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LaShawnda McLaurin
A refreshing podcast by licensed therapist, wife, mom, and lover of laughter, LaShawnda McLaurin, that provides weekly inspiration to encourage women to go further, push harder, and shine brighter!
In today’s episode I am going to give you some practical tips to help you have more balance in your hectic and busy life and I hope to inspire you to find YOUR balance.
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There is so much talk about mindfulness and its importance. And while some of you have jumped on board with the mindfulness habits, others of you are like sis, I don’t have time for mindfulness because my mind is FULL, lol. I get it and I feel you, but, mindfulness is such an important aspect of life and it can change your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. So in today’s episode I’m going to tell you a few of the quickest ways to inject mindfulness into your busy life. Most of these tips are things you can do in less than 5 minutes, but they will still have an impact in your busy life. And so, I hope to inspire you to be mindful.
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Sometimes we get so caught up in trying to change, trying to fix our lives, trying to be better, that we fail to realize the change and growth that has already happened. Over the past 6 months, have you grown? Have you changed? Have you gotten better? How about over the past year? Here’s an even better question…how do you know if you’ve changed? Well, that’s what we are going to discuss in today’s episode. How to know if you’re growing. I’m going to give you a few signs and behavior to look for to help you evaluate if you’ve made some progress along your mental and emotional journey and I hope to inspire you to notice the change.
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Imposter syndrome is something that has been talked about and talked about and talked about over the last several years. And for good reason. Many women feel like impostors in spaces that they absolutely deserve to be in. I talked about imposter syndrome before on this podcast and today I'm going to talk about it again. In today's episode I'm going to give you the top mantras I believe you should be telling yourself each day to keep imposter syndrome at bay. I'm gonna tell you what to say and why you should be telling yourself this and I hope to inspire you to know your worth.
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Did you know that the average person takes about two to three vacations per year? Also, the average person only takes about 10 days off per year. Vacations, spa days, and girls' trips or great ways to experience joy but they cannot be the only time that you experience joy in your life. The Bible says that man cannot live on bread alone and I say that your joy cannot live on vacations alone. In today's episode, we are going to talk about how to have joy in your everyday life. I'm going to tell you a few ways that you can sprinkle joy throughout your days and I hope to inspire you to live joyously.
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With adulting comes stress. About 76% of adults say they have experienced health impacts due to stress that include headache, fatigue, feeling anxious, and feeling depressed. This is all according to the American Psychiatric Association. Experiencing stress in life is inevitable, but that stress doesn’t have to take you out mentally or physically. You just have to know how to manage it. So, in today’s episode, I’m going to give you a few of my favorite stress management tools, tips, and tricks that you can use on a daily basis and I hope to inspire you to manage your stress.
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There are a lot of things you can’t control in life, but one thing you can control is your perspective. And though this is the case, it can be extremely difficult to take hold of your perspective and use it in a way that is actually beneficial to you. Your perspective can be a game changer in life and in today’s episode we are going to talk about all things perspective: from why it matters to how to use your perspective to your advantage and so I hope to inspire you to harness the power of perspective.
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Did you know that you make, on average, 35,000 conscious decisions per day? Unbelievable right? Whether you know it or not, you are making decisions every second of the day. So if we are sooo experienced with making decisions all day long…why is there so much anxiety around decision-making? Well, in today’s episode, we are going to talk about decision-making anxiety. We are going to learn what it is and I’m going to give you several tips to help you as you navigate making all the big and small decisions that come your way and so I hope to inspire you to make the choice.
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Old habits die hard…so I wasn’t surprised that when I began the journey back into the podcast world I was visited by my old frienemy perfectionism. Perfectionism is the toxic gift that just keeps on giving. And just when you think you’re over it or that you’ve pushed through it, here it comes again making you believe that perfection is the goal. So, in today’s episode, I am going to teach you about the tricks of perfectionism and tell you what to focus on instead of trying to be perfect. And I hope to inspire you to break free from perfectionism.
It's been a long time...too long...and I have some explaining to do! In today's episode, I explore with you my process from burnout to beginning again.
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Friends…how many of us have them? Well, when we were kids or teens or in college, that number of friends you had may have been a lot higher than it is currently well into adulthood. For many people, adulthood comes with a sharp decline in true friendships. And that kind of sucks. Friendships can bring so much happiness and joy into a person’s life and when they aren’t there anymore it can be hard. This episode was requested by a listener so in today’s episode I’m going to help her and you. We are going to discuss a few key elements to help you make friends as an adult and to create the tribe around you that you so deserve. And I hope to inspire you to give it a shot.
Manifest, manifest, manifest. Whew chile…this word…it is the hot word in the world of self-help, spirituality, entrepreneurship…just pick a topic or an area and people will find a why to include manifestation in it. So, here’s the real question…does manifestation really work? Does it live up to the hype? Ask some people and they will swear by it’s benefits, ask others and they’ll say it’s a hoax. Well, in today’s episode, I’m going to give you the truth about manifestation and if it really works. And I hope to inspire you to do it all.
So if you’ve ever been in a room and felt like an you didn’t belong, like you weren’t smart enough, like everyone else deserved to be there except you, you are not alone. The imposter syndrome is real and so many people feel like a fraud this in various settings. While the feelings associated with imposter syndrome feel real and are very strong, I want you to know they are not facts. The fact of the matter is that you absolutely belong in every room you step into…don’t believe me, well let me prove it to you. In today’s episode I’m going to give you 3 reasons why you are NOT an imposter along with ways to help you overcome this feeling of self-doubt. And I hope to inspire you to know yourself.
