In this episode of Balancing Ambitions, Angel Lee opens up about her journey through burnout, identity loss, and rebuilding confidence as a working parent. Angel shares what burnout really looked like in her life, how it impacted her work and motherhood, and the moment she realized something had to change.

The conversation explores the pressure many parents feel to “do it all,” the guilt that comes with slowing down, and how redefining success can lead to a healthier and more sustainable version of ambition. Angel offers honest insights on setting boundaries, trusting yourself again, and allowing growth to look different in each season of life.

This episode is a powerful reminder that ambition doesn’t disappear when priorities shift—it evolves. For parents navigating exhaustion, self-doubt, or major life transitions, Angel’s story offers reassurance, perspective, and practical encouragement.

00:00 – Welcome to the Balancing Ambitions Podcast00:36 – Introducing Angel Lee01:10 – Angel’s background and career journey03:02 – Recognizing the early signs of burnout05:40 – How burnout shows up in work and parenting08:15 – Losing confidence and identity during burnout11:22 – The pressure to keep pushing and “hold it all together”14:05 – The turning point that forced a reset17:30 – Learning to slow down without guilt20:18 – Redefining ambition in different seasons of life23:45 – Setting boundaries that actually stick27:10 – Rebuilding confidence one decision at a time30:40 – Advice for parents feeling exhausted or stuck33:55 – What balance really means now36:20 – Final thoughts and encouragement

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