In this episode, Dr. Deitra C. Payne tackles the all-too-common habit of dimming our own light. Through relatable stories and her signature blend of humor and practical wisdom, she introduces the S.H.I.N.E. Method—a five-step framework for owning your brilliance without apology. Packed with actionable exercises including the Qualifier Detox Challenge, creating your Sparkle Statement, and the 60-Second Confidence Boost, this episode gives you the tools to stop playing small and start showing up fully. If you've ever downplayed your ideas, apologized for taking up space, or waited for permission to be brilliant, this episode is your wake-up call to stop dimming and start shining!

Ready to kick out the worst roommate you never invited? In this episode of Fabulous Fun Fridays, Dr. Deitra C. Payne tackles that mean little voice in your head that tells you you're not good enough, smart enough, or worthy enough—your inner critic.

Discover why your brain is hardwired to be kind of a jerk sometimes (spoiler: it's ancient survival mechanisms gone rogue!), learn the scientific difference between helpful feedback and toxic self-talk, and get actionable strategies to finally evict that judgy goblin living rent-free in your mind.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• Why your inner critic is actually sabotaging your success (backed by science!)
• The surprising truth about self-compassion and performance
• The Q.U.I.E.T. Framework: Five powerful strategies to silence your inner critic
• Why being mean to yourself makes you perform WORSE, not better
• How successful people like Oprah and Brené Brown handle their inner critics
• A week-long action plan to reclaim your peace and become your own best friend

Perfect For:

Anyone who struggles with perfectionism, negative self-talk, imposter syndrome, or that nagging feeling that they're never quite "enough."

Stop treating yourself like a problem to be fixed and start treating yourself like a person to be loved. Your inner critic's eviction notice starts now!

Fabulous Fun Friday is your weekly dose of life-changing realness with Dr. Deitra C. Payne! Tired of the existential spiraling about finding your purpose? In this upbeat, hilarious show, Dr. Payne breaks down the science behind living a meaningful life and debunks the myths keeping you stuck. From the P.A.T.H. Purpose Framework to real-world stories of people who found their calling later in life, you'll discover that your purpose isn't lost—you just need better GPS. Get ready to laugh, learn, and start creating the fabulous life you deserve, one small action at a time.