I almost didn’t hit record on this one.
Lately I’ve been in a really dark season. Physically, mentally, emotionally. Showing up online (or anywhere) has felt impossible. I talk about what I’m not posting right now (spoiler: nothing), why creating when you’re in a raw and vulnerable space feels so complicated, and how social media can amplify those feelings of not being good enough.

But this episode isn’t just about the heavy.
It’s also about the little glimmers that keep me going as both a mother and a founder. Those moments that remind me why I keep showing up even when it’s hard.

In this episode, I share:
💛 The reality of balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and my own health struggles
💛 Why showing up when things feel heavy matters to me (and maybe to you)
💛 The power of finding even one person who truly gets it (and why that didn’t happen for me on the first try)
💛 The glimmers that are keeping me going right now, including:

• Having a mentor who sees and understands me
• A beautiful Mother Founder call that reminded me why this movement matters

• A drawing from my illustrator’s daughter that lit me up inside
  

💛 A heartfelt shout out to Dr. Alexis Reid of Eco Chic Movement. Her kindness and expertise got me through one of my hardest seasons as a mom.

If you’re in a dark or difficult season yourself, this episode is for you. You’re not alone

Links & Mentions from this Episode
My book: Mom’s Business Baby
A board book to help explain entrepreneurship to your little ones, created from my own journey of building a business with babies in tow.Order your copy here

Eco Chic Movement (Dr. Alexis Reid)
https://ecochicmovement.com/?ref=Darcy(This shout out isn’t sponsored or paid. I’ve just been using Eco Chic’s products for years, and I love them so much that I have a referral link and a code to share. If you use them, I may earn a small store credit with Eco Chic at no extra cost to you.)
Code: DARCY15 for 15% off your first order

Before the weekly musings begin, I wanted to share the story behind it all; the real, layered path that led me to entrepreneurship, motherhood, and eventually, the Mother Founder Movement.In this episode, I open up about:
• Growing up in a military family and craving stability
• A life-changing injury that derailed my plans
• Why I built Bowda Creative Co. as a remote-first business long before it was the norm
• Navigating chronic pain, high-risk pregnancies, and becoming the breadwinner
• What pushed me to write Mom’s Business Baby and how that book sparked a movement
• Why I’m tired of “mompreneur” stereotypes and what I want Mother Founder Musings to beThis isn’t a polished pitch. It’s a voice note from the middle of building a business, raising kids, and figuring it out in real time.If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing both (and doing it alone) this space is for you.