They Said It Was Normal… But It Nearly Broke Me

from Business Building Blocks Podcast · host Kristina Schmitt

Send us Fan Mail"What if the drive to work felt heavier than the job itself?"In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Kaitlyn Rios, founder & President of Faced with Grace, shares her raw journey through toxic workplaces—and the moment that changed everything. From silent microaggressions to full-blown burnout, Kaitlyn’s story will resonate with anyone who's ever felt unseen, unsupported, or suffocated at work.🌿 Learn how to spot the subtle signs of toxicity, how to heal after harm, and what healthy leadership really looks like. Whether you're in the storm or trying to recover from one, this episode is your reminder: You're not alone, and you're not crazy.💼 Listen now and join us on a mission to eradicate workplace toxicity, one courageous woman at a time.📺 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sNVAeQIxy1wConnect with Kaitlyn:🔗 facedwithgrace.org | 💌 [email protected]📄 Free Resource: Download The Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life and start leading with confidence! 👉 Get it here: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/the-ultimate-leadership-frameworkFRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS : https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🔗 Stay Connected:🌐 Website: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristinaschmitt.ca/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristina-schmitt-development/🚀 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristinashmittdevelopment/#ToxicWorkplaces #HealthyLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #BusinessBuildingBlocksPodcast #FacedWithGrace #WomensLeadership #BurnoutRecovery #WorkplaceWellness ✨ Introducing Smooth Start: The New Hire Success Kit A simple, proven framework to help leaders bring new hires up to speed in 90 days without adding more work to your calendar. 👉 Get the Smooth Start Kit — Only $97📅 Ready to talk about how to build that kind of culture in your team or family? Book a free 30-minute consultation:https://tidycal.com/1gvq821/30-minute-meeting ✨ FREE RESOURCES ✨ Unlock the blueprint for leadership success – download your FREE Ultimate Leadership FRAMEWORK: 7 Steps to Building a Successful Business Without Sacrificing Your Life today! 🚨 FRAMEWORK FOR DIFFICULT CONVERSATIONS: https://www.kristinaschmitt.ca/framework-for-difficult-conversations🌱 Explore Kristina’s Asynchronous Coaching Program here: Lead with Confidence, Even When Life’s Busy

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