Navigating entrepreneurship as a parent: Aida Zunaidi’s story with Ibupreneur

“I have a newfound respect for the mothers in Ibupreneur because being a mum takes a toll on your body. It was something I didn’t fully understand before. Now that I’m pregnant, I realise that I, too, need to slow down and take breaks. I have a deeper understanding and connection with the mothers at Ibupreneur.”

Aida adds that she appreciates working with mothers, as their maternal instincts often come into play at work. “I value their dedication, experience and counsel,” she says.

She dreams that Ibupreneur will live on beyond her. “I’m comforted knowing that I’ve established a system and processes that will continue to benefit the community. I aim to grow the social enterprise. The goal is to shift focus from daily operations to future planning.” Expansion plans are in the pipeline, says Aida, who hopes to open two more centres for mothers outside Kuala Lumpur, one in Klang and another in the state of Sarawak.