This Is How She Does It! Helping Corporate Working Moms Move from Burnout, Overwhelm and Mental Load to Balance and Abundance

Ready to get out of your head and stop feeling so overwhelmed? Take 30 minutes to stop running on fumes and get clear on what you really want. Download my free 30-minute Nervous System RESET. --------------------- Welcome back to This Is How She Does It with Angela Lee. In this episode, Angela sits down with Karen Canham, Board Certified Wellness Coach and founder of KarenAnn Wellness, to explore nervous system regulation, burnout, and high performance for working moms and ambitious women. Drawing from neuroscience, somatic practices, and parts work therapy, Karen shares how a dysregulated nervous system is often the root cause of stress, reactivity, perfectionism, and burnout. From snapping at your kids to numbing out with scrolling or wine, these behaviors aren’t failures—they’re signals. You’ll learn simple, practical tools to regulate your nervous system, reduce stress, and build emotional resilience, plus a powerful framework (the “stoplight” method) to better understand your reactions in everyday life. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or stuck in survival mode, this episode will help you reconnect with your body, reclaim your energy, and create more calm, clarity, and presence. Key Takeaways: Nervous system regulation is the key to reducing burnout and stress Somatic tools help interrupt reactive patterns Perfectionism keeps you stuck in chronic overwhelm Building emotional awareness leads to more calm, clarity, and resilience Connect with Karen Canham : Website: www.karenannwellness.com Download a free Nervous System Regulation Toolkit or join the 6-Week Accelerator Group Program — a space for professionals ready to regulate deeper, not push harder. Instagram: @karenann_wellness LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karenannwellness   Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

Ready to get out of your head and stop feeling so overwhelmed? Take 30 minutes to stop running on fumes and get clear on what you really want. Download my free 30-minute Nervous System RESET. ------------------------ In this episode of This Is How She Does It, host Angela Lee sits down with Bryce Batts, who is a business consultant, certified career coach, co-founder of The Career Collective, and author of The Career Architect. Together, they talk about how women can design a career they truly love. Bryce shares her journey from corporate recruiting to entrepreneurship while navigating motherhood, along with practical advice on career pivots, overcoming imposter syndrome, networking with confidence, and negotiating for the opportunities and benefits you want. In this episode, we discuss: How to design a career aligned with your values The power of small, courageous actions (like raising your hand for the right opportunity) Why real inclusion at work is about culture—not just policies What women can learn from men about networking and career advancement How Gen Z is reshaping expectations around work and success The importance of getting quiet so you can get clear on what you truly want If you’re a working mom feeling stuck, ready for career growth, or wondering “what’s next?”, this episode will help you step into your “Why not me?” era and start taking small, powerful actions toward the career you want. Connect with Bryce Batts: You can find me on LinkedIn Instagram at @brycebatts www.mycareercollective.com www.brycebatts.co  You can also listen to my podcast Wine After Work wherever you stream your shows — it’s all about real conversations on careers, leadership, and life as a modern working woman. Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!  

Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, mama? Take 30 minutes to stop running on fumes and feel like yourself again. Download my free 30-minute Nervous System RESET. ====================== Managing a family calendar can feel like a full-time job. In this episode, Angela Lee talks with Amy Briggs, founder of Aviva, about how AI can help busy parents reduce the mental load of family scheduling. After years of working with children and families, Amy understood just how much parents carry behind the scenes. As a mother herself juggling school emails, activity schedules, birthday parties, and daily logistics, she knows first hand how overwhelming the cognitive load of managing a family can be. So despite having no technical background, Amy enrolled in Chicago’s 1871 tech incubator and built Aviva, an AI tool that automatically detects events from emails, organizes family calendars, flags conflicts, and helps parents stay ahead of the chaos. In this conversation, Angela and Amy explore the deeper reality behind modern parenting — the expectations, guilt, and pressure that many working moms silently carry — and how technology can be used to give parents back their time and presence with their families. You’ll hear about Amy’s career pivot, how she built a tech company from scratch, and why her approach to AI is different: Aviva isn’t designed to keep you glued to your phone — it’s designed to help you close the app and get back to your life. In this episode, we cover: The invisible mental load most parents carry Why modern parenting often feels impossible to get “right” Amy’s transition from speech pathologist to tech founder How she built an AI product with no coding background How Aviva helps automate family scheduling and reminders Why the best technology should give you time back, not take more of it If you’ve ever felt like the CEO of your family’s logistics — this episode will feel incredibly validating. Learn more about Aviva: Aviva offers a two-week free trial and helps families streamline their calendars, detect events automatically, and reduce the stress of managing it all. https://www.withaviva.com/ Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed, mama? Take 30 minutes to stop running on fumes and feel like yourself again. Download my free 30-minute Nervous System RESET.   If you’re a working mom carrying a lot right now — managing deadlines, kids, meals, schedules, and the invisible mental load — it makes sense that you feel stretched thin. You don’t need to do more; you need space to breathe. In this episode, I share some personal insights on what I do when I get overwhelmed.  I also created free Nervous System Reset guided audio to help you calm your nervous system, quiet the mental noise, and reconnect with your own clarity so you can move through your days feeling grounded, steady, and confident instead of scattered and reactive. Take 30 minutes for yourself, press play, and return to the calm, capable woman you know are. Then come back and let me know how it worked for you.    Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!    

