Mother. Entrepreneur. Small Business Owner. Wife. Sister. Daughter. Friend. Boss Babe.
Mompreneurs wear many hats, and, honestly, we wouldn’t have it any other way.
We also face so many struggles and questions.
Can I have it all?
How do I turn my dreams into reality?
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What will it take to grow my business to the next level?
If you’ve ever asked yourself any of these questions, this is the book list for you.
You’ll find advice in books written by women for women. Women who truly understand what it’s like to be an amazing mom and a successful entrepreneur at the same time.
Then fine-tune your craft with stellar business books that will help you develop better habits, reevaluate your priorities, and run a profitable business.
If your self-doubt is holding you back, I’ve included some mindset books to help you get past your negative thoughts.
Whether you are just starting a business, wanting to expand your side hustle, or just never content to stop learning, these books for mompreneurs are just what you need.
I’ll personally say that these inspiring books are must-reads for all female entrepreneurs.
Empowering Books to Help You Have It All
1. 168 Hours by Lindsey Vanderkam
It’s been endlessly debated over the years. Can women have a successful career, an amazing family life, a healthy lifestyle, and have fun?
Vanderkam’s answer: Hell, yes!
But it doesn’t just happen. You have to use your time wisely.
In 168 Hours, she dives deep into the numbers to prove that your dream life is completely possible.
By looking at your week in hour-long chunks, Vanderkam will convince you to take a hard look at how you spend your time. Better yet, she’ll help you shift things around to ensure that you live your best life.
2. Girl, Stop Apologizing by Rachel Hollis
You are either going to love Rachel Hollis, or you’re going to hate her. There seems to be no in between.
She’s best known for inspiring women to stop making excuses in her bestseller Girl, Wash Your Face. However, for female entrepreneurs, you want to read Girl, Stop Apologizing.
Hollis resoundingly tells you that it’s okay to dream BIG. You can be a great entrepreneur and a great mom. You can set insane goals .. and reach them.
Tackling excuses to let go and behaviors to adopt, Hollis will get you fired up to pursue your dream life.
3. Don’t Keep Your Day Job by Cathy Heller
Are you tired of being an office drone? If you are looking to turn your passion into a career, Cathy Heller is here to help.
If you want to quit your day job, this is the book for you. Heller starts by teaching aspiring entrepreneurs how to find their passion
Wait! Don’t dismiss this book because you’re past the find-your-passion phase of entrepreneurship.
Already started your dream business? Heller knocks it out of the park with actionable advice on marketing tactics. She’ll help you grow your tribe, expand your influence, and even give you tips to start a podcast.
With a little something for female entrepreneurs of all levels, Heller’s book is a must-read.
4. Boss Up! by Lindsay Teague Moreno
Sometimes you just want books by women for women.
That’s where serial entrepreneur Lindsay Teague Moreno steps in. Boss Up! specifically speaks to mom entrepreneurs.
You can be a great mom and a great entrepreneur.
With ten success philosophies to kick yourself into gear, Moreno will help you think long term with your business. Possibly even laying the foundation to scale up to a multi-million dollar business.
Now that’s dreaming big.
Minimalism Books to Streamline Your Life
5. The Joy of Missing Out by Tonya Dalton
You might want to have it all, but feel like you just can’t get your act together. You’re too easily plagued by overwhelm.
In The Joy of Missing Out, Tonya Dalton teaches that the solution is to do less.
By resetting your priorities, you can finally achieve the results you want. This means that you’ll have to start saying no to things so that you can say yes to the things that matter.
Minimalism isn’t just about cleaning out closets. You can apply it to your life as well.
Dalton’s relatable style and first-hand experience as a mom entrepreneur will inspire you to realize there is joy in missing out.
6. The One Thing by Gary Keller
Do you live and die by your to-do list?
Yet, to-do lists can be deceiving. If you mark a dozen things off your list, that means you were super productive, right?
Not necessarily. Checking off all the little tasks can feel great, but you are likely just spinning your wheels.
Gary Keller teaches you how to refine your priorities to focus on the most important tasks first.
Once you can understand how to put first things first, you’ll spend your time on projects that advance your career by leaps and bounds.
Outstanding Business Books for Entrepreneurs
7. Profit First by Mike Michalowicz
An accounting book!
I know you are seriously questioning my judgment right about now. But hear me out. If you run a business, you need to read this book.
