Episode 26

Shut Down, Not Shaken Part 6 (Unlearning Outdated Workplace Beliefs)

Published on: 8th October, 2025

In this episode of Shut Down, Not Shaken, Cristin Candice explores 10 common beliefs about work that many of us inherited from previous generations, beliefs that may no longer serve us in today’s changing world of work. She walks through each belief (for example, “loyalty guarantees security,” “you have to be twice as good,” “visibility = value”) and offers new perspectives aligned with modern workplaces. Through this conversation, Cristin invites listeners to reflect on which beliefs they’ve internalized and how they can unlearn and replace them with ideas that support their purpose, autonomy, and well-being.

Reflection Questions


Which outdated workplace belief resonated most deeply (or felt most familiar) when you heard this episode?


What one belief would you like to unlearn, and what would you replace it with?


How might your daily choices (in your work, in your relationships) shift if you operated from these new, more liberating beliefs?







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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.