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Make It Work

Make It Work

By: Sarah Wong
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 🌏 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐈𝐍 πŸ’πŸŽ π‚πŽπ”ππ“π‘πˆπ„π’ & > πŸ”,πŸ“πŸŽπŸŽ πƒπŽπ–ππ‹πŽπ€πƒπ’ πŸŽ‰ Hi! I'm Sarah, a working mom of two πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬βœοΈ If you're seeking work-life balance inspiration or ever wondered, "Can one have it all?", this podcast is for you. Join me every other Wednesday as I uncover stories of ambitious moms in Asia redefining work, family, and everything in between. Follow along and let's Make It Work together! πŸ’ͺ Check us out on Instagram for the best moments in our episodes, parenting comedy, inspiration and more πŸ‘‰πŸ» https://linktr.ee/makeitwork.podcastSarah Wong Parenting & Families Relationships
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  • 29 Weeks Too Soon: Motherhood, Identity, and Building Something Radically New - Luanne Poh | Ep32

    29 Weeks Too Soon: Motherhood, Identity, and Building Something Radically New - Luanne Poh | Ep32
    Sep 3 2025
    A pregnancy loss after a long journey of fertility struggles. And then her twins were born at just 29 weeks. And all this whilst building Singapore’s first of its kind artspace for children. Luanne Poh, co-founder of The Artground in Singapore and mom to twin girls, has lived through the quiet struggles that many working mothers never speak aloud.For years, she juggled a high-pressure career in the arts at the Esplanade 🎭 while enduring the heartbreak of fertility challenges. A single pink line on a test changed everythingβ€”forcing her to confront the question: Was the way she was working destroying her dreams of building her own family?Leaving behind a decade-long career, Luanne stepped into the unknown - eventually co-founding Singapore’s first multidisciplinary children’s arts center and embracing a different kind of leadership: one shaped by motherhood, creativity, and resilience. All while parenting premature babies born at 29 weeks. If you’re juggling the balance between ambition, identity, and parenting, this episode is for you. In this intimate conversation, we explored:πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘§ What if you’ve only been a mom for as long as your child has been alive?πŸ’” How do you navigate the guilt, anger, and heartbreak of fertility struggles?βš–οΈ Can you really walk away from a dream career for the chance at motherhood?😰 Why does parenting feel more preciousβ€”and yet more pressurizingβ€”than ever before?🎨 How can creativity and art become bridges between parents and children?β€”----------------------------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 β€œMommy, you’ve only been a mom for 6 years”01:30 Welcome to Make It Work04:39 What happened after that pink line?08:26 Why we started The Artground (and what it means to families)14:58 How do you parent with love and limits?24:01 Screen time rules: what works (and what doesn’t)26:02 The unexpected rule that replaced screen time30:15 What balance really looks like behind closed doors33:47 Parenting preemies: the hardest and most precious lessons39:26 The secret every flexible mom knowsβ€”----------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Luanne here:πŸ‘‹ Website: https://www.theartground.com.sgπŸ‘‹ The Artground Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theartground/------------------------------------------------------------------Follow and connect with Sarah & Make It Work! ⁠https://linktr.ee/makeitwork.podcastβ πŸ“· ⁠Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/makeitwork.asia/πŸ’Όβ LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/company/make-it-work-asia-podcast/🎡 ⁠Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/people/Make-It-Work/61566472637714/🍏Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-it-work/id1701442085🎡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78ulY0B27nYxGB6jPCABPI?si=abfc48d037d943beπŸ“₯⁠Email⁠: makeitwork.asia@gmail.comJoin our free ⁠Mommas Making It Work whatsapp community⁠ to find a group of like-minded mommas: https://bit.ly/MIWcommunityβ€”-------------------------------Stay tuned to our channel for more 🌟➀ Thank you for your support!πŸ§‘πŸ’™#MillennialParents #FertilityStruggles #MotherhoodJourney #WorkingMoms #ParentingRealTalk #WorkLifeBalance #MotherhoodTruths #ParentingCommunity #MakeItWorkPodcast #FertilityJourney
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    47 mins
  • From Stay-At-Home to Single Working Mom: What Divorce Taught Me (I Never Saw Coming) - Sherry Fang | Ep31

