In an inspiring blend of motherhood and innovation, Hoe Ping, founder of TernX, has transformed a moment of travel frustration into an award-winning business, earning her the title of Emerging AusMumpreneur of the Year at the 2025 AusMumpreneur Awards. Her flagship product, an ingeniously designed carry on stroller, also took home the Product Design award, was named runner-up in Product Innovation, and placed third in One to Watch, all while earning the global distinction of being a “Best Invention of the Year” by Time Magazine.
How a Travel Challenge Inspired the Carry On Stroller
The idea for the TernX carry on stroller came during a chaotic travel moment with her baby, the kind every parent knows too well. But for Hoe Ping, that moment sparked more than frustration. It recalled a lesson she learned as a physiotherapist, hearing elderly patients share life’s deepest regrets, not for the things they did, but for the things they never dared to do.
Determined not to let her idea become one of those regrets, she chose action over hesitation. What followed was the creation of a sleek, compact, airline-friendly carry on stroller designed for modern families on the move.
“Instead of waiting for someone else to fix it, I decided to take the leap and create a solution myself,” she reflects. “That decision changed everything.”
From One Mum’s Challenge to a Global Innovation
With its foldable design, travel-ready dimensions, and parent-friendly functionality, the TernX carry on stroller quickly caught attention. Parents loved it. The media followed.
“I love having my business because it allows me to take my own experiences and turn them into something that genuinely helps other families navigate the challenges of travel and parenting,” says Hoe Ping.
Her success proves that when motherhood and entrepreneurship intersect, the results can be world-changing.
Advice for Aspiring Mumpreneurs
Balancing business and family life is a daily challenge. It’s a constant juggle of priorities, pressure, and passion. For Hoe Ping, the journey has been as rewarding as it’s been challenging, and her advice to other aspiring entrepreneurs is heartfelt:
“Don’t let your ideas become regrets. If something keeps calling to you, trust your instincts and give it a go. You never know where that first step might lead,” she says. “And I’m incredibly grateful to have had a supportive husband who not only believed in my dream, but stood beside me through every twist and turn. That kind of belief makes all the difference.”
What’s Next for TernX and the Carry On Stroller?
As demand grows and accolades pour in, TernX is positioned for even greater impact. Whether expanding globally or developing new family travel solutions, Hoe Ping and her award-winning carry on stroller are redefining what’s possible when mothers dare to build from their own experiences.
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