The Thriving Mum Podcast

If you're in a season where things aren't quite like they used to be, and your go-to tips and strategies are beginning to waver, it's easy to assume that you don't have what it takes to hold the life that you're called to. In this episode, Unyime invites you into a conversation required for your next level because the women who get to rise today are not women who do more. They are women who are called to BE more.If you've been wondering whether you're capable of wearing all your hats without falling apart, this conversation will serve as a reminder and the spark needed to step into your next season without abandoning yourself in the process.If this episode resonates with you, let's connect in my DM. Let's chat about where you feel the shift happening for you in this season —only if it feels aligned for you.Connect with Unyime:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_ogutaLoved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

High-achieving women are making moves in their personal and professional lives now more than ever. But it's time to change the narrative and adopt peace as a success strategy. In this episode, Unyime dives into how being a high achiever sets you up for a life of hustling, the reason why peace is required yet feels uncomfortable, and what it takes to ensure that you build success that lasts – with peace as your success strategy.This is a call to action for working moms and leaders who value legacy and sustainable impact, and want to create success without burnout.Connect with Unyime:Instagram and LinkedIn: @unyime_ogutaWebsite: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

We've all been there – working hard yet nothing seems to be moving in the direction that we want. We make it mean that we're at the end because we're stuck. But what if feeling stuck wasn't the problem—but a sign? A sign that you've outgrown the version of you that got you here. The truth is, you're not stuck—you're just tolerating an outdated self-concept.In this episode, we're breaking down the main reason why you feel stuck and the one shift that changes everything. No more waiting, overthinking, or playing small. Your next level is already calling—you just have to decide to step into it.It's time to move. Tune in now and let's goConnect with Unyime:Join the email list, Permission GrantedConnect with Unyime on Instagram I LinkedInLoved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

How many times have you thought that maybe you're not cut out for the life you truly want? Once? Every minute? If you've ever felt like living a life where you're thriving and crushing it in career and life seems impossible, think again.In this week's episode, I share why mistakes and what we call failure are the key to creating the life you really want - you just need to know how to use them to your advantage. Join me as I share a simple trick for navigating what I call the failure recovery window that will have you turning what feels like failure into your secret weapon for your best life. Hit play and let's dive in.Have a question about navigating life as a high-achieving, professional woman you want me to answer on air? DM me on Instagram or LinkedInLiked this episode? Leave a positive review and share with a fellow podcast lover.Curious about Private coaching and mentorship? Book a free consultation call to see if life coaching is the right fit for you.Connect with Unyime: LinkedIn I Instagram I Website Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

Mom guilt is real, but what if the problem isn't the guilt, but the stories we tell ourselves about what we feel? In this episode, I offer practical insights to help you recognize guilt as an opportunity for growth, challenge limiting beliefs, and create space for your career success and motherhood to co-exist.You'll learn:The difference between mom guilt and shame,Why so many moms feel stuck with mom guilt, andA simple process to help you overcome guilt.Ready to stop letting guilt hold you back from your next level of success? My private coaching and mentorship will help you take purposeful action toward creating a life that feels deeply fulfilling – one where your career success and family commitments co-exist. Head over to https://www.unyimeoguta.com/private-coaching to learn how to become a private client.Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

In this week's episode of Permission Granted, we are dropping a truth bomb that every high-achieving, kind-hearted woman needs to hear – you would have more time and energy to prioritize yourself and your goals if you stopped being the dumpster for other people. If you've been the go-to person for everyone's problem, this episode will give you the permission slip to draw the line.Listen in as I share a powerful coaching moment with a client who was burned out from trying to save everyone at work, home, and beyond. Together, we redefined her boundaries and freed her from the cycle of people-pleasing and resentment.You'll learn:How to recognize when you're playing the “dumpster role”—and how it's tied to people-pleasing.The subtle ways we justify overextending ourselves and the cost it takes on our mental and emotional health.Why redirecting others is one of the most empowering ways you can support themReady to reclaim your energy and time while still showing up for the people you love and care about? Head over to unyimeoguta.com and learn more about how private coaching with me can transform your life.Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

