Name: Erica Berry - owner of Jammin Baby, LLC

A little about you and your family: I have been married to my husband for almost 15 years and have two beautiful little girls (Lena, 5 and Sophia, 2). Before I had my children I worked as a Corporate Attorney in New Jersey. However, when my first child was born almost 4 months early at 25 weeks it really changed my priorities. It took me a while to decide what I was going to do - but I finally decided upon moving to North Carolina to start my own music education business (www.jamminbaby.com). I had studied music for years and love children so after attending Music Together classes with my little girl in New Jersey I really believed it was something that I could do really well and enjoy doing. It is nice to see a dream come to reality after hard work and determination. Jammin Baby has now been open for a year and it has grown tremendously. We hope to provide Music Together programs to children all over the Triangle.

How would you describe yourself? I would describe myself as extremely outgoing and motivated.

What is your most and least favorite things about owning a small business? I love owning my own business because it gives me the flexibility I need to raise my kids. The only thing I do dread about owning my own business is the bookkeeping - I hope that I will be able to hire an assistant to help me with this in the future.

Share some of your favorite things: I love finding little places to go with my daughters and with friends. I like to take mini-road trips and discover new places.

Any secrets for managing life as a Mom and business owner? I have a little secret about managing life as a Mom and business owner. I think it is most important to create “Office Hours” and get a live answering service for when you are unavailable. People respect that you will call them back at a certain time or get back to them within that time. All the other time I am either teaching or with my kids.

And lastly, any specials or promotions for Season Moore Photography blog readers? If you email me at eberry@jamminbaby.com and say you are a Season Moore Photography blog reader - I will send you a Free Music Together sample CD and/or a Jammin Baby T-Shirt (supplies and sizes are limited).