Do you feel lost – like having lost your identity ? Have you forgotten your passion en route to developing your career or taking care of your home? There are some inspiring mothers who are having a rewarding career and a blissful family. They have been following their passion and doing what they love to do.
Here are some secret tips from successful mothers on pursuing their passion and creating their own identity
Kanchan Mittal , Co-Founder, Ipsaa
“Out of the two sentiments ‘pride’ and ‘guilt’, working women should hold on to their pride. Give your children a reason to be proud of you and your achievements instead of guilt that you gave up a career to look after them. Be proud of managing both responsibilities successfully. I believe in the power of women to multitask. To my mind every woman is a form of Ashthabhuja Durga.”
Sridevi Raghavan, Founder, Amelio Early Education
Sridevi shares “When I was working as an advertising professional in Bangalore, I found that a number of my senior colleagues found it extremely difficult to manage work and home. It seemed unfair to me that women have to make a choice between work and family. I wondered whether a childcare centre at or near the work place could actually help working mothers continue with their careers. I felt it was a simple but an effective solution, win-win for the woman and the company.” That’s how the idea came into her mind. And being a firm believer of having a balanced life with a thriving career for women, she started Amelio in 2009 after graduating from Harvard Business School. And today Amelio prides itself on being the pioneer of on-site childcare operations in India.
Hazel Siromoni, Managing Director, Maple Bear South Asia
“I as a working mother was struggling in finding a preschool for my little one and that is when I personally felt this was such a tremendous need. The requirement of having a safe, loving, and child centered preschool and care-giving centre which is structured and has quality assurance is what we have tried to address through Maple Bear. Many women want to go back to their jobs without having to give up their career for which they struggle deeply especially on emotional level. My only advice is that as a mother your gut level will definitely guide you in making the best choice but also keep in mind the focus on areas that are beyond the optics but more focused on the child – choosing a program (Preschool or crèche) that is engaging children in a meaningful way with a purpose and structure & preparing them with a strong foundation.
Sheetal Arora, Founder, Women Restart & Director, AEON Learning
The biggest challenge is to overcome your own inhibitions. Once you do that, you are able to do everything. It is just on you to decide that it is the right time to do and take that first step. Take charge. Keep your skills relevant for the industry and your career. Don’t fade out. Ensure that you are on top of your game.
Priyanka Khurana, Mrs Earth 2016, Executive Director, Nomura Securities
“Being a mother you have to plan a little better. If you are happy, you will be able to put a lot more effort in everything you do. Having less time is just a mental block. I would like to inspire moms to do what you really want, just go for it and you will find that everyone else will start helping you.”
Swati Biswas, CFO, Landmark Group & Famous Bharatnatyam Dancer
Don’t shy away from dreaming big, and once you dream big, do everything in your power, to make it true. As Mothers, we have an immense responsibility to nurture a child, but don’t forget that our mothers also wanted the best for us, when we grow up. Hence it’s a cycle, where one needs to decide when is the “Right Time” and the “Right Actions” that one needs to do in order to move towards their dreams. It’s never too late. A woman has immense power of multi-tasking , and one must use that as an asset, all the time.
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