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Make It Work

Make It Work

By: Sarah Wong
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 ๐˜œ๐˜ฑ๐˜ฅ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ฆ: ๐˜Œ๐˜ฑ๐˜ช๐˜ด๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ถ๐˜ด๐˜ฆ ๐˜ง๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฐ๐˜ธ ๐˜ข๐˜ด ๐˜ ๐˜ฆn๐˜ซ๐˜ฐ๐˜บ ๐˜ฎ๐˜บ ๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ธ๐˜ฃ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฏ ๐˜ฃ๐˜ถ๐˜ต ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ค๐˜ฉ ๐˜ถ๐˜ฑ ๐˜ธ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ฉ ๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜๐˜Ž @๐˜ฎ๐˜ข๐˜ฌ๐˜ฆ๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ธ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜ฌ.๐˜ฑ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฅ๐˜ค๐˜ข๐˜ด๐˜ต! I'm Sarah, a working mom of three ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฌโ€  If you're seeking work-life balance inspiration or wondered, "Can you have it all?", this podcast is for you. Join me every other Wednesday as I uncover stories of modern moms in Asia redefining success at work, home, and everything in between. Follow along and let's Make It Work together! ๐Ÿ’ช All other links ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป https://linktr.ee/makeitwork.podcastSarah Wong Parenting & Families Relationships
Episodes
  • Millennial vs. Gen X Motherhood: A Conversation with My Mom | Ep 39

    Millennial vs. Gen X Motherhood: A Conversation with My Mom | Ep 39
    May 7 2026

    In this special Mother's Day episode, I sit down with the OG of Make It Work: the woman who shaped me to uncover stories weโ€™ve never actually talked about and how she โ€˜made it workโ€™ as a working mom for our family of 5 back in the 90s. We dive into the hilarious, honest clash between Gen X and millennial "gentle parenting," where she shares her unfiltered take on my modern motherhood choices. We also unpack emotional childhood momentsโ€”including a surprising memory I had completely forgotten and remembered very differently!


    In a very personal and heartwarming conversation, we explored:

    ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ How she navigated intense workdays and early motherhood (and why she refuses to use the word "burnout")

    ๐Ÿคฏ The hilarious generational divide over how millennial parents approach thingsโ€”from assessing danger to baby-led weaning

    ๐Ÿ’ก How we remembered the exact same core childhood memory entirely differently

    ๐Ÿค The secret to our strong relationship today

    ๐ŸŒŸ How she survived the darkest tunnels of marriage and motherhood

    ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ Her answers to questions that listeners sent through!


    Whether you are navigating generational differences with your own parents (or children!) or just trying to survive the daily juggle, I think this episode will hit home for many of us.

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    Chapters:

    00:00 - Is It Burnout or Just Motherhood?

    01:28 - OG of Make It Work

    03:51 - When Ambition Meets Early Motherhood

    07:49 - The Quiet Hard Parts of Marriage

    19:14 - Two Generations, Two Very Different Approaches

    23:57 - Growing Into Ourselves

    24:51 - CCAs, Tuition, Pressure & Trying to Fit In

    27:29 - What Gen X Really Thinks About Gentle Parenting

    31:38 - The Memory We Remembered Completely Differently

    38:37 - What Makes Us Work

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    Watch more:

    From $2K Salary to Financial Independence: A Working Momโ€™s Playbook ft. SG Budget Babe: https://youtu.be/dJTtBomK9_s

    When You Show Up Anyway: A Motherโ€™s Story of Loss and Leadership - Maria Li: https://youtu.be/Pwv8XfGJp9A

    Navigating Life's Transitions With Belief - Sarah Wong | On The Soft Power Project: https://youtu.be/H2Lb05Awnm8

    โ€”-------------------------


    Follow and connect with Sarah & Make It Work! โ https://linktr.ee/makeitwork.podcastโ 


    ๐Ÿ“ท โ Instagram:โ  https://www.instagram.com/makeitwork.asia/

    ๐Ÿ’ผโ LinkedInโ : https://www.linkedin.com/company/make-it-work-asia-podcast/

    ๐ŸŽต โ Facebookโ : https://www.facebook.com/people/Make-It-Work/61566472637714/

    ๐ŸApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-it-work/id1701442085

    ๐ŸŽตSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78ulY0B27nYxGB6jPCABPI?si=abfc48d037d943be

