“Burnout, Blondie and Becoming Your Own Boss: Carleen’s Story of Starting Over” - with Carleen McKinley-Cummins

This week on the Quality of Life Podcast, Raha meets Carleen, a multi-business owner, fashion entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for helping women leave the 9 to 5 and build financial freedom on their own terms.Carleen’s story is not just about success. It’s about facing burnout, losing her energy and direction, and slowly rebuilding with purpose, calm, and a strong morning coffee.In this open and inspiring conversation, Carleen shares:The unexpected signs of burnout and how no one warned herHow a functional medicine approach helped her healWhy she gave up intense workouts, started eating blueberries before bed, and learned to slow downHer simple morning routine that changes everythingThe story behind Blondie and the fashion gap she saw in DubaiThe joy she finds in puzzles, journaling, Grey’s Anatomy, and mint dark chocolateWhy emotion in business isn't weakness but a strengthThis is a conversation about mindset, healing, ambition, and finding joy in the little things. Whether you're navigating stress, thinking about starting something new, or just need a reminder that it’s okay to pause and begin again, Carleen’s story will leave you feeling inspired and understood.📚 Carleen’s Recommended ReadsThe Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoAtomic Habits by James ClearThe Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod📍 Visit Blondie in JBR DubaiProduced by Pineapple Audio Production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.