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.

• 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

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!

"Strength training has a powerful reminder to you that you're capable of anything that you want to do." - Laura Mahoney

In this episode, Angela sits down with certified strength + nutrition coach, mom of two, and entrepreneur Laura Mahoney for an honest, relatable conversation about women’s health, motherhood, and redefining what strength truly means as we age.

Laura opens up about her journey from growing up overweight and knowing little about fitness to becoming a leader in the wellness space—earning a degree in kinesiology, building a thriving personal training business, and helping busy women reclaim their energy and confidence.

Now in a new season of life, Laura shares how her priorities have shifted from performance-based goals to stress resilience, and feeling good in her body—without the pressure to “do it all.”

Whether you’re in your 30s or 40s and navigating motherhood, or just feeling stuck in your wellness journey, this episode is packed with practical, real-life advice and empowering mindset shifts that will help you embrace fitness as a form of self-leadership.

Key Timestamps

[7:35] – Balancing Life as a Busy Mom

[12:22] – Women's Nutrition and Health Essentials

[20:09] – Strength Training Can Transform Your Life

[29:10] – Empowerment Through Lifestyle Choices

[31:55] – Embracing Simplicity Over Materialism

💬 Connect with Laura:

• Laura Mahoney’s Instagram: @LauraMahoneyFitness
• Laura Mahoney’s Rebuild and Rise

💬 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 today’s episode, Angela sits down with Shari Eisenberg, a seasoned event producer, entrepreneur, and single mom by choice for a heartfelt conversation about the unexpected twists of motherhood, mental health, and self-reinvention.

Shari shares her powerful story of choosing to become a single mom and the realities of navigating postpartum depression in the early days of new motherhood. With honesty and compassion, she opens up about recognizing the signs, seeking help, and what it took to show up for herself and for her babies when things felt hardest.

This episode is more than a story about parenting. It’s about resilience, community, and the courage it takes to ask for help when you need it most.

In this conversation, we explore:

• How Shari made the decision to become a single mom—and built a family her way
• What postpartum depression looked like for her and how she found support
• Why talking openly about maternal mental health matters
• The importance of building a strong support system—and how to find your people

Whether you’re navigating new motherhood, facing a life pivot, or simply craving a reminder that you’re not alone—this episode will speak to your heart.

If you or someone you know is struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, you’re not alone. Here are some supportive resources to help:

PSI: Symptoms of Perinatal Mood Disorders

Postpartum Support International (PSI)

• Offers a 24/7 helpline: 1-800-944-4773 (EN or SP)
• Free peer support, online support groups, and provider directory

Maternal Mental Health NOW

• Education, awareness, and tools for moms and providers

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. Today’s guest is the incredible Nev Tomic—senior manager of advanced analytics at Bright Horizons, clean beauty entrepreneur, pageant queen, and mom of two young boys.

Born in Serbia and now living in the U.S., Nev shares her inspiring story of balancing motherhood with a successful corporate career, launching a mission-driven cosmetics brand, and becoming a licensed caregiver for a family member. Her journey is a powerful reminder that women can create space for passion, purpose, and ambition—on their own terms.

In this conversation, Nev opens up about:

• How personality tests and self-awareness helped her understand her triggers and set boundaries that support her success

• Why your environment can make or break your productivity

• What competing in Mrs. Serbia World and Miss Universe Serbia taught her about becoming the best version of herself

• How she manages mom guilt, protects time for her passions, and builds community

• And the importance of honoring life’s seasons—the ones that demand hustle and grit, and the ones that invite rest and reflection

Whether you’re dreaming of entrepreneurship, craving more balance, or curious about how pageantry fits into a busy mom’s life—this episode will inspire you to chase what lights you up and trust that it’s okay to ebb and flow.

Key Timestamps

[7:25] – Balancing Motherhood and Career

[14:43] – Unexpected Pageant Journey

[21:23] – Passion Fuels Success and Hard Work

[31:09] – Managing Anxiety for Productivity

[35:04] – Enneagram Enhanced My Marriage Understanding

[42:38] - Full Circle Prioritizing Journey

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!

Angela is joined by Michelle Elms—a single mom of three, a full-time physician assistant, and caregiver to her mother. Michelle shares how she balances it all by tuning into her inner wisdom, asking for help, and making bold choices that align with her family’s needs.

Michelle’s story is anything but typical, and that’s exactly why you need to hear it. In this episode, we talk about how she keeps it all moving—not through perfection, but through self-trust, clear boundaries, and a community she’s built through generosity and grace.

Tune in to learn more about:

• Why it’s okay (and often necessary) to shift jobs or career paths depending on your season of life

• How to navigate parenting children with special needs, including advocating for them in school and accessing resources

• The importance of tuning into your inner voice—and how to tell the difference between what you want and what others expect of you

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!

Why do so many high-achieving women feel stuck, even when they’ve done everything "right"?

In this episode of This Is How She Does It, host Angela Lee speaks with Andrea Andree, a former corporate engineer who left behind logic, structure, and overachievement to follow a more intuitive, embodied path. Today, she helps analytical women reconnect with their inner wisdom by releasing trapped emotions and tuning into the subtle signals of the body.

You’ll hear Andrea’s journey from burnout to breakthrough, and learn practical tools to break free from emotional patterns and rediscover your purpose.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why yelling at your kids may be a sign of trapped trauma stored in the body

• What to do when you feel stuck or unfulfilled—and the real first step toward clarity

• Why your brain isn’t built to make big decisions—and how your body holds the answers

• How Andrea helps ambitious women shift from “achievement mode” to embodied fulfillment

Whether you're burned out, overwhelmed, or just wondering if there’s more to life than your to-do list, this conversation is your invitation to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Connect with Andrea Andree:

Website: https://andreaandree.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-andree/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsgonequantum/

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 today’s episode, Angela sits down with Jennifer DeMelo—a seasoned professional, mother of three, and master of the real-life juggle—for a candid, heartfelt conversation about career breaks, motherhood, and what it really means to redefine success.

Jennifer opens up about her decision to take extended time off after the birth of each child, the fears and societal pressures that came with stepping away, and the liberating truth she wishes more women embraced: your career will still be there.

From the emotional rollercoaster of reentering the workforce to the quiet power of saying no, Jennifer shares how her priorities shifted, what kept her grounded, and how she built professional credibility without sacrificing her values or her time with family. With warmth and wisdom, she reminds us that motherhood is not a career setback—it's a reframe.

Whether you’re on the verge of a pause, returning to work, or simply navigating the chaos of career and kids, this episode is packed with perspective, encouragement, and practical insight for doing it all—on your own terms.

Key Takeaways:

• Why building credibility and nurturing your network matters more than ever

• How to stop making decisions from fear and start trusting your path

• The freedom that comes from setting boundaries and saying no with confidence

🎧 Tune in for a conversation that feels like a deep exhale—and a reminder that your timeline is your own.

Connect with Angela:

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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 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!