Working Moms Asia
A podcast that seeks to unlearn what it means for parents to thrive in their personal and work lives. Natalie Goh has conversations with other parents as they deep dive into stories around their evolving identities and shifting priorities amidst personal and career ambitions.
Episodes
12 episodes
Stephanie Er: On what drives her to create meaningful brands and spaces, the power of taking time off, and her one message to single parents
How many of us get to say that we truly feel confident in our own skin? My guest today, Stephanie Er, is founder and creative director of multi-disciplinary creative agency Cream Pie Studio. Her journey of coming into her own began when she fir...
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Episode 10
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1:00:45
Wendy Quek: On admitting a corporate career was not for her, how her brand Coastberry was over 10 years in the making, and coming full circle as an entrepreneur mom
You know that saying: Better to do something imperfectly than to do nothing perfectly. It feels like today’s guest, Wendy, brings this phrase to life. Her latest venture Coastberry is the result of trials and errors not just in her other entrep...
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Episode 9
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40:15
Ava Gao: On helping mothers unlock their fullest potential as a Coach and the power of connecting with our children
I get this question a lot: What is your reason for starting Working Moms Asia? Today’s episode helps answer this question in a word: Curiosity. And in the process of working on WMA, I've realized that curiosity is one of my top three values in ...
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Episode 8
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35:12
Victoria Yim: On balancing her three side hustles, living on her own terms, and giving ourselves the permission to rest
When did you last give yourself the permission to rest?If you're curious how a society that prioritizes productivity and achievement impacts parents, I get to unpack and explore this and more with my guest today, Victoria Yim. Victoria ...
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Episode 7
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53:19
Elaine Toh: On how a family-first work culture and supportive co-parent empowers her to own her narrative as a first time mom
Today’s guest Elaine is an old friend from university that I reconnected with because she became a mom around the same time that I did. I was particularly curious about her stories of transition to parenthood while pursuing her career in commun...
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Episode 6
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42:29
Siti Zahidah: On a career switch from civil service, holding space for others' emotions, and Why Mothers Cry
When did you last cry? Today’s guest Siti Zahidah created the Why Mothers Cry community to encourage parents to talk about their feelings, in the hopes that others will feel less alone with theirs. If you are in a season of change, this episode...
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Episode 5
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1:17:14
Jade Swee: On living her childhood dream, business best friends, and approaching parenting with curiosity and creativity
I’m not going to lie - I felt equal parts awe and envy when I got to get personal with today’s guest, Jade Swee. How many of us get to say that we are living our childhood dream? Jade is the fashion designer behind bespoke label Time Taken to M...
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Episode 4
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42:47
Francesca Khor: On being a parent of a child with a rare disorder, putting herself out there, and finding a village beyond family
My conversation with today’s guest, Francesca Khor, reminded me to embrace life’s uncertainties and surprises. As General Manager of global advertising agency SalesWorks, she’s progressed with the company for 15 years and counting, and has come...
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Episode 3
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1:09:45
Sarah Ong: On supportive employers, being vulnerable at the workplace, and Respectful Parenting
In this episode, I tap on the wisdom of an old acquaintance. Sarah is mom of two-year-old Elijah, and her family will be welcoming a new member this month (exciting!). Sarah discovered her passion for social impact work in the earlier days of h...
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Episode 2
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49:02
Mei Chin Tan: On self awareness, learning to ask for help, and discovering self love
This episode is not only a special one because it’s the very first, but also because my guest Mei Chin Tan is an old friend of close to 14 years. Mei Chin is mom of two, and has over ten years of experience in the digital marketing and events s...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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32:53