12. Finding Balance as an Immigrant Mother and Professional with Tu Dinh

How Are You Really, Mum? by Shaun Tucker

12. Finding Balance as an Immigrant Mother and Professional with Tu Dinh

Aug 31, 2024 · 53m 33s

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In this episode, we sit down with Tu Dinh, a dedicated mother of two and an accomplished lending manager, to explore her remarkable journey of self-discovery and achieving balance between...

In this episode, we sit down with Tu Dinh, a dedicated mother of two and an accomplished lending manager, to explore her remarkable journey of self-discovery and achieving balance between career and motherhood. As a young immigrant in Australia, Tu faced significant challenges, from struggling with communication barriers to finding her true passion in finance. Her story is one of resilience, growth, and learning to prioritize what truly matters.

Episode Highlights:

Discovering Passion and Purpose: As a young immigrant, Tu initially struggled to find her direction. After discovering her passion for finance, she focused intently on her career as a lending manager. It took time for her to realize the importance of balancing work with spending quality time with her children.
Challenges and Joys of Motherhood: Tu shares her personal experiences with the complexities of motherhood, including an initial lack of connection with her daughter and the emotional journey of becoming a supportive and nurturing parent.
Navigating Pregnancy Loss and Grief: Tu opens up about the emotional toll of experiencing a devastating miscarriage and the importance of allowing oneself to grieve and seek support.
Premature Birth and Bonding: Tu discusses the intense journey of her son Jaden’s premature birth and how this challenging experience forged a profound bond between them. She emphasizes the critical role of being fully present and prioritizing children, even when it requires career sacrifices

Key Takeaways:

- Finding direction and purpose as a young immigrant can be challenging, but discovering your passion is key to personal fulfillment.
- Balancing career and motherhood is a journey that requires time, effort, and the ability to prioritize spending quality time with children.
- Forming a connection with your child may not always come naturally—patience and presence are crucial.
- Miscarriages are emotionally challenging, and grieving is essential to the healing process.
- Parents should create moments of joy and shared experiences with their children, making fun and presence a priority.

Key Sound Bites:

"I struggled with communication and finding my passion."
"I didn't have that exhilarating feeling of love bursting out."
"Being a supportive and nurturing parent involves listening, understanding, and being present."

Chapters:

00:00: Introduction and Background
03:00: Finding Direction and Purpose
08:14: The Journey of Bonding with a Child
13:02: Balancing Work and Motherhood
17:59: Being a Supportive and Nurturing Parent
25:25: Navigating Pregnancy Loss and Grief
28:18: The Intense Journey of Premature Birth
36:28: Balancing Career and Motherhood
43:29: Being Present in Your Children's Lives
49:17: Having Fun and Creating Shared Experiences

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Connect with Tu: Website: https://www.anz.com.au/personal/home-loans/get-started/mobile-lending/tu_dinh/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tu-dinh-75954736/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tu.c.dinh.9

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Author	Shaun Tucker
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Tags	#and #balancing #birth #career #children #connection #finance #grief #lending #loss #manager #miscarriage #mother #motherhood #parenting #pregnancy #premature #self-discovery #supportive #• immigrant