The Empowered in My Skin Podcast

Our next guest is Rasheda Kamaria Williams. She is a driven communications strategist, speaker and social entrepreneur with a passion for empowering youth. She is an author as well as the founder and chief empowering officer for Empowered Flower Girl, a social enterprise on a mission to transform the way young people relate to one another and themselves. In this episode, she shares about her jouney of being bullied, ridiculed and ostracized, and how she was able to use that as fuel to move her from feeling excluded to feeling empowered. We get a glimpse of what has become her passion over the past 15 years, and led to her laser-focus on making a difference in the lives of children and teens as a youth advocate, mentor and mentoring consultant If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

What does your quote like look like? Do you use them on a daily basis to motivate you? In this episode, Nkechi and Gaby get into discussion on some inspiring quotes from renowned world leaders like Mother Teresa, Walt Disney and Babe Ruth. They share insights on these quotes and also above they can be used in daily life.  Having a daily quote life can significantly increase your motivation and inspiratoon. If you are checking out this episode then you probably know that. However, establishing a daily practice of reviewing quote, analyzing them and identifying actions you can take is a game-changer.  Leveage quotes to drive meaningful impact and motivation into your life.  We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

Workplace wellness is gaining the attention of every manager in the corporate industry. The trend is due to the increasing health issues that employees face due to an unhealthy work environment and strict deadlines. Work-related problems can affect employees' mental, physical, and emotional health, and if not attended timely, it may result in life-threatening cases. Employers realized that fostering a healthy ecosystem leads to a productive workforce and excellent employee retention. In this episode, Nkechi and John focus on their personal experience with workplace wellness, covering how it has transcended over the years and further evolved in the more recent of times. They explore the difference between workplace wellness and worklife balance - or rather worklife integration as is John's preference.  There is a great deal of wisdom shared by John, which will feed your leadership toolkit! If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

In this episode of Thriving Thursday, Nkechi and Gaby share some tactics on how to construct your confidence. The wisdom shared is action oriented, so be forewarned that you may receive a great call to action that you can leverage to further build your confidence. Nkechi shares her view that confidence is a verb and one is perceived to be confident when they are in action. Gaby concludes the episode by reminding us all to focus on doing what we love, and that will in turn fuel our confidence. We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson 

Welcome to our 3rd episode of our Emerging Leadership Skills series. Be sure to go back and catch-up on previous episodes where we covered Technology Intelligence (TI) and Emotional Intelligence (EI).  In this episode we double click on the critical skill of adapting to constant change. This is synonymous with Adaptability Quotient (AQ) which measures someone's ability to adapt. Even with over 26 years of leadership experience, John says that his skill for adapting to change has been informed for 51 years - his life span to date. He brings us quickly into the understanding that adapting to change is truly a human experience, and one that we have been experiencing throughout our lives. As he shares his journey with us, you will likely relate and also capture some new interesting insights and/or language to support thoughts you've had reagrding your ability and challenges in this space.  If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

Who have you outsourced your happy to? Do you seek it from an external source, or is your happy thriving from within you? Do you know that darkness can never extinguish light?  if these are all questions that intrigue you, then this is an episode to take in and reflect on!  Our Gaby, poses a question to Nkechi, challenging her to express where her happy comes from. The answer speaks to the theme of the episode, where we are all more in control of what we allow to impact us more than we think we are. We get to choose the meaning we give to things happening in and around us. As you tune into this episode, get ready for a great insight about how each of us can harness the power of our inner light, We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

Welcome to our 2nd episode of our Emerging Leadership Skills series. In today's episode, we cover Emotional Intelligence (EI) with our amazing guest and very insightful leader, John Collinson. John admits right out of the gate that EI is a challenging skill, yet one that is incredibly important to possess. With it being a bi-directional intelligence, we need to learn not only to read and lead others, but allowing the same of ourselves. EI has become increasingly important over the past couple of years, and a key marker is setting apart the more effective of leaders from the pack.  Join us through John's journey of how he has embraced his growth in this space. So, much of this episode will resonate with you, and provide you with tactics that you can deploy in your life to advance this skill. If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

Embracing a possibility‑thinking mindsets starts with the conviction that you make a difference, that you are capable of doing greater and greater things. In this episode of Thriving Thursday, we are back wth one of the most incredible humans that lives out the possibility-thinking mindset. Tracy Schmitt is the epitome of possibility-thinking.  Not only are the stories that she shares in this episode captivating, but you will be completely galvanized to take giant transformative steps in your life. We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find Tracy online: https://unstoppabletracy.com/ Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

