Asian motherhood abroad comes with unique pressures — cultural expectations, career demands, identity shifts, and the quiet work of belonging.

In this episode of the DAM Parenting Podcast, we’re joined by the founder of Second Steep, a community created for Asian working mothers navigating the intersections of career, culture, and care — often without a map and without enough support.

Together, we explore:

• What makes Asian immigrant motherhood distinct
  

• Letting go of cultural expectations while staying rooted
  

• Interracial marriages and identity negotiation
  

• Raising multilingual, culturally grounded children
  

• How to introduce culture ethically in diverse cities like Amsterdam
  

• The power of community spaces that don’t require explanation
  

We also talk about Lunar New Year, upcoming community dinners in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, and resources for raising children with cultural pride and emotional safety.

A gentle, affirming conversation for Asian mums, immigrant parents, and anyone raising children abroad.