In this episode of Her Kind of Brave, Chantel Brayley shares what it looks like to build a thriving career while quietly carrying grief, infertility, and a life that hasn’t unfolded as planned.

Raised in a single-parent immigrant family by her Japanese grandmother — a survivor of World War II — Chantel learned resilience early. She speaks openly about moving to Australia alone, years of not being taken seriously professionally, and eventually building a successful career in ecommerce and marketing while running her own consulting business.

Alongside professional success, Chantel shares her experience with unexplained infertility, miscarriage, egg freezing, and considering solo motherhood. This conversation explores therapy, boundaries, burnout, self-worth, and the courage it takes to keep chasing motherhood while accepting uncertainty. It’s a deeply honest look at ambition, grief, and learning how to hold both at the same time.

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