Podcasts about naketa thigpen

Join us as we welcome Nikita Thigpen, relationship maven and founder of Thigpro Balance and Relationship Institute, who walks us through turning professional rigor into personal relationship bliss. Together, we peel back the layers of maintaining privacy and growth and celebrate the beauty in embracing our flaws. JUMP RIGHT TO IT:------------------------------------13:52 The Power of Being Intentionally Selfish31:25 Micro Sabbaticals for Personal and Relationship Growth40:43 Finding Joy and Removing Overwhelm47:18 Pursuing More, Finding Contentment53:42 Customized Programs for Couples and IndividualsCONNECT WITH NAKEETA:------------------------------------Website: www.thigpro.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/naketathigpenYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asknaketaTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/asknaketaInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/asknaketaCheck out Nakeeta's podcasts: @balanceboldly & @lazyoverchiever Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love and Laugh Your Way to Joy: https://www.amazon.com/Selfish-Permission-Pause-Live-Laugh/dp/1732983801X-Health.show - meet the future of healthcareKill your pain once& for all, program human cells to cure cancer, mitigate dementia & moreListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Contact The Show!Website: http://www.ahnafulmer.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@imperfectlyempoweredpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahnafulmer/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahnadfulmer

There is so much available out there  in the personal development space and if you are not careful, you will be taking a new course and following a new guru or coach every week. And so, this week, you will get a glimpse into what makes a good personal development curriculum from my guest, Naketa Thigpen, Founder and CEO of Thigpro Balance & Relationship Management Institute.  She is on a mission to build stronger families and she encourages her clients (power couples and potent individuals) to be “intentionally selfish” while pursuing balance in their life. Naketa's story is inspiring. She used her personal adversity to propel herself into a career of service. An overachiever by nature and survivor of horrors no child should go through, she can empathize with her clients no matter what they are dealing with in different aspects of their lives. She's also a healer, who not only works with private clients but serves her community as a minister.I hope you enjoy this episode and that you will feel that transformation and a better life, however you envision that, is possible for you, no matter where you are in your healing or life or professional journey.Thank you for sharing your story so generously Naketa

Being selfish has such a negative connotation to it. But what if being selfish is one of the most important mindset shifts that an entrepreneur can make? When put in perspective, putting yourself first not only can boost your business, it paves the way to avoid the frustration and burnout that we hear about so often these days. To dive into this topic, we invited Naketa Ren Thigpen to the show. Naketa is the author of Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love and Laugh Your Way to Joy. She is also the host of the wildy popular podcast the Balance Boldly Podcast. She joins the show to share why getting get more of what you want, you get to fully live the life you teach to others and begin to live a life of (and) and not (or). 

Can being selfish save your life? It did for my highly energetic next guest, Naketa Thigpen. Naketa's mission is to help you find and create balance in life and relationships, by learning how to be intentionally selfish, giving yourself permission to pause, and deepening intimacy (which goes beyond the bedroom). After a successful career as a Clinical Social Worker, Naketa added to her core professional skill set as a Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, Sexology and Relationship expert with blending a bit of metaphysics and coaching to set a new bar, and creating ripples inside the personal development industry. Featured on the Lifestyle Channel, International Radio shows, Award Winning Podcasts, honored by the NAACP as one of 104 Most Influential Black Women in Philadelphia, recipient of the National Association for Professional Women of Excellence Award, Naketa is a woman who wears many hats without apology or explanation. She has provided personal growth training, development, and advice for over 10,000 global professionals, ranging in ranks from CEOs of multi-billion-dollar corporations to ultra-high net worth entrepreneurs of fast-scaling start-ups. Naketa is the host of the Balance Boldly Podcast & International Best Selling Author of the book 'Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love, and Laugh Your Way to Joy.' A highly sought after Transformative Empowerment Speaker and CEO of ThigPro Balance (and) Relationship Management Institute, this brilliant beauty has revolutionized how to heal traumas while balancing work/life (and LOVE). - How choosing to be selfish can change the course of your life (and maybe save it) - Busyness and how it's a trauma response + how to break free - How 'to divorce yourself' and start on a new path - Intimacy + what how it applies to all areas of your life Find Naketa: IG @askniketa https://thigpro.com/

This week we are sharing a previous conversation we had with Naketa Thigpen that resonates today as much as it did in 2020. Words like self-care and pause are not common phrases you hear among ambitious, hard charging, forward thinking trailblazers but it should be! Naketa shares her wisdom on the power of the pause and what means to to re-charge your spirit as a strategy. As we continue to manage through the personal and professional challenges of life, please choose to give yourself the time to be in this conversation. Naketa Ren Thigpen is an expert Balance and Relationship Advisor, Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist and Author. Her energy and practical advice will fill your soul with the love and fuel you need to live your best life! (5:00) Naketa shares with us her idea of “pausing” and how empowering it can be to embrace it (8:40) What does Naketa see in personal/professional lives and what advice is she sharing with them? (12:40) Guilt and shame, what are they about and how do they come up in Naketa's work? (18:40) “I already know” can be the most dangerous sentence. Naketa explains why. (22:28) What does “recharging your spirit” mean and how is this strategy important for your own routine? (32:28) How does the word NO play into the idea of permission to pause, and giving balance to work and life? (36:50) What is Naketa working on personally, in her own life, that she can share with us? Connect with Naketa Thigpen https://www.linkedin.com/in/naketathigpen/ Subscribe: Warriors At Work Podcasts Website: https://jeaniecoomber.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomber LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w

Co-Founder, Heather speaks with the #1 balance and relationship advisor in the world, Naketa Thigpen about the importance of being selfish if you want to create meaningful and lasting relationships. We also dive into how to keep that spark alive when you've been with someone for awhile.

When was the last time you were intentionally selfish? We are programmed to think that being selfish is always a bad thing, however when we allow ourselves to be selfish when needed, it soon becomes self care. In this episode, I am so excited to be joined by the amazing Naketa Thigpen. She is the Co-founder and CEO at ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, author of Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love and Laugh Your Way to Joy, and podcast host of Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business. Within her role at ThigPro, Naketa helps entrepreneurs to become intentionally selfish about their boundaries, and self-care before they pour selflessly into their partners, families and others. Throughout this episode, Naketa talks about how she turned her personal goal to become intentionally selfish into a business that helps countless other entrepreneurs to do the same. She shares her personal growth journey, detailing the trauma work that she focused on healing, why she had to “divorce herself”, what the mission is with her business ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, and so much more. Tune in to Episode 60 of the Joy Found Here podcast to learn from Naketa on how to become intentionally selfish!In This Episode, You Will Learn:What being intentionally selfish means to Naketa (3:01)About Naketa's personal growth journey (8:26)Why Naketa says she had to “divorce herself” (20:35)About Naketa's business, podcast, and her book (30:01)How Naketa focuses on the positive effects of her childhood trauma (43:22)Connect with Naketa LinkedInInstagramWebsiteBook - Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love and Laugh Your Way to JoyPodcast - Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business Let's Connect:Website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on the podcast Bre speaks to the incredible, multi-talented Naketa Thigpen.Naketa is the number one balance and relationship expert and advisor for power couples in the world. She helps ambitious entrepreneurs reclaim their joy, passion and boundaries so they can live the most self actualised, fulfilling and joyful life possible.She's the author of the book "Selfish" as well as a trauma specialist and sexologist so when I say they chatted about alllll of the things, I mean ALL of them!Tune in to hear them chat about:

Naketa Thigpen was doing exactly what she was trained to do – using her gifts as a psychotherapist and social worker to heal trauma and change lives. The problem was that this work she loved – no matter how meaningful – wasn't sustainable. She was missing her own life, preoccupied constantly by the demands of her job. When the elementary school-aged daughter Naketa thought she was providing for on every level shared one night that her mom was mostly “awesome for everybody else,” that was it. The time had come to be “intentionally selfish.” Over the decade since, Naketa has built a powerful program that has been life-giving not only for her clients but for Naketa herself. Founded with her husband, the Thigpro Balance and Relationship Management Institute is a premier personal development company that supports power couples who desire to live fully and authentically. She's especially tuned into entrepreneurial women looking for breakthrough success in every phase of life, from the bedroom to the boardroom. “Old” Naketa might have stayed on in the social work system while slowly being drained of every last drop of energy, but “new” Naketa believes in boundaries and self-nourishment, making space for the right relationships. She shares with us the importance of casting off things (like obsessive social media attachment) that do not serve. We also hear on this episode about the very personal journey Naketa has been on, coming into her own and developing an impactful practice – including plenty of mistakes and humbling moments along the way. So if you're in a job that feels like a bad relationship, i.e. un-reciprocal, exhausting, even abusive – then consider breaking up. There is work that you are meant to do – and to love! If you'd like to hear more from Naketa, check out her Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business podcast. You can also book a one-to-one “joy activation” appointment or check out other services offered at ThigPro by clicking here. Click here to listen to, rate and review this or previous She Turned Entrepreneur episodes. Here are key takeaways from the conversation:· It's possible to be doing something you're really great at and that you love doing but not be “in love” with it. · Visions are fantastic – but having a solid roadmap will spare you mistakes!· Consider your job as you would a relationship. Is it reciprocal? Is it sustaining you?· If your self-care isn't selfish, you're doing it wrong! · Don't let social media be the boss of you. Trying to feed the beast will only drain and deplete you of the joyful life you're supposed to be living (and posting) about.· You have the right to determine the quality and depth of connections in your life, differentiating between “parking lot” relationships and the ones you invite into your home. Here's a quick look into the episode:· Courage, boldness and being “completely pissed off” were what drove Naketa to adapt her long list of social work credentials and experiences to a bigger calling.· Naketa's practice is all about helping people thrive – not just survive – in life.· The mental health system – which Naketa worked with in a number of different capacities – was dysfunctional, self-defeating and exhausting.· A turning point: When Naketa's daughter – about eight years old at the time – said she was “really awesome” but for everyone else. The long hours and life's blood that was going into her demanding social work career was no longer sustainable. · Because of systemic issues, the social work Naketa trained to provide turned out to be far more reactive than preventative, as it was intended to be.· Becoming Intentionally Selfish: Naketa has redefined selfish as a personal, intimate gift to yourself to do the important work of forgiveness and trauma release.· The difference between the “old” Naketa and the “new” Naketa is her decision not to be controlled by external influences of little importance (such as being constantly reactive to social media or sacrificing sleep and quality of life to put in untenably long hours).· In 2019, Naketa's website, which was being chronically hacked, had to be temporarily shut down. Because of pandemic and a major health challenge that put her out of commission for much of 2021, the basic placeholder landing page was never updated. And guess what? Her clients – new and old – figured out how to navigate to Naketa's appointments page and her business last year was more robust than ever. The moral of the story? The latest and greatest tech platforms are nice, but not make or break. So when necessary give yourself a break from the constant updating and posting. · Another differentiator between “old” and “new” Naketa: She stays in her lane. If she's asked for a service that's not truly in her wheelhouse, she happily provides referrals rather than trying to be all things to all people.· Learn all about Naketa's amazing Unbound Brilliance Lab for married women entrepreneurs ready for success in life and business.· The past 11 years have been full of priceless, painful lessons – as well as small miracles that Naketa was “lucky enough to endure.” About Naketa Thigpen:Motivated by the alignment of work/life (and Love), Naketa co-founded ThigPro, a global personal development company, with her husband in 2011. The company's focus is on integrating foundational psychotherapeutic and trauma recovery experience with the human behavior, mindfulness, mental well-being and relationship tools that are core staples of personal and leadership development programs.

My guest today, Naketa Thigpen, and I have so much in common that this interview is actually our third or fourth conversation since we were introduced. We both have a background as licensed clinical social workers, we both have a childhood trauma history and we share very similar views about women and ambition, the patriarchy, and being a bit too out of the box to ever fit in. Naketa's book, Selfish is currently on my bedside table, and her podcast, Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business is in my earholes on a weekly basis. We quickly discovered that we can literally talk for hours unless one of us calls it quits and I honestly feel like we have been friends for years, not weeks. The number of female entrepreneurs continues to rise, but there really aren't too many people talking about women and ambition, giving ourselves permission to want, do and have more or the impact of entrepreneurship on marriage. These intersections are where Naketa is making her mark and creating her thought leader legacy. Join us for this wide-ranging conversation about being bold, creating joy, and balancing a romantic partnership with a growing business. In this interview, Naketa breaks down and explains the GIFT method she created to invite ambitious married entrepreneurs into a new way of looking at themselves and their life and work style:GratitudeImaginationForgivenessTaking Action We talk about where drive and ambition come from, the difference between being creative and being an entrepreneur, where the concept of selfishness comes from, and how Naketa has redefined it for herself and the community of married female entrepreneurs she serves. I share a story about how the word selfish impacted me when I chose to end my previous marriage and how I think of selfishness now. Naketa has a unique perspective on gratitude and why it has to be the real deal, not pretending to be grateful as an excuse for not pursuing our deepest dreams. Mic Drop Moment: “Soft skills are powerful. They ARE the power skills.” If you'd like to connect with Naketa Thigpen (and I recommend that you do) here are some of the options:The Joy Map Method Masterclass: https://www.asknaketa.com/joymapmethod-masterclass-for-married-entrepreneurs/Her book: Selfish ( I am reading it now…) https://amzn.to/3uTnvPVPodcast: Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business https://apple.co/3DIEf0iFind & Follow Naketa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asknaketa/Thinking about working with Diann? If you need the focused attention on your business & life that is only available through 1:1 coaching, click here to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with Diann to see if her 12-week private coaching program is right for you. Free Consultation for 1:1 Coaching Want to add yourself to the waitlist for our next round of coaching groups? There is no obligation, but if you want to get more information, you need to be on the list, so click here: Before you bounce, don't forget to leave a review of The Driven Woman Podcast, I'd love to read it on a future episode! Apple:

My guest today, Naketa Thigpen, and I have so much in common that this interview is actually our third or fourth conversation since we were introduced. We both have a background as licensed clinical social workers, we both have a childhood trauma history and we share very similar views about women and ambition, the patriarchy, and being a bit too out of the box to ever fit in.   Naketa's book, Selfish is currently on my bedside table, and her podcast, Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business is in my earholes on a weekly basis.  We quickly discovered that we can literally talk for hours unless one of us calls it quits and I honestly feel like we have been friends for years, not weeks. The number of female entrepreneurs continues to rise, but there really aren't too many people talking about women and ambition, giving ourselves permission to want, do and have more or the impact of entrepreneurship on marriage.  These intersections are where Naketa is making her mark and creating her thought leader legacy.  Join us for this wide-ranging conversation about being bold, creating joy, and balancing a romantic partnership with a growing business.  In this interview, Naketa breaks down and explains the GIFT method she created to invite ambitious married entrepreneurs into a new way of looking at themselves and their life and work style:GratitudeImaginationForgivenessTaking Action We talk about where drive and ambition come from, the difference between being creative and being an entrepreneur, where the concept of selfishness comes from, and how Naketa has redefined it for herself and the community of married female entrepreneurs she serves.  I share a story about how the word selfish impacted me when I chose to end my previous marriage and how I think of selfishness now.  Naketa has a unique perspective on gratitude and why it has to be the real deal, not pretending to be grateful as an excuse for not pursuing our deepest dreams. Mic Drop Moment:  “Soft skills are powerful. They ARE the power skills.” If you'd like to connect with Naketa Thigpen (and I recommend that you do) here are some of the options:The Joy Map Method Masterclass: https://www.asknaketa.com/joymapmethod-masterclass-for-married-entrepreneurs/Her book: Selfish ( I am reading it now…) https://amzn.to/3uTnvPVPodcast: Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business https://apple.co/3DIEf0iFind & Follow Naketa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asknaketa/Thinking about working with Diann? If you need the focused attention on your business & life that is only available through 1:1 coaching, click here to schedule a free 30-minute consultation with Diann to see if her 12-week private coaching program is right for you. Free Consultation for 1:1 Coaching Want to add yourself to the waitlist for our next round of coaching groups?  There is no obligation, but if you want to get more information, you need to be on the list, so click here: Before you bounce, don't forget to leave a review of The Driven Woman Podcast, I'd love to read it on a future episode!    Apple: https://apple.co/2BZDFzcAndroid: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-driven-woman-1194485