Did you know that most businesses aren’t profitable?
At first glance, you’re going to shake your head and say, That’s not me. My business makes money.
But are you profitable?
Does your business pay you a salary? And dividends? After already paying your taxes? With money left over emergency savings?
Michalowicz teaches you a new accounting formula, a super easy one where you calculate your profit first.
How? By lowering your expenses to a sustainable level. It’s the business equivalent of paying yourself first.
Trust me, it’s an eye-opening read that will turn your small business into a resounding success.
8. Content Inc by Joe Pulizzi
Content marketing guru Joe Pulizzi teaches you all his tricks to become an expert content marketer.
Nowadays, you don’t have to sell a physical product or service to make money. Many entrepreneurs, and not just bloggers, have discovered the power of content marketing.
Pulizzi will teach you how to stand out as an informational expert in your niche. With advice on content creation, scheduling, social media, and monetization, Pulizzi has you covered.
You’ll learn how to perfect the content you are already creating to expand your influence. He’ll also help show you how to maximize the potential of your content.
9. Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller
No matter your business, you need to be a storyteller. Today’s marketing expects your business to have a story. And a good one at that.
It’s not just a gimmick. People crave authenticity and connection, and you can give those to your audience through a well-told story.
Donald Miller explains the universal story points and teaches you how to piece them together to improve your brand’s messaging and content marketing.
With amazing tips and a detailed guide on creating your story, your customers will be able to quickly understand and fall in love with your business.
10. Atomic Habits by James Clear
Now that you’ve been inspired to reach for your dreams and you know what you need to do, how do you turn those dreams into reality?
It’s all about good habits.
James Clear breaks down the science of habits to give you specific actionable steps to develop good habits and break bad ones.
From accountability charts to habit stacking, Clear will teach you all the proven tips and tricks to help you change your life into what you want it to be.
Who wouldn’t want that?
Mindset Books for Mom Entrepreneurs
11. Daring Greatly by Brené Brown
Even the best productivity and business books aren’t going to help you succeed as a mompreneur if you don’t have the right mindset.
Running a business entails a level of uncertainty and risk. But it can be hard to put yourself out there.
Shame researcher Brené Brown explains to you it’s embracing our vulnerability and imperfection that truly makes us courageous.
By understanding our fear and shame, we can learn to abate it. As women, we need to “dare greatly” so that we can reach the heights we dream of achieving.
12. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
What does the creative life look like?
Is it the tormented artist suffering for their art? Is it scrounging by living on nothing to pursue our passions?
Gilbert says the myth of the tortured artist is a complete lie. If you want more creativity in your life, you need to be much more pragmatic.
In a series of essays, Gilbert outlines her thoughts on creativity. You need to approach your creativity with curiosity and be mindful that you don’t turn it into a burden.
For any creatives out there or anyone who wishes they were more creative, Gilbert has penned a brilliant tome that will inspire you to ponder your own expressiveness.
13. Don’t Overthink It by Anne Bogel
As an entrepreneur, you’ll find you have to make decisions all the time.
For your business and your family, you’ll have some big decisions that will influence the rest of your life. But you’ll also have a million small decisions that can feel like death by a thousand paper cuts.
Do you ever find yourself overthinking situations? Wasting time deciding something as inconsequential as what you should wear today or what to order at lunch.
Tired of her constant indecision and negative thought patterns, Anne Bogel set out to break the cycle.
In Don’t Overthink It, Bogel speaks about the tricks and techniques that can help you stop overthinking and live the life you truly want.
Don’t let your self-doubt get in the way. By practicing mindfulness, and laying down ground rules ahead of time, you’ll find making decisions much easier.
Conclusion
Yes, you can have it all.
You can be a great mom, a successful entrepreneur, and an awesome person. With the right motivation and the right habits, you can achieve your dreams.
These 13 books for mom entrepreneurs are a great starting point. But reading them isn’t enough.
You need to take their words to heart. You need to study them, mark them up, and take action.
If you follow the advice found in these amazing books, you’ll see yourself making progress towards your goals not in small steps, but gigantic leaps.
Yes, your dream life is possible. Now go get it.
About Rachael
Tired of reading overrated bestsellers, Rachael started a book blog to help people read more great books. From the best books for bloggers to the hottest new releases, Booklist Queen has you covered with book recommendations and reading challenges.
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