Imperfectly Phenomenal Woman

In the last personal pep talk we covered four main points related to taking action, even when you don't feel like it: 1) make the choice to take action, 2) do a 4-meditatation, 3) let Holy Spirit be a Director on your team, and 4) let it rip. After the reccent passing of my grandpa, I have a few more points to add related to: boundaries, not trying so hard, enjoying the process,  and the value of...

Exercise, motherhood, marriage, and leadership - Jay Ell Alexander joined the pod to chat about a range of limiting beliefs, including the idea that Black girls don't run. She's the CEO and owner of Black Girls Run, which proves that limiting beliefs around Black women and exercise can be reframed. In this episode she shares about: how she got into running after learning she had her high blood pre...

Sometimes we supress our thoughts and keep them inside rather than saying exactly what's on our mind. In this episode, Heather Green explains how the words you say and how you say them can be done in a thoughtful way. We discuss: her previous response to other people policing her tone,  why we shouldn't operate in absolutes when communicating with others,  Martin Luther King's tone and influence, ...

A career change, a new unknown path, and self-worth are all parts of Safiya O'Connors current journey. In this episode we discuss: feeling like you're called to do something more,  uncertainty related to not knowing what's next,  where our coupling of worth and work come from,  what self-worth looks like when detached from work, and  that no one knows what they're doing. Connect with us! @sforsubl...

Moving back in with parents in your 30's isn't a part of the typical societal timeline of expectations, but Alia Rehana and I did it anyways. In this episode we chat about: why we moved back home,  the complicated relationship we have with home,  how we've both moved at least 15 times,  the unrealistic expectations we had about moving to new big cities,  how we define home, and  writing your own n...

Don't let your feelings stop you from taking action, whether it's feelings of exhaustion or feelings of imposter syndrome. In this solo episode Lauren gives a pep talk and shares 4 steps she will take to push through feelings that hold her back: make the choice to take action,  do a 4-meditatation,  let Holy Spirit be a Director on your team, and  let it rip.  Don't get me wrong, give yourself gra...

Dating. Let's talk about it. Allason turned 30 and is going on 30 dates this year. She had a scarcity mindset when it came to dating which made her feel like she may not find the right person, but this journey is changing how she views her possibilities. We discuss: approaching the first date as simply meeting someone new,   thinking of change in dating and relationships as building a new muscle, ...

It's time to say it. Speak up for yourself. Don't hold it in anymore, say what's on your mind and advocate for yourself in every area of your life. J.J. Savaunt joins the pod to chat about: pros and cons of embodying the "be polite" persona,  how not speaking up in a potentially dangerous situation made her realize the importance of using her voice,  how fear made her conflict avoidant,  the appro...

You have the power to overcome what you're going through. You are loved and you are worthy. Tiffany Granell joins the pod to discuss: accepting her identity and coming out,  how she overcame suicidal thoughts,  how hard it can be to feel like you're letting others down,  her experience with the church, and  apologizing to yourself and others. Resource Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Dial 988 Connect w...

You deserve peace of mind and to experience life's beauty. However, Black and brown people are often not represented in wellness and mindfulness communities. April Bennett joins the pod to talk about: Setting intentions before meditating,  what it means to be in dialogue with the universe,  types of meditation like visualization, guided imagery, and tea meditation,  creating mindful moments in eve...

As a mama of 6 kids, Sakilé has traveled around the United States and the world with her family of 8. In this Tips From An Expert episode, she joins us to share: how loss revealed the importance of living life fully,  travel hacks for flights and hotels,  her experience traveling as a family of 8,  that achieving financial freedom is an ongoing process,  the secret behind the success of her 20+ ye...

Rediscovering and redefining who you are is a process. After having a child, many parents find themself asking "who am i now?" Michelle Jones Simms joins the pod to share: elements of her life that have changed postpartum like her finances, body, and her "why",  how important it was to ground herself during pregnancy rather than trying to check off all the boxes,  her experience with home birth, ...

