Angela Delgado
Molly Magnificent Is My Nanny!: A Children’s Book
We’ve currently got a campaign going on Kickstarter!
1AngelaDelgado@gmail.com
- How long have you been a nanny, or how long were you a nanny?
I have been taking care of babies since I practically was one (starting as a mother’s helper at age 11). I have over 10 years worth of experience in the childcare industry. I held my first part-time nanny job while studying in college and then moved on to nanny full-time as a live-in in Washington DC. Now, I nanny part-time for a number of families and will occasionally travel with high profile families.
- What is a highlight of your nanny career?
One of my favorite highlights was traveling to DC to nanny for a family while the mother spoke at a birthing conference. Getting to meet other nannies/midwives/doulas was a really unique experience for me. Plus, I LOVE traveling, so that was a huge perk!
- How did you come up with the idea for your product/ service?
I was inspired to write this book after witnessing a minor playground argument (you know what I’m talking about!).
One of the children that I nannied for was teased by another because I, his nanny, and not his mommy, brought him to the park every day. Naturally, I defended my awesomeness to my little guy and told him he had nothing to be ashamed of; but, he wasn’t convinced. So I went to the library to see if I could find a book on our unique type of family structure. I found books on single-parent families, multi-generational families, same-sex parents, but unfortunately didn’t find a selection featuring a Nanny in the household.
That’s when the light bulb went off. “You have a BA in English and years of experience storytelling,” I said to myself, “you should write and self-publish one!”
- What is your level of monetary investment and have you seen a profit?
We’re actually running a crowd-funding campaign right now! We’re looking for nannies and parents to back our project in exchange for some GREAT prizes. All they have to do is click this link and they’ll be taken to our site to learn more!
- What is the purpose of your product/service?
I’ve noticed there’s a sort of stigma surrounding families that chose to invite nannies into their home—one that I think is based off of misconceptions. As you know, most families that have nannies are simply down-to-earth, hard working parents that are choosing the best childcare option for their situation. Hopefully my book will help introduce all children to this unique family structure!
- How has the nanny industry received your product/service – i.e. what has been the feedback you’ve received?
I’ve just started spreading the word, but we’ve been absolutely embraced by the community. There is a strong need for educational tools when it comes to spreading knowledge about what a nanny is and to hopefully get people to realize that nannies aren’t as uncommon as they think. We’re also a pretty awesome bunch–my book helps people realize that, too 😉
- What words of wisdom do you have for others, who may have a product/service and wish to expand its market?
Just do it! That seems really simple, but if you have the idea, make it happen. Run it by your friends and colleagues in the nanny industry and see what they think. Then dive into the planning stages!
- What do you wish you had known early on, that you’ve learned going through this process?
I wish I would’ve known how many nanny groups there were out there! I would’ve had a much easier time connecting with our colleagues globally if there had been some sort of directory available. Maybe that’s next on the list of things to do!