The Mothering Project
The Mothering Project is for women, carers, and empathetic leaders navigating work, care, and identity — and wondering when exactly the mental load gets its own day off.
Honest conversations about motherhood, leadership, and holding it all together (mostly)
The Mothering Project
From Failures to Flexibility: Tara Nguyen’s Entrepreneurial Journey
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In this conversation, Tara and I explore the tension so many ambitious mothers feel — wanting to build something meaningful, while also wanting to be present.
We talk about failed starts, redefining success, building flexibility on purpose, and the emotional reality of growing a business alongside a family. Tara shares how she’s learned to prioritise self-care, lean into support networks, and build boundaries without apology.
This episode is really about becoming — who you’re becoming as a leader, a mother, and a woman — and how to do that without burning yourself out.
Key Topics
- The journey from failed careers to business ownership
- Why support networks and mentorship matter
- Work-life integration vs. work-life balance
- Leadership as a mother
- Self-care as a non-negotiable
- The future vision for Kindred and community impact
Key Frameworks Discussed
- The Power of Support Networks
- Work-Life Integration Strategies
- Self-Care as Leadership Practice
- Take time to consciously envision your career and life before making major changes.
- Build boundaries early — and don’t apologise for them.
- Start small with self-care. It doesn’t have to be grand to be powerful.
- Seek mentorship and community — success is rarely solo.
Where you can find Tara!