Beautifully Unbalanced (Formerly Thym 4 Tea with Mikita)

Mikita Smith, #SelfCare #Motivation #WellnessJourney #BeautifullyUnbalanced

Beautifully Unbalanced is a podcast about becoming who you were meant to be. (formerly Thym 4 Tea with Mikita) Life is messy, magical, unpredictable—and full of seasons where we’re asked to grow in ways we never expected. Host Mikita invites you into honest conversations that explore wellness, identity, relationships, resilience, and the art of evolving without apology. Here, we talk about the chapters we rarely share: letting go, starting over, finding your voice, healing old stories, and learning to create space for the person you’re growing into. It’s real. It’s relatable. It’s you. If you’re ready for transformation—with a little laughter, connection, and permission to show up imperfectly—pull up a seat. This is where your becoming begins.   Personal Growth Wellness Self-Discovery Motivation Storytelling Becoming www.beautifully-unbalanced.com

  1. FEB 10

    Ch 2 Act 1 Why Pivoting Isn’t Quitting: How to Trust Your Next Chapter

    Pivoting isn’t quitting—it’s listening. In this first episode of Beautifully Unbalanced, Mikita shares the story behind the evolution from Thym 4 Tea with Mikita to a podcast rooted in growth, community, and becoming. This conversation is about the quiet moments before clarity, the uncertainty that comes before confidence, and the courage it takes to trust yourself without permission or validation. If you’ve ever felt like you outgrew a version of yourself…  If you’re questioning what’s next but don’t have the full map…  If you’re learning that growth doesn’t arrive loudly, but slowly and honestly— This episode is for you. We explore finding your voice, building community, embracing change, and why you don’t need to have it all figured out to take the next step. This season is about showing up as you are, listening inward, and allowing yourself to evolve—beautifully, imperfectly, and in community. This is the sound of becoming. ✨ Reflection Questions from the Episode: How do you define community in this season of your life?Are you ready to embrace change and build what comes next?🔗 Stay Connected & Join the Community: Join the Beautifully Unbalanced Book Club – a space for real conversations, growth, and connection beyond the podcastSubscribe to the Tuesday Tea Newsletter – for updates, events, giveaways, and what’s nextFollow Mikita on social media and continue the conversationLeave a ReviewYou don’t need permission to evolve.  You don’t need validation to listen to yourself.  You just need to trust your next step. Until next time—namaste. Send a text Support the show #selfdevelopment #Wellness #thym4teawithmikita #manifest #purposefulliving #liveunapplogectically #freedom #podcast #womeninpodcast #podcastlife #empoweringwomen

    19 min
  2. Ep 1 Mini Series: Behind the Mic The Unfiltered Truth

    08/19/2025 · BONUS

    Ep 1 Mini Series: Behind the Mic The Unfiltered Truth

    Have you ever wondered what really happens behind the mic of your favorite independent podcasts? The truth might surprise you. Welcome to a rare, unfiltered glimpse behind the curtain of Thym 4 Tea with Mikita. In this intimate first episode of my mini-series, I'm spilling all the tea about what podcasting looks like when there's no production team, no fancy studio, and absolutely no playbook: just me, a microphone, and a mission. From choosing themes based on what genuinely tugs at my heart rather than chasing trends, to the vulnerable moments of sitting with headphones on, wondering "Does anyone even care what I'm saying?" – this journey has been anything but smooth. I share the technical nightmares (yes, I once forgot to hit record after a brilliant 30-minute conversation), the emotional rollercoaster of almost quitting multiple times, and the unexpected joy of having strangers yell "Is it time for tea?" across a store. The podcast world often glamorizes the process, but the reality involves constant learning curves, battling insecurities, and figuring out how to create quality content without formal training or experience. Yet within these challenges lies the true magic: hitting publish on something you almost talked yourself out of, then hearing from someone who needed exactly those words. Whether you're considering starting your creative endeavor or simply curious about the person behind the mic you listen to, this raw conversation offers a refreshing dose of reality paired with genuine encouragement. Remember, you don't need perfection to begin – you just need to start. And when you feel like quitting, ask yourself why. The answer might just bring you back home to yourself. Send a text Support the show #selfdevelopment #Wellness #thym4teawithmikita #manifest #purposefulliving #liveunapplogectically #freedom #podcast #womeninpodcast #podcastlife #empoweringwomen

