What If a Toxic Job Forced You to Choose Wellness Over Work? Melanie Smith Walked Away to Heal
In this powerful episode, we’re diving into health, healing, and the power of betting on yourself. I sit down with Melanie Smith, a pharmacist, integrative health coach and group fitness instructor, who made a bold leap from corporate life to full-time entrepreneurship. Melanie shares how microaggressions in the workplace, a supportive therapist, and a strong sense of purpose led her to build a wellness brand focused on helping others thrive in their bodies and minds. Whether you’re navigating burnout, curious about entrepreneurship, or just looking for some real talk about health and wellness, this episode is for you.
“I would not advise any of my friends that are dating someone that's being emotionally abused by them to stay with them. Same thing, if you feel like your mental health is taking a toll on you in your corporate environment, you have every right to formulate a plan, create the exit strategy and leave.”
Melanie Smith
Key Topics Covered
How to care for your mental and physical health in challenging times
Why Melanie left a steady corporate career to bet on herself
Microaggressions Black women face in the workplace
How Melanie planned her exit and used her resources wisely
The role therapy played in helping her make life-changing decisions
What it really looks like to be self-employed in the early months
