Success Without Burnout: Marjorie Jenkins on Executive Wellness, Leadership, and Sustainable Performance

Are you thriving in your career but secretly feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or on the brink of burnout? In this inspiring episode of Your American Dream, host Anisha Jennings sits down with Marjorie Jenkins, a Corporate Wellness Strategist, author, and Executive Wellness Coach who specializes in helping high-performing women of color and leadership teams overcome burnout and achieve sustainable success. Marjorie shares powerful insights on redefining success without self-sacrifice — offering practical tools and perspective shifts around nervous system regulation, resilience, and wellness-driven leadership. About the Guest Marjorie Jenkins is a Corporate Wellness Strategist, author, and Executive Wellness Coach passionate about helping high-performing leaders prioritize their well-being without compromising their success. Through her work, she empowers women of color and leadership teams to overcome burnout, build resilience, and lead with clarity and intention. With a strong focus on nervous system regulation and sustainable performance, Marjorie brings a transformative approach to leadership in today’s high-pressure world. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why burnout is so common among high achievers — and how to recognize the signs Marjorie’s strategies for regulating your nervous system and sustaining peak performance How to achieve success without sacrificing your health, identity, or peace Practical steps to build wellness into your leadership style The importance of protecting your peace while pursuing excellence Episode Outline Introduction to Marjorie Jenkins (0:53) Marjorie's Background and Heritage (1:30) Returning to Birmingham (4:22) Journey into Wellness (5:27) Corporate Challenges and Burnout (7:06) Starting Her Business (12:02) Advice for Preventing Burnout (14:27) Practical Tips for Nervous System Reset (16:22) Sustainable Success and Balance (19:07) Mindset Shifts for Effective Leadership (20:07) Defining Success and Prioritization (21:55) Working with Marjorie (22:45) The American Dream Today (24:09) Closing Thoughts (25:24) Connect with Marjorie Jenkins Want to learn more about Tania’s work or connect with her directly? 🌐 Website → https://www.tyhyoga.com/ 📧 Email → [email protected] 💼 LinkedIn → linkedin.com/in/mjenkins1 🎙 Services / Freebie / Offer →https://tyhyoga.systeme.io/stressfreeworkday Closing Inspiration “Success isn’t about how much you can endure — it’s about how well you can sustain your purpose without losing yourself in the process.” If you’ve been feeling like success requires constant exhaustion, this episode will remind you that there is a healthier, more sustainable way to thrive. ✨ Ways to Work with Me (Anisha Jennings) 🌐 Website → https://jenningstechcorner.com/packages/ 📅 Book a Free Strategy Call → https://cal.com/anishajennings 📧 Email → [email protected] 📸 Follow me on Instagram → @jenningstechcorner ⭐ Loved this episode? Your reviews help this podcast grow and reach more amazing listeners! If today’s conversation inspired you, please leave a quick rating & review — it means the world. 💛