Welcome back to the This Is How She Does It podcast with your host, Angela Lee. In this inspiring and deeply validating conversation, Angela sits down with Dr. Anne Welsh to explore what it really means to be an ambitious working mother today. Together, they unpack the shift from the “motherhood penalty” narrative to the motherhood advantage — and how motherhood and career growth can actually strengthen each other rather than compete. Instead of forcing women to separate their identities at work and at home, Dr. Welsh explains how integration leads to greater impact, fulfillment, and even better health outcomes. They also dive into the Ambition Paradox — the cycle of chasing external achievements while feeling increasingly disconnected internally and introduce the concept of Healthy Striving: ambition rooted in alignment, purpose, and emotional connection instead of burnout and exhaustion. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why motherhood can enhance leadership, empathy, and decision-making at work How career ambition can positively shape how we show up as parents The hidden emotional cost of constant achievement chasing Practical mindset and behavior shifts to move from surviving to thriving If you’re a working mom, leader, or woman who wants success and fulfillment, this is a must-listen conversation. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Looking to unpack the "Ambition Paradox" and redefine success for yourself? Sign up and get access to my free Masterclass - The Aligned Advantage: https://angelaleecoaching.com/masterclass  In this Masterclass, you’ll discover: How to Stop the Hustle and step into who you really are The new formula for success (that doesn't include working harder) Your Human Design Type and how to apply it to the new success formula How to are here to make decisions and attract new opportunities   Connect with Anne Welsh: Anne's Website Pre-order Ambitious Mother: From Surviving to Thriving in Your Career and at Home Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

I've teamed up with my friend and wellness coach, Lindsey Kaszuba and 25 incredible experts to bring you the Whole Body Wellness Giveaway, where you’ll get FREE access to powerful tools that help you uplevel your mind, body, and soul. CLICK HERE TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY Welcome back to This Is How She Does It with your host, Angela Lee. In this special episode, Angela welcomes her first male guest, Bryan Power, a Certified Integrated Attachment Theory Coach, for an honest conversation about relationships, communication, and healing attachment patterns. Bryan shares the personal story of how his marriage hit rock bottom, how he and his wife rebuilt, and how that journey led him to help others break destructive relationship cycles. Together, they unpack emotional triggers, childhood wounds, and why “nagging” often doesn’t create the change we want. Bryan also breaks down the Six Pillars of Integrated Attachment Theory in a practical, easy-to-understand way you can apply in your relationships and parenting. If you’ve ever felt unheard, stuck in repeating arguments, or wanted to create healthier patterns for your family, this episode is for you — just in time for Valentine’s Day. Key Takeaways: How unresolved childhood experiences shape adult relationships Why teaching kids emotional regulation is hard when we weren’t taught it ourselves How to shift communication from defensiveness to understanding The Six Pillars for building healthier, more secure relationships   Connect with Bryan Power: Website: https://www.myrelationshipfail.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanwpower/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@myrelationshipfail Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myrelationshipfail/ Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

