Maye Musk On Raising Successful Children And Leveling Up Her Own Career

Supermodel Maye Musk's new book, "A Woman Makes A Plan," details how she found her way as a mother, businesswoman, and model. Musk, the mother of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, says the way she raised her children was very similar to the way she was raised. She always worked as a mother and she let her children see that and be a part of it. She encouraged them to follow their passions and to help people. Musk says that ageism in media and other industries is primarily a problem for women. She says women are neglected as they get older, which is not the case for men. She believes women should make up half of all CEOs and presidents and thinks it would make for a kinder and gentler world.
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Maye Musk On Raising Successful Children And Leveling Up Her Own Career

[@DaeSukKim]

Best advice: Being polite and considerate of others, and doing good for others.

[@adhdfitgirl]

So true

[@lilybourhim3876]

@@adhdfitgirl trust me most of the time it doesn't work sometimes people when you are nice and giving you are just have weak personality or desesperate ,I'm not anymore I been hurt several times I give up I think about myself and my children period .the rest it's not in my agenda anymore.

[@adhdfitgirl]

@@lilybourhim3876 it’s funny. You have NO idea how many times I have been good to others and I felt like I was screwed over. I learnt that doing nice things for other people brings expectations so now I give them all of my love the way I know how. I always meditate before meeting people, I smile at them while I am sitting in their company, i dont say anything negative to bring them down, i accept them with all their flaws and I try really hard not to take their actions personal. That way, I get to be a loving person and what they choose to be is their Karma. Thanks for your comment. It reminded me how much I had gone through for the past years to become who I am today

[@ChrysopigiGreece]

@@lilybourhim3876 But it worked for her.

[@Princess_Lilly13]

@@lilybourhim3876 It works for me. You just need ti set down a good boundery system and you're good to go.

[@tubeyou89119]

She taught her kids some most important things: independence (aka problem resolving, being resourceful), work ethics, doing good to serve. We should be truly thankful to her. So much to learn from her and her kids.

[@williamaguacondomedina2080]

Tienes mucha razón cuando veo a esta señora me doy cuenta que Elon Musk tiene demasiado de su madre(bueno por obvia razones, es su madre). Pero es genial saber que heredó eso de ella, un gran Corazón.

[@foxopossum]

It’s amazing to me that she has felt defeated so many times. That is a common thread among successful people who are still humble. Struggle and defeat but finding a way to keep going. P.S. she’s a true beauty

[@inglestherightway]

yes! and the honesty and willingness to admit it! what a human being, this lady!

[@jaswanthkaur8567]

Very beautiful & awesome . I am really motivated by her.

[@arnoldschwarzenigga2268]

You are all bots , bought by Musk , showing fake praise.

[@RossCampoli]

Supermodel who raised a billionaire. This woman is just as fascinating as Elon. Very cool interview!

[@AM-ry8is]

The Musk family is certainly an eccentric one.

[@mechajay3358]

Like Mother Like Son

[@adhdfitgirl]

She is! I made a while video on them kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5-1aWZufbl5g7M

[@TheHeavenman88]

2 billionaires . Kimbal Musk is a Billionaire too.

[@MaVoelk]

Alpha Jay 3.0 you guys should check out about his moms father and mom! Elon’s grandparents on his mother side are very interesting

[@la381]

What sets her apart as a parent is how firm she was with her kids, but she was so loving , encouraging and warm.

[@gigilamoore2656]

I love how she laughs even while talking about hard times. How she found joy in being able to get one chicken a week. So much different than the mentality we see in today's society.

[@anonymous203020]

She seems revolutionary. A Kind hearted but independent, strong woman who overcame many obstacles that society put in her way. Inspirational for all genders!

[@anna-tn8mg]

What obstacles? She has a very privileged background

[@theraginggam3r679]

She looks like she’s in charge of the hunger games lmao

[@NobleWarning]

bahahahahah thx fo the laugh bro

[@sovereignxv]

I could not put my finger on it before but this comment is perfect.

[@TinieTugrul]

You made me laugh ser

[@powerinnaturealinaf.muntea8878]

jhahhaahaahhhahahahhha

[@sistersophya6456]

Not one negative word from the mouth of Ms. Maye. What a Beautiful woman, inside and out. Truly inspiring! ✨

[@inglestherightway]

What an agreeable, pleasant, humble and wise human being! I'm truly touched by her story and her joyous attitude! And on top of it all, she's drop-dead gorgeous! I'm very grateful to have come to know about her and so enouraged by how things turned out for her as a mom! She's undoubtedly soooooo deserving!

