Imperfectly Phenomenal Woman

You don't have to accept what other people think of you. Just because someone said something about you doesn't make it true. Kera Denise joins the pod to share: how she got to the point of caring less about the opinions of others how accepting the opinions of others in the past made her lose sight of herself the importance of believing in yourself saying no and setting boundaries how energy is tra...

Representation in leadership matters. Ameesha Durham joins the pod to share: leading as a mother and in her career imposter syndrome her thoughts on Will Smith and his new book the importance of her Black daughter seeing herself in leaders to know what's possible feeling the need to assimilate at work _______ Ambitious Black millennial women who want to join Live Life Aligned - schedule a free cla...

Ya'll made me cry in this episode. I care about you and your growth so much!!! In this solo episode I (Lauren Williams) talk about: Acknowledging your thoughts Taking action in the face of fear Your capability and self doubt Operating at your full capacity Encouragement to do what's on your heart A behind-the-scenes glimpse into how episodes are structured ______ Ambitious Black millennial women w...

A lifestyle of travel has always been on Dianni Hall's heart. It's her truth. In this episode she shares: Facing fears and taking the leap to do what she really loves The narratives that initially held her back from solo travel The role of finances as it relates to travel freedom What planning a long term trip and going with the flow looks like Connect with Dianni  at @DianniTravels and While She'...

After being single for 7 years Lindsey Simcik realized the pureness of dating and relationships. She joins the pod to share: the importance of loving yourself before loving anyone else honoring the imperfection in others while dating finding peace and purpose in the in-between what she's learning about love now that she's engaged the social pressures and expectations placed on women related to dat...

Your accomplishments are enough. You are enough. Tameka Young joins the pod to share her experience with: Imposter syndrome How she defines success Saying no when others don't offer you what you're worth The pressure to post accomplishments on social media for them to be considered real @passion4runway   kidpreneurcentral.com @ipwomanpodcast   ipwomanpodcast.com

What makes a "real wedding"? Your special day can be whatever you want it to be! Mary Guido joins this Tips From an Expert episode to share: How the pandemic impacted her wedding plans How her family and friends responded to the decision to keep the wedding intimate with just her, her husband, and a photographer Legally self-uniting without an officiant Her decision to keep her last name Three tip...

How do you know if you've found your purpose? It's a hard question that many people have had a hard time answering. Charlene Dinger joins the pod to share: Her definition of purpose The relationship between purpose and contribution Feeling the need to hone in on one aspect of her gifts The characteristics of knowing she's found her purpose charlenedinger.com   @compassionatecreativepodcast ipwoman...

Life isn't all about work. It's ok to prioritize other areas of your life. Ayanna Adams joins the pod to share: How she went from being a workaholic to completely reprioritizing her time Why she put so much emphasis on work How we define fulfillment What led her to begin the journey of getting to know herself @__iamlajefa @ipwomanpodcast   ipwomanpodcast.com

You need to speak up for yourself. Don't sit in discomfort simply to avoid conflict or to make others comfortable. Annie Namata joins the pod to discuss: Being a people pleaser How being conflict avoidant appears in the body Boundaries Finding your voice Speaking up when someone disrespects you, and The angry Black woman stereotype It's ok to speak your truth to the ones you love. It's an act of l...

Solo episode! Lauren nudges you toward starting to build wealth in 2022. She covers: average dollar amounts of student loan debt according to Nerd Wallet stigma around moving back in with parents in your 30s a glimpse into the beginning of her wealth journey the importance of specificity with vision boards shifting your mindset toward accepting that you can become a millionaire Financial freedom,...

Whether it's Tinder or Bumble, we've all heard positive and negative stories about people's experiences. Motley joins the pod to chat about: Why she's hesitant of use dating apps Lauren's experience on Tinder How we feel about being 30 & 31 Research on the dating landscape, and The most common ways people meet their partners Referenced Study: Pew Research Center - A Profile of Single Americans @_m...

