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Interview with Katie Hurd: Building a Business During Maternity Leave in Japan
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- Matcha Mum's
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- May 23, 2026
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- 2678
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Summary
In this episode of Matcha Moms , I’m speaking with Katie Hurd — coach, entrepreneur, and mother of two — about the realities of building a business while raising children in Japan. Katie shares her journey from corporate life into entrepreneurship, what it was like to grow a business during maternity leave, and how her life and work changed after becoming a single mother of two sons. We talk openly about the challenges behind the scenes: navigating the Japanese childcare system as a self-employed mother, balancing financial pressure and family life, creating structure in everyday chaos, and learning when to ask for support. This conversation is an honest look at resilience, self-organization, motherhood, and the emotional and practical realities of building a career while raising a family abroad. In this episode, we cover: Building a business during maternity leave Entrepreneurship and motherhood in Japan Life as a single mother of two Outsourcing, support systems, and self-organization Advice for mothers considering entrepreneurship The importance of resilience, mindfulness, and self-care Link to Katie's Homepage: https://neurofitglobal.com Contact Information: Host: Tamara E-Mail: [email protected]