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Ever wondered what happens when a high-powered career woman quits her 20-year job in investment banking to become a full-time mom of three—and relocates to Australia?

In this raw and inspiring episode, my high school bestie Kitty shares her drastic life transition: from thriving in auditing and legal/compliance roles with helpers handling everything, to hands-on parenting, learning to cook, and navigating postpartum challenges abroad.

We dive deep into mom guilt, missing career fulfillment, the joy of bonding with her youngest child, maintaining self-identity as a stay-at-home mom, and how mindset and gratitude made all the difference.

If you're a working mom considering quitting, a full-time parent struggling with identity loss, or relocating with kids—this episode is for you! Discover practical tips on adapting to big changes, asking for help, and finding reward in family life.

Hit play and join the conversation—perfect for anyone balancing career, motherhood, and personal growth.

#FullTimeMom #StayAtHomeMom #WorkingMom #MomLife #CareerChange #MomGuilt #ParentingJourney #RelocationWithKids #HongKongToAustralia #MotherhoodTransition #SAHM #WomenInFinance #PostpartumJourney #MindsetMatters #Gratitude #FamilyFirst #LoveAndLifeSorted

🔑 Key Topics:

• Career to full-time mom transition
• Quitting job after 20 years in accounting and investment banking
• Relocating from Hong Kong to Australia with kids
• Life without domestic helpers
• Mom guilt and missing first milestones
• Bonding with children as a stay-at-home mom
• Postpartum recovery and mental health challenges
• Maintaining self-identity and confidence as a SAHM
• Importance of mindset, gratitude, and positivity
• Asking for help and teamwork in parenting

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In this episode of Love and Life, Sorted, Dr. Sandy To dives deep into one of the most debated dating questions: “Should women make the first move?”

Drawing from classic advice in "The Rules" by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider (why letting men pursue women matters) and modern insights from "Date-onomics" and “Make Your Move” by Jon Birger (why empowered women need to be more proactive in today's competitive market), Dr. To shares a balanced "yes AND no" approach.

Learn practical tips: Wait for clear signs of interest from him first, then reciprocate enthusiastically to encourage pursuit—without chasing. Discover why high-achieving women intimidate men, how demographics stack the odds, and the power of "opening the door a crack" for real connection.

Plus, the ultimate real-life example: How Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce turned a missed bracelet moment into an epic love story by blending traditional pursuit with timely reciprocation.

If you're navigating modern dating, wondering why good men aren't approaching, or seeking strategies to find lasting love—this episode is for you. Timeless wisdom meets 2025 reality for better relationships.

#ShouldWomenMakeTheFirstMove #DatingAdviceForWomen #ModernDating #TaylorSwiftTravisKelce #TheRulesDating #Dateonomics #WomenInDating #RelationshipAdvice #LoveAndLifeSorted #DatingTips2025 #FindLastingLove #EmpoweredWomenDating #TaylorSwiftKelce #PursuitInDating #DatingStrategy

🔑 Key Topics:

• Should women make the first move
• Dating advice for women
• The Rules book vs modern dating
• Date-onomics and gender ratios in dating
• Why men get intimidated by successful women
• Signs of genuine male interest
• How to reciprocate without chasing
• Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce relationship story
• Modern marriage market challenges
• Encouraging men to pursue you

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Are you feeling stuck in your job, drained by overwork, or wondering what’s next in mid-career or as you approach retirement?

In this episode of Love & Life Sorted, Dr. Sandy To shares her raw experience attending the exclusive pilot “Designing Your Work Life” workshop in Hong Kong – based on the New York Times bestselling book Designing Your Life by Stanford professors Bill Burnett & Dave Evans.

You’ll discover:

• Why the end of the year is the perfect time for a total life & career reset
• The biggest differences between classic self-help/motivational books and real design-thinking tools
• How to solve problems “like a designer”
• Why you must throw away your first idea
• Why artists and creatives feel lonely – and how to combat it
• The power of “no judgment” brainstorming and building bold prototypes
• How to align your Work View & Life View so work energizes instead of drains you

If you’ve ever wanted practical, actionable steps to redesign your career and life, this episode is for you.

#DesigningYourLife #LifeDesign #CareerPivot #MidCareerCrisis #WorkLifeBalance #CareerChange #EndOfYearReset #StanfordMethod #StanfordLifeDesignLab #DesignThinking #LifeReset #FindYourPurpose #FulfillmentAtWork #Self-fulfillment #PersonalDevelopment

In this episode:

Designing Your Life – Bill Burnett & Dave Evans → https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Your-Life-Well-Lived-Joyful/dp/1101875321

Designing Your Work Life → https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Your-Work-Life-Happiness/dp/0525655247

Official site: https://designingyour.life

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