E3 | The Hidden Layers of our Stories: Motherhood, Career, and Leadership with Roxana Eli

What happens when the woman who appears to “have it all” pulls back the curtain and shares her failures, talks openly about mental health, and dispels the myth that women can have it all?   Meet Roxana Eli: accomplished litigation attorney, devoted mother of two, and the first female elected president in Sephardic Temple's 100-year history. In this raw conversation, Roxana pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to break barriers while staying true to yourself.   In this episode: Failing the bar exam Why "balance" is a myth for working mothers Making history at Sephardic Temple The panic attack that changed everything Being open about therapy and medication Missing her daughter's school event and breaking down Why asking for help is a superpower Mom guilt and how to handle it The power of saying no Why hiring help isn't shameful Being the only woman in the boardroom Mental health in our community This conversation is about more than success. It's about the messy, beautiful journey of becoming who you're meant to be. ✨Tag me on Instagram and share what resonated with you! Use hashtag #JourneyWithRitaPodcast   Follow @journeywithritaorg on Instagram to keep building resilience through proven guiding principles, practical tools, and weekly inspiration.   The information shared on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical, psychological, financial, or legal advice.     References: Follow Roxana Eli on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rox_eli/?hl=en Follow Sephardic Temple on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/sephardictemple/ Connect with Rita @journeywithritaorg and @ritanaffasdesign Visit www.journeywithrita.org for more episodes and resources