Redefining Success: Through Corporate Leadership, Fractional Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Motherhood - Rachel Tan | Ep12

Rachel Tan, an e-commerce whiz based in Malaysia, has made waves in leadership positions at the likes of Shopee, L’Oreal, Nuffnang and Oxwhite, the Malaysian retail company famous for selling 2,500 white shirts in just three hours. She's also the founder of In Real Life, a digital publishing platform, which was sold in 2020. But that's not all. Rachel's story takes a unique turn after welcoming three children into her life.  She realized the potential to merge her love for nurturing kids with her marketing prowess, leading to the birth of The Nurts, an innovative venture that offers books, toys, and games designed to foster precious parent-child bonds.  For those intrigued by the concept of fractional work, Rachel also shares her journey of securing a two day a week marketing leadership role at Oxwhite, whilst growing The Nurts, her own business inspired by her kids. Rachel is also extending a special offer to listeners of Make it Work for products purchased on The Nurts' online store. Valid until 30 June 2024, use the code, MAKEITWORK10 for a 10% discount with a minimum spend of RM 120 (~ USD25)!  In our conversation, we chat about: 🌟Juggling Mum-preneurship and 3 kids 🌟Fractional Work: How Rachel Found a 2-day-a-week Marketing Leadership Role 🌟Combining Work and Play: Starting The Nurts 🌟The 3 Most Important Relationships  🌟The Importance of Knowing Thyself 🌟How to Overcome Self-doubt Connect with Rachel on: 👋The Nurts https://www.thenurts.com/ 👋LinkedIn ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/racheltan88/ 👋Email: [email protected] #MakeItWorkPodcast #WorkingMoms #CareerJourney #Inspiration #FamilyFirst #FractionalLeadership #TheNurts Chapters 0:00 Make It Work Introduction 00:02 Episode and Guest Intro 01:32 Hello Rachel 01:46 Rachel's Journey: From Marketing to Motherhood and Entrepreneurship 03:58 Childcare Arrangements - A Different Experience with Each Child 05:53 Starting a Business Amidst Family Life 07:35 Rachel's Career Shifts and Embracing Flexibility 10:51 How I got a 2-day-a-week Marketing Leadership position 16:56 Advice for Pursuing Flexible, Fractional Roles 18:40 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Parenthood - Know Thyself 21:19 Inspiration from Parenting: The Birth of The Nurts 23:49 The Role of Supportive Partners in Entrepreneurial Journeys 27:42 Reflections and Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 30:43 Connecting with Rachel Tan