In a world that teaches women to perform for approval, being unapologetic about who you are and what you want is a radical act – and it is exactly what your soul needs. This week's episode of Permission Granted is unpacking why prioritizing yourself is the most powerful gift that you can give yourself and your family. Unyime challenges you to unlearn societal scripts, release the need for external validation, and take ownership of your life.What would it look like to choose you—not the version of you shaped by society and others' expectations, but the real, raw, unapologetic you? This is the permission you've been waiting for. Let's dive in!Ready to create a life where peace, joy, and authenticity are your foundation? Head over to https://www.unyimeoguta.com/private-coaching and learn more about how private coaching with Unyime can transform your life.Connect with Unyime:Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_ogutaLoved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

Your career is about you and your goals, not your employer. This week, Unyime and Simi unpack this transformative mindset shift that will inspire you to think bigger and give yourself the permission to create a career that you truly deserve and desire. Together, they unpack powerful strategies for shifting from "pick-me energy" during the interview process to empowered leadership, negotiating better pay, and breaking free from limiting career mindsets. Tune in to hear Simi's personal journey from corporate dissatisfaction to helping women worldwide land fulfilling, higher-paying jobs that work for their lifestyles – the work that inspired her to write her book, Job Search to Job Secured, a practical guide to navigating job transitions with clarity and confidence in 90 days or less. About SimiSimi Awokoya is a career and job search coach for women and author of Job Search To Job Secured, a career book for women who want to change to a more fulfilling career in 90 days or less. Over her past 10 years as a career coach, Simi has worked with hundreds of women around the world to help them move to higher paying and rewarding jobs that significantly increase their salary, promote them to senior positions and help them become leaders in their industry. Connect with Simi:Website: https://coach-simi.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simiawokoya/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachsimiSimi's career book for women: https://amzn.eu/d/cBqL9zk,Simi's career and job search email series: https://coach-simi.com/emailLoved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

Your life playlist—the recurring thoughts shaping your reality—might be on autopilot. In this podcast episode, Unyime leads you through a simple practice to uncover and identify the "songs" keeping you stuck, and how to intentionally replace them to align with the life you desire.Through real-life stories and practical insights, Unyime Oguta teaches you how to break unhelpful cycles, reframe your mindset, and build a playlist that supports clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you're navigating change, growth, or feeling overwhelmed, this episode offers the tools to reclaim your narrative and thrive in every area of your life as a high-achieving woman.It's time to rewrite your soundtrack and create space for the life you truly want. Press play, and let's get started.Connect with Unyime:Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_ogutaLoved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

If the thought of setting boundaries scares you or fills you with guilt, this episode is for you. This week, I share the #1 reason why having boundaries feels scary for many women, especially moms. I also offer some transformational thoughts that will help you understand the power of boundaries and how you can start saying yes more to yourself. Connect with Unyime to catch the replay for SELF-ish.Connect with Unyime:Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_ogutaLoved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

What if putting yourself first isn't selfish but the most generous thing you can do to thrive as a woman? In this episode, we're challenging the stigma around selfishness and reclaiming a self-ish approach to living by exploring how centering yourself can transform your life.Tune in to discover why prioritizing your needs is the key to showing up fully for your family, career, and dreams; and learn 3 actionable steps that you can implement right away to help you live a more fulfilled and empowered life. Save a Spot in SELF-ish for free: https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/selfishConnect with Unyime:Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_ogutaLoved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

In this week's episode, we tackle the deeply ingrained belief that prioritizing yourself is selfish—and turn it on its head. Drawing from my personal journey with burnout and the societal expectations that left me feeling stuck and unfulfilled, despite having the “perfect” life on paper, I explore why so many women, especially mothers, struggle with guilt when putting their needs first. Tune in to hear how a radical shift in mindset and boundaries helped me reclaim my health and well-being as a high-achieving, ambitious woman. If you've ever felt torn between the demands of motherhood, career, and personal well-being, this episode is your reminder: taking care of yourself isn't selfish—it's the foundation for creating a life of purpose, joy, and fulfillment.Take this work deeper in my upcoming workshop, SELF-ish. Register for SELF-ish: https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/selfishConnect with Unyime:Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

