I'm So Grown

45: Put Your Name in the Hat In this special one-year anniversary episode of  I’m So Grown , Shatiya reflects on her journey of taking chances, overcoming rejection, stepping outside your comfort zone, embracing new opportunities, pivoting when necessary, and never counting yourself out before you even try. Whether you’re pursuing a new career, launching a business, starting a podcast, chasing a d...

44. What are you waiting to do because you’re waiting for someone else? In this episode of I’m So Grown Podcast, we’re talking about solo travel, living life on your own terms, exploring your own joys, and the cost of waiting. I sit down with my friend Raven to explore what it means to stop living by the phrase, “I’ll do this when…” Whether it’s traveling internationally, buying a home, going to d...

Awareness is one thing. Choosing differently is another. You don’t break a pattern because you recognize it once. You break it every time you’re given the opportunity to repeat it—and choose something different. In this episode of  I’m So Grown Podcast , we’re talking about what happens after you recognize a pattern in your life. Because seeing the behavior doesn’t automatically mean you’ll stop r...

Episode 42: Blindspot Patterns, Part 2 In this episode of I’m So Grown Podcast, I uncover another blindspot pattern: when work and responsibilities increase, the things that make me feel like me—working out, creating, podcasting, having time for myself—are often the first things I sacrifice. After noticing that I stopped going to the gym for three months and stopped podcasting for four months afte...

Episode 41: Blindspot Patterns It’s easy to see a pattern in someone else’s life. It’s a lot harder to recognize one in your own. In this episode of  I’m So Grown , we’re continuing the conversation about patterns—but this time, I’m turning the mirror on myself. Last episode, I asked you: What patterns do you have? Well, I'm answering that question today. I’m sharing three patterns I’ve notice...

Episode 40: Patterns Are Not Mistakes What happens when you stop giving people grace for the same behavior over and over again? In Episode 40 of  I’m So Grown Podcast , we’re talking about the difference between mistakes and patterns, and why recognizing the pattern can change the way you approach friendships, relationships, boundaries, and self-respect. I recently came across the quote, “Grace is...

#39 Much is happening in this world. In this episode, Shatiya talks about not watching the news in years, protecting your joy, not panicking, being selective of what you hear, guarding your heart and sharing biblical verses about what to do when you hear rumors of wars--- Fear not.

#38 In this episode of I’m So Grown, Shatiya dives into a simple but powerful question: What’s your love language… and why? After a recent conversation that connected love languages to upbringing, Shatiya reflects on how the way we were raised can influence how we give and receive love. From acts of service to quality time, she breaks down the 5 love languages and shares why understanding your own...

#37 In this Grown Sunday message, we dive into the powerful story of Naomi and Ruth and what it means to go through grief, loss, and disappointment without losing your identity. Naomi experienced devastating loss—her husband and her two sons—and in her pain, she began to see herself as bitter and even believed that God was against her. But her story didn’t end there. This episode is a reminder to...

#36 What does a real co-parenting win actually look like? In today’s episode of I’m So Grown, I’m sharing a personal co-parenting moment that surprised me—in the best way. After years of navigating distance, boundaries, and growth, I made a simple decision to share good news about our child… and the response I received reminded me how much healing and maturity can shift a situation. This episode d...

#35 In this Grown Sunday episode, We dive into powerful lessons from the story of Gideon. From God reducing Gideon’s army to just 300 men, this episode explores what it means to trust God when things get smaller instead of bigger. We also reflects on the sobering reality that even after witnessing God move, some generations still forget Him—and what that means for us today. This episode touches on...

#34 Sometimes we sabotage connections before they even start. In this episode of I’m So Grown, I share a funny and nostalgic moment when a handwritten note left on my car reminded me that dating can actually be simple. Being grown means staying open, not over-investigating every person before the first date, and allowing people the chance to show who they are. This episode is about emotional matur...

#33 In this Grown Sunday message, we explore the powerful moment in the Book of Joshua when God speaks to Joshua in Joshua 1:1–9 and reminds him to be strong and courageous. Even though God had already promised the Israelites the land, they still had to walk into it with faith, strength, and courage. Sometimes we assume that if God promised something, it will happen easily. But this passage remind...

