Key Points
- Many young women feel pressured to race up the career ladder before they risk being set back by maternity leave and parenting responsibilities according to Australia Talks National Survey.
- At the age of 23, Desa found herself faced with criticism and skepticism when she became pregnant.
- Desa defies expectations, proving that being a young mother doesn't diminish dreams but makes them even more meaningful.
"Many people told me that I was wasting my potential and my future by not prioritizing my career before having a child. It felt like I had a deadline."
Desa temporarily set aside her aspirations to help support her family and pursued a career in nursing. Yet, her passion for singing remained alive and strong.
Determined to find her voice again, Desa made a conscious decision to reclaim her dreams and prove that motherhood does not define a woman's potential.
"My child is the one who gives me motivation because that's where I draw strength and inspiration from. I want my child to see mommy singing, and I want him to grow up loving music."
Listen to her story in this episode of Love Down Under:
