From Burnout to Balance: How I Created a Flexible Lifestyle as a Mompreneur
Burnout doesn’t happen overnight. For me, it was a slow, steady erosion of my passion and energy, drained by a job that claimed to offer flexibility but came with impossible expectations and zero regard for family life. Looking back, I realize that experience was the catalyst for building a career that fits my life as a mom—and I want to share my story with you.
The Job That Broke Me
When I started my previous job, I was excited about the promise of flexibility and growth. But it didn’t take long to realize that “flexibility” was just a buzzword. I was underpaid, overworked, and constantly made to feel that my family didn’t matter.
The CEO was a 20-something single male with no concept of what it meant to have a family. He expected employees to prioritize work over everything else, even milestones like birthdays, first days of school, and family vacations. Week-long training sessions required us to travel, live in a crowded house with 30 coworkers, share rooms—and sometimes even beds—with strangers.
After three years of loyalty, the “reward” was a promotion with a raise of less than $3,000. The icing on the cake? There were no maternity leave policies or accommodations for moms who valued their families.
I knew I couldn’t keep sacrificing my happiness and my family for a job that didn’t value me.
The Breaking Point
The final straw came when I was pregnant. The thought of raising my child while working in an environment that offered no support was terrifying. I decided it was time to take back control and create a life that aligned with my values.
I walked away from the job—and the burnout—and started my journey toward something better.
The Path to Balance
Building my own business wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. I started by identifying my skills and passions and figuring out how to monetize them in a way that allowed me to be present for my family. That’s how I discovered the world of virtual assisting.
Here’s how I created a flexible lifestyle as a mompreneur:
I Set Clear Boundaries: No more missing milestones. My business was designed to work around my family’s needs—not the other way around.
I Focused on High-Value Services: Instead of taking on any project, I honed in on high-level executive assistant work, which allowed me to offer premium services and earn more.
I Built a Support System: I connected with other moms who were building businesses, learning from their experiences and leaning on their support.
Why I Built Williams executive collective
My experience taught me how broken the traditional work system can be for moms, and it inspired me to create a solution. At [Your Agency Name], we empower moms to take control of their careers by becoming high-level virtual assistants.
Our mission is simple:
To give moms the tools and support they need to create flexible, fulfilling careers.
To connect CEOs and business owners with executive assistants who get it—because we’ve been in their shoes.
From Burnout to Balance, You Can Too
If you’re feeling stuck in a job that doesn’t fit your life as a mom, know that you don’t have to settle. Whether you’re looking to transition into a flexible career or hire an assistant who understands the value of balance, I’m here to help.
Your life should work for you—not the other way around. Let’s make it happen, together.
