Sign up to save your podcasts
Or
Share 1 | Why I Started Looking for Another Income as a Burnt Out Social Worker Mum
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Share to email
Share to Facebook
Share to X
Or
1 | Why I Started Looking for Another Income as a Burnt Out Social Worker Mum
In the debut episode of the Social Work Mums podcast, Ade shares her journey from burnout to empowerment. She opens up honestly about the pressure of trying to do it all: running a social work consultancy, managing family life, and carrying an endless mental to-do list. A 4 a.m. wake-up call made it clear she had nothing left to give.
Ade reflects on how a casual lunch with a friend became the unexpected turning point that led her to discover an online business model offering flexibility, freedom, and sustainability without sacrificing her well-being.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Burnout doesn't just drain your energy; it silences your voice and makes you forget your passions and capabilities.
Waiting for the ‘perfect time’ or having everything figured out is a barrier. Starting small with curiosity is often enough.
It is possible to build a meaningful income and career without trading your mental health or family time for it.
Hearing others' stories and seeing their quiet confidence can be the catalyst you need to believe a different way of working is possible.
Reclaiming your peace isn't just about relaxation; it is the foundation of your personal power and ability to show up for others effectively.
BEST MOMENTS
"I created this space because I know how easy it is to lose yourself while showing up for everybody else."
"I realised I couldn't keep showing up for everybody else while running on basically nothing. I had nothing left."
"Burnout doesn't just drain your energy, it silences you. It makes you forget who you are, what you love, and what you're capable of doing."
"Life doesn't suddenly pause and say, 'Okay sis, now is your perfect time.'"
"Your peace is your power."
We Still Dey Write Our Story…
You became a social worker to serve others — but somewhere in the process, you lost space for you.
Burnt out. Still broke some months. Tired of holding everyone else up while shrinking in silence.
I’m not asking you to quit social work.
I’m inviting you to reclaim your story.
If you’re ready to take your next step — not just to escape burnout, but to move toward something that truly fits your life — here’s where to begin:
Start here (for free):
Want to see how real women — including me — are shifting from burnout to aligned income?
This free online experience walks you through the exact first steps I took.
It’s honest. It’s practical. And it might just be the reset you’ve been praying for.
→ [adefunkelarigo.com]
Need a gentle reset today?
Grab my Burnout Reset Kit — a short, powerful guide to help you breathe again.
Includes a calming voice note, honest journal prompts, and a boundary-building checklist — all created from my own journey.
No fluff. No pressure. Just one soul-led step.
Download for just £17
→ [stan.store/adelarigo]
If this show speaks to you…
Please take 30 seconds to rate and leave a review. It helps more women find the show — especially the ones still suffering in silence.
Your words could be the reason someone starts to heal
Because we still dey write our story — and yours deserves rest, purpose, and possibility.
HOST BIO
I’m Ade — a faith-led mum of two, social work consultant, and digital income coach.I’ve walked the burnout path and found a new way — and now I help other social work mums do the same.
They call me the coach wey sabi teach Social Work mums to waka from burnout to freedom. We still dey change our story.
Start your shift: www.adefunkelarigo.com
IG: @theadefunkel
View all episodes
By Ade LarigoIn the debut episode of the Social Work Mums podcast, Ade shares her journey from burnout to empowerment. She opens up honestly about the pressure of trying to do it all: running a social work consultancy, managing family life, and carrying an endless mental to-do list. A 4 a.m. wake-up call made it clear she had nothing left to give.
Ade reflects on how a casual lunch with a friend became the unexpected turning point that led her to discover an online business model offering flexibility, freedom, and sustainability without sacrificing her well-being.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Burnout doesn't just drain your energy; it silences your voice and makes you forget your passions and capabilities.
Waiting for the ‘perfect time’ or having everything figured out is a barrier. Starting small with curiosity is often enough.
It is possible to build a meaningful income and career without trading your mental health or family time for it.
Hearing others' stories and seeing their quiet confidence can be the catalyst you need to believe a different way of working is possible.
Reclaiming your peace isn't just about relaxation; it is the foundation of your personal power and ability to show up for others effectively.
BEST MOMENTS
"I created this space because I know how easy it is to lose yourself while showing up for everybody else."
"I realised I couldn't keep showing up for everybody else while running on basically nothing. I had nothing left."
"Burnout doesn't just drain your energy, it silences you. It makes you forget who you are, what you love, and what you're capable of doing."
"Life doesn't suddenly pause and say, 'Okay sis, now is your perfect time.'"
"Your peace is your power."
We Still Dey Write Our Story…
You became a social worker to serve others — but somewhere in the process, you lost space for you.
Burnt out. Still broke some months. Tired of holding everyone else up while shrinking in silence.
I’m not asking you to quit social work.
I’m inviting you to reclaim your story.
If you’re ready to take your next step — not just to escape burnout, but to move toward something that truly fits your life — here’s where to begin:
Start here (for free):
Want to see how real women — including me — are shifting from burnout to aligned income?
This free online experience walks you through the exact first steps I took.
It’s honest. It’s practical. And it might just be the reset you’ve been praying for.
→ [adefunkelarigo.com]
Need a gentle reset today?
Grab my Burnout Reset Kit — a short, powerful guide to help you breathe again.
Includes a calming voice note, honest journal prompts, and a boundary-building checklist — all created from my own journey.
No fluff. No pressure. Just one soul-led step.
Download for just £17
→ [stan.store/adelarigo]
If this show speaks to you…
Please take 30 seconds to rate and leave a review. It helps more women find the show — especially the ones still suffering in silence.
Your words could be the reason someone starts to heal
Because we still dey write our story — and yours deserves rest, purpose, and possibility.
HOST BIO
I’m Ade — a faith-led mum of two, social work consultant, and digital income coach.I’ve walked the burnout path and found a new way — and now I help other social work mums do the same.
They call me the coach wey sabi teach Social Work mums to waka from burnout to freedom. We still dey change our story.
Start your shift: www.adefunkelarigo.com
IG: @theadefunkel