Life & Work with Emily Jacobs

Today we’d like to introduce you to Emily Jacobs.

Hi Emily, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
One year after publishing my book, Life Your Life For You (Not Your Mom) January 2023, my life completely transformed. First, let me rewind. It all started around the birth of my first child in 2017. I was 38 years old, stable nursing career, new marriage, and new house. Life was good. And then….my ultimate longest dream came true, I became a mom! It was everything I could have hoped for! And yet, my heart felt torn. Am I done dreaming? Is that it? I felt selfish even thinking of another desire. If I voiced it out loud to loved ones, I was asked if I was ungrateful. And yet, I couldn’t quite my heart. That desire to dream and make an impact in this world (while being a mom) kept growing stronger. I just knew that dreams don’t have to end at motherhood. For years, I shared stories about the experiences and life lessons I learned from my challenging mother-daughter relationship. My mom constantly kept saying, “I gave up my life for my kids” (first with pride and later sounded resentful). I knew it would be my obligation to write a different story for myself.
The strangest thing happened in my mid-thirties, people told me…“you should write a book about it.” That little nudge had started seven years prior.
After the birth of my second daughter, it was finally time to share my story when I saw myself repeating patterns like my mom. It was time to provide support for women with difficult mother daughter relationships and let them know they are not alone. It was time to create a resource to break cycles!

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
What transpired after my first book came a true confidence in believing in myself that anything is possible and I love that I can model that for my children. I’ve been able to grow a successful community and coaching business, been featured on 50 podcasts, 2 news segments on TV, keynote speaking engagements, and hosted my first 100+ person live event supporting moms. Today, I stand as a symbol of resilience, ready to guide fellow moms through the transformative journey I took. I’m living proof that we can redefine our lives, overcome challenges, and mend difficult relationships. Closing one chapter isn’t an end; it’s the beginning of a new story. I’m here to empower other moms to create lives they genuinely love. It might be a scary and messy journey, but as I’ve learned, it’s a journey worth taking. I’m here to share my story, inspire change, and show every mom that despite the struggles, they too can forge a path to a life they love.

Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
My company, Empowered Moms, was born as a community where we raise the bars for mothers who know they are worthy of more to overcome fear and guilt, pursue big dreams and create a life they love beyond motherhood through coaching and community. Empowered Moms is for ANY and ALL MOMS (new moms, working moms, SAH moms, mompreneurs, empty nesters +) who are ready to move forward, create healthy boundaries, break cycles, and recognize their worth.
We strive on community, connection, and collaboration over competition. We host a free zoom networking call every month. Just jump in our website to sign up.
AND…..On October 6th, we are hosting our 2nd Empowered Moms Live Event in Michigan. Imagine what it would feel like to be in a room full of like-minded moms who are dreaming BIG, creating healthy relationships, and supporting each other. Join us for amazing inspirational event all about up-leveling motherhood, featuring top keynote speakers, and showcasing mom-owned businesses!

Contact Info:

• Website: https://empoweredmoms.co/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dremilyjacobs/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dremilyjacobs