You Don’t Have to Perform for a Paycheck
October 1, 2026
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“Keep your head down and it will come” never worked. Cheryl Gould on moving goalposts, job red flags, and how to stop performing for a paycheck.
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She Was Called Strong. And It Almost Cost Her Everything.
October 15, 2025
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“Strong” can become permission for people to expect you to endure too much. Niquana on leadership harm, boundaries, and coming back to herself.
Episode 4: How to Take Feedback Without Losing Yourself as a Leader
October 2, 2025
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Feedback can sharpen you, but the wrong voice shouldn’t define you. Faith Mitton on discernment, leadership, and making real rest possible.
Episode 3: STOP Saying “I Work Better Under Pressure”. It’s a Trauma Pattern
September 15, 2025
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Leaving was the easy part. Azekah Simon talks about trusting yourself, asking for help, and not rebuilding the chaos you escaped.
Episode 2: STOP Confusing Productivity With Worth
September 2, 2025
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When productivity becomes proof of worth, excellence turns into armor. Marie Deveaux names the performer pattern and what it takes to lead from truth.
Episode 1: STOP Losing Yourself in Leadership: Doula Burnout Is Real
August 18, 2025
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Burnout can follow you into work you love. Cheyenne Bell gets honest about care work, boundaries, and building a business that lets her be human.
