It's time we let the past be the past so we can prepare ourselves for an abundant future. In today's episode, we get real about allowing old memories and experiences dictate our present and future. I'm absolutely guilty of letting old emotions guide my expectations of what's to come... but growing up is realizing how much I'm hindering myself. Resources Witches & Warlocks — Pastor Brandon Watts | 1 Samuel 28Feeling stuck in the past? Here’s how to move onSupport the show--- Ignite &...

After reading Atomic Habits by James Clear, I'm  extremely charged to think critically about the small (atomic) changes I can make to my everyday in order to make my actions/habits congruent with the life I want to live and the person I am becoming. This is not a book recap... rather notes and takeaways that stuck out to me and inspire me in this season. Comment your thoughts to this episode on YouTube! Let's chat - I'm eager to hear your POV! YT:...

Coming in to inspire us all to lean into a new tool from our toolbox. In this episode we talk about anticipation. Anticipation is a superpower that when used for good - moves mountains... however when we lean into anxiety... anticipation can either slow us down or stop us in our tracks. By the end of this episode, I hope you feel inspired to lean into the power of anticipation and set achievements/milestones to look forward to! Key Takeaways There are 2 types of anticipation: optimistic and...

 The ultimate pursuit of happiness is the journey of pursuing yourself. We spend so much of our time and focus on pursuing dreams, our goals, people… and fail to apply those same methods in pursuing ourselves. In this episode we talk a little more about this and go into actionable ways in which we can pursue ourselves. I hope that by the end of this episode, you feel inspired to evaluate yourself and the way you treat yourself so that you can take steps towards being the best, most excellent...

What if i told you that you're thinking about gossip all wrong. There are often negative connotations or sentiments around gossip, but in this episode... we explore not only the bad but the beauty of gossip as well. I hope that by the end of this episode, you feel inspired to think more critically about your shared conversations with people or different groups and what purpose the information that's shared brings to your relationships. What role does it play? I also hope you're inspired to...

It's long overdue that we walk in our purpose and reclaim our power. I don't know about you, but my 2023 was the year of questions. I KNOW 2024 will be my year of answers. I hope after listening to this episode you feel inspired to reclaim your power from anyone or anything that dimmed your light. Don't be afraid to return to your light. Key Takeaways: (self) perception isn't always reality. confusion could mean your mind, body and spirit are changing and the sooner you embrace it the...

Let's take a quick pit stop and reflect on our first 10 episodes of I&I. This time I took a different approach and documented where I am in my podcasting journey through a series of questions. I hope that by the end of this episode. You feel inspired to either start that project or stop and reflect on an endeavor you've recently started. I appreciate everyone who's listened to an episode thus far. It's only the beginning and takes a village to build a strong and inspiring...

Relationships (in all forms) can be a sensitive topic. On this platform, I want to build comfortability in exploring how we conceptualize different concepts and perspectives regarding the relationships in our lives and how we approach them. In today’s episode, I share some of the revelations I’ve received around how I approach the relationships in my life spanning from platonic, familial, romantic, and professional relationships. Key Takeaways The things we believe we deserve take work....

In this episode of Ignite & Inspire, I consider ways in which I may be overcomplicating my life and why I may do so. As we approach the new year and I continue to refine what my 2024 themes will be, I really want to continue on this journey of building the world and the life that I want for myself… and that’s going to require letting go of some of that unwanted energy and manifesting and welcoming the positive. It’s all rooted in the law of attraction. By the end of this episode, not only...

Growing up is realizing that resting is so much deeper than napping our taking a break. In today’s episode we talk about refueling our tanks in a more impactful way and how being intentional with the process can keep us refreshed from day to day. I hope by the end of this episode you take time to think about what your body needs and develop an intentional plan - a map - for making your day or week more balanced. Take control of your life and with what you can… take control of how you’re...

With 2 months left in the year, it’s time to start reflecting on how you want to show up in 2024. 2022 was… an experience to say the least so I was extremely serious about planning and strategizing for 2023. Listen to this episode to catch my approach for vision boarding and planning for the year so that I could make each day of 2023 count! I hope that by the end of this episode, you feel inspired to kickstart your 2024 goal setting and planning! Let’s get ready for the new year! Key...

Let’s be honest about how many times we’re discouraged from being curious. Whether there be social constructs or an actual person preventing you from getting your questions answered- it’s time to get comfortable with being curious. In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, we talk about the purpose of being curious. It makes you more confident to have clarity and understanding – so let’s get to it! I hope that by the end of this episode, you feel inspired to ask the questions to make...

Here’s a HOT TAKE, instead of controlling your emotions… you should aim to understand them. In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, we explore our understanding of emotional control. I hope you feel inspired to give yourself and others around you some grace and space to process how you feel so that you can ACT with purposeful intention. Throughout the episode, you'll hear a bit of my experience deepening the connection with myself and we’ll discuss different strategies for...

It’s time to live at our edge when it comes to rejection. In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, we unpack rejection - not just in a romantic capacity, but in our lives as a whole. ‘No” isn’t always good or bad and in this episode, you may develop an appreciation for the rejections you face in life. After listening to this episode, I hope you’ll feel inspired to unpack life’s no’s and process them as just a piece of your larger story. Rejection sucks sometimes, but it brings you...

The ability to connect with yourself and understand the root of your thoughts and emotions is an underrated skill. In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, I outline some practices that I use to ground and learn about myself. 2023 has been such a transformative year and I credit much of my growth and development to God and the work I did to make myself my number one priority.  After listening to this episode, I hope you feel empowered to make yourself a priority and to create...

In this episode of Ignite & Inspire Podcast, we unpack the love and beauty found in intimate relationships, meaningful stories, and playful, creative experiences. Join me as you learn a little about MY WHY for embarking on this new podcasting journey and what sparked inspo for this platform.  Hopefully this podcast encourages you to go deeper in your relationships, share more of yourself with those around you, learn more about those around you, and have fun while doing so! Key...

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