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the corporate chef's wife who doesn't have to cook

leadership comes from within
Reflection

Leadership comes from within – what it means.

May 7, 2025
Ten years ago, I travelled to Zurich to complete a Leadership course. It was one of my MBA electives. It wasn’t compulsory to do this on exchange program but I...
feeling most productive
Reflection

When do you feel most productive?

May 1, 2025
When do I feel most productive? Achieving little wins is when I feel most productive. These days, we are easily drown by influx of information, leaving us with millions of...
new rhythm of life
Motherhood

My new rhythm of life.

April 24, 2025
Here I am, resuming my writing journey after eight months of procrastination. The thing is I haven’t forgotten about writing. I was juggling to adjust into my new rhythm of...
Reflection

Navigating my child’s separation anxiety: a personal journey

August 20, 2024
When my little one started showing signs of separation anxiety, it felt like a storm brewing on the horizon—something I knew was coming but wasn’t fully prepared for. I remember...
reflection
Reflection

Blaming others for own shortcomings.

July 30, 2024
Reflecting on my learning journey, I am reminded of numerous occasions where blaming others or external factors seemed more palatable than confronting my own shortcomings. Whether it was a professional...
happy children
Motherhood

Life simple pleasure.

July 9, 2024
Yesterday I spent a full day with my little ones, a 7-month old baby and a 3 years old toddler on my own. We had breakfast and lunch together, took...
longing for me to become us
Thoughts

Longing for me to become us

July 7, 2024
Sighing at the lights and song Weaving the world’s lights Sighing at the beautiful scenery Who will enjoy it with me? People come and people go You and I look...
parenthood, parenting
Motherhood, Reflection

Things they don’t tell you about parenthood.

July 3, 2024
Parenthood has been a journey filled with unexpected challenges and joys. There are things they don’t tell you about parenthood. Emotional Complexity When I became a parent, I was overwhelmed...
Thoughts

The importance of positivity: why we need it more than ever.

June 24, 2024
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a positive mindset is crucial for navigating life’s challenges. Positivity is more than just a feel-good concept; it’s a powerful force that can improve mental...
life is simple
Reality

Life is (not) that simple.

June 18, 2024
It’s mid-June and I’m feeling overwhelmed with the amount of items on my to-do-list. Have I been the main culprit behind this? How much more can I cutback to simplify...

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I'm a corporate professional, mother of two, and married to a chef who does the cooking. This is the honest version of the balancing act: the wins, the guilt, the late nights, and no highlight reel.

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