Living Her Next Phase

You don't always know what you want at the beginning of your career. If you do, you are fortunate. But if you realize that you are not working in a field of interest, or working at a job that you love, or running a business that you can grow and grow with, then make a change. Your world will not end. Find the thing that stimulates you, the thing that motivates you to think bigger, the thing that g...

In my view, seeking therapy is not as stigmatized as it once was. People are more willing to seek help when they're unable to manage their everyday existence on their own. Therapy is not only for those who have experienced trauma in their lives, but it is also for those who experience any of life's challenges and need help to manage them. Moms, if you're tired of exerting energy and cleaning your...

It's no longer good enough to be good. Why not be great? Life is short and in your next phase, you should be living your best life. You should be doing exactly what you've put on hold for years and do it greatly. It's time to do you. Check out the episode and share your thoughts? Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Spec...

When you get married, you think it's forever. You build a life together and function as one. The decisions and the sacrifices you make are for the greater good of the family. Over time, you expect your relationship to be nurtured and to strengthen. As for women, beyond motherhood, careers and business, we still need to feel womanly, sexy, needed and desired by our spouses. What are we to do when t...

Women are often taught to be selfless, especially when they have children. I preach the opposite. I believe it is more important for women to make less sacrifices and, instead, to be more selfish. Prioritizing their own needs and desires will protect their happiness. My motto is to celebrate selfish-ism. Too often, women put their dreams on hold for others. I advise that they stop this now. Stop p...

Many women say they want more. They say they are meant for more. They say that they've put their lives on hold for others. However, when given the time and opportunity to do what they say they want, they fold. Why? Limiting beliefs can halt progress and prevent you from designing and living your next phase. If you visualize what you want and know where you want to go, then you can address what's h...

As a mom, you choose to make your children your priority. Their needs and desires are placed above your own. You may put your career on hold, neglect your health and fitness or sacrifice your lifestyle. But, there comes a time when your children really start to become independent. They don't need you as much as they once did. For years, you longed for this moment, so that you can regain a sense of...

From a thriving corporate career to a thriving beauty business, this entrepreneur is living her dream life. Good Beauté Skincare founder, Kimberly Hairston-Hicks shares her journey of creating a skincare line to address the concerns of melanin-enriched skin. Throughout her career, she pitched to senior management the need to create a line for Black women. They agreed, but never invested. So, she t...

The only way to secure your financial future is to start a business. Entrepreneurship gives you a way to control your destiny and not have your future be completely reliant upon someone else's assessment of you or their perception of your value. This business episode encourages women to take charge of their financial future by jumping into entrepreneurship. Everyone has an idea in them or skills t...

Whoever said "age ain't nothing but a number" is full of crap. Because with that number, potentially comes a host of other unwanted things. This is why self care is so important. Self care are the buzz words of the moment, but we must all find what works for us. It's individually based. From at-home beauty regimens to spa visits, meditation to beauty sleep, downsizing friendships to growing relati...

Calling all empty nesters or soon-to-be empty nesters! If you look in the mirror and you are unhappy with what you see, you now have the time and the power to change. If you're tired of telling yourself that you don't have time to workout or focus on your looks and your health, write a new story. This body episode encourages women to stop BSing when it comes to taking control of their fitness and...

As moms, we eventually get to the point where our kids don't need as much of our attention as they once did. So what will we do with all of this extra time bestowed upon us? Start businesses. Change careers. Strengthen relationships. Get fit. Eat better. Get sexy...again. If this sounds like you and you need inspiration to practice selfish-ism, prioritize yourself and pursue your goals in this nex...