Michelle Meehan, a high-flying media executive and a devoted mother, courageously opens up about her journey of balancing the demanding scales of career success and family life. Michelle discusses the hardships of maintaining her identity through the trials of motherhood and the corporate world, telling how she reshaped her life's priorities following the birth of her children. Her story is a powerful testament to the resilience required to redefine personal success and happiness in the face of societal expectations and internal conflicts. Tune in to discover how Michelle found a harmonious blend of professional ambition and familial love, providing inspiration and courage to anyone walking the tightrope between public achievement and private fulfillment.

Chapters:

• 00:00:00 - Welcome to Eternal Optimism!
• 00:00:30 - Introducing Michelle: Triumphs & Trials
• 00:01:46 - The Working Mom Balancing Act
• 00:03:15 - Michelle's Story: Achievements Amidst Adversity
• 00:04:00 - Juggling Responsibilities: Work Ethic vs. Motherhood
• 00:06:15 - Overcoming the Guilt of Work-Life Balance
• 00:08:12 - Overcoming Depression with Support
• 00:09:00 - A New Beginning: When Opportunity Knocks
• 00:11:15 - Michelle's Strategies for Mental Wellness
• 00:13:30 - Finding Success in New Realms
• 00:15:45 - Michelle Discusses Love, Life, and the Pursuit of Happiness
• 00:17:15 - The Love Story That Helped Michelle Heal
• 00:22:05 - Values in Action: Michelle’s Community Work
• 00:24:56 - Mentorship: Lifting Others as You Rise
• 00:27:31 - Navigating Identity & High Achievement
• 00:29:27 - Michelle’s Favorites: Music, Books, and Optimism

Links And Resources:

• Michelle on LinkedIn

Recommended Books:

• Untamed by Glennon Doyle
• Harry Potter books
• Move Fast. Break Shit. Burn Out. by Tracey Lovejoy and Shannon Lucas

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