Striking A Balance

To do it all and do so gracefully is an expectation that befalls every mother. “We are in many ways expected to be a nurturing mum, an attentive partner, yet have a successful career—and in this whole process, still look like we are in control and put together,” opines Anne Gauthier Das Neves. As 2020 came to a close, the theatre actress, professional host and co-founder of Behind The Scenes (a corporate skills coaching programme that utilises theatre techniques) welcomed her firstborn, Claire. “If I don’t feel overwhelmed or am constantly active, I feel guilty; like I am not contributing enough to this world and especially to those around me,” she admits. “But my most important role thus far is being a mother.”

“When I make sure that I take care of myself, I see the better version of myself showing up for my family,