How Ambitious Women Overcome Burnout, Set Boundaries & Lead with Confidence | Sophia Mikelionis

What if the real reason more women are not at the table… is not lack of ambition—but burnout?In this powerful episode of Unbreakable Mompreneurs, Charisse Walker sits down with Sophia Mikelionis, Life & Career Coach and founder of Gearing Together, to uncover the truth no one is talking about:👉 Ambitious women are burning out before they ever reach the level of influence they are capable of.With over 15 years in high-pressure corporate finance roles at companies like AbbVie, Kellogg, Ferrero, and Kraft, Sophia knows what it means to succeed on paper… while silently running on empty.Until everything changed.Now, she helps high-achieving women stop outsourcing their self-worth, break free from burnout cycles, and lead from a place of clarity, energy, and purpose.In this episode, you will learn:✨ Why success on paper often leads to burnout in real life✨ How to stop living in “fire drill mode” and start leading from flow✨ The hidden patterns keeping women stuck in overwork and exhaustion✨ How to set boundaries that actually stick (without guilt)✨ Why writing down your vision changes everything✨ How to make powerful decisions under pressure✨ The simple shifts that help you reclaim your time, energy, and identitySophia also shares her signature Liberated Leader™ Method, designed to help women:✔ Recalibrate their energy and break performance traps✔ Reclaim their voice through unapologetic communication✔ Realign their lives to lead with purpose—not pressureThis is not about doing less.It is about leading differently.Because here is the truth:👉 You cannot lead if you are running on empty.👉 And the world cannot afford to lose your voice before you use it.If you are an ambitious woman, entrepreneur, or mom trying to balance success without losing yourself… this episode is for you.👩‍💼 ABOUT YOUR HOST – CHARISSE WALKERCharisse Walker is a real estate professional, investor, speaker, and host of the Unbreakable Mompreneurs podcast. She is passionate about helping women build successful businesses while creating strong, lasting families. Through her platform, she shares real conversations, practical strategies, and empowering stories to help women truly thrive in both life and business.🌐 Website: https://charissewalker.com📲 Instagram: https://instagram.com/charissewalker1🎯 ABOUT SOPHIA MIKELIONISSophia Mikelionis is a Life & Career Coach and founder of Gearing Together. After 15+ years in corporate finance and earning her MBA from Syracuse and BBA from Howard, she now helps ambitious women break free from burnout and lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose.Through coaching, workshops, and speaking, Sophia empowers first-generation leaders and mission-driven women to redefine success and build sustainable, fulfilling careers.If this episode resonated with you:🔑 CALL TO ACTION👍 Like💬 Comment your biggest takeaway🔔 Subscribe for more powerful conversationsAnd share this with a woman who needs to hear this message.