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🎧 Episode 177: How to Rise, Lead & Heal After Workplace Toxicity with Kaitlyn Rios (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this heartfelt and transformative conversation, Faced With Grace founder Kaitlyn Rios returns to explore the role of mental wellness in overcoming workplace adversity, why asking for help can be the scariest step, and how to build a future of healthier, more inclusive workplace cultures.

We talk openly about the stigma surrounding mental health, the shame that often keeps women silent, and why advocacy, both for yourself and for others, is non-negotiable. Kaitlyn also shares her long-term vision for equipping the next generation of female leaders with the tools, awareness, and confidence to recognize and avoid toxic environments before they begin their careers.

If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or unsupported at work, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to take action, starting with yourself.

We explore:

• Why asking for help is often the hardest and most pivotal step
• The hidden cost of ignoring mental health at work
• How generational stigma still impacts conversations around therapy and wellness
• Practical ways leaders can create safe spaces for vulnerability without becoming a therapist
• The Grit and Grace Collective: Kaitlyn’s vision for mentoring young women before they enter the workforce
• How to be a “luminous leader” and make a difference where you are right now
• Why leaving a toxic job isn’t always the only solution
• Kaitlyn’s most surprising lesson since launching Faced With Grace
• The one piece of wisdom she would share if it were her last day on earth

🔑 Key takeaways:

• You are not alone in your struggles, support exists if you’re willing to reach for it
• Mental wellness is as critical as physical health and should be addressed openly
• Leaders have the power to reduce stigma by creating space for honest conversations
• Preparation and self-awareness can help the next generation avoid toxicity altogether
• Advocacy for yourself is not selfish, it’s essential

💡 Quotes to remember:

• “Never stop advocating for yourself, because you matter.”
• “If your gut says something isn’t right, it probably isn’t.”
• “Your journey with mental wellness doesn’t end, it evolves.”

📚 Resources mentioned:

✨ Learn more about Faced With Grace: www.facedwithgrace.org

📧 Email Kaitlyn: connect@facedwithgrace.org

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🎧 Episode 176: How to Rise, Lead & Heal After Workplace Toxicity with Kaitlyn Rios (Part 1)

In Part 1 of this powerful conversation, Faced With Grace founder Kaitlyn Rios shares her deeply personal journey from surviving a toxic work environment to building a mission-driven organization that empowers women to rise above adversity with confidence, poise, and purpose.

We dive into the signs of workplace toxicity, how to recognize them early, and the first small but impactful steps you can take to protect your mental and emotional well-being. Kaitlyn also reveals why purpose is the core value that anchors her mission and the tools she uses to help women transform pain into power.

If you’ve ever questioned your worth because of a toxic workplace—or wondered how to turn hardship into meaningful change—this episode will resonate deeply.

We explore:

• The moment that sparked Kaitlyn’s mission to create Faced With Grace
• How past workplace trauma can unknowingly follow you into new roles
• Practical ways to spot toxicity before it escalates
• The role of mentorship and coaching in navigating and healing from adversity
• How to prevent support spaces from becoming complaint sessions
• The five core values that guide Faced With Grace
• Small, actionable steps to lead positively—no matter your title

🔑 Key takeaways:

• Toxicity has many faces—learning to spot it early is key to self-preservation
• Purpose can transform even the lowest moments into a catalyst for change
• Mentorship provides validation, perspective, and a roadmap forward
• Leadership isn’t about titles, it’s about the example you set daily

💡 Quotes to remember:

• “You are not alone. You have a support system here built in.”
• “Purpose is the anchor that keeps me moving forward, even when it’s hard.”
• “We can’t always erase trauma—but we can use it to create something better.”

📚 Resources mentioned:

✨ Learn more about Faced With Grace: www.facedwithgrace.org

📲 Connect with Kaitlyn:

LinkedIn – Kaitlyn Rios

A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!

Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.com

Follow me on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/

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🎧 Episode 175: Passing the Baton – Becoming the You That You Were Meant to Be

What if your old self wasn’t meant to come with you into your next season?

In this powerful solo episode, Sonnie unpacks the concept of passing the baton—the idea that we must honor the version of ourselves that got us this far… but also recognize when it’s time to let her go.

This isn’t about becoming someone else.
It’s about remembering who you’ve always been, underneath the layers of fear, pressure, people-pleasing, and pain.

If you’ve been stuck, restless, or quietly craving a new level of yourself—this is your moment.

We explore:

• Why your old self deserves gratitude, not judgment
• A live exercise to reconnect with the version of you who was on fire
• What’s keeping your greatness buried (and how to release it)
• The patterns that keep you on autopilot and how to interrupt them
• How to shift from surviving to creating
• Why your 2.0 self isn’t a fantasy, it’s your truest self waiting to rise

🔑 Key takeaways:

• The version of you that felt brilliant, bold, and confident is still you
• Your next level requires a new identity...not new credentials
• Shedding the old isn’t a loss, it’s a return
• You don’t have to hustle for your worthiness
• It’s time to say yes to the version of you that’s been waiting

💡 Quotes to remember:

• “Your old self got you this far. Thank her—and then pass the baton.”
• “You are not behind. You are not too late. You are ready.”
• “Stop dragging your old identity into a future that wasn’t built for her.”
• “Don’t let this be a slow burn. Let it be a blaze.”

A rising tide raises all ships, and I invite you along on this journey to Evoke Greatness!

Check out my website: www.evokegreatness.com

Follow me on:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonnie-linebarger-899b9a52/

https://www.instagram.com/evoke.greatness/

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