EP: 7 Navigating the Sandwich Generation: Aurore Joshi on Career Sacrifices and Family Priorities

In this heartfelt episode of This Is How She Does It, host Angela Lee sits down with one of her dearest friends, Aurore Joshi, for a raw and deeply personal conversation about navigating life as part of the sandwich generation—balancing a thriving career while caring for aging parents and raising young children.

As the Director of Content Marketing at Bright Horizons, Aurore’s professional journey has been anything but linear. From her early days as a journalist in France to a career in content strategy in the U.S., she has built an impressive career while managing the intense personal demands of family life.

Aurore opens up about the emotional and logistical challenges of caregiving, the guilt and self-doubt that often come with it, and how she has learned to redefine success on her own terms. She shares her approach to prioritization, self-care, and seeking support, offering real, actionable strategies for anyone juggling multiple responsibilities.

Whether you're balancing career ambitions with family obligations, struggling with the pressures of caregiving, or simply looking for ways to make time for yourself, this episode is packed with wisdom, relatability, and inspiration.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• How to manage the dual responsibilities of caring for parents and children without losing yourself.
• Practical self-care strategies and the power of asking for help.
• Embracing life’s unpredictability and redefining success beyond societal expectations.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stretched thin—tune in for a conversation full of honesty, encouragement, and permission to do things your way.

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