Find Your Own Voice and Own It

For many of us, responsibilities and obligations make it difficult for us to just drop everything and pursue our passions. But that isn't the only way for you to operate in your purpose!  In this episode, Anya shows you how to find other areas outside of your career that you can operate in your purpose. Learn how to identify and develop your ever-evolving passions, and how to tell if you are indeed operating in your life purpose.  Tune in now and discover new paths you can take to living out your purpose with Anya today!    KEY POINTS: Why your purpose and your career can be different paths.  How to tell when you're operating in your purpose.  Other areas for you to operate in your purpose outside of your career. Ways to identify and develop your purpose.  Accepting that your purpose will always evolve and change.    QUOTABLES: “Your purpose is a lifelong journey. It's a process. But once you open yourself up to the fact that you can achieve it, then you're opening yourself to a lot of opportunity.” “Is the path that you're taking just the path that you took because of convenience? Or is there something else that you want to do?”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: findyourvoiceandownit.com   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

We've celebrated our milestones and our loved ones, but have we ever taken the time to celebrate ourselves? In this episode, you host Anya shares the importance of giving yourself permission to celebrate YOU and why that can be the biggest form of self-care for yourself. Uncover the value of not celebrating your big and small wins but also celebrating your failures and mistakes.  So tune in and begin celebrating YOU with Anya today!    KEY POINTS: Why we need to celebrate ourselves.  The importance of giving yourself permission to celebrate. Overcoming your challenges and giving yourself grace.  How to make yourself a priority.  Acknowledging both your big and small wins.  Why you need to celebrate your failures too.    QUOTABLES: “We wait for these big huge milestones to occur in order to celebrate, and that shouldn't necessarily be the case.” “When you open up your thoughts in your mind to how great you truly are then, number one, you're creating more space for positive things to happen for yourself but you're also opening up the possibility of change.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: findyourvoiceandownit.com   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

As we hit the official halfway mark of 2021, it's time to look back on the first half of the year and plan for what's to come next!  In this episode, Anya guides you through your reflection on the year so far so that you can gain clarity on your goals and get straight to hitting them. From evaluating your priorities to establishing a solid plan for yourself, Anya covers all the bases you will need to set a steady path towards rocking out the rest of your year.  So tune in now and R.E.F.L.E.C.T. on 2021 with Anya today!   KEY POINTS: Reflecting on 2021.  Evaluating and setting your priorities.  Forecasting your finances.  Learning to accept where you are right now.  Establish a plan for 2021.  Commit yourself to your goals.  Time to execute your plan.    QUOTABLES: “Be patient with yourself. It's not going to happen overnight. What God has for you is for you, it ain't going nowhere.”    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: instagram.com/itsanyaday/ Facebook: facebook.com/itsanyaday/ Or visit her website here: findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at instapodcasts.com) 

Pursuing your passion will come with many hurdles to overcome, some more painful than others. But it's times like these where you need to hone in on your purpose more than ever and remind yourself that your Purpose is bigger than your Pain. In this episode, Anya talks about the different types of pain you will go through when going after your passion and ways to push through each of them. Tune in to find sources of motivation and inspiration that will help give you the boost you need to keep going. Join Anya and begin your path of perseverance and power today.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: What are a gift, passion, and purpose? How to do the work in pursuing your purpose.  The types of pain you go through.  How to push through your pain.    QUOTABLES: “Yes, it's hard. Yes, it's challenging, but it's worth it. So you have to put that pain in perspective and allow it to empower you to push through.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday/ Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

