The Messy Middle

In this episode of The Messy Middle, I sit down for a candid chat with Nyam Adodoadji, digital product delivery leader, sabbatical coach, and writer. Nyam shares her own personal journey of early career struggles, burnout, and how she discovered the transformative power of sabbaticals. We explore the importance of reconnecting with yourself, managing cultural and societal expectations around work,...

This week, I sit down with my friend and former teammate, Annie Lu , to talk about her journey from tech PMM to burnout BFF , and why she’s now advocating for more open conversations around burnout, rest, and mental health. Annie shares her experience navigating an intense period of burnout, taking medical leave, and ultimately deciding to leave the tech world altogether in search of peace, purpos...

In the very first episode of The Messy Middle , I’m sharing something close to home: my journey from working as a senior product marketing manager in tech to leaving it all behind to become a therapist. I talk about the burnout I didn’t see coming, the quiet (and loud) nudges that pushed me to pivot, and the cultural narratives around success that made it all feel so confusing. This episode is a r...