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EPISODE · Jul 8, 2025 · 42 MIN

How to Recover from Burnout—and Build a Career You Actually Want with Maya Watson.

from Not Just One Thing - The Portfolio Career Playbook

Maya Watson was living the dream—on paper. High-profile roles at Netflix and OWN. A résumé full of wins. But inside? She was exhausted. Burnt out. Out of alignment. So she stepped away.In this episode, Maya shares what it really took to recover from burnout and rebuild a career rooted in purpose, peace, and personal truth. From major pivots to quiet reflection, this conversation is a powerful reminder that sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is pause.We talk about:– Why burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it’s misalignment– The shift from performance to purpose– How Maya went from Netflix exec to intention-led coach– The power of rest, reflection, and letting go– And how to reconnect with who you’re becoming—not just what you’ve doneWhether you’re in a transition, feeling stuck, or just tired of grinding through—it’s okay to want more and want peace.Connect with Me: Instagram, LinkedIn & TikTok & PodcastEmail: [email protected] with Descript - https://get.descript.com/cmkomn9cn2tmSound - Keith Giordano - https://keithgiordanomusic.com/Artwork - Wyeth Hansen - https://wyeth-hansen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Maya Watson was living the dream—on paper. High-profile roles at Netflix and OWN. A résumé full of wins. But inside? She was exhausted. Burnt out. Out of alignment. So she stepped away.In this episode, Maya shares what it really took to recover from burnout and rebuild a career rooted in purpose, peace, and personal truth. From major pivots to quiet reflection, this conversation is a powerful reminder that sometimes the most courageous thing you can do is pause.We talk about:– Why burnout isn’t just exhaustion—it’s misalignment– The shift from performance to purpose– How Maya went from Netflix exec to intention-led coach– The power of rest, reflection, and letting go– And how to reconnect with who you’re becoming—not just what you’ve doneWhether you’re in a transition, feeling stuck, or just tired of grinding through—it’s okay to want more and want peace.Connect with Me: Instagram, LinkedIn & TikTok & PodcastEmail: [email protected] with Descript - https://get.descript.com/cmkomn9cn2tmSound - Keith Giordano - https://keithgiordanomusic.com/Artwork - Wyeth Hansen - https://wyeth-hansen.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Maya Watson was living the dream—on paper. High-profile roles at Netflix and OWN. A résumé full of wins. But inside? She was exhausted. Burnt out. Out of alignment. So she stepped away.In this episode, Maya shares what it really took to recover from...

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