Join me this week as I reflect on 2024 through the lens of Permission Granted. In this episode, I share five transformative lessons that shaped the year for me and my clients. From letting go of entitlement to the mindset shifts and emotional work necessary to lead a fulfilled life, this episode will gift you with thoughts and journal prompts that will inspire you to embrace growth, navigate challenges, and step into your next level in 2025!If you are ready to reclaim your time, energy, and identity - without guilt in 2025, then you will love my upcoming workshop, SELF-ish. Register for this complimentary workshop to gain the tools that will help you set guilt-free boundaries, rediscover your passions, and start living a life that feels like yours again. Check out all the details and register at https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/selfishConnect with Unyime:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_ogutaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

As we approach the end of 2024, it's time to rethink how we approach goal setting. In this week's episode, Unyime dives into why setting traditional "big goals" might not serve you, and offers a fresh perspective on setting meaningful intentions. Tune in to discover how to shift from outdated goal-setting ideologies to a process that feels expansive, supportive, and aligned with your authentic self.Discussed in this episode:Three common challenges when pursuing big goalsMacro and micro-level changes required for sustainable growthWhy feelings matter on your growth journeyIf you're ready to create a life driven by purpose—not pressure—this episode is for you.Purchase your 90-minute breakthrough Strategy Session HERE Inquire about private coaching at info@unyimeoguta.comConnect with Unyime:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_ogutaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

Have you ever felt torn between who you are and who the world expects you to be as a woman? Today's guest, Mariela De La Mora shares her transformative journey that started with the permission to choose herself despite societal and cultural expectations. Mariela shares how embracing her authentic self—once labeled “too much” for being assertive and outspoken—became her superpower. Through her story of personal transformation, navigating single motherhood, and defining success, Mariela shows how breaking generational cycles and unapologetically living on your terms can make you more money and inspire your child.Nuggets from this episode:Everything you want is on the other side of your relationship with yourself.Choosing yourself starts with rediscovering who you are beyond your roles as a mom and partner.The journey of breaking generational cycles starts with a decision. Motherhood is a mirror for redefining your identity.How showing up authentically is changing Mariela's relationship with her daughter.Connect with Marielawww.marieladelamora.com www.instagram.com/mariela.delamora www.linkedin.com/in/marieladelamoraCheck out her podcast - Cycle Breakers and Money Makers: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fDb1ToR8VolFiu2eqoCon?si=e93eb6375c3846c2Doors to Reclamation Mastermind, a thought leadership mastermind for women of color, opens February 18. Visit https://marieladelamora.com/reclamation About Mariela:Mariela De La Mora turns daughters of immigrants and women of color into in-demand thought leaders who make more money by being who they are, but louder. Through her unique blend of marketing, mindset, and leadership coaching, her clients turn what they used to get in trouble for, into their competitive advantage.As the eldest daughter of Mexican immigrants who left a 16-year Marketing career, Mariela has created a brand not only her skillsets but her story, and has since built a million-dollar business as a single mother. Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

Have you ever accepted an opportunity because others said it was "good for you," only to regret it later? In this episode, we explore why walking away from opportunities can sometimes be the best decision you can make for your life. As we wrap up the year, this episode will offer some insights about cultivating self-trust and knowing that saying no doesn't mean you're losing—it means you're aligned.Tune in to learn how to trust your inner compass, redefine success on your terms, and build a work-life vision that honors your full life—not just your titles.Book your Breakthrough Session with me HERE.Connect with Unyime:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_ogutaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

If you're feeling overwhelmed by holiday obligations and expectations this season, you're not alone. The holiday can bring a sense of pressure and urgency that feels overwhelming, especially if you're a people pleaser. That's why, we're exploring how to thrive through the holiday season in this episode starting with the belief that overwhelm isn't about how much you have to do but your thoughts about it. We dive into practical mindset shifts and tools to help you:Build awareness of holiday stressors and how they show up in your body.Define how you want to feel this season and align your priorities accordingly.Create a plan to delegate, let go, or simplify tasks that don't align with your desired holiday experience.Meet your inner people-pleaser with compassion and make choices that honor your well-being.By the end of this episode, you'll feel equipped to step into the holiday season with peace, joy, and the confidence to say no when needed. Because let's face it, the holiday is for you just as much as it is for other people. Mentioned in this episode: People Pleasing Beyond Boundaries and Saying NoConnect with Unyime:@unyime_oguta on Instagram and LinkedInWebsite: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/ Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

