Hannah Montana Model for Work At Home Moms

I took my kids to see the new Hannah Montana movie today and in between songs and aisle dancing, I got to thinking about what work from home moms can learn from the teenage pop star If you aren’t familiar with the Hannah Montana phenomenon — and I can’t imagine anyone who isn’t — it’s a popular television show on the Disney Network about a girl who lives a double life as a singing superstar (Hannah) and a regular girl (Miley Stewart). Leading a double life? That sounds a lot like the work at home moms (WAHMs) I know.

Change hats with ease

When Miley switches to Hannah-mode, she dons a blonde wig to hide her true identity. When WAHMs flip back and forth between mom and businessperson, we wear different hats not different hair colors, but the idea is the same. Get used to switching hats quickly depending on who needs you at the moment — kid or client — and make a smooth transition back and forth.

Surround yourself with a good support system

It takes a small army of friends and family to keep Miley’s identity under wraps and Hannah singing pretty on stage. WAHMs need a good support system too; one that will bail us out of jams when we need it and be our best sales team when we’re looking for new business. Surround yourself with people who will help you succeed and reach your goals.

Build your brand

Hannah Montana isn’t just a singer — her face adorns lunchboxes, backpacks, notebooks, and even shower curtains. Her trademark purple-and-glitter logo is instantly recognizable, even among kids aren’t old enough to read. That’s the same kind of branding and name recognition successful WAHMs have. They may not be the only person working in their field, but their names are on the tips of everyone’s tongue when a job needs to get done

Bring on the energy

When the normally reserved Miley takes the stage as Hannah, she’s not afraid to belt out a tune and dance wildly around the stage. WAHMs probably don’t want to sing to clients, but they ought to bring a high-level of energy and confidence to the table when interacting with customers. Your business is your passion, don’t be afraid to show it.

Go out on a limb

Have you seen some of the outfits Hannah Montana wears? Of course, it’s not a good idea to dress that way unless you run a clown school, but don’t be afraid to go out on a limb and let your individuality show via slick business cards, a well-designed Web site, or a snazzy portfolio of your work.

Working from home when you have kids is never easy but it richly rewarding and worth the effort. As long as you keep some perspective and a sense of humor, like Hannah Montana says, it really is possible to have “The Best of Both Worlds.”

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