In this episode of Balancing Ambitions, Angela 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 Podcast 00:36 – Introducing Angel Lee 01:10 – Angel’s background and career journey 03:02 – Recognizing the early signs of burnout 05:40 – How burnout shows up in work and parenting 08:15 – Losing confidence and identity during burnout 11:22 – The pressure to keep pushing and “hold it all together” 14:05 – The turning point that forced a reset 17:30 – Learning to slow down without guilt 20:18 – Redefining ambition in different seasons of life 23:45 – Setting boundaries that actually stick 27:10 – Rebuilding confidence one decision at a time 30:40 – Advice for parents feeling exhausted or stuck 33:55 – What balance really means now 36:20 – Final thoughts and encouragement

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