    From Stay-At-Home to Single Working Mom: What Divorce Taught Me (I Never Saw Coming) - Sherry Fang | Ep31
    Aug 13 2025
    Sherry Fang, mom to an 11-year-old and based in Taiwan, has worn many hatsβ€”from stay-at-home mom to single mom, executive coach, podcaster, and brand specialist. At 35, her life was turned upside down by a painful divorce and the bold decision to start her own consultancy. Despite experiencing what she called a β€œviolent year”, Sherry pushed forward with no formal business plans or prior experience to launch her consultancy and two impactful podcasts: The Executive Plus (Apple & Spotify Top 50 podcast with >1.3 million downloads), and The Soft Power Project, which explores the powerful transformations women undergo when they combine strength with softness.In this intimate conversation, we talked about:πŸ‘₯ Can you build a career from nothing πŸ’” What if divorce and launching a company in the same year was the breakthrough you didn’t see coming?πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘¦ Is time the only measure of motherhoodβ€”or is independence the gift we don’t talk about?😒 What changes when you stop hiding and let yourself feel everything?🎨 What if the β€œright path” never felt rightβ€”because you were meant to create something entirely your own?β€”-------------------------------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 What divorce taught me (that I never expected)01:21 Welcome to Make It Work01:59 Is life truly "starting over again and again"?03:58 The "violent" year: Divorce, business, and transformation 07:39 What coaching revealed to me (it’s not what you think)24:40 Why believe less, celebrate less?25:16 How I juggle motherhood/career30:08 Being a top podcaster:: lessons learnt36:54 What is Soft Power all about?β€”------------------------------------------------------------Follow Sherry here:πŸ‘‹ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xDeKFTTBH45GUbZL77V5G?si=1T26Ifd9QfaWPPnT_EFgGAπŸ‘‹ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tw/podcast/soft-power-project/id1795635125πŸ‘‹ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoftPowerProjectπŸ‘‹ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soft_power_projectπŸ‘‹ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherryfang83/ Watch more:Unexpectedly Flourishing: The Unforeseen Benefits of a Career Downshift with Sharon Fan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtoRL21T2vcHow This Mom Built a Million-Dollar Brand with Zero Marketing - Cheryl Yeo: https://youtu.be/Gz0dPLB74BM?si=9OpJFlCE-AAy0rFySME vs Big Tech: Why Small Might Be The BEST Career Move! - Louisa Lee: https://youtu.be/7pSNn8KZMZ0?si=Y2vWnNJrSvobwpdEChildren' s Book Author: Why The Stories We Tell Our Kids And Ourselves-Matter: https://youtu.be/PhWeM3XZQC0?si=WS3Emu0XroWHfQ4gHow to Design a Calm Home (And Life) That Actually Works for Your Family! - Winnie Tam : https://youtu.be/iPBCdz6oq74?si=U5DAaa27SjMFumNEFollow and connect with Sarah & Make It Work! ⁠https://linktr.ee/makeitwork.podcastβ πŸ“· ⁠Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/makeitwork.asia/πŸ’Όβ LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/company/make-it-work-asia-podcast/🎡 ⁠Facebook⁠: https://www.facebook.com/people/Make-It-Work/61566472637714/🍏Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-it-work/id1701442085🎡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78ulY0B27nYxGB6jPCABPI?si=abfc48d037d943beπŸ“₯⁠Email⁠: makeitwork.asia@gmail.comJoin our free ⁠Mommas Making It Work whatsapp community⁠: https://bit.ly/MIWcommunityβ€”-------------------------------Stay tuned to our channel for more 🌟 ➀ Thank you for your support!πŸ§‘πŸ’™πŸ§‘ Please share your feedback on our video conversation in the comments boxπŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ’™ Help us make quality interviews by leaving a comment (stay-at-home mom, working mom, single mom, divorce, executive coach, communications coach, podcaster, personal branding, motherhood and career, work-life balance, female leadership, parenting tips, women entrepreneurs, career transition, branding strategy, mompreneur)#MakeItWorkPodcast #Divorce #WorkingMomLife #WomenInBusiness #CareerChange #SingleMomJourney #PersonalGrowth #ExecutiveCoach #PodcastInterview #MentalHealth #PersonalGrowth #MomReinvented #BossMomLife
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    48 mins
  • From Silicon Valley Burnout to Podcasting Success: Sarah Wong's Journey! On The Adrian Tan Show | Ep30

