<p>#289: What if success isn’t about climbing higher, but about getting closer to yourself?</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Daria Burke—former CMO, writer, and possibility model—to talk about choosing alignment over ambition, creating space to heal, and honoring your gifts even when they aren’t profitable.</p><p>We talk about her bold decision to step away from high-powered titles, how somatic practices helped her reconnect with herself, and why radical honesty became the foundation of her memoir Of My Own Making.</p><p><br></p><p>We Also Talk About…</p><ul><li>Why Daria chose to step away from her CMO role</li><li>What it means to give yourself permission not to want certain accolades</li><li>How to meet high expectations while giving yourself grace</li><li>How somatic practices can help your healing</li><li>Why being unrelatable is a good thing</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Resources:</p><ul><li>Follow Daria on Instagram<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dariaburke/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @dariaburke</a></li><li>Check out<a href="https://amzn.to/3YrUBG0" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Of My Own Making: A Memoir</a> by Daria Burke</li><li>Check out<a href="https://amzn.to/4lvig2j" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear</a> by Elizabeth Gilbert</li><li><a href="https://balancedles.substack.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to my Substack, Balance with Les</a></li><li>Check out my new brand<a href="http://spaciousrituals.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Spacious Rituals</a> and get your virtual planner for 2025!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Keep in touch:</p><ul><li>Follow on IG:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shessoluckypod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @shessoluckypod</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lesalfred" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @lesalfred</a></li><li>Follow on TikTok<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@shessoluckypod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @shessoluckypod</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lesalfred" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> @lesalfred</a></li><li>Visit our website at<a href="http://balancedblackgirl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> balancedblackgirl.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Nutrafol | Get stronger, healthier hair with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering $10 OFF your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to<a href="http://nutrafol.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> nutrafol.com</a> and enter promo code BALANCEDLES.</li><li>Shopify | Get your online business up and running with Shopify. Sign up for $1 per month trial period at<a href="http://shopify.com/balancedblackgirl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> shopify.com/balancedblackgirl</a>.</li><li>Nuuly | Upgrade your wardrobe by subscribing to Nuuly. Nuuly is a great value at $98 for any 6 styles, but right now you can get $28 off your first month when you sign up visit<a href="http://nuuly.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Nuuly.com</a> and use the code BALANCEDLES.</li><li>The RealReal | The RealReal is attainable luxury that upgrades your personal style. Get $25 off your first purchase when you go to<a href="http://therealreal.com/BALANCED" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> </a><a href="http://therealreal.com/LUCKY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheRealReal.com/LUCKY</a></li><li>Opill | Opill is the first over-the-counter daily birth control pill. Use code BALANCEDLES for 25% off your first month at<a href="https://www.opill.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Opill.com</a>.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><em>Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.</em></p><p><br></p><p> Produced by <a href="https://dearmedia.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dear Media</a>. </p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>