From Hustle to Rest: Why High-Performing Women Need to Sit Down Somewhere — with Shalece Daniels

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In this episode of The Black Woman in the Corner Office, I sit down with the powerhouse herself — Shalece Daniels. As CEO of Live As If, Shalece is redefining productivity through wellness. She co-founded Flow AI, the delegation-streamlining system that saves your time and your sanity. And because rest is a love language too — she also leads couple retreats that help partners reconnect so they can flourish inside and outside the boardroom.

Sis is basically teaching us how to succeed without sacrificing our souls.  We first met at 1 Million Cups, where I quickly realized she’s not just talking about rest — she’s mastered the exit strategy from hustle culture.

Before she could legally toast with champagne, Shalece was already investing in real estate and stacking assets like generational wealth was due on Friday. But after building her empire… she hit burnout. Hard.

So she did the unthinkable in a world that worships exhaustion:

✨ She chose REST. ✨

🎧 Tune in for a masterclass in success without self-sacrifice — because we are not out here building legacies while our health is paying the price.

Press play. Take notes. Then go lay down.

 We dive deep into:

• How she scaled out of day-to-day grind mode
• The mindset shifts that let her lead from a 30,000-foot view
• Why delegation is not a luxury — it's a leadership necessity
• And how Flow AI is changing the delegation game for entrepreneurs

And listen — when she breaks down how ignoring your needs eventually blows everything up? Yeah… she came for all of us.

If you are a woman who has ever felt guilty for resting, this episode is your permission slip.

💡 Key Takeaways

• Wealth loves speed — start building early and often
• Hustle without restoration is a shortcut to burnout and bitterness
• Delegation isn’t a weakness — it’s how you protect your brilliance
• The 14-Day Rest Reset is more than self-care — it’s strategy
• Your leadership thrives when your life is well-managed too

Resources:

Learn more about Dr. Ebony Stone at https://www.drebonystone.com

Dr. Stone’s debut memoire – The Power of the Pause - Available at https://www.drebonystone.com/shop

BWCO Merchandise - https://bwcomerch.myshopify.com/

Learn more about Shalece Daniels - Live As If