Permission Granted with Unyime Oguta

In this episode, we delve into the often-overlooked connection between body image and career success. As you climb the ladder of success, your visibility increases, and with it, the pressure to maintain a certain appearance. This can lead to significant body image challenges that impact your confidence, performance, and overall career trajectory. Whether you're an employee aiming for a promot...

Register for the Body Talks Masterclass at oliveandbliss.ca/bodytalks This is an invitation to reflect and contemplate who you are in relationship when it comes to your body. As women, we have been taught to see our bodies as objects for making big moves and achieving the relationships, life, and success that we crave. But what I’ve found is that you can achieve all the success you desire but it w...

The allure of breaking generational patterns is loud, and if you’re feeling pressured, this is the episode for you. As a mom and coach who helps women do this work, I believe that you're not responsible for breaking every generational pattern. This episode offers reflections that will shift your mindset, and give you tools that will help you heal while laying the foundation for your children...

If the idea of moving your body makes you want to run for the hills, you’re not alone. As we wrap up our series on pleasure, our guest, Kim Hagle of Radiant Vitality is unpacking why movement sometimes feel punitive and unattainable.   Tune in to learn Kim’s simple practice that will help you connect back to your body in less than a minute a day, why the way we’ve learned to exercise disconnects u...

The conversation around a thriving, fulfilling life cannot be complete without pleasure. Pleasure is a gateway for connecting with your body. And that’s why this episode dives into why pleasure matters when it comes to food and eating, and how you can start cultivating pleasurable experiences with food for yourself.  This episode will have you rethinking how you approach eating beyond the food on...

If you’ve ever felt shame around your body and sex, or even guilt around pleasure then here’s what you should know. Your relationship with sexuality and pleasure is one of the most complex experiences you’ll ever have as a woman. And that’s why, Danielle Savory is here to help you know how to experience more pleasure in your life. As we continue with our series on pleasure, this episode is an invi...

As a working mom, pleasure is a non-negotiable if you desire to elevate your experience of motherhood and feel empowered, while seamlessly integrating your career success, nurturing motherhood, and leading a fulfilled personal life. In this episode, I share some common misconceptions about pleasure, why pleasure matters for women, and simple practices to help you cultivate pleasure in your life -...

How often do you discount yourself from opportunities because you think about the time, energy, and money that needs to be exchanged for what you desire? This is the type of thinking that perpetuates a cycle of lack, discontent, and resentment. In this episode, Unyime shares why creating the life that you desire is not a time, energy, or money issue; but rather, a priority issue. Tune in for insig...

When you don't have time to feel your emotions, you're keeping yourself from achieving your goals simpler and faster. In this week’s episode, Unyime delves into a client experience with 3 common misconceptions about time and feeling emotions. She offers a simple practice to help you create time and cultivate the habit of allowing emotions in your life so that you can start achieving your...

Is perfectionism holding you back from taking action toward the life you desire? In this podcast episode, Unyime delves into how perfectionism stifles growth, and why giving yourself permission for imperfection is key to stepping into the next level of your evolution. Listen in for a simple strategy that will help you confront your fear of making mistakes, so that you can challenge assumptions, an...

Life can be good. As good as you imagined. It’s not that you don’t desire it enough – you just try to make it happen like you’ve been taught. In this episode, you’re invited to contemplate some questions that will reveal where you’re striving for results. This is the pep talk you need to give yourself the permission to let life be good. It's time to surrender and trust that a life that feels...

My marriage changed when I stopped fighting for it. In this episode of Permission Granted, I share the shift in perspective that helped me transform my relationship with my husband. The insights from this episode will challenge you to reconsider your own preconceptions about your relationships and lead you to explore the transformative power of self-acceptance. Listen in for a reminder that true g...

People ask me all the time about the secret to no longer people-pleasing. In this episode, I share why there's no secret and one paradigm shift that will help you navigate the desire to people-please with ease. SELF-ish: The Masterclass begins on April 2. Join me to learn how to reclaim selfish as the bridge to self-love and serving others well. You'll learn how to break free from the pe...

