Permission to Shine: Empowering Women to Overcome Obstacles and Lead with Authenticity

Sherisse Bisram
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Inner Power Activation Leader (for women) Sherisse Bisram shares her knowledge and experiences of overcoming childhood trauma, limiting beliefs and societal expectations. And how she rebuilt herself on a foundation of self worth, self acceptance and self love shaping her into the empowered woman she is today. Each week Sherisse will either be sharing tips and tools of her own and or joined by special guest sharing their wisdom. You are brave, powerful, worthy, enough. “Hear my call and give yourself the permission to shine!!” - Sherisse x

  1. 4d ago

    Episode 151: "If I Don't Do It, No One Else Will" The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong One

    Episode 151: "If I Don't Do It, No One Else Will" The Hidden Cost of Being the Strong One Have you ever caught yourself thinking... "If I don't do it, no one else will." At first, it sounds like responsibility. Like leadership. Like being dependable. But what if it's actually one of the biggest stories keeping you stuck? In this solo episode, Sherisse explores one of the most common patterns she sees in high achieving women. The need to hold everything together, stay in control, anticipate everyone else's needs, and carry responsibilities that were never yours to begin with. Although these behaviours are often praised, they usually come at a cost. Burnout. Resentment. Disconnection. Feeling unsupported. And quietly believing that asking for help isn't really an option. Sherisse explores how these patterns are often rooted in childhood, where being responsible, capable, or emotionally aware became a way of creating safety. The problem is that what once protected you may now be preventing you from receiving the support, love, and ease you've been longing for. In this episode, we explore: ​Why so many high achieving women struggle to let go of control​The hidden link between people pleasing, micromanaging, and feeling responsible for everyone else​How over-functioning keeps other people from stepping forward​Why doing everything yourself doesn't create safety, it creates exhaustion​The difference between healthy responsibility and survival mode​How to begin creating space for support instead of carrying everything alone This episode is an invitation to notice where you've been equating your worth with how much you can carry. Because perhaps the strongest woman in the room isn't the one holding everything together. Perhaps she's the one who finally trusts that she doesn't have to. If this conversation resonates, I'd love to invite you to join my free Telegram community, where I share reflections, tools, and practices to help you release old patterns, reconnect with yourself, and step into a life that feels lighter, more aligned, and deeply empowering. Join my free telegram space here: https://t.me/+HWzed76oBpczNjA8

  2. Jul 12

    Episode 150:Why High Achieving Women Struggle to Find Love (And How to Build a Healthy Relationship)

    Episode 150: Why High Achieving Women Struggle to Find Love (And How to Build a Healthy Relationship)

Why does finding love often feel harder than building a successful career? In this insightful episode, Sherisse is joined by dating expert Rachel Mailer to explore why so many high achieving women struggle to create the healthy, fulfilling relationships they truly desire. Together, they unpack the hidden patterns that can keep women stuck in unhealthy dating cycles, from over-functioning and needing to stay in control to struggling to receive support and allow a relationship to unfold naturally. Rachel shares her own journey to finding love after transforming the way she approached dating through self-awareness, attachment theory, and intentional relationship practices. The conversation is filled with practical wisdom for women who are ready to stop chasing the wrong relationships and start creating space for the right one. In this episode, we explore: • Why high achieving women often find relationships more challenging than their careers
• The balance between feminine energy, healthy boundaries, and self-respect
• How attachment patterns influence the partners we choose
• The importance of identifying your relationship non-negotiables before you start dating
• Why asking the right questions early creates stronger, healthier connections
• How to stop over-functioning and create space for genuine partnership Rachel also shares practical tools to help women better understand their dating patterns, strengthen their self-awareness, and approach relationships with greater confidence and clarity. If you've ever wondered why love feels harder than success, or you're ready to build a relationship where you don't have to carry everything alone, this episode will leave you with practical insights and a fresh perspective on what healthy love really looks like. Rachel is a Dating, Confidence and Connection Expert who helps successful women date with confidence, reconnect with their feminine energy and build meaningful, lasting relationships without lowering their standards or losing themselves. https://www.instagram.com/rachelmailercoaching?igsh=MXRodHhpNXUza2x1ZQ==

  3. Jul 5

    Episode 149: Why Peace Feels Uncomfortable for High Achieving Women (And How to Finally Trust It)