Aligning Purpose and Partnership with Ross & Jeanie Coomber with guest interviewer: Naketa Thigpin In today's episode Jeanie is joined by her husband of 26 years, Ross Coomber. Jeanie refers to Ross as her anchor, confidant and best friend. Ross and Jeanie share how they have grown together in their relationship over the years, from meeting in London in 1994, to Ross leaving the UK to start over in America with Jeanie, to a secret marriage and more. They share their incredible story of supporting each other through life's ups and downs.Jeanie and Ross are interviewed by Naketa Thigpen, a licensed clinical social worker and a masterful relationship advisor who works with entrepreneurial couples. Naketa asks some powerful questions and helps extract some powerful stories and advice from Ross and Jeanie.This is a great episode you don't want to miss! 4:29 Ross and Jeanie share the story of their relationship from dating to secret marriage. 7:08 The move from the UK, US immagration interviews and how family support made all the difference. 9:15 The loss and gain of an identity, early marriage struggles and victories.12:46 Why Ross and Jeanie decided to grow together and build trust before having kids.14:48 Emotional and Physical Intimacy Blocks22:43 How improving yourself can make an impact in the happiness of your marriage. 26:46 Fun question for Ross: “Jeanie has to wear the same outfit for 6 months straight and you have to pick it out, what is she wearing?”28:48 How imago therapy reshaped Ross & Jeanie's relationship. 35:13 Another Fun Couple Question: “How do you play together?”38:48 Words of advice from Ross and Jeanie43:40 “We don't need each other but we want each other.” Subscribe: Warriors At Work PodcastsWebsite: Jeaniecoomber.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomberLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w

Words like self-care and pause are not common phrases you hear among ambitious, hard charging, forward thinking trailblazers but it should be! Naketa Ren Thigpen, an expert Balance and Relationship Advisor, Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist and Author shares her wisdom on the power of the pause and what means to to re-charge your spirit as a strategy. As we continue to manage through the personal and professional challenges of life, please choose to give yourself the time to be in this conversation. Naketa's energy and practical advice will fill your soul with the love and fuel you need to live your best life!

The Luminaries Edition of the Balance Boldly Podcast is a dedication to outstanding WOMEN who inspire, influence, and ignite a better tomorrow with the courageous work they implement today!In this episode of the Luminaries edition seating with Naketa Ren Thigpen, let's welcome Lekeshia Angelique, she is an Army Veteran, Mom, Coach, Taco Aficionado, and creator of safe spaces to educate folks. The key to change is knowledge and empathy.  And she has deepened into the mission to empower not only black women but every human to have a powerful voice and an equitable seat at any table they desire to be seated at. There's a quote that you wrote or were inspired by on Facebook, that sat with me so deeply “The best leadership starts with the best conversations” [Naketa Thigpen 2:58]What I found in my own journey to leadership was that people just want it to be heard. And that's what made me a lot different was that I listened and then took action instead of taking action without listening. [Lekeshia Angelique 4:41] More about Lekeshia AngeliqueMy unique educational background has also led me (unknowingly) to be in the position I am in today, owning my own business doing exactly what I love. I completed a year under the mentorship of the Diversity and Inclusion Executive at Colgate, where I gained valuable lessons and practical, hands-on experience in a large corporate setting.Contact: Lekeshia AngeliqueWebsite: www.lekeshiaangelique.com Social Media: LinkedIn: /in/lekeshiaangeliqueFacebook: /lekeshiamoore81 If you are willing and ready, let's shake the shame and spread healing & hope to women ready to get more of what they want. Order a copy of my survivor memoir and personal transformational story for yourself or a friend. Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love and Laugh Your Way to Joy at Amazon or anywhere books are found.  Subscribe, REVIEW, Share & Balance BoldlyRecently Rated #8 by Feedspot on The Top 35 Women in Business Podcast to Follow in 2020! On the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.If you want to dive deeper into topics around work/life (and LOVE), expounding on how to leverage the intimacy advantage in your business join me in our free private group on Facebook: Certified Selfish.   Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube.Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!

Aligning Purpose and Partnership with Ross & Jeanie Coomber with guest interviewer: Naketa Thigpin In today's episode Jeanie is joined by her husband of 26 years, Ross Coomber. Jeanie refers to Ross as her anchor, confidant and best friend. Ross and Jeanie share how they have grown together in their relationship over the years, from meeting in London in 1994, to Ross leaving the UK to start over in America with Jeanie, to a secret marriage and more. They share their incredible story of supporting each other through life's ups and downs.Jeanie and Ross are interviewed by Naketa Thigpen, a licensed clinical social worker and a masterful relationship advisor who works with entrepreneurial couples. Naketa asks some powerful questions and helps extract some powerful stories and advice from Ross and Jeanie.This is a great episode you don't want to miss! 4:29 Ross and Jeanie share the story of their relationship from dating to secret marriage. 7:08 The move from the UK, US immagration interviews and how family support made all the difference. 9:15 The loss and gain of an identity, early marriage struggles and victories.12:46 Why Ross and Jeanie decided to grow together and build trust before having kids.14:48 Emotional and Physical Intimacy Blocks22:43 How improving yourself can make an impact in the happiness of your marriage. 26:46 Fun question for Ross: “Jeanie has to wear the same outfit for 6 months straight and you have to pick it out, what is she wearing?”28:48 How imago therapy reshaped Ross & Jeanie's relationship. 35:13 Another Fun Couple Question: “How do you play together?”38:48 Words of advice from Ross and Jeanie43:40 “We don't need each other but we want each other.” Subscribe: Warriors At Work PodcastsWebsite: Jeaniecoomber.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/986666321719033/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanie_coomber/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeanie_coomberLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanie-coomber-90973b4/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbMZ2HyNNyPoeCSqKClBC_w

Selfish. It's a powerful word and a label that many women fear when we focus on our business success or self-care. But why is that?With her new book, "Selfish," Naketa Thigpen wants to challenge that, "change the conversation, and redefine the terms used to make so many women play small."Naketa is considered the number one balance and relationship advisor globally, a licensed clinical social worker whose expertise in trauma and psychotherapy has informed the basis of her professional career over the past 25 years. Her company, ThigPro, advises couples on having a happy marriage while also growing a business. One of the keys to success? Women need to work on their relationship with themselves before deepening their relationship with their partners.In her work, Naketa noticed that when women entrepreneurs focus on their business and start to succeed, their relationship with their partner sometimes suffers. We dive into why women always seem to be the ones addressing relationship issues and why Naketa only works with brave men who are willing to show up, take responsibility, and do the work. We also explore how trauma can cause disembodiment and how that can hinder our relationship with ourselves and our partners. Naketa shares her own experiences with trauma and how she had to build a business while simultaneously dealing with past trauma. She encourages listeners to acknowledge and accept their own trauma stories and to take responsibility for their healing, urging us not to compare and belittle our traumas. Listen to this fascinating discussion on accepting ourselves as multifaceted individuals and “Living in the space of “And.”This week’s Joy: Naketa’s joy comes from those small, deeper connections with family, currently online via video communication. Zooming with her grandbabies brings her joy!This week’s Hustle: Naketa shares her formula for joy:Balance + healthy relationships x intimacy(²).Listen to the episode for her full formula breakdown!Resources & Links: Naketa Thigpen on LinkedIn Naketa Thigpen on Instagram Naketa Thigpen on Twitter ThigPro ThigPro on LinkedIn ThigPro on Facebook ThigPro on Youtube Marvelous, our online teaching & coaching platform Selfish

