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Raising Kids Without Family Support: US vs. India Experience | Supriya Shukla

A career break isn't the end; it's a chapter in your soulful journey. Welcome to the very first podcast of Soulful Moms of India! In this special episode, Malti sits down with her dear college friend, Supriya Ojha Shukla, to discuss the raw and real journey of balancing career ambitions with the joys and struggles of motherhood. In this episode, we cover: 🎓 Roots & Education: Growing up in a big family in Ballia and pursuing an MBA against the odds. ✈️ The Move to the US: Adapting to a new culture and working in the US banking sector. 🤱 Motherhood Abroad: The reality of delivering and raising a child in the US without immediate family support. 🏥 Medical Systems: A comparison of healthcare and delivery experiences in the US vs. India. 💼 Career Breaks: How Supriya navigated multiple career pauses and her advice for moms looking to restart. 👵 Joint vs. Nuclear Families: The irreplaceable value of grandparents in a child's upbringing. Key Takeaway: Whether you choose to prioritize your career or take a break for your children, every path is valid. Stay inspired and know that you are not alone in this journey. 🔔 Subscribe to @SoulfulMomsofIndia for more stories that celebrate the everyday heroism of mothers. #SoulfulMomsofIndia #CareerMoms #WorkLifeBalance #IndianMoms #MotherhoodAbroad #CareerRestart #ParentingJourney #WomenEmpowerment #ReturningToWork Key Timestamps [01:25] Introduction of Supriya and their shared history from college in Ballia. [06:12] Supriya’s childhood role model: Her progressive father and his impact on her life. [10:05] The challenge of leaving a small town for higher education and building trust with parents. [13:36] North to South: Moving to Bangalore after marriage and taking the first career break. [15:25] Life and career in the US: Working in a US bank and the work-life balance there. [16:14] The experience of a first delivery in the US without family support. [18:23] Comparing the medical systems of India and the US from a personal perspective. [22:17] The funny and stressful "first 15 days" of parenthood in a foreign country. [27:34] Personal and professional balance: Malti’s perspective on career continuity with family support. [33:18] The importance of siblings and why Supriya decided on a second child after six years. [39:03] Reflections on career breaks and the decision to give full time to children. [41:21] The mission behind "Soulful Moms of India": Sharing the stories of everyday mothers.