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"What I love most about being a work-at-home parent is the flexibility it offers. I love being here when my older daughters get home from school. I enjoy hearing about their day. I feel very fortunate to be doing something I truly love, and being able to be here for my children, though challenging at times, is a priority for me."

Ann Allen, Rochester, MN

Ann's Profile Features:

• EP Snapshot
• Home Career Highlights
• EP Discount
• Voice of Experience
• More & Misc.

 

EP: Ann Allen

• Mom to 3 children, ages 5 - 11
• Partner to Paul Allen, a computer geek

Contact Info:

Ann Allen

Wearable Mamas

2916 15 Ave NW

Rochester, MN 55901

Phone: (507) 288-4161

Email: [email protected]

URL: http://www.lollygag.com/mamas

 

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EP Title(s):

• Artist

Previous Career: I have worked almost every job imaginable -- retail, waitress, bookeeper, singing telegrams, office manager, realtor and even auctioneer.

Degree: No specific degrees. I have learned more from my children than I would have ever learned in school!

Work Hours/Week: I really don't know -- all those little "seconds" add up!

 

Years Working@Home: My business is 9 months old.

 

Profile Date: 5/98

Home Biz: Wearable Mamas, offering products that celebrate the spirit of women.

 

Top Products/Services:

• Consulting and "Hands On" Organizational Service
• Booklet: "Quick Start Guide to Organizing your Home"
• Binder-style booklet: "A-Z Organizing Tips"
• "ORDER it Done" Organizing Box

Primary Market: Women of all ages.

 

Mission Statement: To celebrate the sisterhood and spirit of women.

 

Home Career Goals:I hope to continue to grow Wearable Mamas. I want to add more designs and make more contacts for selling both retail and wholesale. I hope to continue merging motherhood and business so that both will thrive!

 

Home Career Defining Moment: I have a design called "Sister Mamas" that celebrates the sisterhood of all women. I went to a LLL conference and had so many great comments about my products. When I was driving home that day I felt at peace and really proud of what I had accomplished.

 

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EP Discount

Mention the EP Profiles and you'll receive free shipping on any Wearable Mamas product order. Just send a message to Ann at [email protected] with the subject heading "EP Profiles" and your preferred contact info, and I'll be in touch soon!

 

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A Voice of Experience

EP Motivating Force:

Putting my kids in day care just wasn't an option for me. I really wanted to be here yet I wanted to have an outlet for my creativity. I feel very fortunate to have been able to merge the two.

 

EP Musings:

I think that my daughters are really proud of my work (as long as it doesn't take too much away from them). I recently did a poster for our city-wide anti-violence campaign. My seven year old really loves to point out my posters all over town, saying, "Mom you are a famous arteest!" I think it is important for children to see their parents enjoying what they do -- whatever it is.

 

EP Advice:

Guess I am redundant here -- but love it! If you are starting your own business be sure that you find a product or service that you enjoy and believe in.

 

Also, start slow -- don't invest too much of yourself or your money initially.

 

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More & Misc.

 

Favorite Pastime: Reading, walking, yoga and other "battery charging activities."

 

Keywords: feminist, women, art, mirrors, sisterhood, sister

 

Favorite Quote:

" Girls can be anything...except roosters!"

 

-- my daughter Olivia when she was 4 1/2

 

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