Imposter syndrome makes you feel insecure and can manifest as stress and anxiety. Simultaneously, societal expectations and the pressure we put on ourselves to perform makes some people feel like their personal best isn't good enough. Kai Butler joins the pod to share: her experience with imposter syndrome in grad school,  defining your personal best,  the importance of feeling safe and like you b...

Therapist Morgan Graves shares tips on effective communication with your partner and others. In this Tips from an Expert episode we discuss:  the four communication styles and antidotes as described by Gottman's The Four Horsemen: Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness, and Stonewalling,  how to respond if you shut down during conflict and why people are conflict avoidant,  the impact of assumptions, ...

Overcoming your internal negative self-talk can be difficult. The negative narratives in your mind may be holding you back from your purpose and the life you desire. In this three year anniversary solo episode (woohoo!), Lauren shares the three phase process of getting to the other side of fear, which includes: acknowledging your negative internalized narratives,  easing in or jumping into the act...

What do you believe? Spiritual and religious journeys are a personal experience that might leave you with many questions to explore. Sommer Hill joins the pod to share: what spirtuality means to her,  about the soul vs the ego,   what she's learning and unlearning through her spiritual journey,  questions she has about reading the Bible,  intuition,  moments when she's lost faith in spirituality,...

Feeling pressured to have it all figured out in your 30s? You're not alone. Rox Campbell joins the pod to discuss: pivoting career goals,   what marriage means,  student loans and finances,  mental health and therapy,  boundaries, and  more topics related to what we're learning in our 30s. Connect with Us! @_roxcampbell_ ipwomanpodcast.com @ipwomanpodcast  

Many women have been taught not to speak up and challenge the norm. Nse Ufot, CEO of the New Georgia Project, joins the pod to share: the key to shifting hearts and minds when trying to change the status quo, dealing with backlash when fighting for what you believe, her feelings about the recent election in Georgia, saying what needs to be said even when your voice quivers, and  tips on how to dri...

Hustle and grind culture is too much for some people. It's ok to slow down and take things at your own pace. Luz Cadena joins the pod to disucss: her definition of success, the battle between the ego and the higher self when it comes to success and slowing down, why it's hard to feel content with where we are now #becomingher, the comparison trap, manifestation, and how success is an inside job. C...

Allowing yourself to be seen takes courage. Les Alfred from the Balanced Black Girl podcast joins the pod to talk about: fear of judgment,  fears related to linking your identity to your brand,  sharing and being seen on social media,  nurturing and establishing relationships in which you feel truly seen,  giving people grace when they don't have the capacity to hold space for you, and combatting...

Your thoughts are POWERFUL. They impact the actions you take and how you show up in the world. Khadijah Tou Tou joins the pod to share: the importance of recognizing if your inner victim is writing your life narrative,  taking action even when it doesn't feel comfortable,   what the phrase " My Thoughts Are Dangerous" means to her,  expanding self awareness of what you want and need, and  practice...

It's ok to feel weird about the process of growing a human. We don't have enough honest conversations about the complex emotions that go along with it. Kayla Brandon joins the pod to share: how bodies change throughout pregnancy,  how it took her 11 months to concieve,  the idea of being "ready" before having a child,  healthy foods she ate while pregnant,  natural vs medicated birth. Pregnancy IS...

About 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer during their life according to the CDC. Kiah Ford joins the pod to share about: the life of her mother who had breast cancer what it's like getting a mammogram with small boobs advocating for yourself at the doctor's office the importance of being proactive women's health more broadly  It's important to be proactive about your health. Take care of yourself...

When trust is broken it can be hard to rebuild. Araceli joins the pod to share: How trust issues appear in families, romantic relationships, friendships and workplaces What trusting yourself looks like How boundaries relate to trust The 3 elements of trust - empathy, logic, and authenticity The steps she took that helped her trust again How rehab and sobriety helped with her trust issues ---- Ted...

Becoming an influencer takes work, patience, consistency, and really isn't always as easy as it seems. So often we compare ourselves to other content creators, but just know...YOU ARE GOOD ENOUGH, just keep working at it. April Goode joins the pod to share about: taking care of your mental health as a content creator staying true to yourself on social media her experience with imposter syndrome in...