    ๐Ÿ“ฅโ Emailโ : makeitwork.asia@gmail.com

    Join our free โ Mommas Making It Work whatsapp communityโ  to find a group of like-minded mommas:

    https://bit.ly/MIWcommunity

    โ€”-------------------------------


    #WorkingMoms #MillennialMotherhood #Gentleparenting #MotherhoodUnplugged #HappyMothersDay #MakeItWorkPodcast
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    44 mins
  • Navigating the ‘Singapore Script’: Career Pauses, Identity, and Ambition | Huda R Ep 38

    Navigating the ‘Singapore Script’: Career Pauses, Identity, and Ambition | Huda R Ep 38
    Apr 22 2026
    What happens when the traditional career ladder meets the reality of motherhood?In this episode, I am joined by Huda R (founder of The Mum Collective and host of Mum Interrupted podcast) to unpack the reality of navigating ambition and motherhood in Singapore.Huda and I started on very similar tracks, climbing the corporate ranks before motherhood brought an unexpected forcing function to our lives. Today, we sit down to discuss how those parallel tracks diverged into differentโ€”but equally ambitiousโ€”destinations. We dive into how we are intentionally channeling our drive today: from my journey of building a portfolio career that protects my flexibility, to Hudaโ€™s path of homeschooling her kids and fostering deep connections through her Mum Circles.If youโ€™ve ever felt torn between the career you built and the mother you want to be, this episode is your reminder that you can write your own script.In this episode which felt like two friends trading stories and comparing notes, we talked about: - The concept of "downshifting" โ€” and why navigating a career pause is harder, not easier- Owning your decisions (and why it's okay to change your mind)- The very real tension of raising kids outside the mainstream in Singapore โ€” enrichment classes, primary school pressure, and swimming against the tide- What "matrescence" is and why no one warned us about the internal shifts of becoming a mum- My journey from a borrowed microphone to nearly 40 episodes- Mum guilt and the mental load โ€” what equity really looks like when both parents are working- Why community outside your usual circles can be the thing that saves you in a season of uncertainty- What a portfolio career actually looks like, and how the "wilderness period" can be reframed as an investment- Raising kids outside the structured preschool system in Singapore โ€” what a typical day looks like for Huda- The "Singapore script" โ€” how cultural expectations shape the way we judge ourselves and each other as mothers- How faith has deepened and shifted through the journey of becoming a mum- Finding your way back to ambition without losing the flexibility you fought hard for-----------------------------Connect with Huda:Instagram: @themumcollective.sgSubstack: https://themumcollectivesg.substack.comResources:-The Power Pause by Neha Ruch-Two Truths newsletter -Portfolio Careers Asia-Remarkable Women group-----------------------------1:31 โ€“ How our podcasting journeys began3:52 โ€“ Origins of the 'Make It Work' podcast7:42 โ€“ Standout truths from interviewing dozens of mums8:19 โ€“ "Downshifting" โ€” reframing career pauses11:56 โ€“ Owning your decisions (and changing your mind)16:46 โ€“ How 'Mum, Interrupted' came about18:07 โ€“ Mum guilt & the mental load18:41 โ€“ What still feels unresolved after all these conversations19:30 โ€“ The enrichment class pressure & primary school anxiety23:42 โ€“ What does a "homeschool" day actually look like?25:56 โ€“ "I'm hesitant to call it homeschooling..."28:38 โ€“ Resources & books that helped35:31 โ€“ The Singapore script โ€” and questioning it52:09 โ€“ Sarah reflects: the ambition piece55:11 โ€“ Faith and becoming a mum55:11 โ€“ Can we have it all?---------Follow and connect with Sarah & Make It Work! โ https://linktr.ee/makeitwork.podcastโ ๐Ÿ“ท โ Instagram:โ  https://www.instagram.com/makeitwork.asia/๐Ÿ’ผโ LinkedInโ : https://www.linkedin.com/company/make-it-work-asia-podcast/๐ŸŽต โ Facebookโ : https://www.facebook.com/people/Make-It-Work/61566472637714/๐ŸApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-it-work/id1701442085๐ŸŽตSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78ulY0B27nYxGB6jPCABPI?si=abfc48d037d943be๐Ÿ“ฅโ Emailโ : makeitwork.asia@gmail.comJoin our free โ Mommas Making It Work whatsapp communityโ  to find a group of like-minded mommas: https://bit.ly/MIWcommunity#MakeItWorkPodcast #WorkingMothers #CareerAndMotherhood #CareerTransition #PodcastForMoms
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    57 mins
  • From $2K Salary to Financial Independence: A Working Mom’s Playbook ft. SG Budget Babe | Ep 37

