The Financially Free Woman Podcast

Sharon Singh Sidhu
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Welcome to The Financially Free Woman Podcast - where Singapore working moms navigate the messy, exciting journey of growing profitable side businesses. I'm Sharon, and I'm figuring this out alongside you. As a working mom in Singapore building my own side business, I know the unique challenges we face—expensive everything, demanding work culture, and the constant juggle of wanting more time with our kids while maintaining the financial security we desperately need here. I recently signed my first client, but I'm still very much in the growth phase—making mistakes, facing uncomfortable firsts, and discovering what works through pure trial and error. In each episode, we dive into the real journey: MINDSET: Pushing through the fears and doubts that come with growth - because building something new is scary, especially when you have kids depending on you ENERGY: Using tools like Human Design and MAP to work with your natural rhythms instead of burning out in Singapore's intense pace STRATEGY: Trial-and-error approaches because what works for others might not work for you - and that's okay This isn't about overnight success stories or perfect strategies. It's about the real, messy middle of building something meaningful while raising kids in one of the world's most expensive cities. I share the uncomfortable truths, the small wins, and everything I'm learning as someone just one step ahead—not because I have it all figured out, but because we shouldn't have to do this alone. If you're a Singapore working mom ready to explore growing your own side business without the isolation and overwhelm, this podcast is for you. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsinghsidhu/

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    169: Scared of Promoting Yourself? Here’s the Reframe That Changed Everything for Me

    If you’re a working mom with a side business, you’ve probably felt the fear of putting yourself 'out there'. Maybe it feels selfish, salesy, or just plain uncomfortable to talk about yourself online, especially when you’ve got colleagues, bosses, or even family watching. I know, because I’ve been there. For years, I hid behind quotes, generic posts, or faceless updates because showing me felt too vulnerable. But here’s what I learned: staying invisible isn’t humble, it’s actually holding you back from helping the very people who need you. In this episode, I share: Why self-promotion isn’t selfish (it’s service)How I went from hiding to posting photos, soundbites, and real storiesSimple, safe first steps you can take to build visibility without overwhelmA framework (Before → During → After → Debrief) to share your journey in a way that connects and builds trustTips for balancing visibility with professionalism when you’re still employedIt’s always scary at first but it gets easier. And showing up online with intention can be the key that unlocks your first client. Resources & Links: Connect with me on LinkedIn or Instagram (@sharonsinghsidhu)Email me at sharon@sharonsinghsidhu.com

    32 min

  2. 24 AUG

    168: The Secret First Step to Signing Your First Client (It’s Not What You Think)

    Feeling overwhelmed by everyone else’s 'must-do' strategies? One guru says 'post daily', another swears by ads, and then someone else insists you need a funnel before you even think about clients. For side-hustling moms already stretched thin, this constant noise quickly turns into overwhelm, burnout, and frustration. In this episode, I share what helped me stop chasing every shiny new tactic and start focusing on what really matters: knowing yourself first. When you understand how you make decisions, how you manage your energy, and what fuels you, you’ll be able to cut through the confusion and pick strategies that actually work for you. You’ll hear how meditation, journaling, and tools like Human Design helped me connect with myself on a deeper level, and why this self-awareness is the missing piece most moms skip when trying to sign their first client. Plus, I’ll share a story of trusting my gut — even when it seemed 'impulsive' — and how it set me on the path to building flexible income streams alongside my 9–5 and family life. By the end, you’ll know the real first step to signing clients without guilt or burnout: creating a business that feels aligned, energizing, and uniquely yours. What you’ll learn in this episode: Why overwhelm keeps you stuck and how to break the cycleThe real reason strategies fail when you copy-paste them from gurusPractical ways to increase self-awareness as a busy momHow tools like Human Design can help you manage energy, not just timeWhy acceptance (not self-rejection) is the foundation for sustainable successResources & Links: The Body Keeps the Score — Dr. Bessel van der KolkHuman Design Chart: humandesignblueprint.com by Erin Claire JonesConnect with me on LinkedInOr email sharon@sharonsinghsidhu.com

