• 115. Album Review: To Whom This May Concern by Jill Scott
    Oct 15 2026

    This album has been my soundtrack of 2026 so far and never disappoints. After giving my personal update, I talk about my favorite records on the album and specific lyrics that I will add to my personal affirmation arsenal (06:29). I hope you listen to the end.

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    Keywords:

    Mental Health

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    Core Values

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    31 Min.
  • 114. Motherhood & Violin Lessons - Are You Living in Alignment with Your Core Values? Part 2
    Oct 1 2026

    Happy October!

    The fact that it is the holiday season is unreal. What is time. I'm back with part two of my reflections around core values, and how they are present with all the ways I am working to shape the life I want to live. I hope you listen to the end.

    Core Values Sheet: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/

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    49 Min.
  • 113. Are You Living in Alignment with your Core Values? Part 1
    Sep 15 2026

    Having my son, seeing how life has changed, and how I want it to look in the future, led me to think deeply about what my core values are: how they play a role in my life, what contributed to their development as my core values, and if I'm living in alignment with them now (10:56). I encourage my listeners to think about what core values are most important for you and if you are living in alignment with them as well. I hope you listen to the end.

    Core Values Sheet: https://brenebrown.com/resources/dare-to-lead-list-of-values/

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    44 Min.
  • 112. The Five Year Letters & Layers Anniversary Episode!
    Sep 1 2026

    It's September!

    So happy to be back from a much needed break, and I can't believe this podcast is five years old! I'm feeling so many emotions, but am so grateful to my past self for never giving up. On the episode, I talk about everything that has gotten me to this point, and my hopes for the podcast moving forward. I hope you listen to the end.

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    32 Min.
  • 111. A Short Break, and We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers Part 2
    Jul 15 2026

    It's that time of the year! The show is going on its summer break and will be back on its 5-year anniversary (!!!) September 1st. In the meantime catch up on any and all episodes you've missed!

    I'm finishing up my reaction to the book We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers. I talk specifically about getting honest with yourself about your finances before embarking on your journey towards generating wealth, and reframing debt which a lot of us have and may harbor negative feelings as a result. I hope you listen to the end.

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    35 Min.
  • 110. We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers Part 1
    Jul 1 2026

    Happy July!

    I'm really excited to dive into a topic I'm yet to discuss in depth on the podcast: money. Specifically through the lens of Black womens' journey to financial freedom and long-term wealth. Rachel's book We Should All Be Millionaires focuses on this topic and I talk about three key points that are necessary in embodying the millionaire mindset and making it a reality for ourselves. I hope you listen to the end.

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    36 Min.
  • 109. Postpartum Diaries Entry #4 - Challenges on My Breastfeeding Journey
    Jun 15 2026

    I struggled with discussing this on the podcast considering I am still fully processing what this decisions means for me, but my motivation ultimately was to offer comfort and support to other new mothers who may be facing similar challenges. I hope you listen to the end.

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    47 Min.
  • 108. Postpartum Diaries Entry #3: My Labor and Delivery Story Part 2
    Jun 1 2026

    Kicking off the month of June, I'm sharing part two of my labor and delivery story. Things did not go as expected, resulting in a myriad of emotions as I began my journey into motherhood. I hope you listen to the end.

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    25 Min.