Description: What happens when a Black executive walks away from a six-figure role with no plan but a promise to reclaim her peace? She writes the book we all needed. In this powerful follow-up to our most-listened-to episode, Darlene Hightower returns to The Concrete Growth Project to talk about her debut book, The Plot Twist: Press Pause and Reset Your Life. We explore what it means to let go of old titles, rediscover your joy, and redefine success on your own terms. From quitting her job to napping on purpose, Darlene shares the vulnerable, hilarious, and deeply resonant lessons behind her transformation—and why you might be just one pause away from your own breakthrough.

Link with Darlene: www.darleneohightower.com

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Topics:

• What it means to reset your life in mid-career

• How to reclaim rest, clarity, and confidence

• The lies we believe about productivity and self-worth

• Romantic fiction, soul food, sabbaticals, and serendipity

• And why we should all be okay with not knowing what's next

Listen now if: You've been wondering whether your life still fits you—and need permission to rewrite the script.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oh4BudYiD3E

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