Welcomie to Emerging Leadership Skills series, where we will cover 4 critical leadership skills with John Collinson that are needed to thrive in today's competitive world.  John si a repeat and favorite guest of ours. You may remember him from the Thriving Across Generations series. This time we get him all to ourselves. With over 26 years of leadership experience, we are excited to delive into his vault of experience to help inspire and empower you the listener. The first skill we tackle in this episode is Technology Intelligence. Also known as TI, is an emerging skill that is getting more and more recognition. This skill enables companies to identify the technological opportunities and threats that could affect the future growth and survival of their business. It aims to capture and disseminate the technological information needed for strategic planning and decision making. As technology life cycles shorten and business become more globalized, having effective TI capabilities is becoming increasingly important. If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

What is uncertainty? How does it stall us and prevent us from taking action? In our next episode, our guest shows us through her real life experiences what is truly possible if we continuously push ourselves to exceed uncertainty. For the last 30 years, Tracy Schmitt has been using her life to teach us all that anything is possible! She is a source of inspiration in every way possible. Tracy has a mind blowing story that will surely get you onto your feet. She is a Corporate Consultant with an MBA who is laser focused, hard hitting business coach for your team,  her skill set includes building teams that are out performing stock market in times of crisis by taking athletics high performance to business high performance as the Robert W. Jackson Award Recipient [Founder of the Canadian Paralympics], inducted into Canada's Hall of Fame, C-SASIL Lifetime Achievement Awardee and as seen on ABC, BBC, CBC, City TV, Global News, NBC, FOX and globally in media around the world! Listen to this incredible discussion as she encourages us to not absorb the no's we receive in life, but rather realize that when we hear no from someone, it simply means they do not "know" what you are capable of. Face uncertainty in your life by getting curious, asking questions, continuously probing, and believing that no matter waht, the solutions and answers will come. We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find Tracy online: https://unstoppabletracy.com/ Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

Our next guest, has been the most featured guest on our podcast!! John Ribeiro is back again with even more insights and wisdom to share with us. In this episode, Nkechi and John cover ground. They explore what it means to full show up as our authentic selves, and John shares a very empowering daily tactic that we can all us to drive intention into our day.  They touch on return to office, and suggest some ways that employers and employees can progress forward in a way to best serves their human and positiviely impacts those around them. Want a great area to focus, as you explore the job market, then listen through as John provides some experience and research backed advice. Get ready to be empowered into action! If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

We have a special event to celebrate on today's episode of Thrivng Thursday!! Our host, Nkechi, turns 50 today and Gaby joins here in a true celebratory spirit.  Nkechi shares some powerful message about aging, and what it means to have made it to this blessing of a milestone. What she shares is a powerful reminder for all of us, so tune in for the message, and share some energy with our host as she is an example of what it means to be "young" for a very long time.  We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

"Grief is not something you fix, it's something you honour." - Addison Brasil Our next guest, Addison Brasil, is no stranger to loss and has spent thirteen years in the Grief Club arena. He lost his brother to cancer, found his father after suicide, and survived a fatal accident that killed a dear friend and left him relearning to walk. And yet still when friends or family experienced loss he would freeze – not wanting to send flowers, empty condolences, or food when he knew the realities of grief are so much more. Addision shares his story, taking us through three significant and uniquely different grief processes that he's had to navigate in his life. Through his story we learn how to build a grief resilient toolkit, and how through that process he encourages us to bravely discard what we don't need. Grief is something that we all are experiencing, and Addison's gift to us all has been shared through a book (reference below) he wrote after 13 years of working through his macro grief experiences. Through this episode and via the book, it is very evident that Addison is in the grief arena with all of us.  This is such a healing epside, so don't miss one minute of it. If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” -- Maya Angelou In this episode, Nkechi and Gaby share what this quote means to them. They share how they feel that the journey to success truly starts with the love one has for themselves. The flow of life starts from there. Take this episode in, all the way to the end. There is a call to action that will not disappoint you! We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

Our next guest is an absolute powerhouse, who unapologetically unleashes her love for life and style in a way that is transforming the lives of those she encounters. Michele Charles Gustafson, affectionately known as MCG, is a strategic marketing consultant turned Certified Image Consultant, Certified Master Life Coach, and award-winning international success mentor. She is the creator of Hue And Style® - a mentorship platform where she teaches growth-focused entrepreneurs, professionals, and community leaders how to transform their self-belief and personal brand presentation into a superpower. She shares that nothing new happens without fresh confidence and that how you see yourself in the mirror either fuels or stalls your self-esteem, business, career, and relationship goals.  Michele's highest aim is to help individuals activate their greatest potential, make their mark, and live a blissful, purpose-filled life. If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

