Sis, I've been building something behind the scenes. And today, I’m finally ready to share it with you. Introducing The Exit to Next It Podcast. Not just a show—a safe space. A blueprint. A movement for women who are tired of pouring themselves into everyone else’s dreams while their own remain buried. This launch had to be today. April 3rd. Because one year ago, on this exact day—at 3:13 AM—everything changed for me. That moment was my breakdown. My wake-up call. The moment when my body said, “Enough.” And if I’m being honest, I didn’t listen right away. I stayed. I tried to push through. But that morning marked the beginning of something I couldn’t ignore. I had a choice to make: Continue performing for a world that would never truly see me, or start building something real—something mine. This podcast is part of that building. It’s me showing up imperfectly but intentionally. It’s me using my voice to reach you, in the hopes that it might help you find yours. So, here it is. Raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart. 📝 Episode 1 — Show Notes I’m not here to sell you a dream. I’m here to be real about the nightmare. Because the moment that changed everything for me didn’t happen in a conference room or over a polished presentation. It happened alone. In the dark. April 3rd, 2024. 3:13 AM. I woke up with my heart racing, drenched in sweat, head pounding like I’d been hit with a sledgehammer. When I looked at the blood pressure monitor and saw 162/106, I thought the machine was broken. But it wasn’t. It was my body telling me something my mind had been refusing to hear: I was breaking. And if I kept pretending I wasn’t, something far worse was going to happen. This podcast is about that moment. What led to it. What came after. And how I’m building something new—one imperfect step at a time. 🔑 Key Points Covered * The 3:13 AM Wake-Up Call * That moment when my body screamed, “You can’t keep living like this.” * Why that breakdown became the first step to building something real. * October 2023: The Build-Up to the Breakdown * Corporate betrayal, burnout, and personal loss converging all at once. * How I kept trying to show up and be everything for everyone, ignoring the fact that I was coming apart at the seams. * From Breakdown to Breakthrough * Why I didn’t walk away overnight, but instead started choosing myself—one small decision at a time. * Reclaiming my peace, my time, and my voice. Understanding that healing is a process, not a quick fix. * Why This Podcast Exists * To create a space where real stories can be told without pretense or performance. * To help women like you find your Next It—whether that’s a new career, a deeper purpose, or simply remembering who you are beyond all the titles. Your Moment of Reflection Before you move on, I need you to take a moment and check in with yourself. Not the polished version of you that knows how to say the right things. The real you. Ask yourself: * What have I been sacrificing just to survive? * What am I building for them that I should be building for myself? * Am I breaking myself just to be seen, or am I ready to start building something that’s truly mine? Write it down. Feel it. Let yourself be honest. You don’t have to have all the answers right now, but don’t pretend the questions aren’t there. 🤝 Join The Next It Circle This isn’t just a podcast. It’s the beginning of a community. I’m creating The Next It Circle—a private space where women can connect, share, and rebuild together. It’s coming soon. Real. Built just for us. Complete the form linked below to be the first to know when it launches. (Signup Link Here) 💌 Call to Action Sis, if you feel something stirring in your chest right now—don't ignore it. If you’re tired of breaking yourself to make someone else’s vision come true—it’s time to start building your own. Leave a comment. Share your story. Or just whisper to yourself: “I’m ready to choose me.” And if you’re ready to take that first step, hit play on Episode 1. With love, Yana Reynolds This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit literallyyana.substack.com/subscribe
