What's Her Story

If you’ve heard another woman’s story and thought or said, “Wow!” and quickly followed that up with “I could never do that.”... you’re not alone. Tune into that with curiosity - there’s a gem behind that initial reaction. In this episode, Carri Ann Pollard and I discuss the beliefs behind “I could never do that” and how to use it as an opportunity for growth. Carri Ann Pollard is the author of Fou...

Grab your FREE Find Your Voice Kickstart: 12 Potent Questions to Spark Creativity & Help You Say What You Really Want to Say Abundance is your birthright! Anything keeping you from living aligned & abundant in life and business is a blessing blocker - and those have got to go. In this episode, I share the 3 blessing blockers keeping you from breakthroughs in writing your book and abundance...

Books open minds, open hearts, and open doors. I am so grateful for the speaking opportunities being a best-selling author has opened for me! In this episode, you’ll hear an interview I did on Bria Gadd’s podcast, The Period Whisperer . Bria and I discuss my book, UnPerfect: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Seeking Purpose Over Perfection and how it relates to women’s mental, emotional and physical health. I...

Identity work is sacred work. Seeing ourselves in others creates connection and gives us valuable insights into new layers of our own identity. This is one of the many reasons that representation matters. Dija Renuka Henry is an award winning actor and filmmaker and is working on her first feature film, Coffee Beans and Love. Her goal is to tell diverse stories that transforms lives and elevates c...

Many times when we say we want freedom, what we really want is freedom from the limiting beliefs that tell us that what we want is not possible. In this episode, Tuniscia O and I discuss the power of self-forgiveness as a tool of self-discovery and healing so we can step into being an example of what’s possible. Tuniscia O is a forgiveness coach, global speaker, corporate trainer, and author of Em...

One of the most gracious things we can do for ourselves when we’ve experienced trauma, unwanted change, or challenges… is give ourselves permission to honor the process.  In this episode, Suzie Hodges and I discuss how the healing process and the writing process are just that - a process. Our stories deserve for us to give the time and space needed… without the arbitrary deadlines. Suzie is an aut...

This is it! This is the summer to be the woman with the stories, not the regrets! In this episode we talk about: Being driven by your values vs running to avoid regret What it means to be the author of your life, unfiltered & unafraid How to know if my summer writing camp, Story POP, is right for you I share a potent journal question to get you primed for a summer or stories WOOHOO! The Unfilt...

I hate to break it to you: there is no end destination when it comes to motherhood or mental health. There, I said it. In this episode, Mayeling Angelastro and I discuss how much more enjoyable life is when we approach it as a journey instead of yearning for the next destination. Mayeling is a skilled, bilingual licensed mental health counselor, entrepreneur, wife & mother of two. I know you a...

Does building a personal brand feel like painting a house that looks good on the inside but feels empty on the inside? In this episode, Darling and I discuss embodying a personal brand by truly knowing, liking, and trusting ourselves. Darling is an Identity Hype Girl and Personal Branding Consultant who guides you to reclaim your identity and amplify your purpose. I know you are going to love this...

Have you ever gotten to a point in your life where you just know change is on the horizon and you are ready to reimagine yourself in the next season? In this episode, Kellie Sims and I discuss navigating the seasons of career and motherhood in a way that honors the process. Kellie is a mom of 2 littles, wife, believer, attorney, and a healthy living blogger at www.thereimaginedmom.com . She descri...

What do you want to say but are afraid of what would happen if you say it? In this episode, Rachel Luna and I discuss the power of finding our voice and standing in our truth to live unfiltered & unafraid! Rachel is the author of Permission to Offend, is a Master Certified Neuroscience Coach, and is my personal mentor and friend.. She is a great storyteller, inspirational AND straight to the p...

Navigating new seasons, moves, and decades definitely challenge ourselves at an identity level. In this episode, Deanna Pecina and I discuss the power of cultivating connections while navigating change. Deanna is a Leadership Coach who utilizes the DISC to empower leaders to grow in their self-awareness, people skills, leadership development and personal development. She’s also one of my closest f...

There’s one sneaky lie that we all tell ourselves. It has the best of intentions - to keep us safe, small, and silent. It’s a protective lie because it doesn’t want us to get rejected or abandoned. The problem is, it also keeps us from speaking up and showing up with impact in the world. In this episode we talk about: The lie that keeps us stuck and silent Two thoughts you need to release The one...

Have you ever found yourself saying “My life is looking pretty great right now - and I’m truly grateful - so why do I feel so… meh?” In this episode, Kelly Abanda and I discuss the power of approaching the “meh” with curiosity to come into greater alignment and infuse more pleasure and adventure in your life. Kelly is a rebellious rule follower and potent question asker, so you know this conversat...

What’s in your vision that you want to release out into the world? In this episode, we’re looking at what is holding you back and keeping you stuck. We do this through exploring the fifth and final step in the Aligned Author Process: RELEASE. You don’t want to miss:  The two kinds of releasing for greater impact How releasing clutter opens up space for next level opportunities The two kinds of act...

What stops you from accomplishing the things you really want? In this episode, we’re looking at three mindset roadblocks that stop us in our pursuit of impact. We do this through exploring the fourth step in the Aligned Author Process: REVISE. You don’t want to miss:  The difference between perfection and excellence What multi-tasking does to the brain and makes it very inefficient What it takes t...

If you have wanted to tell your story in an impactful way, but you’ve been stopped by perfectionism, over-thinking or procrastination, this episode is for you.  In this episode, we’re looking at the three steps you can take to move forward with confidence and ease through the third step in the Aligned Author Process: WRITE. You don’t want to miss:  The 3 Cs that will give your writing traction The...

If you want to share your story in a potent way that creates transformation, it begins by refining your core message and your core reader. In this episode, we’re looking at the second step in the Aligned Author Process: REFINE. You don’t want to miss:  The key to identifying your core message Why being an expert isn’t required for impact How identifying your core reader is closer to you than you t...

“Women who believe in themselves & their story are better equipped to help others transform.”  In this episode, I introduce you to the Aligned Author Process to empower you to love & leverage your story. The first step in the process is ALIGN. You don’t want to miss:  The connection between muddy country roads and alignment The 3 key components to get into alignment A bit about my story an...

"Women who believe in themselves & their story are better equipped to help others transform." Welcome to What’s Her Story. The podcast for ambitious women who are ready to own their voice, pursue purpose over perfection, and use their story as a catalyst for change.  I’m your host, Erica Akingboye, bestselling author, and author coach & strategist to high-achieving, globally-minded...