Burnout and Belonging: Missing Bricks Press

Why do the people most committed to building equity so often end up depleted by it?

Over the years, Arnoldo Curiel has watched numerous talented and passionate educators, executives, community leaders, and students gradually lose themselves in the work that was intended to make the world more humane. Burnout has become the unspoken language of those who care deeply about creating change.

Burnout and Belonging: The Hidden Costs of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not another DEI playbook. You won't find corporate jargon, checklists, or one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, Dr. Curiel draws on powerful personal stories, decades of leadership experience, and practical insights to help readers sustain their purpose without sacrificing themselves.

Whether you work in diversity, education, healthcare, nonprofit leadership, government, or simply care deeply about making a difference, this book offers a compassionate reminder that meaningful change begins by caring for the people doing the work.