EP 124. Breaking Free from Toxic Workplaces and Burnout to Build a Thriving Business and Life of Freedom with Alexis Becerra

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Beyond Private Practice, Liz Fernandez sits down with Alexis Becerra, a Leadership Coach for Latina professionals who left a high-level leadership role in education after experiencing extreme burnout and a toxic work environment. Alexis shares her deeply personal journey of choosing herself over job security, walking away from the “golden handcuffs,” and building a thriving coaching and consulting business that allowed her to generate $50K in revenue within months of starting.

She dives into the workplace abuse cycle, the emotional and physical toll of burnout, and the mindset shifts that helped her step into her expertise as a consultant and leader. If you’ve ever felt trapped in a toxic work environment or wondered if you could build something on your own, this episode is your sign that a new path is possible.

Thinking about leaving your 9-5 but unsure how to make it sustainable? Work with Liz 1:1 to create a custom roadmap, mindset support, and business strategy designed just for you.

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About Alexis Becerra

Alexis Becerra is a Leadership Coach for Latina professionals, helping Latinas heal and rebuild after unhealthy and toxic work environments. She is on a mission to uplift the community by helping Latina game changers and disruptors reclaim their power and build careers that honor their well-being.

As a Mexican-American, first-gen, bicultural Latina leader, Alexis knows firsthand the challenges of navigating systems that don’t always see or support you. With over a decade of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and leader, she specializes in trauma-informed coaching to help women break free from toxic workplaces and step into leadership with confidence and self-trust.

Now, Alexis runs a thriving coaching and consulting business, supporting professionals in career transitions, leadership development, and workplace healing. Her mission is to ensure that no Latina struggles in silence and that every woman she works with knows her worth.

Timestamps:

00:01 – Alexis’ Story: The Breaking Point That Led to Her Career Pivot
03:08 – How Burnout and Toxic Workplaces Affect Women of Color
04:25 – The Red Flags of a Toxic Work Environment
10:27 – The Workplace Abuse Cycle and Why It’s Hard to Leave
12:04 – Choosing Herself Over a Pension: The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything
19:43 – Rebuilding After Leaving: Rest, Travel, and Reclaiming Her Life
28:07 – How She Built a Business and Landed $50K in Contracts in Her First Few Months
35:15 – Overcoming Fear of Charging and Owning Her Expertise as a Consultant
43:30 – The Freedom of Being Your Own Boss: Life as a Digital Nomad
50:05 – Advice for Women in Toxic Workplaces Who Want to Break Free

Episode Highlights

• The Hidden Workplace Abuse Cycle – How toxic jobs manipulate employees into staying through guilt, gaslighting, and false hope.
• Burnout Isn’t Just Mental—It’s Physical – How Alexis' body started breaking down before she realized how serious her situation was.
• Breaking Free from Golden Handcuffs – Why financial fears keep professionals stuck and how Alexis made the leap despite them.
• Mindset Shifts for Leaving a 9-5 – The exact reframes that helped Alexis confidently step into her new career.
• Making Your Own Money – How Alexis replaced her salary and built a business from scratch in just a few months.

Category

Latina Entrepreneurs | Career Transitions | Workplace Healing | Business and Mindset

Keywords

career burnout, leaving a toxic job, workplace trauma, Latina entrepreneurs, career transition coaching, quitting 9-5, consulting business, therapist to coach, leadership development, workplace abuse

Connect and Work with Liz Fernandez

Website: https://thelizfernandez.com/
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Connect with Alexis Becerra

Instagram: @itsalexisbecerra
Website: www.itsalexisbecerra.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/itsalexis-becerra

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