This Is How She Does It!

EP: 20 Letting Go of the Supermom Myth with Sally Bisbee

It’s the Season 1 finale!
In this milestone episode, Angela Lee is joined by the warm and wise Sally Bisbee—mom of three, certified life coach, professional organizer, and creative entrepreneur behind the brand Simply Sally Co. With over 20 years of experience navigating motherhood, Sally brings a fresh approach to reclaiming calm and joy amidst the chaos.
Through her signature method, Mom Life Simplified, Sally helps busy moms break free from burnout by embracing routines, decluttering their homes and their lives, and most importantly—putting themselves back on their own priority list.
Together, Angela and Sally get real about the pressures of working motherhood, the myth of “doing it all,” and how small shifts in mindset and systems can bring more ease, balance, and fulfillment.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why your dreams and needs matter as a mom—and how to prioritize them
How to build in simple and realistic routines that support your life 
The power of consistency and accountability with kids and partners
Organizing strategies that reduce mental and physical clutter
How to invite teamwork at home and stop carrying the load alone
This marks the final episode of Season 1, but we’re just getting started. Angela will be back in September with all-new episodes—released weekly—packed with fresh conversations, practical tools, and real stories to help you thrive in working motherhood.
If you’re ready to stop surviving and start living with more intention, you won’t want to miss this episode.
Connect with Sally:
Instagram: @simplysallycoaching
Instagram: @Simplysallycreations
Instagram: @Simplysallyorganizing
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@simplysallyco
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!
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EP: 19 How to Step Into Your Power and Design a Life You Love with Courtney Cecil

What if the key to escaping burnout and living a life you actually love started by getting crystal clear on your end goal—and then working backward?
In this episode of This Is How She Does It, host Angela Lee sits down with Courtney Cecil—founder of the Working Moms Movement, Head of Culture at a Fortune 50 company, podcast host, speaker, and mom of two—to talk about how to create a values-aligned life with intention and clarity. After hitting a breaking point juggling motherhood, a demanding career, and a toxic work culture, Courtney designed a life management system that helps working moms reclaim their time, energy, and agency.
You’ll hear Courtney’s powerful story of transformation and walk away with practical strategies to:
Clarify your end goal and align your daily actions to get there
Identify your core values and use them to guide decisions
Set and hold boundaries that support your well-being
Communicate effectively with your partner to reduce friction and create harmony
Break free from people-pleasing and societal “shoulds”
If you’re a working mom who’s tired of running on empty and ready to take back control, this conversation is your permission slip to start living on your own terms.
Connect with Courtney:
Website: Workingmomscoaching.com
Instagram: @Courtneyworkingmomsmovement
Podcast: Thelifemanagmentsystempodcast
Children's book: Wally's First Day of School
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!
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New Episodes are released weekly on Thursdays :)

EP: 18 How to Lighten the Mental Load: Systems and Delegation for Busy Moms with Hannah Morgan

On today's episode of This is How She Does It, my guest is Hannah Morgan — working mom of three, systems genius, and founder of Heron House Management, the first-ever virtual house management service built specifically for busy parents.
With a background in operations and project management, Hannah knows exactly how to build the kind of systems that reduce stress, lighten the mental load, and help families function with more ease and equity. She’s on a mission to help moms stop doing it all alone — because managing home life shouldn’t be a solo act.
If you’re the default parent — the one who keeps all the balls in the air and holds everything in your head — and you’re completely exhausted by the responsibility, this conversation will feel like a lifeline. We talk about:
Letting go of control and learning to delegate at home (not just at work)
Building systems that actually support your family and your well-being
How outsourcing the tasks you hate — like camp forms, contractor calls, and gift tracking — creates more space for what lights you up
Hannah brings so much energy, heart, and practical wisdom to this episode. If you're ready to stop surviving and start living with more freedom, clarity, and time for yourself, then this one’s for you.
 
Key Timestamps
[2:06] –  Project Management for Personal Life
[9:48] – Streamline Joy with Systemized Tools
[21:31] – Balancing Household Chores Inequity
[33:04] – Breaking Generational Parenting Cycles
[40:41] – Community Engagement and Family Moments
 
Connect with Hannah Morgan:
Heronhousemanagment.com
Podcast: Destress the Nest
Connect with Angela:
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EP: 17 Becoming Unapologetic: How to Prioritize Without Guilt as a Working Mom with Juli LeDoux

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
 
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!

EP 16: Redefining Strength: How Busy Women Can Build Health, Energy, and Confidence at Any Age with Laura Mahoney

"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!

EP: 15 What No One Talks About After Birth: Shari Eisenberg on Postpartum Mental Health

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.
💛 Support Resources for Postpartum Depression
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!
 

EP: 14 Making Space for Your Passions While Raising Kids with Nev Tomic

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!
 
 

EP: 13 How to Make Confident Decisions for Your Family and Career as a Working Mom with Michele Elms

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!

EP: 12 Why High-Achieving Women Feel Stuck—and How to Release Trapped Emotions with Andrea Andree

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!
 
 

EP: 11 How to Pause Your Career Without Losing Momentum (or Yourself) with Jennifer DeMelo

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:
💬 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!
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