Episode 06: Motherhood and The Many Hats I Wear

In Episode 6 of Between Two Worlds, Floby pulls back the curtain on the messy, beautiful reality of juggling three distinct lives: motherhood, working in the fast-paced fashion industry, and teaching English to immigrants. Moving past the curated “Instagram version” of having it all, she explores the emotional tug-of-war of navigating different expectations, cultures, and identities and why living a complex life is actually a profound gift.Today, we discuss:* The Illusion of Perfection: Navigating the stark contrast between the perfection-driven, fast-paced world of fashion and the beautifully chaotic, unpredictable reality of raising two children.* Fashion as Armor: How personal style evolves after becoming a mother. Why getting dressed is no longer just about aesthetics or vanity, but an act of survivala daily reminder that you are still yourself.* Energy as Currency: Escaping the exhausting expectation to be the graceful, successful, ever-present woman. How motherhood forces you to become emotionally intelligent, efficient, and fiercely protective of your time.* The Grounding Power of Teaching: Finding deep human connection in the classroom. Floby reflects on the courage it takes for adult immigrants to learn a new language, and how their willingness to be vulnerable and make mistakes puts everything else into perspective.* Embracing Complexity: Redefining “balance.” Balance doesn’t mean giving equal time to everything; it means being fully present wherever you are. Why having multiple identities such as soft, ambitious, independent, and nurturing, is not a weakness, but your greatest strength.Key Quote:“I’m learning to stop measuring my worth by perfection... Complexity often means growth, and maybe being between two worlds is not a weakness, it’s a gift.”Challenge for the week:Stop measuring your worth by perfection. This week, pick one area of your life where you feel the pressure to “have it all together” and intentionally give yourself permission to be a little messy. Notice when your roles feel like competing forces, and remind yourself that your complexity is a gift. You don’t have to choose just one version of yourself. You are allowed to be many things at once. Get full access to Between Two Worlds at beyondtwoworlds.substack.com/subscribe