    31 min

  3. 16 AUG

    167: Stop Choosing Career vs Kids: Why the 3rd Path is Your Answer

    Ten years ago, I was climbing office steps thinking 'there has to be more than this'. If you're a working mom who feels trapped between climbing the corporate ladder and giving up your career dreams, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the 3rd path that changed everything for me—and why other moms started asking 'how do you do it all?' Listen if you're: A working mom feeling guilty about missing family time for workTired of asking permission to attend to your sick childDreaming of controlling your own scheduleWondering how to build something meaningful without sacrificing stabilityIN THIS EPISODE: The False Choice That's Keeping You Stuck.What is the 3rd Path?'How Do You Do It All?' The 3 Signs You're Ready for the 3rd PathYour Starting Point Audit The Mindset ShiftYour Next Steps RESOURCES Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn or InstagramJoin the priority list to Career By Design: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com/redesign

    41 min

  4. 10 AUG

    166: Stop Waiting Until You Feel Ready To Create the Career You Want (You Never Will)

    The truth working moms need to hear: You'll never feel 100% ready to create the career you want. The process takes time, and waiting for certainty is what keeps you stuck. In this episode, I'm sharing the three-step method for building the self-belief and self-trust you need to start designing your career now - even when you're scared. The career creation process takes time - waiting longer only delays your timeline. But it can feel scary to start when you don't know how it will go. I share my 3-Step Evidence Method to overcome your fears and doubts about taking the first steps to create the career and life you want.  Here's the key mindset shift to make: If other people have the career or life you want, it means you can have it too. What's possible for them is possible for you. Ready to Design Your Career? It can be hard to see the old identity and beliefs blocking you from creating the career you want. This is when working with a coach who's walked this path becomes invaluable. I help working moms design careers that support the life they want, instead of forcing their life to fit into a standard corporate mold. Want to explore this? Email me: sharon@sharonsinghsidhu.com and let's chat. You can also join the priority list to Career By Design For Moms. This is my signature program where I handhold you through the process to redesign your career so it supports the life you want: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com/redesign Connect with me on LinkedIn where I regularly share how to build a career where you do fulfilling work and experience time and financial freedom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsinghsidhu/

    22 min

  5. 3 AUG

    165: The Third Path: Why Working Moms Have More Career Options Than They Think

    What if the choice between "climbing the corporate ladder" and "stepping back for family" isn't really a choice at all? In this episode, I share insights from interviewing 12 high-achieving women who felt trapped between two impossible options - and reveals the strategic third path that most working moms don't know exists. In This Episode, You'll Learn:  Why ambitious moms feel limited to just two career choices The strategic framework for designing portfolio careers alongside stable employment How Sharon built $20k+ in additional income while working full-time • The difference between settling and strategic career design • When to optimize for growth, stability, or flexibility in different life seasons • How to align career moves with your actual priorities (not just traditional metrics)Key Takeaways:  Multiple career paths can lead to success - there's no single "right" way Strategic career design gives you agency over your professional path You can build security AND flexibility simultaneously Different seasons of life call for different strategic approachesResources Mentioned:  Strategic Career Design Guide: https://sharonsinghsidhu.comDM Sharon for personalized career strategy consultationConnect with Sharon on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsinghsidhu/

    23 min

  6. 22 JUN

    164: When Your Job Isn't Your Worth: Transforming Layoff Fear Into Financial Confidence

    In today's uncertain job market, layoffs are happening across every industry. If you're lying awake wondering if your position is safe, or if you've recently been let go and feel like your world just crashed down, this episode is for you. Everyone's pushing the 'start a side business' solution, but what if you need income NOW? What if you have no emergency fund and bills to pay? In this episode, I share my personal story of losing my job with zero financial buffer - and the strategic moves I made that transformed my biggest career crisis into my greatest breakthrough. You'll learn why your job loss isn't about your worth, how to calm your nervous system enough to think clearly, and practical steps to take when you're starting from scratch. This isn't feel-good fluff. This is real-world wisdom from me who's been where you are. Key Topics Covered: Why Job Loss Feels Personal How we confuse our job with our identity and worthThe emotional betrayal when relationships at work end in business decisionsUnderstanding employment as energy exchange, not validationMy Personal Story Getting laid off with zero emergency fundThe 2 AM panic and shame spiralSwallowing pride to take a "smaller" job as nervous system strategyHow temporary work became a decade-long passion careerThe Neuroscience of Financial Fear Why panic mode shuts down clear thinkingThe critical role of meditation in rewiring your brainHow to calm your nervous system enough to make smart decisionsPractical Action Steps Emergency planning when you have no bufferStrategic networking without desperation energyTaking temporary work as bridge, not failureWant to go deeper? Join my free training 'From Financial Panic to Financial Peace' at https://sharonsinghsidhu.com/peace

