Living Her Next Phase Podcast

"Creatives need time to marinate on the idea." — Sophie Blake In this episode of the Living Her Next Phase podcast, we welcome Sophie Blake, a successful jewelry designer and entrepreneur. Sophie shares her journey from corporate life to running her own business, discussing the inspirations behind her designs, the challenges of the fashion industry, motherhood, and the importance of support. She offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and emphasizes celebrating small wins on the path to fulfillment. Tune in as we discuss: The challenge of balancing creativity and business management for designers. The courage and adaptability required to transition from corporate life to entrepreneurship. The crucial role of networking and community support in business growth. The importance of finding work-life balance for personal fulfillment. Special promotion for listeners: Visit sophieblakeny.com and receive a 20% discount with code BRI20. Rate, subscribe, and review the podcast on Apple. Sophie Blake's Social Media: Website: sophieblake.com Instagram: @sophieblakeny Facebook: @sophieblakejewelry TikTok: @sophieblakeny LinkedIn: @sophieblakeny X: @sophieblakeny Thank you for listening! Tag me afterward @livinghernextphase and share your thoughts about the episode. I would love to read them.

When a woman is on a mission to bring all of her dreams to fruition, she is unstoppable. But often, she has to set aside her personal ambitions when her family, specifically her children, need her. Her dreams become deferred; however, it's usually for a finite time. When those children are almost out of the door and on their way to the next phase of their own independent lives, she dusts off her list and begins to tackle everything on it with great fervor. Fatima Scipio is an accomplished businesswoman who has authored four books, leads a media company, runs an organization that empowers young girls and leads a flourishing career in nonprofit management. Much success has come her way, however, in the true sense of motherhood, she recalls the time that she had to set her career aside to give her son her undivided attention and ensure that she was instrumental in establishing his path to success. She wanted the honor of getting to know more about him and being very present in all aspects of his life. Author Fatima Scipio recently published her new children's book entitled I Love Everything About Me. This book is on fire and the reviews are outstanding. Parents of young girls are loving the content and illustrations that all resonate so beautifully with their daughters. Here's what we discuss during the interview: 1) Her reliance on faith to determine what she is called to do 2) Temporarily leaving her career to be more present with her son 3) Leveraging her superpowers to achieve success 4) Inspiration for writing her new children's book 5) Overcoming fears to get what she wants Learn more about this chic busy mom who is doing it all. You can follow Author Fatima Scipio here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fatimascipio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/fatimascipio To purchase "I Love Everything About Me" book, visit Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Bri Cobb is the founder of Living Her Next Phase, a community of women who boldly, daringly and courageously start anew to get what they want and live their most fulfilling lives ever. She is a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, who prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals along the way. Bri now inspires women to go after the things they put on hold for years and speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase.

A woman's personal style is forever evolving. Life experiences and circumstances can affect her approach to style. Weight gain or weight loss, pregnancies, age and time, can introduce changes to her body, which in turn affect the clothing she purchases, how she styles herself and how the selected clothing drapes her body. These factors can contribute to her confidence level. I connect with Master Style Coach Michele Nidiffer for advice on how women can regain their confidence through style. In this interview, she highlights recommendations that women can embrace to feel more beautiful and confident in their everyday lives by selecting clothing based on their current body types. Michele empowers women through personal style and encourages them to dress for the body they are in right now. She is the founder of the StyleFinder Boutique, host of the Style by Mary Michele Podcast, creator of the online course, How to Find Your Signature Style, and author of the upcoming book "How to Wear Color with Confidence". Through her expertise, she becomes a problem solver who helps women discover how beautiful they really are. Here's what we discuss during the interview: 1) Evolution of personal style 2) The power of color 3) Connection between style and confidence 4) Dress for the body you're in right now 5) Style is not about labels You can follow Master Style Coach Michele Nidiffer here: Instagram: @stylebymarymichele and @shopstylefinder TikTok: @stylebymarymichele and @shopstylefinder Website: https://shopstylefinder.com/ Join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb: Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Website: https://www.livinghernextphase.com/ Bri Cobb is the founder of Living Her Next Phase, a community of women who boldly, daringly and courageously start anew to get what they want and live their most fulfilling lives ever. She is a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, who prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals along the way. Bri now inspires women to go after the things they put on hold for years and speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase.

