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Being Real is the New Strong: What Working Moms Really Need?

🌸 Motherhood is full of paradoxes.

We love our children deeply—but we miss our independence.

We want to give them everything—but feel guilty when we take time for ourselves.

WHY Real Conversations Matter for Working Moms

Too often, conversations among moms can slip into comparisons — about whose kid is doing what, whose school choice is best, or whose parenting style is “right.” (can be unconscious, at times)

🤝🏻But what we really need isn't advice nor judgment. We need connection.

👍🏻We need spaces where it’s safe to say, “I’m trying my best, and some days, that doesn’t feel like enough.” 

🤣 We need to laugh — not because everything’s perfect, but because we realize we’re not alone.

WHAT Did We Talk About

We didn’t come with scripts. We didn’t pretend to have all the answers.

Instead, we opened up about:

• The guilt that sneaks in when work pulls us away from our kids
• The struggle of maintaining our identity beyond motherhood
• The daily effort of trying to do what’s “right,” even when it’s unclear what that is

And then, something beautiful happened.

We laughed. Not the polite, surface-level laughter — but the kind that bubbles up when you feel truly seen.

The kind that says, “You too? I thought it was just me.”

The kind that isn’t about being funny — it’s about being free.

❤️At that moment, we realized: this is the conversation so many moms are longing for.

HOW You Can Join the Conversation

On 8th May, we’re launching a 3-part podcast series to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Each episode is a piece of our hearts, wrapped in storytelling and solidarity.

👩🏻 Whether you’re a mother, daughter, spouse, or simply someone who wants to understand this journey better—this series is for you. 

☺️ Because sometimes, the most powerful thing we can do is show up as we are.

👀 Stay tuned for the 3-part series of 4 working mums borak-borak! 

If you would like to join in the conversation, remember to subscribe to our channel and let us know what else you would like to hear from us! 

https://www.youtube.com/@mqtrainingcoachingconsulting?sub_confirmation=1

To celebrate Parents Day this May and June, we’re also offering a special series of in-house programmes designed to empower your PEOPLE—not just as professionals, but also as parents. We titled this series or learning interventions Work-Life Power Skills. 

If you are interested, email us at customerservice@mq.com.my. We’ll be happy to share more details and work out what fits best for your people.

That’s the espresso, keep the momentum! ☕

Stay caffeinated & curious!

Koo Lily

l Founder of mq Training Coaching Consulting l

Leadership Coach l Change Facilitator l Speaker l

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