In this episode, Angela sits down with Holly Haynes — twin mom, former Fortune 500 corporate strategist, and creator of the Crush the Rush podcast — to talk about what it really means to design a life that supports your priorities instead of constantly competing with them. In this conversation, Angela and Holly explore how to identify what you truly want your life to look like, why those specific elements matter to you, and how to build the schedules, routines, and rhythms that actually support that vision. Holly is living proof that this type of life is possible. Holly reflects on the pivotal moments in her journey, including her “bus stop dream,” which sparked reimagining of how she wanted her daily life to look like. She shares how she intentionally created space for family, community, and self care, and the practical steps she took to build her business alongside a corporate job and motherhood. Whether you’re a working mom in a 9–5 role or running your own business, this conversation is a powerful reminder that you can create a meaningful, fulfilling life that supports your goals. It all starts with getting clear on your values and priorities. Key Takeaways How to build schedules and rhythms around your life — not the other way around Community is essential for both motherhood and business Surrounding yourself with the right people changes what you believe is possible  Connect with Holly Haynes: Tune into the Crush the Rush Podcast (recently ranked Top 100 in Entrepreneurship!) Check out Anti-Social School™ to build a marketing plan that works without social media Browse the course library + free trainings to get started today Say hi on IG @Hollymariehaynes Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

Working moms often self-abandon by putting everyone else first and tying their worth to productivity. This episode explores how working moms can break the cycle of self-abandonment and step into self-ownership and self-trust. 🎉 This episode of This Is How She Does It marks a big milestone—the one-year anniversary of the podcast. In this solo episode, Angela reflects on what this past year of podcasting has meant to her: finding her voice, stepping into visibility, and learning to stop self-abandoning in order to truly live life on her terms. She explores the concept of self-abandonment—how it quietly shows up for so many women and moms through people-pleasing, overfunctioning, guilt, and putting everyone else first. From squeezing passion projects into fringe hours to staying silent to keep the peace, Angela names the patterns many of us live in but rarely question. In this episode, you’ll hear: What self-abandonment really looks like in everyday life The difference between self-worth and self-confidence  Honest examples of how Angela self-abandoned this past year Reflective questions to help you spot where you might be doing the same How The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz offers a simple framework for moving out of self-betrayal and back into self-trust Why this work isn’t just personal—but something we model for our children This episode is a reminder that you’re not broken and that you can choose differently. Thank you for being here. Thank you for listening. And thank you for walking this journey with me. 💛   Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

In this episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela Lee sits down with Lori Atwood, Certified Financial Planner® and founder of Fearless Finance, to talk about money, motherhood, and redefining success on your own terms. Lori shares her journey from a high-powered career in investment banking and private equity roles to stepping away from the corporate world during the 2008 recession and after the birth of her daughter. She shares what led her to building Fearless Finance and her mission to make high-quality, fiduciary financial planning accessible to families and women who previously felt expert advice was out of reach. Angela and Lori have an honest conversation about the realities of balancing career ambition with family life, the pressure to “have it all,” and what financial empowerment actually looks like for women today. They explore practical topics like setting clear priorities, navigating money conversations in relationships, and creating a financial plan that supports both security and happiness. If you’re a working mom navigating financial decisions, craving clarity around money, or simply wanting a more grounded and empowering relationship with your finances, this episode offers both insight and reassurance that you’re not alone.   Connect with Lori Atwood: Fearless Finance Official Website Link: HERE @Fearlessfinance Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

In this episode of This Is How She Does It, host Angela Lee sits down with Ashley Paré, executive coach, speaker, and CEO/founder of Own Your Worth, for a powerful and grounded conversation about self-worth, compensation, and trusting yourself in your career. Ashley shares her journey from climbing the corporate HR ladder to burning out, questioning her identity, and ultimately redefining what worth really means—beyond titles, salaries, and external validation. Drawing on her experience negotiating pay, witnessing systemic inequities in the workplace, and navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship, Ashley offers honest insight into why so many women struggle to ask for what they deserve. Together, Angela and Ashley unpack the invisible forces shaping women’s professional lives—from childhood conditioning and societal expectations to the pressure to perform and prove. They explore practical strategies for salary negotiation and pay transparency, while also inviting a deeper conversation about separating your self-worth from your market value. This episode is for any woman who is done over-functioning, tired of tying her value to productivity, and ready to trust herself, advocate for herself, and create a more empowering path at work, at home, and within. Key Takeaways Why self-worth and market value are not the same—and how confusing the two keeps women stuck How external validation, childhood conditioning, and corporate culture shape how women show up at work What it really takes to trust yourself when asking for more pay, boundaries, or support Looking to redefine self worth and success for yourself? Sign up and get access to my new, free Masterclass - The Aligned Advantage: https://angelaleecoaching.com/masterclass  In this Masterclass, you’ll discover: How to Stop the Hustle and step into who you really are The new formula for success (that doesn't include working harder) Your Human Design Type and how to apply it to the new success formula How to are here to make decisions and attract new opportunities   Connect with Ashley Paré: Book an Own Your Worth® Clarity Call today IG: @iamashleypare  Website: ashleypare.com Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!  