[@sarahbeth7575]

I LOVE THIS WOMAN SO MUCH ALREADY!!! I started her book on audibles and am about half way through it now and wow...she is so much more amazing than I even originally thought. I swear her children are the most blessed children on earth...no wonder they are all so successful!!! 🤩

[@viviensfilms3604]

What a remarkable woman. A single mother who rose from the ashes to the pedestal of life, and in the process inspired her children to follow her entrepreneurial spirot and hard working ethics. I can see much of Maye's characters in Elon. Bless their family.

[@reese1337]

She is correct about age 12, because Age 12 is one year after a child becomes capable of abstract thinking. Hence pre teenagers bumping heads with parents

[@drew4021]

amazing woman! to have gone through hardships the way she did as a single mom and kept her kids safe -truly a role model. you can see where it comes from with Elon, Kimball and Tuska -all dedicating their careers to the betterment of humanity.

[@chichan9013]

Elon's mom is really beautiful.

[@sahilborkar6282]

Hole in Dans Sock na bro you a 10

[@stephenmadu2665]

Hole in Dans Sock you a 10 but 100000 without your shirt bro 😂

[@gracefullyintrepid266]

when she speaks I hear like three accents at once

[@independence6761]

Probably because shes elderly

[@sobc2737]

She's South African. They have a mix of British, and African accents

[@SpiralBreeze]

Indeed. It’s like a mix of British, some type of Scandinavian, a wee bit German and some words sound Australian.

[@gracefullyintrepid266]

@@sobc2737 wow thats awesome

[@user-fn1nt1su5m]

South African accent haha British, Dutch and African

[@AngieWaltersTorus]

Maye is a knockout model, such a perfect posture, never an ounce overweight. I like stories about how she handled how she was treated. I'm feeling like I'm over the hill, need to take her advice.

[@nongcebomchunu3894]

She’s so beautiful 😍 She still has the South African accent

[@MadinaVadache]

Super family : the difference Musks vs Kardashians

[@rudyardwalker9113]

The Kardashians are the next first family

[@California265]

@@rudyardwalker9113 for what

[@benicio1967]

I just can’t take my eyes off of her. I’ve been mesmerized by her since the very first time I saw her. She is extraordinary. I adore her!!

[@jaswanthkaur8567]

She is really great

[@diarmuidphelan9664]

Amazing lady, exceeds the character of a lot of young women today. She worked hard and life hasn’t stopped her from doing the right thing. She’s an inspiration:)

[@mnb9162]

You can see where Elon gets the sort of optimistic dreamer, do anything type of outlook from.

[@erikacomstock9995]

Very interesting,for sure I'm gonna research her book.I love how she said women should support women.

[@shanenoel1270]

She so stylish, classy and beautiful. The fact that she had go to work and made it to school also to take care of her kids is commendable.

[@bamboomiracle]

She is really lovely with wisdom, talents n charming, a free spirit with love. God bless her n Elon

[@tatjanamanojlovic3040]

I cried, I have no words to praise the most perfect real mother in the world. A great success and fighter with three children. The only mother in the world. A great warrior. Well done. I am the mother of two sons and I am sorry that I did not succeed like you. Thanks for the updates on your life. For the whole world to see how wonderful it is. A nice greeting.❤️

[@Peace_and_Love_777.....]

This womans beautiful, respectful, and outgoing open mind allowed Elon to spread his wings of imagination and become who he is today ❤

[@CrimsonEclipse]

Well after her divorce Elon chose to be with his dad. 4 years afterward her Teenage Kimbal also moved in with her ex-husband. She technically didn't raised all 3 kids by herself like she kept telling everyone.

[@Dard_heck]

What a lovable honest lady.

[@betsybabf748]

Her ex-husband may have fathered geniuses, but he was a complete fool to mistreat and lose her. She's kind, gorgeous, intelligent and capable. As a widowed, grieving mom of 5, I could learn so much from her about starting over when it is hard as hell.

[@arniekando6846]

Eroll Musk also has a youtube channel. You will be interested to hear what he says...........

[@JoroGamingUSA]

Her hair looks like a tesla flew by her right side at top speed

[@RandomVids519]

Joro Gaming ah whut

[@jossshhhy]

She made our Elon !!!! Legend 100%

[@batmane7591]

joshua benny gay

[@rudyardwalker9113]

@@batmane7591 No U

[@DuspHasInfluenza]

Our?? South Africa's or Canada's or America's or Australia's

[@DuspHasInfluenza]

@@batmane7591 And...U gotta problem if he is. So what..!! Ffs

[@jossshhhy]

@@DuspHasInfluenza if you think about it, there isn't a lot of billionaires that see the world from the viewpoint of different generations. I say 'our' cus I'm 20 but the things he does is so interesting to me, but it's also really interesting to people who are in their 50's. Idk if that made sense 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@lidiasantoro3098]

Amazing Mom = amazing children! Congratulations Mum on yr brilliant success! Yr family are doing so much good in the world!

