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EPISODE · Oct 22, 2024 · 1H 5M

The Courage to Reinvent: When Walking Away Is the Way Forward

from TonyTidbit: A Black Executive Perspective

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/the-courage-to-reinvent-when-walking-away-is-the-way-forward Episode Video Link: In this compelling episode of the Black Executive Perspective podcast, host Tony Tidbit interviews Matt Schuster, co-founder of ADDRA Labs. Matt shares his remarkable transition from being a successful Chief Revenue Officer to making a bold decision to leave his career. He candidly discusses the mental health challenges, including contemplating suicide. Matt also explores his transformative journey through endurance sports, discovering self-worth beyond corporate success, and the entrepreneurial insights behind ADDRA Labs. The episode also touches on the importance of mental resilience, the LESS initiative (Learn, Empathize, Share, Stop) to stop discrimination, and the value of pursuing true fulfillment beyond external achievements. ▶︎ In This Episode 00:00: A Dark Night: Contemplating Life Insurance00:29: Introduction to the Podcast and Today's Guest01:20: Meet Matt Schuster: Background and Family06:58: Matt's Career Journey: From Sales to C-Suite12:05: The Mental Health Struggles Begin24:17: The Breaking Point: A Life-Altering Decision30:55: The Breaking Point: Stepping Down from the CEO Role31:23: A Heartfelt Conversation with a Friend32:22: The Struggle of Hiding Mental Health Issues33:39: Resignation and the Onset of the Pandemic35:36: The Deep Spiral and Seeking Solace in Exercise36:57: Discovering the Healing Power of Exercise39:17: From Exercise to Endurance Sports41:12: The Journey to Self-Discovery and Mental Strength47:16: Launching a New Venture: ADDRA Labs53:42: Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom01:03:22: BEP's Call to Action: LESS🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and Subscribe Listen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .

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