Episode 51

Shut Down, Not Shaken Part 31 (Feeling Free)

Published on: 2nd November, 2025

Cristin reflects on the unexpected insights gained during a period of uncertainty. She discusses how moments of pause can lead to profound self-discovery and the realization of personal inflection points. Cristin emphasizes the importance of recognizing that freedom is inherent and encourages listeners to embrace their own journeys of rediscovery.

Takeaways

This shutdown for all its uncertainty is showing me something that I really didn't expect.

When everything around you stops, you can finally hear what's actually moving on inside of you.

I started off thinking that this was a pause.

I am now realizing that this may be an inflection point.

This may be the catalyst for the pivot.

If you are listening to this and you are standing at your own crossroads, I am right there with you.

You are not alone. We're all just trying to find our rhythm again.

Take a breath, move what you can.

Remember, freedom is not something you earn.

It's something you return to.

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About the Podcast

At Ease: For Colored Girls Who Fled Corporate When Six Figures Wasn't Enough

At Ease is a podcast for black women who have decided to trade hustling for fuller, bolder lives. Whether you quietly quit, took a leap of faith, pursued passion over a paycheck, or are building a side hustle, join Coach Cristin as we redefine success by re-shaping our minds. Cristin combines her lived experience and thought work to help women reconnect with their bodies, combat burnout, and build businesses.

About your host

Cristin Babb

Cristin is a certified professional coach, dynamic speaker, and international
presenter. As Founder of Cristin and Co., a boutique consulting and
coaching firm that leverages HR Solutions, Team Management, and Leadership
Coaching to help business owners build diverse teams and opt out of hustle culture. Some of her previous clients include Jelani Travel, Stephanie Dodier (Going Beyond the Food Academy), and Jefferson University College of Population Health.

When she’s not consulting or coaching, Cristin can be found at the playground
with her twin boys or traveling either solo or with a group of friends.

After earning her undergraduate degree in Marketing from Hampton University,
Cristin received an MPA from Old Dominion University. As a lifelong learner, she
has gone on to become a certified mediator and coach and most recently earned
a certificate in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the
The University of Southern Florida. As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, she has led
workshops with hundreds of women and teens in Trinidad and Tobago and Cape
Town, South Africa.