This week, we're tackling a common challenge faced when you're working on change in any area of your life – how to stop letting the old version of you take over. Drawing on personal stories, like driving my family to safety during our community evacuation—I highlight how self-trust and courage emerge in the face of the unknown.Here's what we covered:How the old version of you shows upThe power of normalizing past versions of yourselfWhy it feels easier to choose fear over courage  Practical steps to move forward despite fearIf you're ready to reclaim control over your life and navigate change with courage, this episode will give you the foundation for sustainable change. Connect with me:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_ogutaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/ Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

If you've ever wondered whether you're failing as a mom, come a little closer. The culture teaches us that motherhood should be innate, but like any other skill, it requires learning, practice, and growth. In this episode, we're diving deep into the evolution of motherhood and how shifting your perspective can transform your parenting journey. I explore the belief that has helped me thrive as a mom: mothering is a skill.We cover:Why adopting the belief that mothering is a skill matter;The power of your motherhood image;Three common misconceptions that keep moms stuck in survival and disempowerment;The difference between motherhood and self-problems; andMy GEM framework – a simple process to help you separate motherhood challenges from personal struggles, rediscover yourself, and rewrite your story with compassion.It's time to thrive and rewrite your motherhood story. If you're ready to align your ambitions with your values while thriving as a mom, I'd love to support you through private coaching.Connect with me:Book your free consultation call at https://calendly.com/unyimeoguta/consultationInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_ogutaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

Motherhood is an opportunity to build a legacy. This is the lesson that I learned from my grandmother, Lovina, whose story inspired this episode. This week, I unpack the journey of redefining motherhood beyond being a good mom, key questions that will help you uncover your unique path as a woman wearing multiple hats, and the power of intentionality and self-trust as a mom. Lovina is no longer on this side of earth, but I hope that this episode will inspire you to build a life and legacy that empowers you and your family for generations. Private coaching is now available. Learn more about me and how we can work together at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/.Loved this episode? I would love it if you could leave us a rating and review so that more women can find us. Thank you!Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

Having it all in life requires you to let go of thinking that you're indispensable. Thinking that you are indispensable leads to placing pressure on yourself to perform and having expectations for others to fulfill your desire to feel needed and wanted. This week's podcast episode invites you to an opportunity to explore the unconscious ways that this thought may be playing out in your life. Unyime poses key questions to raise your awareness and get you out of this thought pattern so that you can feel less overwhelmed and stressed out in your relationships and career. Key takeaways:The 5 statements that show you have the underlying thought, “I am indispensable”.Grief and its role in shedding the identity of being indispensable.Unyime's lazy-girl eraWhy this work matters for building a life where you get to have it all.Connect with Unyime:@unyime_oguta on Instagram and LinkedInhttps://www.unyimeoguta.com/ Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

What's the difference between feeling like you're passively experiencing life and feeling in charge? Stepping into leadership and being the co-creator of the life that you desire. Today's podcast guest is my long-term private client, Ashley Paige. Ashley went from a mindset coach to becoming a Virtual Assistant for anti-diet professionals. But her journey wasn't smooth sailing. In this episode, we discuss the mindset and emotional obstacles that Ashley had to navigate, and how overcoming those challenges has helped her to pivot powerfully, live authentically, and enjoy a life that feels like a dream. Here's a sneak peek into what we discussed:Ashley's journey from co-dependency to taking charge of her life as a newly divorced woman who desired more for her lifeThe transformational power of leadership and its impact on her relationships, career, and businessWhat it's like to allow herself to receive abundance in all areas of her lifeKey misconceptions about boundaries and difficult conversationsWhat is the life that you desire? If Ashley's story resonates with you, we could do some amazing things together through private coaching and mentorship. Book a complimentary coaching call with me to discuss what working together could look like for you.DM Unyime at @unyime_oguta or visit https://www.unyimeoguta.com/ to connect with Unyime and learn more about becoming a private client.Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

Entitlement is a common experience when you feel out of control in your life. It will keep you from your next level and make it harder to become the woman you desire to be. And that's why this episode offers insights into how you can identify entitlement in your life, why it happens, and the simple shift that will help you take charge and create the life that you desire.  Connect with Unyime and learn more about private coaching and mentorship at @unyime_oguta or https://www.unyimeoguta.com/.Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

