Burnout, Boundaries & Becoming: Leading Without Losing Yourself with Mickey Fitch-Collins, PhD | Next Level Voices Ep. 39

Welcome to Episode 39 of the Next Level Voices Series on Kultivation w/ Kevie!In this episode, I sit down with Mickey Fitch-Collins, a leadership skills facilitator, PhD, and host of The Learn It Lounge podcast. Mickey’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership is not about titles — it’s about influence, confidence, and how we show up for others.We talk about her unconventional journey, including becoming the youngest professional bass fisherman in the country at just 14 years old, teaching people two and three times her age, and how those early experiences shaped her confidence and public speaking skills. Mickey opens up about her career pivot from higher education leadership into corporate learning and development, what the events of 9/11 taught her about community and leadership, and why leadership must be cultivated over time rather than learned in quick fixes.We also explore leadership myths, the importance of emotional intelligence, why introverts and extroverts lead differently, and how artificial intelligence can be used as a powerful tool to reclaim time, increase creativity, and support personal and professional growth. This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned whether they are “leader enough” or felt called to try something new but hesitated.🔗 Stay Connected Instagram | Threads | TikTok | Facebook | LinkedIn 🌐 Website📱 Connect with Mickey Fitch-Collins LinkedIn 🌐 Website/PodcastNeed help editing your own podcast episodes?Book my editor on Fiverr → Click HereExplore all of my favorite creator tools — including StreamYard and Descript — on my Affiliate Links page → Click Here🔶 Interested in being a guest on Kultivation w/ Kevie: A Self-Empowerment Podcast?Send me a message on PodMatch → Click Here✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, rate, and review the podcast. Your support helps more people discover these empowering conversations.