In this episode, you'll learn: All about balance and relationship advisor Naketa Thigpen The difference between busy and productive (and the power of reframing your dialogue/verbiage)  How Naketa and her husband are proudly celebrating the tenth anniversary of their global personal development company, ThigPro, which serves power couples and fast-scaling women entrepreneurs who want to live fully  What to do when your personal life takes a hit as a result of focusing too much on being a high achiever  How your level of burnout directly impacts your bedroom behavior The power of connecting with your inner child to let go of past traumas  How to handle resenting your partner and how to overcome being just "roommates" with your significant other (not just as it relates to physical intimacy, but emotional intimacy as well!) Why you MUST be selfish (and the history behind it) That it's crucial to take the time to explore what's unhealed in you- you can't do that when you're running from all the noise.  Being booked and busy often boils down to the need to avoid ourselves and the issues we don't want to face Advice on how to heal attachment and abandonment wounds That your circumstances/past don't have to define you. Plus, tips on navigating your way around your story. That you don't have to choose between scaling businesses/thriving financially AND have a desirable family life Storms mean change, and change brings opportunity growth. That Naketa uses aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy to help entrepreneurs break through their barriers (as well as using tools like mindfulness/meditation) Ways to reignite the fire in your relationships The difference between your "forever love" being someone that you need vs. someone that you want. (And that sometimes the person you are with first isn't that forever love, and that's OKAY!) It's normal/healthy to value your alone time. Shake the shame from the mistakes you've made! Navigating your way around relationships in the bedroom to the boardroom  The power of focusing on the good (and rewriting our stories for success) You can be GREAT and still have some stuff you need to work through/on; the challenge is awareness/acknowledgment of what needs to change. How to push past perfectionism and find value in vulnerability (without making everything about you!) Why we must all do a better job of listening to listen instead of listening to add our thoughts/feelings/beliefs To permit yourself to pause Why each person in a relationship needs to be SHAVED (seen, heard, appreciated, validated, edified, desired) That establishing more explicit boundaries will allow for a greater feeling of overall balance (boundaries around your devotion, habits, expectations, energy management capacity, perspectives, etc.) It's okay to change your mind and adjust your plans/actions accordingly. Learn to create your truth around what you want out of your life/business/relationships Self-love and self-care don't always look like the same thing. Are you doing what's necessary to nurture yourself?   Interested in learning more about our guest, Naketa Thigpen? Certified Selfish Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/certifiedselfish Naketa's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asknaketa/   For more insight and inspiration on becoming radically fulfilled, follow me @stormybarbara on Instagram and be sure to check out www.stormybarbara.com

Psychotherapist, trauma specialist, sexology and relationship expert, and author of the international bestselling book, Selfish, Naketa Thigpen shows us how to set healthy boundaries and navigate through our relationships with love, compassion, and sexual connection. She’ll unpack exactly what it means to be selfish and why leaning into this concept can help to cultivate some of the most incredible relationships in our lives.

We had the pleasure of chatting with a powerhouse of a woman! Naketa Ren Thigpen is a Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, Sexology and Relationship expert. She has become the go-to for fast-scaling married women entrepreneurs and power couples seeking to balance love and success without dimming or apologizing for their ambition. In this episode, we cover:The Formula to Maintaining Inner Balance - even when life gets crazyHow to Make Space for What You Desire - when you're already at capacityHow More Intimacy Can Make You More SuccessfulA Practice to Start Cultivating More Intimacy in Your Life TODAYA Technique for Power Couples to Experience Deeper Connection How to Not Be Scared of Your Partner's Power and Success, But Rather Celebrate it and Help Facilitate it Radiant Relationship Academy is now open for enrollment!⁣⁣Inside, Meleah guides you through fully healing from past toxic or traumatizing relationships to become confident in re-creating or attracting a healthy, supportive, deeply intimate love WITHOUT repeating the same patterns, ignoring the red flags, or falling for the same emotionally unavailable partners. ⁣⁣If you’re ready to really get to the root of why the same cycles keep happening in your relationships, heal the trauma of the past, rebuild your confidence and self worth and step into your RADIANT, FULL BODY YES in intimacy, love, and pleasure… ⁣⁣Book a Clarity Call with Meleah to see if you're the right fit: https://calendly.com/sistersthatstray/coaching.⁣⁣You can also get more info by emailing: hello@sistersthatstray.com.⁣⁣Join us inside our monthly membership, Light Warriors Rising,  if you are an empath or highly sensitive woman who wants to:⁣⁣> Stop People Pleasing⁣> Regulate Your Emotions⁣> Communicate Healthier⁣> Set Better Boundaries⁣> Increase Your Self-Respect⁣Our Power, Purpose, & Pleasure Retreat in Costa Rica is THIS May 27-31, 2021: you can find details on our website at https://www.sistersthatstray.com/retreat. ⁣Thank you so much for listening to this episode of the 2 Woke Sisters Podcast! We would love to hear from you ~ Find us on Instagram at @sistersthatstray and DM us to tell what resonated with you the most in this episode. We can’t wait to connect! xoSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/sistersthatstray)

In this episode, Andrea Freeman is joined by Naketa Thigpen as they talk about how couples can define both their own successes and their relationship without sacrificing any aspect of their lives. Known as the number one balance and relationship advisor in the world, Naketa shares all kinds of tips on how power couples can be successful in their businesses without sacrificing their relationship and vice versa. Tune in for a juicy conversation!   Here's what to expect in this episode: How can couples achieve success in the bedroom AND the boardroom? It's okay to be selfish when you're exhausted. Your business nor your marriage will not crumble if you decide to take a break Emotional intimacy is what we need to get excited. Do things that stimulate you emotionally! The power of creating our own joy, and not letting it find us. And many more!   About Naketa:   Naketa Thigman helps exhausted power couples and married women entrepreneurs to reconnect with their forever love and amplify their intimacy when they find themselves sacrificing their relationships, because they're so consumed with the wild success that they're having in business. Naketa is known as the number one balance and relationship advisor in the world. As an international best selling author of the book “Selfish”, keynote speaker, podcast host and CEO, Naketa has  equipped countless high profile women and a few brave men with the tools to recalibrate their power dynamics, redefine their romance, and close the love gap to achieve whole success.   Website: www.thigpro.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asknaketa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asknaketa/   Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love and Laugh Your Way to Joy https://www.amazon.com/Selfish-Permission-Pause-Live-Laugh/dp/1732983801   For more tips and strategies follow along with Andrea: Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/uplevelcollective Website - https://www.andreafreemanconsulting.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/afreeman_insta/  

Naketa Ren Thigpen, LCSW broke barriers and glass ceilings nearly ten years ago when she architected her professional skill set as a Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, Sexology and Relationship expert with strategically infused tenets of breakthrough success coaching to raise the bar and create ripples inside the personal development industry. Now regarded as the #1 Balance & Relationship Advisor in the World, Naketa has become the go-to for fast-scaling married women entrepreneurs and power couples seeking to balance love and success without dimming or apologizing for their spirited ambition. As creator of the breakthrough paradigm the Joy Map Method, International Best Selling Author ofthe book Selfish, Transformative Empowerment Speaker and CEO of ThigPro Balance andRelationship Management Institute, Naketa and her team set out every day to inspire, equip and empower her client-partners to amplify intimacy 360° across all key relationships so they can createjoy and achieve WHOLE SUCCESS! Committed just as much to breaking barriers as she is to fully living the life she teaches others, Naketa’s creating safe spaces for crucial conversations as a leading Podcast Host, Wife, Mother, Minister & g-bunny (grandmother). Ladies, Naketa is SO MUCH FUN! Seriously, I don't think I have laughed so many times in an interview.    Amongst all the amazing laughs and lightheartedness, she serves up a crazy amount of valuable insight and tangible tips when it comes to balancing all the roles we play in life.    In this episode you will learn about:    1. Her formula for balance 2. How we can truly ENJOY the journey  3. The Joy Map Method    She truly is one of a kind and I a honored to share this conversation with you today.    Connect with Naketa: www.thigpro.com media@thigpro.com Facebook: asknaketa Instagram: @asknaketa  Connect with Sarah  Peace and Productivity Planner Facebook Group Instagram www.asimplybiglife.com  

