Strengthening resiliency in working parents and the organizations they work for.
The Josie Story
Michelle Yu, Co-Founder and CEO
Before Josie, I was a Partner at a management consulting firm – and loved it. (#frequentflier)
When I was expecting my first child, I naively thought things would more or less be the same when I went back to work. Not sure what all the fuss was about…turns out, karma can be very rude.
Returning to work after parental leave was tough – I felt like I was taking two… hundred steps back.
I felt like I was constantly fighting to prove that I could still be the ambitious professional I had always been. My confidence was shaken; my mental and emotional energy was off. And I heard the same story from so many others. Why does it have to be this hard? And since it is this hard — where is our support?
And while there are lots of options available, it was so hard to sift through all the noise. So I decided to change that.
I wanted to create something to support working parents across those critical moments that matter. And I wanted to deliver it at the right time, in the right places, and in the right ways.
Because parents make for some of the best leaders. Sometimes we just need a little help, especially around parental leave and the early years of parenting.
Named after my daughter, Josie is your partner, your hype team – whether you’re a parent navigating the complexities of work and family, or a business committed to supporting your rising rockstar parents – we’re here to help.
What we do
Josie offers personalized coaching, practical resources, and a supportive community to help parents lead confidently and thrive at home and work — from parental leave and beyond.
Unlike other solutions, we partner with employers and parents directly, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Our Mission
To be every working parent’s hype team during the moments that matter, helping to uncover and amplify their tremendous leadership abilities.
Our Vision
To uplift working parents as leaders in their careers, driving stronger, more inclusive organizations that thrive on their diverse strengths.
Meet the Josie Team
The Josie team is made up of passionate professionals who are dedicated to supporting working parents and their employers.
The Heartbeat of Josie: Meet Our Coaches
Our network of experienced coaches is at the heart of Josie. With expertise in various fields, they are here to guide you through every step of your journey as a working parent.
Clara Lucia Jaramillo-Carrier, PCC
Career Coach
Sabrina Baronberg, MPH
Transition Coach
My Vision as a Josie Coach: Enabling working parents - and empowering their managers - to capitalize on their expertise and dedication while also supporting them to be their whole selves is my true mission.
Jacqueline Green, DEI Leader
Transition Coach
My Vision as a Josie Coach: To help parents unleash their potential and feel supported and empowered as working parents.
Javaree Walker, Certified Parent Coach (Jai Institute)
Transition Coach
My Vision as a Josie Coach: To guide parents in navigating the intersection of work and family life, helping them find balance and integration that fuels personal and professional growth.
Emily Stark, ACC
Transition Coach
Career Coach
My Vision as a Josie Coach: To provide a nonjudgmental, compassionate space to build strategies that help working parents think and feel stronger and clearer about their current transition and the ones ahead.
Anna Leachman, MS
Transition Coach
My Vision as a Josie Coach: Paying-it-forward to help working parents find fulfillment and balance in their careers and lives.
Beth Willson, MA
Mental Health Coach
My Vision as a Josie Coach: I aim to make each session in itself a practice of self-care — an opportunity for clients to refill their own cup, tend to their mind and heart, and be a little kinder to themselves along their parenthood journey.
Susan Leigh Brunes, MBA, MA
Transition Coach
Career Coach
My Vision as a Josie Coach: To offer what I wish I had at so many pivotal times in my life and throughout my working parent journey – space to be seen, heard, and normalize my feelings.
Erin Metheny, LMFT, Good Inside Parent Coach
Transition Coach
Mental Health Coach
My Vision as a Josie Coach: To empower parents during the moments that matter, allowing for smoother transitions while equipping individuals, families, and workplaces with the tools and compassion they need to thrive.
Ali Patterson
Transition Coach
My Vision as a Josie Coach: To support and empower working parents by listening to their needs and providing tools to help them thrive at home and in the workplace.
Carolyn Meinke
Transition Coach
Anne Terry, ACC
Transition Coach
Career Coach
We’re building a future where parents can excel at work and at home.
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