S2E10 Erika Ituassu: Can Women Have It All?

Ever feel like you're doing everything but somehow still failing at all of it? You're not alone — and you're probably not failing either.In this episode, we sit down with Erika Ribeiro Ituassu, a Brazilian-American attorney, mom, and senior corporate counsel at Workday, who gets honest about what "having it all" actually means — and why our definition of it might be the real problem.We talk about why balance is a verb, not a destination, the "glass balls vs. plastic balls" framework that will change how you prioritize, what strategic neglect really means (and why it's not giving up), the invisible labor women carry, why asking for help is harder than giving it, and how to stop waiting to "arrive" at the life you're already living.Whether you're a new mom questioning your identity, a career woman navigating shifting priorities, or just someone tired of feeling like everyone else has it figured out — this conversation is for you.01:38 Redefining Having It All04:03 Balance as a Verb11:38 Why It’s Harder for Women14:47 Build and Use Your Village19:23 Asking and Learning to Receive Help22:14 Privilege and Immigrant Perspective30:10 Superwoman Costs and Self Talk33:21 Owning Mistakes and Good Enough36:34 Balancing Priorities and Patience38:04 Calendar Systems for Busy Lives39:41 Final Advice for New MomsFollow us on social mediahttps://www.instagram.com/theadultstableshowDon't forget to subscribe and never miss a new episode!