• S2 Ep13: Bold Confidence Blueprint with Shayna Hardy
    May 27 2024
    Welcome to the Empowered AF podcast with your host, Jo Thomas. In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Shayna Hardy, boudoir photographer and expert in cultivating bold confidence. Shayna inspires women to embrace their authentic selves, take bold risks and assertive actions, and empowers women to be seen in her studio.

    In this captivating episode, we explore the essence of confidence and how it can fuel your reality and transform your business. Shayna shares her insights on the strategic shifts necessary for crafting a bold confidence blueprint, empowering you to amplify your strengths, own your worth, and manifest your wildest dreams. She guides us through the transformative power of embracing authenticity, stepping outside our comfort zones, and overcoming self-doubt along the way. Join us as we empower and inspire you to unlock your full potential, supercharge your success, and reach the pinnacle of your industry.

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    48 mins
  • S2 Ep12: Healing and Empowerment in Motherhood: Navigating Postpartum Rage
    May 23 2024
    In this episode, we explore the powerful journey of motherhood and focus on an often overlooked issue — postpartum/mother rage. Our aim is to provide valuable insights and strategies that can help mothers heal and find their inner strength amidst the challenges of motherhood.

    We start by acknowledging the challenges posed by postpartum/mother rage and offer practical guidance on managing and healing from the intense emotions that can arise during this transformative time. By embracing mindfulness, setting healthy boundaries, and prioritizing self-care, mothers can effectively navigate their emotions and discover their inner strength.

    Next, we delve into the significance of being present and cultivating self-awareness in the journey of motherhood. By deepening the connection with themselves and their children through mindfulness and intentional presence, mothers can embark on a path of personal growth and resilience.

    To further empower mothers, we explore ways to break free from societal norms, redefine narratives, and embrace empowerment and joy in their unique motherhood journey. By challenging societal expectations, embracing authenticity, and prioritizing self-care, mothers can confidently reclaim their identities while staying true to themselves.

    Throughout this episode, we emphasize the transformative power of the tools and strategies discussed. By implementing these approaches, mothers can heal, rediscover their strength, and create a life of fulfillment and empowerment for themselves and their families.

    Join us as we celebrate the resilience and power of mothers everywhere. Together, let's navigate the transformative journey of motherhood with courage, grace, and a renewed sense of healing and empowerment.

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    42 mins
  • S2 Ep11: Reinventing Goal Setting: Embracing Flexibility, Empowerment, and Achievement
    May 9 2024
    In today's fast-paced world, setting goals plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth. However, blindly adhering to the traditional SMART goal approach may limit our potential and hinder true fulfillment. In this thought-provoking episode, we challenge the status quo and invite you to explore an alternative method that embraces adaptability, empowerment, and meaningful achievement.

    Our guest, Sara Mayer, an expert in personal development and goal-setting, shares deep insights into why the widely acclaimed SMART goals may not be the best fit for everyone. Through engaging discussions and real-life examples, we uncover the flaws inherent in the SMART framework and reveal a transformative way to set and pursue goals.

    One of the fundamental principles of this alternative approach is flexibility. Unlike the rigid nature of SMART goals, this method allows individuals to pivot, adjust, and refine their goals in response to changing circumstances and unexpected opportunities. We explore how cultivating an adaptable mindset empowers individuals to navigate the twists and turns of life without compromising their vision for success.

    Balancing challenge and attainability is another key aspect we explore. While it's important to set goals that stretch us, too lofty or unrealistic objectives can lead to overwhelm and discouragement. Our guest walks us through strategies and techniques to set goals that are both challenging and within reach, encouraging sustainable motivation and progress.

    Furthermore, we delve into the vital role of accountability in goal achievement. For those who have struggled in the past with staying on track, our guest reveals how this alternative approach provides a supportive framework for staying accountable and focused. We discuss tools, techniques, and mindset shifts that can revolutionize the way we approach goals and ensure long-term success.

    Join us on this enlightening journey as we challenge the traditional goal-setting narrative and invite you to embrace a new paradigm. Together, let's redefine goal-setting as a flexible, empowering, and fulfilling endeavor that brings us closer to the meaningful achievements we truly desire.

    So grab a pen, a notebook, and an open mind. It's time to reinvent goal setting and embark on a path of flexible, empowered, and purpose-driven achievement. Tune in to this episode of [Podcast Name] as we explore the transformative power of flexibility, the art of balancing challenge and attainability, and the key to staying accountable on the path to success.

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    49 mins
  • S2 Ep10: Balancing Abundance: Nurturing Self-Love in the Mom Life Dance
    May 6 2024
    Get ready to soar to new heights of self-love and abundance in our much-awaited episode, "Balancing Abundance: Nurturing Self-Love in the Mom Life Dance." 🚀💖

    Join us as we dive into the incredible journey of our guest, Grace Williams, the powerhouse owner of Love Those Vibes, a subscription box designed to help moms treat themselves while diving deep into self-love. She knows firsthand the importance of self-love in breaking generational patterns and embracing abundance as a mom. 💪✨

    In this episode, we'll explore the transformative power of self-love and its ability to cut through the perception that it's egoic or selfish. Our guest will share her remarkable story of triumph, from overcoming the constraints of a high-control religion to surviving domestic violence and emerging as a shining example of resilience and empowerment. She'll inspire us all to start the challenging, yet rewarding, work of peeling away the layers that society has placed upon us. 🌟🌹

