Let’s talk for a second about the real fear that I see holding moms back from going full bore toward their big lofty goals of starting a side hustle, doing something that lights them up, and earning a nice ‘lil income that also allows them to stay home with their kids.
Several years ago, I was part of a group called MOPS (now MomCo). A sweet older woman who steered the ship at our local chapter showed up smiling with open arms, heavy perfume, and a heart ready to love every mom. It was warm and welcoming, but that love came with stipulations. She poured her heart and soul into everyone except when a mom shared about a business she was starting.
There was no talking about earning money at this MOPS chapter.
There was no talking about pursuing a personal passion in this MOPS chapter.
There was ONLY talk of motherhood and babies and diapers and bottles and exhaustion from lack of sleep. You beyond your title of mom? Nope. That type of conversation wasn’t welcome here.
It never quite sat right with me. I left that chapter after years of serving on the leadership team because I always felt one thing:
IMPOSTER SYNDROME
Better known as:
FEAR OF EXPOSURE
I walked around that group with fear of exposing the fact that I wanted to live a life of saying yes to motherhood AND my personal goals to build something that served others.
I wasn’t invited back either, probably because I chose to unapologetically post on social media and start an email list that shared these dreams, too.
For years I let it get into my head. I stopped myself from posting because what would the other moms think of me? I stopped sharing as much on social media about my email list because was I really someone who could help others make a difference? Worse yet, I shied away from helping fellow moms because I was afraid of this backlash, even though so many approached me privately to whisper about their desires for their own business.
It’s amazing to me that I’m writing this in 2025, and yet only a few weeks ago I had a private text chat with fellow moms about this very hurdle. It’s not that we’re not allowed to pursue our goals. It’s that some social circles still think you should choose between motherhood and making money.
That forced choice can lead you to be afraid of showing up, sharing your skillset, and serving others on their journey from one place to the next.
If you’ve ever felt that way, parent or not, I’ve reopened this private space online for you to come and talk about what it takes to make your voice heard, plant your idea into the ground, and use content to fuel your growth while pushing past the fear of exposure.
There, I’ve shared a few ways I silenced that sweet ‘ol lady’s voice and pushed through my fears of exposure. I’d love to hear your ideas, too, and give you space to mingle with others who are ready to encourage you to share your ideas, share your voice, and share your content WITH CONFIDENCE.