Thrive With Her

Enuma

Self-care is a luxury. Saying no is selfish. Other people must approve of you. These are the beliefs that keep women of color trapped living life “the way they’re supposed to”. How do the women who put themselves first do it? What’s their life like? This show is about how to thrive by filling your cup and taking control of your life. You’ll tune into friendly conversations with inspiring women of color sharing how they’re transitioning from doing what they’re “supposed to do” to living their calling. Hosted by Enuma Igweatu, a Nigerian-American, Harvard-educated certified professional coach.

Episodes

  1. 03/22/2024

    Breaking Down to Breakthrough

    If anyone ever told you growth is a glorious process, they lied. Join me and my guest, Faith Morrison, as we discuss our very real experiences navigating life’s messiest chapters. From the necessity of crumbling and burning to rise anew to the power of therapy and separation, we are sharing unexpected insights, personal sacrifices, and the emotional toll involved in pursuing a path less traveled, whether by choice or by force.  Takeaways Surrender. Let go. It can be painful, yet absolutely necessary for moving forward. Divine guidance awaits you - invite it in and then listen better before it gets louder. “Nothing is wasted, every season serves a purpose” - no matter how seemingly negative, even those seasons filled with regret or perceived as failures contribute to your personal growth and the journey to build a life. Your journey is not meant to be walked alone. Having a strong, supportive community is CRUCIAL. What We Discussed (3:52) Loving to win (5:34) Seeing success as holistic (6:49) Gotta crumble to grow (9:55) Enuma’s fiery dream (12:24) The biggest evidence of change (14:43) High performance won’t keep you safe (18:35) Legacy > Fame (22:19) When your conviction is questioned (26:28) A divine nudge and accountability (30:23) Assess the company you keep (33:33) Gems from an unexpected breakdown (40:32) The magic behind being misunderstood (43:27) No ragrets, just growth Connect with Faith Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithhmorrisonn/ The Full Collective: https://thefullcollective.com/

  2. 02/09/2024

    Healing and Moving On After Divorce

    As if divorce isn't hard enough - from the heartbreak of leaving someone you once saw as your "forever," to the absurdity of deciding custody over friends, and enduring unsolicited, holier-than-thou advice, the journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster. Join me and April Nowlin, a three-time divorcee turned Divorce Recovery & Relationship Coach, as we own up to our past toxic relationship patterns and dish out our unfiltered truth about healing after divorce. 7 hard truths from this episode: There’s no right way to get divorced. Not all therapists are the right fit for you.  The grief may never end, but it will shift. There is no timeframe for when you will heal from divorce.   Just because it doesn’t hurt anymore doesn’t mean you’re healed.  Your healing in "singlehood" will not necessarily transfer over to skills and presence needed when you get in a relationship.  Divorce is a death but it is not a death sentence. What We Discussed (00:00) Meet April (06:36) 3 divorces later… (10:25) I keep ending up in the same relationships (15:24) “Do not marry my son”  (18:00) Culture of divorce  (20:04) Are the answers in looking at our childhood? (23:18) Being shamed and silenced into staying married (30:55) Who do you ask for help if considering divorce (39:02) Recovering from divorce  (42:32) Triggers and your next relationship(s) (47:37) Relationships with family and friends after a divorce  (56:02) What April Nowlin is doing now Links Connect with April Nowlin: Website | Instagram  April’s Books:  Empowering Women to Succeed Volume 3: Women Rising Move The Finish Line

  3. 01/25/2024

    Filling Your Own Cup

    Join us for this live-audience edition of Thrive With Her, where we dive deep into the work of knowing ourselves, being honest about our needs, and keeping our own cups full as women of color. This ultra-honest episode is a gentle nudge, reminding us that fulfillment doesn't just come from climbing the career ladder or solely 'pouring into others.' Tune in to a conversation with Dr. Monica Laudermilk, as she spills the tea on what it's like to be a powerhouse Black female exec in the male-dominated realm of human performance. And don't miss the raw, unfiltered stories from April Nowlin, Beatriz Aguirre, and Stacy Best-Nervis as they dish out the deets on the juggle between nurturing others and carving out space for self-care as mamas. What We Discussed (00:00) We are live! (01:58) Reality check - caregiving ain’t glamorous (03:17) Balancing me, myself, and all my roles (06:39) Cutting out the noise and letting your work speak for itself  (11:23) Boundaries, boundaries, boundaries (17:08) Doing you and being true to yourself (21:30) Wisdom isn’t enough - practicing what you preach (26:26) Embracing the worst-case scenario (29:18) Finding routines that work for you (33:33) Getting support as a new caregiver (39:45) Real talk on our identities - you are not a label (42:27) Melting and evolving as a mama (45:30) Wrestling with labels, expectations, and unpredictability (49:08) It’s not your job to make others who they are (55:55) Learning and practicing the art of prioritizing me-time Four things to remember from this episode Stay true to yourself and be consistent with who you are. Be authentic while being aware of the audience.  Your career isn't the sole path to fulfillment. It's part of a larger strategy toward a truly rewarding life. Prioritize purpose, feeling heard, or any other feeling you want to experience. Take the time to understand who you are and what makes you unique so that those labels and roles aren’t what define you. As a caregiver, be flexible with your self-care practices, but never neglect them. Nurturing yourself is essential for nurturing others. Remember, put your mask on first. Links ⁠Nooree Home⁠ - Go to nooreehome.com and enjoy an additional 10% off using promo code THRIVIN If you’re in Phoenix, be sure to visit: ⁠CultureHUB Phoenix⁠ ⁠Brownstone Spa⁠

  4. 01/11/2024

    What’s Keeping You Broke, Misunderstood, and Stuck

    What do people think of you when they first see you? Is their impression fair? Should you care? I discuss this and more with Daja Benton, CEO of the Finance Therapy Group. She is a tax accountant, business strategist, and financial therapist. We explore how to be personable without being personal, how to reclaim your day after it’s been lost, and the worst possible clients you could have.  Throughout the conversation you’ll get answers about what’s keeping you broke, misunderstood, and stuck.  What We Discussed (00:00) Who you are vs. who people think you are (07:57) Looking younger than you are  (10:06) All the money you’re not making (10:50) Your age vs. your experience  (12:59) Irksome client behavior (16:50) Strong friend energy (21:03) Woman Evolve Conference  (24:39) Reciprocity that feels good (32:41) Pretending you’re not ok (37:24) Permission to restart your day (when it gets derailed) (40:09) Easiest way to explore your core beliefs   (44:44) Undoing self-manipulation (and what it is) (50:36) What Daja’s doing right now  3 things to remember from this episode: Not having somebody in your business is keeping you broke. Not having someone show you where you’re going wrong and what you’re doing right is blinding you and keeping you broke. You need someone to give you direction and expert opinion.  The most miserable client experience is accepting a client who doesn’t want to do the work. Have standards for how your clients need to show up. You’re only in control of things you decide to control. If your day gets derailed, if you didn’t accomplish any of your to-do list, give yourself permission to restart the day no matter what time it is.  Links Connect with Daja Benton: Instagram | Website

Ratings & Reviews

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About

Self-care is a luxury. Saying no is selfish. Other people must approve of you. These are the beliefs that keep women of color trapped living life “the way they’re supposed to”. How do the women who put themselves first do it? What’s their life like? This show is about how to thrive by filling your cup and taking control of your life. You’ll tune into friendly conversations with inspiring women of color sharing how they’re transitioning from doing what they’re “supposed to do” to living their calling. Hosted by Enuma Igweatu, a Nigerian-American, Harvard-educated certified professional coach.