In this episode, we invite wonder of Curated Styles by Adrienne and Chic Essentials Boutique Adrienne Russel to share her journey as an entrepreneur with us. After spending years of finding her own voice through fashion, Adrienne now helps other women do the same through her fashion boutique and styling businesses. So join Anya and Adrienne as they chat about pursuing your passions, the evolution of the fashion industry, and overcoming self-doubt as an entrepreneur.  About Adrienne Adrienne Russell is a DMV-based Personal Brand Stylist, Fashion Boutique owner, Style Expert, Wife, and Mom of 3. As a healthcare professional of over 15 years by day, having a deep passion for serving and helping others has always come naturally. After experiencing poor treatment, judgment, and shame in a clothing boutique 20 years ago due to her curvy figure, Adrienne decided to create a space & place where women could feel empowered, confident, and beautiful regardless of their size. Chic Essentials Boutique was launched in April 2019 and proudly caters to women of Duffy shapes and sizes with the motto “celebrating all women, all shapes, and all sizes.” Adrienne quickly identified a style gap in her boutique customer base of women who needed more intensive styling services, style strategy, and implementation in their wardrobe. These women were experiencing lifestyle shifts, upward movement professionally, and building BRANDS. Curated Styles By Adrienne launched in Oct 2020 and was created with the female entrepreneur in mind. Adrienne provides a suite of Personal Brand Styling services where she teaches female entrepreneurs how to elevate their personal and brand style according to their body shape, lifestyle, and budget. Adrienne's ultimate style promise is to help women find style clarity, reclaim their time, get dressed without stress, and get back to focusing on life's priorities.   KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Adrienne's entrepreneurial and fashion journey.  The inspiration and mission behind Chic Essentials Boutique.  Diversity and inclusivity in the fashion industry.  Balancing your personal, family, and business lives.  The importance of being selfish and setting boundaries.  Finding your voice and power through fashion.    QUOTABLES:  “No woman should ever have to feel like they can't put on a certain piece of clothing and they can't feel confident and they can't feel beautiful.” “We're pointing the finger at everyone else for why we look this way, why we're acting this way, why we're treating other people this way, when in fact, it's because we decided not to put ourselves first, and you have to take ownership over that.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Shop Chic Essentials Boutique at https://chicessentialsboutique.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicessentialsboutique/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chicessentialsboutique/   Visit the Curated Styles by Adrienne website at https://www.curatedstylesbyadrienne.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/curatedstylesbyadrienne/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/curatedstylesbyadrienne/   Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday/ Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

In part two of Kevin's guest appearance, we continue the conversation on how to move through difficult times in your relationship. Join Anya and Kevin as they both share their thoughts and advice on dealing with conflicting perspectives and purposes in their relationship. Learn how to have healthy and intentional conversations with your partner, how to appreciate your differences, and so much more in this episode. So tune in now and uncover the tools to achieve a more honest and fulfilling relationship with your partner.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Can two people have different purposes in a relationship?  How to have healthy and intentional conversations.  How to appreciate differences in your relationship.  The importance of having mutual respect.  Learning to compromise with each other.    QUOTABLES: “Sometimes you have to also remember, you have to communicate the good stuff as well as the stuff that frustrates you about each other.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday/ Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

In this episode, Anya brings on her husband Kevin to talk about the ups and downs of their relationship over the years. Whether it's conflicting communication styles or dealing with toxicity while trying to run businesses, Anya and Kevin have had their fair share of challenges together. But instead of surrendering to them, Anya and Kevin have managed to hold it all together and work through those difficult times. Many people do not understand this couple, but they are a force to be reckoned with when they are on the same page. It hasn't been easy...nor are they perfect. So tune in to part one of this episode as they share how they dealt with some of the rockiest periods of their lives and the lessons learned from those times.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: What does love mean to you?  How to deal with toxicity in relationships.  Navigating conflicting communication styles.  Thoughts on transparency and vulnerability in relationships.    QUOTABLES: “The toxicity burns a hole in your heart at some point. And it can thrive and fix itself, but you have to acknowledge that those hurts and pains are there and figure out how to heal them.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday/ Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

Inspired by Brene Brown's book Gifts of Imperfection, Anya dedicates this episode to the hard (and sometimes ugly) parts of becoming. True, radical transformation will only come from moments of adversity, and your host Anya is here to share some of the biggest hurdles she's had to overcome in her life and the important lessons that they've taught her so far. Learn more about what it takes to dig deeper within yourself, and why the best way to heal through your pain can sometimes be to simply sit in it. Tune in and uncover all the hard parts about Becoming.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: What does Becoming mean to you?  What happens when you are going through midlife unraveling.  How to DIG deeper within yourself.  Why you need to sit in your pain sometimes.  The importance of awareness in becoming.    QUOTABLES: “You can't deal with what you aren't aware of. You can't fix what you don't know is broken. You can't heal from stuff that you're hiding from.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown.  Becoming by Michelle Obama.    Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

