Life as a Working Mom: Navigating Career and Caregiving
Mindset | Work Life Balance | Relationships
Sat, June 7, 2025
1:30pm - 4:30pm PST
Being a working mom is a journey full of trade-offs, triumphs, and tough choices — especially when you're balancing ambition with cultural expectations, caregiving duties, and the desire to be there for both your family and your career.
Join us for a candid and empowering panel featuring four incredible Asian women leaders who are navigating motherhood and leadership on their own terms. From corporate boardrooms to startup teams, from toddler tantrums to tight deadlines — they’ve seen it all, and they’re here to share their lessons.
What we'll cover :
How to redefine success as a working mom
Navigating guilt, burnout, and asking for help
Career pivots and pauses: when motherhood changes your path
Setting boundaries and staying visible at work
Cultural expectations and the “model minority mom” myth
Whether you’re a new parent, thinking about parenthood, or supporting working moms on your team, this conversation will offer practical tools, real talk, and relatable stories from those walking the path.
Agenda
1:30 PM - 2:15: Welcome & Introduction
1:30-1:40 check–in
1:40-1:50 Welcome and Introduce RISE2GETHER
1:50-2:15 Get to know each other
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM: Panel Discussion
3:10-3:10 Break
3:10 PM - 3:45 PM: Q&A
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM: Networking
Speaker
Jia Liu - Principal Software Engineering Manager @ Microsoft
Allison Pan - Director E-commerce Strategy @ Stackline
Yufei Liao -Senior Program Manager @ Amazon
Shan Lu - Senior Principal Research Manager @ Microsoft / Professor @ University Of Chicago
Moderator
Kexin Xu - Founder of Rise2gether
Cancellation Policy To cancel your booking, please contact us at least 24 hours in advance.
Topic Overview
Life as a Working Mom: Navigating Career and Caregiving
Being a working mom is a journey full of trade-offs, triumphs, and tough choices — especially when you're balancing ambition with cultural expectations, caregiving duties, and the desire to be there for both your family and your career.
Join us for a candid and empowering panel featuring four incredible Asian women leaders who are navigating motherhood and leadership on their own terms. From corporate boardrooms to startup teams, from toddler tantrums to tight deadlines — they’ve seen it all, and they’re here to share their lessons.
Whether you’re a new parent, thinking about parenthood, or supporting working moms on your team, this conversation will offer practical tools, real talk, and relatable stories from those walking the path.
*Video recording on event highlights to be posted on Rise2Gether social media.
Meet Our Speakers
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Allison Pan
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What You’ll Get
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Real talk on how to balance work, parenting, and personal identity
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Strategies for setting boundaries and redefining success on your terms
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Insights and encouragement from moms who’ve been in the trenches and come out stronger
Event Agenda
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1:30 – 1:40 PM | Check-In
1:40 – 1:50 PM | Welcome & Introduction to RISE2GETHER
1:50 – 2:15 PM | Icebreaker: Introduce Yourself and Get to Know Each Other
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Hear from our panel of inspiring speakers as they share personal stories, practical advice, and tips on navigating your career and growth.
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Stretch your legs, enjoy some snacks, and mingle with other attendees during this short break.
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Bring your questions! This is your chance to engage directly with our speakers and share thoughts with the community. Everyone is welcome to contribute to the conversation.
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Make meaningful connections with professionals and peers. Discover new communities, potential collaborators, or make new friends!
Event Location
#106, 1811 130th Avenue NortheastBellevue, WA, 98005 United States
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your booking, we kindly ask that you let us know at least 24 hours in advance. Thank you for your understanding!