The idea of balance often gets romanticized as a state of perfect harmony—a beautifully synchronized dance where all aspects of life move in sync. But as a mother, entrepreneur and technology professional, I’ve learned that balance isn’t about equal distribution. It’s about presence, persistence, and learning to ride the waves of an ever-evolving journey.
Embracing the Duality: Dreaming and Doing
Like many women, I was raised to believe that success meant choosing a lane—either excelling in the corporate world or chasing my entrepreneurial dreams. But what if we could do both? What if the corporate space wasn’t a constraint but a stepping stone? What if motherhood wasn’t a limitation but a superpower?
For me, leveraging my corporate experience has sharpened my strategic thinking, negotiation skills, and ability to build lucrative partnerships. Every role I’ve held in marketing, communication, and tech has added to my entrepreneurial toolkit. Every meeting, every challenge, and every corporate initiative has refined my ability to think critically, navigate high-stakes conversations, and execute with precision.
The Founder’s Journey: Beyond the Glamour
As a founder, I quickly realized that passion alone isn’t enough. Strategy, execution, and resilience are equally essential. The world celebrates entrepreneurs when they “make it,” but the unglamorous middle—the long nights, financial risks, and self-doubt—rarely gets the spotlight.
Bringing an idea to life requires tenacity. It means showing up even when things feel uncertain. It means failing fast, pivoting faster, and never losing sight of the vision. It means understanding that being an entrepreneur isn’t just about independence—it’s about influence, leadership, and the impact you leave on those around you.
Motherhood as a Masterclass in Leadership
If there’s one role that has truly shaped me as a leader, it’s being a mother. Motherhood forces you to become a master of adaptability, patience, and prioritization. It teaches you to operate from a place of intuition and empathy—qualities that are invaluable in business.
There are moments when the guilt creeps in—when the demands of work or business pull me away from bedtime stories and school pickups. But I remind myself that showing my daughters the power of ambition and resilience is just as important as being physically present. They are watching me build, create, and take risks, and that, in itself, is a lesson in possibility.
Staying Sharp: The Power of Continuous Learning
The best way to remain relevant in an ever-changing world is to never stop learning. Whether it’s staying ahead in the tech space, refining my storytelling as a host, or building community through content, I remain a student of the game.
Corporate experiences provide access to networks, resources, and insights that can be applied to entrepreneurship. Similarly, the flexibility and innovation required in entrepreneurship can fuel success in a corporate setting. The intersection of both worlds has made me sharper, more strategic, and more intentional in how I move.
Owning the Journey
There is no blueprint for how to navigate multiple passions. The journey is uniquely ours to shape. It’s about redefining what success looks like, honouring the different roles we play, and knowing that every experience—corporate, entrepreneurial, maternal, and creative—adds value to our story.
So, I choose to embrace the dance, knowing that balance isn’t about perfection but about being present where it matters most. I choose to chase dreams while maximizing every resource available to me. And most importantly, I choose to show up—not just for myself but for the next generation of women who will redefine success on their terms.
Because the truth is—we don’t have to choose. We can do it all, and we can do it well- just not at the same time. Making space to be well is the melody of the dance.