If you’ve ever tuned in to 987’s Lunchbox show during your midday lull, chances are Natasha Faisal has brightened your hour. With her signature mix of humour, relatability and a playlist that keeps spirits high, she’s made her name as the radio bestie we didn’t know we needed. But once the mic is off and the music fades, Natasha steps into another very real, very intense role—motherhood.
And like many of you reading this, she’s doing it all in a world that expects you to show up in full colour even when you’re running on fumes.
A mom of two, Natasha juggles the chaos of family life alongside her full-blown media career as a DJ, TV host and voice-over artist. She’s also been busy supporting Mediacorp’s latest talent hunt, 987 STAR. Well ironic, considering she once competed in the very same competition in 2015 and snagged first runner-up.
Now, she’s back at the roadshows, cheering others on, living proof that every chapter can circle back with fresh meaning.
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So how does she keep her energy so dialled up on-air when life behind the scenes includes diaper blowouts, last-minute costume hacks and forgotten schoolbags?
Motherhood Behind the Mic
“You know what? Sometimes you’ve just gotta fake it till you make it,” Natasha admits, and you instantly get the sense she’s not sugar-coating anything.
Natasha at 987 STAR Roadshow
She’s been on-air when life threw her gut-wrenching curveballs—twice she’s received news of loved ones passing while live.
“I couldn’t just drop everything. I recognise that having a mic and speaking to a national audience is not just a privilege, it’s a huge responsibility. I see it as my job to put a smile on someone’s face. To inform and entertain.”
That’s motherhood in a nutshell too, isn’t it? Showing up for others while riding your own internal rollercoaster. Choosing joy even when you’re exhausted. Putting on a brave face because someone, somewhere, needs your calm.
On Whisper Wars and Cheese Cube Tactics
Forget yelling. Natasha’s parenting playbook favours hush tones, snack bribes, and the kind of calm that (sometimes) diffuses chaos.
As someone who grew up in a loud household and now commands attention with her voice on national radio, you’d think Natasha might lean into volume as a parenting tool. But her approach is surprisingly the opposite.
“My biggest hack is actually… whispering,” she shares. “The louder the meltdown, the softer I try to speak. It doesn’t always work, let’s be honest, but more often than not, it cuts through the chaos.”
It’s a masterclass in reverse psychology—and one many parents may find refreshingly doable. You don’t need fancy parenting books or TikTok hacks. Just a whisper and a well-timed cheese cube.
Because yes, when whispers fail, snacks prevail.
“My kids are currently very motivated by food. Cheese cubes, crackers, cookies—always on standby,” she says.
It’s the ultimate peacekeeping toolkit: calm voice, calm snacks, and a lot of empathy.
Motherhood, But Make It a Talk Show
When asked who she’d invite on a hypothetical “Mom Edition” of Lunchbox, Natasha doesn’t miss a beat.
Source: Natasha at 987 STAR Roadshow
“First, my husband. We’d publicly debate our household disagreements and turn it into a poll. If I win—which I know I will—he’ll finally admit I’m right.”
She’d also invite her boss Janice, another working mum who’s provided solid support both personally and professionally.
“We’d swap bedtime battle stories, laugh about mom guilt and play a game where you guess if a quote came from a toddler or a drunk adult.”
And just when you think the guest list couldn’t get more iconic, she throws in Kris Jenner.
“Ultimate momager. I want to hear her real struggles behind all that glam and success. Wah it’s gonna be a vibe.”
Because in Natasha’s world, motherhood isn’t just about surviving. It’s about storytelling, solidarity, and a solid playlist in the background.
Comfort Food With a Kick
Every parent has that one soul-soothing ritual to keep it all together—Natasha’s just happens to come with a spicy kick. Between juggling radio segments, toddler negotiations, and voice-over deadlines, she turns to the one thing that never fails her: sambal.
“A good sambal with anything can turn my mood around,” she shares. “I love making and stocking up on different sambal at home for when I need a pick-me-up. Sambal hijau, sambal belado, sambal matah. Each one hits different.”
Her go-to comfort plate? Crispy fried tofu, tempeh, and a veggie platter loaded with winged beans, cabbage, petai, and kangkung—each bite layered with heat, crunch, and comfort.
Because sometimes, the best way to reset from the whirlwind of motherhood is with a plate full of spice and a moment to just sit, eat, and feel human again.
Parenting Fails, Red Sofa Throws, and Unexpected Wins
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If you’ve ever MacGyver-ed your way through a parenting crisis, you’re not alone. Natasha once realised—last minute—that it was Book Day at her daughter Luna’s school. With no costume in sight, she threw together an outfit using a Chinese New Year top, red pants, a red sofa throw, and a kitchen egg basket.
“Boom. Little Red Riding Hood. Honestly? Still one of my proudest parenting moments.”
It’s those moments of creativity, resilience and sheer survival instinct that define so much of modern motherhood. You don’t need to be perfect—just resourceful.
If the Cats Could Talk
No one observes your true self quite like a pet and Natasha’s cats have had front-row seats to the full circus of motherhood.
“They’d probably say I’m dramatic, affectionate, slightly chaotic—but I always come through with the treats, okay? And the cuddles. Eventually.”
From highs to lows and everything in between, she’s a woman of big feels.
“I live in the moment and feel every feeling like it’s on 100% volume.”
Sounds like the perfect parenting vibe—equal parts unpredictable and full of heart.
Finding Me-Time in the Madness
Between school runs, work deadlines, and snack negotiations, Natasha still finds small windows of time to pour into herself—because if she doesn’t, who will?
“Long hot showers with no interruptions,” she says without hesitation. “Hair mask on, skincare routine in full force. I’ve been religious with gua sha for the last two years—it genuinely calms me down. I’ll give myself a mini blowout even if no one’s going to see it. Lather up in body moisturiser just to feel soft and smell good.”
It’s not about looking a certain way—it’s about feeling human again, even if just for a few quiet minutes.
“My love language is physical touch,” Natasha adds, “so I pamper myself the way I’d want to be pampered.”
Some days, her me-time is five stolen minutes in the bathroom while the kids are distracted. Other days, if the stars and naps align, it’s an entire uninterrupted evening—skincare playlist on, scented candles lit.
Motherhood may be all-consuming, but Natasha’s learnt that self-care isn’t a luxury. It’s oxygen.
The Real Star of the Show
On air, Natasha brings the laughs. Off air, she’s navigating meltdowns, missed backpacks, and miracle Book Day costumes. Through it all, she reminds us that motherhood doesn’t come with perfect scripts.
It’s improv, it’s chaos, it’s heart.
Source: Natasha at 987 STAR Roadshow
She’s the DJ who knows when to turn the volume down to a whisper. The mum who makes sambal her therapy. The cat mama whose chaos is laced with affection. The woman who shows up with humour and heart, even when the day starts unravelling before sunrise.
What we’ve learned? That there’s power in presence. Grace in the juggle. And the beauty in being both soft and strong, messy and magnificent. Whether behind the mic or making red sofa throws fashion, Natasha proves that motherhood isn’t just about getting through—it’s about showing up. Loud, loving, and always just a little bit extra.
Because the truth is, in this wild ride called parenting, we could all use a host like Natasha—funny, unfiltered, and unafraid to turn life’s madness into a moment worth tuning into.
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