Sometimes the harshest critic you will ever know is yourself. But as important as is it to push yourself to your very limits, it's also just as crucial to know when it's time to stop and give yourself grace. In this episode, learn just how important giving yourself grace is and how to do so in your day-to-day. Find out how to manage your self-expectations, how to forgive yourself, and how to avoid feeling burnt out. Tune in and take a pause with Anya as she shares the power of grace and what it can do for you.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The importance of giving yourself grace.  Why you need to stop beating yourself up.  How comparison is the thief of joy. Knowing when to stop stretching yourself. The power of prioritizing yourself. How to adjust your expectations. Know when it's time to take a break.    QUOTABLES: “Just because you have a setback, it doesn't mean that you don't still have God's grace upon you.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Help Anya complete the case study survey here: https://forms.gle/R5DrPuoHzNFSHbsM6   Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

We've all had feelings of incompetence or self-doubt creep into our heads. Believe it or not, even the highest achievers can sometimes suffer from Imposter Syndrome! And overcoming it is much easier said than done even though it's all in our head. That is why in this episode, Anya will be going through ways for you to get over your feelings of inadequacy and start owning your strengths and inner badass like you should! Learn to stop your negative self-talk and get rid of your limiting beliefs. It's time to see yourself the way others see you: confident, strong, and more than capable.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: What is Imposter Syndrome?   Remember that it's not about you.  Ways to identify and acknowledge Imposter Syndrome. How to be okay with not being perfect. The power of visualizing who you want to become. How to empower yourself.    QUOTABLES: “The world might be trying to put limits on you, but that doesn't mean you have to accept them.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

If you knew that the biggest thing holding you back from your full potential is yourself, what would you do differently? In this episode, Anya goes through the 6 things that you may be doing that are stopping you from achieving your goals. You will also learn how to counter these things and overcome them. No more crippling self-doubt or overwhelming fears - it's time to dig deep within yourself and unlock your fullest potential! Tune in now to find out how.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: How to be honest with yourself.   Different ways you could be lying to yourself. How to overcome self-doubt. Ways to start exploring your ‘why'. Why you shouldn't be proving people wrong. The importance of appreciating different perspectives. How to start asking for help.    QUOTABLES: “It's one thing to fumble, but don't dim your light. Don't shut it off before you even try.” “At the end of the day when your actions aren't matching what it is that you're doing, then you need to do some looking again And eventually, your lies will catch up with you.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/ Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

We're always told to dream big. But sometimes just the thought of all the things you need to do to achieve those dreams can be very overwhelming. So how do we make our life dreams less daunting and more achievable? In this episode, Anya will show how you can break your goals down the right way so that you stay focused and on course in life. It's easy to get swept away with countless to-do's as well, so Anya will also be giving sharing tips on how to effectively readjust your goals and let our attention get pulled away from outside sources.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: How to make your goals more achievable.   What are SMART goals? The importance of having a plan of action. The different types of goals you should be setting. How to readjust your goals. What time blocking can do for your productivity.    QUOTABLES: “Achieving your goals isn't going to be overnight. It's a marathon, it's not a sprint.” “My goal is to do all of these things to keep me focused. Because if not, you get lost in the hustle and bustle.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

The strongest, most beautiful people are the ones who come from adversity. So if you are going through a difficult time right now, know that you are not alone and that your transformation is only just beginning. In this episode, Anya talks about getting comfortable with being uncomfortable and how doing so is vital to your transformation process. Learn about the importance of self-reflection and how it can give you the clarity and inner strength that you need to push through and carry on.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The importance of self-reflection and what it can do for you.  Why you need to start sifting in 2021. Learning to love all parts of yourself. How you can do your self-reflection. Why you need to trust in the transformation process. The importance of having a strong support system.    QUOTABLES: “It's one thing to know who you are, but you should also own who you are and learn to accept that whole good, bad and ugly parts of you.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/ Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

