Big Brave Business: Revolutionary Leadership and Entrepreneurship for Millennials with Sarah Heeter

122: When Productivity Becomes Toxic

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Jun 3, 2025

Join Taina Brown, a former feminist scholar and strategy expert; Cheryl Ham, a creative entrepreneur and coach; and Regyna Curtis, a soul rhythm activator and business mentor, as they tackle the hazards of hustle culture. They share personal struggles with toxic productivity and redefine success based on well-being and fulfillment. The trio discusses the importance of boundaries, representation, and self-care in creating sustainable business practices. Plus, they reveal how joy can be rediscovered through connections and shared passions.

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ANECDOTE

Toxic Productivity Feels Good Initially

Cheryl Ham shares how toxic productivity initially feels good but quickly snowballs into burnout.
She likens chasing productivity to chasing a high, making it hard to recognize when it turns unhealthy.

ADVICE

Recognize Burnout Before It Hits

Recognize physical and emotional signs before hitting burnout and take breaks when needed.
Avoid nonstop pushing without acknowledging your human limits to maintain non-toxic productivity.

INSIGHT

Toxic Productivity’s Historical Roots

Toxic productivity roots in white supremacy and historical violence influence worth tied to output.
Addressing these systemic origins is key to breaking harmful productivity expectations and burnout cycles.

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