More than a teen mum: Katelyn Young on breaking cycles, building legacies & becoming a leader

In this emotionally charged episode of the PRsonal Podcast, we sit down with Katelyn Young, founder of Juin, to uncover the real story behind the woman, the mother, and the mission. At just 17, Katelyn’s world changed with two pink lines and a heartbeat. What followed was a journey that defied every stereotype, battled every expectation, and reshaped her understanding of family, identity, and resilience.

Raised by her beloved nana June in the wake of her mother’s mental health and addiction struggles, Katelyn opens up about what it truly meant to break the cycle and become a parent before even finishing her A-levels. With raw honesty, she shares her early experiences of raising her daughter Ivy while juggling education, work, and a determination to build something greater, something rooted in purpose, not pity.

We explore:

• The emotional realities of becoming a teen mum
• Breaking free from societal stigma and rewriting your own story
• Coping with postnatal depression and learning to prioritise mental health
• The influence of generational trauma, and how to stop it in its tracks
• Why grit, not age, defines your ability to raise a child or run a business
• Navigating life with ADHD and channelling it into entrepreneurial drive

Katelyn’s story isn’t one of perfection. It’s one of presence, perseverance, and profound emotional growth. From hospital scares and childhood wounds to unshakable love and self-awareness, Katelyn reveals how her daughter became her ‘why’, and how her nana, even in death, remains her guiding light.

This is an episode for mothers, daughters, business owners, and anyone who’s ever felt the weight of expectation. It’s for those navigating difficult family relationships, healing from the past, or learning to forgive without forgetting. And it’s for the dreamers - especially the young ones - who’ve been told they can’t, when all they needed was someone to believe they could.

Katelyn’s voice is vulnerable and strong, her wisdom shaped by lived experience and a heart determined to do better. She doesn’t just talk about resilience, she lives it.

If you’ve ever questioned your worth, your path, or your potential, this episode will meet you there.

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