Life Fulfilled Podcast — Ever wonder? “Is this all there is?”
Ever find yourself wondering, “Is this it?”
Yeah, me too. That ache for real, soul-deep fulfillment is exactly why this show exists. A richer life is closer than you think.
I’m Bernie Borges, Founder of the Fulfilled@Work Academy™ and creator of the Fulfillment Centric Leadership™ framework. Every Monday, I bring you real, practical conversations centered around the five pillars of a fully lived life:
- Health – aligning your mind and body to thrive
- Fitness – moving in ways that energize, not exhaust
- Career – loving Mondays again (or finding the courage to pivot)
- Relationships – showing up for the people who matter most
- Legacy – creating a life story you’re proud to tell
Here’s what you’ll experience:
- Honest stories from real people navigating fulfillment in real time
- Solo episodes with lessons I’m learning (and unlearning)
- Insightful guest conversations packed with takeaways you can use now
Tune in if you’re ready to:
- Replace burnout with fresh purpose
- Feel strong—in your body and in your voice
- Recharge (or reinvent) your career
- Rekindle relationships that matter
- Start building a legacy that outlasts you
No matter your age or stage, a more fulfilled life is possible.
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Life Fulfilled Podcast — Ever wonder? “Is this all there is?”
Claiming Career Fulfillment by Embracing Mental Health and Self-Worth
This week, host Bernie Borges speaks with Chief People Officer Shamayne Braman, a fellow speaker at the upcoming HR Wellness and Executive Summit. They explore what it really means to experience career fulfillment, moving beyond titles, compensation, and prestige.
Here are three powerful takeaways from their conversation:
1️⃣ Redefining Failure and Building Resilience
Early in her career, Shamayne joined Teach for America expecting to connect effortlessly with her students. Instead, she faced unexpected rejection, an experience that tested her assumptions and pushed her to build trust through humility, grit, and self-awareness. These early lessons became a foundation for her leadership journey across industries.
2️⃣ Leading with Genuine Care and Human Connection
Across roles in education, healthcare, retail, and tech, Shamayne’s leadership has been grounded in deep care for people. Whether supporting students or leading HR teams, she focuses on unlocking individual potential and closing the gap between where people are and where they can go.
3️⃣ Wellness as a Professional Advantage
Shamayne shares how her personal health and fitness practices, including mental well-being, fuel her performance as a leader. By prioritizing self-care, embracing stillness, and rejecting the stigma around mental health, she ensures she leads from a place of strength, clarity, and empathy.
One Main Takeaway:
Career fulfillment isn’t defined by what’s on your résumé. Through resilience, authentic relationships, and intentional self-care, we build a living legacy that’s felt in every interaction, not just remembered after we’re gone.
This episode is brought to you by the HR Leadership & Wellness Summit in Atlanta, GA, October 12-14.
This invite-only experience brings together senior HR professionals from companies like Warner Bros., Morgan Stanley, Paramount, and more for three days of transformative conversations, strategic networking, and actionable insights.
Apply for a complimentary invitation to the HR Leadership & Wellness and Culture & Engagement Executive Summits. https://bit.ly/lifefulfilledxopal
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamaynebraman/
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