When I got promoted, I felt exactly the same. But the world around me didn’t.

People paused before speaking to me. They filtered their words. They assumed things about me I didn’t feel were true — authority, status, power, distance.

This episode is the story of how I navigated that identity mismatch. It’s about the moments that made me question my place, the loneliness that surprised me, and the leadership lessons that came from being seen differently before I felt different.

You’ll hear the raw truth about:

• the emotional adjustment no one prepares you for

• the subtle and not-so-subtle ways dynamics shift

• the power of grounding yourself in your values

• how to lead from identity, not perception

If you’ve ever felt misread, misunderstood, or suddenly “othered” after rising — this episode is your reminder that you’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.

Burnout makes everything heavier. Especially feedback.

In today’s episode, I break down the moment when a piece of feedback hit harder than it should have—and the uncomfortable truth I learned: The feedback wasn’t the problem. My exhaustion was.

This episode is a deep dive into emotional regulation, leadership in hard seasons, and why empathy isn’t something soft-hearted leaders use—it’s something strategic leaders rely on.

You’ll learn:

• Why tired leaders misinterpret feedback

• How to assess your emotional “state” before reacting

• A 6-step framework for responding with clarity (not panic)

• How to lead yourself with empathy when your tank is empty

For everyone who’s ambitious, overwhelmed, and still showing up: this one will hit home.

In this intimate relaunch episode, I share the real story behind my unexpected rise from Director to Senior Vice President in just four years — and the burnout that nearly took me out along the way.

This is the honest reflection I wish someone had shared with me sooner: what it’s like to grow fast, lead big, juggle motherhood and ambition, carry the emotional labor of leadership, and still feel like you’re losing pieces of yourself in the process.

If you’re a woman who’s ambitious but exhausted, hopeful but stretched thin, deeply capable yet sometimes filled with doubt — this episode is for you. I talk about why I stepped away from the podcast, how burnout changed me, and what it means to come back wiser, softer, and more grounded.

We’ll explore what real leadership looks like in a world moving at the speed of AI — and why women can’t afford to sit out this next era of change.

This is a space for honesty, growth, and the messy parts of leading a life that matters. It’s good to be back.