Send us Fan Mail “Life does not always unfold according to our plans, but that does not mean we are headed in the wrong direction.” In this week’s conversation, I sat down with Dr. Sherita Gaskins-Tillett to talk about expectations, reinvention, and the unexpected turns that often shape our lives. Dr. Sherita shares her journey of building a successful medical career and becoming a wife and mother later than expected, only to realize that success alone was not enough to create a fulfilling life. Together, we explore the gap between expectations and reality, the courage to let go of identities that no longer fit, and the power of asking yourself what you truly want. This episode is a reminder that nothing is wasted, every season has purpose, and sometimes the path you never planned leads exactly where you need to be. Song of the week: It's Working (This Is My Season) by William Murphy Topics Covered: 00:00:00 – Episode snippet 00:01:21 – Introducing our guest, Dr. Sherita Gaskins Tillette 00:03:18 – When life unfolds differently than planned 00:07:31 – The sacrifices behind a successful career 00:12:23 – Choosing wellness over achievement 00:18:02 – Challenging your own assumptions 00:20:46 – You can have it all, but... 00:22:12 – Asking yourself the hard questions 00:26:15 – Nothing is wasted 00:30:55 – A Weekend for Me: reconnect, redefine, reclaim 00:32:40 – The five reasons women stay stuck 00:36:37 – Ask 00:38:05 – Connect with Dr. Sherita Gaskins-Tillett *Special offer 🎉: Enter code NXTCHAPT for $250 off your A Weekend for Me retreat registration Key Takeaways: “I was trying to be everything to everybody. I honestly got to the point where I felt like I was failing at everything.” “Sometimes when we are stuck, it's because we have made ourselves stuck.” “You can have it all, but you have to decide what your ‘all’ looks like.” *Want to join our membership community, the R&R Collective™? Apply today and get on the waitlist for when the doors reopen. bit.ly/yncapply ☕ Support the podcast here: Buy Me a Coffee Episode Sponsors: This episode is sponsored by Your Next Chapter LLC. Need a speaker? Book Dr. Nicole, TEDx and keynote speaker, to speak on life transitions, healing, and growth. Email hello@yournextchapter.co with “Speaker Request” to get started.About Our Guest: Dr. Sherita Gaskins-Tillett is a board-certified OB/GYN, personal development coach, speaker, and founder of Boss Lady Dream Builders. Through coaching, speaking, and her signature retreat, A Weekend For Me, she helps high-achieving women reconnect with themselves, redefine success, and step confidently into their next chapter. Connect with Dr. Sherita: Web: https://bossladydreambuilders.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/drsheritadgtob/ About Your Host Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE! Connect with Dr. Nicole: Web: https://yournextchapter.co/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/yournextchapter_co FB:https://www.facebook.com/yournextchapter.co Join our email community: https://yournextchapter.myflodesk.com/community Your nEXt Chapter podcast explores the challenges and triumphs women face as they reclaim joy, reimagine the future, and redefine their identity after divorce and other unexpected life transitions. Join Dr. Nicole as she shares insights from her journey as a high-achieving professional woman navigating divorce while walking in her Christian faith. Support the show