There are some things that just are a given in life that you should do like…drink your water, brush your teeth, exercise regularly, make up your bed…what about mind your business? Lol. It’s something that people say as a joke or to shade people at times, but there are true benefits to minding your business and today we are going to talk about them. In this episode I’m going to give you three good reasons to mind your business and I hope to inspire you to mind yours.
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There are 60 seconds in a minute, 60 minutes in an hour, 24 hours in a day, 7 days in a week, and 52 weeks in a year. That equates to 525,949.2 minutes per year. Sounds like a lot of time, huh? Well, it kind of is, the question is, what are you doing with this time? Time is one of the few things in life that is constant. The number of minutes in an hour doesn’t change. The number of days in a week doesn’t change. We are the ones who change from moment to moment, minute to minute. So, that leads me to ask, what are you doing with your time? Are you wasting it? Do you find yourself constantly racing against the clock and running out of time? If so, you aren’t alone. So in today’s episode, we are going to discuss some of the top time-wasters in our lives and discuss how to use our time more wisely and I hope to inspire you to take advantage of this time.
Soooo....life happens, yall. And sometimes things don't go as planned (including my life). So, here's a replay to help you deal with it when your expectations don't align with your reality.
I hope to be back next week. Life has been hectic, but things are finally showing down. Take time for yourself.
Hi everyone! I had every intention of getting a new episode out today, but life had other plans. My little one got very sick this week so you know where my priorities went. I'll be back next week with a new episode, but in the meantime enjoy this oldie but goodie about being the standard. This inspiration never gets old.
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Ah, freedom! The freedom to do what you want. To say what you want. To be who you want. Sounds wonderful, right? Is this freedom real for you or is it just a fantasy? Well, if freedom and living freely are just dreams for you right now, then this episode is just for you. Many of you are living a life, but it’s not YOUR life. What I mean is you’re living life for everyone else. Doing what everyone else thinks you should do, saying what they think you should say, and being who they want you to be. This can be exhausting and most importantly it’s not allowing you to be your authentic self. In today’s episode, I want to give you a few tips on how to live more freely so that you can be the person you truly desire to be. And I hope to inspire you to do you.
Over the past several weeks I have had several conversations with women about confidence, or the lack thereof. And throughout these conversations on confidence there is a theme that continues to show its face and that is being humble. See what I’ve been learning lately through my work as a therapist is that many women’s confidence issues aren’t just about looks and personality. It goes much deeper than that. It’s about being raised as a girl to be humble and what that turns into as a woman. In today’s episode, I’m going to shatter some myths about what it means to be humble, share why you should be more confident, and explain how you can be both humble and confident in a healthy way. And I hope to inspire you to show up and show out!
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I'mmmmmm Baaacccckkkkk! Oh, how I missed you guys!!! I'm so excited to talk with you and share what's been going on with me. I've put in a lot of work this year to take things to a new level and I'd like for you to join me. Let's get you to your next level!
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Enjoy the very first episode of the podcast uploaded in 2018. We've come a long way yall! See you next week!
Hey guys!! I pray you all have an amazing August. I definitely plan to! Sometimes, in order to move forward, you have to slow down so I'm putting a pause on new episodes for this month. No worries, you will get to hear some great replays this month and I'll be back in September to celebrate the ANNIVERSARY of this podcast!!! Stay encouraged and inspired and please keep listening.
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So through my years of work as an entrepreneur and throughout life in general I have dealt with receiving more no’s than I can count. There have been times when I’ve tried to do certain things or be a part of certain things and I just simply felt overlooked and underrated. You may be experiencing the same thing in your life too. Whether it be at work, in your personal relationships, within your family…being overlooked isn’t fun. It can cause a lot of mental harm, depending on how you look at it. In order to keep going, I’ve had to develop a mindset that keeps me encouraged even when I feel like I’m being overlooked and underrated, and in today’s episode, I want to share with you a few things to keep in mind when those negative feelings hit due to being looked over and passed over and I hope to inspire you to see yourself.
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I hope you enjoy this replay that discusses just how great you are!
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In my opinion, every day is a great day to start. You don’t have to wait until the new year, until a new quarter, or until a new week (yall know we love to say we’ll start on Monday). Every day, every moment is an opportunity to start something new. So instead of focusing on the when, we are going to focus on a more important question, how? How do you start? In today's episode, I’m going to give you a few pointers on how to get going on your new journey, whether it be health, fitness, career, education, or self-growth. I’ll give you some steps to get you moving forward and to show you that starting isn’t as complicated and daunting as it feels. And I hope to inspire you to get going.
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Enjoy this replay that encourages you to take in and learn from the process.
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Rise and grind. Hustle hard. Booked and busy. These quotes have become mantras for those who want to be successful and just like you, they once were mantras for me too. And then I became very booked and very busy and gained some insight that I know I need to share with yall. So, in today’s episode I’m going to discuss with you some truths I learned about success and this hustle hard mentality and I hope to inspire you to create your success.
