Ep. 6 The Manage Her: Leslie Christen on Turning Grief Into Grit & Leading with Heart

21/04/2025 38 min
Ep. 6 The Manage Her: Leslie Christen on Turning Grief Into Grit & Leading with Heart

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Send us a textIn this deeply personal episode of The Manage Her, Aimee Rickabus reconnects with longtime friend and fellow Laguna Beach High School alum, Leslie Christen—a powerhouse business owner, mom of two boys, widow, and one of the original founding members of the Office Hours Girls Club.Together, they dive into Chapter 1 of The Manage Her, exploring the invisible labor of holding it all together, the resilience required to rebuild after loss, and how women like Leslie rise above doubt, grief, and the patriarchy to lead with soul and strength.You’ll hear real talk about motherhood, entrepreneurship, sisterhood, and the tech tools that help make it all work. From AI apps to Office Hours snack rituals—this one’s for every woman carrying more than anyone sees.Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome & Host Intro  02:00 – Guest Intro: Meet Leslie  06:00 – Invisible Labor & Motherhood After Loss  13:00 – Resilience, Patriarchy & Being Underestimated  20:00 – Life-Saving Tech for Moms & Business Owners  26:00 – Soulful Leadership & Rising Up  32:00 – What's Next for Leslie + Favorite Comforts  Let’s connect:Subscribe for more powerful stories from women redefining leadership.  Follow Aimee on Instagram: [@themanageher](https://www.instagram.com/themanageher)  Buy “The Manage Her: Unveiling the Invisible Work and Sparking a Leadership Revolution” by Aimee Rickabus book on Amazon – Available May 1, 2025  Learn more: [www.themanageher.com](http://www.themanageher.com)#TheManageHer #WidowStrong #WomenInBusiness #InvisibleLabor #Motherhood #OfficeHoursGirlsClub #LeadershipPodcast

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