If you've bought into the belief that things have to be bad before seeking a change in your life, then this episode is for you. In this episode, I explain why it makes sense to think that the only time you need to do something about your life is when things are bad, and how it may show up in your life. When we wait for things to be bad, we continue to perpetuate a survival mentality and never really thrive. This is why I offer 3 questions in the episode to help you find out whether you've settled for good enough, so that you can course correct and give yourself permission to let life be better now.Email info@unyimeoguta.com  or visit https://www.unyimeoguta.com/ to know about working with me. Connect with me on Instagram @unyime_oguta or LinkedIn at Unyime Oguta.Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

If the holiday season tends to feel like a blur, you need a holiday relief plan. Navigating between the expectations of activities, inter-personal relationships, and trying to enjoy the season can feel like a challenge if you fail to set your intention with a plan to follow through. And that's why this episode dives into 5 foundational questions to ask yourself, so that you create a foundation for the holiday that will help you go navigate it with more peace, sanity and presence.Next Steps:If you desire this holiday season to feel different, then it's time to do something different. Creating a holiday relief plan will help you make empowered decisions about how you'll spend your time and with whom.Connect with Unyime for more in-depth training during Time Mastery, where you'll walk through an exercise that will pinpoint your most challenging time management issue. You'll receive coaching to help you know how to solve it, so that you can start feel more calm and intentional with your time. Sign up for Time Mastery (September 30, 2024): https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/timemasteryFor more information on working with Unyime, visit https://www.unyimeoguta.com/Connect with Unyime on Instagram @unyime_oguta https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta/Connect with Unyime on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/ Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

In this episode, we dive into how better time management rarely has anything to do with time or management. Time management can often feel challenging, and today, we explore three reasons why people struggle with time management and how you, too, can navigate your experience of time with mastery. It's time to get stuff done without burnout or sacrificing your relationships with the people that matter to you. Next Steps:If you've felt stuck when it comes to managing your time effectively, it's time to dig deeper. Gaining the skill of time mastery will help you stop trying to catch up with time and feel more in control of your life.Connect with Unyime for more in-depth training and coaching to help you gain more time and energy for what matters most in your life.For more information on working with Unyime, visit https://www.unyimeoguta.com/Connect with Unyime on Instagram @unyime_oguta https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta/Connect with Unyime on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

Ever wondered whether there's more to your life than being a mom? This episode is for you. There are conversations that must be experienced to grasp the depth of transformation, and this is one of them. Lenine is a private client and friend that I've had the privilege of walking with through going from a woman who felt lost without her children to fully owning her identity outside of motherhood. In this episode, we discuss:Lenine's success as a private client.The beliefs she had to unlearn to separate her identity as a woman from mom.How finding herself has transformed her relationship with her young adult sons.Challenges with being the first to establish a new normal in your family.The coaching I offered Lenine that led to the most transformative trip of her life yet.The permission that she's giving herself this season.If this episode resonates with you, I'd love to invite you to explore private coaching with me. Email info@unyimeoguta.com to know about working with me. Connect with me on Instagram @unyime_oguta or LinkedIn at Unyime Oguta Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

One thing I learned from my experience of burnout is that I may not always have control over my time but there's something more powerful than time that I can control – and that is my energy.Time management is not about time itself. It's about energy management.In this episode, I break down why work-life balance is not the solution to your time management problem. Then I offer 3 simple ways you can solve your time management problem now with what you already have. Let's dive in!Connect with Unyime:WebsiteInstagram LinkedInLoved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/

There's more to motherhood than it being the pinnacle of your existence as a woman. In this episode, we dive into the power of giving yourself permission to create space for your dreams as a working mom. I share insights that have helped private clients go from feeling lost to starting business and NGOs, reconnecting with themselves, and rediscovering their passions in life. Tune in now and discover what could be possible when you create space for your dreams.Email info@unyimeoguta.com to learn about working with Unyime. Connect with Unyime on Instagram @unyime_oguta or LinkedIn at Unyime Oguta Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

