In this episode, we’re joined by Salena Clay—a Self-Care Alchemist helping high-performing professionals stress less and achieve more through holistic wellness.

After experiencing burnout in traditional corporate environments, Salena chose to realign her life around balance, boundaries, and embodied leadership. She now blends her corporate expertise with her passion for wellness to guide others toward sustainable success.

This is a conversation for every woman who’s ever asked herself: Is there more to life than this?

Whether you’re navigating burnout, shifting careers, or simply seeking your next breath, Salena’s journey will inspire you to choose rest as resistance—and joy as your new baseline.

What You’ll Hear

• How burnout manifested in Salena’s life—and what woke her up

• What “Self-Care Alchemy” means and how it can change your life

• Practical tips for setting boundaries in high-pressure environments

• The mindset shift from chasing success to creating peace

• Why Black women must unlearn the pressure to carry it all

• 🌱 Reflection: What does “balance” look like in your life right now?

• ✍🏽 Journal Prompt: Where in your life are you over-performing and under-nourishing yourself?

• 💻 Guest Info:

  Radiant Roots Retreat landing page - Radiant Roots Retreat

  Radiant Roots Retreat promo video - https://youtu.be/nTWFXoNw-OI?si=OJyvzIqR7K3S9cLu

  Chandra (Cacao ceremony and other services) - https://www.instagram.com/chandra_energy_medicine/#

  
  

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