[@Vanfinity88]

OMG I love her hair style, classy!

[@Jonathan-ru9zl]

What an empowering and positive woman. No wonder she raised Elon Musk

[@krishnashilpa7]

Respect to that single mom

[@willienelson3255]

Thank you sweetheart

[@auroramothergoddess]

I want to see more interviews from this woman 💙

[@Olovoll]

Fantastic interview! What an inspiring story.

[@abraham4095]

She is a great lady !

[@Cars-N-Jets]

Mk4 Supra the legend ! Ohhhh I see that Supra profile picture.

[@ianmacdougall1320]

The absolutely brilliant Maye Musk, Motherhood at its very best, the character is forged on the anvil of life, shaped by a love of family in the garden of Life. Maye Musk and her glorious love of gardening..... What a Lady!

[@willienelson3255]

❤

[@k-azime3384]

Beautiful woman both inside and outside!🙏 이 영상과 함께 하신 모든 분들께 좋은 일들이 자꾸자꾸 일어납니다 ~🎶☘️😁🍀

[@nandanhunjunal5969]

Wow this lady is soo intelligent 👌😍 Now we know why Elon Musk is successful 😊

[@dccg9213]

This is a great interview. I am very glad the interviewer did not focus on Elon. She is a fascinating woman , very positive and seems very humble.

[@walkinginglory1169]

She raised up the next generation of the Illuminatti.

[@willienelson3255]

I love you lovers of Musk family and business 💯💯💯

[@saveursound4now364]

What an awesome lady!

[@lissacablerware8475]

Wow! She’s an insightful and powerful role model. It’s no wonder her children are all successful.

[@squarerootsfarms6609]

Great! I know you are shocked to get a text from me I want you to be calm, sincerely I want to introduce to you formally the farm of the future, that produces food to Urban cities. We welcome investors and friends of Square Roots farms.

[@willienelson3255]

Do you know, she was insisting I stay of my business at the moment, because of what my husband will say about me becoming well too rich

[@melaniemeier6759]

What a lovely lady with a hopeful perspective. Very encouraging how she overcame many obstacles. I don’t get people who want power and control either.

[@nancykane8680]

She is an awesome woman. .a fighter, smart, beautiful, + a survivor An optimist. . God smiled on her + protected from all the ugly things that kept her safe

[@sherrivonch6231]

Love this.

[@bekind2allandbelove925]

Love this woman 👍😍👑

[@rstremcha]

Right she fought for herself and children. She struggled a lot. But she raised children who actually have accomplished a lot.

[@ev.adelemandagie4589]

Thanks for sharing Maye. Be blessed.

[@anupamabarua261]

She is a beautiful and kind lady.. That's why god gifted him 3 beautiful kids who are not only successful.. But also hv created history.

[@quickgadget3964]

Thank you for showing woman that leaving a bad marriage is a good idea. That you can be a successful mother even if you are a single mother! I really really appreciate you being such a supportive voice for women who are looking at being a single mother.

[@squarerootsfarms6609]

Great! I know you are shocked to get a text from me I want you to be calm, sincerely I want to introduce to you formally the farm of the future, that produces food to Urban cities. We welcome investors and friends of Square Roots farms. 💕💕🙏🏼💕💕

[@agailframe6590]

I've read your book, in one sitting, and it is compelling. You are one fascinating lady, Maye, and you did a wonderful job with your children.

[@agus2001]

How does it feel having given birth to a 21st century badass?

[@adhdfitgirl]

Do you think the way she raised him has something to do with it too?

[@nithiya_00]

Yes

[@rudyardwalker9113]

@@adhdfitgirl yes

[@bettertechenterprises4760]

What’s good with the royalty free music in the background 😭

[@sonia1082]

Nothing good! Awful and completely unnecessary!

[@lindasante7622]

May is fascinating and I love her hair cut..lovely lady..💕

[@willienelson3255]

Thanks

[@user-gs4ol1dd8n]

I love her joyous attitude.Inspiration mother in the world.

[@EyesOfByes]

One would think that Musk means maverick 🚀☺️⭐

[@sherrivonch6231]

Blimey she's brave.

[@gracemorganspeaks]

Whoever is reading this i pray for restoration in whatever you had lost whether it's relationships, health, marriage, finances or business. May the lord bless you to be a blessing to those around you.