Paradigm shift is an important change that happens when the usual way of thinking about or doing something is replaced by a new and different way.  In this episode, Nkechi and Gaby talk through paradigm shift. Gaby provides some insight on how to go about shifting your paradigm, and she shares an example of how she's used it in her life.  Take this episode in, and learn about the polar opposite technique that you can use repetitively to achieve paradigm shifts in your life. We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

Nicole Wright is women on a mission to be the best version of herself and help others to do the same. In this episode, Nicole gracefully encourages us to settle for more and to lock into the belief that we belong everywhere where we find ourselves. She challenges us to ask ourselves if we are squeezing ourselves into places and spaces, versus being in the places and spaces where we truly belong. It's not about fitting in, it is about belonging.  If you are a human that desires continued growth in your life, then this is an episode you'll want to settle in and listen to. Get ready to settle for more in your life!!  If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

Feedback is currency and can be a rich data source whe we allow the information to serve us in a way that grows us. In this episode of Thriving Thursday, Nkechi and Gaby bring so much life to the topic of feedback and how it can be a great life instrument for personal growth and development. This episode is surely to reposition how you seek and receive feedback. You will start to make distinctions from the feedback and implement change in your life. We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

Our next guest fully embraces themselves as a creative and has a great body of work as a prove point. Calvin Celestine is the founder and creator of South Shore Ave, which features the podcast shows: The Ave Podcast, #TheStoop, and # M Y S T O R Y.  He embarked on this journey on account of my passion and love for media, good free flowing conversation and utilizing mis creative mind. Along the path he has created with The Ave Podcast, he's produced shows covering multi-faceted discussions and interviews with people from all walks of life, produced anniversary shows celebrating and highlighting monumental albums, songs, movies and television shows impactful to our community, while also celebrating our greatness and talents; as well as pop culture, currents events and major sporting events. He shares the backstory of how this all came to be, and out of this episode he inspires all of us to reach in further to our thoughts and active the createive that lives within all of us. If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

We each have a unique voice, and our next guest is one that is truly using his in a masterfully and impact way.  He is, Roger Caesar, an inspirational, passionate professional public speaker and dynamic speech coach, driven to continuously helping people find their voices and maximize their greatness. He has competed 7 times at the District level, and has won an unprecedented 5 speech titles. In this year's 2021 World Championships of Public Speaking Roger took home third place honours, placing him TOP 3 in the world! He is actively involved in Toastmasters as a leader and mentor to several clubs and members, inspiring others to strive for continuous growth and development as individuals and professionals. Rogers shares with us insights and tips on how we can all captivate our audiences. You don't need to be a public speaker to have an audience. You just need to be human, and realize that the world is your audience.   Listen in and grab your notebook, because there are nuggets that you are going to want to capture. Roger approaches everything he does with hard work and positive enthusiasm, truly believing “Don't wait for the world to recognize your greatness, LIVE IT and let the world catch up to you!” Find Roger online: https://rogercaesar.com/ We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

Our guest this week is Reni Odetoyinbo, also known as Reni, The Resource. Reni is a content creator, marketing consultant and finance enthusiast. On her YouTube channel, ‘xoreni' she shares resources around career development, lifestyle and financial literacy. After buying her first house at the age of 23, she decided to share her knowledge with others with the goal of helping people understand “adulting”. She helps them become more financially literate and shares tips to help them excel in their careers. She is also a part of YouTube Black Creator Class of 2022. From finance to career and lifestyle content, Reni aims to make complex topics, simple. In this refreshing episode, Reni shares about the steps she took to move past her fear and leave the corporate world, and create her own. She faced the fear, and has been thriving ever since.  Tune in for some wonderful inspiration. If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

Before you write your to-do list, write your to-be list!  A to-be list focuses on what qualities you want to have, how you want to show up, and what you want to become as you work through the things you need to do. As such, your to-be list should be prioritized over you to-do list. Ideally it should inform the activities, actions, and goals that make it to you to-do list.  From prioritzing your to-be-list over your to-do list, you move from the "do" to the "who" of you! It's a very powerful position to operate from.  We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

Breathwork, works!!  Meet our next guest, Zee Clarke, a Harvard MBA that went from leading teams at fortune 500 companies and startups in Silicon Valley to teaching mindfulness and breathwork. Listen in to this very inspiring discussion, where Zee share steps on how we can all reclaim our flow through mindfulness and breathe work.  She shares some frameworks with us that will assist in working through imposter syndrome moments and situations, as well as one that will help those that need healing from the effects of microagressions that they've experienced. You'll need to get our your notebook for this one. If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

