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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 27 MIN

Autism Mom Creates Etsy Business That Ships Worldwide | Monica McDonald of The Fine Lime

from Highlighther: Shining the Spotlight on Female Entrepreneurs · host Jenny Herman

Send Fan Mail!When your child has extra needs that limit your work options, sometimes you have to get creative on how to bring in an income for your family. Monica McDonald has three boys with autism. She couldn't work a traditional outside-the-home job, so she decided to sell items on Etsy. That wasn't sustainable long-term; however, through that experience, she created a business fifteen years strong!In this episode you'll hear:It's ok to make mistakes if you do this...How entrepreneurship changed MonicaOne of THE best things to do before starting a businessWhy supporting other small businesses is important for your businessAnd moreMonica McDonald is the savvy entrepreneur behind The Fine Lime artisan yarn shop. She took a skill learned in childhood and turned it into a business that ships worldwide.Interact with MonicaOn Instagram and  FacebookAt YouTubeShop her websiteConnect with HighlightHerJoin the fun with HighlightHer Network on Facebook and Instagram!Love supporting small businesses and hearing great stories?  Sign up here for the podcast newsletter, The Scoop!Enjoyed the podcast? Tap that follow button!CreditsEditing: Greg HermanMusic: “Corporate Inspiration” track - by Oleksandr Savochka at Pixabay

Send Fan Mail! When your child has extra needs that limit your work options, sometimes you have to get creative on how to bring in an income for your family. Monica McDonald has three boys with autism. She couldn't work a traditional outside-the-home job, so she decided to sell items on Etsy. That wasn't sustainable long-term; however, through that experience, she created a business fifteen years strong! In this episode you'll hear: It's ok to make mistakes if you do this...How entrepreneursh...

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