This episode is for you if you find yourself bound by the “rules” of how you're supposed to show up in the world. This week, I share reflections about a recent realization that I may not be a true introvert. I reflect on my thoughts, how this plays out in real time, and offer questions to help you if you've found yourself living your life defined by a label or title that doesn't serve you and the life that you desire.  Email info@unyimeoguta.com to learn about working with me. You can also connect with me on Instagram @unyime_oguta or LinkedIn at Unyime Oguta  Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

Leadership is not reserved for the boardroom only! If you desire to thrive as a woman who has it all, this episode will help you understand self-leadership as the key to thriving as a woman, especially if you're a working mom. Tune in to understand what self-leadership is, and what you can do starting today to cultivate this skill, so that you too can thrive and live your life with authenticity and courage.Email info@unyimeoguta.com to learn about working with Unyime. Connect with Unyime on Instagram @unyime_oguta or LinkedIn at Unyime Oguta Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

In this week's episode, we're simplifying how to navigate change when it doesn't make sense. Giving you a sneak peek into my own change journey in this season, I share why your feelings about the change are completely normal. Learn a simple shift that will ensure that you don't give up when you encounter obstacles. Enjoy! Email info@unyimeoguta.com to know about working with Unyime. Connect with Unyime on Instagram @unyime_oguta or LinkedIn at Unyime Oguta Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

My mom wasn't at my wedding. And that experience was the catalyst that laid the groundwork for what I'm sharing in this week's episode. This episode is for you if you're at the cusp of wanting to “grow up” and stop living in the shadow of a parent or anyone that you hold in high regard. Tune in to understand why this matters and how you can build your confidence to stop seeking permission today.Would you like to work with me? Head over to https://calendly.com/unyimeoguta/consultation and let's get the conversation started.Connect with Unyime on Instagram at unyime_oguta and LinkedIn at Unyime Oguta.Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

Do you hate making decisions? Get ready to master decisions and overcome indecision and fear in this thought-provoking episode. We're exploring why making decisions can feel so challenging, especially for women, and how to overcome it. Tune in to learn three common root causes that contribute to stress and overwhelm, and learn simple strategies that will help you go from indecision and fear to confidence with decisions. Ready to move past indecision and embrace clarity? My 90-minute Breakthrough Session provides personalized support to help you tackle any decision. Whether you're facing a challenging conversation, considering a career change, or need help setting priorities, this session is tailored to provide the clarity and confidence you need.  With two weeks of follow-up via Voxer you will have continued guidance and accountability to help you work through any challenges so that you follow through and feel good about your decision. Check it out and purchase here.Connect with me on Instagram at @unyime_oguta or LinkedIn at Unyime OgutaEmail me at hello@oliveandbliss.caLoved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

This episode will offer insights and reflections to help you avoid burnout as a high achiever. This week, we explore the high achiever's mindset trap of problem addiction. Unyime shares insights into her journey as a high achiever, and the delicate rhythm between being solution-focused and needing to “fix” things. Connect with Unyime on Instagram @unyime_oguta  or LinkedInWant to work with Unyime? Send an email to hello@oliveandbliss.caLoved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

This week's episode presents a case for why comparison is not the thief of joy. Join Unyime as she delves into why comparison matters, simple questions to ask yourself when caught in comparison, and how you can steer yourself towards your desires without making yourself wrong or bad about comparison.Connect with Unyime on Instagram @unyime_oguta https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta or LinkedIn Want to work with Unyime? Send an email to hello@oliveandbliss.caLoved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

In this episode, we discuss the transformative mindset for winning in life. The conversation revolves around the importance of facing life's challenges with intention, strategic thinking, and a winning mindset. Unyime invites you into a deeper understanding of who you are and what you desire as the key drivers for a life where you stop waiting for permission and start creating mind-blowing results.Connect with Unyime on Instagram @unyime_oguta or LinkedIn If you're ready to create mind-blowing results while winning at life, book a consultation call to explore private coaching with Unyime at https://calendly.com/oliveandbliss/consultation Loved this episode? Send us a text message.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

