In this heartfelt, humorous, and fiercely honest episode, we sit down with social entrepreneur and feminist leader Tena Pick — founder of Coro, a groundbreaking co-working and play space designed for modern parents and their kids. Tena opens up about her journey from gender development to motherhood, the creation of a values-driven business, and the emotional rollercoaster of parenting her four-year-old son, Leo.

With her signature wit and warmth, Tena shares reflections on feminist parenting, redefining success, managing mom guilt, building your village, and why we all need to get better at leisure without guilt. This episode is both a comfort and a challenge — to think, reflect, and imagine parenting with more curiosity and less judgment.

🧠 What You’ll Rethink After Listening

• That “me time” must be earned — instead, joy can and should be bite-sized and guilt-free.
• That villages just happen — you'll see how much intentional effort it takes to build one, and to be a good villager yourself.
• That parenting must look a certain way — Tena gently dismantles the “perfect parent” myth and offers a more curious, human approach.
• That leadership is about being available 24/7 — you’ll question toxic hustle culture and rethink what success looks like when you're raising both a business and a child.
• That judgment is inevitable — instead, Tena encourages replacing it with curiosity, especially among mothers.

💬 Notable Quotes

• “Mama runs Coro and Tatha cooks.” A proud parenting moment that upends gender norms—straight from the mouth of Tena’s four-year-old son.
• “We suck at leisure. And that’s a fact.” On the struggle to enjoy free time without guilt or productivity pressure.
• “Everyone wants a village, but not everyone is a good villager.” Tena’s mic-drop wisdom on the reciprocity required in building a strong support system.
• “A bad day does not make a bad parent.” A powerful reframe for guilt-ridden caregivers—zoom out and breathe.

• “Be curious, but not judgmental.” Tena’s parting advice on parenting, womanhood, and navigating difference with grace.
• “You are irreplaceable at home—but not irreplaceable anywhere else.” A reminder to realign our priorities without apology.

📚 Resources & Mentions

• 💻 Coro Bangalore – Coworking + Playspace for Parents (https://www.instagram.com/corospace)
• 📚 The Will to Change by bell hooks – for feminist parenting and love
• 📘 Untamed by Glennon Doyle – referenced in tone/themes
• 📈 UN Women – Gender & Unpaid Care Work
• 🎾 Shift Parenting Explained
• 🛋️ Fair Play by Eve Rodsky – resource on domestic labor division
• 📖 Tiny Joys & Bite-Sized Self-Care

👩‍⚕️About the Guest

Tena Pick is a gender and development specialist turned social entrepreneur. She is the founder of Coro, a beautifully designed hybrid space in Bangalore that blends co-working, childcare, and community for modern families. Tena is also a passionate advocate for feminist parenting, intersectional leadership, and reimagining how women live, work, and raise the next generation.

Her honesty about post-partum depression, parental guilt, societal pressure, and privilege makes her voice a vital one in the conversation on parenthood today. You can find her often leading with love — and probably eating banana bread with Leo after school.

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tenapick
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tenapick/

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