{"podcast":{"title":"Matcha Mum's","slug":"matcha-mum-s-7761958","podcast_index_feed_id":7761958,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/matcha-mum-s/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/matcha-mum-s","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/matcha-mum-s/20260311_070314_8b9e0e42a72dd3e71d900a1f5bb30d4e.png","author":"Tamara","episode_count":13,"summary":"Matcha Mum’s is a podcast for international families raising children in Japan. This podcast explores the everyday realities of building family life in a different country, understanding the Japanese system for children and families, adjusting to social structures and expectations, and finding your own rhythm between cultures. Hosted by Tamara, a German working mother living in Japan with her Japanese husband and their daughter, the podcast combines personal experience with thoughtful reflections on parenting abroad. Across episodes, you’ll hear about: Navigating Japan’s structures for families Everyday parenting in a cross-cultural context Mindful working parenthood and balancing career and home Conversations with international mums and dads sharing their journeys Whether you are already living in Japan, preparing for the move, or simply interested in raising children between cultures, Matcha Mum’s creates a space to connect, reflect, and explore new perspectives.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-20T04:30:09.770060+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958"},"episode":{"title":"Interview with Katheryn Gronauer:  Between Motherhood and Entrepreneurship - The Hidden Reality","slug":"interview-with-katheryn-gronauer-between-motherhood-and-entrepreneurship-the-hidden-reality","published_at":"2026-07-18T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958/interview-with-katheryn-gronauer-between-motherhood-and-entrepreneurship-the-hidden-reality","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/matcha-mum-s/2996299","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/375269/2996299/matcha-mum-s/2026_07_16_14_22_21_8128d72d-69d3-4c33-91bc-dce2bae8ce82.mp3","summary":"My guest of of this episode is with Katheryn Gronauer: executive coach, corporate trainer, and founder of the Tokyo-based networking community Leadership Latte . Her work focuses on supporting professionals through transitions, from career shifts to leadership growth. This conversation explores her personal transition into motherhood while running her own business. Katheryn shares what it really looked like to navigate pregnancy, self-funded maternity leave, and the pressure to maintain business momentum as a solo entrepreneur. She speaks openly about the gap between expectations and reality and how quickly plans can fall apart once a child arrives. Listeners can expect honest insights into: The challenges of balancing client work, income stability, and early motherhood Why “doing it all” often comes at a hidden cost How redefining work structure from full-day trainings to more flexible formats created a better long-term fit The role of community, and how her initiative Leadership Latte grew out of a personal need for connection This episode offers a grounded look at ambition, identity, and how priorities — and definitions of success — can shift in a new life phase. Link to Katheryn's Homepage: https://www.katheryngronauer.com Contact Information: Host: Tamara E-Mail: matchamums@gmail.com","meta_description":"My guest of of this episode is with Katheryn Gronauer: executive coach, corporate trainer, and founder of the Tokyo-based networking community Leadership…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2163,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/matcha-mum-s-7761958/episodes/interview-with-katheryn-gronauer-between-motherhood-and-entrepreneurship-the-hidden-reality/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/matcha-mum-s-7761958/interview-with-katheryn-gronauer-between-motherhood-and-entrepreneurship-the-hidden-reality.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}