Twin Moms Talk About Motherhood, Independence and the Iron Man Challenge

For most women, life goes on in a standard template- school, college, job, marriage and kids. Twin sisters Asmaa and Aya Elfardy are no different. However, what sets them apart is that motherhood did not stop them from chasing their dreams. The sister-turned-best-friends strive hard to strike a perfect balance between their own aspirations and the world’s expectations. Curly Tales and Vatika team up to launch the Vatika Voices- an initiative to shed light on women in GCC who have made the world sit up and take note. This time, we have with us twin sisters Asmaa and Aya Elfardy. Asmaa is a CBT therapist while Aya is a commercial project leader. Careers aside, they are also doting mothers to their kids. However, nothing came easy! CT Dubai got chatty to find out how they flaunt the many hats they wear without compromising on work-life, choices and individuality.

Vaishnavi Venkataraman: Research, science labs and of course nerdy glasses – that’s what my life was all about until I finally woke up to realise how much I loved food, travel and telling tales. A chai addict, a moody writer and mother to a smallie, my journey as a writer began with The Times of India. And now, here I am in Dubai pursuing my passion and exploring a new city, all in one go!