Whiskey to Wellness, Part 2: Leadership Lessons, Motherhood Guilt & the Real Talk Women Need

In Part Two of my conversation with Panacea’s Director of Operations, Jennifer York, we’re going even deeper into what it really looks like to lead with both grit and grace—while raising twin four-year-old girls and helping run a fast-paced luxury spa.We talk candidly about working for women vs. men, perfectionism, failure, friendship at work, and the emotional load that comes with being “the one” people look to when things go sideways. Jenn also opens up about the guilt of being a working mom, why she chose to go back to work after staying home, and how she’s learned to see problems as her greatest opportunities for growth.You’ll also hear some of the hilariously human stories that happen only in a spa (yes, including the amenities, tequila, and that stairwell incident), plus the quiet moments that make all of this worth it.In this episode, we explore:What changes when you go from peer to leader inside the same teamThe real differences Jen has felt working for male vs. female bossesHow perfectionism, fear, and procrastination show up in leadershipThe guilt and duality of being a working mom (especially with twins)Why “being a student” might be the most powerful leadership skillHow we navigate friendship, boundaries, and hard conversations togetherIf you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “doing enough” as a mom, leader, or entrepreneur—or if you’re just craving some honest behind-the-scenes of what it takes to build something meaningful—this conversation is for you.