{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/648ad321c0a2d10011b610d3/688013cde0a86cc3ab1b82d7?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"“Burnout, Blondie and Becoming Your Own Boss: Carleen’s Story of Starting Over” - with Carleen McKinley-Cummins","description":"<p>This week on the&nbsp;<em>Quality of Life Podcast</em>, Raha meets&nbsp;<strong>Carleen</strong>, a multi-business owner, fashion entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for helping women leave the 9 to 5 and build financial freedom on their own terms.</p><p><br></p><p>Carleen’s story is not just about success. It’s about facing burnout, losing her energy and direction, and slowly rebuilding with purpose, calm, and a strong morning coffee.</p><p><br></p><p>In this open and inspiring conversation, Carleen shares:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The unexpected signs of burnout and how no one warned her</li><li>How a functional medicine approach helped her heal</li><li>Why she gave up intense workouts, started eating blueberries before bed, and learned to slow down</li><li>Her simple morning routine that changes everything</li><li>The story behind&nbsp;<em>Blondie</em>&nbsp;and the fashion gap she saw in Dubai</li><li>The joy she finds in puzzles, journaling, Grey’s Anatomy, and mint dark chocolate</li><li>Why emotion in business isn't weakness but a strength</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This is a conversation about mindset, healing, ambition, and finding joy in the little things. Whether you're navigating stress, thinking about starting something new, or just need a reminder that it’s okay to pause and begin again, Carleen’s story will leave you feeling inspired and understood.</p><p><br></p><p>📚&nbsp;<strong>Carleen’s Recommended Reads</strong></p><p><em>The Alchemist</em>&nbsp;by Paulo Coelho</p><p><em>Atomic Habits</em>&nbsp;by James Clear</p><p><em>The Miracle Morning</em>&nbsp;by Hal Elrod</p><p><br></p><p>📍 Visit&nbsp;<em>Blondie</em>&nbsp;in JBR Dubai</p><p><br></p><p>Produced by<a href=\"https://www.pineappleaudioproduction.com/index.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Pineapple Audio Production</a></p>","author_name":"Pineapple Audio Production"}