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. 4d ago

    EP 67: Why Most Planners Weren’t Built for Moms with Megan Sumrell

    Have you ever rewritten the same to-do item on your planner for four weeks straight and felt frustrated that the task was not getting checked off? In this episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela sits down with time management expert Megan Sumrell to unpack why the daily to-do list is broken for working moms, and what to do instead. Megan spent over 20 years in corporate software, until a stranger at the park asked her a simple question: "What do you do for fun?" She realized she didn't have an answer, and that was her wake up call to find a way to plan her days with more meaning and intention.  Taking her operations and systems background she built something new: a planning approach designed specifically for women, since most productivity systems on the market were built by men, for men. In this episode, you'll learn: Why daily to-do lists ignore decision fatigue and set you up to feel like you're failing every single day What "uncertainty time" is and how protecting it on your calendar stops you from staying up late or waking up early to catch up Why Megan calls part of her week "household COO time," and how naming it changed the conversation with her partner Why rest is fuel, not a reward, and why so many women can't actually relax even when they have the time About Megan Sumrell: Megan Sumrell spent more than 20 years building calm out of chaos in corporate software teams before becoming a mother reshaped how she saw her own time. She's the founder of The Pink Bee planning system and app, and the host of the Work-Life Harmony podcast, where she teaches women a way of managing time that actually accounts for the reality of their lives. Connect with Megan Sumrell: Podcast - Work + Life Harmony ThePinkBee App (can be found on App Store and Google Play) IG: @megansumrell and _thepinkbee_ Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and let me know what topics you'd like me to cover, or share a recommendation for my next 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.

  2. Aug 13

    ICYMI - The Motherhood Advantage: How Ambitious Working Mothers Can Achieve Career Success, Avoid Burnout, and Thrive at Work and at Home with Dr. Anne Welsh

    In case you missed it, here's an encore episode with Dr. Anne Welsh, whose new book, Ambitious Mother: From Surviving to Thriving in Your Career and at Home just launched last week! 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. Connect with Anne Welsh: Anne's Website Purchase her new book here! 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!

  3. Aug 6

    EP 66: Why Every Working Mom Needs a Freedom Fund with Marcia Mantell

    In this episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela sits down with Marcia Mantell, a retirement planning expert with over 30 years in financial services and a former VP at Fidelity Investments, to talk about the money conversations most working moms never have. Marcia has two grown daughters now, and left her corporate career when her eldest was starting high school. Marcia shares why having the flexibility to be home during those teenage years were critical and how she built a "Freedom Fund" that allowed her to make this transition possible. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Marcia built a "Freedom Fund" which allowed her to leave her corporate job when the time was right A simple way to calculate your own retirement number  The difference between a traditional 401k and a Roth IRA, and why you need both plans How to create a retirement plan that will all you to "set it and don't check it" Marcia's honest answer to whether working moms can really have it all Connect with Marcia: Blog:  BoomerRetirementBriefs.com Website: MantellRetirementConsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marciamantell/ Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and let me know what topics you'd like covered next, or share a guest recommendation. Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform. It helps this show reach more people who need it.

  4. Jul 30

    EP 65: Marriage Communication Tips from a Real-Life Coaching Couple with Kiana and Andrew Joyner

    Have you ever felt like you and your partner are speaking two completely different languages, even when you're both trying? In this episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela Lee sits down with married couple Andrew and Kiana Joyner, who combine therapy and coaching to help couples communicate more effectively. Andrew brings 16 years of corporate HR and leadership experience, and Kiana brings her clinical background as a therapist, and together they've built a framework they use with clients and in their own 13-year marriage. In this episode, you'll learn: Why some partners are "thinkers" and some are "feelers," and why that mismatch causes circular arguments The "Take the Step" method for getting unstuck when you know something needs to change but don't know where to start Why leading with accountability for impact, before explaining your intent, changes the whole conversation How to shift a marriage from a competitive dynamic to a collaborative one Why household logistics (who cooks, who cleans, who manages what) quietly become a source of resentment when they're never actually discussed Ready to understand your own patterns in relationships and beyond? Take the Quiet Shift Quiz to find out where you're starting from. Connect with Andrew & Kiana Joyner: Soul Journey Therapy & Coaching Services Website: www.souljourneyproject.com  Instagram: @souljourneyproject  Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and let me know what topics you'd like covered next, or share a guest recommendation. Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform. It helps this show reach more people who need it.

