45: Why Loving Yourself First Is Non-Negotiable for High Achievers

In today's episode we are talking about loving ourselves including our past, present and future selves. Joining me is Darius McCallum a dedicated math teacher and math graduate of Time's 2000 math teaching program, and founder of the soon-to-be game Chattergories. We cover his past of overcoming adversity, making real genuine connections with those around us and always pouring love into ourselves.  In this episode we discuss: How Darnell can be a better man and community leader year after year How Darnell's life changed from party lifestyle to taking care and being a guardian for his younger brother who was in a bad situation  How to let go of self pressures being the only black man in PWI spaces The importance of vision boards and positive self talk and affirmations How to stay motivated keep reminding yourself that success is a process and journey If you want more self care tips along with daily affirmations, make sure to check out our FREE Self Care Guide to use daily. Welcome to Boss Babe Reset, the ultimate podcast for high-achieving women in corporate careers, female entrepreneurs, and business professionals seeking sustainable self-care strategies. Designed for ambitious women balancing career growth with personal well-being, each episode dives into the real-life challenges of managing work pressure, preventing burnout, and overcoming work anxiety. We’ll explore actionable tips on how to boost productivity without overworking, maintain mental wellness in hustle culture, and achieve success without sacrificing self-care. Whether you're navigating a demanding career in corporate, building your own business, or simply looking to find balance as a high achiever, Boss Babe Reset provides the tools, insights, and motivation to thrive without burnout. Tune in to uncover wellness practices and productivity hacks that empower you to meet your goals while preserving your mental and physical health. Embrace self-care that works, and let’s redefine success together. 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