It's easy to feel the highs of life, but how do you live through your lowest of lows? Do you push it aside and bottle it up? Or are you willing to face it and live through the experience? It definitely is easier said than done, and that is why in this episode, we invite Anya's sister, Chelsea to share with us her mental health journey. As she opens up about her struggles with depression, learn what it takes to be a true supporter for those in need and to normalize not being okay. You do not have to be alone in this, join in on this conversation and use the resources below to get the support you need.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Chelsea's struggles with mental health.   The importance of perspective when approaching mental health. Why we need to normalize letting it all out. How Chelsea got comfortable with sharing. Having the courage to speak up and seek help. The importance and power of listening. Learning to take time for yourself. How to filter good information from bad information.    QUOTABLES: “When thinking about mental health, you should not push somebody to always be on the positive. It has to be okay for them to be down. Because if things were always great, then what's the point? Like, if there was no bad, you would never feel how good it was.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Crisis text line  - Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling.   Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1.800.273.8255 Therapist Resources - Betterhelp.com & Therapyforblackgirls.com   Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

Chaos comes in many different forms and can affect you both mentally and physically. Whether you're feeling anxious and overwhelmed or physically burnt out, it is important to find peace within yourself amidst the chaos you're in. In this episode, Anya will take you through 5 simple steps that can help you find peace effortlessly in your day-to-day life. No more falling victim to the chaotic circumstances in your life. Tune in to learn how to channel out the chaos around you and ground yourself in peace and tranquility.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The importance of finding your peace.  How to consciously and intentionally pursue peace.  Peace is a state of mind, not a destination.  Why you need to focus on what brings you joy.  The benefits of meditation and being still.  How to master your emotions.  Communicating with the ones who steal your peace.  The power of shifting your way of thinking.    QUOTABLES: “Peace is a lifestyle; It's a state of being. It's not just the thing that you arrive at and you get to.”    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!    If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

Feeling burnt out and spread thin? If you're struggling with to-do's and checklists, then this episode is a must-listen. Anya goes through the 8 things that you can do to overcome your feeling of being overwhelmed. Learn how to be your best self for your own sake and for your loved ones; so tune in and uncover the different ways to unwind and remove the sense of burnout that we too often feel in our day-to-day lives.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Learning to take a pause.  Setting your priorities straight. Create a plan and stick to it.  Stop multitasking!  How to eliminate distractions.  Setting boundaries and keeping to them.  Why you need to quiet your inner critic.  Take action!  The importance of having a strong support system.  QUOTABLES: “Sometimes you have to do what you have to do and everybody isn't necessarily gonna like it, but you have to do what you need to do and really keep in mind the bigger picture.”    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

In this first-ever collab episode, Anya Day from the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast, and Hannah Wallace from The House Network podcast come together to share their stories of entrepreneurship, motherhood, and so much more! Find out what inspired them both to start their own podcast, as well the hurdles and obstacles that they had to overcome in their podcasting and entrepreneurship journey. They also share the highs and lows of wearing so many different hats in life, from being a mother to business owner, to being a wife. Come join this candid conversation as they open up about being vulnerable and authentic with their friends and loved ones. There's a lot to unpack in this episode, tune in now to be a part of it!   KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS:  The importance of having strong female friendships in the entrepreneur circle.  How to make the transition from corporate to entrepreneurship.  The story behind the Find Your Voice and Own It and The House Network podcasts. Engaging and making a difference with listeners. The power of vulnerability and authenticity.  Setting boundaries and respecting other people's time and space.  Managing entrepreneurship with your partner.  Overcoming Imposter Syndrome.  The struggles of being a mother and business owner. QUOTABLES: “The enemy was out to get me; everything was getting in my way of me being able to execute. And through that, I knew that like this was going to be a powerful platform and that it was a conversation that I was going to have to have.”  "When you don't have boundaries up that are good for you, or you don't communicate those boundaries, then you're giving somebody else control and I don't want anybody else having control over my life." "Being told no is not a direct attack on me. Just because somebody is telling me no doesn't mean that I've done something or I'm not worthy, or I'm not good enough."    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Listen to The House Network Podcast!  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-h-o-u-s-e-network/id1547296172 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5odBNvgOBFPCbE1yJGZugQ?si=Fgknx7YTTnKLbUUglex0kQ&nd=1   Follow Hannah on her social media and share the love!  Instagram @hannahlynnyourrealtor_ - https://www.instagram.com/hannahlynnyourrealtor_ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahlynnwallacerealtor Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahlynnwallace Visit her website at https://www.hannahlynnyourrealtor.com Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