When many of us were young adults, independent of our parents, early in our careers, we mapped out the life we wanted to live. But we all know that things don't always go as planned. We pivot when we encounter the reality of life. Motherhood is one of the greatest selfless experiences that requires countless sacrifices and compromises, and it potentially defers major parts of our plans. But when we are no longer needed in this role... Join the Living Her Next Phase community on IG: @livinghernextphase Check out livinghernextphase.com for all programs and previous podcast episodes. Bri Cobb is the founder of Living Her Next Phase, where women boldly, daringly and courageously start anew to get what they want and lead their most fulfilling lives. Bri is a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too. Don't forget to RATE AND REVIEW this episode & SUBSCRIBE to stay up-to-date on all things Living Her Next Phase!

The titles of wife, mother, daughter, friend, businesswoman, careerwoman, and volunteer are all important aspects of a woman. But what about the things that are dear to you that you have neglected or put off for years? You know what you want. You may just be skeptical about whether or not you should go for it. Those darn limiting beliefs start to kick in and you don't take any action. Know that you'll never be completely happy or content because you know that there is more that you want and need from life. Aren't you meant for more? Check out the episode and share your thoughts. Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is the founder of Dine Couture, LLC, the premiere monthly fine dining society that curates dining experiences in select restaurants, featuring cuisines from around the world. It's membership is ideal for the professional, progressive, modern woman who wants to connect and bond with like-minded women. Join the dinner club here: www.dinecouture.com/ Bri is a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too. Don't forget to RATE AND REVIEW this episode & SUBSCRIBE to stay up-to-date on all things Living Her Next Phase!

Celebrating another year of life is truly a blessing, but it can also be a bitch. There are so many changes that arise -- mentally, physically, emotionally -- and, sometimes, it can be difficult to adjust. Your outlook on life changes and your approach to handling life's challenges differs from previous years. That magic number packs a powerful punch! Fifty used to seem so far away, but it came quickly and made its presence known. Check out the episode and share your thoughts. Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is the founder of Dine Couture, LLC, the premiere monthly fine dining society that curates dining experiences in select restaurants, featuring cuisines from around the world. It's membership is ideal for the professional, progressive, modern woman who wants to connect and bond with like-minded women. Join the dinner club here: www.dinecouture.com/ Bri is a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too. Don't forget to RATE AND REVIEW this episode & SUBSCRIBE to stay up-to-date on all things Living Her Next Phase!

At what point do your kids become your friends, if at all? For some parents, there is a clear, delineated line that will never be crossed. For others, they are open to the evolution of the relationship. What is your position? Check out the episode and share your thoughts. Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is the founder of Dine Couture, LLC, the premiere monthly fine dining society that curates dining experiences in select restaurants in New York City, featuring cuisines from around the world. It's a membership based dinner club for the professional, progressive, modern woman who wants to upgrade her social life and build her social network. Join the dinner club here: https://www.dinecouture.com/ Bri is a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too. Don't forget to RATE AND REVIEW this episode & SUBSCRIBE to stay up-to-date on all things Living Her Next Phase!

Today, many young adults opt to date for years or live together before getting married. Parents' opinions about how they choose to elevate their relationships may not matter. However, should they expect their significant others to sleep in their bedrooms when they're at their parents' homes? How would you handle this? What are the rules to be honored? Check out the episode and share your thoughts. Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is the founder of Dine Couture, LLC, the premiere fine dining society, where she helps women build their social networks through fine dining experiences. She formerly owned and operated a branding and digital marketing agency. She is a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

The biggest mistakes women make when raising kids, growing businesses and/or establishing careers are always prioritizing the needs of others over their own and forgetting to cultivate their social circle. Why? Before we know it, our kids will be moving on and we'll realize that a void exists. Life is so serious and we all need a social outlet to experience complete fulfillment. It's time to fill the void -- build your social network along your journey. Check out the episode and share your thoughts. Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is the founder of Dine Couture, LLC, the premiere fine dining society, where she helps women build their social networks through fine dining experiences. She is also a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

