From Corporate to Mompreneur: Taylor Johnson's Journey of Passion

What if the thing that feels like a mess right now… is actually the start of your most meaningful work?

In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Taylor Johnson—wife, mom of two, and founder of The Mompreneur Paper Co.—as she shares her real and raw journey from a corporate job she hated to building a planner company that’s helping moms all over the country bring balance to business and family life.

We talk about:

• What it really looks like to start before you’re ready
• How Taylor built a product-based business from scratch without a business degree or experience
• The mindset shifts that helped her push through self-doubt and external doubt
• Why doing work that lights you up changes everything
• And how motherhood can actually fuel your dreams, not hold them back

If you’ve ever felt torn between being present at home and pursuing your purpose, this episode will remind you that it’s not either/or—it can be both.

🎧 Listen now and ask yourself:
“What dream have I been sitting on just because I didn’t know where to start?”

Keywords

Mompreneur, entrepreneurship, planner, self-discovery, real estate, business growth, women in business, work-life balance, personal development, community support

Summary

In this conversation, Taylor Johnson shares her journey as a mompreneur, discussing her transition from a corporate job to real estate and ultimately creating the Mompreneur Planner. She emphasizes the importance of self-discovery, community support, and continuous learning in her entrepreneurial journey. Taylor highlights the challenges she faced, the significance of balancing motherhood with business, and the impact of pursuing one's passion. She encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to take action, embrace failure, and seek out problems worth solving.

Takeaways

Creating a business that aligns with personal values is crucial.
Self-discovery often leads to unexpected career paths.
Community support can significantly impact entrepreneurial success.
Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship requires intentional planning.
Continuous learning is essential for personal and professional growth.
Embracing failure is part of the journey to success.
Authenticity in business fosters genuine connections.
Finding problems worth solving can lead to meaningful work.
Surrounding yourself with supportive individuals is vital.
Taking action is the key to gaining clarity and confidence.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery
02:44 Navigating Career Choices and Family Dynamics
05:42 Transitioning into Real Estate
08:44 Creating a Planner for Moms in Business
11:41 Overcoming Challenges in Product Development
14:46 The Shift from Real Estate to Entrepreneurship
17:50 Finding Alignment and Purpose
20:57 Expanding the Planner Business
23:39 Balancing Family Life and Business
27:25 Overcoming Doubts and Negative Voices
30:42 The Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
34:33 Taking Action Without a Business Degree
36:16 Finding Clarity Through Action
37:31 The Importance of Authentic Networking
40:34 Learning from Others and Collaboration
41:59 The Reality of Entrepreneurship
42:49 Encouraging Others to Pursue Their Dreams
44:09 Modeling Possibility for Future Generations
46:30 Finding Balance and Purpose
47:05 Solving Problems and Living Meaningfully

Aligned & Ascending is an 8-week space where I help you get clear on your next step, your message, your offers—all of it—so you can stop second-guessing everything and actually build the purpose-driven business you’ve been thinking about.

So if you’re craving clarity and momentum—and a business that feels like you—DM me the word ALIGN on Instagram to get all the info.