Artist Laila Gohar gets real about her own motherhood journey thus far, how she stays grounded in all aspects of life, and her penchant for striped PJs both pre- and post-partum.
Laila Gohar is guided by family. As an artist and cofounder of Gohar World—a tableware brand she created in partnership with her sister Nadia—she cooks, plates, and designs around ideas and ingredients that stem from her ancestral roots. She has crafted surrealist menus and tablescapes for brands like Gucci and Prada, and for personal friends who are getting married or celebrating a career milestone.
Below, Gohar gets real about her own motherhood journey thus far, how she stays grounded in all aspects of life, and her penchant for striped PJs both pre- and post-partum.: What does your current day-to-day look like in terms of work/life balance and what has it been like adjusting to life as a new mom?I took two months off. Now I’m adjusting to working again, but I’m not working full-time. I’m fortunate to be working for myself and have a really supportive team, so I’ve been doing short days.
I actually loved it. I was very, very anxious during pregnancy. I did not like being pregnant. I think there is a stigma around saying you don’t enjoy being pregnant. You’re expected to be “glowing,” but in reality my hormones were all over the place. I was sad and overwhelmed a lot of the time. I was healthy, and had a very supportive partner, but I still struggled psychologically. I think that women are made to feel like that’s not okay, especially if you’re healthy and have support.
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