Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain

Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain
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Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain is a faith-based podcast sharing real stories of women who have been through tough seasons; addiction, heartbreak, loss and found healing in Jesus. It’s honest, raw and full of hope. If you have ever felt stuck in your valley, this is your reminder that God still writes beautiful stories. Want to be a guest on Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain? Send Heneka Watkis-Porter a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theentrepreneurialyou

  1. 4d ago

    Season 2 Episode 6 : Overcoming Doubt, Embracing Your Purpose

    Overcoming Doubt, Embracing Your Purpose with Odette McKerny-Roberts Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain — Stories of Resilience, Redemption and Rising Strong Episode Description What happens when doubt becomes louder than your dreams? And how do you learn to move forward when you are still questioning whether you are capable, worthy or ready? In this powerful episode of Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain, host Shirley Brenda Musubika sits down with marketer, brand manager, aspiring author, wife, mother and inspirational voice Odette McKerny-Roberts, also known as “Odette the Optimist,” for an honest conversation about faith, mindset, self-doubt, failure, purpose and legacy. Based in Jamaica and holding a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Odette has dedicated herself not only to her professional journey but also to empowering young people, young professionals, women, single mothers and vulnerable communities. Her story is a reminder that purpose does not always emerge from a place of certainty. Sometimes, it grows through seasons of questioning. Sometimes, we discover our strength while navigating failure, disappointment and self-doubt. And sometimes, the greatest transformation begins when we stop allowing fear to define what we believe is possible. Odette opens up about the experiences that shaped her, the challenges she has had to overcome and the lessons that have influenced the message she now shares with others. Through themes of faith, mindset, self-doubt, failure and legacy, she invites us to look honestly at the things that hold us back—and to consider what might happen when we begin to trust God, trust the process and embrace the purpose placed within us. Her message is especially meaningful for anyone who has ever struggled with uncertainty or wondered whether their setbacks disqualify them from pursuing something greater. They don't. Failure can teach. Doubt can be challenged. Faith can become an anchor. And purpose can still be pursued even when the path ahead is not completely clear. If you are wrestling with self-doubt, navigating a difficult season or trying to understand what your life is meant to contribute, this conversation is for you. Your doubts do not have to determine your destination. You can rise. You can grow. And you can embrace your purpose. Connect with Grace to Grow If this episode inspired you, please: Subscribe to Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain. Leave a review to help more people discover these stories of resilience, redemption and rising strong. Share this episode with someone who may need hope, encouragement or a reminder that their current season is not the end of their story. Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to stay connected and hear more powerful stories of resilience, redemption and rising strong. To learn more about Odette's work, her podcast and the initiatives she supports, connect with her through her platforms and community work. Learn more about us at gracetogrowglobal.com; henekawatkisporter.com Production Credits Podcast: Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain Host: Shirley Brenda Musubika Executive Producer: Heneka Watkis-Porter Produced by: Grace to Grow Mentorship and Training Limited

