Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi once opened up about how she juggles her ever-growing business empire and motherhood. Being a single mother certainly isn’t easy, but it’s something the Top Chef host considers an absolute privilege. She revealed to the New York Post that a single mom raised her, and being a solo mom herself is the “only way of life” she has known.

As most probably know, Lakshmi has a lot on her plate. In addition to her duties as a solo parent and as a TV host, she also manages several home accessory brands and a frozen food line. She even co-chairs the Endometriosis Foundation of America. She credits her nanny for helping her raise her child. When asked for a bit of advice she could give to other single moms, she said: “learn how to prioritize.” “Attack your list in order,” she added.