The UnlearnT Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Our latest episode focuses on the crucial distinction between planning and having a solid vision for personal growth. We explore how falling in love with your future self can transform your approach to resolutions, making it easier to stick with your plans and avoid the commonplace trap of quitting early.  • The importance of envisioning your future self  Strategies for avoiding p...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt the weight of transitioning into a new life stage, especially during the bustling holiday season? Join us as we explore the themes of grace, patience, and hope in navigating these shifts. We share stories and insights on reconciling current realities with past dreams, highlighting the importance of self-compassion and the biblical perspective of grace as a susta...

Send us Fan Mail Ever felt like your life is stuck on repeat, especially during the holidays? Join us on this special Freedom Friday episode of the Unlearned Podcast, where we navigate the emotional maze of going home for the holidays. As we approach our two-year celebration, we uncover the tension between our past and present selves, particularly when life’s milestones seem stubbornly out of reac...

Send us Fan Mail The holidays stir a mix of emotions—nostalgia, joy, and bittersweet moments. In this episode, we reflect on family expectations, life updates, and reconciling our past and present selves. With humor and heart, we tackle societal pressures to achieve milestones, reminding ourselves that true success is personal. Through stories of family inquiries and unnoticed accomplishments, we...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how birth order influences the dynamics between siblings? Join us in this enlightening episode of the Unlearned Podcast as we introduce our remarkable younger sisters. Together, we unravel the unique challenges and triumphs of sisterhood, sharing personal stories that highlight the blend of humor and depth inherent in sibling relationships. From Rhoda's inspirin...

Send us Fan Mail Dive into the heart of Wicked’s storyline, where Glinda and Elphaba’s journey from foes to friends becomes a metaphor for personal evolution and self-forgiveness. I’ll share my thoughts on how their story speaks volumes about the importance of having the right people at different phases of life, even when it means parting ways. Whether you’re a Broadway aficionado or new to this m...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself running away from your inherent potential, simply because the weight of responsibility seemed too great? Join me on this transformative Freedom Friday episode of the Unlearned Podcast, as I reveal the pivotal moment that made me embrace my role as a leader, a role I had long resisted. Listen in to uncover how recognizing your leadership abilities, no m...

Send us Fan Mail Take the Working Genius Assessment! https://www.workinggenius.com/ Unlock the secrets to maximizing your unique talents with us on the UnlearnT Podcast, where we explore the transformative power of the Working Genius Assessment by Patrick Lencioni. We promise you'll gain a fresh perspective on how to harness your strengths to boost teamwork and productivity, whether in profes...

Send us Fan Mail Confidence isn’t about knowing everything—it's about pushing forward even when you don’t. This idea transformed my journey as a musician, where I discovered that the true essence of confidence lies in embracing uncertainty and acting with intention. Join me, Ruth Abigail, as I share personal stories about the invaluable lessons I learned from mentors on maintaining momentum a...

Send us Fan Mail Take the True Colors Assessment! https://home.hamptonu.edu/student-affairs/wp-content/uploads/sites/59/2021/11/true_colors_test-for-mentoring-fillable.pdf Unlock the secrets of self-discovery and personal growth with us on the UnLearnT Podcast. Discover how personality assessments, particularly the True Colors assessment, can be a game-changer in understanding yourself and others....

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why your resolutions fall flat while other habits stick like glue? Join me as I unravel my personal journey of redefining exercise, embracing the simple yet powerful act of morning walks. This shift unmasked the essential dance between internal commitment and external consistency. Through reflecting on our daily habits—how we allocate time, resources, and nurture rel...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine stepping into a new job in your late 30s and navigating the intricate maze of workplace dynamics. On this episode of the Alert Podcast, I'm Ruth Abigail, joined by my lively co-host Jaquita, as we unravel the secrets of personal growth through the power of personality assessments. We promise to shed light on how understanding your DISC assessment results can transform...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt weighed down by the pressure to realize your vision on your own? What if embracing collective creativity could lead to greater freedom and fulfillment? Join us on the latest episode of the Unlearned podcast as we challenge the traditional notion of vision ownership. Through personal insights, we explore the journey from "my vision" to "our vision,...