“Stick with the definition [of selfish] if you want. If you want to say that it’s to fill your ego because it’s all about you, stick with it. I’ve redefined it as a personal intimate gift to create my joy. It’s that space that I need to do what I need to do for me, call it selfish, so that I have more to give freely.” - Naketa Thigpen I’m so excited to be bringing today’s guest back to the podcast, because her first appearance on Brave By Design was one of our most popular and talked about episodes. You may remember Naketa Thigpen, who spoke about work life balance and overcoming addiction to stress in that episode that aired early last year, and what we talk about today almost feels like a continuation of that amazing conversation. Naketa R. Thigpen, LCSW, is regarded as the #1 Balance & Relationship Advisor in the World, is the President & CEO of ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, a global personal development company headquartered in Philadelphia, PA that's revivifying the industry.In this episode Naketa reveals how having an addiction to stress led her to redefine what being “selfish” really means, and the way being selfish can play a huge role in your personal and professional life. What she shares here is fascinating, and I hope you find it informative, and timely, during these challenging times. Connect with Naketa: https://thigpro.com/Remember to hit SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen to podcasts!What You’ll Hear In This Episode: How the word “selfish” was, and still is today, weaponized against women [3:30]What are some of the detrimental effects of not doing anything for yourself [6:56]How do we start to be more selfish [15:51]Why you need to be completely open and honest with the people in your life about your boundaries [21:57] The key difference between being “nice” and being “kind” [28:31]Actions steps you can take right now to slow down and assess what is going on in your body [38:45] Ways to be kind to yourself, starting now [40:39]Naketa’s thoughts on admitting what you really want, and the role that self-pleasure plays in being selfish [41:23]Additional Links & Resources:Tired of choosing between energy for your business and energy for your marriage? Join Naketa for her Free 5 Day Experience: The Joy Map Method Masterclass for Married Women Entrepreneurs Who Want More...Register here> www.asknaketa.com/joymapmethod-masterclass/Her Instagram, Facebook & LinkedInNaketa's First Appearance on Brave By DesignHer Books Support the show (https://www.paypal.me/bravebydesign)

Today we are talking to Naketa Thigpen, who helps exhausted power couples and married women entrepreneurs reconnect with their forever love and amplify their intimacy when they find themselves sacrificing their relationships because they are so consumed with the wild success they are experiencing in business. She is an international bestselling author of the book “Selfish”, keynote speaker, podcast host and CEO. Using her mathematical formula, she equips countless high profile women and a few brave men with tools to recalibrate their power dynamics. Her acronym, C.A.T.C.H. teaches people to be selfish so that they can be selfless in other ways.  Naketa has taught people how to create their own joy and maintain balance in business and in relationships. She also shares with us her S.H.A.V.E. acronym that you do not want to miss!! You can find Naketa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/certifiedselfish/ Or her website: https://thigpro.com Join Naketa for her Free 5 Day Experience: The Joy Map Method Masterclass for Married Women Entrepreneurs Who Want More... Register here> https://www.asknaketa.com/joymapmethod-masterclass/ Don't forget, if you want to get lucky this St. Patrick's Day to join the 14 Day Intimacy Challenge here: https://onthebrightersideofmarriage.com/14-day-challenge

Mind Of A Mentor #118 - Naketa Thigpen (Balance & Relationship Advisor) by Ossa CollectiveMind of a Mentor is an Ossa original show hosted by Marla Isackson, Founder and CEO of Ossa Collective women's podcast network. For more information about Ossa, visit: https://ossacollective.com/Follow Ossa on Socials- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ossaforpodcasters/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ossa-collective/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ossacollectivenetwork

Mind Of A Mentor #118 - Naketa Thigpen (Balance & Relationship Advisor) by Ossa Collective

Can you remember the last time you paused? If you answered no tune in as returning guest Naketa Thigpen, author of Selfish.. Permission to Pause, Live, Love and Laugh Your Way To Joy shares how we can put ourselves on the top of the list. Naketa Ren Thigpen, LCSW broke barriers and glass ceilings nearly ten years ago when she architected her professional skill set as a Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, Sexology and Relationship expert with strategically infused tenets of breakthrough success coaching to raise the bar and create ripples inside the personal development industry. Now regarded as the #1 Balance & Relationship Advisor in the World, Naketa has become the go-to for fast-scaling married women entrepreneurs and power couples seeking to balance love and success without dimming or apologizing for their spirited ambition. As creator of the breakthrough paradigm the Joy Map Method, International Best Selling Author of the book Selfish, Transformative Empowerment Speaker and CEO of ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, Naketa and her team set out every day to inspire, equip and empower her client-partners to amplify intimacy 360% across all key relationships so they can create joy and achieve WHOLE SUCCESS! Committed just as much to breaking barriers as she is to fully living the life she teaches others, Naketa’s creating safe spaces for crucial conversations as a leading Podcast Host, Wife, Mother, Minister & g-bunny (grandmother). If you need help getting organized to reinvent yourself click the following link to learn how I can help you Strategize and Organize. Check this week's product selection storage can be beautiful from my organizing shop on Amazon. This episode’s book selection is Selfish.. Permission to Pause, Live, Love and Laugh Your Way To Joy. Join my FREE Facebook Group For Women Ready To Live Life Totally Organized. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Words like self-care and pause are not common phrases you hear among ambitious, hard charging, forward thinking trailblazers but it should be! Naketa Ren Thigpen, an expert balance and relationship advisor, Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist and Author shares her wisdom on the power of the pause and what means to to re-charge your spirit as a strategy! As we continue to manage through the personal and professional challenges of life, please choose to give yourself the time to be in this conversation. Naketa's energy will fill your heart and your mind with the love and fuel you need to live your best life!

Jess and Margy are the co owners of Interview Connections, the first and leading podcast booking agency. This is the podcast where you will learn all about podcast guesting and how to leverage podcast interviews to grow your brand awareness. On today’s episode of Rock the Podcast, we’re rebroadcasting a panel on podcast guesting, hosted by Nikki Nash! Nikki is a marketing expert, Hay House author, and the creator of the Market Your Genius brand. Nikki brought on Michelle Bosch, Co-Founder of Orbit Investments and the Land Profit Generator Program, Myoshia Boykin-Anderson, founder and CEO of one of the leading IT Consulting companies in the country, Naketa Thigpen, balance and relationship Advisor and CEO of ThigPro, and our very own Margy Feldhuhn! The first question that Nikki brought to the panel was: What had you say, “I’m interested in using podcast guesting for my brand and my business?” One of the reasons that Michelle loves leveraging the podcast guesting strategy is because of the time that podcast interviews allow her to explain exactly what she does, and who can benefit from her services. Michelle notes that having a mindset of service is key for podcast guesting, and that she always comes to interviews thinking about how she can help the audience. Michelle adds that while podcast guesting used to be a “nice to have” marketing strategy, it’s become an absolute necessity in 2020. Myoshia discussed how podcast guesting allowed her a visibility that she would have never achieved otherwise. Not only did podcast guesting increase Myoshia’s reach in an incredible way, she also pointed out that her podcast interviews bring her a continuous ROI because they are evergreen. She could guest on a podcast that might reach an ideal client a year later!  Margy brought up the idea of how podcasts offer a smaller, but much more engaged, audience. An Interview Connections client had been making regular TV and radio appearances, but wasn’t seeing a lot of leads come through. Once he began podcast guesting, he saw a 400% ROI. Margy also shared about how important it is to leverage high-end networking opportunities and build relationships with podcast hosts. Naketa, who hosts her own podcast, talked about how she wanted to create a safe space for high-level individuals to talk about their journey. Naketa wanted to leverage these interviews as a gift to her community, and her specifically curated audience. Nikki then asked about everyone’s nurturing period. How long does it take for someone to say “I heard you on a podcast, and now I’m ready to buy.” Michelle uses a two-pronged approach in her call to action. She invites listeners to join her free Facebook group, but Michelle also offers a consultation call for any listener who might be ready to take the next step. She also has a special landing page link that she’ll only use on podcasts, so they can track exactly which leads are coming from podcast interviews. (Because of this link, Michelle knows that she has made over $150,00 in sales just from podcast interviews!) Michelle said that it’s important to be available, whenever your lead is ready to buy - which could be right away or in a few months from when they first hear you. Margy considers podcast guesting a mid-term to long-term strategy. While some clients see a really fast ROI from one or two interviews, it’s more likely that you’ll see success from consistently getting out there on podcasts. Margy’s CTA is also to join a free Facebook community, featuring loads of content and trainings. Generally once someone is in the Facebook group, if they’re going to convert, they will during a live launch which Margy hosts once a month! Myoshia has a free Facebook group that she will promote in her CTA as well! Myoshia typically sees leads convert after 6-8 weeks, but sometimes it will take longer. The time in between someone joining the group and converting is certainly not time wasted. Myoshia pointed out that the free Facebook community shows your integrity. It shows that you care about more than the sale, you really want to help your leads and see them succeed. Nikki then asked, “What’s one thing people need to know before they jump into using podcasting for business growth?” Myoshia believes that one of the most important things is to have 100% clarity around your message. Her biggest piece of advice is to show up as your true self. If you can focus on that, your results will be phenomenal. If you can shine as your authentic self, someone listening will be inspired to take action. Naketa recommended that you look at your “why.” Why do you want to start podcast guesting? If it’s just because other people are doing it, you might not be in the right place to start. Naketa says to look at why you want to connect, and what gifts you can bring to the community that are within your bandwidth. Michelle’s number one thing people need to know before podcast guesting is to have a service mindset. Michelle gets out on podcasts to spread her message and be of service. She wants to stay in her zone of genius, and not waste time on researching and pitching the right shows. Michelle, who works with us here at Interview Connections, highly recommends working with an established agency! Margy’s best piece of advice is to be all-in. She sees many people dabble in podcast guesting, with one foot in and one foot out, and they don’t really see results. Margy believes that if you can’t commit a full year to the podcast guesting strategy, you shouldn’t even start. For this strategy to really work for people, they need to make it a regular part of their marketing budget. Connect with Michelle on facebook or at her website! Connect with Myoshia on facebook or at her website! Connect with Nikki at her website and listen to her podcast! Connect with Naketa on facebook and listen to her podcast!

