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The Independent MomAuthor: Arielle
What if we reframed the labels? What if, youre not a single mom or a working mom, youre an INDEPENDENT MOM! Welcome to The Independent Mom Podcast, where we want you to own your finances, reimagine your motherhood, and live a wealthy life, with or without a partner. Each week, join Arielle Deane as she shares her story and the stories of other moms on their own financial and motherhood journeys. Whether you're just starting out on your money journey or you're well on your way to financial freedom, this show will inspire and equip you to not only build wealth but to live a wealthy life. Language: en-us Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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70. Unlearning Hustle: Why Real Wealth Starts With Leading Yourself First
Episode 70
Thursday, 30 April, 2026
If you've been running on empty and calling it productivity, this episode is for you.This week, I sit down with Sophia Mikelionis, founder of Gearing Together, for a raw and refreshing conversation about burnout — what it really is, why so many high-achieving women (especially women of color and working moms) are quietly living in it, and what it actually takes to come back to yourself.Spoiler: it's not a spa day.In this episode, we cover:→ Why burnout isn't just exhaustion — it's a misalignment between your energy and your values→ Sophia's personal experience climbing the corporate ladder and hitting a wall she couldn't ignore→ The tiny habits that helped her reconnect with herself — and that she now teaches her clients→ How to spot the early warning signs of burnout before it takes over (including one question you should be able to answer every week)→ What self-leadership really means — and why you can't pour into others until you have your own non-negotiables in placeA few signs you might be closer to burnout than you think:You romanticize how busy you areYou feel emotionally flat, even when good things happenYou can't name one thing you've done for yourself this weekSophia's approach is practical, compassionate, and deeply grounded — this is the kind of conversation that makes you want to pause, reflect, and make one small change today.Connect with Sophia:Join her challenge: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1822129/sites/170770632504510223/ub33JGWebsite: https://www.gearingtogether.com/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GearingTogetherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-mike/Key Takeaways:Burnout is a misalignment of energy and values, not just stress or fatigueSelf-sacrifice has limits — long-term, it pulls you away from yourselfSmall, consistent habits are more sustainable than waiting for a big life resetYou have to lead yourself before you can truly lead anyone elseReal self-care means making choices that align with who you actually are#Burnout #SelfCare #SelfLeadership #WomenOfColor #WorkingMoms #MentalHealth #PersonalDevelopment #TheIndependentMomPodcastConnect with ArielleWebsite: https://arielledeane.com/Join my free Stock Trading Webinar: https://arielledeane.com/session
