Motherhood is a full-time job. One that demands love, patience, and an endless supply of energy. But what happens when you add entrepreneurship to the mix? You get a league of extraordinary women who refuse to choose between their dreams and their families. They navigate sleepless nights and business plans, school drop-offs and office meetings, turning every challenge into an opportunity.
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the unstoppable force of mumpreneurs. Women who are not just raising children but also building legacies. These eight incredible women have turned passion into purpose, proving that ambition and motherhood don’t have to be at odds.
From launching beauty empires to revolutionizing parenting spaces, they are breaking barriers, redefining success, and showing the world what it truly means to have it all. Their journeys are not just about business; they are about resilience, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond between a mother and her dreams.
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1. Roshni Mahtani Cheung, The Parentinc
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Roshni Mahtani Cheung is the ultimate mumpreneur, proving that motherhood and ambition go hand in hand. While guiding parents through the ups and downs of raising little ones, she built The Parentinc into a powerhouse that reaches 25 million parents every month.
From launching Mama’s Choice to creating a space for female founders to thrive, she wears many hats with grace and determination. Balancing business and motherhood is no easy feat, but Roshni makes it clear that mums can build empires while raising the next generation.
2. Dr Iroshini Chua, co-founder of Dr Kevin Chua Medical & Aesthetics
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Dr Iroshini Chua is a mumpreneur who juggles medicine, business, and creativity while being the perfect other half to her husband, Dr Kevin Chua. As the co-founder of their award-winning medical and aesthetics practice, she brings both skill and style to patient care.
But her talents don’t stop at medicine—she’s also a jewellery designer, travel writer, and philanthropist. Whether she’s diagnosing patients, crafting dazzling gems, or chasing her next adventure, Iroshini proves that motherhood and ambition make the ultimate power duo.
Who says you can’t check vitals, design diamonds, and still make it home in time for bedtime stories?
3. Beatrice Tan, founder of Klarra
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What does it mean to be a woman who builds, nurtures, and creates? To craft beauty not just in fabric, but in the very fabric of life itself?
Beatrice Tan is the embodiment of this artistry. She is a mumpreneur who turned her vision into KLARRA, a brand that empowers women through timeless, effortless style. From crunching numbers in finance to designing pieces that move with modern women, she built her empire while juggling motherhood, proving that strength and style can coexist.
And if launching a boutique while managing a newborn and two toddlers isn’t peak multitasking, then what is?
4. Sharon Wong, founder of Motherswork
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What drives a mother? Is it love, ambition, or the unwavering belief that she can have it all? For Sharon Wong, it’s all of the above. Plus an unshakable determination to build something meaningful for families like hers.
As the CEO and founder of Motherswork, she has spent the past 25 years not just curating the best baby products but also creating a trusted space where parents can find support, quality, and peace of mind.
Yet, through it all, she has never lost sight of what truly matters like love, connection, and the joy of watching her children grow. When she’s not shaping the parenting world, she’s out exploring it with her husband and three kids, creating memories that remind her why she started this journey in the first place.
Because passion doesn’t fade. It evolves, deepens, and becomes a legacy that inspires generations to come.
5. Karen Lam, director of Est.lab
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After surviving third-degree burns, Karen Lam didn’t just heal. She rebuilt.
Taking over Estetica Group meant earning her mother’s trust, starting from the ground up, and redefining beauty through innovation and resilience. Today, she leads with passion, proving that true beauty is confidence in every form because true beauty is about confidence, care, and resilience.
6. Shireena Shroff Manchharam, life coach and founder of Getting to Happy
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Shireena Shroff Manchharam is on a mission to spread joy with Getting to Happy, a movement that helps people live brighter, more mindful lives.
As a Life and Happiness Coach, speaker, and writer, she brings science-backed well-being strategies to schools, individuals, and companies… all while juggling the beautiful chaos of motherhood with a big smile!
7. Hong Henwood, owner of Hong Henwood Design Studio
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Hong Henwood is the style maven behind Affordable Style Files, making effortlessly chic interiors look like a breeze. By day, she transforms spaces with her signature sun-kissed aesthetic. By night, she’s a self-proclaimed pretend farmer.
With a Dempsey store, a design studio, and an Instagram feed that’s pure home goals, she’s got us all dreaming of a stylish refresh! And maybe even moving in!
8. Dr. Shanna Ng, co-founder of Ayn Skin
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Soft, safe, and science-backed. Dr. Shanna Ng is on a mission to make skincare simple yet sensational. As a dermatologist, a devoted mother, and the mastermind behind Ayn Skin, she’s all about blending beauty with brainpower. Passionate about paediatric dermatology, she curates clean, chemical-free creations that comfort and care for every complexion.
With a passion for paediatric dermatology and a pledge to protect sensitive skin, she believes skincare should be safe, simple, and sincerely soothing because every family deserves a foundation of flawless, feel-good care.
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