EP 57: Why Working Moms Need Integration, Not Balance with Rebecca Blacker

In this episode of This Is How She Does It, host Angela Lee sits down with real estate leader Rebecca Blacker for an honest conversation about building a career and life that actually align with your values instead of chasing the impossible idea of “balance.”   After stepping away from her family business when the work no longer felt fulfilling, Rebecca rebuilt her career on her own terms. Today, she leads a supportive team of women in New York City while creating a schedule and lifestyle that allow her to fully show up both professionally and personally — whether she’s with clients or cheering from the sidelines at her kids’ soccer games. Angela and Rebecca dive into what “integration” really looks like for working women, why separating work and home into perfect boxes often leaves us feeling disconnected, and how creating a life that reflects who you truly are can change everything. One of the most powerful themes in this episode is the importance of asking for what you need. Rebecca shares how learning to communicate directly — at work, at home, and with herself — transformed the way she leads, receives support, and navigates motherhood and business with more clarity and confidence. If you’ve ever felt stretched thin trying to do it all, this conversation will remind you that you don’t need to fit into someone else’s definition of success. You can build a life that works for you. In this episode, we discuss: Why “integration” may serve working moms better than “balance” Leaving a career path that no longer feels aligned Building a supportive community of women in business Learning to ask for help and communicate your needs clearly Creating success on your own terms Showing up authentically in both motherhood and leadership 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!