What happens when success on paper doesn’t feel like success in life? In this episode of The Phoenix Table, Sam sits down with Dr. Kristen Kale — entrepreneur, author of Notivation, and unapologetic truth-teller — to unpack her journey from chasing hustle culture to designing a life she actually loves.

Dr. K shares raw stories of early struggles with learning disabilities, building and selling multiple companies, and the breaking point that forced her to stop living for others and start living for herself. From fainting in her closet to reclaiming her health, from being overlooked in male-dominated boardrooms to standing tall in hot pink, Dr. K reveals the unfiltered lessons that helped her shift from exhaustion to empowerment.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or someone stuck in “shoulds” and “can’ts,” this conversation will challenge you to redefine success on your own terms — and remind you that rising isn’t about doing it all, but about doing what matters most.

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