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What if hitting pause could become the most powerful move in your career?

In this honest and soul-stirring episode of Bytes, Bits, and Brilliance, Dawn sits down with Nyam, a digital product delivery leader who made the bold decision to take a year-long sabbatical after experiencing burnout. Together, they explore how intentional rest can lead to deep transformation, renewed creativity, and a redefined sense of purpose.

They unpack:

• 💭 The emotional journey of stepping away from traditional career paths
• 💰 Salary transparency, negotiations, and the need for equity in tech
• 🌿 How sabbaticals can serve as seasons of reflection, creativity, and self-leadership
• 👩🏾‍💻 The unique pressures Black women face around taking time off
• 🧘🏾‍♀️ Why aligning your career with your values may require courage and recalibration

Through stories of burnout, bravery, and breakthrough, Dawn and Nyam remind us that growth doesn’t only happen in forward motion—sometimes, it begins in stillness.

Connect with us:

Nyam: nyamadodoadji.com | shespeakssoftly.substack.com, https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyamado/ | hello@nyamadodoadji.com

Dawn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawnbutler1/

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