EP: 17 Becoming Unapologetic: How to Prioritize Without Guilt as a Working Mom with Juli LeDoux
Description
In this episode of This Is How She Does It, host Angela Lee sits down with Juli LeDoux, a biotech marketing leader and mom of two. Juli opens up about how she navigated major career shifts, earned her MBA, and broke free from industry pigeonholes—thanks in part to pivotal mentors and her own inner clarity.
But this conversation goes far beyond resumes and roles. Juli shares her raw, real experiences as a working mom—from facing postpartum depression to managing mom guilt and the pressure to “do it all.” She reflects on the “motherhood penalty,” the invisible toll of being a high-achieving woman, and how she learned to unapologetically prioritize her family, her boundaries, and herself.
If you're navigating a career pivot, feeling the weight of guilt, or learning how to honor your own needs without apology—this episode is for you. Juli’s wisdom will leave you feeling empowered to own your choices, speak your truth, and redefine success on your terms.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- How to build authentic relationships to fuel career transitions
- Why working long hours doesn’t equal better performance
- Tools to recognize and release guilt—especially during work hours
- What it really means to give yourself permission to be unapologetic
Key Timestamps
[7:06 ] – Navigating Postpartum and Work Challenges
[11:40 ] – Motherhood Penalty and Personal Boundaries
[16:39 ] – Balancing Work and Family Commitments
[28:16 ] – Workplace Flexibility and Human Connection
[33:57 ] – Flexible Daytime Self-Care Benefits
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