"My parents always told me to go where the money is." - Terri Orwenyo joins the pod to share: the lessons she learned about time and money mistakes she made in her financial journey the impact of parents raising her to be financially literate the best financial advice she's received  an affirmation and reframe about money @theterridiaries   ipwomanpodcast.com   @ipwomanpodcast

Take what you need from this compilation of 2021 Tips From an Expert episodes. Mental, Physical & Emotional Wellbeing: 108. Neuroscience: You Can('t) Deconstruct Toxic Thoughts feat. Dr. Caroline Leaf 71. Physical Healing: Herbal Remedies Can('t) Work feat. Saran James-Vaughan Money & Career: 83. Money Moves: You Can('t) Pay off Your Debt feat. Bola Sokunbi 103. The Real You Is(n't) Acceptable at...

Attempting to pour into others from an empty cup isn't productive for anyone. Samantha Wright joins the pod to discuss: putting herself first as a single mother mom guilt the phrases "strong Black woman" and "Black girl magic" randomly crying from unprocessed feelings people pleasing work life balance You can put yourself first! @mantha502 @ipwomanpodcast ipwomanpodcast.com

"You, in your current way of being, are worthy of more than you could ever imagine...whether you've convinced yourself that you deserve it or not." - Tara Hughee - She joins the pod to discuss: The inner critic Liking yourself vs loving yourself The self care wheel Maintaining self love when the world doesn't feel supportive Efforts to receive love and compliments Her journey with self worth Takin...

Quarantine gave many people the opportunity to reflect on how they really want to spend their time, including Meg Soh. She joins the pod to discuss: work-life balance, getting paid what you're worth as a freelancer, being the master of your schedule, feelings of unworthiness associated with living her ideal lifestyle, and pride related to finances in relationships @ iamtravelsize @ipwomanpodcast 

What exactly are thoughts and limiting beliefs? Dr. Caroline Leaf, a communication pathologist and cognitive neuroscientist, helps us understand limiting beliefs from a neurological perspective. She shares: The difference between thoughts & memories How to deconstruct toxic thoughts and limiting beliefs How to build positive thoughts The messy mind vs the wise mind https://drleaf.com/ Dr. Leaf's p...

Are you a perfectionist? This episode is your reminder that humans are imperfect and it's ok to make mistakes. Angela Wu joins the pod to discuss: perfectionism, the inner critic, self-compassion, that you are enough and worthy of love, feeling like you're supposed to achieve certain things by 30-something, and that owning your imperfection gives other people the opportunity to own theirs Hear mor...

In this solo episode, host Lauren Williams shares about the next chapter of her life, "Receiving and Accepting". She covers: receiving help, love, abundance and financial freedom, feeling like you have to figure out everything on your own, guarding your heart so you don't get played, the importance of tuning in and being mentally present in order to receive, and  letting the divine bring in everyt...

"So when are you getting married?" Many women hear that question from family, friends, and strangers when in a long-term relationship. This has been Juliza Majano's experience and in this episode we discuss: how we define marriage, the Disney princess narrative, why she's not ready for marriage yet, online dating vs in-person dating, people's desire to control relationships, and transitioning thro...

Have you ever thought about moving to another city or country one day? Take the leap! Elizabeth Robinson just completed a long distance move - 10,000 miles - to Melbourne, Australia. We chat about: the "what ifs" that ran through her mind before moving, how her and her partner decided who would move, it's ok to quit, opportunities to reinvent ourselves, there's no right time to take the leap, and...

Many people feel the need to shed a layer of themselves when they walk into work each day. Dr. Tamara Dias joins the pod to chat about: code switching, natural hair at job interviews, imposter syndrome, how weird it is that we worked through a pandemic, working remote, and the role of leaders in setting the tone for authentic work environments Visit tamaradias.com and ipwomanpodcast.com .

Many people downplay their success, which makes us feel like we can't celebrate accomplishments, big or small. Erika Hawthorne joins the pod & shares how: we look to others to validate the worthiness of our accomplishments the pandemic made her realize she wasn't celebrating her wins the inner critic is real and loud the future vision of yourself may make you feel like the current version of yours...

Tiffany Dufu joins this Tips from an Expert episode to discuss the limiting belief that you can't find people to support your growth journey. She shares about: professional loneliness, the difference between a cru and friends, how the ego stops us from asking for help, how receiving relates to vulnerability, how the thing you push against is often the thing that lifts you up, and 3 tips for inviti...