Occupation: Consultant and owner of My Modern Mom
Husband: Donavan
Children: Donavan Jr., 8; Dylan, 6; and Demi, 3
Hobbies: Going to football games, hosting gatherings, and spending time with family

Balancing three kiddos, a thriving consulting career, and a growing lifestyle brand is no small feat, but for Brittany Francis, PhD, it’s a calling she embraces with heart, humor, and prayer. As the founder of My Modern Mom, Brittany is building more than a business, she’s creating a community for moms who want both beauty and practicality woven into everyday life.

AS A MOM OF THREE RUNNING A BUSINESS, WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE FOR YOU?
BRITTANY: A typical day for me is very unpredictable. I take things day by day. My girlfriends love to say, why are we not planning this a month out? I’m like, listen, I’m literally thriving a day at a time. So on a typical day, I start my mornings off by praying a lot. I have an audio feature on the Bible app, and I listen to that while I’m brushing my teeth, washing my face, and everything. I listen to a sermon on YouTube just to like ground myself in the morning, and then I get myself ready. I’ll cook breakfast for the kids and have it out on the island before waking them up. I hate to say this, but I feel like a drill sergeant at that point. I’m just like, do this, deodorant, brush your teeth, do all the things, but all of this happens before 6:30 in the morning. Then I have three drop-offs before I head to the office, but after that, I work in pockets of time, so working on consulting or My Modern Mom. A lot of times, My Modern Mom happens late at night when the house is quiet.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT RAISING YOUR KIDDOS IN LOUISIANA?
BRITTANY: I’m born and raised here. I was born in Opelousas and raised in Baton Rouge. When I think of Louisiana, I think of family, a supportive community, crawfish, great food all around, and football season. Watching my kids experience the same things that I did growing up just warms my heart, especially playing sports and just being involved in that way. I would say we’ve traveled so much across the country, but there’s no place like Louisiana to me. Everybody just feels warm and familiar, and it just feels like a family.

CAN YOU SHARE THE MOMENT THAT SPARKED THE IDEA FOR MY MODERN MOM?
BRITTANY: The idea came from everyday mom life. I was juggling work, family time, and mealtime chaos. Food would be on the floor, and I would go to Target or Walmart and find these plates that would claim to suction and would not suction, and they weren’t pretty. It was like an ashy color. I was getting these plastic neon orange or green plates, and my kitchenware is pretty much nude colors, so that was like an eyesore. I thought that there had to be something better, so I wanted to think of something that I knew would be functional, durable, but still aesthetically pleasing. And that’s where this came up. I would bounce a lot of my ideas off of my grandma, who is now resting in peace. But I felt like God would wake me up at three o’clock in the morning with ideas and I would get my phone out with my notes app and write it down and then call her at five in the morning. As soon as she said yes, then I knew it was a done deal. So we created the name together, and since then, it has been thriving.

WHERE DO YOU HOPE TO SEE THE BUSINESS IN FIVE YEARS?
BRITTANY: I want to see My Modern Mom as a household name and also in daycares as well. I want people to associate My Modern Mom beyond a dinnerware set, but as a community of moms that really look out for one another. We’re like a sisterhood or a motherhood. It’s hard, we know that, but when I’m around other moms and we are thriving and surviving at the same time, it just makes it a lot more joyful, so yes, daycares, a household name, and making mealtime easier for everyone.

WHAT KEEPS YOU MOTIVATED?
BRITTANY: I would say hearing from other moms. I’ve been getting DMs and reviews on my website, and to hear them say that the products are great, that gives me fuel to keep going. It’s great when they send me photos of their babies using it, especially with the forks and spoons and how it helps build their fine motor skills.

WHAT SKILLS FROM MOM LIFE HAVE HELPED YOU THE MOST AS AN ENTREPRENEUR?
BRITTANY: Time management. If there are a lot of tasks to get done within an eight hour period, I know I can knock it out, because as a mom, you have to make things work. There’s always a way to get it done. By being a mom, it has taught me how to prioritize my time and just kick ass.

HOW DO YOU CARVE OUT TIME FOR YOURSELF?
BRITTANY: I have to do it when everybody sleeps. I will cook dinner, bathe my babies, and clean the house, and then once everybody sleeps, that’s when I prioritize myself. Most times, it’s a long bath. I may fix myself a glass of wine and watch Netflix or watch whatever shows I want to watch at that time. That’s the best time to decompress.

DO YOU HAVE ANY SMALL ROUTINES THAT HELP KEEP YOUR HOME RUNNING SMOOTHLY?
BRITTANY: We pray together every morning before carpool. My kids love to lead with prayer, which is great. We end the day with prayer before bed. Sometimes they hate me for it, but after school, it’s let’s get a snack, let’s sit at the island and do our homework, and knock it out. Then you can go outside and play. After that, it’s bathtime, dinner, we’ll read a book or watch a show, and then go to bed. At eight o’clock, you have to be in bed, and then at 8:30, the TV goes off. Having that structure is helpful.

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE OTHER MOMS THINKING ABOUT STARTING THEIR OWN BUSINESS?
BRITTANY: I would say go for it. If you have a business idea, don’t let it stay dormant. You’ve thought of it for a reason. Pray about it. Ask God how to do it. I feel like there’s nothing that we can’t do. There’s so much research out there. We have laptops, we have phones, and we should pray and ask God what the next step is and have him lead the way for us. Just follow through with it and give yourself grace throughout the process. Motherhood is not perfect. Owning your own business is not perfect. It’s just about being present and doing what you say you’re going to do. I’ve learned that it’s okay to slow down, ask for help, and do what works best for your family, not what the internet or social media has to say. Embrace the small wins. That’s another big one.

WHAT’S THE BEST PARENTING ADVICE YOU’VE RECEIVED?
BRITTANY: Motherhood isn’t perfect. At the end of the day, if your kids feel loved, you’re doing an amazing job. It doesn’t have to be color coordinated clothes all the time. They’re healthy, they’re happy, and they’re getting time with you, that’s what kids value the most.

IF YOU COULD GO BACK AND TALK TO YOURSELF THE WEEK BEFORE YOU BECAME A MOM, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY?
BRITTANY: I would say it’s going to be hard, but embrace the hard because it’s such a rewarding experience at the end of the day.

Rapid-Fire Questions
Favorite date night…Ruth’s Chris Steak House.
One word that best describes your family…loving.
Favorite movies or television shows…Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, The Notebook, and Pretty Woman.
Favorite food… boiled crawfish.
Hidden talent… I was a pineapple Fantana girl.