What if there was a way to thrive professionally without burning out? Imagine a world where you don’t have to choose between career success and your own well-being.
Boss Babe Reset is for high-achieving women in corporate, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are tired of hustle culture and ready to redefine success through sustainable self-care. It's time to build a career you love without sacrificing your health.
In this podcast, you’ll discover:
Proven self-care strategies that fit into even the busiest schedules.
Actionable productivity hacks that boost results without overworking.
Tips for managing stress and maintaining wellness while pursuing big goals.
I’m Ericka Nicole, a current corporate warrior who’s not only navigating a demanding career but also building my own skincare brand, SILKENN. I know firsthand the pressure of balancing big goals with the need for self-care. After realizing that success at the expense of my health wasn’t real success, I committed to integrating self-care into my life. Now, I’m here to help other ambitious women like you reach your goals without burning out.
Tune in every Monday for empowering episodes packed with practical tips to help you balance your drive with self-care, feel fulfilled, and embrace success on your own terms. Hit play on episode 80 to learn the viral self-care hack every high achiever needs.
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133: Untangling Your Identity and Self Worth From Work and Hustle Culture
Monday, January 5, 2026 • Duration 35:34
Today we are running back the BEST episode of 2025, enjoy!
As high achievers are are always booked, busy, and praised for it. But under the glow of the wins and the grind, there’s a deeper question we don’t ask enough: Who am I if I’m not achieving?
In this episode, we’re getting real about the unspoken pressure to become your job—and the emotional fallout that comes with it. If your self-worth has been riding shotgun with your success, it’s time to pull over and reset.
In this episode, we dive into:
Why high achievers link self-worth to performance
The signs your identity is tangled in your output
How hustle culture is glorified burnout in disguise
Practical ways to reclaim joy, rest, and your whole damn self
The truth about failing — and why it doesn’t mean you are a failure
What it really means to succeed on your own terms
Make a "No Resume Required" Joy List — a reminder that you are more than your inbox, your LinkedIn profile, or your launch metrics. Because joy is your birthright, not a productivity reward.
💥 Take the FREE Boss Babe Archetype Quiz — Find out your self-care style and how to thrive without burning out.
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Pep Talk: "2026 is OUR Year"
Thursday, January 1, 2026 • Duration 05:58
Dear boss babe — you made it through 2025!!
If you’re listening to this, it’s not by accident. There’s a version of you that’s been trying to get your attention all year long. She’s been whispering through your exhaustion, nudging you through frustration, and showing up every time you felt stuck. And I need you to hear me clearly: you are closer to becoming her than you think.
This episode is the reminder your nervous system has been asking for.
This is not a lecture. This is a pep talk — the kind you listen to when you’re ambitious, tired, emotionally aware, and done pretending hustle culture is sustainable.
I’m speaking directly to the high achiever who’s been pushing through burnout, ignoring her body, and second-guessing herself even while making progress. I’m sharing the mindset shifts I learned while juggling a nine-to-five, building a brand, growing a team, fundraising, and protecting my mental health in the middle of it all.
This episode is about real self care, listening to your energy, and allowing yourself to evolve without guilt.
Why you can’t outwork a disregulated nervous system
How burnout shows up as information — not failure
Why rest is a system and a strategy, not something you earn
The truth about boundaries, delegation, and self-respect
Why wanting more doesn’t make you ungrateful
How reinvention doesn’t require permission — only a decision
And why small, imperfect steps matter more than drastic changes
✨ If this pep talk hit home, share it with a fellow boss babe who needs encouragement
⭐ Leave a 5-star rating & review — it helps more women break free from hustle culture
🎧 Listen to the full episode (Episode 132) where I break down the 25 lessons that shaped my year
💌 Save this episode and come back to it anytime you need a reminder of who you’re becoming
hustle culture, self care, burn out, high achiever, ambition and burnout, nervous system regulation, real self care, soft life, alignment, reinvention
This podcast was produced by: @yourgirlmedia
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128: Day in the Life of a Busy Founder While Working a 9 to 5 ( without burn out)
Monday, December 1, 2025 • Duration 36:45
Ever feel like you’re living two lives — the reliable 9–5 woman and the ambitious founder quietly building her empire before and after work?
