What would you do if you found out you were undocumented at the age of 16?

For this Boss Mamas episode, we talk with Korean American Hanseul Kang, Executive Director of the Broad Center at Yale School of Management. Born in South Korea, Hanseul moved to the US at 7 months old. When she was 16, she discovered that she was undocumented. She no longer could attend Georgetown due to financial aid, and she questioned her worth. In Boss Mamas, we talk about how Breakdowns Lead to Breakthroughs. Hanseul is a great example of this. Hanseul didn't let this news stop her. She had her work ethic and reached out for help – from teachers and a pro bono lawyer who eventually helped her family become naturalized citizens. She graduated from Georgetown with her BS and then Harvard Law, and committed her career to public education – first as a teacher and eventually as the District of Columbia State Superintendent of Education. An introvert at heart who never wanted the top job, Hanseul shares how her dedication to students helped her speak out about her own undocumented experience in the Washington Post and take on top roles that would have a big impact on kids.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/ep-26-from-undocumented-to-dc-state-superintendent-of-education-with-hanseul-kang

Do you know what the FIRE Movement is? FIRE stands for Financial Independence Retire Early. And it's possible to take steps towards this now, even as busy leaders!

For this Boss Mamas episode, Analiza talks with fellow Filipina American mom Caroline Ceniza-Levine. Caroline had a thriving business and two young daughters at home when she discovered FIRE. In this episode, Caroline shares the steps she took to create multiple income streams for her family, including properties in New York, Florida, and Costa Rica. Today, Caroline is the founder of the Dream Career Club and a career coach, writer, and media personality on job market issues. Caroline helps experienced professionals in tech, media, financial services and other industries make a great living doing work they love.

In Boss Mamas, we talk about the importance of Mastering Your Mindset. Caroline shares how at every juncture - whether applying for jobs, starting her business, or going after FIRE, she mastered her mindset and is now "Living the Dream" doing what she loves with financial freedom.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/ep-25-freedom-through-financial-independence-fire-with-caroline-cenizalevine

Do you have a hunch that you're missing out? That life could be better, more fulfilling?

In this Boss Mamas episode, Analiza talks with mental health therapist Annie Olsen-Meehan and owner of Mindful Therapy. Since she was a child, Annie enjoyed helping people, so after graduating from the University of Kansas, she followed a career in social work. On paper, the jobs she had were great. She worked at schools where the mission was to serve low-income students and their families. Annie had supportive bosses who offered her promotions, raises, flexibility to be a mom to her two kids. And yet, Annie would go home, be with her beautiful family, and something in her gut would tell her that there was something missing - that she wasn't truly fulfilled.

One of the Boss Mama strategies we talk about in the program is to Trust Your Gut. This means checking in with your body and listening. It might sound woo but it's a real therapeutic practice. Annie is a great example of this. As a therapist, this is what practices with her clients. Annie shares how she practiced this herself. She shares the steps she took to check in with her body and take action based on what her body was telling her. Annie created a plan, left her comfortable job, and started her own private practice. What this has opened up for her is a life of fulfillment – at work, home, and play.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/ep-24-trust-your-gut-with-annie-olsen-meehan-owner-mental-health-therapy

Chinese-American Jeanie Tung shares with Analiza her Boss Mama story about being a rebel. Jeanie had rebel parents who married even when their parents forbid them to. Jeanie was born in Taiwan and moved to the U.S. when she was two. When she was four, a teacher told Jeanie's mom that Jeanie was a piano prodigy. Jeanie worked hard and got a seat at Julliard. There, Jeanie realized that her heart was not into piano.

She changed careers and went to law school, graduating from the University of Wisconsin. Jeanie practiced law for a few years but again, her heart was not into being an attorney. She leaned into her passion for advocating for Asian American rights and became a leader at different advocacy organizations. Jeanie is currently at the Henry Street Settlement helping marginalized New Yorkers find jobs. Jeanie shares her journey time and time again of facing pressure from her family and society to follow the typical route to success.

In Boss Mamas, we talk about the importance of trusting yourself and your authenticity and listening to your heart. Jeanie is a great example of this. Jeanie also shares her journey to realizing she is polyamorous and how she parents her daughter through her daughter's own choices.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/ep-23from-piano-prodigy-to-polyamory-and-values-aligned-work-with-jeanie-tung

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Mala Batra, CEO of Aspire Public Schools: I came to Boss Mamas feeling overwhelmed and juggling so many things that I wasn’t sure I could add another – even one that was specifically designed to help me with that! Boss Mamas gave me tools I could immediately start using so that I could start my day feeling more grounded and stay more present. I also got to reflect on how I could commit to some small steps to move me in the direction I want which made it realistic for me to take on. Analiza led our sessions with humor, compassion, humility that made it feel accessible and relevant.

Is it possible to overcome perfectionism - in 12 weeks? In this Boss Mamas episode, Analiza talks with her client Kim Lee, a Senior Leader in the U.S. government. When Kim was in fourth grade, her teacher singled her out and told her parents, “I think Kim is going to struggle with doing well at school.” This event changed Kim. At this young age, Kim decided she needed to give 150% to everything she did. Everything. 

