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

Angela Lee - corporate working mom
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This Is How She Does It! is the ultimate podcast for working moms who are juggling careers, raising families, and striving to reclaim their joy and sense of control. Hosted by Angela Lee, a corporate working mom of 3, this show shines a light on how real moms make it work—without losing themselves in the process. Through candid conversations, practical advice, and a touch of inspiration, we explore the strategies, tools, and stories that empower women to thrive both at home and in the workplace. Whether you’re seeking tips on time management, insights into breaking free from burnout, or encouragement to trust your intuition, this podcast offers actionable steps to help you create a life that feels aligned and fulfilling, no matter where you are on your working motherhood journey. When I returned to work after maternity leave, I realized no one was having these conversations about HOW their actual days and evenings looked, and it felt like I had to figure everything out on my own. It’s easy to gloss over the hard parts, but I want to bring these topics to light so we can support, lift each other up and recognize that you are not alone. Tune in every week and discover how you, too, can do it all—on your own terms.

  1. 6D AGO

    EP 43: How Attachment Styles Shape Marriage, Parenting & Communication with Bryan Power

    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!

    49 min

  2. FEB 5

    EP 42: How Busy Working Moms Can Create Work-Life Rhythms that Actually Work with Holly Haynes

    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!

    40 min

  3. JAN 29

    Working Moms Doing It All: How to Break the Cycle of Burnout and Self-Abandonment

    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!

    18 min

  4. JAN 22

    EP 40: Fearless Finance: A CFP's Guide to Money for Working Moms with Lori Atwood

    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!

    41 min

  5. JAN 15

    EP 39: Owning Your Worth: Salary Negotiation and Self-Advocacy at Work with Ashley Paré

    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!

    47 min

  6. JAN 8

    EP 38: Burnout, Self-Abandonment, and the Path Back to Trusting Yourself with Erica Voell

    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!

    50 min

  7. JAN 1

    EP 37: My 10 Biggest Lessons From My First Year of Podcasting

    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!

    14 min

  8. 12/18/2025

    EP 36: Balancing Ambitions: Letting Go of Perfectionism as a Working Mom with Kim Menapace

    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!

    57 min
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This Is How She Does It! is the ultimate podcast for working moms who are juggling careers, raising families, and striving to reclaim their joy and sense of control. Hosted by Angela Lee, a corporate working mom of 3, this show shines a light on how real moms make it work—without losing themselves in the process. Through candid conversations, practical advice, and a touch of inspiration, we explore the strategies, tools, and stories that empower women to thrive both at home and in the workplace. Whether you’re seeking tips on time management, insights into breaking free from burnout, or encouragement to trust your intuition, this podcast offers actionable steps to help you create a life that feels aligned and fulfilling, no matter where you are on your working motherhood journey. When I returned to work after maternity leave, I realized no one was having these conversations about HOW their actual days and evenings looked, and it felt like I had to figure everything out on my own. It’s easy to gloss over the hard parts, but I want to bring these topics to light so we can support, lift each other up and recognize that you are not alone. Tune in every week and discover how you, too, can do it all—on your own terms.

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