S4EP6: From Lawyer to Mompreneur: how Motherhood Sparked a Movement for Cultural PReservation with Régine Théodat
In this empowering episode of the Empowered Working Mom Revolution podcast, host Jocelyn Auyeung sits down with lawyer-turned-mompreneur Régine Théodat. Régine opens up about her unexpected journey from a career-focused lawyer to a mother and entrepreneur, creating a business rooted in cultural preservation. As a working mom, she shares her personal challenges and triumphs of raising her daughter with a strong sense of Haitian identity in a world where Western culture dominates.
This episode is perfect for moms who are looking to feel connected, seen, and heard in their motherhood journey. Régine’s story of balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and cultural preservation will inspire and encourage you to embrace your own unique path, no matter where it leads.
Key Topics Covered:
From lawyer to mompreneur: Régine’s journey of motherhood and business.
Challenges of raising a culturally connected child in a Westernized world.
How motherhood sparked a business focused on bilingual children’s books and toys.
The importance of cultural representation in kids’ products.
Work-life balance: How Régine manages motherhood and entrepreneurship.
Mental health and therapy: How it helped Regine thrive as a working mom.
Highlights:
“Motherhood changed everything for me—I never thought I’d be a mom, but now I can’t imagine my life without it.” – Régine Théodat
“I wanted my daughter to grow up connected to her Haitian roots, but so many children’s products lacked cultural representation.” – Regine on the importance of diversity in kids’ products.
“As a mompreneur, I’m not just building a business—I’m preserving culture for the next generation.”
Connect with Regine Theodat:
Website:Isse and Lo
Instagram: @Regine.Theodat
Régine Théodat is a Haitian American entrepreneur, author, strategist, cultural enthusiast, and mom. She founded Isse & Lo, providing bilingual books, toys, and cultural tools to help parents connect children with their Caribbean heritage. She's also a consultant working at the cross-section of impact and strategy. She loves work that focuses on cultural preservation, fostering pride, and connection among Haitian families. She's the mother to one daughter, and bonus mom to three boys.
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