It's time to tackle your perpetual list, the one in which you maintain but never make a dent. It's the list of items you always talk about, but never execute. Only you are stopping you from taking action. Check out the episode and share your thoughts. Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand and market their online businesses. She is also a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

This mom launched a brick and mortar business in the midst of the 2020 pandemic and now has a four month wait list for her services. To think that others tried to suppress her talent and plant doubt in her abilities to discourage her growth is unimaginable. Award-winning Esthetician Viviane Aires has made your skincare her business. With over 18 years of experience, her skin treatment regimens have been inspired by and perfected from her travels to some of the best international spas around the world in Tahiti, Panama, Canada, California, New York, Chicago and Seattle. Her expertise gleaned from her travels, combined with her Brazilian ancestry's beauty secrets, make her beauty and wellness approach revolutionary, relevant and effective. Here's what we discussed during the interview: 1) How she became stronger and more fearless after overcoming personal devastations 2) How motherhood fuels her to succeed in business 3) How she ignored naysayers and silenced the noise to earn the award winning esthetician status You can follow Viviane here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vivianeairesskin/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vivianeairesskinwellness Website: https://www.vivianeairesskinwellness.com/ Join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand and market their online businesses. She is also a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

Have you ever had a gnawing feeling in your gut that just wouldn't go away? That's your intuition serving as your guide to your next step. Don't ignore it; it won't steer you wrong. My guest, Dr. Liz, opens up about the gnawing feeling she felt for a few years before closing her medical practice and launching her coaching business. She transitioned from being a pediatrician to a parent coach and she generously shares her inspiring journey. Dr. Liz works with parents who don't know how to communicate with their teens, but want to learn how to reach them. She is the author of the soon-to-be-released book, You Are Not a Bad Parent: A Pediatrician's Guide to Reducing Conflict and Connecting with Your Teen. She also leads a 21-day Boost Your Connection with Your Teen Challenge, with the goal of drawing parents closer to their teens. Listen to our inspiring conversation and share your takeaways with Dr. Liz and me. Connect with Dr. Liz: Website: https://www.drlizconsulting.com/ 21-Day Challenge: https://www.boostyourconnectionwithyourteen.com/ Book Website: https://www.youarenotabadparent.com/optin1613493508795 Instagram: www.instagram.com/drliz Facebook: www.facebook.com/drlizconsulting Join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand and market their online businesses. She is also a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

Have you ever spent a number of years building an aspect of your life, and at some point, determined that it's no longer what you want? My guest, Rebecca Soule, holds a PhD in Evolution and Cell Biology and her career included conducting research and teaching in academia. She transitioned to entrepreneurship and is building a business based on the very thing that helped her get through her rigorous studies -- yoga. Listen to our inspiring conversation and share your takeaways with Rebecca and me. Connect with Rebecca Soule: Website: thesoulecollective.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesoulecollective Facebook: www.facebook.com/thesoulecollective Join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand and market their online businesses. She is also a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. Bri now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journeys. Her kids will soon leave the nest, so she is planning and living her own next phase. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

