In conjunction with Mother's Day, we have invited Puan Hanita Suzana, the Managing Director of FPTECH, and her eldest Daughter, Fatin Fathyyah to this episode of the Living InControl podcast to hear how Puan Hanita, being described as "Mrs. Incredible" stretched herself from being an economics graduate to a project executive in a construction company, which also lead her to start her own company in a male-dominated industry.
Growing up as her children, Fatin was also blessed with not just a supportive mother, but also a best friend who always has her time and energy available for her FIVE children. Be sure to watch till the end of this episode to hear Fatin's views on growing up in the car, staying strong and fearless in her life and upcoming career, and more.
00:01:30 Jump to Introduction
00:07:51 Puan Hanita's Early Career
00:09:16 Economics to Project Management
00:10:33 Women in the Construction Field
00:12:56 Having a Career Comeback
00:17:08 Fatin's Views on her Mother's Career
00:21:16 Overcoming Gender Bias at Work
00:26:54 3 Tips from Puan Hanita
00:30:39 Story Sharing from Mother to Daughter about her Work-Life
00:32:52 Becoming a Breadwinner and a Single Mom to 5 Children
00:38:03 Balancing Work & Family
00:42:43 How Fatin Stayed Strong After the Loss of her Beloved Father
00:45:48 Overcoming Depression in Children
00:50:06 Qualities Passed down from Puan Hanita to Fatin
00:52:10 Fatin's Views on Having a Strict Mother
00:52:51 The Reason behind Puan Hanita & her Husband's Decision to Send All 5 of their children to Chinese/ Mandarin Schools
00:57:00 Letting the Children be In Control
01:05:57 Game Session - How Well Do They Know Each Other?
01:11:53 Some Heartfelt Words from Fatin to Puan Hanita
01:22:13 Summary of the Interview before it ends
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