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I saw this post on Instagram that said “call your strong friend so she can lie to you about how everything is fine” and it made me laugh, hard. I’ve been so guilty of this. And I know I’m not alone! The world is opening back up and people are trying to go back to normal, but this strong friend mentality isn’t something that I want to come back into play in your life. Or maybe being the strong friend is the only way you know how to be. Or maybe you are a friend to a strong friend and you’re not sure what to do. In today’s episode we are going to talk about the harm you take on when you portray being the strong one, how vulnerability can help you in the long run, and how to support someone who is always doing just fine. And I hope to inspire you to soften up.
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In this replay, we discuss if your dreams, ideas, and goals are worth it. Spoiler alert: yes they are! Listen to learn about 4 things to consider when determining if it's worth it or not.
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How many times have you had a bad day and shared it with someone and they said “ah, it’s gonna be alright” or “don’t worry about it, things could be worse.” Or maybe when you’re going through a tough time you tell yourself “It’ll be fine” “everything is great”. Listen, It’s about time we stop lying to ourselves thinking it will help us feel good, because the truth is, sometimes too much positivity can be a bad thing. In today’s episode, we are going to discuss toxic positivity, what it is, why you shouldn’t do it, and how not to participate in it with yourself and others and I hope to inspire you to be truthful.
We are on episode 142 of this podcast, and can I be honest with you…I feel like quitting. Well, maybe I should say, I felt like quitting. I’m over it now, but I figured it was time that we have a real discussion about how I feel sometimes during this endeavor. Feeling like quitting is natural, we all have feelings. The question is what do you do with those feelings? In today’s episode I’m going to discuss with you why I feel like quitting sometimes, why I don’t quit, and things you should keep in mind when you feel like quitting. And I hope to inspire you to hang in there.
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During my many years of counseling, one question that I’m often asked is “how do I not let their mood impact me?” I’ve been asked this by many women who are dealing with their husband, boyfriend, parents, friends, and even co-workers and their negative mood. It can be hard sometimes to deal with other people and not be impacted by their negativity. It’s contagious sometimes. So today I want to answer the question and give you a few tips on how to not let other people’s mood or attitude bring you down and I hope to inspire you to stay in your zone.
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This mother's day I want to hit you with a throwback. This is episode 29 where I talk about mom guilt, and yes, this episode is for you, even if you aren't a mom. If having children is something you think you'll do one day, then this episode is for you too!
Have you ever felt less than? Like you were lacking something that you needed to be great? Like you weren’t quite adequate for the occasion? Have you ever felt like you weren’t enough? Well, if you can relate, this episode is just for you. In today’s episode we are going to talk about feelings of inadequacy that we may feel once in a while or all the time. And I’m going to share with you my three step system to help you deal with these feelings of inadequacy and help you realize just how great you are. And I hope to inspire you to stop, look, and listen.
Overachievers are people who do great things but still need to accomplish more. Even though they attain more success than the vast majority of people, they are never satisfied and always strive to accomplish more. Does that sound like you? No matter how well you do, no matter much you achieve. No matter what boxes you check off your to do list, it’s never enough. Being an overachiever can lead to great success, but it can also lead to a great amount of stress. In today’s episode I want to help my overachievers out there learn how to strive for greatness in a more healthy way. I’m going to give you a few tips on how to manage success so that you don’t burn out. And I hope to inspire you to be a healthy achiever.
So which one are you? Are you a procrastinator? You know, someone who waits until the last minute to get things done and puts all this stress and pressure on themselves up until the very last second. Or are you an overachiever who constantly puts pressure on themselves to go above and beyond in every aspect of their life? Let’s add a third option in here: are you a procrastinating overachiever? Someone who has ideas for days and puts pressure on themselves, but due to that pressure they procrastinate and wait to get things done because it’s so stressful? Whew, that’s a lot. Well if you’re any or all of these, the next two episodes are for you. Today’s episode, procrastinators anonymous and next week’s episode overachievers anonymous will address these issues. In today's episode, I want to help you break the unhealthy procrastination cycle. I know, I know, you think that you do your best work when you procrastinate, but I promise you, there is a better and less stressful way. We are going to discuss why you procrastinate and how to do things differently and I hope to inspire you to quit waiting.
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Hey guys...so this replay is so necessary right now! Be careful who you listen to. Not everyone who sounds good is worth your time and energy. Please listen to this episode and see how it applies to your life. I hope you've enjoyed listening to me and that what I say helps you each day!
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I think Aaliyah said it best when she said “age ain’t nothing but a number.” Now she was singing about something a lil different from what I’m talking about. She was talking about love and relationships, but today I’m talking about your age in relation to your dreams and goals. Now, we’ve talked about this before, but I see it far too often to not address it again. Today we are going to talk about the unhealthy thought patterns related to age and success and I’ll help you learn what you should be telling yourself to help you be your best regardless of your age. And I hope to inspire you to pace yourself.
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Today, class is in session! We are going to talk about a major part of adulting and probably one of the most difficult aspects of growing into yourself which is setting boundaries with your parents. It can be hard for parents to realize that their children are now adults and it can be hard for adult children to behave as adults with their parents and this cycle can lead to an unhealthy relationship. So in today’s episode I want to help you, teach you, school you in how to set healthy boundaries with some of the most difficult folks to do so with…your mom and dad. And I hope to inspire you to set some boundaries.