Do you identify as a people-pleaser or struggle with holding your boundaries and saying no? In this episode, we delve into the complexities of people-pleasing, exploring why holding boundaries and saying no can be so challenging, despite knowing it's the right thing to do for you. Listen in for my unconventional take on recovery from people-pleasing, and discover the power of embracing your t...

Is self-care selfish? Join me for this thought-provoking episode as we challenge common beliefs and redefine what it means to prioritize self-love and authenticity. Discover why prioritizing self-care goes beyond simple actions and how it's connected to your sense of worth and identity. Ready to embrace a new perspective? Let's dive in! Don't miss out on our upcoming 3-day mastercla...

Welcome to this special episode of the podcast as we dive into the transformative power of recognizing that being a mom is not the end of the road. Rather, motherhood is a catalyst for unraveling your untapped potential and limitless possibilities. Through spoken word, I’m inviting you to break free from the shackles of limiting beliefs and take a bold step toward your aspirations, starting with o...

In this episode, Unyime shares a personal reflection on the concept of permission and its profound impact on her journey toward self-discovery and empowerment. Delve into her journey with burnout, the fear that activated a shift in perspective, and the transformation it sparked in her life.  You’re invited to play with “what ifs” as a pathway to curiosity and intentional living. Get ready to explo...

Welcome to Permission Granted, a podcast dedicated to empowering ambitious, purpose-driven women to live fulfilling lives without burnout. Ten years ago, burnout changed my life. I didn't know it then but that was the birth of an evolution that I never would've dreamt of. In this inaugural episode, I share my journey from burnout to empowerment and introduce the mission behind the podcas...

We experience pivots every day in life. But what happens when you’re being called to move away from business as usual and you feel unsure about what’s next? In this episode, I offer some thoughts to help you get curious if you’re being called to pivot so that you can take inspired, courageous action to live your thriving, audacious life. I also share a recent pivot that I’ve been called to make in...

I’ve been experimenting with jealousy for 5 years and I can’t wait to share what I found out after feeling jealous of my husband. If you tend to feel jealous, or are afraid or ashamed of feeling jealous, this episode is going to help you understand why. I also share a simple process to help you work through the feeling of jealousy right away, so that you can learn from it and create the big, audac...

Are you feeling worried, tensed, and overwhelmed about the end of the year?  Moms often tell me how stressful the end of the year is, because of all the holiday traditions, and expectations that many of us feel obligated to participate in. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing my journal entry from 2017, when I recovered from my first experience with burnout.  Tune in for a little perspective shift...

Trying to do it all is an epidemic for women. It is impossible and unrealistic to do it all, yet we feel the pressure to do it all because of what we’ve been taught and expected to do. In this week’s episode, we’re exploring how to know if you’re trying to do it all, and how to release the pressure so that you can live a thriving, burnout-proof life.  Access my free audio class, Mindset Shifts for...

Hiring a coach is not the best decision that you can make for your life. It’s easy to believe that coaching is a magic pill that will help you solve all your problems but that’s not true. In this episode, I share my thoughts on hiring a coach, the criteria that will help you decide when you need one, and how to show up and make the most of your coaching investment.  Want to reach out to me about t...

Women often feel uncomfortable admitting that they’re a big deal. We belittle our accomplishments and hard work because it feels uncomfortable, and we’re scared of what others might think about us. In this episode, I share why this is unhelpful and keeps you from achieving your goals and becoming the woman you desire. Tune in for the shift in perspective that will help you go from discounting your...

You’ve heard it said that self-awareness is the first step to making lasting change. The problem with this is that self-awareness is where many get stuck with trying to know and do more without getting the results that they desire. On this episode, you’ll learn why romanticizing self-awareness keeps you stuck, and what you can do to move forward and achieve your desires with ease. Reach out to me...