    From $2K Salary to Financial Independence: A Working Mom’s Playbook ft. SG Budget Babe | Ep 37
    Dec 10 2025
    From saving $20,000 on a $2,000 salary to making work optional while raising two young boys, Dawn Fiona Cherโ€”better known online as SG Budget Babeโ€”has spent the last decade helping others take back control of their money and mindset. A mom, author, Director of Government Affairs , and financial educator, Dawn continues to work in both corporate and content creationโ€”not because she has to, but because it fuels her purpose.In this episode, I sit down with Dawn to talk about what it really takes to grow your wealth while juggling motherhood, ambition, and a life you actually want to live. She shares the turning point that made her chase financial freedom harder than ever (hint: it happened mid-breastfeeding), the unglamorous truth of building a side hustle, and how she successfully negotiated for flexibility at work after proving her worth.Dawn opens up about how her own childhood struggles with money shaped her, why time-blocking (not 5AM routines) keeps her grounded, and the life lessons sheโ€™s deliberately modeling for her kids. Her practical, no-nonsense wisdom is a refreshing reminder that success isnโ€™t about balanceโ€”itโ€™s about clarity, discipline, and alignment.In this energizing conversation, we explored:๐Ÿ“ˆ How Dawn reached financial independence in slightly over a decade (and still works by choice)๐Ÿ‘ถ The raw truth about managing work while mothering two young kids๐Ÿง  Why โ€œimposter syndromeโ€ is actually a signpostโ€”not a dead end๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ How she schedules her chaotic week using time-blocking, not rigidity๐Ÿ’ก What it means to be visible, credible, and irreplaceable at workโœ๏ธ Her journey from corporate employee to trusted voice in financeโ€”and whatโ€™s nextCheckout:๐Ÿ’ป Dawnโ€™s 7-Day Investing Challenge (Discount code: MIW) โ†’https://nas.io/budgetbabe/challenges/investing-101-crash-course?discountCode=MIW๐Ÿ“˜ Take Back Control of Your Money by Dawn Fiona Cher โ†’ https://www.amazon.sg/Take-Back-Control-Your-Money/dp/9815323075๐ŸŽคSarahโ€™s interview with Dawn on The Financial Coconut: I Left My Job to Care for My Family - Was It Worth It? [W&S 144]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6p3G4lZjBk&list=PLpo30qPT9yc6yAyrtqz7506sfiYaorR8Z&index=6โ€”-----------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Intro01:07 Meet SG Budget Babe: PI, Mom, Finfluencer02:08 From $2K Salary to Financial Freedom05:39 How She Actually Juggles It All13:26 The Call That Changed Everything25:50 How She Earned Trust at Work26:26 Are You Invisible at Work?31:06 How She Negotiated Flexibility34:09 The Rule Behind Her Side Hustle Growth42:31 How Sheโ€™s Raising Money-Smart Kidsโ€”-----------------------------------------------Connect with Dawn here:๐Ÿ‘‹ Website: https://sgbudgetbabe.com/๐Ÿ‘‹ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionacher/๐Ÿ‘‹ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgbudgetbabe/Follow and connect with Sarah & Make It Work! โ https://linktr.ee/makeitwork.podcastโ ๐Ÿ“ท โ Instagram:โ  https://www.instagram.com/makeitwork.asia/๐Ÿ’ผโ LinkedInโ : https://www.linkedin.com/company/make-it-work-asia-podcast/๐ŸŽต โ Facebookโ : https://www.facebook.com/people/Make-It-Work/61566472637714/๐ŸApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-it-work/id1701442085๐ŸŽตSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78ulY0B27nYxGB6jPCABPI?si=abfc48d037d943be๐Ÿ“ฅโ Emailโ : makeitwork.asia@gmail.comJoin our free โ Mommas Making It Work whatsapp communityโ  to find a group of like-minded mommas: https://bit.ly/MIWcommunityโ€”-------------------------------#WorkingMom #FinancialFreedom #SGbudgetbabe #CareerTips #InvestingForBeginners #ProductivityForMoms #MakeItWorkPodcast #WomenWhoLead #SideHustleSuccess
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    50 mins
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