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Make It Work

Make It Work

By: Sarah Wong
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 🌏 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝟒𝟎 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 & > 𝟒,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐃𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐃𝐒 🎉 Hi! I'm Sarah, a working mom of two 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 🇸🇬✝️ 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! 💪 Check us out on Instagram and Tiktok for the best moments in our episodes, parenting comedy, inspiration and more 👉🏻 https://linktr.ee/makeitwork.podcastSarah Wong Parenting & Families Relationships
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  • 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. 👩‍👧‍👦✨In this raw, honest conversation, I dive into:🎙️ Redefining Purpose: How becoming a mum reshaped everything I thought I knew about success🔄 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 air💌 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 out—and that’s exactly where the magic happens. I hope it inspires you in your journey! Connect with Adrian here:👋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/the-adrian-tan-show/👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tanadrian18/👋 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdrianTan18—-------------------------------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?—-------------------------------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.📷 ⁠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/id1701442085💼⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/company/make-it-work-asia-podcast/📥⁠Email⁠: makeitwork.asia@gmail.com—-------------------------------💙 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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    43 mins
  • How This Mom Built a Million-Dollar Brand with Zero Marketing - Cheryl Yeo | Ep29

    How This Mom Built a Million-Dollar Brand with Zero Marketing - Cheryl Yeo | Ep29
    Jun 4 2025
    🎉 SPECIAL PROMO 🎉 Enjoy 10% OFF all products from iAM health! Just use the code “MAKEITWORK10” at checkout.Listen to the remarkable journey of Dr. Cheryl Yeo, who transitioned from a stable career in a lab to building a thriving health supplement company while navigating the complexities of motherhood, (mostly) solo parenting, and personal growth.We talked about:👩‍👧 The health scare with her child that sparked a bold career shift🚗 Hustling through side gigs (including Grab Hitch!) to fund a dream from the ground up📉 Facing rejection, failure, and zero business background—and pushing through anyway🧠 Why probiotics are misunderstood—and how iAM Health is changing the game with science-backed strains (especially for Asians!)💬 Her honest advice for working momsDr. Cheryl Yeo, a mom of two with a PhD in Cellular Biology, worked in a lab before starting her company, iAM Health. Her decision was driven by the need for flexibility for her children and her passion for helping others through nutritional supplements. Without family in Singapore and a husband who traveled frequently, she lacked a traditional "village" support system. A scary incident involving her young son's seizure made her confront the conflict between her demanding job and her family's needs, solidifying her decision to make a change.Today, Dr. Cheryl leads iAM Health, an award-winning health supplement company known for its high-quality, research-driven probiotic products tailored to specific health needs. Despite starting with minimal marketing expenditure, the company experienced significant organic growth, now boasting revenue over a million. Her journey highlights the power of resilience, conviction, and finding balance in the challenging intersection of entrepreneurship and motherhood.—--------------------------------------------------------------------Chapters:01:08 Welcome to Make It Work Podcast01:34 Dr. Cheryl Yeo: From PhD Lab to Probiotic Powerhouse02:03 Why a Mother Left Her Stable Lab Job for Zero Income02:45 The Pivotal Moment That Sparked Change03:50 Unpacking the Invisible Mental Load of Solo Parenting07:08 How a Birthday Party Taught Cheryl to 'Let Go'10:33 Strategic Side Hustles Paved the Way to Entrepreneurship11:03 The Humble Beginnings of iAM Health13:06 When Rejection Hit Hard (and 4-Star Grab Ratings Hurt More!)15:33 Why Your Gut is the Key to 90% of Your Health17:06 The Science Behind iAM Health's Probiotics19:32 How iAM Health Tailors Formulas for Asia's Hidden Deficiencies22:16  How a Celebrity Testimonial Exploded iAM Health's Growth27:44 Life-Changing Lessons (and Tough Love Advice) for Every Working Mom—-------------------------------Connect with Cheryl here:👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamhealth.live/👋 Website: iamhealth.liveFollow and connect with Sarah & Make It Work! ⁠https://linktr.ee/makeitwork.podcast⁠💼⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/company/make-it-work-asia-podcast/📷 ⁠Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/makeitwork.asia/🎵 ⁠TikTok⁠: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@makeitwork.podcast⁠🍏Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-it-work/id1701442085🎵Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78ulY0B27nYxGB6jPCABPI?si=abfc48d037d943be📥⁠Email⁠: makeitwork.asia@gmail.comJoin our free ⁠Mommas Making It Work whatsapp community⁠: https://bit.ly/MIWcommunity
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    35 mins
  • SME vs Big Tech: Why Small Might Be The BEST Career Move! - Louisa Lee | Ep 28

    SME vs Big Tech: Why Small Might Be The BEST Career Move! - Louisa Lee | Ep 28
    May 22 2025
    In this episode, we explore what it really looks like to grow a business, raise a family, and reclaim your identity along the way.We talk about:🌱 Raising children and a business at the same time 💡 Why workplace flexibility isn’t a luxury—it’s essential for working moms 💼 How a 4-day work week can support mothers returning to work 🧭 The years she felt like a “vice captain” in her own business—and how she reclaimed her voice 😮‍💨 The power of learning how to breathe right (yes, really!) 👶🏼 How motherhood shaped her leadership in unexpected ways 🌟 Why Louisa believes you can do it all—and do it wellFor over a decade, Louisa Lee worked quietly behind the scenes of her husband’s dental practice DP Dental —never calling herself a co-founder, even as she helped build the business from scratch.A trained teacher by background, she didn’t plan to become an entrepreneur. But life had other ideas. While raising two boys and helping run the clinic alongside her husband, Louisa also carried the emotional load many working mothers know all too well: invisible labor, guilt, and the tension between being there for others and showing up for yourself.That all changed the day she stopped seeing herself as the “vice captain” and stepped fully into her role as co-leader.Today, Louisa is an award-winning entrepreneur (Entrepreneur of the Year 2017), advocate for working mothers, and champion of the 4-day work week—a structure she believes is game-changing for women navigating motherhood and career.00:52 Welcome to Make It Work01:03 Meet Louisa Lee: Teacher to Titan04:27 The 4-Day Work Week: Built on Trust09:33 Return to Work Advice for Moms: Hire for Will, Train for Skills12:35 Find Your Fit: Why SMEs Might Be Your Best Bet14:52 Is This Company Real? Aligning Values with Work18:23 Myofunctional Therapy: Breathe Right, Sleep Right?20:28 Practical Tips for Better Health23:15 The Importance of Proper Breathing25:50 The Dreamer, Doer, and Village: Juggling It All28:06 When I Stopped Dimming My Light37:27 Raising Healthy and Independent Children39:32 Can We Have It All?40:55 Special Offers and PromotionsConnect with Louisa here:👋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louisalee/👋 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/louisalee/👋 Website: www.dpdental.comFollow and connect with Sarah & Make It Work! ⁠https://linktr.ee/makeitwork.podcast⁠💼⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/company/make-it-work-asia-podcast/📷 ⁠Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/makeitwork.asia/🎵 ⁠TikTok⁠: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@makeitwork.podcast⁠🍏Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-it-work/id1701442085🎵Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78ulY0B27nYxGB6jPCABPI?si=abfc48d037d943be📥⁠Email⁠: makeitwork.asia@gmail.comJoin our free ⁠Mommas Making It Work whatsapp community⁠: https://airtable.com/app1HHdrC7pUPHIoc/pagRBdb8PU9PRXGJ9/form
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    42 mins

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