I just want to start by thanking you for your patience with the questions around your source of money, age, etc. A less mature person would have taken pretty strong offense to the implications that you're too young to have your own money, to have earned much of it yourself, or to be able to spend it wisely. I second the suggestions of presenting a formal business plan (spreadsheet, whatever) to your mom to explain your expectations, as well as giving her a chance to formally explain her concerns. Let her know in advance that you are going to have this discussion, so she can come prepared as well. Of course, she has final say until you are 18 (or older, depending on your inheritance conditions). However, very few mothers will say no if they are shown, responsibly, the vaule of an investment with all possible "kinks" having a contingency plan. And I want to see that CG Pied when you produce it!
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