Moms are the most hardworking people in the world. So, when we hear of mothers adding “opening and managing a business” on top of their to-do’s, we can’t help but think that she must be Wonder Woman.
A mom entrepreneur is a woman who does it all and more – and there are many of you here, especially in online selling!
If you’re a mom thinking of starting your business but still hesitating, take inspiration from these successful mompreneurs and momfluencers in the Philippines.
Alro read: Business and Life Tips for Mompreneurs
Inspiring Pinay mompreneurs
Defining “success” for mompreneurs can be subjective, but here are some of the most well-known Filipina entrepreneurs who are also mothers:
Dr. Vicki Belo
She’s a household name in the Philippines, and probably the most popular mompreneur in the country. Her name is also name synonymous with beauty in the Philippines.
Dr. Vicky Belo is a celebrity dermatologist and the founder of the Belo Medical Group, the country’s first and only ambulatory cosmetic surgicenter accredited by the National Accreditation Board of Hospitals and Healthcare Providers.
Dr. Belo exemplifies the drive and dedication of a mompreneur. She has juggled the demands of motherhood with building a successful business, proving that women can excel in both spheres. Her story is an inspiration to aspiring mompreneurs, demonstrating that ambition and a nurturing spirit can go hand in hand.
Learn more about Dr. Belo’s success story here.
Mia Villanueva
Bag designer Mia Villanueva is the force behind MCV designs, a local brand known for its line of gorgeous bags. Before her mompreneur journey, Villanueva used to work in a bank but had to leave her corporate job due to her daughter’s diagnosis of dyslexia.
Her love for jewelry and bags, however, encouraged her to capitalize on her passion and open her business – despite not receiving formal education or training in design. According to this mompreneur, she learned her craft through experience.
Thanks to her work-from-home setup, Villanueva managed to design and sell bags while being with her children.
Helen Go
products for home and body care.
Helen Go is a proud mother, as well as the proud owner of Escents Aromatherapy. Her business promotes natural living with handcrafted aromatherapy products for wellness and health. At the same time, all of her products are eco-friendly.
Before starting her business, Go worked in interior design. She was also a stay-at-home mother who loved cooking, baking, and handcrafting jewelry. She also made colognes and perfumes to give during Christmas and other celebrations. Eventually, she realized that her hobby can be a business.
Now, she creates natural beauty products and home care items and still has time to take care of her kids.
Also read: Top Beauty Products to Sell in the Philippines
Tweetie De Leon-Gonzales
her creativity & personal style through her unique pieces.
Image from TdLG IG
This former model is the woman behind TdLG, a brand known for its stunning collection of jewelry and fashion items. But apart from being a business owner, she’s also an actress, a TV personality and a full-time mother. This wonder woman enjoys designing fashion items while still making sure she fulfills her mommy duties.
Erika Rodica
for bikini tops and bottoms.” Image from @erikrodika
Erika Rodica is the founder and CEO of Eika Swimwear, an online brand established in 2014. When she isn’t designing and marketing her amazing swimwear, Rodica spends her time creating content, offering entrepreneurship advice, and speaking to other women. But her most important role is her job as a single mother to her daughter.
When asked how she managed her business and still be a mom at the same time, Rodica says mompreneurs should accomplish at least 3 major tasks for the day before they attend to other responsibilities. Mothers, after all, are no strangers to never-ending tasks. Therefore, she recommends systemizing and prioritizing tasks.
Ginger Gaddi
Gaddi is two things at once: a manager of 2 businesses (Flowers by Ginger and Ginger Events Styling) and a mom to three boys. Her entrepreneurship journey began in college when she used to sell cosmetics.
Eventually, she decided to start her own design company offering custom styling services to level up every celebration. Today, her magic touch has graced some of the biggest events, weddings and celebrations in the country.
Ingrid Chavez-Hernandez
home items. Image from @hautehomemanila
Ingrid Chaves-Hernandez used to work at former Sen. Manny Villar’s retail group. She was also balancing her work with her business when she learned that she was pregnant with twins.
