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How She Handled a Toxic Work Environment

Finding a healthier way forward when the workplace became unhealthy.

Quote Monica  Sewell  Lampkin, Accountant on Influential Women

At first, I tried to fix the situation, change the environment. I eventually realized my peace and mental health were more important and removed myself from the toxic environment.

Monica Sewell Lampkin, Accountant, Southern Alabama Regional Council on Aging
Quote Jodi Franklin, Owner/Office Manager on Influential Women

After I had my son, I began experiencing seizures, which brought a lot of unexpected challenges for our family. As work, childcare, and my husband's own frustrations with his job became increasingly difficult to balance, we decided to take a leap of faith and build something of our own. That decision became the beginning of our journey as business owners, creating a future that gave us more freedom while allowing us to build something together as a family.

Jodi Franklin, Owner/Office Manager, Franklin's HVAC LLC