Category Archives: Working mom

This and that…random thoughts from my week

We are now in August. Every month, I keep asking myself, “How did we get here this fast?” Anyway, today I am doing a this and that  post where I share several themes from my week. I often do these. You can check a few from past posts. So, let’s get into it.

Surrendered Hearts And Patient Souls…The Twins Birth Story.

Next week, our twins are turning 11. Even after all  these years, I still have pinch me moments where I can not believe how everything happened. So here is the back story. This is a long post. You have been warned. When we got married almost eighteen years ago, I prayed and asked God forContinueContinue reading “Surrendered Hearts And Patient Souls…The Twins Birth Story.”

7 Career Myths That Are Holding You Back…

I was reflecting on my career journey so far and realized certain things I believed were just not true and probably resulted in missed opportunities.  It’s not just external obstacles that block progress. It’s often the myths we believe about success, advancement, and what it takes to “make it.” These myths may sound like wisdomContinueContinue reading “7 Career Myths That Are Holding You Back…”

Nurturing Friendships In The Midst of Career And Motherhood Demands

There’s no shortage of people I can sit with and have a genuine laugh with, and just share life with. But when it comes to actually finding a time that works for both of us? That’s where the real struggle begins. Somewhere between work meetings, school pick-ups, extra-curricular activities, and personal development, friendships seem to take a backup seat.   Even when we both mean well and want to meet up, it turns into a long back and forth of “what about next month?” or “can we try again after this project ends?”

And don’t get me started on time zones. Some of my closest friends are spread across different parts of the world now. When I’m finally free for a chat after bedtime routines, they’re fast asleep or knee-deep in their own daily madness. Coordinating a simple phone call feels like planning an international summit sometimes.

Do you really need to study for an MBA in 2025? Weighing the pros and cons

If I had invested the ~$10 000 that I paid in tuition fees for my MBA in Tesla’s initial IPO in June 2010, i would have bought approximately 588 shares at $17 per share.  Tesla has since undergone 2 stock splits. 5 for 1 in August 2020 and 3 for 1 in August 2022. These splits would have increased my share count to around 8 823. As of today, 25 January 2025, the Tesla share is ~$406 per share. An investment of $10 000 would be valued at $3 582 352,94! Obviously, this is a very simplified calculation that does not include transaction costs,  potential dividends, and taxes, but I am sure you get the idea.

Don’t get me wrong. I don’t regret studying for my MBA when I did. As someone who mentors many young professionals, I believe it’s important to present both sides of the argument.

Bold moves and big wins: 2024 reflections

Today’s post is a testimony of my gratitude to God for the year 2024.

This and that…random thoughts from my week

So this week, I am not writing on any specific topic but just a random round up of a few ‘this and that’ moments from my week. 1. Sometimes, the clock has other plans Ever notice how your productivity surges right at the moment you have to leave for an important meeting? This week, everyContinueContinue reading “This and that…random thoughts from my week”

The Working Mother Juggling Act!

Just because I am a  mother, it  doesn’t mean i have given up on my own dreams and aspirations.

Stop And Smell The Roses

Ladies, let’s talk. When was the last time you stopped and did nothing? And no, quickly scrolling through your phone  doesn’t count. I mean, actually pause and be in the moment. Between juggling a career, a family, fitness goals, and a social life, it’s easy to get caught up in the busyness of life. IContinueContinue reading “Stop And Smell The Roses”

5 Important Conversations Ambitious Working Women Should Have Before Marriage

When you are choosing a life partner, you are choosing a lot of things including your parenting partner and someone who will deeply influence your children, your eating companion for 20 000 meals, your travel companion for over 100 vacations, your primary leisure time and retirement friend, your career therapist and someone whose day you will hear about 18 000 times” – Tim Urban

I gave myself a YES day and now I am making it a YES year

There is a definite place for a NO and there is a definite place for a YES. What is important is to be clear what you are saying NO to and what you are saying YES to.

Trust God to keep doors that you shouldn’t be walking into closed!

Not all opportunities are really meant for you and that’s okay. Sometimes it’s not easy to decide which opportunities to pursue and which to ignore. When I am faced with such decisions as a woman of faith, my prayer is always Lord close and lock the doors that I shouldn’t be walking into. You can trust Him to do that and order and direct your footsteps. Read my personal testimony.

Dear tired and sleep deprived mum…

For most mothers of young children, being sleep deprived is the order of the day. This isn’t a how to or what to do post. It’s me saying I see you. I was there before with 3 children, who were all below three years. It gets better. Hang in there!

Why I love working from home.

A year into the pandemic, I know for a fact that I prefer and love working from home. The flexibility that this has afforded me to have a more integrated life is something I wish to see continuing. I am not naive to the extent of presenting WFH as all rosy. In my case theContinueContinue reading “Why I love working from home.”