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The American poet E.E. Cummings once said “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” Being yourself sounds so simple, but in today’s society, it’s rather hard. To be free to think how you want, live how you want, and be how you want, is true freedom. So why are so many of us not living this way? Authenticity is the goal. To be genuine and real in everything you do. And to be this way in a society where being alike is more popular than ever is challenging, but it is still very possible for you to live an authentic life. In today's episode, we are going to discuss ways you can become more authentic and basically change your life for the better and I hope to inspire you to use your power.
I love the saying “your past doesn’t have to define you.” It is so true and it is such a great reminder that what you’ve gone through in the past does not have to be a reflection of who you are today. However, I do believe it is very important to realize and understand that your past can impact you. It may not define who you are, but your past can be very impactful. Many of you have been able to take the life you’ve been given and build upon it. But what you had to build upon may be a broken foundation. In today’s episode we are going to talk about how to repair a mental foundation that may have been broken due to past experiences. I’m going to give you a few things to know and a few tips to help you repair your mental foundation. And I hope to inspire you to Rebuild.
How many times have you heard people say “I have absolutely no regrets”? Probably too many times to count. While I do get where they’re coming from, I personally don’t believe that’s true and I definitely don’t feel that way. There are things I totally regret doing in my life and I’m going to share those things with you today, and I hope to inspire you to be better.
This episode is for me and you! With so many things on my plate, I've had to be intentional with prioritizing and taking breaks. This replay is a reminder to take care of yourself so burnout doesn't come knocking on your door. I'm taking my own advice and taking breaks when I need to. I hope this episode inspires you to do the same!
Success is constantly running through most of our minds and I’m sure we are full of do’s and don’ts when it comes to how to become successful. But I have found that there are many myths out there about success that may be keeping some of you stuck and causing you to waste precious time. In today’s episode I have going to talk about a few things I want you to stop believing about success. These things have been taught through the years, and I’ve learned, they just aren’t true or necessary. I want to free you of this misinformation and I hope to inspire you to define your success. Side note: the "F" in IKYFL stands for Freaking :-)
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Stuck! It’s feeling like every day is groundhog’s day. You’re sitting in emotions that you just can’t get past. You’re running in the same place and getting nowhere, making no progress, and going through the same cycle of emotions and behaviors over and over. It that you? Do you feel stuck? In today’s episode, we are going to talk about this feeling of being stuck and break down a few things that YOU are actually doing that keep you feeling that way. And I hope to inspire you to unstuck yourself.
Today, Imma tell you about yourself. I think you need to know who you really are. In a world where you’ve probably been called a lot of different things and been defined as a lot of different things I believe it’s time that you know who you truly are. So in today’s episode, I’m going to take some time, because I got time today, to remind you just who you are, who you really are! And I hope to inspire you to be you.
So, let’s have another conversation that I believe is long overdue. The notion that six figures are the end-all and be-all of success. If you’ve been on Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, and especially now, clubhouse, you’ll find conversations all about how to make six figures and it has become the career gold standard. But guys, we need to talk. We need to talk about why making six figures should be the goal. There are so many other things I want you to consider when making career goals and we are going to talk about those in today’s episode. And I hope to inspire you to focus on what matters.
So let’s talk about something that seems to be running rampet within our society and that is this copy-cat mentality. That if you want to be successful you must look like everyone else, talk like everyone else, and do what everyone else is doing and do it exactly how they are doing it. This basically turns everyone into clones. And it leads me to ask…where is the originality? In todays society it seems that being original is a hard things to do. So in today’s episode we are going to talk about just that. How to be ok with being original and thus how to be ok with being different. And I hope to inspire you to be an original.
I hope you guys are starting this year off putting your best foot forward. Like most of you I have created a few things I hope to accomplish this year, I have some habits I plan to develop, and all that good stuff...but there is one thing that I know I need to quit that will totally change my 2021 and that is how I use social media. In today’s episode I’m going to get real and raw about how social media may be impacting us and what we should do about it and I hope to inspire you to do what’s best.
Happy new year everyone and welcome to the first episode of 2021. Most of you are super glad that 2020 is done and you have high hopes and great expectations for this new year or do you? If 2020 has taught us anything it is that nothing is for certain and because of that some of you may be very cautious with creating goals and desires for this year. But are they were a few things that I truly hope you work hard to accomplish and we’re gonna talk about those things today. And no, these are not your typical goals such as start your own business and make 1 million bucks. These are goals that can truly have an impact on your life and the world around you. So let's talk about a few things that I hope you add to your new year resolutions list and I hope to inspire you to have more.
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Welcome to the last episode of 2020! What a year it has been and it is only right that before we move on to 2021, that we talk about what we learned in this year. In today’s episode I am going to tell you a few things I learned and you’ll probably see that you learned a few of these things too. I’m going to discuss what 2020 taught me mentally, physically, socially, professionally, spiritually, and just overall. Let’s talk about these lessons and hopefully it will it inspire you to keep going.
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So normally this time of year, I produce a special Christmas episode that is all about the season, but this year, I’ve decided to do things differently. I know that we are in what’s considered the most wonderful time of the year, but I cannot ignore the difficulty that many people are facing, including myself, this holiday season. Right now life may be described how Charles Dickens said it “it was the best of times and the worst of times.” You may have a lot of really good things going on in life, but you’re also having to deal with some really hard things like grief. So, today we are going to talk about grief. I have lost 2 family members in the last 5 months and I know so many people around me and in this world are mourning the loss of a loved one, so this holiday season, we are going to keep it real and talk about grief, what it looks like, and how to deal with it, and I hope to inspire you to give it some time.
