What if the biggest risk in your career isn’t walking away, but staying in a job that drains your soul? In this episode of Highly Visible & A Little Misunderstood, Jonathan Dumas sits down with Tiffany LeNoir—former tech‑sales leader, mom, and children’s‑book author—to explore why she left a six‑figure role without a backup plan, how she navigated the guilt and fear that followed, and why choosing rest can be your most radical act of self‑care. Tiffany and Jonathan dive deep on: Undoing the Hustle: Code‑switching, performance pressure, and the moment she realized her worth wasn’t tied to a quota. Quit with a Strategy: What it really takes—financially and emotionally—to leave a stable job without knowing what comes next. Motherhood & Meaning: The unexpected joy of watching her toddler share her own book at daycare, and why family can’t be replaced. Reclaiming Your Voice: From “pod voice” to authentic speech, how Tiffany un‑learned corporate patterns to show up fully herself. Rest as Resistance: Why resting now—before burnout breaks you—is the bravest, most transformative choice you can make. Whether you’re a Black woman in tech, a working parent, or anyone wrestling with a career impasse, this conversation will remind you that joy isn’t a prize for later—it’s your birthright today. 💬 Join the Conversation!Have you ever faced that crossroads—“stay the course” or “bet on myself”? What fears held you back? What unexpected freedom came when you finally said, “I deserve rest, I deserve joy, I deserve me”? Drop a comment below or send a voice note → https://form.smartsuite.com/sszxz4mn/sxwLOAg7ur 🤝🏾 Connect with Tiffany LeNoir• LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanylenoir/• Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tharrisonlenoir/   📚 Resources & Links• Get a copy of Mama Made Time  • Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey 📬 Join our community + get free stickers https://highlyvisiblepod.ck.page/684e1e911f ☕️ Support the show on Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/highlyvisiblepod Follow us for more: 📸 Instagram & TikTok: @HighlyVisiblePod 🎙️ All platforms: https://linktr.ee/highlyvisiblepod 🎛️ Production Credits Produced & Edited by: Jonathan Dumas Co-Produced & Additional Editing: Reggie Hall Contact: HighlyVisiblePodcast@gmail.com    #Podcast, #BlackJoy, #HighlyVisiblePodcast, #OnJoy, #Burnout, #RestCulture, #CareerJoy, #TechIndustry, #BlackWomenInTech, #BlackWomeninSales, #WorkingMoms, #CareerPivot, #MentalHealth, #BlackPodcastCommunity, #QuitWithoutBackupPlan,#Joy&Career, #BlackCreators, #CorporateBurnoutRecovery