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.

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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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In this powerful episode of The Empowered Working Mom Revolution, host Jocelyn Auyeung welcomes Kaelysia Cooper, a mom, professional coach, and expert in personal development. Kaelysia opens up about her journey of navigating career pivots while balancing the challenges of motherhood. From overcoming unexpected setbacks to leaning on faith during times of uncertainty, Kaelysia shares actionable insights and encouragement for moms who feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Key Topics:

• How to embrace career changes when life doesn’t go as planned
• The importance of self-advocacy in the workplace and at home
• Faith over fear: Making tough decisions during motherhood
• Why getting comfortable with discomfort can lead to personal growth
• The power of building a support system and relying on your community

Whether you're a working mom juggling career transitions, or a stay-at-home mom looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on how to thrive, feel connected, and prioritize your well-being.

Listen now to discover how you can reclaim your power and find balance in the chaos of motherhood.

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Kaelysia answered the call to serve, committing her life’s work to developing people and organizations who seek to achieve their full potential. She has over 12 years of HR experience, including coaching having earned an Associate Coach Certification, talent development, being a certified Project Management Professional, and talent acquisitions in various industries. Currently she is striving to blend coaching and consulting by transforming mindset that hold us back from achieving purpose and fulfillment.

Connect with Kaelysia:

http://empoweredbycoaching.com/

http://www.linkedin.com/in/kaelysiacooper

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We'd love your support!

Our mission is to amplify the stories of all moms so that they can be seen, heard, and supported in their motherhood journey, regardless of whether they are balancing motherhood with an external career or choosing to dedicate themselves fully to motherhood.

We would appreciate your support because your support matters!

Here are 3 ways you can support the mission of the podcast:

1. Leave a rating on Apple Podcasts so more moms can discover this podcast. Thank you!
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2. Write a review on Apple Podcasts so more moms can find a place of solace, comfort, and belonging through the podcast. Thank you!
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3. Make a one-time donation to the podcast for as little as $7 or whatever amount feels best for you. You can click this linke to make a donation. Thank you!

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In this empowering episode of the Empowered Working Mom Revolution podcast, host Jocelyn Auyeung sits down with lawyer-turned-mompreneur Régine Théodat. Régine opens up about her unexpected journey from a career-focused lawyer to a mother and entrepreneur, creating a business rooted in cultural preservation. As a working mom, she shares her personal challenges and triumphs of raising her daughter with a strong sense of Haitian identity in a world where Western culture dominates.

This episode is perfect for moms who are looking to feel connected, seen, and heard in their motherhood journey. Régine’s story of balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and cultural preservation will inspire and encourage you to embrace your own unique path, no matter where it leads.

Key Topics Covered:

• From lawyer to mompreneur: Régine’s journey of motherhood and business.
• Challenges of raising a culturally connected child in a Westernized world.
• How motherhood sparked a business focused on bilingual children’s books and toys.
• The importance of cultural representation in kids’ products.
• Work-life balance: How Régine manages motherhood and entrepreneurship.
• Mental health and therapy: How it helped Regine thrive as a working mom.

Highlights:

• “Motherhood changed everything for me—I never thought I’d be a mom, but now I can’t imagine my life without it.” – Régine Théodat
• “I wanted my daughter to grow up connected to her Haitian roots, but so many children’s products lacked cultural representation.” – Regine on the importance of diversity in kids’ products.
• “As a mompreneur, I’m not just building a business—I’m preserving culture for the next generation.”

Connect with Regine Theodat:

• Website:Isse and Lo
• Instagram: @Regine.Theodat

Régine Théodat is a Haitian American entrepreneur, author, strategist, cultural enthusiast, and mom. She founded Isse & Lo, providing bilingual books, toys, and cultural tools to help parents connect children with their Caribbean heritage. She's also a consultant working at the cross-section of impact and strategy. She loves work that focuses on cultural preservation, fostering pride, and connection among Haitian families. She's the mother to one daughter, and bonus mom to three boys.

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