The Hidden Ache of High-Performing Women
đ From Workhorse to Wild Horse
Youâve been the dependable one.
The closer.
The strategist.
The one who finishes strong and never drops the ball.
You've carried the weight of deadlines, team dysfunction, and silent expectations on your back like a beast of burden groomed in business casual.
And you do it with grace... until grace starts cracking at the seams.
Because behind the performance reviews and polished Zoom calls.
Thereâs a wild horse inside you.
Not broken, just buried.
Not weak, just weary.
You werenât born for cubicles and color-coded calendars that require permission for days off.
You were born to roam. To run.
To feel the sun on your skin in a language no meeting ever taught you.
To reclaim the Sunrise as an act of self-love.
To sip your tea barefoot under banyan trees, not beneath LED lights and HR policies.
But here you are again out performing what you achieved last quarter, for praises that may or may not lead to higher wages, but certainly to a deep exhaustion.
Crying in bathrooms after corporate challenges that you actually ranked the highest, even amongst top peers.
Smiling through jaws during quarterly reviews.
Wondering if this is all there is in the realm of financial success or if you'll ever have a real life with loved ones againâŚ
You feel it. This isnât burnout.
This is betrayal.
Your soul is whispering, then screamingâ
âI was not born for this. I am not a workhorse. I am a wild horse.â â
As Wild Horses we feel the deep desires of freedom calling us to create content while writing among soothing waterfalls and curious butterflies. We need to fiercely board planes after having back to back networking at multiple events across 5 different cities. This is just a slice of the full vision we have because we know soul deep that we were born to roam.
No more silent suffering as a high-performer, learn to roam with a herd of Wild Horses who have paved the way.
Even the wildest spirits need grounding wisdom when crossing borders, time zones, and tectonic soul shifts.
For the bold souls with sovereign heartsâŚ
5 biggest roaming mistakes nomads make, and how you can transform them into conscious moves:
1. Galloping Without Grazing: Rushing Without Research
Mistake: Roaming without proper research because of burnout, heartbreak, or escapism.
Truth: 68% of digital nomads report stress due to unexpected local laws, unstable WiFi, or cultural mismatches.
Sovereign Shift:
Before booking that one-way ticket, slow down and graze the land energetically. Study the visa policies, climate, cultural etiquette, and safety. Download local expat apps, and scout YouTube vlogs by other Nomad & BIPOC travelers whoâve lived there.
I have been amazed at the amount of up to date perspectives available via YouTube and blogs on just about any destination of choice. It's worth scheduling time on your calendar đď¸ to actually do some preparation and research. If you find it missing from your list of tasks on purpose, no worries, fellow nomads such as myself, do Travel Planning and Informational Consultations. It can be as simple as sending a few Voxer style voice clips to quickly provide you a valuable overview of your destination.
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2. Following the Herd Instead of Your Own Rhythm
Mistake: Choosing popular nomad hubs (Bali, MedellĂn, Lisbon) without checking if they match your energy, values and social vibes.
Truth: Many BIPOC women report microaggressions and cultural disconnects in "trendy" nomad cities that cater to patriarchal stereotype digital nomads.
Sovereign Shift:
Remember, you are not a tourist â you're a Ancestral Terra Steward. Design a relocation plan that aligns with your energy needs (quiet, nature, healing, community) and not someone elseâs perspective on what it looks like to be a community of sovereign travelers.
3. No Hoofprint Plan: Ignoring Financial and Legal Logistics
Mistake: Not understanding currency exchange, tax treaties, healthcare, or how to legally stay beyond 90 days.
Truth: 43% of nomads face financial setbacks in their first year abroad due to overlooked legal or banking issues.
Sovereign Shift:
We Wild Horses need a security budget to keep us securely on the Wealth Map.
For maximum sustainability a sovereign soul security budget should include:
Emergency funds (3â6 months of expenses)
Global health insurance (like SafetyWing or IMG)
Multiple payment platforms (Wise, Revolut, PayPal alternatives)
A remote income plan (freelancing, coaching, passive income etc.)
4. Wild but Disconnected: Not Building Community
Mistake: Going at it alone and experiencing culture shock, loneliness, or vulnerability.
Truth: 72% of solo female travelers list "lack of trusted community" as a top stressor.
Sovereign Shift:
Build a global sister circle before you land, join:
Nomad and BIPOC nomad social media groups
WhatsApp city-specific circles (like âNomad Women in Mexico Cityâ)
Local meetups via Eventbrite, Couchsurfing, Meetup, or Nomad Soul Sisters
The herd doesnât have to be big â just conscious.
5. Forgetting the Sacred Inner Migration
Mistake: Believing a location shift will fix inner turmoil.
Truth: Without tending to your inner reality, paradise becomes just another problem.
Sovereign Shift:
Take your rituals and reflection with you. Pack your journal, your ancestral altar cloth, your self-love playlist, and your grounding practices. Roaming abroad is just as much about coming home to yourself as it is about leaving.
đ Final Note from One Wild Horse to Another:
You are not running away â you are rising up.
This path is sacred.
So move consciously. Roam with reverence.
Tread in sacred rhythm with your roots and ride in the direction of your divine destiny.
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