Burnout does not always look like collapse. Sometimes it looks like sunday scaries, a growing resentment for work you used to love, and realizing your sparkle has dimmed. Hannah Hill gets brutally honest about the moment she knew something was off, and how therapy, boundaries, and a hard reset helped her start getting herself back. If you are a young professional, a high performer, or someone quietly wondering whether your job title is actually worth the cost, this conversation will hit home. Hannah shares how she went from a chatty only child in Plymouth to yearbook editor, self-taught InDesign user, and advertising professional, then took her first job all the way out in Tacoma right before COVID hit. That leap across the country, the pandemic scramble home, and the community she built through it all shaped the leader she is today. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why Hannah was drawn to the advertising world long before she had the language for itHow a high school yearbook room sparked her love of layout, detail, and teamworkWhat moving cross-country for a first job taught her about being alone, adaptable, and braveWhy joining Ad 2 became a turning point that gave her community, leadership experience, and confidenceHow losing her sparkle helped her recognize burnout before it swallowed everythingWhy asking for help can be one of the most important skills in your careerHow to tell the difference between meaningful work and work that simply looks impressiveWhy success is about more than trophies, titles, or the coolest clients Katie and Hannah also get into the real stuff behind staying grounded: family, chosen family, asking for help, and why it is so easy for ambitious people to keep pushing even when they are running on empty. Hannah opens up about last summer’s wedding chaos, her husband’s Achilles injury, and the therapy sessions that helped her stop “ostriching” her problems and face what she actually needed. This episode is a reminder that success is not just trophies, titles, or the coolest client. Sometimes it is a team you trust, work that feels meaningful, and the courage to choose the path that fits who you really are. Essential listening if you are figuring out your next move, questioning the shiny version of success, or trying to get your sparkle back. Hannah Hill is an advertising professional, 32 under 32 winner, and former Ad 2 Minnesota president, recognized nationally for her leadership in the creative community. She brings the perspective of someone who has built a career through curiosity, community, and a willingness to say yes.