In a moment when she could have chosed to be fearful, she simply prayed 'Thank you". A prayer that was subsequently answered, and left her Doctor perplexed. Our guest on this Thriving Thursday is Niki Papaioannou, founder of Niki Inc., a full service PR company.  In this episode, Niki shares her experience with a serious health scare. We learn about the power of prayer, and why stress is something we need to eradicate from our lives as best as possible.  This is a very inspiring story that you don't want to miss! We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

"You can not outperform your self-image" -- Hina Khan Our guest today is Hina Khan, and this above quote is one of many that Hina puts an exclamation point on, in this episode. As part of her work, Hina Khan, guides and mentors people to work through seemingly unbreakable barriers, whether it be creating quantum leaps in their business or exceeding personal goals. She helps people challenge the thoughts and beliefs that are holding them back.  Then through extensive work, those thoughts and beliefs are replaced with ones which help to supercharge her clients' growth. As a peak performance coach and former registered psychotherapist, Hina has been a student of the mind, human behaviour, and human potential for almost 2 decades. Through this episode, you will gain insight on how you can increase your impact, by focusing on increasing your awareness. She learnt from the reat Bb Proctor, who was also her mentor that our results come from our consciousness and our awareness. She shares freely how each of us can also accomplish this is in our lives! This is an episode that will lead you to take notes. If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

In this episode of Thriving Thursday, Nkechi and Gaby engage in a discussion on the art of positive self-talk. While it is widely stated that our minds are filled with negative thoughts, they through out a tactic for all of us to catch whereby you constantly practice making your positive thoughts louder and audible. It will take practice, so why not start today? Take in this episode, and they start to incorporate the tactics shared on a moment-to-moment basis, and consistently. You'll be amazed at what will change in your life! This is an episode that you will want to listen to!! We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

Imagine a life where you are living like nothing can hold you back. Imagine a life where your biggest hurdles become your magic makers. In this episode, Nkechi connects with Ayanna Sealey, a mental performance coach, speaker and writer. Ayanna's daily quest is to help people perform at their highest levels of potential.  Ayanna shares her story, and we gain insight of what is possible when you set aside your limiting beliefs. You'll gain some great insights that will likely connect to your own life story.  Ayanna reminds us that compassion and empathy are one side of the mental toughness lifestyle. We can't just operate on the "muscle" side, we need to find that right balance of grace that affords us the precious moments of compassion and empathy. If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

It's likely that in a lifetime, we'll need to present ourselves to a new environment. While it can and will be riddled with change and uncertainty, we can still find a way to thrive. In this episode of Thriving Thursday, Nkechi is joined by guest co-host Ariyike Akinbobola. Ariyike, born in Nigeria, the 7th most populous country in the world, immigrated to Canada in 2018. Albeit, she was met with challenges, she has certainly found her thrive and has been flourishing with her family. She shares a few tips, to help listeners on their journey.  It doesn't matter if you are immigrating to a new country, or to a new company, these tips will serve you and assist you with being able to go out there and thrive. We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

While there is no perfect marriage, it is possible to build the roots for a divorce-proofed one. In this episode, Nkechi is joined by Jackie Bledsoe, an author, podcast host, and speaker who's reached over 100,000 couples with his bestselling book, The 7 Rings of Marriage. He helps couples build strong marriages and families, so they can positively change their family tree. Jackie shares his views on what the pandemic exposed in his marriage and how he and his wife used their experience to start a Facebook Group to help other couples connect and find their thrive. Jackies speaks about coming to oneness in a relationship and how that can be a marker for deep success. This is such a fresh discussion on relationships, and no matter where you may be in yours, there are some great insights shared that will support continued growth in yours.  If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

"I know for sure what we dwell on is who we become." -- Oprah Winfey In this episode of Thriving Thursday, our host Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson shares the mic with a stand-in co-host, Ariyike Akinbobola.  It has been proven with science that in fact, "what we think, we become".  Nkechi and Ariyike trade thoughts on the topic and offer up some suggestions on how we can bring more awareness to our thoughts, reimagine problems as character building opportunities, and seek inspiration, so we can show up in more empowering ways. We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

When you are faced with adversity, there is such an opporunity to use it as a springboard to get everything you want out of life. So, what's your excuse? In this episode, our host Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson sits down with Rico Sanchez. Rico's story is one like no other that we have featured on this podcast. As a former gang member in Chicago, he has completed transformed his life from one that was plagued with violence, to one where he is helping people that look like him strive for the best in their lives. Not only is he working through his own personal transformation, but he's bringing others along for the journey. His transformation is one of mind, body and soul. He's inspiring a massive amount of people and he is the epitome of a human that is truky empowered in their skin. Rico shares his journey through trauma, the steps he's taken to move through it, and the tools that he's developed for himself so he can stay in his commitment every single day. He openly shares these tools with others, and you the listener are also gifted with some of that through this episode. If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