Loved this episode? Send us a text message.In this episode of Permission Granted, we tackle a timely topic for many working moms: maintaining patience with children during the busy summer months. With kids home from school, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the demands on your time and energy. Join me, Unyime Oguta, to explore practical strategies to navigate this challenging season with grace and purpose. If you're a working mom striving to create a balanced and fulfilling life, this episode will help you shift your perspective by focusing on teaching essential life skills, managing expectations, and creating meaningful connections with your children, even when time is limited. You'll leave this episode equipped with tools to foster a growth mindset in both you and your children, ensuring that you nurture them into confident, capable individuals.Loved the episode? Leave us a rating and review to help us serve other working moms.If you're ready to explore private coaching with Unyime, book a free consultation call to learn more about working with her https://calendly.com/oliveandbliss/consultationJoin our free email community where we take this work deeper with weekly coaching pep talk and strategies that will help you thrive in motherhood and life https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/joinConnect with Unyime on Instagram @unyime_oguta If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

Every BODY has a story that shapes their body image. In this episode, I, Unyime Oguta, open up about a pivotal moment in my body image journey that changed my daughter's life as I invite you to explore your own body story. This episode highlights the significance of recognizing your body story, and offers 3 simple ways that you can have a 1% impact on your body image regardless of your body story.Loved the episode? Join my free email community where we take this work deeper with weekly coaching pep talk and strategies that will help you thrive in motherhood and life https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/joinConnect with Unyime @unyime_oguta on Instagram or on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

In this episode, we delve into the often-overlooked connection between body image and career success. As you climb the ladder of success, your visibility increases, and with it, the pressure to maintain a certain appearance. This can lead to significant body image challenges that impact your confidence, performance, and overall career trajectory.Whether you're an employee aiming for a promotion or an entrepreneur building your brand, this episode provides essential insights to help you excel in your career while maintaining a healthy relationship with your body and a positive self-image.Ready to navigate your body image with support from Unyime? Book a consultation call to learn more about private coaching here.Join Permission Granted, a free email community for moms who are ready to ditch guilt, drop people-pleasing, and create life on their terms. https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/join If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

Register for the Body Talks Masterclass at oliveandbliss.ca/bodytalksThis is an invitation to reflect and contemplate who you are in relationship when it comes to your body. As women, we have been taught to see our bodies as objects for making big moves and achieving the relationships, life, and success that we crave. But what I've found is that you can achieve all the success you desire but it will mean nothing if your body lacks the capacity to hold that level of success, exposure, and responsibility. This episode is your wake-up call. The body is always talking. It's time to listen.Connect with Unyime:On LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/On Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/unyime_ogutaBook a consultation call to work with Unyime 1:1 here. https://calendly.com/oliveandbliss/consultationIf you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

The allure of breaking generational patterns is loud, and if you're feeling pressured, this is the episode for you. As a mom and coach who helps women do this work, I believe that you're not responsible for breaking every generational pattern. This episode offers reflections that will shift your mindset, and give you tools that will help you heal while laying the foundation for your children and generations to thrive on their unique journeys. Enjoy!Are you on LinkedIn? Let's connect at https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unyime_ogutaIf this episode resonated with you and you'd love to explore private coaching together, book a free consultation to talk about it at https://calendly.com/oliveandbliss/consultationIf you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

If the idea of moving your body makes you want to run for the hills, you're not alone. As we wrap up our series on pleasure, our guest, Kim Hagle of Radiant Vitality is unpacking why movement sometimes feel punitive and unattainable.  Tune in to learn Kim's simple practice that will help you connect back to your body in less than a minute a day, why the way we've learned to exercise disconnects us from our bodies, and how you can start building the practice of movement into your life today. You have the permission to let whatever your body is saying be enough.Let's dive into the episode!Connect with Kim on Instagram @radiantvitality.Grab Kim's free 5-day course, How to Feel Great IN and ABOUT Your Body No Matter What the Scale Says at Radiantvitality.ca/fivedaytraining If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

The conversation around a thriving, fulfilling life cannot be complete without pleasure. Pleasure is a gateway for connecting with your body. And that's why this episode dives into why pleasure matters when it comes to food and eating, and how you can start cultivating pleasurable experiences with food for yourself. This episode will have you rethinking how you approach eating beyond the food on your plate to finding fulfillment and joy in your everyday life. Let's get into it.Loved this episode? Leave us a five-star rating and review here.Join Permission Granted, my free community for moms who are ready to ditch guilt, drop people-pleasing, and create life on their terms.  Connect with Unyime on Instagram at unyime_oguta and LinkedIn at unyime-ogutaIf you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

