In this short reflection, I share how the podcast began with a clear vision and strong values, how the conversations have deepened over time, and why evolution doesn’t mean losing your original purpose. We talk about women’s voices, faith, grief, growth, and the courage to keep showing up even when the path unfolds one step at a time.

As we head into the holidays, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and honor how far you’ve come.

This year, I’m taking a new approach to choosing my Word of the Year. After a season filled with alignment, loss, reflection, and God’s guidance, I realized our word sometimes needs to evolve with us. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m choosing my 2026 word using a Primary + Seasonal Word method—and how you can, too. I’ll also link to Episode 128 and a Free Tool to help you discover your own word with intention.

This Thanksgiving, I’m taking a moment to pause and give thanks, for you, for this community, and for the incredible guests who’ve shared their wisdom and stories this year. Join me as we celebrate growth, resilience, and the journeys we’ve shared. If you’re ready for a moment of gratitude and inspiration, this episode is for you.

In this short, heartfelt episode, Mayi speaks directly to anyone standing in the in-between — that space between what was and what’s next. Whether you’re navigating grief, loss, or life transitions, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are not alone.

Mayi also shares a very personal song, “Walking Home Beyond the Sky”, written for her brother-in-law. This song is exclusive to the podcast — a quiet, reflective moment to honor loved ones, process emotions, and find peace in the in-between.

In this heartfelt solo episode, Mayi shares how faith, family, creativity, and connection became her anchors through grief and change. She reflects on what it means to heal forward, honoring loss while creating purpose and community. If you’re navigating transition or uncertainty, this episode reminds you, you’re not meant to heal or build alone.

This week, I’m re-sharing a powerful conversation from May 2024 — one that feels especially meaningful right now.

We recently lost my brother-in-law, and as I take time to process and reflect, I wanted to revisit this episode with Victoria Volk, a self-published author and advanced Grief Recovery Specialist who helps others navigate loss through her work in coaching and end-of-life care.

Together, we explored how grief shows up in entrepreneurship, the quiet ways it affects our creativity, motivation, and connection to purpose.

If you’ve ever experienced loss while trying to keep your business or dreams alive, this conversation will speak to your heart.

In so many of my conversations like the one with Cathelina Duvert, we explore what it means to live authentically, use creativity as a path to healing, and turn our stories into strength.

In this solo episode, I share what showing up authentically means to me. I also talk about how affirmations and prayer help me show up with confidence, courage, and faith, even when it feels uncomfortable.

Because every time we show up and share our truth, we not only inspire others to do the same, we remind ourselves that it’s safe to be seen.

Listen to my episode on the Misconceptions of Authenticity:
🎧 Ep. 159 — Is Authenticity Overrated?

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In this bonus episode, Debra Bowers shares the powerful mindset shift that changed everything—what she stopped apologizing for and how that decision helped her level up in life and business. It’s a short, soul-filling reminder that self-reflection is where true growth begins.

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