This episode is dedicated to my Black women grappling with the repercussions of Black excellence, which often leads to stress-related illnesses, fatigue, and burnout. I have the pleasure of interviewing Devin Spady, an accomplished scholar, author, daughter, and marketer. We dive into the fatigue and burnout that many Black women face in the corporate world. But it's not all about the struggles; we also share the steps we're taking and have taken to shift from a hustle mindset to focusing on our well-being and fostering our curiosities through hobbies. We also talk about how we think we got here... (SPOILER ALERT: generational trauma and the survival mindset).

Devin's Recommended Reading:

• Swiping Right: How We Connect, Communicate, and Love by Devin Spady
• Parables of the Sower by Octavia Butler

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:26 The Fatigue of Working in the Corporate Space

04:23 The Switch from Striving for Success to Prioritizing Well-being

06:16 The Pressure to Work and the Fear of Resting

08:12 The Roots of the Hustle Mentality

09:06 Generational Trauma and the Survival Mindset

11:09 The Influence of Family Background on Work Ethic

12:05 The Impact of Hard Work on Mental and Physical Health

14:33 The Burnout and Stress Caused by Corporate Jobs

15:01 Personal Experience of Burnout and Hospitalization

18:13 Giving Yourself Permission to Rest and Change Goals

21:00 Reframing Goals and Focusing on Personal Impact

23:36 Finding Hobbies and Activities Independent of Work

28:48 Inspiration from People and Recommended Reading

31:29 Contact Information and Book Plug