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Chef's Wife Diary

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

Why I stopped people-pleasing in the corporate world?
Reality

Why I stopped people-pleasing in the corporate world?

May 17, 2026
It was 11:30pm on a Tuesday, and the house was finally quiet. My husband, the chef, was just winding down after a long day of menu development. In our kitchen,...
work life balance
Reality

My life under poor leadership.

January 23, 2026
For many professional women, the mental load isn’t just about remembering school spirit days or managing the household chores. It’s the invisible weight we carry into the office—and lately, that...
september is the month of transition
Motherhood, Reflection

September is the month of transition.

September 22, 2025
New role, new boss and new ways of working. To add, my first-born started big school this month with a new routine to juggle alongside existing second-born nursery. I am...
can mothers have it all
Motherhood, Thoughts

Can mothers have it all?

January 22, 2022
Maternity is soon over. With three months left to go, my days have been daunting so far. On one hand, I am so ready to go back to work. On...

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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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