In this powerful episode of This Is How She Does It, host Angela Lee is joined by Christine Anastasia, Master Certified Life Coach and advocate for overwhelmed working moms. Together, they dive into the emotional weight women carry in both their personal and professional lives—and ask the important question: Who holds space for the caregivers?

Christine shares her journey from burnout to balance and offers a compassionate, realistic approach to managing motherhood, career, and self-worth. They unpack everything from mental health and mindset shifts to the outdated systems that working moms are trying to survive within.

If you've ever felt like you're holding everything together for everyone else while silently falling apart, this episode is your reminder that you deserve to be seen, heard, and supported too.

💡 Top Takeaways:

• Why it's time to show up as your whole self—at work and at home

• The connection between self-talk, mindset, and emotional resilience

• How to find (and be) the person who can truly hold space for others

• The power of sitting with discomfort and honoring your boundaries

• Why your well-being isn’t optional—it’s essential

✨ Christine’s work is rooted in simplicity, honesty, and self-compassion—reminding us that healing happens in the messy middle. Be sure to check out the free 7-day self-care mini course on her website

More Ways to Connect with Christine:

💬 Instagram at @villagecoachmamma 💬 LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/christineanastasia.

Connect with Angela:

💬 I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn 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!

In this inspiring episode of This Is How She Does It, host Angela Lee welcomes her close friend and powerhouse professional Ilana Gotlib, Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development at Stryker.

Ilana shares the real talk behind her impressive career journey—what it takes to succeed in a high-impact role while raising a family, setting boundaries, and staying grounded. Together, Angela and Ilana unpack the messy magic of doing both motherhood and leadership on their own terms.

You’ll learn about Ilana’s Four Pillars of Success—organization, delegation, definition, and preservation—and how they help her make bold decisions, protect her time, and lead with purpose.

They also discuss: 🌱 The power of empathy and authenticity in leadership 🌱 The critical role of a strong support system—and why it’s okay to ask for help

🌱Raising strong, independent daughters without defaulting to outdated gender roles

This episode is a must-listen for ambitious women balancing big goals with full lives. Whether you’re managing a boardroom, a playroom, or both—you’ll walk away feeling seen, supported, and inspired.

Connect with Angela:

💬 I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn 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!

Welcome back to This Is How She Does It with your host, Angela Lee! In this heart-centered and wisdom-packed episode, Angela is joined by Maureen O’Brien, Ph.D., a developmental psychologist, parenting expert, and founder of Destination Parenting.

With over 30 years of experience and personal insight as a mom of twins, Maureen shares powerful tools to help parents better understand and support their children’s emotional and social development—while also caring for their own well-being.

Together, they explore: 🎯 The foundational importance of early parent-child relationships 🎯 How to rebuild connection after hard moments 🎯 Navigating different parenting styles with your partner 🎯 Managing your own expectations and emotions as a parent

Whether you're in the thick of toddlerhood or navigating the tween years, this episode offers practical, grace-filled guidance to help you show up as the parent you want to be.

🔊 Tune in and walk away with real-world wisdom, encouragement, and a deeper sense of connection—to yourself and your kids.

Connect with Maureen on LinkedIn or visit her website: www.destinationparenting.com

Connect with Angela:

💬 I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn 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!