So, over this holiday season, you may be spending more time or talking to your family a little more than normal. And in that communication, there may be some conflict. Sometimes you may not agree, or you may get on each other’s nerves, or old issues may come into the present. Whatever the case, I want to help you handle this conflict in a way that it does not ruin your relationship. I want to give you my top 3 tips to help you handle issues with the ones you care about in a way that keeps your relationship intact. And so I hope to inspire you to fight fair.
Every year websites and magazines come out with the top 30 people under the age of 30 or maybe even a 40 under 40. For most, it is an honor to be apart of this list. But through my work as a therapist I’ve seen far too often how this correlation between success and age has lead to a generation of people, especially women, who determine their worth by how much they accomplish, how many boxes they check, and how much they do before a set age. This mindset has lead to many people feeling anxious, depressed, and unsatisfied with their blessed life, all because of timing. In today’s episode I want to discuss the danger of this narrative and show you how to break this toxic mental cycle. And I hope to inspire you to take your time.
It’s impossible! How many times have you said or heard that? It’s just impossible. No matter whether it’s your ideas about school, your career, or even in raising your children, it’s like there’s always somebody there with their two cents and saying “it’s impossible.” Well, I’m here to tell you that those people are wrong. In today’s episode, we will talk about sources of positivity for your life, how to set boundaries against the nay-sayers, and how to put yourself on a path towards bringing the impossible to life. And I hope to inspire you to believe it’s possible.
Happy holidays!!! Well…maybe this holiday, you aren’t feeling too happy. Things are different, very different, more different than they have been in most of our lifetimes. And while we all had hopes that things would be back to normal by now, they aren’t and we are now entering into the holiday during a pandemic. I’m sure, like me, many of your plans have changed and you may be having a hard time adjusting and accepting the hand that life has currently delt. In today’s episode we are going to discuss how to make the most of life even when it isn’t going as planned and I hope to inspire you to give new things a try.
So last week we talk about doing it big and I gave you all the reasons why you should go live out your wildest dreams! Now, we often discuss the fear of failure which is one of the biggest fears that keeps us from going for it, I wanted to explore an equally powerful fear, that is the fear of success. In today’s episode, we will discuss the fear of success, what it may look like in your life, and what to do about it. And I hope to inspire you to face your deepest fear.
So, today’s episode is inspired by Kamala Harris, Stacy Abrams, Keshia Lancebottom, and every other woman who has gone above and beyond. From Michelle Obama to Dr. Jill Biden, to my momma, I have been inspired by these amazing women, and today I want to inspire you to go above and beyond in your life, just like these women have. In today’s episode, I am going to talk about the reasons why we don’t go for it and the reasons why we should go for it. And I hope to inspire you to do it big!
November is here and it is truly one of the most wonderful times of the year. But this year is noticeably different. A lot has changed in 2020 that may make this time of year a little more difficult than normal. We have to deal with losing an hour of sunlight on top of everything that was already going crazy in 2020. So today’s episode is here to be a quick pick me up to help you figure out how to adjust to this new season and I hope to inspire you to shine in the darkness.
So we are deep into October and this year for many has been looking pretty redundant. You aren’t able to go travel, you aren’t able to hang out with friends and family, you’re spending most of your days at home. Life may be feeling kind of blah. So how do you find inspiration during this time of redundancy? In today’s episode, I want to share with you A few things to try if you need a little inspiration to help you finish this year strong and so I hope to inspire you to get inspired.
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As much as we would love for it to be, life isn’t always cupcakes, rainbows, and fun. There are times in life where things are just…hard. Maybe you’re going through a tough time right now and you don’t feel so great. It’s hard to see the bright side of things when it’s been raining for days and you don’t know when a positive change is going to come. I get it, and I know that it is easier said than done to stay positive when things feel very negative. That’s why I’m here to help. In today’s episode, I am going to give you some practical instructions to help you lift your mind and spirit when you’re going through difficult times and I hope to inspire you to stay positive.
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When you think about growth, success, or making changes in our life, there is one word that you are bound to hear about and that word is consistency. We all know that consistency is one of the major keys to being successful and moving forward in life, but the question for today is how? How can you be more consistent? In today's episode, I’m going to give you my 5 must do’s if you want to be consistent and I hope to inspire you to do it.
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So the very first episode of this podcast was about how rejection had brought me to that point in life and I figured it was high time that we revisited this topic of rejection. Rejection still happens. It’s not something that you outgrow or you become too big for. Rejection is a part of life. In today’s episode I want to help you learn how to handle rejection so that it doesn’t turn into shame, embarrassment, or discourage you from moving forward. And so I hope to inspire you to embrace rejection.
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The seasons are changing, the leaves are changing its colors, the weather is changing, there is change all around us…but what about you. Are you changing? Ready or not, this is the perfect time to implement those changes that you have been contemplating for far too long. In today’s episode, we are going to take a deep dive into the process of change, talk about what makes it so doggone hard, and I’ll give you a few tips to help make the process go a little smoother and so I hope to inspire you to embrace the season.
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Life feels kind of all over the place right now. I know, there is so much going on that it can be hard to stay on track, but that ends today. It is time to refocus. Because you have things to do, goals to achieve, and dreams to reach. In today’s episode I’m going give you a few tips on how to refocus when you’re in the middle of life’s chaos. And I hope to inspire you to get in focus.