    Episode 149: Why Peace Feels Uncomfortable for High Achieving Women (And How to Finally Trust It) Have you ever noticed that just as life starts to feel calm... you suddenly find yourself overthinking, overworking, worrying, or creating another problem to solve? What if nothing is actually wrong? What if peace simply feels unfamiliar? In this solo episode, Sherisse explores one of the most common patterns she sees in high achieving women. After years of living in survival mode, carrying responsibility, and holding everything together for everyone else, many women discover that when life finally slows down, they don't know how to trust it. Instead of resting, they brace. Instead of receiving, they prepare for something to go wrong. Not because they're broken, but because their nervous system has learned that chaos feels familiar and peace feels uncertain. In this episode, we explore: ​Why high achieving women often feel uncomfortable when life becomes calm​How childhood experiences can shape your relationship with peace and safety​The hidden ways we recreate stress, even when we say we want more ease​Why healing isn't just about letting go of pain, but learning to receive peace​How to recognise when you're operating from old survival patterns instead of your authentic self​Practical reflections to help you begin trusting calm rather than fearing it Sherisse also shares insights from the women she has worked with through She Rises and her coaching, revealing why so many successful women unknowingly wear responsibility as armour and why learning to soften is one of the bravest things we can do. If you've ever felt guilty for slowing down, found yourself waiting for the next thing to go wrong, or struggled to enjoy the life you've worked so hard to create, this episode will help you understand why. Because healing isn't just learning how to survive life's storms. It's learning how to feel safe when the sun finally comes out. Join my FREE Telegram space Solar Powered here: https://t.me/+HWzed76oBpczNjA8

  4. Jun 28

    Episode 148: Dressing as Your Authentic Self The Link Between Confidence and Personal Style

    Dressing as Your Authentic Self The Link Between Confidence and Personal Style What if getting dressed was about so much more than fashion? In this inspiring episode, Sherisse is joined by holistic style coach Christina to explore the powerful connection between personal style, confidence, identity, and self expression. Christina shares her journey of embracing her individuality from a young age, including the story of wearing a red corduroy dress to school when her family couldn't afford the correct uniform. What could have been a source of shame became the beginning of a lifelong understanding that true confidence comes from owning who you are rather than fitting in. Together, Sherisse and Christina explore how many women lose themselves beneath the expectations of motherhood, careers, relationships, and success, forgetting that the way we present ourselves is often a reflection of how connected we feel to ourselves within. This conversation isn't about following trends or buying a whole new wardrobe. It's about using style as a tool for self expression, self trust, and coming home to the woman you truly are. In this episode, we explore: ​Why personal style is deeply connected to confidence and self worth​How clothing can become a reflection of your authentic identity​Why so many women stop expressing themselves as they get older​Simple ways to reconnect with yourself through intentional style choices​The difference between dressing to fit in and dressing to feel aligned​How confidence grows when you give yourself permission to be seenChristina also shares practical tips for women wanting to rediscover their style, from making small intentional changes to embracing the colours, textures, and pieces that genuinely reflect who they are. If you've ever opened your wardrobe and felt like you've lost a part of yourself, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that confidence isn't something you put on. It's something you uncover. Sometimes the smallest act of choosing yourself, even through what you wear, can become the beginning of remembering who you've always been. About Christina Christina Avraam is a speaker, style coach and founder of be stylish be seen. She is on a mission to change the way women think about style, not as fashion, but as one of the most powerful tools for visibility, confidence and influence. Believing that true transformation happens from within Christina, helps women reconnect with who they are and align their external image with their ambition. Through her speaking, coaching and masterclasses, Christina explores the powerful link between style, confidence, first impressions and presence. Showing women how to communicate their value before they say a single word. Her mission is simple: to help women stop hiding in plain sight, become an unstoppable force and be seen, heard and remembered. Find Christian here https://www.instagram.com/queen.c111?igsh=d2ZyNjNpdHdiMG85 https://queen-c.co.uk/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAStwKJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAafxyrNpStDRp_1EB2-HyELDizcUycLwUKB2Idovl8UU1z6taj4lWjd-IHpamg_aem__WTggc2Sy94AZen_egvsZQ

  5. Jun 21

    Episode 147: Grief + Healing: What 18 Years Without My Dad Taught Me About Life, Love + Living fully

