Siti Zahidah: On a career switch from civil service, holding space for others' emotions, and Why Mothers Cry

Update: 2023-07-05

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When did you last cry? Today’s guest Siti Zahidah created the Why Mothers Cry community to encourage parents to talk about their feelings, in the hopes that others will feel less alone with theirs. If you are in a season of change, this episode is for you. Zahidah was a teacher for most of her career - over 8 years to be exact - before taking the plunge and making the switch to corporate communications for a non-profit organization.Highlights of the episode:05:53 What inspired Why Mothers Cry...

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Siti Zahidah: On a career switch from civil service, holding space for others' emotions, and Why Mothers Cry

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Siti Zahidah: On a career switch from civil service, holding space for others' emotions, and Why Mothers Cry

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Siti Zahidah: On a career switch from civil service, holding space for others' emotions, and Why Mothers Cry