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When you think of heroes you typically think of characters like Superman, Spider-man, Captain America, and the legendary black panther. These heroic characters light up the big screen saving the day and making the world a better place in their fictitious world. But what about you and your world. Who’s the hero in your life? In today’s episode, I’m going to give you a few tips to help YOU be an everyday hero and I hope to inspire you to be a hero.
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Have you ever been working on your computer and all of a sudden it just stops working? The screen goes black and the system shuts down. You get an error message saying that the system overloaded and could not process so it needs to reboot. I have a feeling that this is where many of you are. So much is going on at one time that it is hard to process it all. And to help prevent you from shutting down I want to give you a few tips on how to process what’s happening in the world in a healthy way and I hope to inspire you to trust the process.
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So on a scale of 1-pulling my hair out, this week I’ve been at a level 8. So I know people typically wait until the storm of over and the sun is shining and the rainbow is in the clouds before they talk about how they made it through and how they managed all the stress. But I’m not going to do that because we are progressive over here on the Inspiring Women Weekly Podcast. I’m going to tell you how I’m managing some very stressful situations in the moment and show you how you can do the same when life throws you curveballs. And I hope to inspire you to face your storm.
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If you like your body and you know it clap your hands….well, I didn’t hear as many claps as I would like so today, we are gonna talk about body confidence. While most of us believe that we need to make physical changes to our body in order to feel more confident, I want to focus today on the mental changes you can make to build your body confidence. I’m going to give you 5 ways you can feel good about yourself all by doing a few mental shifts and I hope to inspire you to love yours.
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Today, let’s talk about control. Its one of those things that we all want and can’t seem to get enough of. If we could we would control every single aspect of our life and even other people’s life….but we can’t. As hard as it may be, we have to come to terms with the fact that we can’t control it all…so what are you going to do about it? That is what we are going to talk about today…how do you respond to not having control in some areas of your life? I’m going to help you out and give you a few things to consider when battling with control, or the lack there of and I hope to inspire you to…chill out.
When you wake up in the morning, what do you say to yourself? When life throws you lemons, what do you say to yourself? When you’re feeling afraid, feeling angry, worried, unsure…what do you say to yourself? Believe it or not, you are always talking to yourself. Your mind is constantly feeding you things…good or bad. What you tell yourself on a regular basis is the root of how you feel and how you behave. So today I want to give you a few mantras and even scriptures that I hope you say to yourself daily to ensure that you are feeling good and you’re behaving in a healthy way, and I hope to inspire you to say it loud.
If your life looks anything like mine right now you are trying to stay safe, working from home, entertaining your kids, and managing a whole bunch of distractions. Or maybe you’re an essential worker spending countless hours working hard outside of the home, just to come home and see that there is more to be done. Many of you are balancing more hats than you’ve ever had to balance at one time before…so how do you get things done? Productivity is critical, but it can be hard to achieve right now with everything on your plate. But today I want to help you be more productive and check off those oh so important things off your to do list. I’m going to give you a few of my do’s and don’ts when it comes to productivity and I hope to inspire you to get the job done.
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So last week we celebrated 100 episodes of this very podcast and throughout this journey and many other times in my life I have often asked myself the question: “Is it worth it?” Basically, will all my hard work, time, and effort, end in the results I’m hoping for? Well in today’s episode I am going to give you a few things to consider when asking yourself “is it worth it” and hopefully inspire you to give it a try.
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We did it guys! We made it to episode 100. For the past 100 weeks I have written, recorded, edited and published an episode for this podcast Inspiring Women Weekly. It has been a joy and a journey so I figured what better time than now to recap a few of my favorite moments. So today’s episode we are going to take a look back over these past 100 episodes and I’ll share with you some, not all, because we literally don’t have the time, but I’ll share some of my top moments, interviews, tips, and more. So please take a listen and celebrate with me this amazing milestone while I hope to inspire you to start your journey.
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So here we are at episode 99 of this podcast and we’ve covered sooo many topic and while each and every one of them is an important topic, in today’s episode I am going to kind of give you my holy grail list of tips. This right, today we are discussing my top 5 mental health tips that I believe everyone should be applying in their lives and so I hope to inspire you to do the work.
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Change is good. Change is beautiful. Change is necessary…but man…change is HARD! As we grow we learn that there are things about ourselves that we want or even need to change, but for some reason making that actual change isn’t as easy and effortless as we originally thought it would be. In today’s episode I’m going to talk about change, the importance of not being afraid to change, AND give you tips on how to implement actual change in your life and so I hope to inspire you to evolve.
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Tis the season for cookouts, pool parties, celebrations, family reunions, and so many get-togethers. Except…we kinda can’t. Life is different, and we aren’t able do the things we normally love to do with our family and friends. This reality can be a bummer and lead to feelings of loneliness. While loneliness may not sound like a big deal, it can have negative effects and cause you to have some not so good feelings and symptoms. In today’s episode, I want to talk to you about the effects of loneliness and how to stay connected, even during these unprecedented times and I hope to inspire you to show up.