If you've ever felt shame around your body and sex, or even guilt around pleasure then here's what you should know. Your relationship with sexuality and pleasure is one of the most complex experiences you'll ever have as a woman. And that's why, Danielle Savory is here to help you know how to experience more pleasure in your life.As we continue with our series on pleasure, this episode is an invitation to,understand why pleasure matters especially if you're drivendebunk the myth about what happens to a marriage after childrenlearn how to experience more pleasure even if you live with chronic painAnd so much more. Because more women experiencing pleasure makes the world a better place! Let's dive in, shall we? Go Deeper:Danielle's Instagram @thepracticeofpleasure Danielle's science-backed guide to help you experience pleasure in a completely new way https://www.daniellesavory.com/savory-starterUnyime's LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/Unyime's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unyime_ogutaIf you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

As a working mom, pleasure is a non-negotiable if you desire to elevate your experience of motherhood and feel empowered, while seamlessly integrating your career success, nurturing motherhood, and leading a fulfilled personal life.In this episode, I share some common misconceptions about pleasure, why pleasure matters for women, and simple practices to help you cultivate pleasure in your life - with the time and energy that you have today. I also share how I cultivate pleasure as a working mom who wears many hats and wears them well.Loved this episode? Then join Permission Granted, an email series to help moms ditch guilt, drop people-pleasing, and create life on their terms. Sign up at  https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/joinWork with Unyime privately by booking a free consultation at https://calendly.com/oliveandbliss/consultationIf you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

How often do you discount yourself from opportunities because you think about the time, energy, and money that needs to be exchanged for what you desire? This is the type of thinking that perpetuates a cycle of lack, discontent, and resentment. In this episode, Unyime shares why creating the life that you desire is not a time, energy, or money issue; but rather, a priority issue. Tune in for insights and questions that will help you start prioritizing yourself beyond a time, money, or energy lens, so that you can experience more pleasure in your life right away. Loved this episode? Then join Permission Granted, an email series to help moms ditch guilt, drop people-pleasing, and create life on their terms. Sign up at  https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/joinWork with Unyime privately by booking a free consultation at https://calendly.com/oliveandbliss/consultation If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

When you don't have time to feel your emotions, you're keeping yourself from achieving your goals simpler and faster. In this week's episode, Unyime delves into a client experience with 3 common misconceptions about time and feeling emotions. She offers a simple practice to help you create time and cultivate the habit of allowing emotions in your life so that you can start achieving your goals faster and simpler.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

Is perfectionism holding you back from taking action toward the life you desire? In this podcast episode, Unyime delves into how perfectionism stifles growth, and why giving yourself permission for imperfection is key to stepping into the next level of your evolution. Listen in for a simple strategy that will help you confront your fear of making mistakes, so that you can challenge assumptions, and take empowered action toward your goals and desires today. Continue the conversation in this week's email in Permission Granted: The email list. Join for free at oliveandbliss.ca/join. Want to work with Unyime privately? Get started with a free consultation 45-minute consultation here.If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

Life can be good. As good as you imagined. It's not that you don't desire it enough – you just try to make it happen like you've been taught. In this episode, you're invited to contemplate some questions that will reveal where you're striving for results. This is the pep talk you need to give yourself the permission to let life be good. It's time to surrender and trust that a life that feels good is closer than you think. Let's dive in!Work with Unyime privately by scheduling a consultation at https://calendly.com/oliveandbliss/consultationIf you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/

My marriage changed when I stopped fighting for it. In this episode of Permission Granted, I share the shift in perspective that helped me transform my relationship with my husband. The insights from this episode will challenge you to reconsider your own preconceptions about your relationships and lead you to explore the transformative power of self-acceptance. Listen in for a reminder that true growth and fulfilment come from within, transforming not only ourselves but also our connections with others.Sign up for SELF-ish, my free masterclass that will help you break free from people-pleasing and embrace a life of courage, authenticity, and growth. We start April 2  https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/selfishIf you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.oliveandbliss.ca/