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The Courage to Reinvent: When Walking Away Is the Way Forward
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In this compelling episode of the Black Executive Perspective podcast, host Tony Tidbit interviews Matt Schuster, co-founder of ADDRA Labs. Matt shares his remarkable transition from being a successful Chief Revenue Officer to making a bold decision to leave his career. He candidly discusses the mental health challenges, including contemplating suicide. Matt also explores his transformative journey through endurance sports, discovering self-worth beyond corporate success, and the entrepreneurial insights behind ADDRA Labs. The episode also touches on the importance of mental resilience, the LESS initiative (Learn, Empathize, Share, Stop) to stop discrimination, and the value of pursuing true fulfillment beyond external achievements.
▶︎ In This Episode
00:00: A Dark Night: Contemplating Life Insurance
00:29: Introduction to the Podcast and Today's Guest
01:20: Meet Matt Schuster: Background and Family
06:58: Matt's Career Journey: From Sales to C-Suite
12:05: The Mental Health Struggles Begin
24:17: The Breaking Point: A Life-Altering Decision
30:55: The Breaking Point: Stepping Down from the CEO Role
31:23: A Heartfelt Conversation with a Friend
32:22: The Struggle of Hiding Mental Health Issues
33:39: Resignation and the Onset of the Pandemic
35:36: The Deep Spiral and Seeking Solace in Exercise
36:57: Discovering the Healing Power of Exercise
39:17: From Exercise to Endurance Sports
41:12: The Journey to Self-Discovery and Mental Strength
47:16: Launching a New Venture: ADDRA Labs
53:42: Final Thoughts and Words of Wisdom
01:03:22: BEP's Call to Action: LESS
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