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Op-Ed: I Built The Business, Secured The Contracts, And Earned The Respect-But I Was Losing Myself In The Process

In a male-dominated industry, one CEO reflects on burnout, visibility, and the moment she chose to reclaim her life.

At the height of my success, I was totally depleted.
My days started with the phone ringing before the sun came up. Either a driver had called out, or a bus was running behind schedule. By mid-morning, I was already managing problems that could not w… [6088 chars]

Source: Essence | Published: 2026-04-30T14:00:00Z

Credit: Essence

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