Butterfly Baby Planners | Friday Feature
It’s time for another FRIDAY FEATURE!! I’d like to introduce everyone to my sweet friend Shauna Tompkins, owner of Butterfly Baby- a baby planning business & Social Butterfly- a party planning business. I met Shauna last year and we connected right away. I have to tell a funny story. When we first met, we were chatting over coffee getting to know one another. We were discussing our favorite tv shows and I mentioned that my favorite series was ‘Breaking Bad’. She then looks at me casually says, “You know, I’ve actually been on that show before.” – UMM, excuse me?? Come to find out, when she’s not running her own business and taking care of her family…she’s an actress! What can’t this girl do? Check her out!
Give us a brief description of your business…
Butterfly Baby is baby planning business that caters to expecting families in the Dallas and Houston areas. From nursery design and preparation to nanny selection to childcare education, Butterfly Baby can help you get ready for your growing family!
Why did you start it?
As a new mom myself and a working mom, I found there was a void in this area. I would have loved to have a consultant at my fingertips to create a “one-stop” experience, a guiding hand to help me through the process of getting ready for baby!
Tell us about your journey to be an entrepreneur…
Both of my parents are business owners, and I have always carried that spirit with me. I grew up helping my mom with design and party planning for her clients and watching how happy she made them. I have always wanted to do the same when it comes to doing what I can to make someone’s life a little easier. If my services can help that busy mom trying to plan her child’s birthday to that expectant mom that doesn’t know where to start in putting her nursery together, I have done my job.
What does a typical day in your life look like?
Everyday is different 
I have the sweetest 20 month old daughter named Lilyanne and a little boy well on his way…due May 15th! Aside from my Mommy duties (which are most important), my days consists of helping my current clientele with their needs, using social media and other marketing efforts to gather potential clients and follow up with those I have helped. My duties range from setting up the details for a shower or party, interviewing nannies for clients to picking out the design details for a nursery!
I have the sweetest 20 month old daughter named Lilyanne and a little boy well on his way…due May 15th! Aside from my Mommy duties (which are most important), my days consists of helping my current clientele with their needs, using social media and other marketing efforts to gather potential clients and follow up with those I have helped. My duties range from setting up the details for a shower or party, interviewing nannies for clients to picking out the design details for a nursery!Where do you find inspiration?
All over the place!! My own babies, clients, articles, research, pinterest, photography…you name it!
What’s the greatest thing about being an entrepreneur?
Ability to do what you love and to help people! Also – being a young mom myself, the ability to make my own schedule is wonderful.
What are the challenges?
The instability of work and the challenges of making smart decisions…should I do this OR should I do that? I think you have to trust your instincts, but it can be a challenge!
What might others not know about you?
I have an acting background, and I still work with an agency in Dallas for film, TV, hosting and commercial work. I would LOVE to combine the elements of my business and my acting/hosting abilities for a show or weekly segment!
Personal Hobbies?
Family, theatre, film, reading, cooking, exercise
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