Fast forward, Kim graduated from Radford University and became a senior leader in the U.S. government leading over 100 staff. She had a family, two kids, and even a thriving health business. But Kim was spent - giving 150% to everything. 

Kim shares the 5 steps she took to overcoming perfectionism and what this has opened up for her as a leader and mom. In Boss Mamas, we talk about the strategy of Simplifying to Success, understanding what matters and putting our energy and time there. Kim is a great example of this.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/ep-22-how-to-overcome-perfectionism-with-kim-lee-senior-leader-us-government

“Everybody needs a passion. That’s what keeps life interesting. If you live without passion, you can go through life without leaving any footprints.” (Betty White)

Do you know what your passion is? Today we are talking with Andrea Silbert, President of the Eos Foundation. Andrea has been a mentor of mine for over 18 years. I was drawn to her because of her mission to support women. When we met, she was the CEO of the Center for Women Enterprise and also the mama of 3 kids. Andrea went to Harvard for both undergrad and business school and had a career in banking, then moved to non-profit. To create change on the policy level, she ran for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts. Today, she is the President of the Eos Foundation, where they are doing research on the power gap and glass ceiling that still exists today. Throughout the years, I’ve asked her a lot of advice - on how to choose career paths, how to lead as a woman, and most definitely how to balance work and life. 

In Boss Mamas, we talk about the importance of leaning into your own power, believing in yourself, and not letting others hold you back. Andrea is a great example of finding her passion and going for it. She also shares the importance of finding the right partner and that both parties should have a fulfilling career outside of the home.

Get full show notes and more information here:

https://analizawolf.com/ep-21-find-your-passion-with-andrea-silbert

Are you in a relationship that doesn’t quite feel right? Do you have a hunch that they might not be the right person, but you feel pressure from your family and community to stay together? 

In this Boss Mamas episode, Analiza talks with Korean American Sue Jean Hong, Director of Talent Strategy at the KIPP Foundation. Growing up, Sue Jean’s family moved to different cities, so Sue Jean went to seven schools before graduating from high school, including eight years in Korea. Sue Jean went to the University of California Irvine for her BA and Masters and then University of Southern California for her EdD. Sue Jean was inspired by her teachers and became a teacher herself and then a principal. Sue Jean married but after two years had an inkling that her partner was not right for her. They struggled with getting pregnant, but it wasn’t until a fateful Christmas evening that she realized that enough was enough. Sue Jean decided that she was getting a divorce.

In Boss Mamas, we talk about the strategy of breakdowns to breakthroughs. Sue Jean shares facing pressures as a leader and as a daughter of parents with strong Korean values. She also shares how divorce was a gift and what this opened up for her in her life.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/ep-20-how-i-decided-to-divorce-with-sue-jean-hong

Do you know what feeds your soul? 

For this episode, Analiza talks with Natalie Mackey, CEO of Glow Concept, a holding company which owns brands like Winky Lux. After graduating from Parsons, Natalie started her career in finance and then pivoted to starting a fashion licensing company and then Glow Concept.

In Boss Mamas, we talk about the importance of juicing your joy, knowing what feeds your soul and setting up your life as a mom so that work revolves around your life and not the other way around. Natalie shares her experience knowing that her friends and networks are important to her, and how she made sure that whether planning for a nanny, maternity leave, or how to share child responsibilities with her husband, she still made time for what was important for her. By doing this, Natalie has been able to create a life that feeds her baby, family, and her soul.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/ep-19-feed-your-baby-and-feed-your-soul-with-natalie-mackey

You decide to take a few years off to focus on your kids. How do you get back into the workforce and find a fulfilling job that puts family first? 

In this Boss Mamas episode, Analiza talks with Mexican American Lizette Dubacher. Ever since Lizette was a little girl, she was an achiever. She graduated from Harvard Business School, climbed the corporate ladder, and was handpicked to lead Electronic Data System’s account start-up in Latin America. Lizette fell in love, and she and her husband had 2 daughters. Lizette found herself needing to choose between her own career aspirations and her husband’s and decided to take a few years off to focus on her kids. Lizette shares her journey with defining what success means to her. One of the Boss Mamas strategies is Mastering Your Mindset. It’s about taking a step back and seeing how society, our families, our schools have defined success for us. As Boss Mamas, we take time to decide for ourselves. Who am I? What do I really want? Lizette shares practical steps to find a meaningful career that puts family as number one. 

Get full show notes and more information here:https://analizawolf.com/ep-18-how-to-find-a-satisfying-job-after-taking-time-off-with-lizette-dubacher

On a scale of 1 to 10, how strong is your community? 

In this episode, Analiza talks with mom leader Erica Blob, COO and Partner at Brighton Park Capital. Erica graduated with her BA from Duke and MBA from Harvard Business School. Erica shares her experiences in the male dominated industry of finance. Erica worked at Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, SAC, New Mountain Capital, and now at Brighton Park Capital. 

In Boss Mamas, we talk about the importance of building a strong community. Erica is a great example of this. She shares how even as a busy mom leader, she prioritizes time with her tribe of female friends. Erica shares specific strategies of how she makes space for this and how sharing information has helped disrupt some of the inequities she has faced like championing better salaries.

Get full show notes and more information here: https://analizawolf.com/ep-17-find-your-tribe-in-a-male-dominated-career-with-erica-blob