When we think of courage, oftentimes we imagine something grand and valiant. But what if courage could be found in the ordinary? What if courage simply meant the little things you do every day that will propel you forwards in life? In this episode, Anya takes you through the many ways you can be courageous in your day-to-day. Whether it's your needs, boundaries, or wants, learn to speak bravely and show up for yourself. Tune in to this episode to learn how you can do just that.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: What does courage mean to you?   Recognizing that it's not easy to be courageous.  The importance of doing the inner work.  Are you utilizing or compromising on your core values?  Embracing and learning from change and failure.  Learning to communicate your needs confidently.  Working through your fears with a qualified professional.  QUOTABLES: “A lot of times people think if you're fearful or something or if you have fear, that means you're not courageous. And that's not true. To me, it's having courage, despite having that fear. And knowing that you can navigate your way through it, or push your way through it in certain situations.”    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.    Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

Want to take that leap but you're too afraid? Is procrastination getting the best of you? We all have our deepest, darkest fears hidden inside of us, holding us back from chasing the things we want in life. But it doesn't have to be that way! Learn how to embrace and overcome your fears in this episode as Anya shares how you can work through your fears so that they no longer dictate your decisions. It's time to free yourself from your limiting beliefs and move forward - tune in to find out how.      KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: FEAR: False Evidence Appearing Real. Why you NEED fear in your life. The types of fear we all have.  What are you really scared of?  How to face and overcome your fears.  Blocking out the naysayers.  QUOTABLES: “I don't know that people can ever stop fearing their own powers. But at the end of the day, you need to because they allow you to move forward.” “What's the worst that's gonna happen? Think about it that way. You never know what's on the other side of that fear with you”    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram @itsanyaday - https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)   

Donnita is an inspirational speaker, mother, author, and so much more. Losing her husband at just 24 years old with 5 young children to raise pushed Donnita to face countless hurdles and challenges. But with the support of her family and God's guidance, Donnita gathered the strength and courage to keep going and not just endure her pain, but to thrive in her life. Tune in to learn about the biggest lessons she learned when overcoming her life's biggest challenges, as well as what inspired her to write her 31-day prayer journal and newly published book, ‘Survivor - My Journey From Tragedy to Blessings'.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The struggles of juggling many different hats. Overcoming life's biggest challenges and the importance of support.  Learning to be affectionate and setting examples with your children.  About the 31-day prayer journal and her book.  Being comfortable with saying no.  How to keep your children grounded amidst chaos.    QUOTABLES: “I want people to know that it's okay to say no. No isn't a sentence. And if they love you enough, they'll know that no doesn't mean ‘I don't like you', or ‘I don't want to do it', it just means I have the right to say no.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: Follow Donnita on Instagram @donnita_fowler - https://www.instagram.com/donnita_fowler/ Follow Donnita on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authordonnitafowler/   Get a copy of her book ‘Survivor - My Journey From Tragedy to Blessings' at www.donnitafowler.com Get a copy of the prayer journal here: https://www.amazon.com/Survived-Journal-Promises-Through-Intentional/dp/B08SGJNMN5   Follow Anya on social media: Instagram @itsanyaday - https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.        Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

Have you been feeling stressed and stretched lately? Like your batteries are constantly being drained by the people or situations around you? If your answer is yes, then this episode is for you. Tune in as Anya opens up about her own personal experiences to show you how setting up boundaries has benefitted her life, as well as how she applies boundaries in her personal and business life. Whether as a partner, friend, colleague, or parent, setting boundaries will empower you and gain you the respect that you deserve. No more feeling bad for putting yourself first! Listen in on this episode to find out how.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: What are boundaries?  Why is setting boundaries so important?  What happens when you don't have boundaries.  Things to remember when setting boundaries.  How to apply boundaries in your day to day life.  Identifying and enforcing consequences.   QUOTABLES: “If you don't own your life, your boundaries, and your choices, your options become limited, because then you allow other people to define who you are and what you will and will not stand for.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

How many times have you held yourself back from speaking up? Or perhaps you keep yourself in the background because you feel like you have nothing to bring to the table? If this sounds all too familiar, then this episode is for you. Learn how to be unashamed and unapologetic about who you are by acknowledging your value! There is so much you can tap into once you start owning your voice, so tune in to this episode to find out how you can turn your voice into your superpower.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Understanding your Value. There is greatness within you; stop apologizing for it.  Be comfortable being uncomfortable.  Seek your inner child.    QUOTABLES: “We all bring something to the table, the key is figuring out what that thing is. And in order to do that, I really believe that we have to spend some more time with ourselves to really know who we are”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday Or visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/   Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.    Find Your Voice and Own It is edited by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com) 

