EP: 9 Leading with Vulnerability: How to Thrive in a High-Powered Career While Raising a Family with Ilana Gotlib

In this inspiring episode of This Is How She Does It, host Angela Lee welcomes her close friend and powerhouse professional Ilana Gotlib, Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development at Stryker.

Ilana shares the real talk behind her impressive career journey—what it takes to succeed in a high-impact role while raising a family, setting boundaries, and staying grounded. Together, Angela and Ilana unpack the messy magic of doing both motherhood and leadership on their own terms.

You’ll learn about Ilana’s Four Pillars of Success—organization, delegation, definition, and preservation—and how they help her make bold decisions, protect her time, and lead with purpose.

They also discuss:
🌱 The power of empathy and authenticity in leadership
🌱 The critical role of a strong support system—and why it’s okay to ask for help

🌱Raising strong, independent daughters without defaulting to outdated gender roles

This episode is a must-listen for ambitious women balancing big goals with full lives. Whether you’re managing a boardroom, a playroom, or both—you’ll walk away feeling seen, supported, and inspired.

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