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What if the dream job… stops feeling like a dream?

You’ve done all the “right” things—climbed the ladder, hit the milestones, made a real impact. From the outside, everything looks picture-perfect.

But inside? You’re exhausted. Burned out. Running on fumes.

LaRhonda Dingle Magras is a fierce advocate for women, girls, and human rights and dedicated her life to the mission. But at some point, the mission was costing her… her. And she had to make a choice: keep sacrificing herself for the cause—or choose herself.

Key Takeaways From Today’s Episode

In this episode, we dive into LaRhonda’s story, shared in her chapter “Restore” from Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go. 

She takes us through what it was like to walk away from the job that once meant everything—even when it was terrifying. Even without a backup plan. 

What followed? A season of deep healing. Faith. Forgiveness. And slowly finding her way back to joy.

We talk about:
+ The moment she knew it was time to go—even without a Plan B
+ What grief and fear looked like in real time—and how she moved through it
+ The grounding rituals that brought her peace (hello, sunrise walks and quiet mornings)
+ What it really means to set boundaries as a leader—especially in spaces where burnout is the norm
+ And how forgiveness became one of her most powerful tools for healing 

If you’ve ever found yourself whispering, “I can’t do this anymore…”—this conversation is for you. 

LaRhonda’s story is a beautiful, brave reminder that letting go isn’t giving up. It’s making space for something more meaningful. Something that honors you. 

Connect with LaRhonda

🤝 LaRhonda on the web: LinkedIn
📗 Buy the book! Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go

More to explore:
+ Listen: Letting Go Summer playlist
+ Related Episodes: Special Edition: Brave Women, Bold Stories, A Celebration of Letting Go
+ Behind the Scenes: Meet the courageous women rewriting the rules of success

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Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go

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Want more career wisdom? Check out these podcast episodes/blog posts!

+ Brave Women at Work: Lessons in Letting Go—Embracing Naïve Joy
+ Inhale Faith Exhale Fear Featuring Dr. Shawnté Elbert
+ The Lies We Hold Featuring Domininique Luster

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