[@sonnyroy497]

Thank you ❤

[@gloriatep]

Amen 🤍

[@sahrahawkins8187]

Thank you beautiful 🤩 so vèry well spoken and so very humbled to have you speaking 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🥰

[@erinchillmusic8930]

I LOVE this woman, her positive energy is contangious

[@lydiarowe491]

Empowering yourself gives you the headsup on those who try to control your outcomes. discoverying this helps manoevre your successes in life.. May Musk is such an inspiration to so many..being older should not stop you from discovering new aspects of yourself..⭐⭐⭐

[@jeniferbannister3927]

Such a wonderful woman..so inspiring to me...❤

[@propertycaremaintenance2808]

Awesome .... That is a great story, real story. What a leader and with the children to prove it.

[@BB-bo8el]

I needed her in my family...

[@inglestherightway]

oh I feel the same way, having been the scapegoat daughter of a malignant narcissistic mother myself... I feel ya!

[@BB-bo8el]

@@inglestherightway i do believe i would have become the real me if she were my mother instead... blessings

[@clique53]

Amazing woman

[@deficator750]

she is the epitome of an actual boss level model

[@teresaevans1481]

Women IS WORLD BEAUTY ! SHE'S ONE!

[@beverleyhope9905]

How delightful and inspiring this was.

[@rsar28]

Inspirational

[@lesjansen2823]

Maye is awesome but the host sounds cold.

[@manasyoga]

Beautiful and honest 💕💕🐱

[@davisholman6518]

Most people are prettier in the touched up pictures in magazines. MAYE is prettier IN PERSON, in real life.😍. You are so right, MAYE. I stayed too long in a bad marriage ore a bad company too! Can’t wait to get your book.👏🏻

[@kristineximeno6739]

Wow!! What a woman, so positive and energetic!!! The interviewer is kind of like off putting, can she at least smile a little in front of this amazing mother who raised 3 kids (one of a kind) and was happy to have chicken once a week. That just melts my heart.

[@NotStarskiwars]

when she said " i was always a softy", I felt that

[@gavinactivateja3869]

i have so much respect for this lady and Elon

[@toc7olwn680]

She's so humble ❤

[@listonrowe691]

They are the Jetsons in real life. Very brilliant family. They're really different than us. And I mean that in a good way. I'm glad to see a family like this in this life Time 🥺🥺😁😁😁

[@jamesparker4751]

Super mom who raises super kids what a role model

[@maggiep265]

I love her so much. I can relate to so many things she describes. I really do hope I can meet her one day in person and tell her how she helped me get out of a very deep, slimy pit when I almost gave up.

[@danilove8127]

I can see where Elon Musk got it from. Like mother like son! She is wonderful.

[@rachaelmiles8233]

Hi Maye, I just want to say how much I think of Elon and what a nice family you have. Today is my son's 7th birthday. I also have a dietician who is very kind and helpful. Well I will always have a space in my heart for Elon. I wish you the best today! X

[@hundeware]

Simply Stunning.. So beautiful and Gracious...

[@Poonamsmartkitchen]

Nice

[@winterflowers2314]

Maye is an amazing person. I’ll very admire her!!!

[@sherrydenny7158]

She is so Beautiful and Humble.

[@judithcoleman3108]

She's gorgeous! Beauty inside and out!

[@MsSchwarzerrabe]

She is a wonderful woman and I think every age has something for itself❣️

[@hnawaz5110]

A woman who is beautiful from the outside and inside! She seems very down to earth

[@victorywithluisa]

Wow she's brilliant.

[@claudiavargas7900]

This situation is typical in the American country. Their is many educational platform to teach about self sufficience. I've quit many jobs because of employment abuse.

[@Putting_God_First]

She’s motivating love her mind frame to success

[@1b.389]

What a neat Woman. So sweet..I just want to hug her 🥰

[@PowerhouseCollectiveMedia]

Her book is WONDERFUL! I thought the part where she mentioned about not getting casted & then going to a casting being told that they were told that she was unavailable, was questionable as well. It seems to me like the only "reasonable" explanation was that she was probably being requested for more work than the younger models in certain jobs & the agency didn't want an older model beating out the younger ones in popularity. Being lied to like that, when you KNOW you're being lied to, is always frustrating.

[@irmanv.9798]

The attitude toward older women must change. She is strong & beautiful both inside & outside. I will look for her book. Yes, power should be shared equally & We need a kinder & gentler World.

[@roshnimonteiro2229]

Such high and clear thinking

[@dianasmith1398]

I have a great respect for this classy lady

[@SA-Aries]

Lovely💖as if she has given words to my feelings..

[@willienelson3255]

I love you lovers of Musk family and business

[@lelitasaridanukusumo1685]

Wonderful lady