In this inspiring HR Salon conversation, host Andrew Biernat sits down with Elisha Meek, corporate leader, author, and burnout coach, to explore how to end your toxic relationship with work—without quitting your job.

Alicia shares her own three‑year battle with burnout, the moment that changed everything, and how a cupcake‑shop idea with her family became the spark that reignited her joy. Together, Andrew and Alicia unpack how passion projects, creative energy, and identity beyond your job can actually make you a better employee instead of a distracted one.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why burnout is less about overwork and more about emotional over‑investment
• How pursuing a “weird thing” outside of work restores balance and fulfillment
• Why creativity and purpose fuel better performance at work
• A simple framework—brains, body, and soul—to revive motivation and take back control

Whether you’re burned out or simply bored out, this episode proves you don’t have to torch your career to find peace. You can keep the paycheck and reclaim your joy.

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