  5. Jul 24

    EP 64: Intuitive Eating, Healthy Habits & Lasting Energy with Lindsey Kaszuba: A Sustainable Approach to Wellness for Busy Women

    What if feeling healthier wasn't about following another diet, but about learning to trust your body? In this episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela Lee sits down with wellness mentor Lindsey Kaszuba to discuss intuitive eating, sustainable healthy habits, and creating lasting energy without the all-or-nothing approach.  Lindsey shares how motherhood transformed her relationship with food and wellness, and why small, intentional changes lead to the biggest results. You'll learn: What intuitive eating really looks like How to recognize your body's signals for energy, hunger, and stress Why sustainable habits outperform perfection How to model a healthy relationship with food and body image for your children If you're ready to stop chasing quick fixes and start building a healthier, more energized life, this episode is for you. Connect with Lindsey Kaszuba: Website: lindseykaszubahealth.com Instagram: @lindseykaszubahealth Body Talk Cheat Sheet: Body Talk Cheat Sheet 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!

  6. Jul 16

    EP: 63 Stop Playing Small: Reclaiming Your Identity, Confidence & Health with Daffney Allwein

    Sign up for the RISE: The Happiness Summit here: www.helloaudreyrose.com/risesummit Angela's episode on Daffney's podcast: Working Moms and the Mental Load No One Talks about   In this powerful episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela sits down with performance advisor and Don't F*kn Shrink podcast host Daffney Allwein to explore what it really means to reclaim your identity, trust your body, and stop living according to everyone else's expectations. Daffney works with high-performing professionals, including CEOs, attorneys, politicians, and executives, to optimize their health, mindset, and performance. But as you'll hear in this conversation, sustainable success doesn't come from pushing harder, it comes from reconnecting with yourself. Together, Angela and Daffney dive into why so many women were conditioned to stay quiet, play small, chase perfection, and measure their self worth by productivity. They discuss how learning to listen to your body, honor your unique energy, and let go of old conditioning can become the most healing medicine of all. In this episode, you'll learn: Why high achievement doesn't have to come at the expense of your health and happiness How reconnecting with your body can transform your confidence and decision-making The hidden cost of perfectionism and people-pleasing How Human Design can help you better understand yourself and your natural strengths Why your children often reflect the healing you're being invited to do Practical ways to quiet your inner critic and redefine success on your own terms Connect with Daffney Allwein: Podcast: Don't F*kn Shrink Instagram: dontfknshrinkpodcast  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!

  7. Jul 9

    EP 62: From Good Girl to Badass: Breaking Free from People-Pleasing with Coco Duan

    What happens when you've checked every box for success but still feel empty inside? In this episode of This Is How She Does It, Angela Lee sits down with executive coach and Unchecking the Boxes author Coco Duan to explore the hidden cost of high achievement. After rising to the top as a Fortune 500 executive, Coco realized that external success couldn't fill the void created by years of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and "good girl" conditioning. Together, they discuss how to unlearn limiting patterns, build authentic self-trust, and redefine success on your own terms. If you're ready to stop performing and start creating a life that feels deeply aligned, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: Why external success doesn't always lead to fulfillment How to break free from people-pleasing and perfectionism What it takes to build a life rooted in joy, purpose, and authentic confidence Connect with Coco Duan: LinkedIn Book a Clarity Call Unchecking the Boxes: Stop Proving, Pleasing, and Performing to Live on Your Own Terms 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!

  8. Jun 25

    EP 61: A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting: Danielle Frank on Career Reinvention, Humor, and Raising Good Humans

    🎉 Podcast Giveaway! 🎉 To celebrate this episode, we're giving away a signed copy of Danielle Frank's book, A Wine Lover's Guide to Parenting, plus a $25 Total Wine gift card! How to enter: Leave a review for This Is How She Does It on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Take a screenshot of your review. Email your screenshot to A Wine Lover’s Guide to Parenting Website 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!

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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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