Stay Close to the People You Choose
Published on: 07/10/2026
A new baby, role or season can pull you from the people who matter. Learn how to choose your circle and stay close through life's biggest transitions.
Diary of a S.M.A.R.T. Parent
Each diary entry is rooted in the five-pillar S.M.A.R.T. Journey to Parenting® framework.
From pregnancy to parenting and beyond, these soulful shifts help you lead with presence through any season of change.
Trust what you've been given to build
Published on: 06/05/2026
Letting yourself be witnessed means trusting what you're building before you can see where it leads.
Model self-awareness and emotional presence
Published on: 18/02/2026
Your children and teams learn more from how you handle mistakes. Discover why modeling self-awareness is the final shift in motherhood as leadership.
Maintain your bonds
Published on: 04/02/2026
Relationships drift through neglect, not malice. Discover how to keep your connections alive when everything else is changing.
Hi! I'm Dr. Michelle El Khoury—wife, mother of 3, and creator of The S.M.A.R.T. Journey to Parenting®. Through 20+ years of healthcare leadership and three pregnancies during my corporate career, I discovered that navigating life's biggest transitions isn't about "having it all", it's about leading with presence.
My journey inspired me to establish Yogamazia®, a virtual hub for maternal and parenting education that has provided strategic preparation and evidence-based support to over 700 women, children, families, and organizations.
This diary shares the soulful shifts, vulnerable reflections and mindfulness practices to help you feel prepared, confident, and present as both mothers and leaders.
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