In this episode of Thriving Thursday, Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson and Gaby Mammone, are joined by repeat guest, John Ribeiro. They tackle the topic of healing, and what thay means. In 2021, "how to heal" was one of the top google searches, understandably so.  "When you hurt me, all I want to see is the ugly in you". This is a line that has been on John's mind, and we tap into that in this episode. In times of relationship trials, how can we switch our natural inclination to look at the bad, and instead look at all of the beautiful things that have transpired? Take a listen for some shared perspectives, on the value of allowing more grace and forgiveness into your life. We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

Although grief is an extremely painful event no one in their right mind would ever choose to go through...good CAN come out of it. Grief is one of the most powerful teachers you can learn from. Learn all you can to gain the treasures grief offers!  This episode is a must listen. Our host, Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson, sits down with Dr. Gillian Mandich, an award-winning, internationally recognized happiness researcher, speaker, educator, and author.  With Nkechi having recently lost her dad, suddenly, the episode could not have been better timed. She engages with Dr. Gillian on the topic of happiness and grief, exploring how and where they intersect. This is a very rewarding discussion, rich with punch points, great tips, and whole lot of grace and understanding. Dr. Gillian reminds us that while suffering unimaginable grief, can be all-encompassing, sometimes it isn't the only emotion we feel. There is a range. There is a symphony at play. This is not something we should feel guilty about, but recognize that it is a personal journey for each of us and it can be a beautiful one if we allow it. “We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance develops strength of character, and character strengthens our confident hope of salvation.” ‭‭Romans‬ ‭5:3-4‬ ‭NLT‬‬ If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

Fear as we know is a natural human emotion. It is an essential psychological response. All of us face fear. It's inevitable. Be it our job. Or, our relationships. We all feel stuck. Face self-doubt. Unable to move ahead. Some say fear is a gateway which shows us what needs to be healed.  In this episode of Thriving Thursday, our hosts, Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson and Gaby Mammone, are joined by a special guest, Mo Hagan. Mo is a global ambassador on the benefits of exercise and living well. She is also a specialist in facing fears to rise and reinvent yourself. This episode will provide you with some strategies to go from fear and move into a better place.  We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

In this episode, we feature Jesse Lipscombe, actor, former athlete, activist and entrepreneur. He is full of life, and thoroughly enjoys sharing his light in the world, with a sense of purpose to create massive change for good. Nkechi covers ground with Jesse, from how he and his wife chose the names for their 3 boys, to how he chases fear, and insights on #MakeItForward movement, which is sparking the needed conversations to combat racism, misogyny, homophobia and hatred. Jesse is humurous, thoughtful, insightful, experienced, and full of wisdom. We love how he does not hold back, and shares powerfully from spaces of vulnerability. If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

Building rapport requires the ability to develop mutual trust, friendship and affintiy with someone else. This is a skill that will serve you a million times over in life. Once mastered, you will benefit from established and incredibly healthy interpersonal relationships. In this episode of Thriving Thursday, our hosts, Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson and Gaby Mammone, are joined by a return guest, John Ribeiro. John is a Senior Consultant, Executive Coach, Speaker and podcast host. He is also a master at the art of building rapport. This episode will provide you with a simplistic way to look at building rapport, and also leave you with tools you can use to develop this art in your life. We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG. Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

Our guest is Nicole O Salmon, Minister, Strategist and The Purpose Coach. As the Purpose Coach, she works with women to gain in-depth insight into who they are so they can live their lives with clarity, consistency, and confidence. This episode provides such great insights on the topic of purpose. Here you will find a very simple explanation of what purpose is. Nkechi and Nicole are lively, animated, and very engaging throughout this episode. Not only will you gain insights about how to view your purpose, but there are tools shared that you can use immediately to align yourself with who you are. Towards the end of the episode, Nicole imparts some knowledge to help us understand the difference bettwen our purpose, our calling, and our aspirations. If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

By definition, "run before you walk" is to try to do something which is very difficult or advanced before you have made sure that you can successfully achieve something simpler. For many, trying to attempt to perform complex tasks before mastering the fundamental ones does not make the most sense. On today's episode, we reimagine what makes sense, and propose that adopting a "run before you walk" approach is the sure fire way to give life to your purpose and avoid the risk of putting that which you can attempt to day, to another day that never comes.  Listen in, as Nkechi and Gaby explore what this means to them. We hope you leave the episode empowered to take strides towards your goals - long before you have everything figured out. We would love to hear from you, so share a review on Apple Podcasts, or at Empowered In My Skin on IG.   Have an empowering story to share on a Thiving Thursday episode? Submit your request, for a chance to be a guest. Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