    Season 2 Episode 6 : Overcoming Doubt, Embracing Your Purpose

  2. Oct 20

    Season 2 Episode 5 : Rising Strong, Opening Doors, Inspiring Others

    Rising Strong, Opening Doors, Inspiring Others with Althea Laing Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain — Stories of Resilience, Redemption and Rising Strong Episode Description What does it mean to succeed—and then use that success to open doors for others? In this inspiring episode of Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain, host Shirley Brenda Musubika sits down with trailblazer, educator, image and personal development consultant, mentor and advocate Althea Laing for a powerful conversation about confidence, purpose, education, resilience and legacy. Althea made history as the first Jamaican model to grace the cover of Essence Magazine—not once, but twice—breaking barriers and helping create space for Jamaican and Caribbean women on the international stage. But behind the covers, recognition and accomplishments is a much deeper story. Althea reflects on the young woman she once was, the experiences that shaped her confidence and ambition, and what she learned from navigating the modelling industry. She shares how her journey eventually led her into education, mentoring and personal development, where she discovered new ways to empower and inspire others. Her story is also one of purpose. Over the years, Althea has used her voice to advocate for women experiencing vulnerability and abuse, while continuing to invest in young people and encourage others to recognize their own value and potential. In this conversation, she opens up about what confidence really means, whether confidence is something we are born with or develop, the importance of education and the responsibility that comes with opening doors for those who follow. Althea's journey reminds us that success is not only about the doors we walk through. Sometimes, our greatest achievement is making sure someone else can walk through them too. If you have ever wondered what your life is meant to contribute, struggled to believe in yourself, or dreamed of doing something that has never been done before, this conversation is for you. Your journey can become someone else's pathway. Your experience can become someone else's encouragement. And your success can become a door for someone else. Connect with Grace to Grow If this episode inspired you, please: Subscribe to Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain. Leave a review to help more people discover these stories of resilience, redemption and rising strong. Share this episode with someone who may need hope, encouragement or a reminder that their current season is not the end of their story. Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to stay connected and hear more powerful stories of resilience, redemption and rising strong. To learn more about Althea's work, explore The Secrets of Being and the Desire to Inspire Foundation, including her initiatives supporting clean water. Learn more about us at gracetogrowglobal.com; henekawatkisporter.com Production Credits Podcast: Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain Host: Shirley Brenda Musubika Executive Producer: Heneka Watkis-Porter Produced by: Grace to Grow Mentorship and Training Limited

    Season 2 Episode 5 : Rising Strong, Opening Doors, Inspiring Others

  3. Oct 13

    Season 2 Episode 4 : From Brokenness to Becoming

    From Brokenness to Becoming with Teri M. Brown Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain — Stories of Resilience, Redemption and Rising Strong Episode Description What happens when you spend years simply surviving—and one day realize you still have dreams worth pursuing? In this powerful episode of Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain, host Shirley Brenda Musubika sits down with award-winning author, TEDx speaker, motivational speaker and podcast host Teri M. Brown for an honest conversation about emotional abuse, healing, self-worth, courage and beginning again. Teri shares her deeply personal journey through a 14-year emotionally abusive marriage and the slow erosion of her confidence and belief in herself. After finally leaving the relationship, she faced a new challenge: figuring out who she was without the voice that had convinced her she wasn't enough. Her journey back to herself took courage—and eventually led her to do something she had never imagined she could do: ride a bicycle 3,102 miles across the United States. That journey became more than an adventure. It became proof that she was capable of difficult things. And when she finally asked herself what she truly wanted, the answer was the dream she had carried since childhood: She wanted to become an author. Just 14 months later, her first novel was published and went on to win multiple awards. This episode is a reminder that healing is not always immediate, courage does not always arrive fully formed,  it is never too late to rediscover the person—and the dreams—that life may have buried. If you are currently in a difficult season, questioning yourself, recovering from rejection, or wondering whether your dreams are still possible, this conversation is for you. Your valley may be part of your journey—but it does not have to be your final destination. Connect with Grace to Grow If this episode inspired you, please: Subscribe to Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain. Leave a review to help more people discover these stories of resilience, redemption and rising strong. Share this episode with someone who may need hope, encouragement or a reminder that their current season is not the end of their story. Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to stay connected and hear more powerful stories of resilience, redemption and rising strong. Learn more about us at gracetogrowglobal.com; henekawatkisporter.com Production Credits Podcast: Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain Host: Shirley Brenda Musubika Executive Producer: Heneka Watkis-Porter Produced by: Grace to Grow Mentorship and Training Limited

