Mothers are finding it increasingly difficult to balance their business interests and family responsibility. Even if the woman in question is the breadwinner in the family, society seems to question her credentials as a mum, especially if she is achieving success.

Carolyn Cresswell, founder and owner of Carman’s fine foods, contends that although she only works 4 days a week and leaves office by 5 30 pm most days, people make up their minds about her before asking questions.

By and large it seems that when a woman is a successful entrepreneur it leads to the belief that she is a bad mother for not spending time with her children.

Carolyn gives this assumption the lie – she is both a successful entrepreneur and mother; she helms a $24 million empire, made the BRW Young Rich list this year and manages time with her kids just fine.

Carolyn is one of only 13 women to make the prestigious list this year. Other female entrepreneurs made the BRW Fast Starters and Fast 100 lists, but to make the Young Rich list takes time, effort and dedication to grow a company and one’s personal financial success to the level needed to qualify.

Her astronomical talent and sheer grit and determination should be celebrated in our modern age.  A woman who is achieving success should not be questioned or second guessed.

Brava Carolyn!

Shannon Lavenia- Polaris Media Group