The Hustle Culture is defined as a lifestyle where career has become such a priority in our lives or the environment that you work in that other aspects of being human — such as hobbies, family-time and self-care — often take a back seat. Today's guest is Melanie Sodka, author, speaker and capacity creator. She is the founder of Egocake, a disruptive framework and coaching platform to transform high achieving individuals from over committing to thriving in their current environments. Of late, Melanie has been delving deep into conversations ais bout hustle, burnout, and capacity. She's got some great insights to share, and we get through a number of them in our discussion. Take a listen as this episode will be helpful in empowering you to create that seperation between your work and relaxation so you can better manage through the priorities of life. If this episode resonates with you, then remember... SUBSCRIBE • 5-Star Rate • COMMENT • SHARE this Podcast!!

Welcome back for Season 4!  We are geared up for another 52 episodes of empowering content to delight and inspire you. We have planned a great line-up of guests, ranging from public figures, thought leaders, wellness experts, health experts, fitness experts, athletes, financial ethusiasts, entrepreneurs and many other types of thrivers. As will previous seasons, all of our episodes are designed to help you the listeners be a powerful lead domino for empowerment in your life. Our first episode features, Melanie Sodka. You may remember her from our first season (EP #18 - Capacity Creator).  Do you have an empowering story or idea to share? If you would like to be a guest on our podcast, submit your request here, and our hard-working team will get in touch with you. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, so that you never miss an episode. Also, head over to Apple Podcast and leave us a 5-star review and share a comment. Find us online, here!  

Our next guest, Suzzette Robinson, has transformed her life from one where she looked for outward validation, to finding that the power of validation was always within herself to give. Through stillness, she grounded herself in God, and as a result found her path to fulling loving herself.  Suzzette is an enterpreneur, a fitness ethusiast and works in healthcare..  In this episode, she shares her journey to transforming her life to one of purpose. While there is still so much that she wants to accomplish, she is now able to confidently express that she is truly enough and happy with where she is in life. She also reminds us that our strongest selves are found in those moments when we allow our vulnerability to shine through. In the tapestry of human experiences, that is where we find connection with one another, irrespective of where we have come from. It's from this space that we recognize that there is beauty within all of us. If this episode resonates with you, then remember to subscribe, 5-star rate, comment, and share this podcast! Find Suzzette online: https://www.instagram.com/cocobbean1414/ Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

With over 15,000 hours of on the floor training other humans, our next guest, Gareth Nock totally gets what it takes to hit goals, relinquish control, and strive for more freedom of self in our lives! We discuss all of this and more, so be sure to take a listen to this episode. Gareth has had a fitness career since 1999, spanning three decades and three countries. He brings a wealth of knowledge from many years as a coach, personal trainer, group fitness instructor and many leadership roles. He's worked alongside some of the biggest names in the industry, presented at multiple conventions and workshops, while coaching over 15,000 hours “on the floor.  Utilizing all these skills, he and his wife, Nicky, founded and operate The Nock Academy - an online fitness platform. He is also a co-founder and host of the “We As…” Podcast - where conversations are changing the world. Proud to say, I've been an invited guest. Mindest is a major part of fitness, and mindset is another passion which Gareth weaves into everyday life. Along with fitness, Gareth is also a co-founder and host of the “We As…” Podcast - where conversations are changing the world. A recipient of multiple ‘Top Coach' awards and a regular on Global TV's fitness segments, Gareth brings his unique style and energy to everything that he does! If this episode resonates with you, then remember to subscribe, 5-star rate, comment, and share this podcast! Book Recommendation: Atomic Habits by James Clear Find Gareth Online: IG (business): https://www.instagram.com/thenockacademy/ IG (personal): https://www.instagram.com/gareth_nock/ Website: https://www.thenockacademy.com/ Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

The topic of distractions is back for discussion in this episode of Thriving Thursday. Distractions, are action that pull us away from the things we are trying to get traction on in our lives.  Our host, Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson, and co-host, Gaby Mammone, share some practices that are helping them gain traction and drive more productivity in their lives.  The key to success in disrupting your distractions will require awareness and daily practice. We believe that if you take action on some of the tips mentioned in this episode you will conquer your distractions. If this episode resonates with you, then remember to subscribe, 5-star rate, comment, and share this podcast! Check out the following episode for more great tips on this very important discussion.  Episode 137: https://empoweredinmyskin.sounder.fm/episode/tt-opposite-of-distraction Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

