The over one hundred women that make up The Local Moms Network are a diverse group. The mothers that run our hyperlocal sites across the country have experience in marketing, teaching, law, and more. Now, of course, they are all female entrepreneurs—mompreneurs. One of our favorite parts of our growing network is sharing advice, stories of what has worked and what hasn’t, and inspiration. Here are some books that our moms are loving—hope they help you as you plan, start or grow your business, too!
by Derek Sivers
Girl Code: Unlocking the Secrets to Success, Sanity and Happiness for the Female Entrepreneur
by Carra Alwill Leyba
by Lu Li
In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artist, and Entreprenurs
by Grace Bonney
by Rachel Hollis
The 10 Laws of Enduring Success
by Maria Bartiromo and Catherine Whitney
Shark Tales: How I Turned $1000 into a Billion Dollar Business
by Barbara Corcoran
Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom & Wonder
by Ariana Huffington
by Sophia Amoruso
Fundraise & Have Fun with Shoott!
If you’re involved in fundraising at your child’s school (shoutout to fellow PTA or PTO Moms!), sports team, or other local organization, coming up with creative ways to raise money can be a challenge. Seriously – how many bake sales or car washes can you do before...
RVA Local Business Feature: Any Lab Test Now!
Any Lab Test Now is a locally owned franchise located in the West End of Richmond, in the same shopping area as Walmart. This business is woman owned by an amazing Richmond native and mom of twin girls. She has been in the healthcare industry for over 14 years,...
Toddler Tantrums & Triggers…And How to Stop Them
This original story was shared by The Local Moms Network Contributor Harvey Karp, M.D. Toddler truth: Tantrums usually peak at 18 to 24 months, subside a bit, then crest again around 3.5 years. So, knowing how to prevent—and quell—these meltdowns now will...
