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?

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In this empowering episode of Hike, Heal, & Hustle, we explore the world of solo hiking—not just as a physical challenge but as a powerful tool for personal growth. Whether new to the trail or already walking it alone, this conversation is your permission slip to take up space, silence fear, and reconnect with your inner strength.

Through the 3 pillars — Hike (physical movement), Heal (emotional clarity), and Hustle (confidence in action) — I’m sharing practical solo hiking tips, safety practices, and real talk about what it means to walk through fear and into power.

✨ Plus, I’ll guide you through an affirmation you can carry with you on and off the trail.

You’ll learn:

• How to hike solo with safety and confidence

• What solo adventures teach us about fear, self-trust, and peace

• Why being alone isn’t the same as being lonely

• How trail confidence transfers to everyday life and big decisions

If you've been waiting for a sign to take that solo step — this is it. You’ve got everything you need inside you.

Episode Summary:
In this soulful episode of Hike, Heal, and Hustle, I take you with me on a healing family retreat to Vogel State Park in North Georgia. From peaceful hikes around Lake Trahlyta to grounding barefoot on the earth, to stepping into the cold waters of Helton Creek, we reclaimed joy through stillness, movement, and intention.

We’ll explore how rest is resistance, how healing can happen in silence, and how your budget can reflect your peace. This isn’t just a weekend recap — it’s a reminder that you deserve softness, nature, and clarity.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
🌿 How to use the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique in nature
🏞️ Why cold water immersion at Helton Creek reawakens the spirit
💬 The importance of releasing limiting beliefs around rest
💰 How financial wellness starts with alignment, not hustle
🧘🏽‍♀️ Why healing in nature is necessary — not optional

Takeaways & Affirmations:
✨ Rest is not a reward — it’s a right
✨ My wealth begins with rest. My budget reflects my joy.
✨ Grounding brings me back to who I am

Mentioned Locations:

• Vogel State Park, Georgia

• Lake Trahlyta Trail

• Vogel Creek & 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding

• Helton Creek Falls

Call to Action:
Take a barefoot step in the grass this week, write one healing truth in your journal, and make one money decision rooted in peace. Then tag us with #HikeHealHustle to let us know how nature is guiding you forward.