This episode of Conversations with Coach LA challenges the dominant hustle culture narrative by redefining what success means on a personal and professional level. It explores how burnout, trauma, and societal pressure often mask as ambition, and how self-awareness and self-care can lead to more aligned, sustainable achievements. Listen as host, psychotherapist, Coach invites author, Vick Breed to the virtual couch to unpack these key themes: Key Themes: - The psychological toll of hustle culture - Resilience vs. toxic productivity - Redefining success beyond financial metrics - Gendered and racialized expectations in success narratives - The role of community in healing and redefining goals More about this episode's guest: Vick Breedy is an author, entrepreneur, and self-care advocate on a mission to help people activate their "Bounce Back Magic." She is the founder of the Selfish Women's Group and the Stereotyped Men's Group, which offer community spaces for healing, reflection, and resilience. Through her books, apparel, and signature events, she promotes redefining adversity as fuel for transformation.
Join licensed psychotherapist and radio host Lakisha "Coach LA" Austin on Conversations with Coach LA this Sunday, June 8th at 10pm, for an empowering conversation with author and entrepreneur Vick Breedy. This episode marks the beginning of Series 3 in Season 7, themed “Redefining Success: Personal, Professional & Financial Growth.”
Together, they’ll explore how hustle culture perpetuates burnout, particularly for Black women, and how redefining success through self-care, purpose, and alignment is the key to sustainable growth.
This episode will be broadcast on Boston’s only Black-owned media station, Urban Heat 98.1FM, and streamed on iHeartRadio.
Tune in and discover how to activate your Bounce Back Magic.
Learn more at VickBreedy.com and CoachLA.com.