#32 In this episode of I’m So Grown, we’re talking about something adults often forget: hobbies. Somewhere between work, parenting, responsibilities, and serving others, many people stop doing things simply for joy. But grown folks need hobbies. Whether it’s traveling, fitness, trying Pilates, wellness days, or exploring new interests, hobbies help you reconnect with yourself outside of your roles...

#31 In this Grown Sunday message, we’re breaking down Gospel of Luke 16:1–9 and the surprising lesson from the unjust manager. He lost his position. He was called into accountability. The consequence was real. But instead of spiraling… he strategized. Jesus didn’t praise his dishonesty — He highlighted his shrewdness. This episode explores how adversity can stimulate creativity, how emotional regu...

#30 In this episode of I’m So Grown Podcast, we’re talking about villains — the ones in your life and the one that can live inside your mind. Have you ever been labeled the “bad guy” for setting boundaries, saying no, or choosing your peace? In someone else’s story, you might be the villain simply because you stopped overextending yourself. This episode explores: • How setting boundaries can make...

#29 In this Grown Sunday episode, we’re talking about flashbacks, faith, and the receipts God has already given you. In the Book of Deuteronomy 1:29–33, Moses reminds the Israelites of how God carried them, fought for them, and led them out — yet they still struggled to trust Him when it was time to step into the promise. Sound familiar? Sometimes we don’t need a new blessing. We need a flashback....

#28 Are you really stuck… or are you stuck in the story? In this episode of I’m So Grown, we’re talking about how the story you keep telling about your breakup, your finances, your career, or your past may be the very thing keeping you emotionally stuck. Yes, it happened. Yes, it hurt. But how are you narrating it? When we constantly retell the sad story, the broke story, or the victim story, we r...

#27 In this Grown Sunday episode, Shatiya explores the power of good company through the story of Mary and Elizabeth in the Gospel of Luke and the wisdom of Proverbs 27:17, “iron sharpens iron.” Who you surround yourself with matters. Your dreams respond to the rooms you place them in. Are the people in your circle sharpening you — or shrinking you? This episode is about discernment, destiny, spir...

#26 In this episode of I’m So Grown Podcast, we’re talking about emotional maturity, staying on your side of the street, and why stress often shows up when we’re in the wrong business. There are only three kinds of business: yours, theirs, and God’s. When you focus on what other people are doing, thinking, or saying about you, you abandon your own growth. This episode dives into: • Emotional intel...

#25 In this episode, And Suddenly, we talk about God’s timing, divine acceleration, and how quickly things can shift when He moves. Sometimes what you’ve been waiting months (or years) for can change in a moment — one decision, one opportunity, one miracle. This message will strengthen your faith, remind you to stay expectant, and encourage you to trust that God is able to expedite what concerns y...

#24 In this episode, I talk about what it really means to locate your peace — actually feel it in your body and your environment. I share a recent realization that you shouldn’t have to protect your peace in your own home — your home should be the place you can exhale, not stay on guard. I get honest about how even a “rent-free” situation can be too expensive when it costs you your peace, and why...

#23: In a world full of opinions, trends, and endless voices, how do we make sure we are actually hearing from God? In this Grown Sunday episode, I break down the importance of pausing, inquiring of God first, and learning to discern His voice above the noise. Being grown isn’t just about making moves — it’s about making spirit-led moves. Whether it’s a decision about relationships, money, career,...

#22 In this episode of I’m So Grown, I reflect on the last 30 days and what real growth actually looked like. While I added new habits, routines, and creative momentum, shifts came also from editing—removing energy from people, platforms, environments, and patterns that were no longer reciprocal. This conversation is about emotional maturity, alignment, boundaries, and understanding that growth is...

#21 Sometimes being grown is using what you got to be effective — you just need obedience. In this episode, we reflect on the powerful moment when Jesus used a boat as a pulpit, reminding us that God often works with what’s available, not what’s perfect. This message is for anyone waiting to feel “ready,” qualified, funded, or fully healed before moving forward. Being grown means learning how to i...