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\r\nTell us more about you and your business! How did it start?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Namita:<\/strong>\u00a0Back in India, I was a television anchor and radio host, capturing and reporting events. So I\u2019ve always been in the creative industry and didn\u2019t see myself in a 9-5 office job.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n When I moved to Singapore with my husband, I actually had a full-time job as a digital marketer. But after I gave birth to my daughter, I started my microblogging journey on Instagram and then started my own business, Skin&BodyNaturals, so that I would have more time for my daughter. I\u2019m a firm believer of gentle parenting and early childhood development, so I wanted to be readily available for my daughter.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n H:<\/strong>\u00a0Did you face any challenges in the process?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n N:<\/strong>\u00a0Absolutely. I had no support system here in Singapore, plus I was a first-time mom. My daughter couldn\u2019t communicate with me and I was still understanding her as well. I had advice from others and from the Internet, but there was still a lot of anxiousness because each child is different.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Initially, I had my own inhibitions about my business too. I was in a foreign land and people didn\u2019t know me yet, so I didn\u2019t know if people would trust me and my products. But now I\u2019m proud to say that I\u2019ve gotten the trust of several Singaporean brands and also the support of my followers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n What would a day in the life of Namita, the mompreneur, look like?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Very, very busy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n When you\u2019ve got a 3-year-old at home, it\u2019s always a mad rush, especially in the mornings. I\u2019ve got to get her ready for school, and after she\u2019s off, it\u2019s a little bit more peaceful at home. Then I put on the entrepreneur hat and have meetings with clients, collaborating with brands, and meeting deadlines.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Although I\u2019m an entrepreneur, my daughter is still my priority. I\u2019ve read that till the age of 5, the child\u2019s brain grows exponentially, so I want to be available for my daughter and nurture her during these few important years and help her reach her fullest potential.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n What are some of your proudest achievements as an entrepreneur?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n I would say my proudest achievement is getting the trust and support of more people. As I\u2019ve mentioned before, initially people didn\u2019t know me and my products but now I\u2019ve gotten more support from several brands and also my followers. Many have also started recognising my recommendations and content as well.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n I think motherhood is an allegiance. Although I\u2019m now based in Singapore, moms connect with me from all over the world and they can relate to the things I share about motherhood – even the pain points and the tough times. They engage with me and share their own stories and experiences as well. It\u2019s all about inspiring others and getting inspired at the same time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n H:<\/strong>\u00a0What do you think helped you achieve this success?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n N:<\/strong>\u00a0I think a big part of it is resilience. Because I\u2019m a lifestyle blogger, I have to put in consistent effort to blog and create content that adds value for my readers. There\u2019s a sense of accountability to my followers or anyone reading my content.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Although there might be bad days when things don\u2019t go as planned, it\u2019s all about bouncing back again and not being bogged down by small failures. I am constantly trying out new things and learning what works.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Another thing would be a positive mindset. I think it\u2019s important to start the day with positivity as it\u2019ll make you feel more charged and energised to do what you want to do.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Of course, I wouldn\u2019t be where I am today without the support of my husband. He\u2019s been such a pillar in my life. He\u2019d wake up at night to take care of our daughter, even though he has to go to work in the morning. When I wanted to start my own business, he motivated me to do it because he saw that I had a vision and the passion for it.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n Since we all have the same 24-hours in a day, how do you allocate your time and juggle your different roles?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n N:<\/strong>\u00a0I\u2019m a total planner. I completely believe in planning. Every night, I\u2019ll list down the things I have to do for the next day. I\u2019m always ready with a pen to check off the things that I\u2019ve completed. Even though I might not always finish everything on my list because life with a 3-year-old is never predictable, I celebrate the small wins.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n H:<\/strong>\u00a0Any tips for moms out there on juggling different roles and time management?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n N:<\/strong>\u00a0Besides physically journalling and having a list of things to do, I start everyday with a peaceful prayer and yoga. I\u2019d stand in front of the mirror and speak affirmations over myself out loud.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n I\u2019m big on self-care and me-time. I think everyone needs time for themselves, if not things will get overwhelming some day. Even though you might be juggling many roles, you have to put yourself first and have your own life.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Especially for moms, \u201cmom guilt\u201d is a common thing many of us face. But we shouldn\u2019t feel guilty about investing in ourselves! You can\u2019t pour from an empty cup so you have to surround yourself with positivity before you can love others. Spending time in nature really helps me to be more peaceful and calm so that could be one thing moms can try.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n You can be everything at the same time, if you want to be. Businesswoman, mom, wife, daughter, friend – you can be everything simultaneously. You just have to plan your day and understand how to manage your time.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n What can we look forward to from you this coming year?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n N:<\/strong>\u00a0Definitely I\u2019ll be growing my content. I want to write about less-explored places in Singapore and more affordable activities for moms. My main focus will be health wellness and beauty.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Plus, since the COVID-19 situation is starting to ease, I\u2019m planning on holding some virtual workshops on how to make handmade natural products, which is what Skin&BodyNaturals is all about. Besides being fun, it\u2019s also a therapeutic experience to make something of your own.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Previously during the Circuit Breaker, I have had some requests but I wasn\u2019t able to handle holding virtual workshops on my own. But I\u2019ve been learning and I think I might be able to roll it out in the next few months! Tough times build tougher and more resilient people so exciting times are ahead!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n![\"Mother's](\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.helpling.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/57488330_336679913902000_1130225526542444120_n.jpg\")
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