    Season 2 Episode 4 : From Brokenness to Becoming

  4. Oct 6

    Season 2 Episode 3 : The Journey to Unlocking Your True Value

    The Journey to Unlocking Your True Value with Lloylette Stewart-Russell Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain — Stories of Resilience, Redemption and Rising Strong Episode Description What happens when the words spoken over you become the words you begin to believe about yourself? In this powerful episode of Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain, host Shirley Brenda Musubika sits down with Christian Life Coach, speaker, author and advocate for women and girls, Lloylette Stewart-Russell, for an honest conversation about self-worth, healing, faith, identity and becoming your own rescue. Lloyette shares her deeply personal journey of growing up hearing words that affected how she saw herself and how those experiences eventually became part of the way she spoke to herself. At 19, she left home, but leaving physically did not mean leaving the pain behind. At 22, she became a mother and found herself asking a deeply personal question: “How am I going to raise a child when I don't even know how to love myself?” That question became part of a much deeper journey of transformation. Lloyette began learning that healing required more than changing her circumstances. She had to rebuild her relationship with herself, confront the inner voice that had developed over the years, and begin taking responsibility for her own healing. She describes this process as becoming her own rescue. Her journey also challenged her to understand that the dreams she carried required her to become ready to carry them. When she once believed she was ready to write a book, she was told that there was still work to be done within herself. Instead of giving up on the dream, she began doing the work. Through faith, reflection, healing and personal growth, Lloylette began to rediscover her identity and understand her worth beyond the words that had been spoken about her. Today, she uses her story and experience to help women and young girls struggling with low self-esteem through her work as a Christian Life Coach, speaker, author and advocate. In this episode, Shirley and Lloyette explore what it means to stop surviving and start thriving, how faith can shape the healing journey, why low self-esteem is not always obvious, and what it means to actively participate in your own transformation. If you have ever questioned your worth, struggled with the voice inside your head, waited for someone else to change your circumstances, or wondered whether you could become the person you were created to be, this conversation is for you. Your past may have shaped you—but it does not have to define who you become. Connect with Grace to Grow If this episode inspired you, please: Subscribe to Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain. Leave a review to help more people discover these stories of resilience, redemption and rising strong. Share this episode with someone who may need hope, encouragement or a reminder that their current season is not the end of their story. Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to stay connected and hear more powerful stories of resilience, redemption and rising strong. Learn more about us at gracetogrowglobal.com; henekawatkisporter.com Production Credits Podcast: Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain Season: Season 2 Host: Shirley Brenda Musubika Executive Producer: Heneka Watkis-Porter Produced by: Grace to Grow Mentorship and Training Limited

    Season 2 Episode 3 : The Journey to Unlocking Your True Value

  5. Jun 2

    Season 2 Episode 2 :Hope, Healing & Purpose with Ingrid Hanson Popp

    From Hope, Healing & Purpose with Ingrid Hanson-Popp Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain — Stories of Resilience, Redemption and Rising Strong Episode Description What does it mean to lovingly let go of the people who raised us—and discover that even in the deepest valley of grief, we are never truly alone? In this powerful episode of Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain, host Shirley Brenda Musubika sits down with Ingrid Hanson-Popp, a creative powerhouse, master pianist and author of Becoming an Orphan, for a heartfelt conversation about grief, caregiving, faith, creativity, purpose and finding hope in seasons of loss. Ingrid brings a unique perspective to the experience of losing a parent. As a classically trained pianist, author and creative professional, she explores the connection between music, silence and the spaces in between—the "rests" that can sometimes shape us just as profoundly as the notes. She shares her personal journey through the loss of her father and the final years of caring for her mother, offering an honest look at what it means to enter what she describes as a "new world" after losing a parent. Through her books, music and work with Dropped Pencil, Ingrid encourages people to find the beauty, creativity and hope that can exist even in difficult seasons. Her message is particularly meaningful for caregivers and anyone navigating grief: healing does not mean pretending that loss does not hurt. It means learning to care for yourself, receive God's grace and discover how your story can continue even when life looks completely different. Ingrid reminds us that grief may change the melody, but it does not mean the song is over. If you are grieving, caring for someone you love, feeling exhausted or wondering whether your purpose still exists after a major loss, this conversation is for you. Your valley may feel like the end of one chapter—but with God, it can become the beginning of a new movement. Connect with Grace to Grow If this episode inspired you, please: Subscribe to Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain. Leave a review to help more people discover these stories of resilience, redemption and rising strong. Share this episode with someone who may need hope, encouragement or a reminder that their current season is not the end of their story. Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to stay connected and hear more powerful stories of resilience, redemption and rising strong. Production Credits Podcast: Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain Host: Shirley Brenda Musubika Executive Producer: Heneka Watkis-Porter Produced by: Grace to Grow Mentorship and Training Limited

    Season 2 Episode 2 :Hope, Healing & Purpose with Ingrid Hanson Popp

  6. Jun 2

    Season 2 Episode 1: God In the Dark & In the Spotlight with Hillary Moonberger Powers

