Motherhood, Content Creation, and Authenticity | Feat. Motunrayo
In this episode, Natalie Nadeen interviews Motunrayo about content creation for mothers of young children. They explore the challenges of balancing multiple roles and finding time for self-care. Motunrayo discusses her content, the inspiration behind her podcast, and the importance of representation in media. She also shares her journey with various content platforms and advises mothers seeking confidence and balance while staying true to themselves.
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Takeaways
- Balancing multiple roles as a mother and content creator can be challenging, but finding downtime and prioritizing self-care is essential.
- Experimenting with different content creation platforms can help find a suitable medium to express oneself.
- Representation in media is essential, and starting a podcast can provide a platform for underrepresented voices.
- Sacrificing personal interests for motherhood is a common expectation, but it is important to find a balance and pursue one's passions.
- Family and partners' support is crucial in balancing motherhood and personal interests.
Chapters
00:30 Introducing Motunrayo and her podcast
03:36 Experimenting with different content creation platforms
06:24 Representation in media and starting a podcast
07:23 The impact of content creation on job opportunities
08:47 Sacrificing personal interests after becoming a mother
09:33 Societal expectations and ideologies for mothers
10:57 Breaking traditional norms and finding balance
13:39 Overcoming self-doubt and comparison
14:26 Sacrificing personal identity for motherhood
15:53 Balancing motherhood and personal interests
20:15 Practices for balancing motherhood and personal interests
23:51 The positive impact on children when staying true to oneself
27:48 Advice for mothers struggling with confidence and balance
31:03 What it means to be unapologetically Motunrayo
Motunrayo Oladeji
Communications Professional and Podcaster
(she/her)
Montunrayo speaks to millennials of African heritage about their careers and other issues they contemplate regarding work and money. The show helps listeners gain insight into different career paths and offers tips that listeners can apply to their careers and finances.
