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Beyond The Cover
Homeschooling, Hustling, and Healing: A Look Inside Travel Influencer Karla Lu’s World
In this episode of Beyond the Cover, I sit down with Karla Lu, entrepreneur, influencer, civil engineer, and fierce mother, to talk about what it really means to show up in the world as a woman who was never given permission to be soft. Karla was raised to take over her father’s business as “the son he never had,” groomed from childhood to lead with grit, logic, and strength. But what happens when a woman who’s built like a soldier becomes a mother?
We talk deeply about identity, parenting in the age of social media, and the double standards women face when they succeed. Karla shares raw stories of raising emotionally aware children while navigating a digital world that often doesn’t allow space for nuance, boundaries, or softness.
This episode isn’t just about Karla’s story; it’s a reflection on the pressures we carry, the labels we wear, and the choice to do life on our own terms.
Whether you're a parent, entrepreneur, or just figuring yourself out, you’ll want to hear this one.
Key Moments:
0:00 Raised as a Boy
2:41 Meet Karla Lu: The Polymath Mom
6:12 Early Exposure to Male-Dominated Industry
11:08 Balancing Influence and Parenting
17:23 Kids’ Interest in Influencing
23:35 Socialization Concerns
26:40 Discipline, Then vs. Now
31:25 The Facade of Social Media
37:00 Influence of Her Father’s Work Ethic
44:50 Legacy Through Parenting
Guest Info.
Instagram: @polymathmom (https://www.instagram.com/polymathmom/)
Website: thepolymathmom.com
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