Toxic Grit: Book Talk with Amanda Goetz
A bold call to end burnout, reframe ambition, and reclaim joy.
Burnout isn’t balance gone wrong—it’s ambition gone toxic. Join Amanda Goetz, 2x CEO, 4x CMO, and single mom of three, for a free Zoom conversation on her paradigm-shifting book Toxic Grit, a rallying cry for ambitious women who are done surviving success and ready for a new way to live, work, and thrive.
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About the Event:
Date: December 2, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Location: Live on Zoom (we will send you the link 30 minutes before the event!)
Host: Fresh Starts Registry
Guest: Amanda Goetz — 2x CEO, 4x CMO, single mom of three, and author of Toxic Grit
Cost: Free
Live Q&A: Amanda will answer questions from attendees.
Moderated Discussion: Hosted by Fresh Starts—expect warmth, clarity, and real-life strategies.
Replay: Registrants receive the recording.
Access: Zoom link sent prior to event
About the Book
Toxic Grit: The Rally Cry for a New Approach to Ambition is Amanda Goetz’s bold debut, exposing how hustle culture and society’s praise of “grit at all costs” have left women quietly breaking under the weight of it all.
Through heartfelt storytelling, radical vulnerability, science-backed frameworks, and real-world tools, Amanda reframes what it means to be ambitious—and offers a roadmap toward a version of success that honors not just your goals, but your sanity, joy, and wholeness.
In this book you’ll discover how to:
Identify and create space for all the roles you play without feeling like you’re failing
Reclaim presence in your day and rediscover yourself
Unlearn hustle culture and redefine what success means for you
Set boundaries that protect your energy without guilt
Replace the myth of balance with intentional balance that fuels you
Build systems that prioritize joy, connection, and what actually matters
Reconnect with pleasure, creativity, and the parts of yourself ambition pushed aside
Whether you’re leading teams, raising kids, or rebuilding your life, Toxic Grit is more than a book—it’s a toolkit to help you create a life that honors all parts of who you are.
Listen to Amanda talk about Toxic Grit on A Fresh Story:
What We’ll Cover:
Why burnout is not personal failure—it’s cultural conditioning
Why balance is a myth, and what to pursue instead
How to build systems that honor ambition and joy
The secret to boundaries without guilt
How to unlearn hustle culture and redefine success
Tools to reclaim presence, connection, and meaning in daily life
Who It’s For:
Ambitious women balancing work, family, and self
Anyone facing burnout, resentment, or “doing it all” fatigue
Leaders, entrepreneurs, and creatives seeking a healthier path forward
Single moms and parents navigating ambition and caregiving
Professionals ready to redefine productivity and success
Amanda Goetz is a 2x CEO, 4x CMO, and single mom of three who knows firsthand what it means to walk the tightrope of success and sanity. In her debut book, Toxic Grit, Amanda blends personal stories, professional experience, and practical frameworks to help women end burnout and create lives that honor both ambition and joy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this free? Yes—totally free.
Do I need to read the book first? Nope. You’ll get value either way.
Will there be a replay? Yes. Register to get the recording.
Who should come? Anyone interested in fair, sustainable relationships and household equity.
Will there be Q&A? Yes! Bring your questions.