Mommas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowgirls

“Mammas, don’t let your babies grow up to be cowgirls.”

Well, I’m a daughter / somewhat modern day cowgirl in an entrepreneurial kinda way I guess haha. And you’re a son or daughter too at least, so you’ll have to forgive my cheesiness.

I never want to romanticize the startup/venture world but it can come out that way when I talk about the “Texan trailblazing spirit”.

Today’s a deep felt reminder that behind every entrepreneur, “successful” or “not” there’s probably a very worried mom.

Dedicating this Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings’ country classic to other founders out there and the industry around us, oh and of course the moms— today can be a lot to put into words, but when felt through song it sometimes easier to convey.

Here it is: https://open.spotify.com/track/7nVQ8mo77KaUvhUQzh4vMy?si=AKuX7-lnTnKBkTp_HMTSSQ

PS— I’ve loved this photo, during middle of pandemic at my friend Neville’s awesome downtown Austin view from 3rd level. Reminds me when I thought rooftops were great social distancing haha. The world had just crashed, so drinkin’ a beer on a misty midnight, atop a slick roof with no shoes actually felt comfy lol. You think I mentioned this proud moment facing my fears to touch the sky… to mom? You bet I didn’t, but here I am still alive!!