Notes to Her

You know that mix of excitement and panic that hits right before you walk into a big meeting, interview, or presentation? The heart racing, the “what if I mess up?” thoughts, the urge to shrink a little? In today’s pep talk, Yaya shares her personal 90-second confidence ritual, the one she uses before every big moment to calm her nerves, reset her energy, and walk in like she owns the room (becaus...

You know that moment when your heart’s racing, your palms are sweating, and your voice starts to shake, right before you have to speak up, pitch yourself, or walk into that big room? Yeah, that moment. In today’s pep talk, Yaya breaks down the power of the pause , the secret move that helps you calm your nerves, take control of your energy, and own every room you walk into. You’ll learn how to tra...

Ever have one of those mornings where you’re dragging your feet, overthinking everything, or doubting if you’re ready? This pep talk is your reminder to get up and take your power back. In this episode, Yaya breaks down how your body and energy impact your confidence and how a simple 2-minute shift can change how you show up for the entire day. Here’s what you’ll learn: The link between your postu...

Feeling behind? You’re not. In this episode of Notes to Her, Yaya gets real about how to stop comparing your progress to everyone else’s and start building confidence one small, intentional step at a time. If your big goals feel overwhelming or impossible to start, this episode will remind you: it’s not that your dream is too big, your steps are just too heavy. Learn how to shrink your goals, rebu...

Your words teach your brain how powerful you think you are. In this confidence-boosting episode, Yaya breaks down how the language you use, even small phrases like “I think” or “sorry”, directly affects your energy, motivation, and self-trust. You’ll learn how to upgrade your self-talk, replace minimizing language with confident alternatives, and start sounding powerful before you even feel it. Yo...

You don’t need to carry anyone else’s fear to be kind. In this heartfelt episode, Yaya opens up about a time she started absorbing a colleague’s nervous energy before a big presentation and how she learned to hand that doubt back. Learn how empathy can turn into emotional absorption, how to recognize when you’ve picked up someone else’s fear, and how to ground yourself back into your truth. You’ll...

Before the world tells you who to be, take 60 seconds to decide for yourself. Your morning mindset sets the tone for your entire day. In this episode, Yaya walks you through a simple, one-minute Morning Confidence Reset to help you start grounded, calm, and focused,  even when life feels chaotic. If you’ve been waking up stressed or reactive, this episode is your new morning ritual. You’ll le...

This is your reminder that confidence isn’t built in the big moments, it’s built in the small ones. In this episode, Yaya shares how to start keeping the receipts , recognizing, celebrating, and tracking the tiny wins that prove you’re already growing. You’ll learn how micro-moments of self-trust become the evidence your brain needs to believe in you again. If you’ve ever felt like you’re not doin...

You don’t need to have it all figured out to start showing up with confidence. In this kickoff episode, Yaya gets real about self-doubt, that sneaky inner voice that whispers “you’re not ready.” Learn how to spot it, stop it, and rewrite your mental script in 60 seconds flat using her Stop the Spiral Script . This episode sets the tone for the whole Notes to Her series: real talk, mindset resets,...

Welcome to Notes to Her: The Daily Pep Talk , your go-to dose of confidence, clarity, and real talk for women who are done playing small. Hosted by Yaya , a confidence and mindset coach for ambitious women ready to stop overthinking and start owning their power, this podcast is your personal voice note of truth and encouragement. Each short episode is packed with practical mindset shifts, empoweri...