She thought she had found her calling as a speech-language pathologist.

But the reality was long hours, holidays away from family, and endless pressure from insurance rules.

Then came burnout.

Suzy Carbrey had always been entrepreneurial. So she started building a private practice on the side. The very same day she finalized her business, Illinois shut down for Covid.

What looked like disaster turned into opportunity.

Her medical job slowed down. Patients stopped coming. And in that space, Suzy built something new.

She launched a tele-practice, helping adults with ADHD who suddenly found themselves struggling to work from home.

No coworkers. No structure. No accountability. And for many, no idea how to stay focused.

Suzy became their coach.

Not just teaching skills, but helping them design systems and strategies that fit their brains. She knew how — because she had lived it.

Her own challenges with executive functioning became her strength.

Her story is proof that your biggest struggle can become the foundation of your greatest impact.

Today, Suzy is thriving. She works from home, creates her own schedule, and most importantly — has balance with her family.

This is the story of burnout turned breakthrough. This is the story of how Suzy Carbrey built freedom on her own terms

What’s one challenge in your career that pushed you to reinvent yourself and how did it change your path?

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Dr. Sakira Jackson’s story is one of resilience and bold choices. Growing up in Illinois with entrepreneurship in her blood, she rose through the ranks in sales before facing a defining moment: when her boss told her to choose between her job and her kids, she chose her kids and walked out. Years later, after securing a $10M federal contract with a $1M commission, she was fired on the day the deal closed—but instead of breaking, she signed a new client and launched her first business that same day.

Since then, Dr. Sakira has built multiple companies, authored The Power of the Dress, and become a sought-after business psychologist and speaker. She shares powerful lessons on leadership, mindset, and the seven assets every woman needs to own the room—intelligence, wardrobe, skills, reputation, resources, intuition, and faith. Her mission is clear: to help leaders live intentionally, lead powerfully, and never apologize for being in the room.

She fought for a $10 million contract. She even secured her $1M commission in writing. But on her birthday, the same day the deal closed, she was FIRED.

What did she do next? She called a client, signed a new deal, and launched her first company—on the same day.

In this powerful interview, Dr. Sakira Jackson shares:

✔ How she turned setbacks into comebacks

✔ The moment she chose her kids over her career

✔ The seven assets every woman needs to lead with confidence

If you’ve ever felt underestimated, this is your sign: You can rise.

Have you ever had to make a choice between your career and your family?

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What happens when you land your dream job—only to realize it’s breaking you? Marisa Ciesluk had everything she thought she wanted: a senior leadership role, a growing family, and a thriving career. But behind the scenes, she was burned out, crying on her commute, and battling an identity crisis. In this candid interview, Marisa shares:

• How she navigated postpartum depression and career burnout

• The turning point that changed everything

• Why she walked away from the role she worked her whole life for

• The lessons she learned about success, identity, and well-being

If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or afraid to make a big change, this conversation will inspire you.

Would you ever leave your dream job if it meant saving your mental health? Why or why not?

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