From Recruiter to CEO: How Maddy Goh Built a Business While Raising Kids #131
Balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood with clarity and confidence
👉 Watch the full episode of The Chill MomBoss Show below and discover how to start and scale your business without burnout.
What does it take to start your own business while raising young children?
In this inspiring episode of The Chill MomBoss Show, I sit down with Maddy Goh, founder of Initial Group Pte Ltd, who transitioned from being a seasoned recruiter with 14 years of experience to launching her own recruitment agency—all while juggling life as a mother of two.
As a member of our Momentum community at MomBoss Academy, Maddy shares the exact mindset shifts, hiring strategies, and time-saving tips that helped her move from corporate employee to empowered entrepreneur.
Why This Episode Is a Must-Watch for Mompreneurs & Startups
If you’re a small business owner struggling with hiring the right team or a mom thinking of starting your own business but worried about doing “all the things”, this conversation is full of practical advice and relatable insights.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How Maddy built her recruitment agency without overplanning
✅ What clients really need when hiring (but often don't realise)
✅ Costly hiring mistakes that small businesses make
✅ How to prioritise your first hire for maximum ROI
✅ Maddy’s secret to balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship
✅ The power of community and how Momentum by MomBoss Academy gave her the support and clarity she needed
“You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin. You just need to start and have the right people around you.” — Maddy Goh
The Business of Hiring: Why Most Startups Get It Wrong
Hiring isn’t just about filling a role—it’s about building the right team for your vision. Maddy explains how many founders either overthink hiring or make rushed decisions that cost them time, energy, and growth.
According to a Harvard Business Review, up to 80% of employee turnover is due to bad hiring decisions. It's something avoidable with better clarity and systems.
If you’re in the early stages of business or ready to scale, this episode will help you decide what roles to prioritise, how to attract the right talent, and how to avoid hiring overwhelm.
How Momentum Helped Maddy Grow with Confidence
One of the biggest takeaways from this episode? You’re not meant to do this alone.
Maddy credits joining Momentum by MomBoss Academy as a game-changer for her business growth. Through group coaching, access to tools, and support from other mompreneurs, she found the clarity and structure needed to scale her agency on her own terms.
Want support like Maddy’s?
👉 Join Momentum today and surround yourself with women who get it.
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