Mama Work It Podcast

Leading with Presence Through Life's Biggest Transitions with Dr. Michelle El Khoury

Marisa Lonic and Dr. Michelle El Khoury Season 6 Episode 207

In this inspiring episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, Marisa sits down with Dr. Michelle El Khoury, founder of Yogamazia, a maternal and children’s wellness education hub dedicated to supporting families through every stage of the parenting journey.

A former pharmaceutical executive turned maternal wellness leader, Dr. Michelle blends science and soul through her S.M.A.R.T. Journey to Parenting™ framework — empowering working moms to move beyond survival mode and into intentional, purpose-driven leadership at home and at work.

Together, Marisa and Dr. Michelle unpack the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and emotional tools that help working moms evolve through life’s biggest transitions — without sacrificing success, sanity, or self.

💬 In This Episode, We Discuss:

  • Dr. Michelle’s personal journey from corporate leadership to maternal wellness advocate
  • The #1 mindset shift working moms must make to go from surviving to thriving
  • How presence can actually accelerate your goals (not slow you down!)
  • The biggest trap ambitious women fall into during major life transitions
  • What to do when you feel like you have to choose between career success and family connection
  • How to strengthen your relationships through change — instead of losing them

💡 Key Takeaways

✨ Transformation in motherhood isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about becoming more of yourself.
✨ Presence is the power that helps you achieve with purpose and peace.
✨ You don’t have to choose between professional success and personal fulfillment — you can embody both.

🔗 Connect with Dr. Michelle El Khoury

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