Elizabeth Lee MLA on Leadership, Resilience, Working Motherhood & Cost of Living Pressures

Join us for Episode 46 of Feminist Money as we sit down with Elizabeth Lee to explore the personal experiences and defining moments that have shaped her leadership journey, from her family’s sacrifices to the realities of modern working motherhood.We unpack how she balances high performance with self-awareness, and what she’s hearing from women facing growing financial pressures today.In this episode, we cover:How family sacrifice shaped Elizabeth’s leadership values and long-term perspectiveLessons in time management and energy optimisation from juggling law, lecturing and fitness teachingThe defining moment behind her transition into politics and public serviceHow high-pressure experiences built her resilience and self-awareness as a leaderWhy maintaining an identity beyond politics is key to grounded leadership and motherhoodHer honest reflections on mum guilt and the increasing expectations on working mothersThe rising cost of living pressures impacting women and families in her communityThe most important change needed to improve financial security for womenAbout the show: Feminist Money, the money program for feminists who want change. In this show, our focus is on money and ensuring that 50% of the population has more equal access to money and the power and freedom of choice it brings.Read full show notes on FeministMoney.com.au.