It's all much easier said than done when it comes to forgiving those who have hurt us. So how do we bring ourselves to forgive? In this episode, we invite English professor turned life coach, Danita Lynne, to share with us her story of forgiveness, why you shouldn't mistake forgiveness for stupidity, and how to forgive someone if they keep doing the same thing over and over again. It's time to uncover the power that forgiveness can bring you and free yourself from the hurt you've been holding on to. Tune in to this episode to find out how.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: What does forgiveness mean to you?  Why is it so important for you to forgive?  Lynne's journey to writing her book: The Other Side of Unforgiveness.  Reasons why people don't forgive. Forgiveness is Power.  Trusting and forgiving in future relationships.  How to keep making an active decision.  Things Danita wished she knew 10 years ago.    QUOTABLES: “I was a complainer. I complained about everything till I got on my own nerves. That's how I finally stopped that. I heard myself one day and said, What? Girl, if you are getting on your own nerves, you got to be getting on everybody else's nerves.”  “It's all a decision. Love is a decision, and forgiveness is an act of love.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: The Other Side of Unforgiveness by Danita Lynne - get your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Other-Side-Unforgiveness-Overcoming-Personal/dp/1733252703 Contact Danita Lynne through her website at www.DanitaLynne.com   Follow Anya on social media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsanyaday Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsanyaday If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.    Visit her website here: https://www.findyourvoiceandownit.com/ Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast! 

Ever felt like something was missing in your life? Perhaps life seems stagnant and is playing on repeat over and over again? Anya was no stranger to that feeling. Even after achieving many successes on paper, she never really felt quite fulfilled. That was when Anya decided to pursue something radically different from the life she had, and it all starts with the mind. In this episode, Anya shares how she got out of her own stuck mindset and rewired her brain to steer her life into a different, better direction. Tune in and find out how you can transform the way you think so that you can transform the way you live!    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: What to prioritize when changing your mindset. How to retrain your brain.  Actions speak louder than words - so how do you change them?  Your vibe attracts your tribe.    QUOTABLES: “Your mindset dictates your path in life.”    PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: Follow Anya on Instagram and Facebook, and visit her Website.  Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story. 

In this episode, we invite the first official guest of Find Your Voice and Own It, Malaysia Harrrell, to share her story of healing and self-discovery with us! Malaysia was a US veteran, is a practicing licensed psychotherapist, soon to be published author, and is also the founder and CEO of Blissful Home Candy and Blissful Life Consulting. How did she do it all? Tune in as she dives into her eventful past to uncover the life lessons that she learned along the way - you do not want to miss this one!   KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Navigating childhood traumas and mother-daughter relationships.   How facing your traumas will help you rediscover yourself.  How will you know that it's time to heal?  Pay yourself first! (Financially and mentally)   Why clarity is so important. Loving your inner child.    QUOTABLES:  “Self-care is not just going to the spa, it really has to be intricate in your lifestyle.” “God gave us the ability to perform anything we need; everything we need is already in us.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: Follow Malaysia Harrell on Instagram and Facebook. Visit her other resources here.  Stay tuned to her website launch! Coming soon.  Follow Blissful Home Candy and Blissful Life Consulting on Instagram!    Follow Anya on Instagram and Facebook, and visit her Website.  Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story. 

In this episode, Anya talks about the power of perception. Whether at home, in the workplace, or in a bar with friends, how others perceive you will have an impact on you and your relationships. Tune in as Anya explores the power perception has on people and shares with you the many ways you can shape how others perceive you without compromising your authenticity!    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: How to shape the way you present yourself to others.  What you give off is what you get back!  How your perception becomes your reality.  Balancing authenticity with shaping others' perception of you. Take that risk! Why you shouldn't be afraid of being yourself.    QUOTABLES: “At the end of the day, you can't control how someone perceives you. Their perception of you is their reality, period.” “Show up differently, not just for the world, but show up differently for yourself.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: Follow Anya on Instagram and Facebook, and visit her Website.  Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.

