Interview with Katie Hurd: Building a Business During Maternity Leave in Japan

In this episode of Matcha Moms, I’m speaking with Katie Hurd — coach, entrepreneur, and mother of two — about the realities of building a business while raising children in Japan.

Katie shares her journey from corporate life into entrepreneurship, what it was like to grow a business during maternity leave, and how her life and work changed after becoming a single mother of two sons.

We talk openly about the challenges behind the scenes: navigating the Japanese childcare system as a self-employed mother, balancing financial pressure and family life, creating structure in everyday chaos, and learning when to ask for support.

This conversation is an honest look at resilience, self-organization, motherhood, and the emotional and practical realities of building a career while raising a family abroad.

In this episode, we cover:

Building a business during maternity leaveEntrepreneurship and motherhood in JapanLife as a single mother of twoOutsourcing, support systems, and self-organizationAdvice for mothers considering entrepreneurshipThe importance of resilience, mindfulness, and self-care

Link to Katie's Homepage: https://neurofitglobal.com

Contact Information:

Host: Tamara

E-Mail: matchamums@gmail.com