When I was a little girl I LOVED the show Punky Brewster. I mean, LOVED. I loved her fashion-self. I loved her wit and her humor. And I loved watching all the adventures she would get into on her own. It was such a wonderful show for little kids to watch and learn something from… in a fun way.

Now Punky, otherwise known as Soleil Moon Frye, is a mom to 2 beautiful little girls (Poet and Jagger) and has immersed herself into social media through blogging and Twitter (@moonfrye) and Facebook. I think it’s AWESOME!

Soleil is one busy mompreneur! Her The Little Seed boutique – which sells all eco-friendly items – is a fabulous destination for moms, and also has an amazing community component in which moms can connect, chat and engage with each other. I love seeing moms doing incredible things, especially things that make a true difference. Soleil also serves as a Target Mommy Ambassador.

I recently had the chance to interview her about her new book due out August 23rd – HAPPY CHAOS: From Punky to Parenting and My Perfectly Imperfect Adventures in Between!

Q: Hi Soleil, thank you so much for chatting with me! I’d love to know, what was the inspiration behind writing your book?
A: I was so inspired by my kids and our everyday happy chaos. I constantly turned to social media to connect with other parents because I felt like our world was so crazy and I wondered if anyone else was experiencing the same insanity. I found a world of parents out there to connect with and they became my mommy group.

Q: As a mom of 4 little boys, motherhood has mellowed me out! I guess – especially with all boys! 🙂 What about motherhood changed you the most?
A: I always thought that I’d be able to give my children the wisdom I gained over the years and teach them so many life lessons. I soon realized that they would be my teachers and that I would learn more from them than I would have every imagined.

Q: What was it like growing up in front of America?
A: I loved Punky, she was such a fun and spunky character. I have always loved being able to connect to people and she is still such a big part of my heart and who I am. I hold her very close to me.

Q: You’re such an inspiration to moms everywhere as a mompreneur. What has been your drive in creating your business?
A: I’ve always believed in following my dreams and I was blessed with a mother that always encouraged me to do so. I also realized that I could be a hands-on parent while also creating a business and following my heart.

Q: Tell me… do you have a secret for trying to balance it all – motherhood, marriage, work, family and friends? 🙂
A: I’m still working on that one, it’s a constant struggle, but I try my best!