Her pregnancy was a high-risk one so her doctor discouraged her from traveling and working long hours, which meant OT and strenuous office tasks were no longer allowed. As a result, she took a sabbatical and was unable to return to her office job since caring for twins took much of her time.
It was during this time that she started Haute Home Manila, which offered a line of customizable handmade dining items. The business gave her more time to be with her kids while enabling her to live out her passion.
Pamela Bugayong-Donato
Mompreneur Pam Donato is one of the people behind AIDE, a healthcare app that connects patients to doctors. A first in the Philippines, this app was the result of her lost cause of finding help for her grandmother who needed medical attention.
AIDE offers a variety of home healthcare services, such as home vaccinations, doctor consultations, nursing care, laboratory tests and more.
Ava Vitug
Tuyo is always a staple in most Filipino households. Ava Vitug knows this well as her small food business Gourmet Tita becomes a household brand in terms of gourmet tuyo (and other food products). This mompreneur’s passion for cooking became her business when she started cooking gourmet tuyo from her home.
She is one busy woman. Apart from running Gourmet Tita, she is also a digital marketing manager and a copywriter for brands based in Singapore and in the US. But her most important role is her Super Mom role to her children.
Marianne Marcial
Marianne Marcial is a full-time mom to three kids with a full-time position in the marketing industry (which is fortunately a work-from-home setup). She has always wanted to start a business that achieves two things: expressing her passion and advocating Filipino Culture.
ATIN PH is the product of these dreams. The brand sells inabel blankets, which she sources from Ilocos. Marcial promotes the preservation of Filipino traditions via handmade creations that improve the livelihood of her fellow Filipinos.
Famous mompreneur vloggers and momfluencers
Viy Cortez
One of the most popular vloggers in the Philippines, Viy is known for her relatable vlogs about her life as a mompreneur.
She is the co-founder of Flex and Shine, a clothing line for kids. Her YouTube channel “Flex and Shine Mommy Viy: has over 12 million subscribers.
Solenn Heussaff
A former actress, Solenn Heussaff is now a successful vlogger and entrepreneur. She is the co-founder of Nena Kids, a clothing line for children.
She also owns or co-owns other businesses, including Tili Dahli, a baby clothing brand; Solenn Manila, a food and lifestyle brand; Rebel, a fitness app; Bolzico Beef, a brand of grass-fed steak; and Chingolo, a deli and kitchen.
Her YouTube channel showcases her life as a mom, wife, traveler, and entrepreneur.
Andi Manzano
Andi Manzano is a multi-faceted Filipina personality who balances her career in radio and hosting with being a mompreneur.
While her primary focus seems to be on her family life and travels showcased on her Youtube channel, she’s known to be at the helm of two businesses: Incy Rooms, a kids’ furniture store, and A-Meal-Ya’s, a food business serving up delicious family staples.
Sky Gavin
Sky Gavin is a mompreneur and momfluencer. She creates content for her vlog and social media that focuses on mom-related topics, such as childcare, budgeting, recipes and family outings.
Beyond this, Sky is an accomplished figure in the PR and marketing field. She’s also involved in mompreneurship endeavors, including building an online community for moms and offering online workshops.
Saab Magalona-Bacarro
Saab Magalona wears three hats: vlogger, artist, and mompreneur.
Her vlog covers a range of creative and mom-related topics, such as art tutorials and inspiration.family life with an artistic twist, and lifestyle vlogs showcasing her life as a working mom and artist.
In 2023, Saab and husband Jim opened creative studio for kids, called Puddy Rock. The studio is an inclusive play center for children, fostering and building a foundation for creativity at an early age.
WHO SAYS your career has to stop when you become a Mom? These mompreneurs prove that mothers are superheroes: they can run a business and pursue their passion while still being the best mom in the world.
Before you go, check out other inspiring articles for women:
10 Inspiring Filipina Social Entrepreneurs
8 of the Most Successful Business Women in the Philippines
Famous Female Celebrities Who Are Also Entrepreneurs
