Episode 55

Shut Down, Not Shaken Part 35 (35 Episodes in 35 Days)

Published on: 6th November, 2025

In this final episode of Shut Down, Not Shaken, Cristin reflects on the journey of creating 35 episodes in 35 days with no plan, no script, and no guarantee anyone would listen. What started as an instinct to bring calm and connection during the government shutdown became a season of rediscovery, resilience, and creative freedom.

Cristin opens up about restarting her podcast after 2.5 years away, rebuilding from scratch after her old recording platform disappeared, and relearning everything, from finding her intro music to testing new tools mid-series.

She shares lessons learned about courage, imperfection, and the unexpected joy of showing up for others when you’re still figuring it out yourself.

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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.

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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.