    From Silicon Valley Burnout to Podcasting Success: Sarah Wong's Journey! On The Adrian Tan Show | Ep30
    Jun 25 2025
    In this special episode, the tables were turned and the mic was on me this time, as I joined career coach and HR guru Adrian Tan on The Adrian Tan Show to unpack the messy, beautiful journey that led to my own personal and professional transformation as well as the birth of the Make It Work Podcast. πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦βœ¨In this raw, honest conversation, I dive into:πŸŽ™οΈ Redefining Purpose: How becoming a mum reshaped everything I thought I knew about successπŸ”„ The Pivot Point: Why the biggest career shifts often begin with deep personal transformation🎨 Portfolio Life: My journey into crafting a career that’s part-time CEO, part-podcaster, part-community-builder🀝 Power of Community: Real strategies for leaning on your tribe when everything feels up in the airπŸ’Œ Letter to Younger Me: The advice I wish I’d had before those first steps into motherhood and entrepreneurshipTune in for unfiltered reflections, actionable insights, and the reassurance that none of us have it all figured outβ€”and that’s exactly where the magic happens. I hope it inspires you in your journey! Connect with Adrian here:πŸ‘‹ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-adrian-tan-show/πŸ‘‹ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanadrian18/πŸ‘‹ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdrianTan18β€”-------------------------------Chapters01:55 What’s This Interview All About?02:36 Introduction To The Adrian Tan Show03:02 Who is Sarah Wong, Really?03:56 Sarah's Portfolio Career04:38 Can You Truly Be Present at Work and Home?05:24 What Snapped Sarah Onto a Different Path?13:16 Starting the Podcast Journey16:37 What's the Real Grind of Podcasting?21:22 Why is Mentorship Crucial for Women in Tech?23:03 How Do You Launch a Successful Mentorship Initiative?24:12 What Support Do Mothers Truly Need?25:28 What Are the Hidden Rules of Effective Networking?30:36 How Do You Master Personal and Professional Demands?31:02 Is 'Sabbath' the Ultimate Productivity Hack?34:01 What Fuels Daily Energy and Focus?39:20 What Would You Tell Your Younger, Ambitious Self?β€”-------------------------------Join our free ⁠Mommas Making It Work whatsapp community⁠: https://tinyurl.com/miwgroupFollow and connect with us! ⁠https://linktr.ee/makeitwork.podcast⁠ We’d love to hear any feedback, comments, or suggestions from you.πŸ“· ⁠Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/makeitwork.asia/🎡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78ulY0B27nYxGB6jPCABPI?si=abfc48d037d943be🍏Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-it-work/id1701442085πŸ’Όβ LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/company/make-it-work-asia-podcast/πŸ“₯⁠Email⁠: makeitwork.asia@gmail.comβ€”-------------------------------πŸ’™ You can help us make another new video by leaving a commentKeywords:(Working mothers, Women in leadership, Flexible work, 4-day work week, Mompreneur, Female co-founder, Rediscovering identity, Motherhood and career, Personal growth, Empowering women, Small business journey, Balancing family and business, Purpose-driven leadership, Self-worth and confidence, Podcast for Moms, Portfolio Careers Asia, Career Journey, Motherhood)#MakeItWorkPodcast #WorkingMom #WomenInBusiness #MomBoss #PurposeDriven #WorkLifeBalance #MotherhoodUnfiltered #LeadershipJourney #FemaleFounder #FlexWork #BuildYourVoice #EmpoweredWomen #OwnYourStory #FromSupportToLeader #RedefiningSuccess #FamilyMotto #PodcastForMoms #inspiration #Healthcare #Podcasts #Portfolio #Career #CareerJourney #job
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