The MOB Nation was created to give mom-owned businesses increased visibility and opportunities to learn from each other, network, share information, and get support from other women who juggle owning a business and being a mom.
First created in 2012 as free Facebook group in the Portland, Oregon area, the MOB has grown to a national organization. The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.
The MOB holds over 20 meetups each month across the country as well as MOBCON, the national conference for mom business owners.
First created in 2012 as free Facebook group in the Portland, Oregon area, the MOB has grown to a national organization. The MOB has won several awards including a 2016 SCORE Small Business Championship, a 2018 nomination from Oregon Entrepreneurial Network as a Game Changer, a 2018 American Express Small Business Champion award, and 2020 Mum-Owned Business of the Year from EYMA.
The MOB holds over 20 meetups each month across the country as well as MOBCON, the national conference for mom business owners.
Meet the MOB Directors
Aria Leighty - Founder & CEO
Aria, Founder & CEO
Aria is a creative consultant, helping businesses market creatively. Her Marco Polo Channel, "The Glitter Mindset", launched in the Spring 2020.
Aria founded the MOB in 2012 in an effort to create a community and support group for fellow moms balancing their own businesses.
Aria loves coffee, sunshine, glitter, and shoes. When she is not working, she loves spending time with her daughter, Keilani.
Aria is based in Honolulu, Hawaii.
You can find Aria online at:
Instagram.com/arialeighty
www.arialeighty.com
Glitter Mindset Marco Polo Channel
Gwen Montoya - CMO
Gwen, CMO
Gwen is a marketing strategist and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.
With a background in web design, search engine optimization, social media, email marketing, and offline marketing techniques, Gwen empowers her clients to take control of their marketing without getting overwhelmed.
Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.
You can find Gwen online at:
www.gwenmontoya.com
www.facebook.com/gmontoyapdx
www.twitter.com/gmontoyapdx
www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx
Adventures in Marketing podcast
Gwen is a marketing strategist and podcaster with a passion for working with small businesses.
With a background in web design, search engine optimization, social media, email marketing, and offline marketing techniques, Gwen empowers her clients to take control of their marketing without getting overwhelmed.
Gwen is a single parent of two, a happy geek, voracious reader, and escapes to the beach whenever she can.
You can find Gwen online at:
www.gwenmontoya.com
www.facebook.com/gmontoyapdx
www.twitter.com/gmontoyapdx
www.instagram.com/gmontoyapdx
Adventures in Marketing podcast
Ashley Schlaefli - CFO
Ashley, CFO
Ashley is an accounting technology professional, wife and mother of four with a passion for helping small business owners organize and understand their finances.
She is certified in a number of accounting technology systems including all versions of Quickbooks, Freshbooks, Waveapps and Xero. Ashley’s strong business background allows her to quickly analyze and advise businesses, organizations and individuals on how to use accounting technology systems to run their small businesses more efficiently. Her objective is to equip owners and their staff with the knowledge they require to effectively run their businesses, without the hassle of re-inventing the internal process.
Ashley is here to do what she loves, in order to let the small business owner, do what they love.
You can find Ashley online at:
www.mombrainco.com
Ashley is an accounting technology professional, wife and mother of four with a passion for helping small business owners organize and understand their finances.
She is certified in a number of accounting technology systems including all versions of Quickbooks, Freshbooks, Waveapps and Xero. Ashley’s strong business background allows her to quickly analyze and advise businesses, organizations and individuals on how to use accounting technology systems to run their small businesses more efficiently. Her objective is to equip owners and their staff with the knowledge they require to effectively run their businesses, without the hassle of re-inventing the internal process.
Ashley is here to do what she loves, in order to let the small business owner, do what they love.
You can find Ashley online at:
www.mombrainco.com
Mori Holt, CAO
Mori, Director of Membership
Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.
They love live music and spend a lot of time volunteering with local non profits.
After 10 years in Corporate America, Mori began a career in direct sales to spend more time with her children. As a health coach with Isagenix, she is passionate about helping people feel their best. Mori also serves as the Program Administrator for Go Hard Basketball, a non profit organization started by her brother.
Mori lives in Vancouver with her husband and their 3 young children.
They love live music and spend a lot of time volunteering with local non profits.
After 10 years in Corporate America, Mori began a career in direct sales to spend more time with her children. As a health coach with Isagenix, she is passionate about helping people feel their best. Mori also serves as the Program Administrator for Go Hard Basketball, a non profit organization started by her brother.