Permission Granted with Unyime Oguta

In this episode, Unyime invites you to rethink mom guilt. Unyime offers a different take on mom guilt as a mask that holds many ambitious women from pursuing their goals and ambitions while raising children. Drawing from her experience as a coach and mom, who is pursuing other goals, Unyime opens up about embracing emotional awareness, confronting beliefs, and the power of making decisions about t...

The real reason your hard work isn’t paying off has nothing to do with your actions. It has everything to do with what you believe. This week, Unyime shares two powerful lessons in authenticity from her recent keynote speaking experience. You’ll learn why true results don’t come from striving harder, but from aligning your actions with deeper beliefs—and how obedience, identity, and trust in God s...

What if receiving wasn’t weakness, but leadership? In this week’s episode of Permission Granted, Unyime challenges the guilt and resistance you may feel when it comes to asking for help, accepting support, or simply letting yourself be recognized.  Here’s what you will learn: Why receiving is leadership skill. The dangers of rejecting help. How to shift from over-explaining to asking and receiving...

Ever feel like achievement is costing you you? High achievement isn’t about chasing goals but about nurturing the potential already planted within you In this episode, Unyime unpacks the seed analogy and explores why identity, not effort or output, is the root of true success. You’ll discover why so many women feel exhausted by achievement, how to recognize when you’re striving instead of stewardi...

Women who truly have it all start with who, not why or how. We’re taught to chase our why (purpose, reason, calling) and figure out how along the way. But if you don’t know who you are, your why and figuring out how will only take you so far. And that’s why in this week’s episode of Permission Granted, I’m inviting you to look beyond titles, accolades, and curated images to the deeper truth. Your...

What if being called selfish was actually a sign that you’re walking in obedience? In this episode of Permission Granted , we explore the deeper meaning behind being misunderstood as you build a life rooted in alignment, not performance. This podcast was inspired by a client experience that led me to ask the same question that I’m inviting you to consider: Are you building a life—or maintaining an...

Side effects of this episode include feeling less rushed, becoming less reactive to your life, and moving at a pace of peace and peaceful presence.  Join Unyime for a soulful mini-class on how emotional mastery and nervous system regulation can help you lead with more peace, power, and presence. You’ll learn how to interpret emotional signals without immediately reacting, recalibrate your emotiona...

Why do boundaries feel so hard? In this episode, Unyime explores the hidden beliefs that make setting boundaries feel uncomfortable or impossible, and shows you how to take your first steps toward creating boundaries that honor your peace, leadership, and relationships. Learn why boundaries matter, what’s getting in your way, and how to start practicing them today. Connect with Unyime Instagram: h...

Most people misunderstand leadership. They think it’s about titles, achievements, or waiting for someone to tell them they’re ready. But true leadership starts long before the world notices It begins with you. In this episode, I share the 3 things about leadership I wish every leader knew. These lessons were forged in my own story as a wife, mom, and leader navigating high-stakes roles, and in the...

Most ambitious women have mastered the art of holding it all together on paper. But beneath the polished exterior lies a quiet sense that something is missing. In this episode, I reveal the hidden architecture that distinguishes women who truly thrive from those simply surviving. You’ll discover why chasing balance is not the answer—and how self-leadership becomes the unseen foundation that holds...

You’re a high-achiever who is holding it all together, but why do you feel exhausted despite everything you’ve done to achieve balance? This is the hidden cost of holding it all together as a high achiever - and we don't talk about it enough. In this episode, I reveal one of the biggest lies keeping high-achieving women in a cycle of exhaustion. I unpack how overwhelm and burnout often hide b...

If you’re in a season where things aren’t quite like they used to be, and your go-to tips and strategies are beginning to waver, it’s easy to assume that you don't have what it takes to hold the life that you’re called to. In this episode, Unyime invites you into a conversation required for your next level because the women who get to rise today are not women who do more. They are women who a...

