16: Corporate Burnout to Visionary Freedom - Cherri Walston's Exit Strategy for Ambitious Women

In this episode of The Tracey Napier Podcast, I sit downwith Cherri Walston, an inspirational speaker, Work & Life Mentor, founder of HER Exit Solutions, and author of "HER Exit Strategy: The Working Woman's Freedom Plan to Live Your Big Vision.”Cherri shares her incredible journey from corporate burnoutto entrepreneurial freedom, revealing how her visual impairment became her greatest source of inspiration rather than limitation. After 20 years in training and development, Cherri discovered the transformative power of choosing purpose over people-pleasing and authentic alignment overperfectionism.In this episode, you'll discover: * How to shift from "visually impaired" to "visually inspired" mindset* The hidden costs of hiding your true self in corporate environments* Why getting laid off became the catalyst for Cherri's dream life* Practical strategies for setting "love lines" (soft boundaries) without guilt* The importance of discovering your purpose through pain and passion*How to find your vision by asking: "How do I see myself showing up in the world?"* Why changing your circle is crucial for career transformationCherri's message is clear: every woman has inner brilliancewaiting to be unleashed. Whether you're stuck in a 9-to-5 that no longer serves you or struggling to balance ambition with authenticity, this conversation offers a roadmap for creating the work-life harmony you deserve.Perfect for: High-achieving women, corporateprofessionals considering entrepreneurship, anyone seeking to align their career with their purpose, and those ready to stop people-pleasing and start living authentically.About Cherri: Cherri is the founder of HER Exit Solutions, where she empowers high-achieving women leaders, entrepreneurs, and dynamic female go-getters to embrace the power of saying ‘NO’ without guilt. She is also an inspirational speaker, Work & LifeMentor, and author of "HER Exit Strategy: The Working Woman’s Freedom Plan to Live Your Big Vision," a manifesto for women aiming to redefine success on their own terms.Her mission is to unlock their potential to accomplish moreand achieve authentic work-life harmony.Connect with Cherri:LinkedIn: Cherri Walston | LinkedInWebsite: Work & Life Mentoring -HOMEReady to discover your own exit strategy? This episodewill inspire you to take the first courageous step toward the life you've been visualizing.