“If I weren’t a mom, I would have more time to get work done.”
My anxiety about my workload was through the roof.
I was successful, but I was drowning.
For years, I did everything “right.”
I had the titles, the degrees, and the track record.
I spent over 16 years at an Ivy League University helping high-achieving adults succeed—and I was very good at it.
But behind the scenes, I was stretched thin, burned out, and operating in survival mode.
I was organized on paper… but my life didn’t feel that way.
There was always more to do. More to prove. More to juggle.
And no matter how capable I was, I couldn’t figure out how to create time for myself without everything else falling apart.
I knew I wanted more.
More space. More autonomy. More life.
I wanted to build a business that gave me freedom—not just another version of my 9–5 in disguise.
But I was scared.
I thought slowing down would mean falling behind. I thought boundaries would make me weak. I thought the only way to build wealth was to sacrifice myself to do it.
I Was the High-Achiever Everyone Came To—Until I Couldn’t Keep Up With My Own Life
- Overworking Wasn’t Strategy—It Was Avoidance Disguised as Discipline.
I didn’t just have a full calendar—I hid behind it. I said yes to every new project. Took on every request. Stayed late. Filled every hour. From the outside, I looked productive and powerful. But the truth? I was using work to numb everything I didn’t want to feel. Stress. Exhaustion. Disconnection. What looked like commitment was survival mode. I wasn’t strategizing—I was sprinting, hoping something would finally feel like “enough.” - Cultural Conditioning Taught Me to Carry Everything Even When No One Asked
As a woman of color and second-generation immigrant, I internalized a deep responsibility to show up for everyone. Not just at work, but in life: family, friends, former students, and colleagues. I offered mentorship, advice, and favors because I believed I had to. No one placed that burden on me. I placed it on myself. I thought success meant being available. That leadership meant self-sacrifice. But here’s what I know now: Boundaries are not the enemy of success. They’re the structure that protects it. - My Coping Was Masked as Capability
I grew up in a home where emotions were secondary to performance. I learned to manage stress by avoiding it. To keep things moving. To stay “strong.” People-pleasing and over-functioning became my default setting. And I see this pattern in every high-achieving woman I work with: We don’t break down—we push through. We keep going, not realizing the cost. And eventually, our bodies, our clarity, and our joy pay the price. - I Was Outgrowing the Life That Made Me Successful
Everything I had built career, reputation, and structure was based on habits that no longer fit the woman I was becoming. The goals were still impressive, but the way I was achieving them didn’t feel good anymore. I wasn’t losing passion. I was gaining perspective.
ENOUGH WAS ENOUGH.
I decided I deserved an
AMAZING LIFE
It Wasn’t My Job. It Wasn’t Motherhood. It Wasn’t the PTA.
When I hit burnout, I knew something had to change—fast.
So I started doing what I had helped so many others do:
I stepped back. I reviewed my life. I looked at the patterns.
At first, I blamed everything around me:
- My job kept piling on responsibilities, and I didn’t feel safe asking for help.
- Motherhood felt like an obstacle to success. I thought if I had more support, I’d finally have enough time.
- The PTA, the to-do lists, the endless obligations. I thought they were the problem.
But they weren’t.
The real problem was how I had been taught to survive:
✓ I didn’t know how to ask for help without feeling like a failure.
✓ I didn’t have healthy tools to manage anxiety—so I stayed busy instead.
✓ I had internalized the belief that my worth came from productivity. If I wasn’t producing, I didn’t feel valuable.
I had built a strong career. I showed up for everyone else.
But I had stopped showing up for myself.
My schedule was full—but my life felt empty.
That’s When Everything Changed
I finally sat down and asked: What actually matters to me? What do I actually want?
I wasn’t trying to create a better work-life balance.
I was trying to build a life that didn’t require me to escape from it.
My priorities became clear:
→ Restore my relationship with my daughter, Olivia
→ Deepen my relationship with God
→ Reconnect with myself—mentally, emotionally, physically
→ Set boundaries. Heal my anxiety. Build better systems
And slowly, I began to untangle the mess.
I said no. I paused. I protected my time. I asked for help.
And one aligned decision at a time—my entire life began to change.
I didn’t just want freedom. I wanted capacity.
I wanted to live in rhythm—not reaction.
And now I help other high-achieving women do the same.
You Are The Only One Who Can Change Your Life.
But you don’t have to do it alone.
I work with high-achieving women who are tired of holding it all together and ready to build a life that actually works.
Not just a full calendar. Not just a thriving business.
A life that feels spacious, grounded, and deeply aligned.
Through strategic coaching and personalized planning, I help you:
- Reclaim your time and energy
- Redefine success on your terms
- And finally create space for the things that matter—rest, joy, relationships, and you
This isn’t hustle culture in disguise.
This is life design—rooted in strategy, self-trust, and sustainability.
Ready to Build a Life That Works for You?
Whether you’re looking for a focused planning session or deeper long-term support, we’ll work together to make sure your schedule reflects your real priorities—not just your responsibilities.
Because you deserve a life that supports your ambition—not one that drains it.
KIND WORDS FROM MY CLIENTS
Coaching with you has literally changed my life. Thank you for helping me organize my thoughts, change my mindset, and learn to dream new dreams again. Thank you for pushing me beyond my comfort zone to realize that I can make the change I want to happen!
Joselyn M.
NYC TeacherI was a young mother rife with insecurities. I often felt disenfranchised about my circumstances and unsure of my power to change the direction of my life. Through coaching with Leslie, I realized I had more agency than I thought. She encouraged me as I worked full-time and completed my degree. One of my greatest challenges has been to retain focus on myself and my own goals. Oftentimes, I would find myself getting pulled into the vortex of the demands of parenting, marriage, and the challenges of balancing full-time work and school. My mind was racing all the time, and in my frenetic rush to be everything and everywhere at once, I was going nowhere and helping no one. With Leslie’s help, I learned to block out the noise around me, prioritize, and be present in the moment.
Mandeep S.
University AdministratorOne of Leslie’s lessons in organization was how to evaluate what is serving me and how to let go of what is no longer serving me. This lesson also applied to my personal life and helped me change my relationships. Leslie always inspired me by her wisdom and courage to stand in her truth. Through our conversations, I learned to appreciate myself more and be kind to myself. I became aware of my needs and gained the confidence to assert them. When I graduated, I felt empowered as an efficient worker and an insightful, strong woman.
