As Mother’s Day approaches, we at Estafeta USA would like to express working mothers our admiration and gratitude. To honor them, we’ve compiled a list of quotes and thoughts by celebrity and business moms. These quotes summarize how working mothers are capable of doing, while raising their families. Please, never stop being so amazing! Happy Mother’s Day!

  1. “Protect your dreams, ideas, and goals.” – Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx

Sara Blakely, who founded the billion-dollar company Spanx, started with just a dream and $5,000. She has shared publicly that during the first year of working on her business, she kept the idea from her friends and family.

Be cautious about who you share your goals and dreams with so that you can maintain your focus on what you need to do to succeed.

  1. “Take imperfect action.” – Melissa Stewart, founder of She Owns It

Imagine if you stopped thinking about your goals in terms of perfection, and focused instead on getting something done? Often, we get so hung up on doing everything perfectly that we spend too much time and miss opportunities.

  1. “Whatever you do, be different – that was the advice my mother gave me, and I can’t think of better advice for an entrepreneur. If you’re different, you will stand out”. Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop in 1976.

Anita Roddick started a small, cashed strapped business of natural ingredients cosmetics. Her purpose was not to get rich, just survive, as she was looking for a way to make ends meet.
  1. “We have rules around the house. I always say, if you’re not yelling at your kids, you’re not spending enough time with them.” Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon is an Academy Award-winning actress who is known for her roles in ‘Legally Blonde,’ ‘Walk the Line,’ ‘Wild’ and the TV series ‘Big Little Lies.’

  1. “I tell my daughter every morning, ‘now, what are the two most important parts of you?’ and she says, ‘my head and my heart.’ Because that’s what I’ve learned in the foxhole: what gets you through life is strength of character and strength of spirit and love.” Viola Davis

Viola Davis (born August 11, 1965) is the only African-American actress to have received the triple crown of acting, an Academy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Tony Awards.

  1. “Being a mom gives you superpowers for doing stuff you don’t want to do. ” Solly Baby founder Elle Rowley

  1. “I’ve made it my mission to teach my girls they can make something from nothing. I am in it for the girls.” Oh, Joy! founder Joy Cho

  1. “I think every working mom probably feels the same thing. You go through big chunks of time where you’re thinking, “this is impossible – oh, this is impossible.” And then you just keep going and keep going and sort of do the impossible.” Tina Fey, American actress, comedian, and writer.

  1. “Becoming a mother has made me next-level confident. I’ve never felt more empowered.” – Kelly Clarkson, American singer, songwriter, and actress.

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms from Estafeta USA!