In today’s episodes we get real with Hazel Harve from Carefree Black Girl about the challenges high achievers face when relationships fall apart. Together, we unpack why losing friends is sometimes part of the journey, how hustle culture adds to the strain, and what it takes to rebuild balance in both your personal and professional life. We also cover the myths behind hustle culture, the importance of self-care, and practical tools to help you feel more balanced without compromising on your ambitions.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why high achievers often lose friends while climbing toward success
• The emotional impact of ambition on relationships and self-care
• How to prioritize both meaningful connections and personal goals
• Practical ways to let go of toxic relationships and embrace healing
• Why hustle culture is hurting more than helping high achievers
• How to redefine productivity and prioritize self-care
• Simple strategies to incorporate grace into your daily routines
• The power of reflecting on setbacks and using them as tools for growth

Key Moments:

• Listener Question: Handling guilt over losing friendships while staying ambitious (1:00)
• Hazel’s personal story of heartbreak and self-reflection (10:00)
• How to set boundaries with hustle culture to avoid burnout (15:00)
• Tools for rebuilding self-care and grace after emotional setbacks (25:00)

Check out Episode 84: The White Space Method

Connect with Hazel:

Instagram/TikTok: @HazelHarve

Podcast: Carefree Black Girl (available on Spotify, Apple, and Revolt Podcast Network)

Take the Boss Babe Archetype Test to discover your unique self-care style at BossBabeReset.com/test!

• Designed for high-achieving corporate women and female entrepreneurs, this podcast tackles the pressures of hustle culture, work anxiety, and burnout by sharing practical self-care and productivity strategies, helping you combat overworking and thrive in your career with balance and resilience.

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