133: Untangling Your Identity and Self Worth From Work and Hustle Culture

Today we are running back the BEST episode of 2025, enjoy! As high achievers are are always booked, busy, and praised for it. But under the glow of the wins and the grind, there’s a deeper question we don’t ask enough: Who am I if I’m not achieving? In this episode, we’re getting real about the unspoken pressure to become your job—and the emotional fallout that comes with it. If your self-worth has been riding shotgun with your success, it’s time to pull over and reset. In this episode, we dive into: Why high achievers link self-worth to performance The signs your identity is tangled in your output How hustle culture is glorified burnout in disguise Practical ways to reclaim joy, rest, and your whole damn self The truth about failing — and why it doesn’t mean you are a failure What it really means to succeed on your own terms Make a "No Resume Required" Joy List — a reminder that you are more than your inbox, your LinkedIn profile, or your launch metrics. Because joy is your birthright, not a productivity reward. 💥 Take the FREE⁠ Boss Babe Archetype Quiz ⁠— Find out your self-care style and how to thrive without burning out. 📷 Follow me on IG: ⁠@bossbabereset⁠ ⁠@theerickanicole⁠  🎧 Don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating and review — it helps this show reach  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Ready to build the business that replaces your 9-to-5? Join us inside the Clocked Out Collective at start.clockedout.media.Free 5-Minute TrainingEvery woman I know who successfully built a business while working a 9-to-5 followed the same four steps — and almost all of them tried to skip step one.So I created a free 5-minute training specifically for the woman who is still clocking into work every day while trying to build something bigger on the side.➡️ Watch the free training here👀 Join the Clocked Out Collective ClockedOUT is a business and productivity podcast for the high-achieving female entrepreneur building a side hustle while working a 9-to-5. Each week we deliver business building tips, work-life balance and self-care strategies, and real talk on hustle culture so you can grow your business, hit new revenue milestones, and beat burnout while still on payroll.Follow us on Instagram: @clockedout.media