Kaitlyn Rios, Susan Zeke, and Navigating Workplace Toxicity
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Host: Nicole
Guest: Kaitlyn Rios – Founder of Faced With Grace, Nonprofit Leader, Wound Care Specialist, and Co-Author of Shattering Stereotypes
In this heartfelt and powerful episode of Hello Moxie, host Nicole is joined by the inspiring Kaitlyn Rios—a physical therapist turned medical device sales professional, wound care specialist, nonprofit founder, and newly published author.
💡 What You'll Hear in This Episode:
Kaitlyn takes us on a journey through her personal and professional transformation:
- Her early career in physical therapy and the toxic workplace environments that pushed her to the edge.
- The pivotal moment that inspired her to create her nonprofit, Faced With Grace, which supports women navigating toxic workplaces and educates young women on healthy workplace culture and leadership.
- The story behind her chapter in the newly launched collaborative book "Shattering Stereotypes: Fiercely Forging Forward", where she shares her journey of leaving the “expected path” and embracing peace, power, and purpose.
- A beautiful tribute to two of her biggest role models—her mom Susan Zeke and aunt Barbara Hutchinson—and how their stories shaped her resilience and perspective.
- Her unique approach to mindfulness and self-compassion, from romanticizing the mundane to grounding herself through creative rituals like ceramics.
- Her reflections on listening to her body and intuition in moments of crisis—and how we can all do the same.
✨ Key Themes:
- Resilience through toxic workplaces
- Empowerment through intentional living
- The power of mentorship and family
- Self-compassion, creativity, and grounding
- Recognizing and honoring your inner voice
🔗 Connect with Kaitlyn Rios
🌐 Website: https://www.facedwithgrace.org
📘 Pre-order her book: Shattering Stereotypes: Fiercely Forging Forward
→ Pre-order here
📅 RSVP to the next free community round table
→ Register Here
💖 Donate to support her mission
→ Give to Faced With Grace
👕 Shop Mental Health Merch & Give Back
→ Find The Good: Shope here!
🧠 10% of proceeds go to Mental Health America
💫 A portion also goes back to support Faced With Grace
📲 Follow Kaitlyn on Social:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriosptdptcws/
Instagram: @facedwithgrace18
YouTube: @facedwithgrace
Email: [email protected]
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