I know firsthand how challenging it is to balance a career and parenthood.
MY OWN JOURNEY WAS ONE OF TRIAL AND TRANSFORMATION
I went from feeling uncertain and overextended to finding balance and fulfillment without compromise. I realized the overwhelm I felt came from not having a grounded, intentional system that truly supported my unique journey as a professional.
That’s why I developed The S.M.A.R.T. Journey to Parenting™—a proven framework inspired by the mindful practices and expert insights that transformed my own experience.
With this method, you’ll gain the clarity to make informed decisions, the confidence to embrace each stage of change, and the calm to navigate even the most challenging transitions, all while building the mental fitness to balance life demands and commitments with resilience.
HI, I’M DR. MICHELLE EL KHOURY
Life’s biggest transformations often arrive unexpectedly—pregnancy and parenthood are no exception.
I know this all too well, having navigated the rollercoaster of balancing a demanding healthcare career and three children myself (and I still do!).
Each of my pregnancies was a unique adventure, and the journey of raising my kids taught me that achieving peace, resilience, and fulfillment while continuing to lead with purpose is not only possible, it’s transformational.
I discovered that the qualities I'd been taught to dismiss as "soft" were actually the most strategic tools I had. The ones that kept me grounded, clear-headed, and present as both a parent and a leader when everything around me was demanding a reaction.
My journey inspired me to establish Yogamazia®, a maternal and parenting wellness education hub rooted in yoga philosophy, strategic preparation and evidence-based support to over 700 women and families, and partnerships with 50+ organizations seeking mindfulness-based approaches to leadership.
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WHAT GUIDES MY WORK
My Approach
With my background as a pharmacist, clinical researcher and epidemiologist, I blend 20+ years of healthcare and pharmaceutical executive leadership with holistic wellness as a yoga, health & wellness teacher, HypnoBirthing childbirth educator, and birth & postpartum doula.
My approach combines evidence-based practices with mindfulness offering tools that foster clarity, confidence, connection, and calm.
My Values
My work is guided by G.R.A.C.E.: Gratitude, Respect, Authenticity, Community, and Equity.
These principles are woven into every offering, ensuring that when leaders are supported through transitions, they bring that strength back to their families, teams, and communities.
My Mission
I'm committed to transforming not just families—but the systems that support them - guiding leaders, parents, and changemakers who value strategic approaches.
Because you deserve to feel just as prepared, balanced, and resilient navigating major life changes as you do in other areas of your life.
Featured Podcast Episodes
Listen in as I share what balancing career, motherhood, and mindfulness really looks like—and how The S.M.A.R.T. Journey to Parenting™ can help you lead with intention, not overwhelm.
(As seen and heard on the She Talks Confidence Podcast with Tony Dufresne, PhD)
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