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Make It Work

Sarah Wong
Singapore
Motherhood
Flexible Work
The Artground
Podcasting
Investing
IVF
Financial Independence
Ambition
Portfolio Careers
Meaning Making
Work-Life Balance
Dual-Career Couples
Portfolio Careers Asia
Memory / Reflection
Make It Work Podcast
Covid-19
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Sweden
Denmark

I'm Sarah, a working mom of three šŸ‘Øā€šŸ‘©ā€šŸ‘§ā€šŸ‘¦šŸ‡øšŸ‡¬ā€  If you're seeking work-life balance inspiration or wondered, "Can you have it all?", this podcast is for you. Join me as I uncover stories of modern moms in Asia redefining success at work, home, and everything in between. Follow along and let's Make It Work together! šŸ’Ŗ Connect with me, join our mommas community and more here šŸ‘‰šŸ» linktr.... more

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There's a moment in early motherhood that most never admit out loud. The moment you look at your baby and think — I didn't sign up for this. When the career you spent a decade building feels like it's slipping away. When you wonder if choosing to hav... more

In this special Mother's Day episode, I sit down with the OG of Make It Work: the woman who shaped me to uncover stories we’ve never actually talked about and how she ā€˜made it work’ as a working mom for our family of 5 back in the 90s. We dive into t... more

What happens when the traditional career ladder meets the reality of motherhood?

In this episode, I am joined by Huda R (founder of The Mum Collective and host of Mum Interrupted podcast) to unpack the reality of navigating ambition and motherhood i... more

From saving $20,000 on a $2,000 salary to making work optional while raising two young boys, Dawn Fiona Cher—better known online as SG Budget Babe—has spent the last decade helping others take back control of their money and mindset. A mom, author, D... more

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Winnie Jiang
Professor, INSEAD Organizational Behavior Specialist
INSEAD
Episode: You Don't Have to Choose Between Motherhood and Ambition| Prof. Winnie Jiang | Ep 40
Dawn Fiona Cher
SG Budget Babe, financial influencer in Singapore
SG Budget Babe / Independent creator
Episode: From $2K Salary to Financial Independence: A Working Mom’s Playbook ft. SG Budget Babe | Ep 37
Elena Chow
Founder of Connect One; mom of four; expert in startup hiring and portfolio careers
Connect One
Episode: Around But Not Present - A Working Mom's Honest Confession And More | Elena Chow Ep 36
Maria Li
COO of Tech in Asia, mother of two
Tech in Asia
Episode: When You Show Up Anyway: A Mother’s Story of Loss and Leadership - Maria Li | Ep35
Sarah Wong
Host and producer of Make It Work; speaker on transitions and motherhood
Make It Work (podcast)
Episode: Navigating Life's Transitions With Belief with Sarah Wong - On The Soft Power Project | Ep34
Marina Lopes
Author of Please Yell At My Kids; former Washington Post journalist
Author, Journalist
Episode: Parenthood Across 10 Countries: The Village Every Parent Needs - Marina Lopes | Ep33
Luanne Poh
Founder of The Artground, Singapore's first multidisciplinary children's art center
Artground
Episode: 29 Weeks Too Soon: Motherhood, Identity, and Building Something Radically New - Luanne Poh | Ep32
Sherry Fang
Executive Communications Coach, podcaster, and brand consultant from Taiwan
Independent consultant; Soft Power Project
Episode: From Stay-At-Home to Single Working Mom: What Divorce Taught Me (I Never Saw Coming) - Sherry Fang | Ep31

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Sarah Wong
Host of Make It Work; focuses on transitions, motherhood, and portfolio careers; central recurring figure.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • Honest and authentically inspiring!

    Love this show! Great high achieving women making work + life + parenthood harmony work! Inspiring stories and insightful musings!

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    Ireland2 years ago

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Fans appreciate practical, actionable career guidance for working moms.
The community focus and authentic storytelling are frequently highlighted as strengths.

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From Stay-At-Home to Single Working Mom: What Divorce Taught Me (I Never Saw Coming) - Sherry Fang | Ep31
Q: How did you balance being a single mom with building a business and two podcasts?
I learned to compartmentalize emotions for work, leaned on family support, and used time when the child was with the other parent to develop the business, while ensuring I was present when needed.
From Stay-At-Home to Single Working Mom: What Divorce Taught Me (I Never Saw Coming) - Sherry Fang | Ep31
Q: What were the early steps you took to transition into a portfolio career and entrepreneurship?
I focused on mental health, sought collaborations instead of competing, built partnerships, and allowed for a patient, gradual approach while nurturing trust with clients.
From Stay-At-Home to Single Working Mom: What Divorce Taught Me (I Never Saw Coming) - Sherry Fang | Ep31
Q: What catalyzed your decision to change and pursue a different path beyond staying at home?
Accumulated years of staying at home, a longing to create something meaningful, and a pivotal shift at around age 35 led me to seek new career directions and eventually start coaching and consulting.
Around But Not Present - A Working Mom's Honest Confession And More | Elena Chow Ep 36
Q: How do you view the concept of 'fake it till you make it' in leadership and in entrepreneurship?
Fake it till you make it is about presenting confidence in client-facing situations while quietly learning and building competence behind the scenes; the key is to eventually generate real capability and substance.
Around But Not Present - A Working Mom's Honest Confession And More | Elena Chow Ep 36
Q: What are three top lessons you learned while building Connect One while raising children?
Embrace curiosity and learnability, be courageous to bridge gaps even without HR background, and adopt a mindset of constantly learning and adapting to new tech and future-of-work trends while caring for a family.

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What is Make It Work about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on ambitious, work-focused mothers in Asia navigating careers, parenting, and personal growth. Across episodes, listeners hear candid stories of career pivots, flexible work, startup life, and leadership in tech and media, with a strong emphasis on building supportive communities, managing the mental load, and balancing ambition with family. Noteworthy is the host's emphasis on practical routines, faith-based or values-driven approaches, and a portfolio-career mindset that favors experimentation, continual learning, and authentic storytelling. The format frequently features personal journeys from Silicon Valley to Asia, founders and executives sharing leadership lessons, and real-world guidance for mothers pursuing nontrad... more

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1. Winnie Jiang
2. Dawn Fiona Cher
3. Elena Chow
4. Maria Li
5. Sarah Wong
6. Marina Lopes
7. Luanne Poh
8. Sherry Fang

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