doesn’t mean you don’t deserve some you-time, and a new passion project might just be the perfect outlet.

In fact, having a passion project can be a great way to relieve stress, and boost your mood and creativity. Having an activity to focus on besides motherhood can also be a great way to connect with other people. 

In this article, I’m going to give you 6 ideas to consider for your next passion project, a few tips to support your journey, plus 6 important questions you can ask yourself to make sure you’re set for success.

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As a busy mom myself, I know that there are a lot of things to worry about, and the last thing on your mind is probably building a successful investment strategy. 

Undoubtedly, your kids come first (and rightly so), but it is still important to consider the health of your finances and the goals you have for your financial future.

Perhaps your goals include achieving a FIRE lifestyle, as in financial independence, retire early. Or maybe you want to simply save for your children’s education.

In any case, you’ll want to build an investment strategy to support your financial goals, and in this article, I’m going to give you 5 simple tips that you can immediately use to support a healthy financial future for yourself and your family.

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Are you a career mom, dad, parent, or even simply interested in becoming one?

Being a parent is a full-time job alone. But for many, having a career is important too. 

A career can provide financial security, personal fulfillment, and a sense of identity. It can also improve your life balance.

In this article, I’ll tell you 10 key ways a career can actually improve your life balance as a parent.

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Being a mom is a full-time job alone, but if you’re looking for something to do on the side, you may want to consider a journey to find passion project meaning. 

On my own journey as a mom (and even before), I started a number of passion projects and side hustles. My projects gave me something to work toward outside of work and family, and I found meaning and inspiration in them.

A side hustle or passion project can be a great way to make some extra money, learn new skills, and express your creativity. It can also be a great way to find a new purpose, something that can provide a lot of meaning for moms who are often so focused on others. It’s for these reasons that I frequently encourage moms to start their own pursuits.

In this article, I’ll provide you an overview of the 5 benefits of starting a side hustle or passion project, plus I’ll give you 10 ideas to help you jump start your own journey to discover passion project meaning.

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Financial freedom via the FIRE movement has been gaining popularity in recent years. The idea is to save as much money as possible and invest it wisely so that you can retire early and live off of your investments. 

While achieving FIRE may seem like a daunting task for anyone, it can be especially challenging for moms with young children.

There are a few reasons why it might seem harder for moms to achieve financial freedom with FIRE. 

First, childcare can be expensive. 

Second, moms often have to take time off work to care for their children, which can lead to a loss of income. 

Third, moms may have other financial obligations, such as student loans or a mortgage, which may be more challenging to pay off when you’re focused on raising a family.

In this article, I’m going to give you 5 simple tips you can use today to help you achieve FIRE, plus a few other key tips that can help you in the long term on your journey.

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Do you dream of getting into remote work and finding a good “stay-at-home mom job?”

Being a mom is a full-time job in itself, but that doesn’t mean you have to give up your career. If you’re anything like me, then you may find a career that provides a balance in life you greatly appreciate.

Remote work can provide immense benefits for moms, starting with flexibility. I’ve worked remotely in some capacity since 2015 and can attest to the numerous benefits, which is why I get excited about helping others find those dream “stay-at-home mom jobs”.

In this article, I’m going to provide a brief overview of the benefits of remote work and a list of the top 10 best stay-at-home mom jobs. I’ll also provide you with a few tips on how to get started.

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Wondering how you can build a profitable side hustle? Once you’ve chosen your passion project, you’ll want to do some research.

If you are, in fact, looking to turn your passion project into a profitable side hustle, it’s important to do a healthy amount of research to ensure you’re set up for success. 

You’ll want to consider factors such as the demand for your product or service, the cost of entry, and your own skills and experience.

In this article, you’ll learn some killer research tips that will help you build a profitable side hustle.

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It can be a daunting task to negotiate a salary in your current job, but it’s important to remember that you have the right to ask for what you’re worth. 

If you think you deserve a higher salary, you’re probably right!

In this article, I’m going to give you 10 key tips to help you negotiate a salary in your current job, plus a few resources that you can use to hedge your chances of success at getting a higher salary.

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Have you ever wondered how you can become a scientist?

A career in science can be quite satisfying, and there are various roles that make a significant difference in the world. It’s this very reason that I got into the field initially.

With science comes new innovations, fantastic pursuits, and novel ideas. Science industries tend to be fast-paced but generally come with massive growth potential.

In this article, I’m going to tell you how I started my own career in science, what I would do again, what I would do differently if I had to start over, and 5 tips you can use to help you become a scientist.

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