The Straits Times
The Mother Load
Synopsis: Join us for a five-part series on working motherhood: honest conversations and real stories about how women navigate careers, caregiving and the expectations that come with both. This series isn’t just for mums – it’s for anyone trying to make sense of where careers and motherhood intersect. Through candid conversations and lived experiences, we unpack the issues shaping everyday decisions - from childcare and career progression to guilt, ambition and the invisible mental load. New episodes every Thursday. Host: Vanessa ChelvanProduced and edited by: Teo Tong KaiExecutive producers:...
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29 lip 2026
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