We all want it. We all crave it. We all spend loads of money to get it. I’m talking about beautiful, healthy, well-behaved hair. As we age, we’ve come to accept that hair changes over time – whether it’s volume, length and/or texture. Yet, we still spend so much money on hair care products with the hope that we can reverse some of these issues. So, I wanted to vent a bit, address some of the issues I've encountered with the industry and learn of modern tips and tricks to combat the changes women experience. My guest, Courtney Foster, is a New York City based salon owner, licensed Cosmetologist, Certified Hair Loss Practitioner and Cosmetology Educator, who chats with me about all things hair, motherhood, entrepreneurship and her next phase in life. Courtney has developed exceptional skills in Hair styling, Nail artistry and Makeup application. She has experience in film, television and print. Her work and expert advice has been seen on Cosmopolitan.com, Woman Health Magazine, CNN Underscored, WikiHow.com, The Wendy Williams Show, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Late Show with David Letterman, East/West Magazine and more. She has styled hair and nails for many fashion shows during Mercedes Benz Fashion week, Kanye West Yeezy 4 collection and Harlem’s Fashion Row. Courtney’s full service salon, Courtney Foster Beauty, emphasizes scalp and hair health through educating clients that “The BEAUTY of Hair begins with Health". She focuses on healthy hair before executing style. She is currently training to become a trichologist, to set herself apart as a leader in scalp and hair care. Listen to our inspiring and educational conversation and share your takeaways with Courtney and me. Connect with Courtney Foster: Website: courtneyfosterbeauty.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/courtneyfosterbeautyllc Facebook: www.facebook.com/courtneyfosterbeauty Download Courtney's ebook: The Beautiful Hair Diet www.courtneyfosterbeauty.com/product-page/the-beautiful-hair-diet-e-book Join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand and market their online businesses. She is also a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. She now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journey. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

I don't know about you, but my body has changed over the years and I want the old me back! In my head, I can look like I did in my twenties. The reality is that I should embrace where I am today and do what I need to do to look and feel my best. Many women struggle with truly loving their bodies after life occurrences over the years (kids, hormones, poor eating, lack of working out etc). My guest, Valerie Duggins-Chambers, presents solutions. Valerie Duggins-Chambers left the corporate world and jumped into fitness. Her mission is to work with women, like you and me, to love our bodies again. Personal experiences led her to get certified as a Personal Trainer and to devise a business that would impact the lives of women and encourage them to appreciate who they are physically. Can you relate? Listen to our inspiring conversation, take some notes and share your takeaways with Valerie and me. Connect with Valerie Duggins-Chambers: Instagram: www.instagram.com/valeriedugginschambers Facebook: www.facebook.com/valerie.d.duggins Check out the episode and share your thoughts? Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand and market their online businesses. She is also a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. She now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journey. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

Who says that you are in the midlife phase of your life? Is the label solely based on your age? I call bullshit. Live your best life at every age! Don't allow labels to define how you move in life. Check out the episode and share your thoughts? Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand and market their online businesses. She is also a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. She now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journey. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

You don't always know what you want at the beginning of your career. If you do, you are fortunate. But if you realize that you are not working in a field of interest, or working at a job that you love, or running a business that you can grow and grow with, then make a change. Your world will not end. Find the thing that stimulates you, the thing that motivates you to think bigger, the thing that gets you to execute on a grand scale and the thing that you can’t wait to tackle every morning. All that you’ve done so far was not earned in vain. Leverage those skills that you’ve gained along the way and use them to kill it at the thing that makes your heart sing. Claudia Steer is the Founder and CEO of Rentid, a tech-enabled home design platform for renters. She is in her sixth career before the age of 40 and firmly believes that every single path has made her that much more prepared for her entrepreneurial season. Claudia started her latest venture in 2019 in response to her own obstacles in designing her living spaces. As a rebel renter who often broke the rules to design her homes, Claudia knows the emotional and psychological benefits of feeling at home first-hand. She believes that everyone ought to see themselves reflected in their spaces in order to create a greater sense of belonging and safety, whether they own a space or not. Aside from being a startup founder and interior designer, Claudia is also an awarded advertising executive, having worked on brands such as Coke, Under Armor and McDonald's. She graduated from Duke University, majoring in Japanese and Economics with a minor in African American Studies. She went on to obtain a Master's degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Georgetown University and studied Interior Design at Harrington College of Design. Listen to our inspiring and entertaining conversation and share your takeaways with Claudia and me. Connect with Claudia Steer: Website: https://getrentid.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/getrentid Facebook: www.facebook.com/rentid Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/clsteer/ Join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand and market their online businesses. She is also a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. She now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journey. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

