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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

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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/

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🎧 Episode 174: How to Build Executive Presence, Resilience, and Real Influence with Whitney Faires (Part 2)

In Part 2 of this high-impact conversation, executive coach and leadership expert Whitney Faires returns to unpack the deeper barriers holding leaders back—and how to break through them with clarity, confidence, and courage.

We dive into the real cost of unchecked ambition, how to coach even the most resistant high performers, and what it takes to develop executive presence in a noisy, distracted world.

If you’ve ever struggled to slow down, stay present, or shift from proving to truly leading—this episode will hit home.

We explore:

• How to redefine executive presence in the age of Zoom, distraction, and burnout
• Why imposter syndrome is more common at the top than you think
• The keys to coaching high performers who are stuck in ego, resistance, or exhaustion
• How ambition can sabotage your impact if left unchecked
• Why mid-level leaders are the most overlooked (and most important) tier in every company
• One daily gut-check Whitney uses to help leaders align with their values
• The most powerful advice Whitney would give if it were her last day on earth

🔑 Key takeaways:

• Executive presence starts with internal clarity—not external polish
• Resistance isn’t a personality trait, it’s often unprocessed fear
• Ambition without awareness can hurt your leadership brand
• You don’t need a title to lead, but you do need intention

💡 Quotes to remember:

📚 Resources mentioned:

✨ Learn more about Whitney’s work and coaching:
www.whitneyfaires.com

📲 Connect with Whitney:
Instagram – @whitney_faires
LinkedIn – Whitney Faires

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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http://www.youtube.com/@evokegreatness