Timestamped Episode Highlights
[00:00] Introduction: From the outside, everything looked successful—but something felt off
[02:15] Meet Lora Wilkins: Attorney, mom of 3, and business owner with a powerful backstory
[07:32] Starting her own firm after being denied a raise—and making it work without a business degree
[11:40] The years of survival mode: Three kids in four years and a crumbling sense of balance
[15:58] Coaching as a catalyst: What led her to finally ask for support
[18:12] The myth of balance—and why Lora believes it’s still worth pursuing
[21:30] Scheduling self-care: Meal prep Sundays, 3 p.m. workouts, and reclaiming time
[26:44] Setting boundaries with clients and redefining her work hours
[31:00] Hiring her first assistant: Overcoming fear and delegating to grow
[36:45] From overwhelmed to impactful: Creating a local mom’s group with 200+ members
[43:01] Shifts in marriage, motherhood, and her relationship with herself
[47:15] Advice to women who feel like something is off: “Start small, and start now”
[50:20] Where to find Lora online and connect with her locally
Have you ever looked at your life on paper—the job, the kids, the routine—and thought, “Is this really how it’s supposed to feel?”
In Episode 208, I sit down with my former client and inspiring guest, Lora Wilkins. Lora is an attorney, business owner, and mom of three who shares her powerful story of transformation—from doing it all, drowning in the process, to finding balance, clarity, and joy through intentional change.
Lora didn’t lose control. She took it back—by finally asking for help, investing in support, and giving herself permission to lead and live differently. Her story is one that so many high-achieving women will relate to and be empowered by.
Feeling stuck or stretched too thin? Fill out the Free Clarity Call application to explore what’s possible with the right support.
In This Episode, We Talk About:
How high-achieving women get stuck—and how to get unstuck
- What it looked like for Lora to manage her own law firm, raise three boys, and maintain a household while feeling completely burnt out.
- The subtle signs of burnout and disconnection many women try to “push through.”
The mindset shift that changed everything
- How Lora stopped “white-knuckling” her way through life.
- Why she finally chose to hire help and invest in herself, even when it felt uncomfortable.
The power of boundaries and routines
- How scheduling self-care became a non-negotiable—and why it actually helped her be a better mom, wife, and professional.
- How she restructured her workdays to prioritize transition time and presence with her family.
Building community and paying it forward
- The story behind her new “Cool Moms Club” and how one social post sparked a 200+ member movement in a small town.
Why Lora believes deeply in mentoring and supporting other women in law and life.
My Favorite Takeaways from Lora’s Story:
- You don’t have to wait until you’re “ready” to ask for help. Lora hired support before she felt comfortable—and it changed everything.
- Creating margin isn’t indulgent. It’s strategic. Giving herself structured downtime made her more effective at home and at work.
- Leadership is not just about who you are at the office—it’s how you show up for your family, your community, and most importantly, yourself.
Final Thought
Lora’s journey is such a powerful reminder that success on the outside means nothing if you’re barely holding it together on the inside. You can pivot. You can pause. You can find a new way. And the ripple effect? It might just inspire an entire community—like it did for Lora.
If you’re feeling like something is off or you’re craving more clarity in your career or life, let’s talk. Fill out the Free Clarity Call application and we’ll explore it together.
