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 🌐 Website: https://www.yogamazia.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogamazia 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleelkhoury 🎧 Listen Now Tune in wherever you get your podcasts — Apple, Spotify, or at www.mamaworkit.com/podcast This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices