Clocked OUT: Business Hacks for Women Still Working a 9-to-5

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Welcome and welcome back to Clocked OUT. The podcast helping you build a business that pays you while you're still on payroll. Hosted by Ericka Nicole, a corporate executive assistant supporting C-suite leaders by day and the founder of the Clocked Out Collective by every other hour, this show is for the woman building her exit while she's still clocked in. The business playbook wasn't written for the 9-to-5 founder. You're building a business inside the margins of a job that already owns most of your hours, and every strategy you've been handed assumes you have all day to figure it out. Clock...

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Jul 6, 2026

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105: How to Use Your 9–5 to Fund Your Dream Business without Burn Out 23.06.2025

Feeling like your 9–5 is funding your life but draining your soul? What if you could use that job as a launchpad—not a limitation—for the dream business you know you're meant to build? Today we are revealing the exact 4-step strategy I used to build her skincare brand, Silkenn, while juggling a demanding corporate role and a 3-hour commute. If you're a high achiever trying to grow a side...

104: STEAL THIS- Financial Self-Care Routine for High Achievers 16.06.2025

Are you a high-achiever struggling to balance self-care with your finances—constantly juggling between building wealth and burning out? If you're tired of the budgeting apps, overwhelmed by investing jargon, or caught in a cycle of guilt when spending money on yourself, this episode is your permission slip to reset. Our guest, financial educator and travel-lover Reni Odetoyinbo, shares why fi...

103: Lucky Girl Syndrome: The Self-Care Mindset High Achievers Swear By 09.06.2025

Have you ever felt like things only work out for those girls—always in the right place, at the right time, with all the right connections—while you’re grinding with nothing to show for it? If you're a high achiever or boss babe who's been putting in the work and still doubting your progress, this episode is your mindset reset. We’re diving deep into Lucky Girl Syndrome—not the TikTok tre...

102: At Your Burnout Breaking Point? ( use this 4-step burnout blueprint) 02.06.2025

You’re not lazy. You’re not broken. You’re just depleted. If “rest” hasn’t been working, this episode breaks down why—and what to do about it. For high-achieving women juggling careers, businesses, and goals, burnout often hides in plain sight. Everything looks perfect on the outside, but inside you’re foggy, numb, and running on fumes. In this raw and revealing episode, Erica Nicole shares her pe...

101: How to Spot High-Functioning Burnout & Reset With Personalized Self-Care 26.05.2025

Do you feel guilty taking a break—like rest has to be earned through overwork? What if the key to sustainable success isn’t more hustle, but less Influencer self care and just smarter self-care? In this episode, our guest fro Be Well Sis, Dr. Cassandre Dunbar breaks down what high-functioning burnout really looks like and why traditional self-care advice often misses the mark for women who juggle...

100: Does Your 9-to-5 Identity Keep You Broke? 19.05.2025

Babes, how can your resume be stacked and yet you still feel stuck, unfulfilled, and underpaid? If you're a high-achieving woman who's been grinding in your 9-to-5, feeling like you're made for more — this episode is your permission slip to pivot. So many of us let our job title become our entire identity, missing the income potential that's already sitting in our skillset. It’...

99: Burnout Warning Signs: How to Know It’s Time to Step Back 13.05.2025

Do you ever feel like your ambition is driving you straight into burnout? If you're a high achiever constantly battling between ambition and exhaustion, this episode is your blueprint for integrating true self care into a high-performance life. Media personality Stacy Ike shares her personal evolution—how slowing down saved her from burnout and helped her reconnect with purpose, creativity, a...

98: How To Pivot Your Career: Clarity vs. Confidence for High Achievers 07.05.2025

Are you on the edge of burnout, wondering if it's time to quit your job and make a bold career pivot? If you’ve ever felt trapped in a job that drains your energy and stifles your creativity, you’re not alone. This episode dives deep into the emotional and practical challenges of deciding to leave a steady career path, especially when you're experiencing burnout and craving more purpose...

97: How To Scale Your Business Into the 7 Figure Club Without Burn Out 28.04.2025

Is scaling your business to 7 figures costing you your health and happiness? Or do even wonder HOW women are scaling to 7 figures- what their game plan is? Many entrepreneurs push for rapid growth but end up overwhelmed, exhausted, and burned out. What if you could scale your business without sacrificing your well-being? In this episode, we break down the strategies high achievers use to build 7-f...

96: How to Make Your Personal Brand Magnetic Instead of Boring AF 21.04.2025

What if building a powerful personal brand and living your dream boss babe life could start with a single decision to bet on yourself? If you're a high achiever feeling stuck in the corporate grind, or an entrepreneur struggling to bring your personal brand to life, this episode is your breakthrough. Erica Nicole sits down with global brand strategist and full-time traveler Miranda Catch to u...

95:“No is a Full Sentence” : How to Set Boundaries in Your Career, Contracts, and Business 14.04.2025

Wondering how to balance ambition with self-care? In this episode, we dive into burnout, boundaries, and business with attorney and influencer marketing expert, Kameron Monet. In a world where the pressure to "do it all" is overwhelming, many professionals, creators, and entrepreneurs find themselves struggling with burnout. But what if you could build success without sacrificing your we...

94: How I Stopped Feeling Exhausted Every Day by Fixing This One Habit 07.04.2025

Do you ever feel completely drained by the end of the day—even when you haven't done much? The culprit might not be burnout, but something even sneakier: decision fatigue. Learn how to reclaim your mental energy and feel balanced again. High achievers often struggle with exhaustion, not because they lack motivation, but because their brains are overloaded with endless micro-decisions. From ch...