In this episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela Lee sits down with decision-making mentor and inner trust guide Erica Voell for an honest conversation about burnout, self-doubt, and learning how to truly trust yourself. Erica shares her journey of chronic second-guessing, career changes, and eventually burning out, until discovering Human Design gave her the clarity and permission to understand how she’s designed to make decisions. Erica also opens up about her motherhood journey through infertility and adoption, and how reconnecting with her intuition transformed not only her work, but her relationships and marriage. Today, she supports women—especially in their 30s, 40s, and 50s—who are tired of abandoning their own needs and ready to make grounded, authentic choices that actually fit their lives. In this episode, we explore: Why decision-making feels so difficult for so many women How burnout is often rooted in self-abandonment How Human Design can restore trust, clarity, and confidence Letting go of “shoulds” and honoring your inner yes If you’re experiencing decision fatigue, questioning yourself, or craving deeper self-trust, this conversation offers powerful insights and real-life perspective to help you come back home to yourself. NEXT STEP - Start trusting yourself again and learn your decision making strategy by signing up for access to my free Masterclass - The Aligned Advantage: https://angelaleecoaching.com/masterclass   In this Masterclass, you’ll discover: How to Stop the Hustle and step into who you really are The new formula for success (that doesn't include working harder) Your Human Design Type and how to apply it to the new success formula How to are here to make decisions and attract new opportunities   Connect with Erica: If you're ready to stop living a life that feels draining, book a Life + Energy Audit with Erica:  Podcast: Unfolding: Audio Letters from the Middle of Becoming Get the latest email newsletter: https://ericavoell.com/newsletter Email: erica@ericavoell.com Instagram: EricaVoell.Coaching Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

After interviewing more than 30 women from executives to entrepreneurs, I'm reflecting back on the amazing conversations I've had this year. In this episode, I'm sharing the top 10 lessons I've learned on what makes a woman feel more confident and grounded in her decisions as a leader, mom, wife, employee and person. This is my last episode of 2025, wrapping up my first year of podcasting! Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with me, whether this is the first episode you're listening to or you've been following me for a little while. I appreciate all your support and wishing everyone and happy and healthy New Year!

In this episode of This Is How She Does It, host Angela Lee talks with Kim Menapace — working mom, tech professional, real estate investor, and host of the Balancing Ambitions podcast — about self-care, motherhood, and redefining success as ambitious women. Angela and Kim share an honest conversation about balancing demanding careers with family life, navigating perfectionism and comparison, and letting go of the pressure to do it all. Kim opens up about her journey back to herself, raising young kids, and launching her podcast to move beyond curated highlight reels and into real, meaningful conversations. Together, they explore what self-care actually looks like in this season of life — from setting boundaries and prioritizing personal needs to finding small, sustainable practices that support mental and emotional well-being. If you’re a working mom feeling stretched thin, burned out, or stuck in the comparison trap, this episode offers practical insights, relatable stories, and reassurance that you’re not alone. Key Topics Covered: Redefining success, ambition, and balance Letting go of perfectionism in career and motherhood Setting boundaries is an act of self-love Looking to redefine "having it all" and success for yourself? Sign up and get access to my new, free Masterclass - The Aligned Advantage: https://angelaleecoaching.com/masterclass   In this Masterclass, you’ll discover: How to Stop the Hustle and step into who you really are The new formula for success (that doesn't include working harder) Your Human Design Type and how to apply it to the new success formula How to are here to make decisions and attract new opportunities   Connect with Kim: Kim's Podcast: Balancing Ambitions Podcast Kim's Website: kimmenapace.com Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!  

