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From 70-Hour Weeks to Freedom: A Black Woman's Journey Out of Corporate Burnout
Season 1 Episode 55
Join me on The ThriveWell Journey podcast as Monique Gibson shares her powerful transformation from military veteran and Pentagon employee to purpose-driven entrepreneur.
After 20+ years navigating toxic corporate environments, surviving two devastating layoffs, and battling the "angry black woman" stereotype in the workplace, Monique discovered that working harder wasn't the answer—healing was.
In this raw conversation about corporate burnout, workplace discrimination, toxic leadership, and sustainable entrepreneurship, Monique reveals how executive coaching, self-reflection, and letting go of perfectionism helped her rebuild relationships with her family, escape the hustle culture trap, and create a thriving consulting business.
Chapters
00:00:00 - Introduction: Military Beginnings & Early Career Success
00:04:23 - From Army to Pentagon: Rising Through the Ranks at
19 00:13:36 - The "Angry Black Woman" Stereotype: A 20-Year Struggle
00:18:35 - First Layoff: The Wake-Up Call That Didn't Take
00:25:13 - Second Layoff: When God Kicked Me Out
00:26:19 - The Most Toxic Workplace: A Demonic Experience
00:31:27 - Workplace Harassment & Standing Up for Your Team
00:36:38 - Advice for Those Trapped in Toxic Environments
00:40:17 - Entrepreneurship Journey: Starting During COVID
00:43:07 - Finding Your True Purpose vs. Seeking Purpose
00:45:24 - Rest, Recovery & Learning to Love Yourself
00:56:18 - Niching Down: Finding What You Actually Love
01:00:24 - Biggest Life Lesson: Self-Reflection & Ownership
01:06:18 - Final Message: You Are Enough
Connect with Monique:
💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/moniquegibson1
📸 Instagram: @jmcoconsulting
🔗Email: monique@primebridge-solutions.com
🔗 Get Empowered w/ L. Michael Burt https://stan.store/thethrivewelljourney
Be a guest on The Thrivewell Journey Podcast? Send L. Michael Burt a message on #PodMatch, https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/thethrivewelljourney
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