147 - Navigating Motherhood and Entrepreneurship: Nancy's Journey
Nancy Lai is a Singaporean mumpreneur, educator, and designer who has successfully launched two businesses inspired by her experiences as a mother. Her entrepreneurial journey began when she faced challenges finding suitable furniture for her eldest daughter, Kayleen, who has allergies prone to severe nosebleed episodes.
In response to this personal need, Nancy designed Playand, a line of multi-functional foam furniture consisting of six modular pieces. The furniture is safe, low in height, free of hard wooden or metal parts, and made of certified, stain-resistant, and machine-washable materials.
As her first venture grew, Nancy launched a second business called A Mighty Mum, a functional nursing clothing line. This brand was born out of her own struggles with limited public nursing rooms and lack of suitable clothing options for nursing.
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Meet Nancy: The Mompreneur
01:25 Nancy's E-commerce Brands
03:27 Nancy's Startup Journey
06:47 Transition to Teaching and COVID-19 Impact
08:52 Starting New Businesses During COVID-19
13:28 Balancing Family and Business
15:52 Product Development and Solving Parenting Problems
22:04 Business Philosophy and Prioritizing Family
26:44 Time Management Strategies
27:20 Balancing Business and Family
28:30 Choosing the Right Tools
29:40 Challenges in Starting a Business
30:26 Innovative Solutions for Cash Flow
31:52 Bootstrap Success Stories
38:40 Imposter Syndrome and Self-Doubt
46:33 Advice for Aspiring Mompreneurs
51:24 Final Thoughts
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