What comes up for you when you hear the phrase “money isn’t scary”? For many women, money brings up anxiety, shame, guilt, or a deep discomfort we don’t even have words for. In this episode, I sit down with Meghan Dwyer, a certified financial planner and host of the Money Isn’t Scary podcast, to unpack why so many women feel disconnected or intimidated by money… and what we can start doing to change that. Meghan shares practical steps to shift your money mindset, rebuild trust with yourself, and approach your finances from a place of empowerment instead of avoidance. We talk about why money stories run so deep, how childhood conditioning shapes our relationship with money, and the small intentional choices that lead to confidence and clarity. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, guilty, or “behind” when it comes to money, this conversation will help you feel seen, and give you a starting point toward a healthier, more grounded financial relationship. Tune in and take your first step toward becoming a woman who feels confident, capable, and at ease with her money.   Episode Resources Megan Dwyer Podcast: Money Isn't Scary Podcast Megan Dwyer Instsgram: @Moneyisntscary Megan Dwyer Official Website: Money Isn't Scary.com Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

In this episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela sits down with Carolyn Ferguson for an honest, fun, and relatable conversation about the realities of working motherhood—especially when the best-laid plans fall apart. Carolyn opens up about what it looks like to pivot when life throws curveballs (like construction delays, sick kids and derailed schedules), and why she’s learned to let go of perfection and keep her focus on what truly matters. She shares how being transparent about home life at work helps normalize the challenges most working parents face, and why psychological safety and supportive leadership are essential. Together, they dive into the dynamics of the “default parent,” how to share that role more equitably, and the invisible mental load so many women carry. Carolyn also talks about her recent decision to hire a home organizer—proving that sometimes outsourcing isn’t a luxury, it’s a sanity-saver. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin, overwhelmed, or like your plans are constantly shifting, this episode will make you feel seen. Tune in for practical wisdom, laughter, and a refreshing reminder that you’re not alone in the juggle.   Episode Resources:  Trisha Nelson, Home Organizer  https://www.finelyfunctionalhomeorganizing.com/ The First Witch of Boston   Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

Happy Thanksgiving! Today's episode is short and sweet. I'm walking you through the five simple daily habits that helps me feel grounded, energized, and connected each day.  You’ll learn: ✨ Why a time audit can be one of the most powerful tools for overwhelmed working moms ✨ How small “microhabits” in each category can create massive ripple effects in your wellbeing ✨ Practical ideas you can start today—like wind-down alarms, mindful meals, walking meetings, nightly check-ins, and soul-nourishing moments just for you ✨ Why perfection isn’t the goal—and what it looks like to give yourself grace when life gets full If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, exhausted, or disconnected from yourself, this episode will help you reset with compassion and clarity. If you'd like a copy of my time audit template—send me a DM on LinkedIn or Instagram and I'll send it your way! Tune in, take a breath, and start building a life that supports the woman you’re becoming.   Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

If you’ve ever felt like there’s never enough time — between meetings, meal prep, kids’ activities, and the constant mental load — this episode will feel like a deep exhale. In today’s conversation, Angela sits down with Kerri Patt, time management and work-life balance coach and host of the Mom Wife Career Life podcast. After years of climbing the corporate ladder while raising three kids, Kerri knows firsthand what it’s like to juggle it all… and feel like you’re losing yourself in the process. Now, she helps ambitious working moms create more time, more intention, and more joy — without burnout or guilt. In this episode, Kerri shares practical tools and powerful mindset shifts that will help you: Understand why mindset and intention are the foundation of setting boundaries and staying productive Use strategies like time blocking, habit stacking, and weekly planning to free up space for what truly matters Do a simple time audit to uncover exactly where your time is going Streamline weekly meal planning to reduce decision fatigue and make your week flow easier Whether you’re ready to take back your mornings, strengthen your boundaries, or just breathe a little easier, this episode gives you everything you need to start creating a life that feels more aligned and spacious. This is a must-listen for every working mom who’s craving more time and more of herself. Connect with Kerri: Mom Wife Career Life Podcast Meal Planning Made Simple: https://kerri-patt.kit.com/26b9d2f7dd Boundaries Made Simple: https://kerri-patt.kit.com/boundariesmadesimple   Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

