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In CafeMom’s monthly series, Work It, Mama<\/a>, powerful moms detail how they navigate their professions and home life.<\/em><\/p>

Whether it's starting a business, selling homemade crochet animals, performing in a play, or training for a 10km race, we all have dreams. Before kids<\/a>, it seemed possible to chase them. But then motherhood<\/a> hits. You wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Your preschooler is rubbing Vaseline on his face and your tween is screaming about not finding her favorite shirt. It's hard to think about those dusty dreams.<\/p>

Pilar Guzmán is a mother of two who didn't just dream but had the guts to pursue her dreams and beyond. She is the CEO and co-founder of Half Moon Empanadas<\/a>, a leading fast-casual establishment renowned for its authentic empanadas.<\/p>

With 22 locations across the nation and six more in development, Pilar's Miami-based company is a huge success. CafeMom spoke with Pilar about her personal triumph, the strength of a mother's spirit, and why she's determined to empower women and to inspire mothers to pursue their dreams regardless of the challenges they face.<\/p>

More from CafeMom:<\/strong> Mompreneur Carly Broderick on Creating a Gender Neutral Deodorant Inspired by Her Teen Son<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

In CafeMom’s monthly series, Work It, Mama, powerful moms detail how they navigate their professions and home life.Whether it’s starting a business, selling homemade crochet animals, performing in a play, or training for a 10km race, we all have dreams. Before kids, it seemed possible to chase them. But then motherhood hits. 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