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Making Mama Magic is a podcast for mothers, with honest & authentic conversations on all things relating to modern motherhood, wholehearted living and peaceful parenting. Join Ava, a empowerment coach for mothers, and her guests as they chat about redefining motherhood and parenting in a way that focuses on purpose, peace & presence - all these while pursuing dreams in life, career & business in our unique magical way ☆ﾟ.* Be part of my newsletter community where I share exclusive resources, ...
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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.
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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
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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 first had her daughter nine years ago, and it did not happen without its fair share of trials and tribulation…
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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
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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 entrepreneurial pursuits, but also in her career choices through the years. Finding her true love for running he…
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Ava Gao: On helping mothers unlock their fullest potential as a Coach and the power of connecting with our children
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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 life - something that my guest today, Ava Gao, helped me uncover and understand. As a parenting coach and …
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Victoria Yim: On balancing her three side hustles, living on her own terms, and giving ourselves the permission to rest
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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 is in the social impact and philanthropy sector, and her reflections around rest and restoration come from her tr…
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Elaine Toh: On how a family-first work culture and supportive co-parent empowers her to own her narrative as a first time mom
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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 communications and PR at a global tech company. What struck me the most about our conversation was seeing how ha…
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Siti Zahidah: On a career switch from civil service, holding space for others' emotions, and Why Mothers Cry
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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 is for you. Zahidah was a teacher for most of her career - over 8 years to be exact - before taking the p…
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Jade Swee: On living her childhood dream, business best friends, and approaching parenting with curiosity and creativity
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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 Make a Dress, and counts having a solid friend in her business partner Leticia Phay as a key factor in thei…
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Francesca Khor: On being a parent of a child with a rare disorder, putting herself out there, and finding a village beyond family
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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 to count her coworkers as family as they saw her through milestones like marriage, pregnancy and motherho…
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Sarah Ong: On supportive employers, being vulnerable at the workplace, and Respectful Parenting
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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 her career, and is currently effecting change at the policy level as Head of Government and Regulatory Affa…
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Mei Chin Tan: On self awareness, learning to ask for help, and discovering self love
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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 space. She is today as I’ve always remembered her - fiercely independent, self motivated and no nonsense. I…
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Working Moms Asia is a podcast that seeks to unlearn and relearn what it means for parents to thrive in both their personal and work lives. What does work look like after one’s transition to a parent? How does our culture impact how we look at parenting and careers? Can the workplace do more for parents? Is staying home to care for our children not…
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Kicking off the podcast series with a quick introduction about me, Natalie Goh, and the reason behind creating Working Moms Asia.By Natalie Goh
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#12: How do we deal with Mum Guilt? With Yasmin Begum, Away from Mum Guilt
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Can mothers really do it all and have it all? In this episode of Making Mama Magic, Yasmin Begum - founder of the support group Away from Mum Guilt, chats with me on the stresses that mothers experiences in meeting the standards that we set for ourselves and assumed by others - which often becomes guilt. We talked about: Our relationship with guilt…
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#11: The Magic of Respect & Connection in Parenting - with Kristy Thomas from Inspired by Infants
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In this Making Mama Magic podcast episode, I speak with Kristy Thomas, an early childhood educator based in Edmonton, Canada and a RIE (Resource for Infant Educarers) Associate™. She's passionate about bringing parents & educators together who are interested in offering respectful care for children without the pressure for "perfect". I started my e…
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#10: How do we Spark Joy at home & in parenting? - With Dr Aparna from Global Mindful Journey
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In this episode of Making Mama Magic, I have the honour to speak with Dr Aparna Sundar, KonMari® Home Organising & Montessori Parenting Coach from Global Mindful Journey. We had fun chatting about: What exactly is "spark joy" in KonMari? How is it relevant to mothers - in our lives & parenting? Simplicity vs Intentionality - What's the difference, …
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In this episode, I talk about The Magic of Being With. I shared a little bit about the importance of curiosity in my life, and also: What exactly is "being with"- a concept from Circle of Security Parenting that I am certified in Why does it matter in parenting & our relationship with our children My top tip on using "being with" when we notice our…
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#8: Shame in Motherhood - Why does it happen & how do we navigate it?
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In this episode, I have the honour to have Kyira Wackett, Founder of Adversity Rising and a licensed mental health therapist based in USA to chat with me about the topic of shame in motherhood. We talked about: What exactly is shame and how it shows up when mothering Why does shame happen to mothers and how does it impact the way we parent? Explori…
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#7: Matresence, Shifting Identities and Worthiness
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In this solo episode, I talk about Matresence, Shifting Identities and Worthiness, which includes: - Top reasons why women struggle with their identities & being productive - My top tips on how to navigate the challenge of feeling "not enough" and changing identities in the season of motherhood Join me for my FREE course - "3 Days to Lighten the Lo…
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#6: Sifting through the BS and Trusting Intuition when mothering
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We are living at a time when we are exposed to many information daily about motherhood & parenting, from what we read from who we talk to - whether it is friends, family from books & social media. How do we know these advices are total BS, just a fad or it's something that may work for our child? In this solo episode, I share my honest thoughts abo…
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#5: The Superpowers of Highly Sensitive Mother + Perfect Mother Myth - with Azalia Suhaimi
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In this episode with Azalia Suhaimi, we chatted about: What are the superpowers and challenges of being a highly sensitive mother Experiencing the magic of mindfulness and how mindfulness has helped us to enjoy motherhood The perfect mother myth and the importance of self-care activities to make us feel fulfilled even on busy days Connect with Azal…
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#4: The Magic of Play & Intentional Parenting - with Juliana from Stories of Play
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In this guest episode with Juliana from Stories of Play, we chatted about: The magic of play in learning (for our child) and parenting (for us as mothers) Her motivation in life, parenting and running a business that is purpose-led Why she sees motherhood as transformational work, and the two important things that have helped her to face the ups & …
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One of the things I love to talk about is living consciously and wholeheartedly as a mother. Some people have asked me what exactly is wholehearted living, and I thought to dedicate an episode of this podcast to talk about it. In this solo episode, I talk about: What exactly is wholehearted living? Why is it relevant for mothers? Some tips & easy w…
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#2: The Power of Words & Quality Conversations in Parenting & Motherhood - with Serene from Love Bonds
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In this first guest episode with Serene from Love Bonds, we chatted about: How meaningful conversations with our children can build connection The pressures of being a mother in this modern age and our own tips on how mothers can enjoy parenting & motherhood more The power of words & personal stories in motherhood, and how this is part of the work …
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#1: About my journey, and how I found confidence in motherhood & parenting
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In this episode, I share about - My journey as a mother and how this has inspired my personal growth & also the work that I do - Key challenges that I have faced so far in my motherhood journey - How I have found my own confidence in motherhood & parenting Connect with me on Instagram at @thecuriousmomma or hop over to my website here for other pod…
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Hi and welcome to Making Mama Magic Podcast! My name is Ava, and I am a life and parenting coach who works with mothers to live wholeheartedly and enjoy the magic of peaceful parenting. I wanted to take some time about who I am and share more about the podcast. I am a mother to one, and soon a mother to two in February 2022. I love being a mother. …
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