There are a lot of decisions you need to make when you are an entrepreneur that can feel overwhelming and personal. Sometimes we move quickly, both feet in, often without a plan or much experience at all. We don't honor our boundaries, we move too quickly but we rarely talk about the permission to pause. In this episode we talk to Naketa R. Thigpen, LCSW, regarded as the #1 Balance & Relationship Advisor in the World and the CEO of ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, a global personal development company headquartered in Philadelphia, PA that's revivifying the industry. She is an international best selling author in seven categories and over a dozen hot new releases on Amazon for her recently published survivor memoir entitled "Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love and Laugh Your Way to Joy" Topics we cover: Why you can't take things personally when it comes to your business How to ignore the people who shade you Being mindful of the kind of help you ask for and being ready to receive it How having a sense of self helps with the courage you need to be an entrepreneur How coaching support can get you prepared for what you need Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in our episodes are not the opinions of our podcast or our sponsors. Episode Sponsor: Jasmin Haley DBA Beyond the Prophy LLC Subscribe Here To Our Podcast Join our Free Facebook Group How to contact guest: www.thigpro.com

There are a lot of decisions you need to make when you are an entrepreneur that can feel overwhelming and personal. Sometimes we move quickly, both feet in, often without a plan or much experience at all. We don’t honor our boundaries, we move too quickly but we rarely talk about the permission to pause.  In this episode we talk to Naketa R. Thigpen, LCSW, regarded as the #1 Balance & Relationship Advisor in the World and the CEO of ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, a global personal development company headquartered in Philadelphia, PA that’s revivifying the industry. She is an international best selling author in seven categories and over a dozen hot new releases on Amazon for her recently published survivor memoir entitled "Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love and Laugh Your Way to Joy" Topics we cover:   Why you can’t take things personally when it comes to your business  How to ignore the people who shade you  Being mindful of the kind of help you ask for and being ready to receive it  How having a sense of self helps with the courage you need to be an entrepreneur  How coaching support can get you prepared for what you need   Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in our episodes are not the opinions of our podcast or our sponsors.   Episode Sponsor: Jasmin Haley DBA Beyond the Prophy LLC Subscribe  Here To Our Podcast Join our Free Facebook Group   How to contact guest: www.thigpro.com

Naketa’s story will both break your heart and fill you with hope. It’s the JOY and hope that lingers. Beautiful gems of what’s possible arise when you are willing to shatter the internal blocks built through difficult times and thus reveal your brilliance, shining there all along. This conversation reflects the heart of what Brilliance at Work is all about, clarity, conviction and great work from the center of your being and Naketa is a beautiful example of this in this episode. Get full show notes and more information here: http://michellebarryfranco.com/episode110

What do you and a MIT grad who was also the Grand Champion of Teachable’s 2019 Creator Challenge have in common? How about your desire to do things differently, with no pretense, and no mask! On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast with Naketa R. Thigpen, the well-traveled investor, Teri Ijeoma, takes us along her journey to leaving her position as an assistant principal at an elementary school to creating her balance with a business she runs from the beach! Teri started off simply wanting to supplement her income which morphed into her being a investor full time with trade and travel as her new normal. How many of us would love to create an opportunity for ourselves that allowed us to experiment with working on and off every 6-months! Teri, a woman of faith and substance, lays it out transparently and succinctly, starting with opening about the importance of being true to yourself at every level. Tune in on your favorite podcast app and get the goods on how to create more of what you want! More about Teri:Teri Ijeoma began her professional career working in education and non-profits. When she started trading stocks nine years ago, she initially saw it as an opportunity to simply supplement her income. However, she was so successful with this side hustle that in 2017, she decided to quit her job, travel the world, and begin trading full-time. While traveling, Teri was constantly asked to show others how she was successfully trading in the stock market.She set up and taught her first class in Thailand, her second in Vietnam, and had a fully-fledged curriculum created by the time she returned to the States. Teri now offers an online curriculum that shares her investing strategies with people all over the world. She also partners with organizations and companies to train and empower individuals to achieve financial freedom and build wealth through investing.Teri received her Bachelors degree in Management Science from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and her Masters in Media and Communications from Dallas Theological Seminary. She was named 2018 Entrepreneur of the Year by National Black MBA Association. Contact Teri:Website: www.itradeandtravel.comInstagram: @imaninvestorwww.facebook.com/investwithteriSubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Be sure to check out our new weekly livestreams of #LetsTalkIntimacy @asknaketa on Facebook Now the 3rd Thursday at 11:30am EST/8:30am PST every month (except August)!!!. Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY! Thank you for listening!

Wouldn’t it be great to create the life you truly want and have work-life balance?  My guest explains how to achieve that.Dave Bookbinder goes Behind The Numbers with Naketa Thigpen, President and CEO of Thigpro Balance and Relationship Management Institute.In this episode Naketa shares her holistic approach to creating better relationships in your personal life and at work…Check out more of Behind The Numbers on YouTubeBehind The Numbers is available wherever you get your podcastsPlease subscribe to keep up with the latest episodes, and please rate the podcast so that others might find it.Want to share your insights with the business community? Message me to learn how you can be a guest on Behind The Numbers. BehindTheNumbersDB@Gmail.com 

A consultant with Twitter, GE, and Intel, the #1 Transformational Speaker for Fortune 500 companies, Laura Khalil is a force to be reckoned with. Helping companies across the globe close the leadership and wage gap for women, today, Laura opens up with us about why it’s important to be courageous and destroy our tendency to accept the disease the please that so many ambitious women (and a few brave men) tend to have. On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast with Naketa R. Thigpen, Laura Khalil dives in on how to create clear and kind boundaries that not only set the tone for a healthy relationship, it can help clean up one that may need a bit of sprucing. Laura’s clients, raving fans, and colleagues have embraced the traits that once penalized her as an employee as her greatest leadership assets, starting with her optimistic view on the happenings of life. Courage is key when you are faced with unexpected change, challenges or even conflict. Tune in and here how Laura Khalil helps her clients shift perspective with with a dose clarity about how they were created to be brave by design. Contact Laura Khalil: www.forceofbadassery.comTwitter: @4ceofbadasseryFacebook: /CoachingWithCourageIG: @forceofbadasserySubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. Be sure to check out our new weekly livestreams of #LetsTalkIntimacy @asknaketa on IG/YouTube/Facebook beginning 2/20/2020 Thursday’s at 11:30am EST. Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY! Thank you for listening!