After 152 episodes. the collection of empowering content we have fed through this podcast is simply amazing!!  In this episode, our host Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson, shares 10 empowering statements from our first couple of seasons that have really stood out. If you want a quick jolt of empowerment, then be sure to take this episode. She shares quotes from the following guests Amoye Henry - Episode #91 - https://empoweredinmyskin.sounder.fm/episode/amoye-henry-claim-your-frequency-and-set-your-pat Cher Jones - Episode #93 -https://empoweredinmyskin.sounder.fm/episode/cher-jones-walk-in-your-purpose-and-own-your-awes Deb Crowe - Episode #63 - https://empoweredinmyskin.sounder.fm/episode/deb-crowe-the-heart-centered-leader Fiyin Obayan - Episode #114 - https://empoweredinmyskin.sounder.fm/episode/fiyin-obayan-linkedin-to-move-up John Jothi Saldanha - Episode #71 - https://empoweredinmyskin.sounder.fm/episode/joan-jothi-saldanha-becoming-a-point-of-light Kevin Johnson - Episode #65 - https://empoweredinmyskin.sounder.fm/episode/kevin-johnson-anything-is-possible Komal Minhas - Episode #57 - https://empoweredinmyskin.sounder.fm/episode/komal-minhas-be-the-brand-you-want-to-build Adenike Charles - Episode #75 - https://empoweredinmyskin.sounder.fm/episode/in-conversation-with-adenike-charles-ceo-founde Pierre Campbell - Episode #93 - https://empoweredinmyskin.sounder.fm/episode/pierre-campbell-the-empowered-spirit-of-leadershi Vivian Kaye - Episde #95 - https://empoweredinmyskin.sounder.fm/episode/vivian-kaye-have-the-audacity-to-be-you   If this episode resonates with you, then remember to subscribe, 5-star rate, comment, and share this podcast! Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

***NOTE: Read disclaimer that follows Having a money swag is so empowering, and our host, Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson, and co-host Gaby Mammone, are joined by guest Delecia Graham, to talk about this very vital topic. It's been said, that most people would rather go to a dentist than talk about their financials. That said, it's also been said that with better financial literacy that your self-confidence advances exponentially. This episode inspires a very cool discussion around money and personal investment. The key message that resonates throughout, is to not feel fear or anxiety, but rather start to take small steps to increase your confidence and money talk. If this episode resonates with you, then remember to subscribe, 5-star rate, comment, and share this podcast! Check out these other episodes where we also talk money, and share ways to boost our self-confidence on the topic. Jessica Moorhouse: https://empoweredinmyskin.sounder.fm/episode/in-conversation-with-jessica-moorhouse-millennial Kim Roderick: https://empoweredinmyskin.sounder.fm/episode/in-conversation-with-kim-roderick-unbound-your-mo Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson EPISODE DISCLAIMER: This commentary is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, legal or accounting advice nor does it constitute an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities referred to. The host(s) and guest(s) are not financial advisors, nor are they holding themselves out to be as the information on this podcast is not to substitute for the financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual circumstances. Investments are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

In this fifth and final installment of our 5-part series, Thriving Across Generations, we focus the panel on the topic of Fun, Entertainment and Travel. If you are joining us for the first time, be sure to check out our other four episodes in the series. Throughout this series, we are hosting an amazing group of humans that span generations. Our conversations are rich with experience, and so much wisdom and insight, shared by our Baby Boomers, Gen X'ers, Millennials, and Gen Z'ers. In this episode, our host Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson, and co-host Gaby Mammone, take the guests down memory lane, which questions about first trips taken, what family dinners were like, and how has fun with family and friends evolved over the years. Throughout this episode, our guests remind us of the simplicity of life and how fun and enjoyment is all around us, and that it can be created in an instant. This episode just might have you reliving playing with your Swing Ball, or making snowmen in the winter time. No matter the memory it drums up, we are sure you will enjoy this discussion. If this episode resonates with you, then remember to subscribe, 5-star rate, comment, and share this podcast! Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

This Movember, the Empowered in My Skin podcast, is opening up the conversation around Men's Health. Our goal is to help unpack what it means and how it feels to struggle and grapple with the idea of masculinity and take a deeper dive into the root of common men's health and mental health issues. In this episode, Nkechi sits down with Donovan Prendergast, Gareth Nock, and Funk Roberts in an extremely engaging conversation that is sprinkled with vulnerability, strength, raw open truth, humor and facts about their lives and experiences that they had with other men they've encountered through their journey. We cover everything from how their journey in fitness got started, current areas of their lives that they are working on, how they feel women can support men better, and their message to other men in this world!! This panel discussion exceeded our expectation, and is a great wrap-up to our Movember series on men's health. If this episode resonates with you, then remember to subscribe, 5-star rate, comment, and share this podcast! Find them online: Donovan Prendergast: https://www.instagram.com/bodystx/ Gareth Nock: https://www.instagram.com/gareth_nock/ Funk Roberts: https://www.instagram.com/funkrobertsfitness/

