180: Jude Charles: Breaking the Silence: Overcoming Burnout and Embracing Wellness

<p><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Today With Jude Charles:</span></strong></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Today on Sass Says I am joined by Jude Charles, a storyteller, filmmaker, and brand strategist working with purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Jude is an expert in his field and works his magic by pulling back the curtain to tell the story for businesses and personal brands. <br />  <br /> But Jude is also a regular guy. Today he’s pulling back the curtain on himself and sharing his personal story about living with burnout. We discuss the importance of diagnosis, the ongoing stigma around mental health, creative entrepreneurship, vulnerability, and the importance of showing up as who you are—not just what you do.</span></p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Pick It Apart</span></strong></p> <p>[1:50] Jude talks about his first speaking engagement and how pulling back the curtain on his own life has not been easy but has been one of the most important things he’s done in his life.</p> <p>[6:12] Christie asks Jude what he does when creating a video docu-series to get people to open up naturally on camera.</p> <p>[12:09] Jude shares a crazy story from when he was in the height of his burnout.</p> <p>[20:20] Jude opens up about going through burnout and why he is vocal about burnout.</p> <p>[34:30] Christie and Jude discuss the stigma around getting help via therapy in the Black community.</p> <p>[40:13] Jude and Christie talk about the importance of continuing this conversation in our communities, and showing up as who you are, not just what you do. </p> <p>[47:25] Jude gives a preview of what he’ll be talking about at LuAnn Live in November 2023.</p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 18pt;">Christie Rocha's and Jude Charles's Ah-Ha Moments</span></strong></p> <p>“[My first speech] wasn't easy at all. But I realized how much people were impacted by what I had to say.” – Jude Charles</p> <p><br /> “we were our biggest critics and we pay attention to the things that some other people don't even