Mompreneur Spotlight- Kim Gellman
Kimberly Gellman
St. Louis Mo
Astrological Sign: Leo
# of children: 2
Ages: 11 & 13
Favorite Business Book: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (follow your dreams)
Linked Working by Lewis Howes (building an effective network for your
business and making friends in the process)
Favorite Family Book: Parenting Teens with Love & Logic
Favorite Quote:” Never bend your head, hold it high. Look the world straight
in the eye.” Helen Keller
1. Which came first: the biz or the kid? Biz while pregnant
2. What is your biggest productivity secret- the thing that helps you
accomplish the most in your day? An hour of some type of exercise and 8
hours of sleep
3. How well do you feel you are balancing motherhood and
entrepreneurship? Any tips? It’s a challenge. I delegate as much as
possible. I prioritize. I try not be a superhero. I try not to over commit.
Learn to say no. I have dinner with my kids every night and family time on
the weekends.
4. What was the tipping point for you when you realized you were truly an
entrepreneur? The eurphoria I felt when I had a network of vendors and
relationships built with repeat customers
5. What one word describes your purpose in your family, your biz and
your life? Passion for life and people
6. Where do you find your greatest source of support for your goals in
your family, business and life? My community of friends, my parents and my
mentors
7. What do you do to recharge your spiritual batteries? Yoga and meditation
and lots of hugs from my family
8. One thing you can’t live without: ahi tuna rolls
9. iPhone or Blackberry? Iphone
10. Chocolate or Vanilla? Chocolate
11. PC or Mac? Always a Mac
12. Which do you do most often: Eat out, Order In or Cook it yourself? Eat
out way too much but love to cook when I plan.
13. Who is your biggest supporter? My husband
14. Who is your greatest inspiration? My father who’s also an entrepreneur
15. What do you see yourself doing in 5 years? Starting another business
while working on a beach.
Name of Business: ArtisticSensations.com
URL http://artisticsensations.com, blog.artisticsensations.com
Linked In http://www.linkedin.com/in/kimgellman
Twitter http://twitter.com/artisticsens
Facebook http://profile.to/artisticsensations