Welcome to another episode of This Is How She Does It with your host, Angela Lee. Today, Angela sits down with Jill Avey, executive career coach and founder of Sister Smart, a program designed to help high-achieving women get seen, heard, and promoted. After 25 years in corporate, Jill turned her focus to helping women, especially working moms, break through career hurdles and rise from middle management to senior leadership. In this inspiring and tactical conversation, Angela and Jill unpack what it really takes to balance ambition with family life, and how to step into your next level of leadership without burning out. You’ll learn how to identify your season of opportunity, reframe visibility and self-promotion, set powerful boundaries, and carve out time for strategic growth. If you’ve ever wondered how to confidently advance your career while managing it all at home, this episode is filled with actionable strategies and empowering insights to help you take your next big leap. Key Takeaways: How to break out of the “doer” cycle and position yourself for leadership How to reframe "networking" in a way that feels more natural and authentic for women How to prioritize and highlight the impact of your work with senior leaders in your organization Connect with Jill: www.linkedin.com/in/jillavey  www.sistersmart.com Tune in to the SisterSmart Leadership Podcast Show on YouTube, Apple, or Spotify   Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!

Welcome to another episode of This Is How She Does It with your host, Angela Lee. Today, Angela sits down with registered dietitian and mom of three, Janel Funk, for a deeply relatable conversation about what it really looks like to juggle motherhood, career, and self-care — without losing yourself in the process. Janel is here to help women heal their relationship with food and their bodies. Together, Angela and Janel unpack how nutrition, sleep, stress, and movement all intertwine — and how small, sustainable changes can lead to lasting wellness. They also dive into the realities of working from home with kids, why it's critical to put your own needs first, and the power of community among women and moms. This episode is filled with practical advice for women navigating perimenopause, health concerns, and the everyday stress of doing it all — while learning to care for themselves, too. Key Takeaways: Why a whole-body perspective is key to true wellness How stress, sleep, and movement affect your health  The importance of modeling self-care for your kids Realistic ways to build sustainable wellness routines If you’ve ever felt pulled in a million directions, this honest and uplifting conversation will remind you that you’re not alone and that taking care of yourself isn’t selfish, it’s essential. Connect with Janel Funk, RDN: Website: https://www.eatwellwithjanel.com/ E-Book: Foundations E-Book   Connect with Angela: Sign up and get access to my new, free Masterclass - The Aligned Advantage: https://angelaleecoaching.com/masterclass   In this Masterclass, you’ll discover: How to Stop the Hustle and step into who you really are The new formula for success (that doesn't include working harder) Your Human Design Type and how to apply it to the new success formula How to are here to make decisions and attract new opportunities   To book a Personalized Human Design Reading / Energetic Leadership Blueprint: https://angelaleecoaching.com/hdreading    I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!    

In this heartfelt episode of This Is How She Does It, host Angela Lee sits down with Victoria Givens, a powerhouse working mom whose journey takes her from the fast-paced political scene of Washington, D.C. back to her home state and the laid-back charm of Austin, Texas. Victoria opens up about what it’s really like to juggle a demanding career and motherhood, the emotional rollercoaster of raising her daughters, and how the pandemic sparked a major life reset. From “white knuckling” it through early parenting to redefining success on her own terms, Victoria’s story is an inspiring reminder that “having it all” looks different for everyone. She also speaks candidly about her experience with divorce, co-parenting, and finding love again—offering deep wisdom, humor, and hope for anyone navigating life transitions. Join us for an honest and uplifting conversation about boundaries, balance, and building a life rooted in community, flexibility, and intention. Key Takeaways: Why setting clear priorities and boundaries leads to true fulfillment How to cultivate a respectful, child-centered co-parenting relationship The power of self-discovery and emotional healing before entering new relationships Whether you’re a working parent, going through a major change, or simply craving inspiration, Victoria’s story will leave you feeling grounded, seen, and empowered.   Looking to redefine "having it all" and success for yourself? Sign up and get access to my new, free Masterclass - The Aligned Advantage: https://angelaleecoaching.com/masterclass   In this Masterclass, you’ll discover: How to Stop the Hustle and step into who you really are The new formula for success (that doesn't include working harder) Your Human Design Type and how to apply it to the new success formula How to are here to make decisions and attract new opportunities   To book a Personalized Human Design Reading / Energetic Leadership Blueprint: https://angelaleecoaching.com/hdreading    Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!