    God in the Dark and in the Spotlight with Hillary Momberger PowersGrace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain — Stories of Resilience, Redemption and Rising StrongEpisode Description What happens when the woman everyone sees in the spotlight is quietly struggling in the dark? In this powerful episode of Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain, host Shirley Brenda Musubika sits down with Hillary Momberger Powers, a woman of faith, mentor, writer and public speaker whose life story is one of healing, recovery, resilience and redemption. For more than 40 years, Hillary has used her experiences to encourage women to heal from their wounds, rediscover their love for life and give back to others. But behind the accomplishments and public influence is a deeply personal story of childhood wounds, addiction, recovery and learning to understand her identity beyond what had happened to her. Hillary reflects on her years as a child actress and what was happening internally behind the scenes. She opens up about growing up under the control of a narcissistic mother, the impact that experience had on her understanding of love and identity, and the ways she sought relief through alcohol. Her journey eventually led to sobriety in 1983 and into a life dedicated to helping wounded women. Through her work, including studying under John Bradshaw and working in early sober living programs for women, Hillary gained a deeper understanding of trauma, addiction, self-worth and the process of healing. At the heart of her story is a powerful question: Where was God when everything was falling apart? Hillary shares how she came to recognize God's presence not only in her restoration, but also in the darkest chapters of her story. This episode explores what it means to move from surviving to truly living, how women can reclaim their power without becoming hardened, and why our past does not have to become our identity. If you have ever felt unseen, ashamed of your past, trapped by childhood wounds or afraid that your struggles have disqualified you from God's love, Hillary's story offers a message of hope: Connect with Grace to Grow If this episode inspired you, please: Subscribe to Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain. Leave a review to help more people discover these stories of resilience, redemption and rising strong. Share this episode with someone who may need hope, encouragement or a reminder that their current season is not the end of their story. Follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts to stay connected and hear more powerful stories of resilience, redemption and rising strong. Production Credits Podcast: Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain Host: Shirley Brenda Musubika Executive Producer: Heneka Watkis-Porter Produced by: Grace to Grow Mentorship and Training Limited

    Season 2 Episode 1: God In the Dark & In the Spotlight with Hillary Moonberger Powers

  7. Jan 9

    Episode 13: Reflections and Renewed Hope (Season Finale)

    As we close Season One of Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain, this special finale episode invites you to reflect on the powerful stories, lessons and moments that shaped the journey. Instead of a traditional interview, we revisit voices from across the season testimonies of resilience, surrender, healing, faith and the quiet work God does in the waiting. From overcoming insecurity and failure, to discovering the transforming power of grace, learning to trust God’s timing and stepping into healing and obedience, each reflection reminds us that growth often happens in the valley and that waiting is never wasted. This episode encourages you to look back and recognize how God has been present in your own journey, even in the hard seasons. If you’ve walked through uncertainty, loss or transition, this conversation offers renewed hope and reassurance that your story is still unfolding. Thank you for being part of this season. Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain will return with more stories of grace, healing, and transformation. This podcast is proudly sponsored by the Jamaica Stock Exchange and executively produced by Heneka Watkis-Porter. If you would like to be a guest on Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain, please contact Heneka Watkis-Porter on PodMatch here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theentrepreneurialyou⁠

  8. 12/30/2025

    Episode 12: When God Says ‘Wait’ with Jennifer Chase

    In this episode of Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain, we explore what it truly means to trust God in seasons of waiting. Our guest, Jennifer Chase, shares her powerful journey of growing up in a family affected by addiction, carrying those wounds into adulthood and discovering grace when life didn’t change as quickly as she hoped. Today, she helps families find peace and trust God’s timing. If you would like to be a guest on Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain, please contact Heneka Watkis-Porter on PodMatch here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theentrepreneurialyou⁠

    Episode 12: When God Says ‘Wait’ with Jennifer Chase
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Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain is a faith-based podcast sharing real stories of women who have been through tough seasons; addiction, heartbreak, loss and found healing in Jesus. It’s honest, raw and full of hope. If you have ever felt stuck in your valley, this is your reminder that God still writes beautiful stories. Want to be a guest on Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain? Send Heneka Watkis-Porter a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theentrepreneurialyou

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    Grace to Grow: From Valley to Mountain
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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