Episode Details

My guest of of this episode is with Katheryn Gronauer: executive coach, corporate trainer, and founder of the Tokyo-based networking community Leadership Latte. Her work focuses on supporting professionals through transitions, from career shifts to leadership growth.

This conversation explores her personal transition into motherhood while running her own business.

Katheryn shares what it really looked like to navigate pregnancy, self-funded maternity leave, and the pressure to maintain business momentum as a solo entrepreneur. She speaks openly about the gap between expectations and reality and how quickly plans can fall apart once a child arrives.

Listeners can expect honest insights into:

• The challenges of balancing client work, income stability, and early motherhood
• Why “doing it all” often comes at a hidden cost
• How redefining work structure from full-day trainings to more flexible formats created a better long-term fit
• The role of community, and how her initiative Leadership Latte grew out of a personal need for connection

This episode offers a grounded look at ambition, identity, and how priorities — and definitions of success — can shift in a new life phase.

Link to Katheryn's Homepage: https://www.katheryngronauer.com

Contact Information:

Host: Tamara

E-Mail: matchamums@gmail.com