MERRILLVILLE, Ind. - s4story -- Behind the titles, businesses, and accomplishments are stories the public rarely hears. When the Hustle Hurts: The Untold Truths of Leaders Who Broke Down Before They Broke Through, an anthology led by visionary Dr. Milicent Driver.

Featuring 14 contributing authors and a foreword by Dr. Nadia Monsano, the book explores the personal cost of pursuing success while navigating caregiving, grief, health challenges, financial pressure, identity struggles, and the responsibility of being the person others depend on.

"We often celebrate what people accomplish without asking what the journey required of them," says Dr. Milicent Driver. "I created When the Hustle Hurts to make room for those conversations. My hope is that readers recognize themselves in these pages and understand that they can pursue purpose while also making room for healing, support, and rest."

The anthology features contributions from:

• O'Keith Parker — From Survival to Purpose
• Shaniah Gunter — Equally Capable
• Nikkia "Coach Ky" Tisaby — What the Hustle Hid
• Coretta Hodges — The Work Behind the Legacy
• Tarik Driver — The Weight I Chose to Carry
• Natacha Kemp — When Serving Became Striving
• Jescika Holloway — Purpose Louder Than the Noise
• Dr. Shana Gourdine — The Woman I Became After Breaking
• Kisha Williams — Moments That Broke Me, Faith That Rebuilt Me
• Minister Dr. Ashley Blanshaw — Called, Chosen, and Worth It
• Roderick D. Lee — The Comeback I Chose
• Milton Chisom — Tired of Starting Over
• Thaddeus Marcus Jones — Taking Life Off Auto
• La Shanda Chisom-Ford — The Hustle, the Hurt, and the Victory

The collection offers points of connection for professionals, entrepreneurs, caregivers, ministry leaders, and anyone questioning how to keep moving forward without losing themselves in the process. Its stories invite readers to reconsider the pressure to appear strong and recognize the courage involved in asking for help, changing direction, and starting again.

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Readers are invited to support the November 4, 2026, Kindle launch of When the Hustle Hurts: The Untold Truths of Leaders Who Broke Down Before They Broke Through by purchasing the eBook on Amazon and sharing it with someone navigating a demanding season of life.

Purchase the Kindle edition: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HPZ2X52Z

About Dr. Milicent Driver

Dr. Milicent Driver is a business and branding strategist, author, speaker, coach, and veteran based in Northwest Indiana. Through her work, she helps women clarify their purpose, build confidence, and develop brands that reflect their expertise and identity. Her approach, "Branding From the Inside Out," connects personal growth with business strategy.

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