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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 8 MIN

[Hot Take] When You Stay At Your Job Longer Than You Should

from The Kickback With Keri

There comes a point in many of our careers when pushing through no longer feels like strength; it feels like survival.Nutrition coach, pharmacist, and fitness instructor Melanie Smith shares what it looked like to navigate burnout, workplace microaggressions, and the quiet signs that something wasn’t right. We talk about the emotional toll of staying too long, the clarity that came through therapy, and how she ultimately prepared to walk away and build her business Moves with Melanie.Listen to the full episode here.Connect with Melanie Smith:Website → mymoveswithmelanie.comInstagram → @moveswithmelanieTikTok → @moveswithmelanieYouTube → @moveswithmelanie📧 Your curated dose of Black culture, brand spotlights & real inspiration. Subscribe to the newsletter → kerihenderson.com/newsletter🛍️ Shop With Intention. Shop Black-Owned. Products that actually fit into your everyday life → https://bit.ly/12-products-everyday-life📲 Stay in the loop:Instagram → @kerilhenderson | @thekickbackwithkeriYouTube → @kerilhendersonTikTok @thekickbackwithkeriShop Affiliates:Get 10% off Dosso Beauty → https://dossobeauty.com/KERIHENDERSONEnjoying the podcast? Support the show

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[Hot Take] When You Stay At Your Job Longer Than You Should

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There comes a point in many of our careers when pushing through no longer feels like strength; it feels like survival.Nutrition coach, pharmacist, and fitness instructor Melanie Smith shares what it looked like to navigate burnout, workplace...

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