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How many times have you had a good idea and told someone about it only to be told all the reasons why it won’t work? Or how many times have you thought of doing something perfect for you just to do research and see person after person say that it’s a bad idea? Far too often, we let the opinions and experiences of others keep us from doing what it is we know we need to do. In today's’ episode I’m going to discuss the dangers of only listening to other people and I hope to inspire you to trust yourself.
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So over this past week I’ve had so many conversations with women from all walks of life. Through counseling sessions, speaking engagements, emails, and DMs I’ve heard from women from all around the world, literally, and through those conversations, I’ve learned one very important secret and that is that most of you have the same feelings. Woman after woman whom I spoke to expressed the same concerns and they were all rooted in fear, worry, and anxiety. In today’s episode, I want to help you by giving a few pointers on how to handle the anxiety that you may be feeling and inspire you to get out.
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I feel like last week was one year long. I don’t know the last time I have experienced so many highs and lows in the span of 24 hours. by Wednesday I was tired by Saturday I was exhausted and I just wanted to go in my room, close the door, and never come out. But that’s not how life works. Even when you’re tired you have to keep going, for our sake, for our families sake, for our community’s sake. so in this episode, I want to talk about how to bounce back after experiencing mental fatigue and I hope to inspire you to keep going.
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So today’s episode is a special one for me. It’s my birthday yall!! If you’re listening to this on the day of its release, it is indeed my birthday and I think birthdays are a great time to reflect over life and just like most of you, this year has been a little different than most. Celebrating is different. Folks have been asking me “what are your plans for your birthday” and I’m like well whatever I know do it will be at home, lol. Because the world is kinda closed right now. But in spite of everything that’s going on, I’m so thankful to see another year and I just want to share with you a few things I’ve learned over the past year and I hope to inspire you to cherish life.
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When we think about growth we typically look at things like our bank account, degrees, career progression, and material things to determine how far we’ve come. And while, I get it, these things are important and can be great signs of growth, I want to give you a few notes about what personal growth looks like. I’m going to give you my top five personal changes that let you know, yes sis, you are growing and I hope to inspire you to notice your growth.
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Today's episode is a treat!! I let my kids tell you what moms mean to them and I make sure you know just how important you truly are.
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Some of us are spending more time than ever with our family. You may be learning some things about them that you never knew before. Some of you are growing closer with your family, while others of you can’t wait for this quarantine to be over so you can get as far away as possible from them. So here’s the thing, we don’t know how long this quarantine is gonna last, and I want you to be able to stand your family when this is all over with. So, in today’s episode I want to help you by giving you a few tips that will allow you to have healthy bonds with your family members and healthy boundaries, and so I hope to inspire you to keep it in the family.
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Is it possible that the struggle you are currently going through will eventually turn into something unexpectantly beautiful? While it may be hard to believe while in the storm, it may very well be possible that this tough time is leading you toward an ending filled with progress, success, and triumph. Often times we don’t see how the struggle was preparing us for greatness until it’s over, but in today’s episode I’m going to give you some things to consider while you’re going through that will help you see the beauty that’s coming and so I hope to inspire you to shift your perspective.
Wake up, stay at home, go to bed, repeat. Wake up, stay in the house, go to sleep, repeat. Are things starting to feel like groundhog’s day? Maybe you’re finding yourself in what feels like a never-ending cycle. Now for some of you, the cycle struggle is new, but for others, being on a hamster wheel is nothing new. Some of you may go through cycles of depression, cycles of anxiety, cycles of procrastination, cycles of having it all together, and then cycles of feeling like everything is falling apart. Cycles of being highly motivated, and cycles of feeling like everything is a struggle. In today’s episode I’m going to discuss a few things that keep you in cycles and how to get out of them and so I hope to inspire you to break the cycle.
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Sometimes the hardest thing in life isn’t falling down, it’s getting back up! I know we often talk about the importance of trying not to fall and doing everything in our power to stand upright, but I think it’s just as important to discuss how to get up after taking a tumble whether it be emotional, mental, physical, professional, relational, or familial. We have to learn how to fall with grace, and more importantly how to rise again! In today’s episode I’m going to focus on getting back up, because it is inevitable that we will fall sometimes in life. I’m going to give you my top 4 tips on how to get back up and rise to the occasion when life puts you down and so I hope to inspire you to Rise!
How many times have you said or you heard someone say the words “This is too hard?” As a mom, it’s something I’ve heard my kids say a time or two or twenty. And when I hear them say it my response is always the same. I tell them, “You can do hard things!” Today, I’m taking the time to help you understand the same thing. Regardless of what that “hard thing” is you can do it. Whether it is changing careers, starting a business, leaving that relationship, getting your doctorate, overcoming an addiction, or being healthier. No matter how hard it may seem, you can do hard things. In today's’ episode I’m going to give you my top five tips to help you climb that difficult mountain and reach your goals and so I hope to inspire you to take on hard things.
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So you wanna be a baller, shot caller…but you can’t quite seem to get there. Why is that? Well, there may be a number of legitimate things or reasons why you haven’t reached your goal…but what if the number one reason you haven’t reached success is YOU! Yes, you. Are you the main reason you aren’t there yet (wherever there is for you)? Listen, believe it or not, many of you are blocking your success and I’m going to tell you in today's episode the top 5 ways to you block your success and I hope to inspire you to stop blocking.