High-achieving women are making moves in their personal and professional lives now more than ever. But it’s time to change the narrative and adopt peace as a success strategy. In this episode, Unyime dives into how being a high achiever sets you up for a life of hustling, the reason why peace is required yet feels uncomfortable, and what it takes to ensure that you build success that lasts – with...

We’ve all been there – working hard yet nothing seems to be moving in the direction that we want. We make it mean that we’re at the end because we’re stuck. But what if feeling stuck wasn’t the problem—but a sign? A sign that you’ve outgrown the version of you that got you here. The truth is, you’re not stuck—you’re just tolerating an outdated self-concept. In this episode, we’re breaking down the...

How many times have you thought that maybe you’re not cut out for the life you truly want? Once? Every minute? If you’ve ever felt like living a life where you’re thriving and crushing it in career and life seems impossible, think again. In this week's episode, I share why mistakes and what we call failure are the key to creating the life you really want - you just need to know how to use the...

Mom guilt is real, but what if the problem isn’t the guilt, but the stories we tell ourselves about what we feel? In this episode, I offer practical insights to help you recognize guilt as an opportunity for growth, challenge limiting beliefs, and create space for your career success and motherhood to co-exist. You’ll learn: The difference between mom guilt and shame, Why so many moms feel stuck w...

In this week’s episode of Permission Granted, we are dropping a truth bomb that every high-achieving, kind-hearted woman needs to hear – you would have more time and energy to prioritize yourself and your goals if you stopped being the dumpster for other people. If you’ve been the go-to person for everyone’s problem, this episode will give you the permission slip to draw the line. Listen in as I s...

In a world that teaches women to perform for approval, being unapologetic about who you are and what you want is a radical act – and it is exactly what your soul needs. This week’s episode of Permission Granted is unpacking why prioritizing yourself is the most powerful gift that you can give yourself and your family. Unyime challenges you to unlearn societal scripts, release the need for external...

Your career is about you and your goals, not your employer. This week, Unyime and Simi unpack this transformative mindset shift that will inspire you to think bigger and give yourself the permission to create a career that you truly deserve and desire. Together, they unpack powerful strategies for shifting from "pick-me energy" during the interview process to empowered leadership, negoti...

Your life playlist—the recurring thoughts shaping your reality—might be on autopilot. In this podcast episode, Unyime leads you through a simple practice to uncover and identify the "songs" keeping you stuck, and how to intentionally replace them to align with the life you desire. Through real-life stories and practical insights, Unyime Oguta teaches you how to break unhelpful cycles, re...

If the thought of setting boundaries scares you or fills you with guilt, this episode is for you. This week, I share the #1 reason why having boundaries feels scary for many women, especially moms. I also offer some transformational thoughts that will help you understand the power of boundaries and how you can start saying yes more to yourself.   Connect with Unyime to catch the replay for SELF-is...

What if putting yourself first isn’t selfish but the most generous thing you can do to thrive as a woman? In this episode, we’re challenging the stigma around selfishness and reclaiming a self-ish approach to living by exploring how centering yourself can transform your life. Tune in to discover why prioritizing your needs is the key to showing up fully for your family, career, and dreams; and lea...

In this week’s episode, we tackle the deeply ingrained belief that prioritizing yourself is selfish—and turn it on its head. Drawing from my personal journey with burnout and the societal expectations that left me feeling stuck and unfulfilled, despite having the “perfect” life on paper, I explore why so many women, especially mothers, struggle with guilt when putting their needs first.  Tune in t...

Join me this week as I reflect on 2024 through the lens of Permission Granted. In this episode, I share five transformative lessons that shaped the year for me and my clients. From letting go of entitlement to the mindset shifts and emotional work necessary to lead a fulfilled life, this episode will gift you with thoughts and journal prompts that will inspire you to embrace growth, navigate chall...

As we approach the end of 2024, it's time to rethink how we approach goal setting. In this week’s episode, Unyime dives into why setting traditional "big goals" might not serve you, and offers a fresh perspective on setting meaningful intentions. Tune in to discover how to shift from outdated goal-setting ideologies to a process that feels expansive, supportive, and aligned with you...