How to Rise, Lead & Heal After Workplace Toxicity with Kaitlyn Rios (Part 2)
🎧 Episode 177: How to Rise, Lead & Heal After Workplace Toxicity with Kaitlyn Rios (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this heartfelt and transformative conversation, Faced With Grace founder Kaitlyn Rios returns to explore the role of mental wellness in overcoming workplace adversity, why asking for help can be the scariest step, and how to build a future of healthier, more inclusive workplace cultures.
We talk openly about the stigma surrounding mental health, the shame that often keeps women silent, and why advocacy, both for yourself and for others, is non-negotiable. Kaitlyn also shares her long-term vision for equipping the next generation of female leaders with the tools, awareness, and confidence to recognize and avoid toxic environments before they begin their careers.
If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or unsupported at work, this conversation will challenge and inspire you to take action, starting with yourself.
We explore:
- Why asking for help is often the hardest and most pivotal step
- The hidden cost of ignoring mental health at work
- How generational stigma still impacts conversations around therapy and wellness
- Practical ways leaders can create safe spaces for vulnerability without becoming a therapist
- The Grit and Grace Collective: Kaitlyn’s vision for mentoring young women before they enter the workforce
- How to be a “luminous leader” and make a difference where you are right now
- Why leaving a toxic job isn’t always the only solution
- Kaitlyn’s most surprising lesson since launching Faced With Grace
- The one piece of wisdom she would share if it were her last day on earth
🔑 Key takeaways:
- You are not alone in your struggles, support exists if you’re willing to reach for it
- Mental wellness is as critical as physical health and should be addressed openly
- Leaders have the power to reduce stigma by creating space for honest conversations
- Preparation and self-awareness can help the next generation avoid toxicity altogether
- Advocacy for yourself is not selfish, it’s essential
💡 Quotes to remember:
- “Never stop advocating for yourself, because you matter.”
- “If your gut says something isn’t right, it probably isn’t.”
- “Your journey with mental wellness doesn’t end, it evolves.”
📚 Resources mentioned:
✨ Learn more about Faced With Grace: www.facedwithgrace.org
📧 Email Kaitlyn: connect@facedwithgrace.org
🎟️ Register for the August 25th Virtual Speaker Summit: Event Page
📲 Connect with Kaitlyn:
LinkedIn – Kaitlyn Rios
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