8. From Corporate Burnout to Creative Freedom with Adriana Douglas

What happens when you’ve checked all the boxes, done everything “right,” and still feel empty inside? In this milestone episode of Next Level Self, I’m joined by my very first guest—singer-songwriter and creative mentor Adriana Douglas—who vulnerably shares her powerful journey from corporate burnout to creative liberation.

In this deep and inspiring conversation, Adriana opens up about the hidden cost of being labeled a “high achiever,” how emotional and spiritual disconnection led her to burnout despite maintaining physical health, and what it really means to embody your next-level self from the inside out.

Together, we explore:

• The “magic middle”—the often uncomfortable but transformative space between who you were and who you're becoming
• Why nervous system regulation is key to holding the energy of your future self
• The importance of completing cycles of identity before stepping into new ones
• How dreams (like becoming a digital nomad) can teach us what we actually need
• Why music became her portal for healing, expression, and expansion
• How consistent, aligned action grounded in your values leads to real, lasting transformation

Whether you're feeling stuck between chapters, navigating burnout, or sensing that something deeper is ready to emerge, this episode will meet you right where you are. Adriana’s story is a beautiful reminder that your next level self isn’t about drastic overnight changes—it’s about slowing down, getting honest with yourself, and honoring every step of the journey.

Connect with Adriana

✨Stream her new single: A New York Goodbye

✨Explore The Threshold Audio Series Bundle

✨Visit her Website

✨Follow along on Instagram

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Keep becoming. ✨

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