Moms

My niece wrote this for The Wall Street Journal blog. Thought you would enjoy:Athelia Woolley LeSueur, founder of Shabby Apple:For my daughter.You were a surprise.I founded a fashion company and then you came. When I learned you were coming, I cried. I was not ready for you and I loved my work. Now you’ve come and I love you. I will do my best as an entrepreneur. I will do my best as your mother.I won’t apologize.See what other mentors have to say about motherhood and entrepreneurship.I won’t apologize for being a mother. I won’t apologize for you. When I go to meetings with international buyers, I will carry you on my belly. When you cry, I will politely excuse myself to calm you. The fabric man from Shanghai will be surprised, but he will take me seriously because I take myself seriously. I will take you to trade shows. […]

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