32. Clarita Monrose | Receipts, Resilience, and Rebirth: Finding Freedom in Motherhood and Entrepreneurship

Are you a mom navigating the balance between motherhood and entrepreneurship—or dreaming about making that leap? Don't miss this inspiring episode of the Mom-Me podcast! Host Angela Tate sits down with Clarita Monrose, founder of CME Accounting, to talk candidly about her journey from corporate life to starting her own business as a single mom. They explore the power of flexibility, community, resilience, and what it really takes to harmonize ambition with motherhood. Whether you're in the trenches or just starting to dream, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, empowered, and ready to take the next step. Listen in now!   "Community is very important. Being open in terms of what your needs are, allowing people to help you. I've learned to fall back a little bit, allow myself to be taken care of, recognize that it doesn't mean you can't do it. You just have to do it a different way. So there are changes that need to be made to accommodate this new life." - Clarita Monrise   Key Takeaways: The Case for Flexibility: Working moms need flexible work environments to thrive—Clarita shares how the lack of workplace flexibility led her to entrepreneurship. The Motherhood Shift: Hear how becoming a mom changed everything for Clarita—including her career priorities, identity, and values. Juggling vs. Balancing: There's no perfect "balance"—it's about harmonizing family, self, and business in a way that feels authentic. Divorce, Resilience & Reinvention: As a newly single mom, Clarita opens up about navigating motherhood, business, and life post-divorce—with grace and determination. Redefining Success on Her Terms: From corporate audit to launching her own bookkeeping firm—Clarita proves success isn't one-size-fits-all. Community is Key: Building a network of support—from family to fellow moms—is not a luxury, it's a lifeline. Raising Future Leaders: Clarita's daughter is already recording her own podcast—proof that modeling ambition and self-worth impacts the next generation. Starting Over Isn't a Setback: Whether it's career pivots or life transitions, this episode is a powerful reminder that it's never too late to begin again.   About Clarita Monrose: Clarita is the founder of CME Accounting LLC, with over a decade of experience spanning Deloitte Tax LLP, Stanford School of Medicine, several law firms, and contractor roles with both tech and interior design firms. Originally from Saint Lucia and now based in New York, her passion for business started early—assisting in a local shop as a teen in St. Lucia and participating in Junior Achievement. She's especially passionate about supporting aspiring entrepreneurs with the financial side of starting a business, helping make the leap into entrepreneurship feel less overwhelming. She also works with established business owners who know they need accounting help but feel intimidated by the process. Clarita creates a judgment-free space where every question is welcome, and her collaborative approach empowers business owners to make informed decisions. Beyond the numbers, she's a community builder, podcast host, and proud mom who finds joy in hiking, dancing, and baking.    Connect with Clarita: LinkedIn (Personal): Clarita M EmmanuelBook a Call: www.cmeaccountingllc.com/contact CME Accounting LLC: LinkedIn: CME AccountingInstagram: @cmeaccountingllc Facebook: CME Accounting LLC Begin, Build, Blossom Podcast: Instagram: @beginbuildblossom Facebook: Begin Build BlossomYouTube: @BeginBuildBlossom   Connect with Angela: Book a Meeting: https://calendly.com/talenttrek/prescreen Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelatait/ Check out my Website: http://www.angelatait.com   **Check out our best selling collaborative book with other female founders on Amazon: Taking the Plunge Check out my newly published book on how to hire, inspire and train top talent in your organization: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4PMTFQB