In this episode, Shani gets real about her lifelong journey from people-pleasing to personal power. As a former parentified child and natural giver, she learned early on to say “yes” to everyone — even when it meant saying “no” to herself.

At 50, she’s rewriting that story. Join her as she shares what it really takes to stop living for others, break the cycle of obligation, and learn to give from a generous heart instead of guilt.

You’ll hear how faith, boundaries, and inner healing helped her find balance — and why every “no” became a sacred “yes” to her independence.

✨ Reflection Prompt: Where in your life do you need to say “no” so you can finally say “yes” to you?

In this heartfelt episode, Shani shares how her work as an ESL and TOEFL teacher became so much more than language instruction — it became a masterclass in belonging, humanity, and circulation.

From her early fascination with cultures and travel to teaching English around the world, Shani reflects on what it truly means to connect across differences. Through stories of her students — immigrants, professionals, dreamers — she reveals how each classroom became a space of exchange: where courage, kindness, and confidence flow both ways.

Teaching ESL taught her that communication isn’t just about grammar — it’s about energy. It’s about believing that everyone, no matter where they come from, deserves to be seen, heard, and understood.

✨ Lesson:
Belonging starts when we stop waiting for permission and begin sharing our light.

🪞 Reflection Prompt:
When have you felt most seen — and how can you create that same sense of belonging for others?

🎙️ Episode 2 — The Power of Letting People Love You

In this heartfelt episode, Shani Atkins explores what it really means to receive love and support — especially when you’ve spent a lifetime being the strong one. 🌿

Inspired by her time in North Carolina, Shani shares how slowing down, accepting care, and allowing others to show up for her became a quiet form of strength. She reflects on how letting people love you can open new levels of peace, purpose, and personal growth.

✨ In this episode:

• Learning to relax into support and soften your independence

• Releasing guilt around receiving help

• Understanding that being cared for doesn’t make you weak — it makes you whole

💫 Reflection Prompt:
Where in your life are you being invited to receive love without earning it?

Because sometimes, the strongest thing you can do… is let yourself be held. 💛