In today’s episode, I am breaking down what it really looks like to be a female founder working a 9–5 while managing energy, structure, and mindset—without burning out or feeding toxic hustle culture.
A realistic “day in the life” of juggling a job + a business
Why energy zoning beats time management every time
The self-care habits that keep high achievers grounded
The identity shift from employee → CEO (yes, even if you still have a boss)
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This podcast was produced by Your Girl Media: @yourgirlmedia
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hustle culture, female founder, high achiever, self care, women entrepreneurs, balancing a 9–5 and a business
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50: Is Your Drive for Success Overpowering Your Faith? High Achievers Need Balance
Season 2 · Episode 50
Monday, April 29, 2024 • Duration 43:28
Let this episode be a reminder to trust in God, his plan, and his flow- because life is flowing y'all! It’s been a minute since we’ve had a chit chat sesh and a lot has been going on this year with birthday celebrations, medical scare ( it’s all okay!), job changes, tensions with relationships, and massive incredible movements happening in my skin care business, Silkenn.
I have been more intentional with my relationship with God and life is becoming more and more abundant every day. Excited to catch up and talk about life updates!
Books I'm Reading:
Million Dollar Weekend By Noah Kagen
Tuesday With Morrie
Catch up with me on Instagram:
@theerickanicole
@behindthesilkpod
If you want more self care tips along with daily affirmations, make sure to check out our FREE Self Care Guide to use daily.
Welcome to Boss Babe Reset, the ultimate podcast for high-achieving women in corporate careers, female entrepreneurs, and business professionals seeking sustainable self-care strategies. Designed for ambitious women balancing career growth with personal well-being, each episode dives into the real-life challenges of managing work pressure, preventing burnout, and overcoming work anxiety. We’ll explore actionable tips on how to boost productivity without overworking, maintain mental wellness in hustle culture, and achieve success without sacrificing self-care.
Whether you're navigating a demanding career in corporate, building your own business, or simply looking to find balance as a high achiever, Boss Babe Reset provides the tools, insights, and motivation to thrive without burnout. Tune in to uncover wellness practices and productivity hacks that empower you to meet your goals while preserving your mental and physical health. Embrace self-care that works, and let’s redefine success together.
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49: Why High Achievers Should Embrace Wellness Travel for Self-Care and Balance
Monday, April 22, 2024 • Duration 43:13
Luxury wellness trips aren't just for the wealthy. On today's episode we have on wellness travel expert, Sarah Adams from Quality Time Travels and we are talking about taking wellness abroad but for everyone's budget.
I this episode we will cover:
What is wellness travel?
Why wellness travel isn't just for the rich
Is life better and healthier abroad?
Why our health is our wealth
What is the TOP destination for budget travel but luxury wellness trips
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If you want more self care tips along with daily affirmations, make sure to check out our FREE Self Care Guide to use daily.
Welcome to Boss Babe Reset, the ultimate podcast for high-achieving women in corporate careers, female entrepreneurs, and business professionals seeking sustainable self-care strategies. Designed for ambitious women balancing career growth with personal well-being, each episode dives into the real-life challenges of managing work pressure, preventing burnout, and overcoming work anxiety. We’ll explore actionable tips on how to boost productivity without overworking, maintain mental wellness in hustle culture, and achieve success without sacrificing self-care.
Whether you're navigating a demanding career in corporate, building your own business, or simply looking to find balance as a high achiever, Boss Babe Reset provides the tools, insights, and motivation to thrive without burnout. Tune in to uncover wellness practices and productivity hacks that empower you to meet your goals while preserving your mental and physical health. Embrace self-care that works, and let’s redefine success together.
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48: You’re Not Lazy: How High Achievers Can Embrace Self-Care to Boost Discipline
Season 2 · Episode 48
Monday, April 15, 2024 • Duration 22:26
You aren't lazy, life is busy and it can be hard to stick to our self promises.
