2025 is the year to THRIVE!

Hey!

I’m popping in your inbox, for a mid-week reset.

Let’s play a little game. 👇

Take a moment and read each of the following quotes. And choose the answer that feels the most like you right now. This feeling will reveal where your Career Compass is guiding you.

A. “Go placidly amid the noise and the haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence.”

If this is your vibe: You’re craving peace.

Lately, your spirit has been craving stillness, a break from the hustle, the grind, the noise that never stops. You’re realizing that real power doesn’t always roar. Sometimes it whispers, “Rest. Regroup. Re-enter on your own terms.” In this season, peace isn’t a luxury, it’s your new strategy.

B. “Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.”

If this is your vibe: You’ve been so focused on what’s next, you forgot to celebrate how far you’ve come.

You’re always climbing, but when’s the last time you looked down and saw how far you’ve come? You’re learning that fulfillment isn’t just found in what's next, it lives in the now. Take a beat. Celebrate. Your wins deserve a seat at the table, too.

C. “Be yourself. Especially do not feign affection.”

If this is your vibe: You’re done performing. You want to be seen, not filtered.

The mask is slipping, and you’re not interested in putting it back on. You’re feeling a shift toward radical honesty: in your relationships, your work, and your presence. You're no longer interested in fitting in, you’re here to stand out, gently but unapologetically.

D. “Exercise caution in your business affairs, for the world is full of trickery…”

If this is your vibe: You’ve got receipts, red flags, and a highly-tuned BS detector. But you’re still holding space for hope, and high standards.

You’ve seen some things. The politics, the power plays, the red flags. And still, you choose integrity. You’re building a wiser version of yourself, one that knows how to navigate with boundaries, but without bitterness. You're not jaded, you’re just not naive anymore.

E. “You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.”

If this is your vibe: You’re zoomed all the way out, reflecting on legacy, impact, and what it all means.

The calendar invites, the LinkedIn updates, the job titles, they're not what’s keeping you up at night. You’re thinking about purpose, legacy, and the mark you want to leave behind. The same energy that spins galaxies moves through you. You're not lost, you’re expanding into something bigger than what even you could imagine. Take up space.

No matter which quote and sage advice resonated… we’re talking about it LIVE today!

And by WE, I mean, me and the amazing Dawn Butler.

Dawn Butler is a brilliant, Speaker, Mentor, Tech Leader & Podcast Host, and she’s carving out time in her busy schedule to chat with me and my community (yes, that includes you!) She’s BIG on leading with intention and integrity, so we’ll be exploring how to thrive in your career without losing your values.

Our conversation will be inspired by one of her favorite the poems Desiderata by Max Ehrmann, so if you haven’t read it, you’ve got some homework to do before our conversation!

During our chat we’ll cover hot topics like:
✨ What does it mean to have ambition without burning out
✨ How to make LinkedIn connections that are actually real
✨ How to stay grounded in high-stakes spaces like tech
✨ And how to reset your career compass with integrity

🗓️ TODAY (June 18) @ 12P CST
📍 LIVE, virtual & free
🎟️ WATCH LIVE HERE

Let’s reflect, laugh, and get real about what it means to build a career that feels like you.

With clarity (and a little cosmic energy),

Deja White
Founder, Breakroom Buddha
breakroombuddha.com/thrive

P.S. Reply and tell me which letter you chose, I want to hear it!

If today’s activity got you thinking and fired up, you’re going to love my Momentum Sessions!

These aren’t just strategy calls, they’re live action labs. We tackle the exact challenges keeping you stuck (just like we did in today’s newsletter) and start solving them in real time.

The goal? You walk away with something tangible: a sent message, a new connection, or even a payment in your bank account. No fluff, no theory, just action.

Ready to move? Let’s go!