46. Balancing Motherhood with a Demanding Career ft. Anjali Harjani, Founder of Malabar Baby
Can you be a devoted mom and build a thriving career? Or does one always come at the cost of the other?
In this inspiring episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, Rinie Gupta speaks with Anjali Harjani, founder of the global babywear brand Malabar Baby, about the real, unfiltered journey of being an ambitious mother.
From starting her business with a newborn to battling mom guilt, breastfeeding pressure, and outsider judgment, Anjali opens up about what it truly takes to build a career without sacrificing your identity.
Whether you're just returning to work, building your own brand, or constantly wondering if you’re doing “enough”—this episode will remind you that you’re not alone, and you don’t have to choose between your dreams and your family.
Chapters:
03:19 Meet Anjali Harjani: Founder of Malabar Baby
03:58 The Stigma Around Ambition in Mothers
08:09 Building Confidence Before and After Motherhood
11:35 The Beginning of Malabar Baby
14:02 Starting a Business While Raising a Baby
15:58 Struggles of Trusting Others with Your Baby
20:51 Choking Your Ambition: Why We Need to Let Go
22:06 Letting Grandparents Build Their Own Bond
26:15 Setting Boundaries With Caregivers
29:58 Breastfeeding, Bottle Feeding & Formula Guilt
35:15 Overcommunication With Kids Builds Trust
38:22 How Families Can Help Moms Stay in the Workforce
39:52 Leading With Openness, Trust & Shared Responsibility
43:02 Embracing the Pause and Pivoting in Your Career
44:59 Final Words: “You Can Have It All, But Not All At Once”
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Anjali Harjani, Founder of Malabar Baby
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The Modern Indian Parent
Welcome to the "Modern Indian Parent," the podcast that challenges outdated practices and embraces modern parenting in Indian families. Join Sanchita, a pediatric nutrition consultant, and Rinie, a pediatric sleep consultant and newborn specialist, as they cut through the noise and help you confidently own your parenting choices, even when dadi, nani, and the next-door aunty don’t agree. Each week, enjoy real-life stories and expert advice on sleep, nutrition, health, relationships, and more. Grab a cup of chai (or a glass of wine) and join the conversation!
- No. of episodes: 45
- Latest episode: 2025-05-09
- Kids & Family Parenting
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