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This past week was one for the books! Many of you are practicing social distancing or even being self-quarantine, and there are some mixed feelings about it. While I hope that you are enjoying some extra time at home with your family and friends and that you are getting some time to practice self care, I do know that there is a lot of fear floating around due to the uncertainty of the times. And anytime we hear the word fear, we typically hear the word faith shortly after. Lately there has been a lot of finger pointing at people who are practicing caution or even expressing fear as being people with little or no faith. But in today’s episode I want to really help you guys understand how a person can feel fear and also have faith and expel this belief that you can only have one or the other. And so I hope to inspire you to build your faith.
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So since we last spoke soooo much has happened and changed and these major changes have many of you feeling a frenzy of emotions. Some of you are worried, afraid, uncertain, and even some of you are unbothered, lol. I get it. Many of us are experiencing something that we’ve never experienced or even thought of before. Do I have enough food and toilet paper, how long will this last, are my grandparents safe, schools out how will I manage, is it ok to go out of my house? All of these questions combined with the excessive output and input of information and misinformation, many of you are in panic mode. But I am here today to help you feel a sense of calm in the middle of chaos. I’m going to give you my do’s and don’ts to help you navigate this season of life and I hope to inspire you to don’t panic!
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So last week we talked about failure and how it’s really not as bad as it seems. I recently heard someone say that they’ve failed more than they’d succeeded and it’s in those failures that they learned the most. So now that we know that failure isn’t the enemy I want to talk about another thing that gets a bad wrap as well and that is quitting. There is a perception that being a quitter is a bad thing. But in today’s episode, we are going to talk about a few thoughts and behaviors that I absolutely encourage you to quit and leave behind. Yes, I’m encouraging you to be a quitter today. As we grow we are going to learn and realize that not everything that we are doing is good for us or serving us well and so I hope to inspire you to Quit It.
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Today, I want to talk to you about an integral component of success. No, not consistency. No, not discipline. No, not even hard work. I’m talking about the oh so important…failure. Like it or not, failure is something you will likely experience on your journey toward success. But I feel like failure gets a bad wrap. It has become something that people fear and ultimately can stop them in their tracks on the road toward success. So, in today’s episode, I want to tell you some much needed information about failure that will help you go from fearing failure to becoming friends with it and so I hope to inspire you to fail forward.
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This year for black history month my family and I did things a little differently. Instead of focusing on the achievements of African Americans in society, we focused on teaching our kids their family history. For the last few years, my husband has been working fervently on our family tree and we’ve been able to teach our kids some very important information about whom they come from. Learning all this history got me to thinking….you know, one day, I will be someone’s ancestor. How are my actions now going to impact the generations to come. Will they thank me for what I’ve done or will my actions become a barrier for them to overcome? In today’s episode, I want you to think about the same thing. What will your legacy be? Are you living a life that will benefit the future? I hope to help you live the best possible life for yourself and your future and I hope to inspire you to be the standard.
February 14th marked 11 years of marriage for my husband and me. In today's episode we are going to have a honest and candid conversation about love and marriage and we hope to inspire you to spread the love. Visit www.inspiringwomenweekly.com.
Your alarm clock goes off and it’s time to start another day, another week, another opportunity to be great. But let me ask, are you making the best of your morning? After waking up do you take the opportunity to set yourself up for the best possible day or are you rushing around, feeling cranky to see another day? Well, if you are the latter, this episode is just for you! By doing a few simple yet impactful tasks in the morning you can transform your life and take on your day like a champion. In this episode I’ll share with you a few of the things that I believe should be apart of everyone’s morning routine and I hope to inspire you to start strong!
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FOMO, or the fear of missing out, may sound like just another silly acronym, but, in actuality, it is wrecking havoc on many people’s lives. People are choosing what to do, where to go, what to try, and what to be apart of, not because they actually want to do these things, but because of the fear that if they don’t do these things, they’ll miss out on something important. When you make decisions based on fear, nothing good comes from it, so in today’s episode I want to discuss what causes FOMO, and most importantly, how to stop operating from a place of fear and start operating from your own desires. And so I hope to inspire you to miss out.
So, I’m recording this episode right after learning about the passing of the greatest, Kobe Bryant. I am physically shaken and devastated by the passing of Kobe and his daughter. If you’ve listened to this podcast then you know that Kobe is my all time favorite athlete, not just basketball player, but athlete. He is my favorite, not just because of his greatness and competitiveness on the court, but because of his intelligence and thoughtfulness off of the court. His mamba mentality is one that has inspired me and today I hope to inspire you by sharing a few of the greatest lessons I learned from the life of Kobe Bryant.
So by now I’m sure that you have your vision for this year set, you’ve made your plan and you been working hard on executing it. And while I know that your hard work is going to pay off this year, I want to make sure that you put some healthy habits in place so that you don’t burnout before the year is up. See, even though you may love what you do and you feel passionate about it, if you aren’t intentional with your self care you could end up feeling tired, wore out, and fed up. So in today’s episode I want to give you a few tips on how to ensure that you remain healthy mentally and physically this year while you work your goals. And so I hope to inspire you to, girl, take a break.
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So today’s episode is one that I hope will free you of some baggage you may be bringing into this new year from past years. Everyone goes through issues that causes them to hurt, but the struggle seems to be how do you handle being hurt and how do you eventually evolve past it. So today I’m going to give you a few of my top tips to help you get past some of the things you may have experienced recently or a long time ago that you are still dealing with and so I hope to inspire you to manage the hurt.
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