Motherhood insights: entrepreneur and writer Shireen Zainudin reflects on her parenting journey


Entrepreneur Shireen Zainudin reflects on motherhood and the invaluable lessons her children have taught her. photo: ART CHEN/The Star

Writer and co-founder of homegrown beauty brand Bluemolly Shireen Zainudin has many achievements to her name, but finds that being a mother is her No.1 full-time job.

During a casual interview in her residence’s clubhouse, Shireen, who arrives straight from a shoot for the brand she co-founded with her sister Yati Zainudin and friend, Sherry Kamaruddin, speaks candidly about parenting, the business, and her hopes for the future.

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