On Why Every Mom Needs Unsexy Role Models with Sher-li Torrey | Ep19 (Part 1 of 2)

Sher-li Torrey is a Singaporean mom of 2 - a 16-year-old daughter and a 12-year-old son. She is best known as the founder of Mums @ Work and Career Navigators, organizations dedicated to supporting and empowering mothers as they return to the workforce. Inspired by her own journey to find flexible work arrangements as a young mother 14 years ago, Mums@Work has since grown into a vibrant community of almost 70,000 members. The platform offers flexible work solutions, a portal for Mumpreneurs to list their services, volunteer opportunities, workshops for working mothers, and returneeship programs to help those transitioning back into the workforce after a career break. With more than a decade of experience working with mothers and partnering with public and private organizations, Sher-li has become a pivotal figure in advocating for this important demographic in Singapore and beyond. In our two-part conversation, she candidly shares: 🌟 The role of work in providing an identity beyond caregiving 🌟 The power of learning to let go and asking for help 🌟 Her "40 Women Over 40" initiative and why every woman needs unsexy role models 🌟 Insights and lessons she never expected from her journey with other mums Connect with Sher-li on: 👋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherlitorrey/ 👋 Mums at Work: https://www.mumsatwork.net/  Follow and connect with us! We’d love to hear any feedback, comments, or suggestions from you. 💼⁠ LinkedIn⁠ 📷 ⁠Instagram: 🎵 ⁠TikTok⁠ 🍏 Apple 📥 ⁠Email⁠ Chapters  00:00 Episode Snippet 00:27 Introduction to Make It Work 00:37 Hello Sher-Li 01:42 Balancing Work and Family Life 02:13 Daily Routines and Time Management 04:04 Non-Negotiables and Flexibility 05:22 The Importance of Asking for Help 09:21 Unsexy Role Models and Other Inspirations 11:03 When We Transmit Our Insecurities To Our Kids 15:57 When I Hit Rock Bottom 21:21 Advice To My Younger Self 23:25 Finding Purpose and Career Transitions #MakeItWorkPodcast #WorkingMoms #CareerBreak #CareerJourney #Inspiration #FamilyFirst #Entrepreneur #Mothers #Mom #Parents #Parenting #Mum #Family