    20 min
  3. Ep 3 Mini Series : Give Yourself the Damn Award

    08/19/2025

    Ep 3 Mini Series : Give Yourself the Damn Award

    What if the recognition you're seeking isn't waiting on a stage somewhere, but right here in your own hands? Recognition isn't just a trophy on your shelf—it's a form of rest. That sacred breath between survival and becoming. After four years of podcasting through empty seasons, echoing rooms, and uncertain words, I decided to give myself the damn award. No permission needed, no red carpet required. And it wasn't just celebration—it was interruption of an unhealthy cycle. We often push ourselves far beyond reasonable limits, only acknowledging our need for rest when we're already operating in crisis mode. As the wise Olivia Pope once said, "By the time you realize you're in crisis, it's already too late." This raw, celebratory episode explores what happens when we honor our journey before burnout forces us to pause. When we recognize that the work behind the work—the showing up, the consistency, the vulnerability—deserves celebration too. You don't need panels of judges or viral success to determine your worth. The honest admission that you're doing your best is enough reason to celebrate. Whether it's taking yourself out for sushi, writing your own acceptance speech (thanking coffee and "Beyoncé's internet"), or simply pausing to acknowledge how far you've come—these moments of self-recognition aren't self-indulgent; they're self-preserving. Take this as your accountability partner's nudge: stop waiting for permission to slow down. Celebrate your journey not because you've finally done enough, but because you are already enough. Share this message with someone who deserves to celebrate themselves too, and stay tuned for a new season of Time for Tea with Makita coming soon, plus No One Acts dropping this fall with stories that shift your soul. Send a text Support the show #selfdevelopment #Wellness #thym4teawithmikita #manifest #purposefulliving #liveunapplogectically #freedom #podcast #womeninpodcast #podcastlife #empoweringwomen

    8 min
  4. 07/22/2025

    The Real Tea on Finding Your Roots

    In this deeply personal season finale, Mikita reflects on the unscripted, raw journey of this season of Thym 4 Tea with Mikita. From navigating grief and rest to reclaiming identity and power, this episode is a love letter to listeners who’ve shown up through the messy middle. Mikita shares a powerful poem, announces an exciting new podcast, No One Asked, launching in Fall 2025, and teases a summer mini-series and a bold new season of Thym 4 Tea in Spring 2026. Key Moments:Poem: “There’s a fire inside you… You remembered your roots.”Reflections on the season’s unpolished, authentic conversations about grief, rest, and letting go.Discussion on balancing masculine and feminine energies in self-care and growth.Encouragement to embrace the “messy middle” and recognize personal growth in small, quiet moments.Announcement: New podcast No One Asked will dive into overlooked stories and erased histories, launching Fall 2025.Teaser: A summer mini-series and a reinvented Time for Tea season in Spring 2026, focusing on bold reinvention and guest-driven stories.Call to Action:Subscribe to Thym 4 Tea with Mikita on your favorite platform.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.Stay tuned for the summer mini-series and No One Asked in Fall 2025.Connect:Follow on social media: @mikitasmith_ Visit the website: beautifully-unbalanced.com Send a text Support the show #selfdevelopment #Wellness #thym4teawithmikita #manifest #purposefulliving #liveunapplogectically #freedom #podcast #womeninpodcast #podcastlife #empoweringwomen

    18 min
5
out of 5
13 Ratings

About

Beautifully Unbalanced is a podcast about becoming who you were meant to be. (formerly Thym 4 Tea with Mikita) Life is messy, magical, unpredictable—and full of seasons where we’re asked to grow in ways we never expected. Host Mikita invites you into honest conversations that explore wellness, identity, relationships, resilience, and the art of evolving without apology. Here, we talk about the chapters we rarely share: letting go, starting over, finding your voice, healing old stories, and learning to create space for the person you’re growing into. It’s real. It’s relatable. It’s you. If you’re ready for transformation—with a little laughter, connection, and permission to show up imperfectly—pull up a seat. This is where your becoming begins.   Personal Growth Wellness Self-Discovery Motivation Storytelling Becoming www.beautifully-unbalanced.com