Break the Norm Podcast

What if failure isn't the thing holding you back? In this episode of Break the Norm, we dive into one of the biggest obstacles standing between people and the life they want: the fear of failure. From childhood conditioning to perfectionism, social media pressure, and the need to always look successful, we explore why so many people avoid taking risks and how that keeps them stuck. We share person...

Six months into the year, are you where you thought you'd be? In this TikTok Live of Break the Norm Podcast, we have an honest mid-year check-in on goals, growth, burnout, healing, productivity, purpose, and what it really means to move forward when life doesn't go according to plan. We talk about the pressure of: Setting ambitious goals, Learning to focus on what truly matters, Prioritizing your...

In this TikTok Live from the Break the Norm Podcast, we share our lived in experiences about spiraling, reconnecting with our bodies, rebuilding mental health, navigating uncertainty, and learning how to stop living in survival mode. This conversation is about finding peace within yourself even when life feels overwhelming. Topics we discuss: Anxiety & nervous system regulation Burnout Learnin...

In this episode of the Break the Norm Podcast, we have an honest conversation about modern relationships, healthy masculinity, emotional safety, and what equal partnership between men and women really looks like. We talk about the difference between toxic relationships and supportive partnerships, how women are taught to shrink themselves, and why emotional safety changes everything for a woman. W...

In this follow up to last weeks episode we tackle how to keep showing up for yourself even as life gets chaotic. We talk about "the messy middle" and coming out of it while stay connected to our purpose. In this episode we talk about: - becoming present in your body - releasing trapped emotions - feeling your feelings - letting go of judgement (especially when it comes to yourself) - turning your...

In this Break the Norm LIVE conversation we get real about balancing work, life and everything else in between. We talk about how we are able to find our "flow" and balance all of the hurdles life presents along the way. In this episode we talk about: Showing up in our relationships Dealing with External Noise Keeping your mind focused on your goals Because the truth is, growth isn't about waiting...

What’s actually holding you back from becoming the person you know you’re meant to be? In this episode of Break the Norm Podcast, we get real about the internal blocks that keep us stuck: -fear of judgment, -imposter syndrome, -fear of failure, and -the fear of being fully seen. We talk about what it really takes to move forward not just “pushing through,” but doing the deeper inner work of lettin...

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re “not healing fast enough,” this episode is for you. We’ve been talking a lot about power, self-worth, and inner authority—but now we’re getting practical. What does healing actually look like in real life? How do you begin when you feel stuck? In this episode, we talk about: -Why healing takes time (and why that’s a good thing) -How to reco...

Why do so many women feel like they’re not enough… even when they know they are? In this episode of Break the Norm, we’re unpacking something deep: internalizing inferiority and how it quietly shapes the way we show up, lead, and live. We talk about: - feeling like an imposter even when you’re qualified - minimizing your voice in leadership spaces - people-pleasing, keeping the peace, and shrinkin...

What does it actually mean to be a woman in power today? And more importantly: who decided it? In this episode of Break the Norm: we unpack the complicated, often contradictory experience of stepping into leadership as a woman - where you’re told to be confident, but not too confident… likable, but not too soft… assertive, but not “aggressive.” So where’s the line? And more importantly — who decid...

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode discusses abuse, sexual assault, and violence against women in a non-graphic, survivor-centered way. Please take care of yourself while listening. This 60-minute premiere is not an easy conversation. But it’s a necessary one. In this episode, we dive into the unspoken pain that women carry - the kind that’s been normalized, dismissed, and buried for generations. From...

Too many “new year, new me’s”? What if you just stayed the course — and started believing in yourself now. In this season-finale episode of Break the Norm, we get honest, raw, and real about the pressure to “start over,” the endless cycles of self-doubt, and what it really takes to heal and stay grounded. Stick around… you might discover starting over isn’t always the answer — maybe it’s time to s...

In this episode of Break the Norm, we get real about what it’s like to grow up between cultures while trying to make it in an industry that loves labels. From being told we’re not the “right kind” of brown to being asked to shrink our bodies, straighten our hair, or soften our personalities, we talk about the subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways Hollywood shapes identity - and how we finally stopped mo...

Why do we feel shame when talking about money? In this powerful episode of Break the Norm, we dive deep into the emotional side of money, community, and self-worth — and how breaking the silence around finances can heal not just our wallets, but our sense of belonging. As two women of color on our empowerment journey, we sit down with Pamela Capalad, CFP® AFC® from Get Shameless to explore the min...

What if the armor that once protected you is now the very thing keeping you from the connection you crave? In this episode of Break the Norm, we sit down with Baily Hancock: speaker, connection strategist, and creator of The Overlap Collective-- to explore what it really means to build relationships rooted in authenticity, alignment, and empowerment. Together, we unpack how healing, vulnerability,...

“Sometimes the loudest voice holding you back… is your own.” Fear of failure gets talked about a lot. But fear of success? That’s the quiet weight many of us carry. In this episode, we go deep into the mind shift required to stop letting fear narrate your story — and start living the truth that’s already yours. What it really means to follow your own path, even when it means outgrowing identities,...

“The life you want isn’t waiting to find you — it’s waiting for you to see yourself first.” This isn’t just another motivation talk. This is the real, unfiltered conversation about stepping out of your head, honoring your purpose, and manifesting your transformation into the physical world. Turning purpose and intention into inspired action — building the bridge between who you imagine yourself to...

“Transformation isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about becoming more of who you’ve always been.” In this powerful conversation, we unravel the journey of self-discovery, healing, and radical acceptance. What does it truly mean to arrive when the destination keeps evolving? Lily shares her own transformational story — from battling self-expectations and cultural timelines to embracing the be...

Want to Succeed in Hollywood? It’s More Than Just Manifesting. Too many creatives get stuck in the dreaming phase — believing that alignment, vision boards, or “waiting for the right moment” will bring success. But as Actor/Producer and currently starring on BET+’ Zatima, Guyviaud Joseph shares in this powerful interview, Hollywood doesn’t reward ideas — it rewards execution. In this episode, you’...

Empowerment is not a moment — it’s a becoming. It’s not just one bold act. It’s an ongoing process of choosing yourself again and again — even when it’s painful. Especially when it’s painful. In this episode, we ask: What made you realize you had the power to cut the cord? Letting go sounds easy, but what happens when the cord you’re cutting is tied to family, old identities, or guilt? We share re...

What makes you unconventional? In our very first episode of Break the Norm we have a revealing conversation of being the first in our families to leave, first to speak up and first to dream big. We both felt as ambitious, highly driven young women born to immigrant families, we realized that we weren’t fitting into the traditional box. We realized that we’re not here to fit in — we’re here to beco...

“Part of breaking the norm is healing. How many people are walking around every day who haven’t tackled anything that happened to them in childhood?” This episode is for anyone still carrying what was never theirs to hold. It’s about finally facing what happened to you — and reclaiming who you were always meant to be. So many of us — especially women of color — were raised to: Stay silent about ab...