6: Navigating Motherhood and Leadership with Claire Chen

Happy Mother's Day! Today's episode is dedicated to all moms out there. I hope you will enjoy! Summary In this episode, Lili Le interviews Claire Chen, the founder of Moms Glow Up Expo in Toronto. They discuss motherhood, leadership, and the challenges faced by women in balancing their roles as mothers and entrepreneurs. Claire shares her personal journey of becoming a mother and the postpartum challenges she faced. She emphasizes the importance of supporting and empowering women in their motherhood journey and breaking the stereotypes associated with motherhood and entrepreneurship. They also discuss the impact of Asian heritage on motherhood and the need for women to prioritize their own well-being while balancing work and family. Claire, a brand strategist and the founder of Mums Glow Out Expo, shares her insights on balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. She emphasizes the importance of finding time for self-care and setting boundaries. Claire discusses her role as a brand strategist and how she helps women entrepreneurs in the beauty and wellness industry. She highlights the significance of authenticity in building a personal brand and the need to align one's image with their values. Claire also talks about the Mums Glow Out Expo and its mission to celebrate women's resilience and strengths in motherhood and entrepreneurship. Keywords motherhood, leadership, postpartum, entrepreneurship, support, empowerment, stereotypes, Asian heritage, well-being, work-life balance, motherhood, entrepreneurship, self-care, boundaries, brand strategy, authenticity, personal brand, Mums Glow Out Expo, resilience, strengths Takeaways Motherhood and entrepreneurship are not mutually exclusive - women can be both successful business owners and dedicated mothers. Postpartum recovery and mental health are important aspects of motherhood that need to be addressed and supported. Women should be empowered to share their motherhood journeys and break the stereotypes associated with being a mother. Asian heritage and generational trauma can impact the way women perceive and navigate motherhood. Balancing work and family requires finding a personal balance that works for each individual, and it's important for women to prioritize their own well-being. Finding time for self-care and setting boundaries is crucial for balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship. Authenticity is a key pillar in building a personal brand. The Mums Glow Out Expo celebrates women's resilience and strengths in motherhood and entrepreneurship. Surviving and thriving requires stepping out of one's comfort zone and being willing to do the non-sexy work. Building a supportive community and asking for help are essential for success. Finding Work-Life Balance as a Mother The Impact of Asian Heritage on Motherhood Surviving and Thriving: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Building an Authentic Personal Brand: The Power of Alignment "I realized the fact that how women incredible they are, you know, how much sacrifice they do to just become a mom." "The whole purpose is to really get them, you know, be confident, be bold, and be out there to share their stories." "Postpartum wasn't just something that come and go and come and go, you know, it's just not several months after you become okay. Sometimes it lasts a bit longer." "How do you find time to take care of yourself and change the mindset of 'I don't need to just be a mom'?" "Setting boundaries and taking care of yourself without feeling guilty." "Building a personal brand that is aligned from the inside out." Our Guest: Claire Chen Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/momsglowupexpo/ Website: https://momsglowupexpo.com/ Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clairechenconsulting/ Our Host: Lili Le Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thefeminineleadership⁠ Website: ⁠www.TheFeminineLeadership.co⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/thihuyentrangle/