S4EP8: How Letting Go of Control Helped Shobna Thrive as a Mom and Entrepreneur

Welcome to the last episode of Season 4! Thank you for tuning in this season and supporting this podcast's mission! We'll be back with Season 5 on January 8, 2025!

 

We're excited to wrap up Season 4 with sharing Shobna Kannusamy's story! In this insightful episode of The Empowered Working Mom Revolution, host Jocelyn Auyeung sits down with Shobna Nadkarni, a working mom, entrepreneur, and coach, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood and career. Shobna opens up about pivotal life moments, from her teenage years in boarding school to her struggles with infertility and her journey toward embracing motherhood.

Shobna shares how letting go of control helped her navigate both personal and professional challenges. She reflects on the difficult decision to close her thriving business, the emotional toll of infertility treatments, and how she has learned to prioritize self-care as a working mom. Shobna’s inspiring story of transformation and her ability to thrive by embracing change will resonate with moms looking to reclaim their sense of self and purpose.

Key Takeaways:

• How to balance career ambitions with the responsibilities of motherhood
• The importance of letting go of control in parenting and business
• Prioritizing self-care and mental health as a working mom
• Making brave career decisions that align with your family’s needs
• Shobna’s personal journey through infertility and business ownership

Whether you're an entrepreneur, a career-driven mom, or simply looking for support in your motherhood journey, this episode will leave you feeling empowered, seen, and inspired.

SHOBNA KANNUSAMY is the Founder and Principal Coach at Soirette Connections and the host of the Colour Me Brave Podcast. As a creative, passionate, and lively connector, Shobna is often found on panel discussions sharing her perspectives on entrepreneurship and career paths as a woman of colour and an immigrant, and most recently as a keynote speaker on mental and emotional agility. She enjoys partnering with her clients as they grow and pursue their ambitions with authenticity, courage, and purpose.

 

Shobna values connection the most. You can find her on Instagram or LinkedIn; drop her a line to say hello! She would love to have a conversation with you about your personal values, purpose, and intentions for an aligned life.

 

Connect with her on:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/shobnakannusamy/ https://www.instagram.com/soirette.connections

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