Meet the “GlamMa” who shows no sign of slowing down! Celebrity chef Siti Mastura is living proof that it’s not about how you fall—but how you rise again. After being retrenched from her secretarial job, Chef Mastura picked herself up and blazed a new trail: she opened her own culinary school, became a highly respected chef, hosted her own TV show, published a cookbook, and earned recognition as a sought-after brand ambassador by several key brands —just to name  a few of her many accolades.

At the heart of her success is strong family support from day one . Her loved ones have stood by her every step of the way, and she remains deeply grateful for their unwavering belief and the sacrifices they made—especially during the early stages of her culinary journey. Her husband and three children are her pillars of strength.

A passionate advocate for lifelong learning, Chef Mastura believes in constantly embracing knowledge. It has empowered her to grow her business and enrich her personal life.

Her story is a reminder that with passion, support, and a hunger to learn—anything is possible.

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Dulu seorang pesonaliti TV, Nura J kini bergelar seorang “mompreneur”- membahagikan masanya antara menguruskan perniagaan salon, menjadi seorang ejen hartanah, dan menjaga & membesarkan 3 orang anak yang berada di fasa  berbeza dalam kehidupan mereka. Seorang yang yang sangat mementingkan  ikatan kekeluargaan, Nura mengongsi cabaran ibu bapa pada zaman digital, bagaimana anak sulongnya Nyla kini mengikuti jejak langkahnya, dan bagaimana beliau membahagikan masa dan perhatian antara anak-anaknya. Nura J adalah seorang wanita dan mummy yang sangat penyayang, jujur dan berwawasan!

There’s multi tasking. While some people have trouble juggling between two tasks, Madam Nurjanna Ng is an entrepreneur, a real estate agent, a marketing manager and a mother to three young children. Oh and baby number four is due anytime soon. How does she find the time to accomplish all that she sets out to do, including time for the kids and herself?

Nurjanna started her baby carrier business shortly after the birth of her eldest child, slowly building it up from a one woman operation to having a retail outlet and having multiple employees. However, Covid hit her business hard, forcing her to downsize. But she dusted herself up, earned her real estate agent licence and used her experience in marketing to help others promote their business. 

She’s also going the extra mile with her fourth pregnancy. She’s has signed up to donate her cord blood, surprised at the low rate of donors in the community. So find out what inspires this mumpreneur! What a go getter :)

Raising a child with special needs is not easy especially in the context of the Singapore education system. Where do they fit in? How do they fit in? What are their options?

Hashidah and Aida are mothers  of children on the spectrum. Both mummies have had their sons take on different educational paths. What are the factors that influenced their decisions and what challenges did they face till today ? 

Both Hashidah & Aida approached their situations the way only a mother could - unconditionally. They've made sacrifices and adjusted their lives to ensure that their sons are not left behind. Every small victory is celebrated, every accomplishment cherished. We look at the world through the eyes of two very special mummies.

On a special Mother’s Day episode, Diari Mummy caught up with Fatimah Sawifi, one of the  famed Sawifi siblings, who graced our television screens when they were younger. She shares how she juggles a full time job with being a mum, why adaptability is key in managing expectations and setting boundaries for herself and her children and how a leisurely family bonding activity became something much more meaningful.

Fatimah is a mother of five children, four of whom are currently pursuing their education at tertiary level. As a working mum, she feels that time spent with the children is extremely precious and valuable. As such, she and her husband feel that spending quality time with each child is extremely important in building a strong parent child relationship. 

A familiar face in the Malay entertainment scene in her youth, she shares how the characters she portrayed in dramas impacted and shaped her parenting style. She is also grateful to her extended family, especially her own mother and siblings, for their help in creating a positive environment to raise the children.

How can parents help our child navigate the education system in Singapore in order to maximise our child's full potential ? What should  we prioritise? How do we build our  children’s self confidence and self esteem as they strive towards excellence? Madam Hamidah Abdul Karim’s three beautiful daughters are all well rounded university graduates with successful careers. She shares the pivotal role that she played in their success- from nurturing their interests at a young age to helping them set definite pathways in education . 

Madam Hamidah believes in walking the talk . After 20 years, Madam Hamidah decided to go back to school to pursue her dreams of becoming  a designer. She wanted to show her girls  that age is not a limiting factor in chasing one’s dreams. She believes that failures are not setbacks; just branches of the learning tree. Words of encouragement, family togetherness, setting good examples as well as boosting the child’s self esteem are some of the factors in realizing a child’s full potential. Today she has achieved what she has set out to do from the moment she became a mummy. To produce educated and well balanced women! Congrats Kak Midah!

The Performing Arts have played an important part in Asnida Daud’s life. It continues to be a significant influence as she builds her family and raise her children. In fact the Arts  helps develop the strong bonding of this family ! It has defined Asnida’s unique parenting style together with her husband , which has evolved over the years -  combining humour and open communication with the firm discipline of her background as an educator.

As a mother of 4, Asnida opens up and candidly shares the mistakes she made especially on her firstborn . She checks herself  and backtracks - as she went through the anguish of seeing her eldest child suffer a mental breakdown. It made her realise the importance of expressing love and listening to your children and celebrating the small victories in life.

Rilla Melati speaks candidly on how it's like being a single mum - the struggles, sacrifices and the challenges she face to raise her one and only child Nadim. Once she decided to end the marriage, she was determined that she and Nadim would not be victims of circumstances and that he would not be at a disadvantage . In fact , it was very clear in her mind , that Nadim must excel in his studies and be an all rounder. Together with the unwavering support from her parents , Rilla ensures that Nadim is number one priority in her life and that he will receive the best education available. Nadim is on a scholarship , studying in the Bartlett School of Architecture (University College London) - one of the most influential and innovative architecture school in the world.

Alhamdulilllah ! My podcast Diari Mummy is ready to launch its first episode tomorrow at 8am . Hajah Marina Yusoff Wanita hebat serba boleh will be my first episode . Semasa membuat podcast ini, banyak yang saya pelajari tentang Marina sehinggakan saya kagum sangat dengan prinsip dan pendekatan hidupnya terhadap keluarga . 

Marina Yusoff berkongsi bagaimana pengalaman beliau menuntut di madrasah membantu membentuk visi untuk pendidikan anak-anaknya. Beliau mengakui beliau adalah mummy yang tegas . Beliau juga mengongsi pesanan arwah ayahnya yang beliau pegang sehingga ke hari ini- sehingga menitiskan air mata dan men buat saya terharu. 

Dengar lah podcast ini dan dapatkan panduan kehidupan dan parenting tips dari beliau . Sehingga kini saya ingat apa yang saya pelajari dari podcast Marina - buat sesuatu hanya kerana Allah . Kita tak akan rasa penat atau kecewa Insyallah . Satu nasihat yang sangat bernas. By the way Happy Birthday Marina . I really admire you ! 

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