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The Free Mama: How to Work From Home, Control Your Schedule, and Make More Money
#1 Amazon International Bestseller in Thirteen Categories in Three Countries. Including- Sales & Selling Techniques, Home-Based Business, Small Business, Web Marketing, Family Health & Women Writers. Bookkeeping, Office Automation, Women Writers & Public Relations. Business Consulting.This is one of the TOP freelancing books for women!
Learn what the “Have It All” lifestyle is REALLY all aboutIn The Free Mama, Lauren Golden, founder of The Free Mama Movement, teaches women how to have a life many have only dreamed one where they can make good money AND be there for their families -- without sacrificing one for the other and without guilt.
Learn what balance REALLY is and how to work from home with little ones while still honoring your grown-up self and her dreams and goals. Life is not filled with either-or choices, but rather, is full of this AND that.
Learn how to become a quitter, and why that can be the best thing you’ve ever done for yourself and for your family. You’ll learn to have more by doing less.
Find out why working moms rock, and why self-employment is the absolute best way for mamas to pursue their passion. Learn how the skills you already have are in great demand, and how to turn them into a successful business that produces a steady, predictable source of income.
Lauren, a master at focus and time management, shows you how to set up systems and use the time you have in the best possible way. She shares her “Daily 5” approach to rocking each day’s tasks, and teaches you how to set boundaries in your work and personal lives so that each gets your full attention.
If you’ve had this nagging feeling that you were meant for more, this book will show you how right you are, and how within reach it is.
Learn what the “Have It All” lifestyle is REALLY all aboutIn The Free Mama, Lauren Golden, founder of The Free Mama Movement, teaches women how to have a life many have only dreamed one where they can make good money AND be there for their families -- without sacrificing one for the other and without guilt.
Learn what balance REALLY is and how to work from home with little ones while still honoring your grown-up self and her dreams and goals. Life is not filled with either-or choices, but rather, is full of this AND that.
Learn how to become a quitter, and why that can be the best thing you’ve ever done for yourself and for your family. You’ll learn to have more by doing less.
Find out why working moms rock, and why self-employment is the absolute best way for mamas to pursue their passion. Learn how the skills you already have are in great demand, and how to turn them into a successful business that produces a steady, predictable source of income.
Lauren, a master at focus and time management, shows you how to set up systems and use the time you have in the best possible way. She shares her “Daily 5” approach to rocking each day’s tasks, and teaches you how to set boundaries in your work and personal lives so that each gets your full attention.
If you’ve had this nagging feeling that you were meant for more, this book will show you how right you are, and how within reach it is.
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175 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 7, 2018
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January 5, 2019
I bought this book myself and am not a member of her course. That's important to know right off the bat. This is a good overview of a work-at-home, freelancing option. On the one hand, it covers a lot, and on the other hand, I still feel like you'd need to buy her course to really get into it. That's not totally true. You could figure it out yourself, but it would certainly take more time and effort. It did bother me that there are a few places in the book where she says there's more in her course on the topic at hand (like perhaps she deliberately left it out so that you buy her course, but then I also understand the book can't cover everything--so I'm equally somewhat irritated and understanding). For the record, I don't plan on buying her course (I purchased a different one, though I'm sure hers is fine--they're all fine, but I wanted to spend less).
March 1, 2020
I've been in Lauren's FB group for almost a year now and that's when I had already knew what I was meant to do. I joined the group to gain some perspective on how to do it. I received the book free back in September. I have been so busy with life and my own VA + Web Design business that I hadn't actually read it until this last week.
It was hard for me to put down as I felt connected to Lauren in some ways not just because of the FB group but because we both are originally from Kansas City MO and granted I was raised in Branson MO. She went on vacay there. She helps give you motivation and gives you insight into some things to do to get yourself going.
It was hard for me to put down as I felt connected to Lauren in some ways not just because of the FB group but because we both are originally from Kansas City MO and granted I was raised in Branson MO. She went on vacay there. She helps give you motivation and gives you insight into some things to do to get yourself going.
January 18, 2019
Love, Love, Loved It!!!
Lauren has made me believe in myself more than anyone ever has. I highly recommend the free mama movement to anyone looking for more than the dreadful 9-5. She just has a way of keeping you uplifted even on your struggle days. One of my favorite parts of the book is where she talks about some of the moments that got better when you started out knowing nothing as a mother. Especially the part when your kids finally remember to flush the toilet. I'm over here like, "mine are 8 and 11 and they still can't remember to do that"...haha.
Lauren has made me believe in myself more than anyone ever has. I highly recommend the free mama movement to anyone looking for more than the dreadful 9-5. She just has a way of keeping you uplifted even on your struggle days. One of my favorite parts of the book is where she talks about some of the moments that got better when you started out knowing nothing as a mother. Especially the part when your kids finally remember to flush the toilet. I'm over here like, "mine are 8 and 11 and they still can't remember to do that"...haha.
January 25, 2019
Very helpful and well-organized
Great advice for “Mamas” interested in staying home with their children but still making use of their considerable talents from the workforce. The book is a step-by-step manual about making that leap from the office to the home office. Lauren Golden shares her insights about the process and the big rewards.
Great advice for “Mamas” interested in staying home with their children but still making use of their considerable talents from the workforce. The book is a step-by-step manual about making that leap from the office to the home office. Lauren Golden shares her insights about the process and the big rewards.
May 20, 2019
Great Read. Though, I'd probably prefer the hard copy as this would be a great workbook sort of tool. I'll be purchasing the physical book soon.
Great info. Very inspiring! Lauren is perceived as a woman supporting women with a tough love tone and a tell it like it is attitude. I loved it.
Great info. Very inspiring! Lauren is perceived as a woman supporting women with a tough love tone and a tell it like it is attitude. I loved it.
June 10, 2022
I loved the idea of "working from home, control your schedule, and make more money." The book has some good ideas, but a lot of the information goes back to "The Free Mama community", subscribing to the program, and purchasing her training. If you are looking to work from home as a virtual assistant or freelancing and don't know where to start this book would be great for you.
December 17, 2018
All the feels
This book definitely deserves five stars. There is a TON of value, spunk, and relatabilty. Lauren is so giving and this book exemplifies that. The stories are inspiring and she lays out a step by step plan so that mo!a can have it all.
This book definitely deserves five stars. There is a TON of value, spunk, and relatabilty. Lauren is so giving and this book exemplifies that. The stories are inspiring and she lays out a step by step plan so that mo!a can have it all.
February 14, 2019
Great overview of her program
I purchased the program Lauren created months ago and have LOVED it. She really does set her “students” up for success with so many tools and info to get going. This is a great intro to her program and the basics for getting started.
I purchased the program Lauren created months ago and have LOVED it. She really does set her “students” up for success with so many tools and info to get going. This is a great intro to her program and the basics for getting started.
September 2, 2021
Great book and program! A lot of the book is getting you in the right mindset and some foundational knowledge / expectations, and if you're already there it can leave you wishing there was a lot more detailed / pragmatic advice.
March 27, 2019
Lauren is who gave me the final push I needed to start my own business! This book has kept me motivated!
November 4, 2019
Great motivation. Good bases for starting a Virtual Assistant Business, a little rough on views of MLM. She's encouraging and has a lot of helpful tips.
August 19, 2020
So encouraging!
Lauren wrote plainly and honestly. And with heart. She's right. If you think you can do this, you can! Here's to freedom!!
Lauren wrote plainly and honestly. And with heart. She's right. If you think you can do this, you can! Here's to freedom!!
December 8, 2020
Great read and inspiration for any mama looking to start her own business! Perfect for getting you in the right head space.
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