In this episode of Transform & Thrive, Jessalin Lam sits down with Lois Castillo, author of Unbreakable: A Changemaker’s Guide, to talk about what it really takes to keep doing inclusion work when a hard moment hits personally.

Lois shares a pivotal career season where her words were misused, leaving her in a dark, isolating place right before the ADCOLOR Leaders program. From faith and therapy to community support and deep self-awareness, she opens up about how she rebuilt her footing and recommitted to impact without picking up someone else’s narrative.

You’ll also hear Lois’s definition of thriving, her practical rituals for staying grounded, and why her mantra is simple and powerful: you are enough, and you deserve rest.

Key Takeaways

• Intentionality matters: Success on paper can still feel empty if it’s not aligned with purpose.
• Do not carry someone else’s story: You can own your integrity without absorbing another person’s reaction.
• Vulnerability is strength: Asking for support can be the turning point, not the failure.
• Thriving is peace and joy: Not constant happiness, but calm, clarity, and supportive relationships.
• Community is layered: Family, faith, work, friends, and your inner relationship with yourself all count.
• Celebrate yourself in small ways: Say “I’m proud of you,” write yourself letters, let it land.
• Rest is leadership: You deserve it, and it protects what you are building.

Learn More: https://thechangemakerstable.com