What's stopping you from living the life you want to lead? What will it take for life to stop holding you back from achieving your dreams? The answer is much simpler than you think, and it's consistency, consistency, consistency. In this episode, Anya Day talks you through the steps necessary to stay consistent in everything you strive to do! Find out what's keeping you off track so that you can start focusing on the things that will bring you the success you deserve.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: Finding your inner child: Why you need to keep your faith!   What is Kaisen?   What's keeping you from being consistent?  How to be consistent.    QUOTABLES: “If you can't keep a promise to yourself, then why is it that we place so much importance on keeping the promises or commitments to other people? We need to be just as important.” “A lot of times we're so focused on the end goal that we forget about the process that we need to go through.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: Follow Anya on Instagram and Facebook, and visit her Website.  Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you're listening to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story. 

Trying to take the leap on a scary decision? Or simply struggling to lose those 5 pounds? Entering the new year is a great time to set your goals and start your life anew. But what if the biggest obstacle to your life's aspirations and goals, is yourself? It's time to stop letting your fears, doubts, and excuses hold you back from living the life you want. Listen in to this episode to learn how you can shift your mindset and get rid of whatever excuse you've been giving yourself.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: The difference between a reason and an excuse.  Why are you making excuses? The 5 ways to eliminate your excuses. Comparison is the thief of joy: Focus on yourself!    QUOTABLES: “Two things you can never get back: your time and your virginity.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: Follow Anya on Instagram and Facebook, and visit her Website.  Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast!  If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.   

*Content Warning: This episode touches on sexual assault and miscarriage, and may trigger an emotional response. Ever experienced shame so strong that you felt sick to your stomach? Or tried so hard to shake it off but it just won't go away? In this episode, Anya Day recounts her painful past, the hard life lessons learned from them, and how she found the strength to not just move forward, but thrive from her experiences. Learn how to work through these feelings that are holding you hostage, from toxic guilt to online shame, as Anya dives deep into a topic that everybody struggles with.   KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: What is Shame? (Healthy shame and toxic shame) How to turn your shame into something positive.  What are your shame triggers?  Reclaiming your power: how to not let others have control over you.  Things to do to overcome your shame.    QUOTABLES: “A lot of the time, when someone tries to shame you into feeling a certain way, it's because they don't necessarily live up to their own expectations or their own worthiness.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: Follow Anya on Instagram and Facebook, and visit her Website. Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast! If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.

Welcome to the first episode of the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast, hosted by Anya Day!  After countless years of staying quiet out of fear, Anya took a leap of faith by leaving corporate America to finally step up and speak her truth. But how did she find the strength to do it? (Hint: the answer is in the title itself!)  In this episode, Anya shares how she used her vulnerability as a strength to overcome some of the biggest fears in her life. It's time to embrace your vulnerability, and use it to manifest the life that you truly want and deserve! Listen in to this episode to find out how.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: What does vulnerability mean to you?  How to be vulnerable in the areas of your life.  Why it's time to break down those walls.   QUOTABLES: “Vulnerability and understanding are the birthplaces of courage.” “It's important to just accept the fact that there are going to be things that you like about yourself and things that you're not gonna like about yourself. But you have the power to own that story.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: Visit The Stranded Podcast website.  Follow Anya on Instagram and Facebook, and visit her Website. Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast! If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.  

Are you sick and tired of silencing yourself from the fear of being misunderstood? Do you feel stuck or overwhelmed by life's circumstances? No matter the struggle, the very first step to moving forward is owning your story. In this intro episode, Anya shares how losing her job taught her things she never knew about herself, how she overcame her insecurities and hesitations behind starting a podcast, and how she's doing it anyway!  So join Anya on her judgment-free journey and tune in to this episode so that you too can start finding your voice and owning it.    KEY POINTS / MAIN TAKEAWAYS: You are Samantha. What are your core values?  The story behind Find Your Voice and Own It.    QUOTABLES: “I don't want to apologize for just being me. And I feel as though there are other women in this situation, who also don't want to apologize for just being who they are.”   PRODUCTS / RESOURCES MENTIONED: Follow Anya on Instagram and Facebook, and visit her Website. Like what you're hearing? Subscribe, Rate, and Review the Find Your Voice and Own It podcast! If what you've listened to has changed your life in any way, big or small, share the love and voice it out! Tag @itsanyaday on Instagram or Facebook and tell us your story.