CJ Hendry: On Kids and Chaos

CJ Hendry, artist and mother of three, shares her raw, hilarious journey navigating motherhood in the city, all while building her creative empire. In this episode, CJ breaks down how she balances her thriving art career with raising three kids across continents—from Australia to Brooklyn. You'll discover how her unconventional approach to parenting emphasizes ease and joy over perfection, and why she believes hard work and authenticity are the ultimate superpowers. We explore the truth about modern motherhood: the pressures, the mess, and the unexpected moments of love that make it all worth it. She talks about ditching the pressure of extracurriculars, choosing connection over chaos, and why the secret to raising balanced children is simply showing up as your imperfect, exhausted, real self.Why does this matter? Because in a world obsessed with productivity and picture-perfect parenting, CJ boldly affirms that just surviving—sometimes in sweatpants and a pile of laundry—is enough. Her stories inspire parents to embrace the chaos, ditch the guilt, and find joy in the little, unruly moments. Whether you're a creative soul or in the trenches of parenting, this episode offers honest, hilarious encouragement to keep going—and to enjoy every beautifully imperfect second.Perfect for busy parents craving relatability, artists balancing motherhood, or anyone feeling the weight of it all—CJ’s perspective reminds us: you don’t need to do it all perfectly to get it right. Hit play now and discover that sometimes, less effort leads to the most genuine [email protected] us: Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube @WSWWD