Send us Fan Mail We venture into the transformative concept of love languages, popularized by Gary Chapman, and the delightful complexity of how we express and receive love. Personal stories unravel our mixed feelings about gift-giving while highlighting the willingness to embrace and adapt to each other's unique preferences. Whether it's quality time, acts of service, or the power of a...

Send us Fan Mail As we explore the fine line between knowing oneself and becoming self-absorbed, we confront the potential dangers of personal assessments. It's easy to brandish our results like a shield against the world, expecting others to conform to our self-declared identities. But what if we viewed these insights as a guide to personal growth, a chance to move beyond our comfort zones f...

Send us Fan Mail Discover your inner superhero through the transformative power of the StrengthsFinder assessment. Join Jaquita and me as we reveal how uncovering our unique strengths has not only reshaped our careers but also boosted our confidence in the professional realm. By focusing on what we naturally excel at, rather than harping on weaknesses, we explore how this mindset shift leads to mo...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself caught in the whirlwind of life’s demands, feeling like you’re juggling too many balls in the pursuit of personal growth? With honest reflections, I reveal how I reached a point where I needed to intentionally declutter my life, focusing on fewer, more meaningful commitments. It's a journey that's tested my resolve, especially when tempting o...

Send us Fan Mail What if understanding your personality could unlock a whole new level of personal growth? Join us as we embark on the second season of the Unlearned Podcast, filled with gratitude and excitement. Ruth Abigail and Jaquita reflect on their 20-year journey of impactful conversations and share personal stories, including Jaquita's shift to a new administrative role and Ruth’s mem...

Send us Fan Mail Ever found yourself caught in the perfectionist trap, inadvertently micromanaging those around you despite your best intentions? Join me, Ruth Abigail, aka RA, on the Unlearned Podcast for this special Freedom Friday episode, where I unravel the delicate art of balancing leadership and personal growth with the freedom to let others learn independently. Tune in to explore how you c...

Send us Fan Mail What makes a podcast thrive while so many others fall by the wayside? Join me as I welcome seasoned entrepreneur and podcast host Kevin Palmieri to the UnlearnT Podcast. We dive into Kevin's remarkable seven-year journey in podcasting, inspired by his mission to be a guiding light during tough times and his dream of making podcasting a full-time endeavor. We'll unpack wh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, you will learn about the two pivotal unlearning points that can add more freedom to your life. First, it’s okay if people don’t show up the way you do—accepting this can be tough, especially under pressure. Second, being committed, dependable, and servant-minded isn't just an innate trait; it’s a skill that can be developed. Tune in as I reflect on these insi...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered how a small-town mayor can drive significant community growth without pocketing a dime of his salary? In our latest episode of the UnlearnT Podcast, we sit down with Mayor Greg Bennett of Swainsboro, Georgia, who shares his remarkable approach to governance and development. Mayor Bennett details his choice to reinvest his mayoral earnings into local projects, offerin...

Send us Fan Mail Explore the crucial aspects of entrepreneurship that go beyond just doing what you love. Megan shares her perspective on the importance of supporting existing nonprofits, the roles and benefits of a fractional Chief Marketing Officer, and how to nurture an entrepreneurial spirit within a nine-to-five job. This episode offers a comprehensive look at marketing strategies, sales skil...

Send us Fan Mail This Freedom Friday join me as we rethink the fundamentals of leadership by emphasizing the power of genuine connections, clear communication, and creative strategies. We'll dig deep into how nurturing relationships and learning from others can lead to continuous personal growth and enhance our leadership abilities. Plus, discover how structuring your messages with clarity ca...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you blend a Ph. D. in Economic Development with a passion for supporting small businesses and women entrepreneurs? You get Griselda Martinez, our remarkable guest on this episode of the Unlearned Podcast. Join us as we journey from our first meeting during a coaching course in 2022 to Griselda's flourishing career in economic development consulting and busin...