7. High Achiever in Progress: Kendall Berg on Writing, Pageants, and Juggling it All

In this raw and revealing episode, Kendall Berg joins Side Note to unpack the complex relationships behind “juggling it all”. As a successful career coach, pageant competitor, mother, and advocate for domestic violence survivors, Kendall courageously shares how her drive to excel across multiple domains emerged as a response to past trauma - and the journey of recognizing this pattern.Through honest conversation with host Samantha Fackler, Kendall explores the shadow side of being a "high achiever," challenging the glamorized narrative of "doing it all." While preparing to compete for Mrs. Colorado and writing her first book, Kendall offers a refreshing perspective on redefining success on her own terms.This episode speaks to every woman who's wondered if her relentless drive might be masking deeper truths, while offering hope for those ready to write a new story.Loved this episode? Ready to build with more clarity and calm?Come join the FREE Headquarters Community— a space for women entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and feel supported doing it.We’re hosting the Founder Series this month: a lineup of live calls to help you reset, realign, and rise. All free.➡️ Join Headquarters hereWant more behind-the-scenes insight?I share quick weekly emails from the messy, magical middle of entrepreneurship — including mindset shifts, business lessons, and what I’m learning in real time.Join the newsletterConnect with Sam:Instagram: ⁠⁠@growwith_sam⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠ www.samanthafackler.comYouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @confessions-samantha-facklerBook a call with SamKendall Berg is a career coach she helps you play the corporate game, turn insecurity into stability, and get the job you want. ⭐️Get Kendall's FREE  Goal Setting Template: https://fabulous-butterfly-83716.myflodesk.com/r3g9az5vj2Listen to Secrets of the Career Game Podcast➡︎  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secrets-of-the-career-game/id1668897807 ➡︎ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5so0Djtm9bFpwii8H5exMR?si=866a6cdd9ae642f8 Connect with Kendall  ⚡️ TikTok —  /@thatcareercoach📸  Instagram–@thatcareercoach_ 📺 YouTube -  @thatcareercoach_  Mentioned in this episode:Learn more about Focus Pocus: http://samanthafackler.com/focus