Yan: Life is not about starting over, but about choosing to believe in yourself again.
Motto: Everything is possible.
I was once a project manager with over a decade of corporate experience, holding a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from a top 985 university in China. My career journey took me through large-scale property developments and international engineering projects.
But four years ago, with the birth of my children and a family move to Malaysia, my life shifted drastically — from the peak of my career as a Project Director, to becoming a full-time mother of two.
From “director” to “just a mom,” I spiraled into deep self-doubt and loss of self-worth. My days revolved around cooking, childcare, and endless household responsibilities. I felt exhausted, disconnected, and powerless. At my lowest point, I even questioned: Could I ever be that strong, capable version of myself again?
The turning point came during a simple sharing session titled “Finding Time for Moms.” It made me realize that unless I cared for myself first, I couldn’t truly care for my family. That day, I chose to believe in myself again. I carved out little spaces of time for learning, healing, and growing. I explored wellness and self-healing practices, and began hosting small gatherings for mothers. Slowly, a community was born — MamaKul.
Today, MamaKul has grown into a vibrant women’s empowerment community. We hike, create, read, and host online and offline events, exploring together the many possibilities of life. I am no longer the “mom who lost her value,” but a community founder inspiring mothers to reclaim their power.
What I’ve learned is this: Motherhood is not an end point, but a new beginning. Every stage of life deserves respect. When a woman dares to believe in herself again — everything truly is possible.