I’m Megan — A Work From Home Mom in Marketing (Here’s My Real Story)
If you found this because you’re Googling:
- work from home mom jobs
- marketing work from home jobs
- remote jobs with a baby
- self employed mom life
Hi. I’m Megan.
I’m a marketing consultant, founder, and work-from-home mom building my business during nap time — and occasionally during an episode of Trash Truck.
But my work-from-home story didn’t start with self-employment.
Year One: Working Full-Time Remote With a Baby
The first year of my baby’s life, I worked full-time remote for a startup.
Not part-time.
Not freelance.
Not “when I could.”
Full-time.
I was at the manager level, which did give me more flexibility — but I still had real deliverables, real launches, and real expectations.
Here’s what made it possible:
- My MIL came over one day a week.
- My mom came over one day a week.
- In the early months, sometimes two days on high-pressure weeks.
- My team was genuinely supportive about me having a baby.
- I blocked calls during sleep windows.
- I hid wake-window availability when I could.
- I over-communicated timelines.
Was it seamless? No.
Was it strategic? Yes.
Startup culture can actually work in your favor if the team is human and outcome-driven instead of clock-watching.
That season taught me something important:
Remote marketing jobs are real.
But they require support and structure.
The Transition to Self-Employment
For the past year and a half, I’ve been self-employed through my business, Your Branding Gal.
But I want to be transparent:
Even though my LLC is about a year old, I did not start from scratch.
I’ve freelanced for years.
I’ve worked with past employers.
I’ve taken on contract projects.
I’ve done advisory work on the side.
So when I made the jump, it was easier because:
- I already had a network.
- I already had experience.
- I already knew what I was good at.
That matters.
What I Actually Do for Work
I’m a marketing strategist and consultant.
Right now, my work includes:
- Content engine builds
- Quarterly execution partnerships
- Retainer advisory work
- Website builds
- Workshops and intensives
- Fractional marketing strategy
And very soon, I’m launching a DIY course template for founders who can’t afford my services but still want clarity.
You can learn more about my consulting work at:
👉 yourbrandinggal.com
I’ve intentionally honed in on a few offerings instead of trying to do everything.
That clarity is what makes remote consulting sustainable.
If You’re in Marketing and Want to Work From Home
Here’s what I recommend:
1. Look for 1099 or Contract Roles
Not every job needs to be W2.
Search for:
- Contract marketing manager
- Fractional marketing
- 1099 marketing consultant
2. Check Job Boards Like The Mom Project
There are platforms built specifically for flexible roles for moms.
3. Freelance for Past Employers
Reach out to:
- Former bosses
- Former coworkers
- Agencies you’ve worked with
You’d be surprised how many need help but don’t want to hire full-time.
4. Tell Your Network What You Do
LinkedIn is powerful.
Family and friends are powerful too.
Let people know:
- What you’re offering
- Who you help
- What problem you solve
Offer discounted rates in the beginning if needed.
The first year is hustle.
But that hustle can create long-term flexibility.
The Real Talk About Risk
We also downgraded our life.
We sold our house.
We reduced expenses.
We simplified.
I’ll write more about that someday.
But I don’t want anyone reading this thinking I magically became a self-employed mom without trade-offs.
There were trade-offs.
The reward?
More flexibility.
More ownership.
More freedom over my time.
What You’ll Find in This Work Category
In this section of the blog, I share:
- How I worked full-time remote with a baby
- How I transitioned to consulting
- How to find marketing WFH jobs
- Systems that support self-employed moms
- Interviews with other work-from-home moms
- Honest income and trade-off conversations
If you’re building something — a remote job, a consulting business, freelance income — this is where I share what’s real.
Why I’m Sharing This
Because when I was Googling:
“work from home marketing jobs”
“self employed mom schedule”
“how to freelance with a toddler”
I wanted someone to show me what it actually looked like.
So this is me doing that.
Final Thoughts
I’m a mom.
I’m also a marketing strategist.
Both can exist at the same time.
If you’re here trying to figure out how to build a career while raising babies — you’re not alone.
And it doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s version.