In today's episode, I want to reassure you that you are not alone in your practice of creating a more disciplined life. It takes finding out your why, understanding who you are, your current mental health state, and who are you really surrounding yourself with?
Let's dive deeper into what discipline actually means and how you can make it more attainable in your life.
If you want more self care tips along with daily affirmations, make sure to check out our FREE Self Care Guide to use daily.
Welcome to Boss Babe Reset, the ultimate podcast for high-achieving women in corporate careers, female entrepreneurs, and business professionals seeking sustainable self-care strategies. Designed for ambitious women balancing career growth with personal well-being, each episode dives into the real-life challenges of managing work pressure, preventing burnout, and overcoming work anxiety. We’ll explore actionable tips on how to boost productivity without overworking, maintain mental wellness in hustle culture, and achieve success without sacrificing self-care.
Whether you're navigating a demanding career in corporate, building your own business, or simply looking to find balance as a high achiever, Boss Babe Reset provides the tools, insights, and motivation to thrive without burnout. Tune in to uncover wellness practices and productivity hacks that empower you to meet your goals while preserving your mental and physical health. Embrace self-care that works, and let’s redefine success together.
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47: From Outfits to Confidence: Why High Achievers Should Invest in Fashion Self-Care
Season 2 · Episode 47
Monday, April 8, 2024 • Duration 49:06
On today's episode, we have on my favorite fashionista friend, Simone Webb. Fashion is truly a form of self care and we believe when you look good, you feel good.
On today's episode we cover:
Why fashion is such an important form of self care and identity
How to plan your outfits
Best simple tricks to start elevating your style
Fast fashion on a budget or sustainable fashion?
Simone's best shopping secrets
Connect with Simone:
@monieinthecity
If you want more self care tips along with daily affirmations, make sure to check out our FREE Self Care Guide to use daily.
Welcome to Boss Babe Reset, the ultimate podcast for high-achieving women in corporate careers, female entrepreneurs, and business professionals seeking sustainable self-care strategies. Designed for ambitious women balancing career growth with personal well-being, each episode dives into the real-life challenges of managing work pressure, preventing burnout, and overcoming work anxiety. We’ll explore actionable tips on how to boost productivity without overworking, maintain mental wellness in hustle culture, and achieve success without sacrificing self-care.
Whether you're navigating a demanding career in corporate, building your own business, or simply looking to find balance as a high achiever, Boss Babe Reset provides the tools, insights, and motivation to thrive without burnout. Tune in to uncover wellness practices and productivity hacks that empower you to meet your goals while preserving your mental and physical health. Embrace self-care that works, and let’s redefine success together.
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46: Waiting for Your Moment? Why High Achievers Must Stay Positive and Resilient
Monday, April 1, 2024 • Duration 27:05
On today's episode, I want to talk about our comeback season, don't let them count you out! We are talking about staying positive and fight forward despite life's challenges or pressures from others. Waiting for our time to shine and getting up when life pushes you down is hard. Being resilient is just hard in general, and that is what I want to shed light on today.
In this episode we will cover:
Waiting for your moment to shine
Comparing your journey to to others
Staying resilient is risky but always rewarding
And six practical ways you can keep your head up and stay resilient through the hard times
If you want more self care tips along with daily affirmations, make sure to check out our FREE Self Care Guide to use daily.
Welcome to Boss Babe Reset, the ultimate podcast for high-achieving women in corporate careers, female entrepreneurs, and business professionals seeking sustainable self-care strategies. Designed for ambitious women balancing career growth with personal well-being, each episode dives into the real-life challenges of managing work pressure, preventing burnout, and overcoming work anxiety. We’ll explore actionable tips on how to boost productivity without overworking, maintain mental wellness in hustle culture, and achieve success without sacrificing self-care.
Whether you're navigating a demanding career in corporate, building your own business, or simply looking to find balance as a high achiever, Boss Babe Reset provides the tools, insights, and motivation to thrive without burnout. Tune in to uncover wellness practices and productivity hacks that empower you to meet your goals while preserving your mental and physical health. Embrace self-care that works, and let’s redefine success together.
