Insights & Tips from FM Bookkeeping

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What Help Really Looks Like as a Mother and Entrepreneur — And How to Ask for It

Mariel carried the weight of doing everything alone until she realized help wasn’t weakness — it was the support she needed to thrive as a mother and entrepreneur.
Mariel Fry
December 15, 2025
8 min read

From Disappointment to Acceptance: My Journey Through Gender Expectations

Mariel felt guilt and sadness learning her second baby was a boy — but through therapy, she found peace knowing her sons would share a lifelong brotherly bond.
Mariel Fry
November 10, 2025
7 min read

Mompreneur Edition: From Meltdowns to Milestones - The Real Mompreneur Journey

Mariel explores the messy harmony of entrepreneurship and motherhood—embracing imperfect days, celebrating small wins, and finding structure in the chaos.
Mariel Fry
August 5, 2025
3 min read

Mompreneur Edition: Why "Balance" is my word of the year (2025)

Mariel learns to balance entrepreneurship with new motherhood—embracing grace, support, and adaptability along the way.
Mariel Fry
January 6, 2025
4 min read

Mompreneur Edition: Holding On To Your Old Identity While Paving a Way for a New One

Mariel explores the transformation of identity before and after having a child.
Mariel Fry
May 12, 2025
4 min read

Mompreneur Edition: Why Waking Up Early Changed My Business (and How You Can Do It Too!)

Mariel compares her pre-baby and post-baby routines, highlighting the significant shift in lifestyle.
Mariel Fry
April 7, 2025
2 min read

Mompreneur Edition: Why Moms Just Need The Mental, Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Break

Mariel reflects on the importance of taking breaks as a mompreneur.
Mariel Fry
April 4, 2025
4 min read

Mompreneur Edition: The Two Words That Made Me Feel Seen & Heard From Pregnancy to Postpartum

Mariel reflects on the essential roles of education and support during pregnancy and postpartum.
Mariel Fry
March 5, 2025
7 min read

Mompreneur Edition: Mental Load. What is it? And How Do You "Deal"?

Mariel Fry, owner of FM Bookkeeping, discusses the mental load that many mompreneurs carry on a daily basis.
Mariel Fry
February 18, 2025
5 min read

Balancing Business and Babies: How I’m Navigating Life as a Mompreneur

Mariel Fry, founder of FM Bookkeeping, shares her experience balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood, offering practical tips for mompreneurs, such as embracing flexibility, outsourcing tasks, and prioritizing self-care.
Mariel Fry
January 20, 2025
5 min read

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