My biggest mistake when I first became a work-at-home mom was forgetting why I wanted to work from home: to be with my kids. In those early days, I got so caught up in being successful and making money that I’d be glued to my computer throughout the day. I’d take breaks, but every demand of motherhood felt like it was interrupting my main mission: work and feeling like I could make something of myself. I had a couple of social media clients. It was enough. But I wanted more.

A few months ago a friend from high school DMed me on Facebook. I was happy and excited that she did. I have two kids; a toddler and a...