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When the Mission Burns You: Surviving Founder Burnout | The Difference We Make
In this episode of The Difference We Make, host Ashling Scallon addresses the critical and often overlooked issue of founder burnout within the nonprofit and social impact sectors. This conversation is designed for mission-driven leaders, nonprofit founders, and social entrepreneurs who feel exhausted, isolated, or guilty when they try to take a break. The episode challenges the 'hero narrative' that glorifies suffering and overwork, arguing instead that sustainability requires rest, boundaries, and emotional infrastructure. If you are struggling with mission drift, decision fatigue, or the…
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