Her World’s What Women Want 2021 survey revealed that 61 per cent of working mothers have given up career opportunities for their families, especially among those aged 40 to 49 and 30 to 39 . This can be attributed partly to clearer goals, as well as the desire for a more flexible schedule that allows them to spend more time with their children at home.
“When my son began his Primary 1 schooling, I decided to pursue my baking full-time and guide him along in his formal education. Baking gives me flexibility and enables me to have work-life balance – I can get to spend quality time with my son and watch him grow up.” Pay attention to current trends – always be in the know of food trends in the market and be ready to tap on the opportunities. “The upcoming year will seeDream – the world is our oyster and we set the example for our child/children. “For me, it’s a dream to have[embed]https://www.instagram.com/p/CRYj480nQPU/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link[/embed]“And invest in your own business – I bought several heavy-duty equipment for my kitchen in preparation for the festive period.
“I am happy to be able to share my passion for mindful parenting while still being able to take care of my children full-time. It’s especially satisfying when my clients tell me the sessions gave them great insights on how they can manage and connect with their children better.”Sylvia says the first step is always the hardest, so sometimes all you need is to just jump into it. Don’t worry about making mistakes because that’s how we learn and grow.
“For me, this business is about a ‘Good Kind of Madness’ explained by the examples of Loving Unconditionally & Laughing Uncontrollably. I marry the two in the commissions I get where clients come to whisper their love stories for me to design their pieces. As we go along, there is always lots of joy.”Sara started the business in 2016. She describes it as “a culmination of all the repressed creative energies that have been bubbling below the surface since I was a child”.