Episode notes, workplace truths, and tools for naming what happened, protecting yourself, and deciding what comes next.
“Strong” can become permission for people to expect you to endure too much. Niquana on leadership harm, boundaries, and coming back to herself.
Feedback can sharpen you, but the wrong voice shouldn’t define you. Faith Mitton on discernment, leadership, and making real rest possible.
Leaving was the easy part. Azekah Simon talks about trusting yourself, asking for help, and not rebuilding the chaos you escaped.
When productivity becomes proof of worth, excellence turns into armor. Marie Deveaux names the performer pattern and what it takes to lead from truth.
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.