    Discover the secrets to ditching overwhelm, cultivating unwavering resilience, and boosting confidence to manifest a life filled with love, abundance, and fulfillment. This episode is a powerful call to action, urging every mom to embrace her inherent worth and elevate her self-love journey. 💖✨

    Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to uncover the life-changing strategies and mindset shifts needed to create a soul-nurturing balance as a mom and embrace a life filled with limitless possibilities. Tune in and join the movement of trailblazing moms rewriting their stories and redefining what it means to be truly abundant. 🌈🌺

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    55 mins
  • S2 Ep9: Finding Harmony for The Ambitious Working Mom with Shelby McFarland
    Apr 22 2024
    In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Shelby McFarland, a dynamic single mother who defies expectations as the CEO of Shelby & Company, INC, and President of her local BNI chapter. Having been an entrepreneur since the age of 18, she shares her journey, challenges, and triumphs in running a successful 6-figure marketing agency and sign shop. With a passion for empowering women and a dedication to not be defined by her circumstances, she has helped numerous businesses achieve success through digital marketing, all while mastering the art of balancing motherhood and career. Join us as she shares her invaluable insights on resilience, empowerment, and not becoming a statistic.

    Key Points:

    • Overcoming challenges and stereotypes as a single mom in the business world
    • The journey of entrepreneurship from a young age to running a 6-figure marketing agency and sign shop
    • Empowering women in business and leadership roles
    • Strategies for maintaining a fulfilling family life while excelling in a demanding career
    • The importance of resilience and determination in defying societal expectations
    • Insights into how to thrive as a working mother without becoming a victim of circumstance
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    49 mins
  • S2 Ep8: Redefining Destiny: Empowering Women to Rewrite Their Stories and Claim Their Purpose with Manasi Mody
    Apr 18 2024
    In this electrifying discussion, we shine a spotlight on the incredible journey of resilience and liberation, as we break free from the chains of societal expectations and embrace our true worth.

    Join us as we explore a powerful personal story that resonates with countless women around the world. Growing up in an Indian household, our guest, Manasi Mody, felt the weight of being unwelcomed, as if her dreams and aspirations were deemed unworthy simply because she was a girl. It was an experience that left her feeling insignificant, as though she didn't deserve to occupy space in her own life.

    But she refused to accept this narrative. With unyielding determination, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery and transformation, shattering the societal constraints that had entangled her identity. She defied expectations that limited her to the roles of daughter, wife, and mother, and embraced the power within her to create a life of purpose, abundance, and fulfillment.

    In this awe-inspiring episode, we delve into the challenges she faced and the mindset shifts she cultivated to rewrite her story. Through vulnerability, resilience, and unwavering self-belief, she found the inner strength to break free and rise above the limitations imposed upon her. Her journey is a testament to the limitless potential that resides within every woman.

    This episode serves as a beacon of hope and empowers you to challenge the status quo, dismantle societal expectations, and embrace your unique worth and purpose. Get ready to unleash your power, ignite your passion, and build a life that defies expectations.

    Join the Empowered AF movement and harness the tools, strategies, and unwavering belief in your potential to manifest a life beyond your wildest dreams. It's time to rewrite your story, shatter limitations, and create a legacy of empowerment. Tune in and let's build a movement of unstoppable women, rewriting history and crafting their own success stories.

    Remember, you are a force to be reckoned with, a powerhouse of resilience and possibility. Believe in yourself, embrace your worth, and claim the life you were destined for. Together, we will rise and create a world where every woman knows her power and lives her purpose.

    You can follow Manasi Mody here: https://www.instagram.com/manasimody/

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    47 mins
  • S2 Ep6: Sheila Heard: Overcoming Overwhelming Tragedy
    Mar 25 2024
    Tune in to "Sheila Heard: Overcoming Overwhelming Tragedy" and listen to Sheila's extraordinary journey of self-belief and empowerment. Sheila shares her raw and emotional experience of losing her son to his own brother, who had a neurological disability. She bares it all, speaking candidly about the moments of deep fear and overwhelming grief that she faced. But she also talks about how she found the strength within herself and through God, to overcome this tragedy, turn her pain into purpose, and inspire other women to do the same. So get ready to be inspired by Sheila's strength, and learn how to tap into your own inner power to turn your life around no matter what life throws at you.

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    38 mins
  • S2 Ep7: Summer Nicole: From Mrs. to Me: Finding Liberation After Eleven Years
    Mar 21 2024
    🎧 Get ready to be empowered, queens, because a game-changing podcast is here to inspire and uplift you! Join us on "Summer Nicole From Mrs. to Me: Finding Liberation After Eleven Years" and dive into the extraordinary journey of mental health advocate, Summer Nicole.

    In this powerful episode, Summer fearlessly shares her personal experience of finding liberation after eleven years of struggle. With unshakeable courage, she opens up about women and men, can start healing from church trauma to find their way back to God, smashing the stigma around mental health, especially within the black community, and so much more. Summer's resilience and determination will ignite a fire within you, pushing you to break free from the chains that hold you back. 💪💥

    So tune in, queens, and embark on a transformational journey as Summer Nicole shares her triumphs, wisdom, and strategies for finding liberation. Let's break the stigma surrounding mental health, empower one another, and build a supportive community of strong, resilient women.

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    38 mins