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If you’re a mom entrepreneur, things can get overwhelming trying to balance being a mom and starting up and running your new business. To help you tackle some common issues of being a mom entrepreneur, I’ve put together a list of the best books every mom entrepreneur must read.
I wish I had read these before starting my business instead of learning the hard way.
Save time and reduce overwhelm and stress with these books to guide you.
Getting Started with Your Business
Not sure if your business idea is good or if you’re really working on something that you love? These books will help you do a deep dive into your passions and interests to make sure you’re business idea gets you excited and brings you joy.
48 Days to The Work You Love by Dan Miller
Dream Big, Step Small by Kristin Ostrander
Business Boutique by Christy Wright
$100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau
Getting Past Your Own Fears and Insecurities as a Mom Entrepreneur
Being an entrepreneur is amazing but it’s also bound to bring out all of your insecurities and weaknesses. To be successful, you have to figure out how to face these head-on and either improve or figure out a way to be 100% ok with who you are and own it. These books will help you do just that.
Do It Scared by Ruth Soukup
If you’re scared to get started on your business or find that fear is getting in the way of you making progress, then this book by Ruth is a must-read.
It even comes with a free Fear Assessment to tell you the top Fear Archetype (Mine is a procrastinator. I’d love to hear yours.)
Seriously, after reading this book, I can see how fear was stopping me in my business and life and with the strategies from the book, I now have tools to combat that fear.
Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
The Alter Ego Effect by Todd Herman
Productivity and Motivation for Mom Entrepreneurs
Learning how to balance being a mom and an entrepreneur requires mastering productivity and getting things done. It might seem easy but sometimes, we get in our own way. These books will help you with strategies for increasing productivity so you can be successful in your business.
Boss Mom by Dana Malstaff
The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin
Start by Jon Acuff
Finish by Jon Acuff
Entreleadership By Dave Ramsey
The ONE Thing by Gary Keller
The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
Free to Focus by Michael Hyatt
The Miracle Morning for Entrepreneurs by Hal Elrod
The 4-Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss
Strategies to Help Make Your Business Run Smoothly
Most of us don’t step into our business having any sense of what it really takes to run a business from a logistical standpoint. To help give you a leg up and make sure your business runs smoothly, these books will help guide you through some key aspects of running a business.
Profit First by Mike Michaelowicz
Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz
Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller
Once you’ve figured out what your business focuses on, this book will teach you how to get the message across to your customers in a very clear way. Learn how to use these techniques to sale to people in a genuine way and have customers wanting to pay you for your services or products.
Crushing It By Gary Vaynerchuk



About The Liberated Mommy
As a mom wanting to work from home, figuring out which business to start and how to transition smoothly can seem overwhelming. At The Liberated Mommy, we cover everything to help you on your journey to working from home, including side hustles, starting and running an online business, budgeting and finances, parenting tips, reducing stress and overwhelm, and more.
Alexia Carrillo, the main author, has been writing about helping moms leave their 9-5 jobs since 2017. In 2018, she left her job as a scientist/high school teacher to be home with her son in 2018. She works from home as an ebay and Poshmark reseller and blogger and absolutely loves it.
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