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Contributing to the tech community at a regional scale often comes with visibility, travel, and ongoing commitments. For community experts and frequent speakers across the APAC region, balancing these responsibilities with motherhood requires intentional choices and sustainable practices.<br>In this session, I will share my personal journey balancing my roles as a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in AI, a LINE API Expert, a Data Engineer Lead, and a mother. From speaking at conferences and creating technical content to mentoring developers and supporting communities, I have learned that meaningful contribution is not about doing everything—but about doing the right things at the right time.<br><br>Drawing from my experience speaking at events across Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines, I will discuss how I manage community expectations, regional speaking engagements, and family life without burnout. This talk offers a practical and honest perspective on sustaining long-term community impact while navigating multiple professional and personal roles.
