In this deeply personal episode of Harmony in the Hustle, Angela Vassallo returns to share a powerful reflection on something many high-achieving women struggle with: guilt around taking time for yourself.

Fresh off the announcement of being selected to give a TEDx talk in Tampa, Angela opens up about the emotions that surfaced as she prepared to travel to Portugal to co-lead a luxury women’s retreat her first solo international trip in years. Despite the alignment with her passion and purpose, guilt still crept in.

Angela explores where this guilt comes from, why so many women feel they need to "earn" rest, and how she’s learned to reframe these thoughts especially in midlife.

🟡 “Midlife isn’t a crisis. It’s a calling.”
🟡 “We don’t have to earn rest. Joy is not selfish; it’s our birthright.”
🟡 “You’re not stuck, you’re in transition.”
🟡 “Rest isn’t a reward. It’s a requirement for clarity, leadership, and impact.”

If you’ve ever felt torn between productivity and peace…
If you’ve felt guilty for taking a break or investing in yourself…
This episode is your permission slip.

Angela reminds us that resourceful leadership starts with self-awareness and alignment. In slowing down, we often discover exactly what we need to move forward with purpose and power.

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