    16 min

  7. 15 JUN

    163: From Financial Panic to Financial Peace: The 3 Steps That Changed Everything

    Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by your finances but don't want to become a financial guru to figure it out? In this episode, I break down the exact 3 steps that transformed my relationship with money—and they have nothing to do with budgeting apps or investment strategies. What You'll Learn: Must-Do #1: Get Out of Survival Mode First  Why you can't make good financial decisions when you're in panic mode The first step to take if you've been laid off or need money urgentlyHow to get an honest snapshot of your financial situation (even when it's scary)Why facing the truth is always better than living in fearMust-Do #2: Learn to Let Go of Fear and Panic The connection between your money beliefs and your financial realityWhy your current money story is creating your current money situationHow to create space in your heart and mind for clear thinkingThe difference between reactive fear-based actions and intentional dream-based actionsMust-Do #3: Paint the Vision of Your Financial Future  How to shift from running away from fear to moving toward your dreams The power of feeling your future financial reality before it happensWhy visualization isn't just "woo-woo"—it's belief-buildingTools for daily practice: meditation, journaling, and the MAP processKey Takeaway: You have to BE the financially confident woman first, then you'll naturally DO the things financially confident women do, and finally HAVE the financial freedom you want. Connect with me:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsinghsidhu/Join my program waitlist: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com/5mSubscribe to my podcast: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com/podcastLove this episode? Leave a review and subscribe so you never miss new episodes dropping every week.

    27 min

  8. 8 JUN

    162: The Single Paycheck Trap: Why Smart Women Stay Financially Stuck

    Have a 6-figure salary but still feel financially insecure? You're not alone. In this episode, I share why I quit my high-paying job without a backup plan and what it taught me about the hidden dangers of depending on a single paycheck. You'll discover why salary increases don't fix financial anxiety, how 'stable' jobs aren't actually stable, and the mindset shifts that keep professional women trapped in financial dependence. Plus, I'll share exactly how I turned my corporate skills into $20K in side income over a couple of years. If you're tired of feeling powerless about your financial future despite your professional success, this episode is for you. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL LEARN: Why your 6-figure salary doesn't make you feel financially secureThe hidden cost of depending on one income sourceWhat happened when I left my "stable" job (spoiler: it wasn't stable)Signs you're trapped in single paycheck thinkingHow to start building income security this weekendKEY TAKEAWAYS: The 'cost of privilege': When everything was provided for you growing up, you never learn to trust yourself with money. High salaries = golden handcuffs: They consume all your time and energy, preventing you from building multiple income streams. Financial security starts from the inside out: Your beliefs about yourself matter more than the actions you take. You don't have to choose: You can be both an employee AND build side income simultaneously. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: How I turned leadership training skills into $20K extra incomeLinkedIn networking strategy: From 100 to 3K followersThe lunch break and weekend morning side hustle approachCONNECT WITH ME: Ready to break free from the single paycheck trap? Let's connect: Newsletter: https://sharonsinghsidhu.com/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsinghsidhu/DM me: Have a question about building side income? Send me a message!Love the show? Leave a review and share it with a professional woman who needs to hear this message!

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Welcome to The Financially Free Woman Podcast - where Singapore working moms navigate the messy, exciting journey of growing profitable side businesses. I'm Sharon, and I'm figuring this out alongside you. As a working mom in Singapore building my own side business, I know the unique challenges we face—expensive everything, demanding work culture, and the constant juggle of wanting more time with our kids while maintaining the financial security we desperately need here. I recently signed my first client, but I'm still very much in the growth phase—making mistakes, facing uncomfortable firsts, and discovering what works through pure trial and error. In each episode, we dive into the real journey: MINDSET: Pushing through the fears and doubts that come with growth - because building something new is scary, especially when you have kids depending on you ENERGY: Using tools like Human Design and MAP to work with your natural rhythms instead of burning out in Singapore's intense pace STRATEGY: Trial-and-error approaches because what works for others might not work for you - and that's okay This isn't about overnight success stories or perfect strategies. It's about the real, messy middle of building something meaningful while raising kids in one of the world's most expensive cities. I share the uncomfortable truths, the small wins, and everything I'm learning as someone just one step ahead—not because I have it all figured out, but because we shouldn't have to do this alone. If you're a Singapore working mom ready to explore growing your own side business without the isolation and overwhelm, this podcast is for you. Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonsinghsidhu/

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  • Creator
    Sharon Singh Sidhu
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    150
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Financially Free Woman Podcast
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