From humble beginnings working for McDonald’s to becoming an international business and mindset strategist with clients in 30 countries, our featured expert this week has created the balanced life she deserves! On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast with Naketa R. Thigpen, you will have the opportunity to hear from Lenka Lutonska, author of Energetic Selling and Marketing, who helps women all of the world start their own coaching businesses, and get high-value clients, while still making room for what matters most in her life (and LOVE). Lenka is fully transparent and shares how pushing past your fears to take bigger leaps create bigger rewards for not only you, but for everyone connected to you. Stepping into your power with the confidence to follow your calling is no easy task (and) Lenka pulls back the curtain on a few steps she took to find her courage to do just that. Tune into this episode and get ready to leap! More about LenkaBorn in Slovakia, Lenka Lutonska moved to the UK at the age of 19 with a dream to ‘change the world’. She’s now an international business and mindset strategist for women entrepreneurs, the author of “Energetic Selling and Marketing”, an international trainer of NLP, a professional speaker and a passionate believer in every woman’s right to have the life and business she truly loves. Contact Lenkawww.lenkalutonska.comhttps://www.facebook.com/Lutonska/https://www.instagram.com/lenkalutonska/?hl=enhttps://twitter.com/Lenka_Lutonskahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/lenkalutonska/https://www.pinterest.co.uk/lenkalutonska/ ***Be sure to check out Lenka’s 4 part Launch & Sell Out Bootcamp here: https://www.lenkalutonska.com/lsob-97-specialSubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. Be sure to check out our new weekly livestreams of #LetsTalkIntimacy @asknaketa on IG/YouTube/Facebook beginning 2/20/2020 Thursday’s at 11:30am EST. Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY! Thank you for listening!

Are you ready to move past pain, trauma and limitations in your life? Tune in to this incredible episode where balance and relationship advisor, Naketa Thigpen guides you through: *Where does impostor syndrome come from? *How do we break through the layers and outside forces to claim our power and authenticity? *What did Naketa do to figure out her life/work balance and how did her new entrepreneurship emerged from it? *What is Naketa’s personal and professional mission? *What can help you overcome the “I’m not enough” or “I’m not ready” syndrome? *What pragmatic tool can you use to move beyond pain, abuse and trauma? *How does Naketa create joy in and what would it take for you to create joy in your life? Connect with Naketa @http://www.thigpro.com Instagram @asknaketa Balance Boldly Podcast Her Book: Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love, and Laugh Your Way to Joy Upcoming workshop: Flip the fear-Break the Barriers!  Would you like to explore what else is possible beyond limitations in your life? Visit http://www.VeronicaParker44.com Could you please subscribe to this show, share with your friends, leave us a juicy review and 5 glowing stars on iTunes? Thank you for being you!

On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast with Naketa R. Thigpen, there was an urgency to speak to someone with a mind to not only do good work, but someone who does that work with both high integrity and a full sense of self. All too often, great people with good intentions, show up to their work with only half of themselves. Often feeling like they need to hide portions of themselves for fear that the clients or even teammates simply wouldn’t understand them. Perhaps they’d even judge them for being so enthusiastic, optimistic, or upbeat. Not this guest! Our featured expert this week is Kirsten M. Toler, a Tax Senior Manager with Friedman LLP. She has over 25 years of combined experience effectively balanced between public accounting and private industry, focused mainly on client service and tax. Kirsten is also energetic, informative, and true to her core. Kirsten takes us inside her journey with a look at a unique professional career path that led her to incorporate her passion for understanding and strengthening emotional intelligence. Her intention to bring her full self to work and avoid exhausting herself with over compartmentalizing her gifts, helped to decrease the stress that goes with the joys of mothering teenagers and being a doting wife on top of her full investment in clients at work. Tune in and hear how to stay true to your core and maximize your potential! More about KirstenKirsten has a diverse background and is known by some as a Rockstar CPA and Strategist. When she’s not spending her time working with clients, loving on her husband, children, and family; Kirsten makes room to speak at the Girl’s Career Institute, as a Mentor on the Gail Bierbaum Rider Women’s Leadership Council, and Subject Matter Expert Panelist for UBS ‘Monetizing Your Life’s Work’ program. Contact KirstenWebsite: https://www.friedmanllp.com/267.866.1742Phone: 267.866.1742email: ktoler@friedmanllp.comSubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. Be sure to check out our new weekly livestreams of #LetsTalkIntimacy @asknaketa on IG/YouTube/Facebook beginning 2/20/2020 Thursday’s at 11:30am EST. Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY! Thank you for listening!

Feel like you need to smother or hide pieces of yourself in order to get what you want? You want people take you more seriously and invite you to the table? Well here on the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women (and a few brave men), we say, Nope! Our guest, Grammy Award Winning Speaker, Trainer, Culture maven, and professional stand-up comedian says there is indeed another way and it begins with embracing it all. On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast with Naketa R. Thigpen sits down one of our favorite folks, Theresa Hummel-Krallinger who can rock or a suit and heels or throw or something more casual and still have you out of your seat and high-fiving your way to awesomeness by the time she’s through with you. Theresa dives in and shares how FOMO (fear of missing out) became a tool in her toolbox helping her to build her own table instead of it being a chokehold around her goals. Tune in to find out how you can show up fully as all of you, give the appropriate doses to the masses so they can retain what’s most nurturing for them and love yourself even more for it. All ambitiously bold and brave are welcome. More about Theresa,Theresa Hummel-Krallinger , known for her humorous and interactive presentations, is a seasoned trainer, speaker, coach, culture maven, and professional stand-up comedian. Past-President of Greater Philadelphia ATD and Blue Bell Toastmasters, she currently serves on the non-credit faculty at Temple University, teaching courses in business communications and leadership. Theresa moderates “Meet the Author” at the Pyramid Club, a monthly program for business book discussions and is a recent Grammy Award Winner for the hit show hosted by Grover Silcox, Counter Culture TV on PBS39Contact Theresa:Website: https://www.highfiveperformance.comPhiladelphia Networking: www.meettheauthorpc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tkrallinger/Twitter: https://twitter.com/theresahkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/HighFiveTraining/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/treesehk/Subscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. Be sure to check out our new weekly livestreams of #LetsTalkIntimacy @asknaketa on IG/YouTube/Facebook every Thursday at 11:30am EST. Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY! Thank you for listening!

We are in season 17 of the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women In Business (and a few brave men) and it’s, 2020 the beginning of a fresh new decade. Do you hear me? So, if you are sitting in a place where you felt like there was the woulda-coulda-shoulda anvil hanging over your head because you get didn't get something done yesterday or last year, it's okay, breathe easy. Today is about how to celebrate small wins! Most of the high-achievers I speak with are feeling exactly like you, like there’s not enough time, the new year’s already flying so fast and there’s so much to do. It’s hard to turn it off, but you can turn it down. Give yourself a little permission to pause and appreciate what you did get finished or at least framed out. On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast with Naketa R. Thigpen sits down with Christina Gatteri, Certified Financial Planner and Advisor who loves spending time outdoors hiking, gardening, or at the beach when she’s not helping people plan smart for what they want most. Tune in and hear how Christina broke free from the traditional ways of the corporate machine and stepped out into a brave new adventure to be more human in how she helps! This podcast episode is chock full of work/life nuggets that can help you in your personal and professional life, if you’re willing…. More about Christina,For years, Christina and her partners worked under a terrible broker-dealer. After some tiring years, they decided they wanted to break out of the corporate machine as they disagreed with the policies and prices. By breaking out, they were able to do business with integrity and within the purview of their own system. Christina and her partners’ main goal is to put the ‘human’ back into financial planning. Since then, Christina is living the life she always wanted while still being true to herself and her clients. She is able to do a job she loves while still spending time with the people she loves.Christina’s passion is helping young families realize financial success – regardless of the unexpected turns, their life may take.Contact Christina:Christina M. Angelone-Gatteri, CFP®, CRPC®Financial Advisorhttps://myinnovativeplan.com/christina-gatteri/https://www.facebook.com/christinagatteri/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinaangelonegatteri/ https://www.instagram.com/christina.g_me.next.year/ http://www.menextyear.com Subscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. Be sure to check out our new weekly livestreams of #LetsTalkIntimacy @asknaketa on IG/YouTube/Facebook every Thursday at 11:30am EST. Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY! Thank you for listening!

