Success Story: Mother Daughter Empower, a Social Enterprise
In this interview with Ownr, Tara Filteau shares her journey as Founder & CEO of Mother Daughter Empower, her keys to success, and the advice she has for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Contents
- What is Mother Daughter Empower?
- Tara, tell us about yourself.
- Give us some background on your business and how you got started as an entrepreneur.
- What does a day in the life look like for you as a business owner? Do you have a morning or night routine you swear by?
- What is one key lesson you’ve learned as an entrepreneur?
- Favourite app or platform you’ve used for your business?
- Fill in the blank: the most rewarding part of doing what I do every day is….
- Was there a certain point that you knew the industry you’re currently in would be your career?
- Supporting small, local businesses is now more important than ever. Can you share a few of your favourites?
- What’s next for Mother Daughter Empower? Any exciting plans you can share?
- Finally, what advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs?
- Where can we learn more about Mother Daughter Empower?
What is Mother Daughter Empower?
Mother Daughter Empower is a social enterprise on a mission to empower the next generation of young girls, to be who they are and become anything they want to be! Girls today are growing up in a world that looks far different than the one that we grew up in, so we provide moms and caregivers with the tips, tools and resources that they need to raise empowered girls. Join our empowering mother-daughter community, check out our podcast, join us at our annual conference or at one of mother daughter retreats, each opportunity is a one-of a kind experience that will empower your relationship and inspire you to lead the way, together we will raise the next generation of empowered girls!
Tara, tell us about yourself.
I am a wife and a mom of three, (two girls and a boy all under the age of 10) a parent and community advocate and the founder and CEO of Mother Daughter Empower or as I like to call it, my fourth child.
Give us some background on your business and how you got started as an entrepreneur.
Ahhh it’s a long story are you ready? Back in 2018 I ran for council in my local municipality in Innisfil, Ontario because I really wa