In my view, seeking therapy is not as stigmatized as it once was. People are more willing to seek help when they're unable to manage their everyday existence on their own. Therapy is not only for those who have experienced trauma in their lives, but it is also for those who experience any of life's challenges and need help to manage them. Moms, if you're tired of exerting energy and cleaning your house, get a housekeeper. If you're tired of cooking every damn day, order take out. If you've given up all of the things you enjoy, don't do it anymore. If your career no longer serves you well, change it. If you need to vent to avoid exploding on your family, talk to a professional. Dr. Tai shares her expertise and offers ways for the every day woman to feel and be more at peace and aligned with how she wants to live her best life. Dr. Tai is a licensed psychologist. Her formal education includes a BA from Spelman College and a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She completed both a pre and postdoctoral fellowship at the University of California Irvine and has over 12 years of professional experience, which includes clinical practice and mental health consulting. Dr. Tai specializes in working with ambitious professionals who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and career and relationship issues. In 2017, she founded The Black Girl Doctor, a virtual mental health practice specializing in therapy for professional Black women. Her practice is rooted in a social justice mission that asserts, Black women deserve joy -- especially those who are called and who answer that call to do great things. Listen to our stimulating and educational conversation and share your takeaways with Dr. Tai and me. Connect with Dr. Taisha Caldwell-Harvey: Website: theblackgirldoctor.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblackgirldoctor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theblackgirldoctor Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-black-girl-doctor/ Join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand and market their online businesses. She is also a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. She now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journey. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

It’s no longer good enough to be good. Why not be great? Life is short and in your next phase, you should be living your best life. You should be doing exactly what you've put on hold for years and do it greatly. It's time to do you. Check out the episode and share your thoughts? Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand and market their online businesses. She is also a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. She now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journey. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

When you get married, you think it's forever. You build a life together and function as one. The decisions and the sacrifices you make are for the greater good of the family. Over time, you expect your relationship to be nurtured and to strengthen. As for women, beyond motherhood, careers and business, we still need to feel womanly, sexy, needed and desired by our spouses. What are we to do when these feelings wane and the love and lust are no longer present? My guest, Lois Kahagi is a divorce and family law attorney in New Jersey. She represents her clients in Family Court on all family legal issues including custody, spousal support and domestic violence. In her own words, "my goal is to promote the swift resolution of family legal issues at the least financial and emotional cost." Prior to starting her practice in 2012, Ms. Kahagi completed a clerkship with the Honorable Lisa Vignuolo, of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Middlesex County. Ms. Kahagi is Board Member of Women Aware, a domestic violence agency which provides safety and counseling services to victims of domestic violence in Middlesex County. She is Vice-President of Families and Communities Together (FACT) of Union County, an agency dedicated to meeting needs of the families with emotional, behavioral and mental health needs. Listen to our stimulating and educational conversation and share your takeaways with Lois and me. Connect with Lois Kahagi: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wamaithaloiskahagi/ Website: https://wlk-law.com Email: lois@wlk-law.com Join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand and market their online businesses. She is also a married mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. She now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journey. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

Women are often taught to be selfless, especially when they have children. I preach the opposite. I believe it is more important for women to make less sacrifices and, instead, to be more selfish. Prioritizing their own needs and desires will protect their happiness. My motto is to celebrate selfish-ism. Too often, women put their dreams on hold for others. I advise that they stop this now. Stop putting off what should be theirs today. Tomorrow isn't promised to anyone, so pursuit of happiness, in the present, should always be the goal. Husbands and kids will be okay if they are not always the priority. However, moms will be disgruntled if their dreams aren't realized. What are your thoughts? Let's chat on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand and market their online businesses. She is also a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. She now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journey. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

