Super Mom: Creating Your Village with Self Care and Self Love
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Tahmina Watson is an immigration attorney and founder of Watson Immigration Law in Seattle,
Washington. She is also the author of two books, Legal Heroes in the Trump Era, and The Startup Visa. Tahmina was named Puget Sound Business Journal's Woman of the Year in 2020 and was also named as one of Business Insider's Top Startup Lawyers by nomination in 2021. She is a regular contributor to Above the Law and Entrepreneur Magazine as well as has been featured in array of other publications including CNN, Forbes, Bloomberg, to name a few. Tahmina is also the host of the award-winning podcast Tahmina Talks Immigration, as well as The Startup Visa Podcast which she recently launched in 2022.In this episode let’s hear Tahmina Watson as she shares her story not only as an Immigration lawyer but also as a super mom!
[00:00 - 04:10] Juggling Business and Parenting
- Tahmina Watson is an immigration attorney and founder of Watson Immigration Law.
- She specializes in business immigration, helping businesses hire foreign nationals, and helping family members reunite.
- She also provides pro bono services to help families separated by the government.
[04:10 - 14:28] Mom Entrepreneurs Need These Tips To Thrive
- Having a business that provides more than just a skill set is important, as it includes things such as bookkeeping, marketing, etc. there are a lot of things beyond the services you’re providing.
- Make Life Easier: Keep Your Vitamins at Hand, Find Your Keys, and Have a Village
[14:28 - 22:24 How to Survive as a New Mom and Keep Your Business Life afloat
- Being new moms we usually miss a lot of things and we start to adjust to things we are not accustomed to.
- She recommends self-care and self-love as the top business tips for mom entrepreneurs.
- Making sure one has their own "village" at home and at work is important to have peace of mind and feel fulfilled
- Create your own life hacks for the things that you do all the time.
- Tahmina added to not sweat the small things, it is not going to be perfect.
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- Your hair isn’t going to be perfect or your lipstick isn’t going to be on all the time.
- Wear your imperfections as bad of honor.
- Purchase and read her book: Start Up Visa
- Or listen to her podcast at Tahmina Talks Immigration
[22:25 - 27:05] Motherhood Gives Mothers Superpowers
- Tahmina Shares that she has become a Bird Watcher during the pandemic and learned how to use long lens cameras.
- She shares that when she became a mother, she realized that she had a different level of compassion and empathy for other professions.
- She encourages other mothers to own their space and be themselves, and share their stories and knowledge with others.
[27:18 - 28:18] Closing words.
- Connect with Tahmina with the links below!
- Check us out on our website, YouTube, and Instagram! links below!
Key Quotes
"You need a village. If you have a partner, divide and conquer. If your children are old enough to put their clothes away, have them help you. Let them know Mommy needs help. Have your village in any way that works for you." - Tahmina Watson
Connect with Tahmina
Follow her on Facebook and both of her Instagram accountsaccounts:@tahminatalks and @tahmina.watson
And check her website at watsonimmigrationlaw.com
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