She Wears the Pants · Jan 13, 2026 · 37:28
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Burnout isn’t a badge of honour. It’s a signal — and it’s asking you to lead differently.
In this episode of She Wears the Pants, Ashley Deland is joined by Paula Stachyra, PR powerhouse, media personality, bestselling author, and high-performance coach. Together, they unpack what it really takes for a high-growth woman to build success without self-abandonment and to protect her peace while still leading at the highest level.
If you’re a woman who is carrying a lot, building something meaningful, and quietly feeling the cost of constant output, this conversation will help you recalibrate before your body forces the pause.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
By the end, you’ll walk away with a clearer understanding of how to lead from alignment, protect your internal world, and build success that doesn’t require you to sacrifice yourself to sustain it.
Meet Paula
Paula Stachyra is a PR powerhouse, media personality, bestselling author, and high-performance coach. Through her work, she helps high-capacity women lead with clarity, build resilience, and create sustainable success without burnout - so their ambition is supported by alignment, not chaos.
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