Marcella Abbott

“Having It All: The Myth That Is Making Women Feel Like Failures” is a raw, honest look into the life of a high-achieving finance executive, mother of two, and burnout survivor. After climbing the corporate ladder and doing everything “right,” I hit a breaking point—burned out, quit my job, and disconnected from myself and my family. In this talk, I challenge the toxic myth that women can and should “have it all,” a myth that’s quietly crushing so many of us under impossible standards. Instead, I offer a new path: one that invites women to redefine their own version of “all” based on what truly matters to them. This isn’t about quick fixes or perfect balance—it’s about small, sustainable steps taken with intention, every single day. Because when we stop chasing someone else’s definition of success and start creating our own, we not only heal—we thrive. Burnout is not a badge of honor. It’s a warning sign. It’s time we started listening.