Consistency is a currency the unlocks passion, power and purpose!! in this episode of Thriving Thursday, Nkechi and Gaby are joined by John Ribeiro, a Senior Consultant, Coach, Speaker and Podcast Host. John is a guru on consistency, and he's contantly using his life as an example on how to maintain a level of consistency with all that you do. Johh shares how he define consistency, so be sure to jot it down as it could serve as a declaration statement. He wraps up his message by touching on how what we listen to can influence your level of consistency and commitment. He definitely promotes this podcast as one that we should all be listening to!! Thank you John! If this episode resonates with you, then remember to subscribe, 5-star rate, comment, and share this podcast! Find John online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ribeirojohn/ Find Gaby online: Website: https://www.gabymammone.ca/ Find EIMS online: Website: https://empoweredinmyskin.com/ Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

We can all take action to live healthier, happier and longer lives. Did you know that men die on average six years earlier than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable? Which means that it doesn't have to be that way. The Movember movement was started 18 years ago, to “change the face” of men's health and help men live happier, healthier, longer lives. This Movember, the Empowered in My Skin podcast, is opening up the conversation around Men's Health. Our goal is to help unpack what it means and how it feels to struggle and grapple with the idea of masculinity and take a deeper dive into the root of common men's health and mental health issues. In this episode, John Colinson shares his personal story of his health journey. John is an experienced Technology Executive at one of Canada's leading financial institutions. During this pandemic season, while looking at his watch one day, John noticed that he was only getting in 2000 steps. Quickly realizing this was not enough, he laced up his sneakers, looked at how he can improve his food consumption, and took matters into his own hands. He started with small steps, and made small improvements over time. As you learn about his journey, you will quickly see the power that lies within all of us when we commit to our health with a level of consistency that has no bounds. We also get John to share about his journey to vulnerability and what that has meant for him. You will quickly learn that vulnerability helps us with being a well human. We love the simple life philosophy that John shares, and we know that you will to. If this episode resonates with you, then remember to subscribe, 5-star rate, comment, and share this podcast! Book Recommendation: "Altena Rising" by David G. Smith and W. Brad Johnson Find John online: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmcollinson/ Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

In this fourth installment of our 5-part series, Thriving Across Generations, we focus the panel on the topic of Family and Food. If you are joining us for the first time, be sure to check out our other 3 episodes in the series. Throughout this series, we are hosting an amazing group of humans that span generations. Our conversations are rich with experience, and so much wisdom and insight, shared by our Baby Boomers, Gen X'ers, Millennials, and Gen Z'ers. In this episode, our host Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson, is joined by our executive producer Tricia Blake, and they get into the topic of Family and Food with the panel. Our guests share how thoughts of family and food traditions have held or evolved over the years. They share fond memories of favorite experiences. They laugh over common and shared experiences. This is a lighthearted discussion that we are sure you will enjoy! If this episode resonates with you, then remember to subscribe, 5-star rate, comment, and share this podcast! Meet our guests: Cindy Stradling (Baby Boomer):https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindystradling/ Ogaga Johnson (Millenial): https://www.linkedin.com/in/ogagajohnson/ Ijeoma Nwafor (Gen Z): https://www.instagram.com/ijeomanwaforr/ Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson

We can all take action to live healthier, happier and longer lives. Did you know that men die on average six years earlier than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable. Which means that it doesn't have to be that way. The Movember movement was started 18 years ago, to “change the face” of men's health and help men live happier, healthier, longer lives. This Movember, the Empowered in My Skin podcast, is opening up the conversation around Men's Health. Our goal is to help unpack what it means and how it feels to struggle and grapple with the idea of masculinity and take a deeper dive into the root of common men's health and mental health issues. Our first discussion is with Easton Robinson. He and Nkechi met 22 years ago at the gym, and she attritubes alot of her motivation and inspiration comes from him, and his dedication to being a well human. In this episode, Easton's gives us a view into what drives his commitment to his health, as well as how he's been able to sustain it over the years. Before signing off from the episode, Easton makes an impassioned plea to fellow male humans to take their health serious so that they can continue to, "fight the fight". If this episode resonates with you, then remember to subscribe, 5-star rate, comment, and share this podcast! Find Easton Online: Instagram (personal): https://www.instagram.com/robinson.easton/ Instagram (business): https://www.instagram.com/jerkupcentral/ Find us online: https://linktr.ee/nkechinwaforrobinson