EP 55: Why Women Need to Stop Playing Small: Hayley Spitaleri on Confidence, Community & Creating a Joy-Filled Life

On this episode of This Is How She Does It, host Angela Lee sits down with Hayley  Spitaleri — entrepreneur, podcast co-host, mom, and passionate advocate for helping women stop shrinking and start shining. Haley shares her journey from the fast-paced world of the New York music industry to creating a more intentional life and business in Los Angeles, where she discovered the power of building work rooted in joy, purpose, and alignment. Together, Angela and Haley dive into the realities so many women face: toxic workplace dynamics, scarcity mindsets, mom guilt, emotional regulation, and the pressure to hold it all together perfectly. Haley opens up vulnerably about navigating career pivots, motherhood, and learning how to support both her own emotional well-being and her children’s — while giving herself permission to be fully, unapologetically herself. This conversation is a powerful reminder that success doesn’t have to come at the expense of your joy, and that women rise higher when they support one another instead of competing. Filled with honesty, laughter, and relatable stories, this episode will leave you feeling inspired to embrace the messy, imperfect journey of becoming who you truly are. In this episode, we discuss: How to build a career and life aligned with joy and purpose Letting go of scarcity mindsets and supporting other women Navigating toxic work environments and emotional burnout Learning emotional regulation as both a mother and entrepreneur Why perfectionism keeps women stuck — and how action creates growth Embracing authenticity and allowing yourself to shine without apology Connect with: Haley Spitaleri  A Splash More Podcast Connect with Angela: I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn or Instagram and drop me a message to let me know what other topics you'd like me to cover or share a recommendation for my next podcast guest! Subscribe & Leave a Review! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and write a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback will help us reach more listeners and continue to bring you valuable content!