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Listen "016: Letting Go & Saying Yes to Your Dreams with Alex Ng "
Episode Synopsis
Hosts Hannah and Jackie welcome Alex, a former special education teacher turned stay-at-home mom and children's book author. The discussion delves into the challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood, personal dreams, and career shifts. Alex shares her journey from teaching to following her passion for writing, emphasizing the importance of overcoming self-doubt and embracing imperfection. Listeners are encouraged to tackle their own dreams, starting with small, manageable steps, and to find satisfaction and contentment in the pursuit of their passions.Connect with Alex: @alexandra.ng.authorFind Us At: balancedasamotherpodcast.com00:00 Welcome to Balanced As a Mother00:35 Introducing Our Special Guest: Alex00:56 College Memories and Friendship02:54 Life After College: Marriage and Career04:42 Navigating Motherhood and Major Life Changes09:11 Pursuing Dreams: Writing a Children's Book11:36 Balancing Passion and Parenthood21:30 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Taking Action23:59 Defining Success: Then vs. Now24:36 The Myth of Perfection28:34 The Journey of Publishing a Book35:32 Leaving Teaching: A Personal Journey40:54 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome43:58 Introducing 'Umber and Belina'47:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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