Many women say they want more. They say they are meant for more. They say that they've put their lives on hold for others. However, when given the time and opportunity to do what they say they want, they fold. Why? Limiting beliefs can halt progress and prevent you from designing and living your next phase. If you visualize what you want and know where you want to go, then you can address what's holding you back. But, you need to know how these limiting beliefs were instilled, address them and release them before progress can be realized. My guest, Taisha Nurse, is a senior level corporate executive with expertise in Human Resources. She is a champion for women's advancement in the corporate sector and leads a Global Women's Network. She conducts coaching sessions with internal personnel and presents opportunities for them to dive deep into their subconscious minds to uncover the limiting beliefs that prevent the active pursuit of their dreams. She is also a certified coach with the International Coach Federation and a certified ThetaHealer®. Taisha is accepting private clients on a limited basis because she acknowledges that there are women who struggle with overcoming the lack of confidence and limiting beliefs that prevent them from thinking and acting boldly. Listen to our stimulating conversation and share your takeaways with Taisha and me. Connect with Taisha Nurse: Facebook: @taishanurse Instagram: @taishanurse Email: taisha_n@hotmail.com Join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/ Bri Cobb is a Branding Expert and Digital Marketing Specialist who helps women launch, brand and market their online businesses. She is also a mom of two who, over the years, always prioritized her family and lost sight of her own goals. She now speaks to women about being more selfish to avoid losing themselves along their journey. Follow along for inspiration to live your next phase too.

As a mom, you choose to make your children your priority. Their needs and desires are placed above your own. You may put your career on hold, neglect your health and fitness or sacrifice your lifestyle. But, there comes a time when your children really start to become independent. They don't need you as much as they once did. For years, you longed for this moment, so that you can regain a sense of self. However, when it happens, you won't be prepared for it. Listen and join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/

From a thriving corporate career to a thriving beauty business, this entrepreneur is living her dream life. Good Beauté Skincare founder, Kimberly Hairston-Hicks shares her journey of creating a skincare line to address the concerns of melanin-enriched skin. Throughout her career, she pitched to senior management the need to create a line for Black women. They agreed, but never invested. So, she took matters into her own hands and launched her product line. Good Beauté celebrates two years this month, which is a major feat in the competitive skincare market. In this episode, Kimberly shares her journey and inspires women to pursue their own passions. Connect with Good Beaute Founder, Kimberly Hairston-Hicks: Website: https://goodbeaute.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodbeaute/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodbeaute Twitter: https://twitter.com/kimberlyclark01 Email: khicks@goodbeaute.com Listen and join in on the conversation with Podcast Host Bri Cobb on Instagram: www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/

The only way to secure your financial future is to start a business. Entrepreneurship gives you a way to control your destiny and not have your future be completely reliant upon someone else’s assessment of you or their perception of your value. This business episode encourages women to take charge of their financial future by jumping into entrepreneurship. Everyone has an idea in them or skills they can leverage. What usually holds people back is fear. Don’t let fear stop you. Resource mentioned: Idea to Launch Course www.ideatolaunchcourse.com Listen and join in on the conversation on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/

Whoever said "age ain't nothing but a number" is full of crap. Because with that number, potentially comes a host of other unwanted things. This is why self care is so important. Self care are the buzz words of the moment, but we must all find what works for us. It's individually based. From at-home beauty regimens to spa visits, meditation to beauty sleep, downsizing friendships to growing relationships, the realm of self care is broad. Whatever you choose, commit to preserving your youth for as long as possible. The lack of self care can lead to premature aging and we don't want that. Let's delay the inevitable! This beauty episode encourages women to slow down and gives them permission to find what makes them feel more beautiful. Resources mentioned: FitFineBeauty Facebook Group Food Babe Truvani Collagen Listen and join in on the conversation on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/

Calling all empty nesters or soon-to-be empty nesters! If you look in the mirror and you are unhappy with what you see, you now have the time and the power to change. If you're tired of telling yourself that you don't have time to workout or focus on your looks and your health, write a new story. This body episode encourages women to stop BSing when it comes to taking control of their fitness and overall health and making time to do so. Practice selfish-ism for a better personal outlook. Resource mentioned: FitFineBeauty Facebook Group Healthy Meal Subscription: Daily Harvest Referral Code: RE-866YTR3 Listen and join in on the conversation on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/

As moms, we eventually get to the point where our kids don’t need as much of our attention as they once did. So what will we do with all of this extra time bestowed upon us? Start businesses. Change careers. Strengthen relationships. Get fit. Eat better. Get sexy...again. If this sounds like you and you need inspiration to practice selfish-ism, prioritize yourself and pursue your goals in this next phase of your life, then you are in the right place. Listen up! Head over to Instagram to share your thoughts. https://www.instagram.com/livinghernextphase/