    Episode 147: Grief + Healing: What 18 Years Without My Dad Taught Me About Life, Love + Living fully This week's episode is one of the most personal I've ever recorded. With Father's Day here and 18 years since my dad passed away, I found myself reflecting on something profound: I've now lived more of my life without him than with him. In this raw and honest conversation, I share my journey with grief, healing, forgiveness, and the lessons that have shaped me into the woman I am today. We often talk about "moving on" from loss, but I don't believe that's how grief works. Grief doesn't disappear. We learn to live with it. We grow around it. And in doing so, it becomes part of the fabric of who we are. I speak openly about my father's addiction, the forgiveness that took years to find, and the unexpected gift of having a stepdad who brought safety, stability, and unconditional support into my life when I needed it most. Looking back, I can see how that external safety created the foundation that allowed me to do the deeper healing work within myself. I also reflect on losing 11 family members at a young age, including my dad at 45, my nan at 56, and my cousin at just 21. Those experiences taught me something I carry with me every day: Tomorrow is never guaranteed. It's why I choose to go all in. It's why I say what I mean. It's why I shine brightly. It's why I refuse to wait for the "right time." In this episode, we explore: ​ Why grief never truly leaves us and what it means to grow around loss​ Forgiveness, acceptance, and healing complicated family relationships​ The profound impact of safety and support on our healing journey​ How loss can deepen our appreciation for life rather than diminish it​ The lessons grief teaches us about courage, love, and presence​ Why healing creates an internal foundation that can withstand life's inevitable storms I also share reflections on the Summer Solstice, the next six months of growth and possibility, and why the upcoming Capricorn Full Moon invites us to ask ourselves a powerful question: Do I truly believe I am worthy of receiving what I desire? This episode is a reminder that life is not meant to be perfect. It is meant to be lived. The joy, the heartbreak, the beauty, the messiness, the love, the loss, all of it belongs. And perhaps the greatest gift healing gives us is not a life free from pain, but the ability to find our way home to ourselves no matter what life brings. If this episode resonates with you, I would genuinely love to hear from you. Send me a message and let me know what landed.

  6. Jun 14

    Episode 146: From Playing Small to Taking Bold Action How Women Build Unshakeable Confidence

    Episode 146: From Playing Small to Taking Bold Action How Women Build Unshakeable Confidence What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next level isn't strategy, experience, or qualifications? What if it's confidence? In this inspiring conversation, Sherisse is joined by business mentor and strategist Rebecca Lotto to explore the transformative power of self-belief, courage, and taking bold action even before you feel ready. Rebecca shares her remarkable journey of stepping far beyond her comfort zone, from learning multiple languages while living abroad in France and Spain to creating opportunities in male-dominated industries and ultimately building a successful business helping women unlock their confidence and potential. Together, Sherisse and Rebecca discuss why confidence isn't something you're born with. It's something you build through action, trust, and a willingness to keep showing up for yourself. In this episode, we explore: ​Why confidence is the foundation of personal and professional success• How fear of failure and judgment keeps women playing small• The power of taking intentional risks and backing yourself• Why waiting to feel ready often delays the life you truly want• How mentorship and support accelerate growth and transformation• Practical ways to build self-belief and create momentum in your life and businessRebecca also shares insights from her work mentoring female entrepreneurs and professionals, helping them develop the confidence needed to grow their businesses, increase their visibility, and create opportunities that align with their goals. This episode is for the woman who knows she is capable of more but is tired of letting self-doubt make her decisions. Because confidence doesn't come from having all the answers. It comes from trusting yourself enough to take the next step before you can see the whole path FREE main character energy activations https://sherissebisram.com/main-character-energy-activations1-1 Drop me a DM here: https://www.instagram.com/sherisse_bisram?igsh=MWdlODl4d2Z1eG50bg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Becky Loto, is an International Speaker, Certified Business Strategist, Mentor, and entrepreneur with 30+ years of international business experience. Becky has founded five businesses across Mexico and the UK (including two six-figure ventures), in varied sectors including property, hospitality and tourism. With her tough love, practical strategies, and high-energy and fun approach, Becky supports ambitious women, entrepreneurs and senior executives, to be boldly brilliant, losing the self-doubt so the results are less stress, more money, more impact and a business and life they love. Becky loves connecting with interesting people, having adventures, is a property investor, a lover of surfing, being at the beach and all things Latino Website: https://www.tidesbusiness.com/ Personal Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/becky.loto Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyloto_mentor/ Personal Linked In: http://linkedin.com/in/rebecca-loto-4a381883

