In this honest and inspiring episode of Around the Table with Vickie, I sit down with Rachel Queen, founder of The Pink Flamingo Play Café in Forest, Virginia, to talk about what it really takes to be a mom and a business owner at the same time. Rachel shares her personal journey—from teaching to launching a space built for moms and children—and opens up about navigating pregnancy, grief, and the drive to create something meaningful. We talk about the pressure to be a “perfect mom,” the reality of entrepreneurship as a woman, and how community and creativity can make all the difference. Whether you’re a mompreneur, an aspiring founder, or someone juggling motherhood and work, this conversation is raw, encouraging, and real.

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