Show Notes
Mimi Ikonn: Motherhood, Ambition & Choosing Yourself
What happens when the life you've worked so hard to build no longer feels aligned with the person you're becoming? In this episode of Do Not Disturb, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and mother Mimi Ikonn for an honest conversation about identity, ambition, motherhood, marriage, and the courage it takes to keep choosing yourself through every stage of life.
We explore the invisible shifts that happen after becoming a mother, the pressure women feel to be everything to everyone, and why success often looks very different once children enter the picture.
This isn't a conversation about having it all. It's a conversation about deciding what actually matters. In this episode, we discuss: • How motherhood changed Mimi's relationship with ambition • The hidden mental and emotional load many women carry • What a "good mother" really looks like • Marriage, partnership, and evolving together • Reinventing yourself without losing yourself • Why choosing yourself is not selfish • Building a life that feels aligned with who you are today
Whether you're building a career, raising children, navigating a relationship, or quietly questioning the path you're on, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on growth, identity, and modern womanhood.
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