  7. Jun 7

    Episode 145: The Cost of Staying the Same Growth, Fear and the Courage to Move Forward

    What if the discomfort you're feeling isn't a sign that something is wrong? What if it's a sign that you're growing? In this solo episode, Sherisse explores the often-overlooked reality of personal growth and expansion. While so many of us say we want more confidence, more success, more freedom, and more fulfilment, the truth is that expansion requires us to move beyond what feels familiar. And that's where most people get stuck. Inspired by the energy of the Sagittarius Full Moon, this episode explores why growth can feel uncomfortable, why we often cling to old patterns even when we've outgrown them, and how to recognise when fear is disguising itself as safety. Using powerful analogies from Moana's famous song How Far I'll Go and the simple experience of breaking in a new pair of trainers, Sherisse unpacks the choice we all face: The discomfort of staying the same or the discomfort of becoming. In this episode, we explore: ​ Why expansion often feels scary before it feels exciting​ How familiar patterns can keep you trapped in cycles that no longer serve you​ The hidden cost of staying on the shoreline instead of stepping into the unknown​ Why growth requires a new version of you, not just new goals​ How to distinguish between genuine alignment and fear-based avoidance​ The courage required to move beyond what you've always knownThis episode is for the woman who knows there is more available to her but finds herself hesitating at the edge of her next chapter. Because the truth is, you'll never discover what's beyond the reef if you spend your whole life admiring the shoreline. Sometimes growth isn't about feeling ready. It's about trusting yourself enough to take the next step anyway.

  8. May 24

    Episode 144: How to Heal Toxic Relationship Patterns and Stop Seeking External Validation

    Episode 144: How to Heal Toxic Relationship Patterns and Stop Seeking External Validation In this powerful episode, Sherisse is joined by somatic practitioner Jeni for an honest conversation about toxic relationships, emotional healing, and what it truly takes for women to reclaim themselves after years of losing their identity in unhealthy dynamics. Jeni shares her deeply personal story of spending 15 years trapped in toxic relationship patterns before reaching a breaking point that ultimately led her toward healing, self awareness, and the work she now does supporting other women. Together, they explore why so many women stay stuck in cycles of emotional pain, people pleasing, overgiving, and seeking validation externally, while unknowingly abandoning themselves in the process. This conversation goes beyond surface-level advice and looks at the deeper emotional patterns underneath toxic relationships, including the importance of rebuilding self worth from within rather than waiting for someone else to finally choose, validate, or apologise to you. In this episode, we explore: ​Why women often repeat toxic relationship patterns​The emotional impact of seeking validation outside yourself​How somatic healing helps women rebuild safety and self trust​Why closure and apologies are not required for healing​The importance of understanding what you no longer want​How to reclaim your identity, confidence, and worth after emotional painJeni also shares insights into her “Release, Reclaim, and Rise” program, designed to help women heal from toxic relationship dynamics and reconnect with themselves on a deeper level. This episode is for the woman who knows she deserves more but is learning that the real transformation begins when she finally chooses herself. Sherisse’s Free Meditations https://sherissebisram.com/freemeditations https://sherissebisram.com/main-character-energy-activations1-1 Jeni is a Coach and Somatic Practitioner supporting ambitious women who are successful in every area of life… except love. Women who keep finding themselves in the same toxic relationship patterns, no matter how hard they try to choose differently. Her approach blends coaching and trauma-informed somatic tools to understand why those patterns keep repeating and heal them at the root, so you can go from doubting your own judgement and accepting treatment you don't deserve, to becoming a confident, grounded, and secure woman who finally knows your worth and never settles below it. Follow Jeni at the links below. IG: @coachingwjeni FB: Coaching with Jeni Website: www.coachingwjeni.com

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Inner Power Activation Leader (for women) Sherisse Bisram shares her knowledge and experiences of overcoming childhood trauma, limiting beliefs and societal expectations. And how she rebuilt herself on a foundation of self worth, self acceptance and self love shaping her into the empowered woman she is today. Each week Sherisse will either be sharing tips and tools of her own and or joined by special guest sharing their wisdom. You are brave, powerful, worthy, enough. “Hear my call and give yourself the permission to shine!!” - Sherisse x

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