93: How High Maintenance Habits Help High Achievers Create a Low Maintenance Life 31.03.2025

Have you ever wondered why some women always seem effortlessly put together while you’re scrambling to keep up? What if the secret isn’t doing less—but preparing smarter? High achievers often find themselves caught in a cycle of burnout, struggling to balance career, self-care, and personal life. But what if you could eliminate daily stress and decision fatigue with a few simple, strategic habits?...

92: 7 Signs You’re Heading for Burnout 24.03.2025

What if your constant hustle is the very thing keeping you from success? If you keep pushing without a break, burnout isn’t just possible—it’s inevitable. High achievers often equate rest with laziness, but the truth is, self-care is a strategic move, not a luxury. If you’ve been feeling exhausted, unmotivated, or emotionally drained, your body and mind might be screaming for a reset. In this epis...

91: Should You Take a Sabbatical? How to Tell If You're Burnt Out and Need a Reset 17.03.2025

Are you a high achiever feeling the weight of burnout while trying to balance a corporate career and your entrepreneurial dreams? Is it time for a Sabbatical? Today we sit down with Annalisa Breunig, a true corporatepreneur who took a bold sabbatical to Bali in search of balance, fulfillment, and self-discovery. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind, unsure if your high-achieving lifestyle is tru...

90: The Morning Routine Myth: Waking Up At 5AM Won’t Make You Successful 09.03.2025

What if your morning routine is actually setting you up to fail? You've heard the hype—5 a.m. wake-ups, ice baths, journaling, workouts, and matcha lattes—but is this really the key to success? In a world where hustle culture equates productivity with self-worth, many high achievers push themselves into rigid, overwhelming morning routines that don’t fit their real lives. The pressure to have...

89: Overthinking Isn’t Self Care—5 Ways to Stop Overthinking as a High Achiever 02.03.2025

Is overthinking keeping you stuck in the cycle of perfectionism and burnout? If you find yourself second-guessing every decision, playing out endless scenarios, and feeling mentally exhausted without making progress—this episode is for you. High achievers and ambitious go-getters often struggle with overthinking, fueled by hustle culture and the pressure to be perfect. But here’s the truth: overth...

88: How to Balance Hustle and Love? 24.02.2025

Have you ever felt like your career is thriving, but your love life is on a permanent waitlist? What if I told you that you don’t have to choose between success and love? High achievers often struggle with feeling balanced, thinking they must sacrifice personal relationships to reach their goals. But the truth is, the right relationship doesn’t slow you down—it supports your ambition. If you’ve ev...

87: The ONE THING that is Standing in Between Burnout and Your Dream Life 17.02.2025

Are you tired of burnout and not hitting your goals? Discover the one thing high-achievers often overlook that could transform your life. In this episode, we explore why motivation isn't enough to sustain success and how consistency—not perfection—holds the key to achieving your goals. Learn how to break free from the unsustainable demands of hustle culture and build a life of aligned, intent...

86: The REAL Reason You're Struggling with Self-Care as a High Achiever 10.02.2025

In today’s episodes we get real with Hazel Harve from Carefree Black Girl about the challenges high achievers face when relationships fall apart. Together, we unpack why losing friends is sometimes part of the journey, how hustle culture adds to the strain, and what it takes to rebuild balance in both your personal and professional life. We also cover the myths behind hustle culture, the importanc...

85: 5 Energy Saving Tips to Networking without Burning Out 03.02.2025

In this episode of Boss Babe Reset, We dive into the world of networking with a fresh, self-care-focused lens. Say goodbye to draining events and hello to meaningful, energy-boosting connections. Whether you're navigating in-person meetups or digital platforms like LinkedIn, these tips are tailored for high achievers juggling hustle culture and burnout. What You'll Learn: Why quality ove...

84: The White Space Method: High Achiever Secrets to Reclaim Your Calendar and Beat Burnout 27.01.2025

Are you a high achiever juggling endless tasks and feeling on the brink of burnout? In this episode of Boss Babe Reset, Lucy Bedewi, founder of My Write Hand Woman, shares her game-changing insights on the power of creating white space in your schedule. Learn how intentional time management can help boss babes avoid burnout, prioritize self-care, and achieve balance without sacrificing success. Wh...

83: “Sitting is the New Smoking”: How High Achievers Can Move Their Body with Little Time 21.01.2025

In this episode of Boss Babe Reset, we sit down with Reyna Cohen, creator of the BodyKind Movement, to discuss how mindful movement can transform the lives of high-achieving women. Reyna shares practical tips for incorporating movement into busy schedules, creating balance, and even building confidence through intentional body care. Whether you're in corporate or running your side hustle, thi...

82: Is Work-Life Balance Even Real? How I am “balancing” hustle culture, entrepreneurship, and married life 13.01.2025

In today's episode, I am behind the mic and my best friend of 17 years Brianna interviews me on my journey from quitting my career as a forensic scientist to now owner and my skincare company Silkenn.  I open up about my long journey from burnout to “balance” while navigating the demands of hustle culture as a high-achieving boss babe running a team of people while handling a 9 to 5.  We shar...

81: Stop Feeling like the "Bad Guy": Setting Boundaries and Navigating Conflict as a Boss Babe 13.01.2025

In this episode we sit down with Sequoia Holmes, award-winning host of Black People Love Paramore, to tackle a topic every high achiever and boss babe needs to hear: how to avoid burnout by embracing conflict and setting boundaries. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why avoiding conflict can lead to burnout, especially in hustle culture. How to reframe confrontation as a powerful act of self-c...

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