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45: Why Loving Yourself First Is Non-Negotiable for High Achievers
Season 2 · Episode 45
Monday, March 25, 2024 • Duration 43:19
In today's episode we are talking about loving ourselves including our past, present and future selves. Joining me is Darius McCallum a dedicated math teacher and math graduate of Time's 2000 math teaching program, and founder of the soon-to-be game Chattergories. We cover his past of overcoming adversity, making real genuine connections with those around us and always pouring love into ourselves.
In this episode we discuss:
How Darnell can be a better man and community leader year after year
How Darnell's life changed from party lifestyle to taking care and being a guardian for his younger brother who was in a bad situation
How to let go of self pressures being the only black man in PWI spaces
The importance of vision boards and positive self talk and affirmations
How to stay motivated keep reminding yourself that success is a process and journey
If you want more self care tips along with daily affirmations, make sure to check out our FREE Self Care Guide to use daily.
Welcome to Boss Babe Reset, the ultimate podcast for high-achieving women in corporate careers, female entrepreneurs, and business professionals seeking sustainable self-care strategies. Designed for ambitious women balancing career growth with personal well-being, each episode dives into the real-life challenges of managing work pressure, preventing burnout, and overcoming work anxiety. We’ll explore actionable tips on how to boost productivity without overworking, maintain mental wellness in hustle culture, and achieve success without sacrificing self-care.
Whether you're navigating a demanding career in corporate, building your own business, or simply looking to find balance as a high achiever, Boss Babe Reset provides the tools, insights, and motivation to thrive without burnout. Tune in to uncover wellness practices and productivity hacks that empower you to meet your goals while preserving your mental and physical health. Embrace self-care that works, and let’s redefine success together.
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44: Why High Achievers Struggle with Being Present and How to Fix It
Season 2 · Episode 44
Monday, March 18, 2024 • Duration 20:07
In today's episode, I want to talk about how we can become more present with ourselves, our relationships, and where we are in life. We may be somewhere physcially, but our mind is always elsewhere. I was recently on a retreat with my husband and I found myself struggling to even enjoy my weekend getaway, because I couldn't stay present. This brought up the question of: when was the last time you were TRULY present?
Something to think about and what we are diving into in today's episode.
If you want more self care tips along with daily affirmations, make sure to check out our FREE Self Care Guide to use daily.
Welcome to Boss Babe Reset, the ultimate podcast for high-achieving women in corporate careers, female entrepreneurs, and business professionals seeking sustainable self-care strategies. Designed for ambitious women balancing career growth with personal well-being, each episode dives into the real-life challenges of managing work pressure, preventing burnout, and overcoming work anxiety. We’ll explore actionable tips on how to boost productivity without overworking, maintain mental wellness in hustle culture, and achieve success without sacrificing self-care.
Whether you're navigating a demanding career in corporate, building your own business, or simply looking to find balance as a high achiever, Boss Babe Reset provides the tools, insights, and motivation to thrive without burnout. Tune in to uncover wellness practices and productivity hacks that empower you to meet your goals while preserving your mental and physical health. Embrace self-care that works, and let’s redefine success together.
Welcome to Boss Babe Reset, the ultimate podcast for high-achieving women in corporate careers, female entrepreneurs, and business professionals seeking sustainable self-care strategies. Designed for ambitious women balancing career growth with personal well-being, each episode dives into the real-life challenges of managing work pressure, preventing burnout, and overcoming work anxiety. We’ll explore actionable tips on how to boost productivity without overworking, maintain mental wellness in hustle culture, and achieve success without sacrificing self-care.
Whether you're navigating a demanding career in corporate, building your own business, or simply looking to find balance as a high achiever, Boss Babe Reset provides the tools, insights, and motivation to thrive without burnout. Tune in to uncover wellness practices and productivity hacks that empower you to meet your goals while preserving your mental and physical health. Embrace self-care that works, and let’s redefine success together.
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