Some of my published work…
It’s real and it might just say what you’ve been thinking, but didn’t have the words for. Grab a cup and dive in.
These are the stories from my heart - honest reflections, hard-earned lessons, and encouragement I wish more women heard.
Featured Articles
Featured Articles
M2 Woman
1-May-2025
Ditch the Burnout: How To Stop the Hustle, Redefine Success and Become Unapologetic
Tina Kapp-Kailea, bestselling author, award-winning embodiment coach, speaker and thought leader, shares how breaking free from burnout and redefining success on her own terms has not only transformed her life but is empowering high-achieving women around the world to do the same. Something she is very passionate and unapologetic about.
Has burnout been accepted as the inevitable side effect of ambition? More women are finding themselves at a crossroads—especially as they enter midlife. Externally we’re very accomplished and successful yet internally completely exhausted. The ‘superwoman myth’ we’ve been sold have left many of us overworked, overstretched, and overwhelmed. […]
Women Thrive Magazine
28-April-2025
Your Brand Speaks Before You Do
What is Embodied Branding and Why It Matters for Women
There comes a season in every woman’s life when she realizes the version of herself the world sees no longer feels like the true version of who she is becoming. Sometimes it’s a subtle tugging from inside. Other times it can roar loudly, clearing out everything she thought she needed to be. Either way — it’s a moment that changes everything.
It’s the moment she stops asking, “What should I build?”
And starts remembering, “Who am I really here to be?”
Because there’s a cost to living in a life — or a business — that no longer fits. There’s a quiet exhaustion that comes from holding parts of yourself back. There’s also grief that builds up from leaving your wildest, most honest self outside the walls of what feels “professional” or “acceptable”. We squeeze ourselves into a corporate corset that was never made for us. […]
BOLD JOURNEY
19-Mar-2025
From Exhausted to Energized: Overcoming and Avoiding Burnout
Tina, thrilled to have you on the platform as I think our readers can really benefit from your insights and experiences. In particular, we’d love to hear about how you think about burnout, avoiding or overcoming burnout, etc.
For me to overcome burnout, I had to learn about all the nuances that burnout can have and understand what it meant. I really wasn’t aware of all the symptoms or the effect that prolonged stress has on the body. I used to believe that being busy and stressed was just normal and that burnout was just a catchphrase.
For years, I was the woman who “had it all”- on paper. The high-powered career, the big title, the relentless drive to achieve more. I had convinced myself that exhaustion was just part of the game, that success required sacrifice, and that stress was just part of the deal. I ignored the sleepless nights, the creeping anxiety, and the way my body begged me to slow down. But I wasn’t listening or in tune - I was too busy. […]
Conglomerate Magazine
5-Mar-2025
A Trailblazer in Women’s Leadership and Burnout Prevention
In a world where corporate success often demands sacrificing well-being, Tina‘s journey stands as a testament to the power of realigning one’s life with purpose and authenticity. As the founder of The Femmepreur Pathfinder, Tina has spent her career advocating for high-achieving women to break free from the cycles of burnout, perfectionism, and overachievement that many women in leadership roles face. Through her transformational framework, Tina helps women create lives that feel as good as they look—leading with integrity, alignment, and authenticity.
The Road to Reinvention: From Burnout to Empowerment
Tina’s professional journey began as many corporate stories do—with high expectations, long hours, and an overwhelming drive for success. Holding a six-figure executive role, Tina was at the top of her game, but she quickly realized that the definition of success […]
Women Thrive Magazine
4-Feb-2025
Find the Courage to Be Real and Strength in Authenticity
How Vulnerability Leads to Finding True Strength
Just saying the word can make some of us want to run for cover, right? We associate it with weakness, with letting our guard down, with being exposed—the act of revealing our soft spots to the world. Yet, paradoxically, vulnerability is where true strength is born. It’s in those raw, unfiltered moments—when the mask slips, and the carefully curated facade crumbles—that we discover our deepest power, the power that unlocks our truest nature: our authentic self.
But here’s the catch: society doesn’t exactly celebrate vulnerability or make it easy. From a young age, we’re conditioned to “fit in” and put on masks. We’re told to “be strong”, “power through,” and “hold it together”. Especially as women, the pressure feels relentless. We juggle impossible expectations—to be successful but not intimidating, nurturing but not weak, […]
Corporate Escapist Magazine
1-Feb-2025
From Burnout To Breakthrough:
How Daring To Be You Heals And Realigns You
Discover how showing up as your true self can transform your life - raw, real, and empowered. Vulnerability: The Gateway to Self-Love
Vulnerability - just saying the word can make us want to retreat, doesn’t it? It feels raw, uncomfortable, and far too exposing.
We’ve been taught to associate vulnerability with weakness, with losing control. Yet, when we dare to lean into it, vulnerability reveals itself as the birthplace of true strength. It’s in those unguarded, honest moments that we connect with the essence of who we are.
The Masks We Wear
From a young age, most of us learn to put on a brave face. We’re told to “be strong,” to “power through,” and to “hold it together.”
For women especially, the pressure can feel relentless. We’re expected to juggle success, nurture relationships, and somehow stay composed through it all. In the process, we bury the parts of ourselves that feel too tender, too messy, or simply not good enough. […]
Light Up Magazine
30-Jan-2025
Breaking Free from Burnout and Reclaiming Joy
Tina Kapp-Kailea is redefining what it means to succeed. An award-winning embodiment coach, bestselling author, and creator of the transformative REALIGN framework, Tina has made it her mission to guide high-achieving women away from burnout and toward balance. Her work has resonated with women worldwide, inspiring them to embrace lives of purpose and authenticity without compromising their well-being.
Tina’s journey to this impactful work wasn’t without challenges. Born in Germany and now based in New Zealand, she excelled in corporate leadership and publishing for over a decade, achieving every benchmark of traditional success.
But behind the accolades, her reality was starkly different: she was burnt out, unfulfilled, and disconnected from her own sense of self. Personal losses and her own battle with adrenal fatigue and anxiety became a wake-up call, forcing her to reevaluate her path. […]
Becoming An Unstoppable Woman
17-Dec-2024
UNAPOLOGETICALLY UNHUSTLED -
SUCCESS BEYOND BURNOUT
For years, Tina epitomized corporate success, climbing the ladder, and achieving goals she once thought would bring fulfilment. Yet, despite these accomplishments, she felt a deep emptiness and disconnect from her true self. Tina began to question if this relentless hustle was what success was supposed to feel like. “The more I achieved, the more hollow it felt,” she recalls. Exhausted and depleted, she realized she was living by external expectations rather than her own values. […]
Women Thrive Magazine
4-Sep-2024
Find the Courage to Be Real and Strength in Authenticity
How Vulnerability Leads to Finding True Strength
Just saying the word can make some of us want to run for cover, right? We associate it with weakness, with letting our guard down, with being exposed—the act of revealing our soft spots to the world. Yet, paradoxically, vulnerability is where true strength is born. It’s in those raw, unfiltered moments—when the mask slips, and the carefully curated facade crumbles—that we discover our deepest power, the power that unlocks our truest nature: our authentic self.
But here’s the catch: society doesn’t exactly celebrate vulnerability or make it easy. From a young age, we’re conditioned to “fit in” and put on masks. We’re told to “be strong”, “power through,” and “hold it together”. Especially as women, the pressure feels relentless. We juggle impossible expectations—to be successful but not intimidating, nurturing but not weak, […]