High level corporate trainer, career coach, and transition specialist, Lisè Schwarts joins your host, Naketa R. Thigpen on the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men). In addition to helping executives and high-level professionals find their rhythm inside the off-beat melodies this new world of technology, social media, and algorithm geared application maze offers, Lisè brings her creative problem solving to the forefront, leveraging her eclectic NYC born and bred repertoire that’s full of “oh my goodness, you use to do that” fun facts to the mix! Lisè is a woman of many surprises, but one unchanging characteristic is her standard in class, fashion and rocking an awesome red lip whenever she graces a room. On this episode, Lisè and Naketa discuss how difficult it can be for anyone to maneuver through a startling, especially unexpected transition, moreover, how important it is for moving beyond those transitions so you’re not stuck in a rut of constant unknowing. More about LisèLisè Schwartz is a seasoned Career Transition Specialist and Coach, helping experienced professionals and re-entry candidates discover and establish new careers and supporting all phases of the transitionprocess (discovery, investigation, exploration, collateral, interviewing, negotiating, etc.)Ms. Schwartz’s vast experience brings credibility and validation, especially during times ofchange and transition; she has successfully initiated numerous leadership development,management development, customer service and sales programs and has delivered trainingto over 40,000 employees and managers nationwide. Her Career Coaching extends beyondtransition to helping individuals achieve success in their careers through In-Job coaching.Contact Lisèwww.liseschwartz.comTwitter: @Lise_Schwartzhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/liseschwartzPhone# 215-635-3561Subscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. Be sure to check out our new weekly livestreams of #LetsTalkIntimacy @asknaketa on IG/YouTube/Facebook every Thursday at 11:30am EST. Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY! Thank you for listening!

Leader of the Spark movement, former Sales Director for Disney Institute, and named one of the top 25 people in the world to help you reach you business and life goals by Success Magazine, the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) is excited to Welcome Simon T. Bailey to the show. Simon’s work with over 1800 organizations across 47 countries has led to what most would agree as credible documented experience in transformation and notable success. Listen, when you’re name is put on the same list as Brene Brown, Tony Robins, and Oprah Winfrey, not too many would dare refute your right to speak out and share your truth. But Simon sits down with your host, Naketa R. Thigpen, do open our eyes to something that expands on the conventions of today’s social media madness of oversharing, overstimulating and overtalking. Simon discuss the power of silence and vulnerability that changed his life, his relationships with his children, and his business. More about SimonSimon T. Bailey is leader of the SPARK Movement whose purpose is to ignite sustainable transformation in people, individuals, systems, and nations.He understands the pressure leaders and high performers are facing in the midst of uncertainty and equips them with simple, easy-to-implement strategies to accelerate results.LinkedIn Learning features three of his online courses that reach professionals in 100 countries.Simon has more than 30 years' experience in the hospitality industry, including serving as sales director for Disney Institute, and has worked with more than 1,800 organizations in 47 countries.He has been named one of the top 25 people who will help you reach your business and life goals by SUCCESS magazine, joining a list that includes Brene Brown, Tony Robbins, and Oprah Winfrey. His Goalcast video, released on Facebook, has over 87+ million views worldwide.Simon holds a Master's degree from Faith Christian University and was inducted as an honorary member of the University of Central Florida Golden Key Honor Society.When he is not working, Simon spends quality time with his two active teenagers, roots for the Buffalo Bills, and serves as a board member for the U.S. Dream Academy, Orlando Health Foundation Board, and World Maker International.Contact Simonwww.simontbailey.comE: hello@simontbailey.com T: 888-592-1820https://www.facebook.com/SimonTBrillionaire/Subscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. Be sure to check out our new weekly livestreams of #LetsTalkIntimacy @asknaketa on IG/YouTube/Facebook every Thursday at 11:30am EST. Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY! Thank you for listening!

Emotional Eating Healer and Founder of Escape From Emotional Eating®, Jessica Procini shares her personal struggle with food and finding her fierce! Once Jessica dug deep into her own healing work and understood that health is wealth wasn’t just a rhythmic hashtag, she created her balance by sharing over 10 years of that work with others facing a similar struggle. On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men), Jessica Procini sits down with host, Naketa R. Thigpen to discuss why so many of us use food to fill our personal voids and how we can overcome it. More about JessicaJessica is on a mission to help others use food as fuel rather than a way to cope, soothe or escape their busy, stressful life. She consciously created and specifically designed Escape From Emotional Eating from over a decade of research and her own emotional eating journey because Overeaters Anonymous didn’t. Resonate and therapy wasn’t enough when it came to getting help to fully end her fight with food.Now being 100% free from her compulsions with food, she helps others do the same through all her levels of support, such as her retreats, called The ESCAPE, her year-long transformational programs and through her various public, talks, events and workshops.Jessica has been awarded the “Top Health Coach Award” by the Institute of Psychology of Eating three years in a row and has been featured on various media outlets such as CBS, Philadelphia Magazine and MindBodyGreen just to name a few. Contact JessicaTo learn more visit: www.EscapeFromEmotionalEating.comJESSICA@ESCAPEFROMEMOTIONALEATING.COM | 609-634-206Facebook: /JPROCINIInstagram: @JESSPROCINISubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. Be sure to check out our new weekly livestreams of #LetsTalkIntimacy @asknaketa on IG/YouTube/Facebook every Thursday at 11:30am EST. Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY! Thank you for listening!

On this latest episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women In Business (and a few brave men), we take a deep dive into Season 16: The Freedom and Fury of Balancing Love and Career. Our season themes have layers, and go beyond whatever box your mind might try to put the connected contact in, which is why we have so much fun developing them! The featured expert, Patricia Romboletti, Author, TedX Speaker, and Career Coach sits down with Naketa R. Thigpen and puts the proverbial bullets on the table. Patricia opened up and told us all how bulletproofing your career adds balance to your life! Patricia's corporate background and experience sitting on both sides of the table, shaped not only her life, but how she decided to show up in the world after renegotiating with her future-self on what her existence and impact would be moving forward. More about Patricia Romboletti:Pat Romboletti is the founder of the Bulletproof Your Career Methodology, a 4-phase coaching system for senior executive leaders, and the author of Bulletproof Your Career: Secure Your Financial Future and do Fulfilling Work on Your Own Terms...for LIFE” After 18-years’ experience as a retained executive recruiter, Pat switched sides, and exposes the secrets behind the hiring curtain, using her Bulletproof Career Coaching methodology to gives her clients an unfair advantage against a rigged and frustrating hiring system. Her four-phase system - Clarify, Eliminate, Prioritize, Accelerate, gives her clients a bulletproof mindset, a shortened search and a lifetime of financial security, and personal ownership of their career and destiny.Patricia’s TEDx talk was a wake-up call for corporate executives, urging them to stop living in complacency and denial and to disrupt themselves before they are disrupted. Her advice — “think and act like a gigger.”Contact Pat via WWW.BULLETPROOFYOURCAREER.COM | PAT@BULLETPROOFYOURCAREER.COMSubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review. Be sure to check out our new weekly livestreams of #LetsTalkIntimacy @asknaketa on IG/YouTube/Facebook every Thursday at 11:30am EST. Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY! Thank you for listening!

On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women In Business (and a few brave men), Naketa Thigpen interviews a bold, brave, and resilient woman, Mrs. Shayla Renee! Shayla Renee, has moved beyond intimate partner violence, ,multiple traumas, and found her way into a space of transforming others with a unshakable faith in God, a strong supportive husband, and her gift of leading other women to a path of wholeness. Tune in and find out what Shayla Renee has to share on why you too are worthy of so much more! More about Shayla Renee:Shayla Reneé is a Christ-follower, wife, mother, women’s wellness advocate, speaker, coach, author, entrepreneur, and overcomer.Deep faith in God helped Shayla overcome intimate partner violence, numerous near-death experiences, and other major losses—more trouble than a little girl from a small city should have to endure.Today, by God's grace, Shayla Reneé empowers other women to find purpose and identity in Christ through her highly-acclaimed book HE ALMOST STOLE MY LIFE, as well as “Shay’s Corner” inspirational blog, "Let's Talk About It" uplifting talk video series, and the TRUE Identity Women's Empowerment Program.*Shayla Renee is Available to Speak to Organizations and Associations. For information on Booking or to find out about upcoming products and services, visit her website below. Contact:Web: https://www.ShayWrites.comSpeaker Booking: https://www.shaywrites.com/speaker-booking-formLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ShaylaRPriceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ShaylaReneeWritesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShaylaReneeWritesEmail: shaylareneewrites@gmail.comPhone: (267) 225-1515Thank you for listening. Visit www.thigpro.com or @asknaketa on Instagram for more work/life (and LOVE) balance tools.

Naketa R. Thigpen, LCSW, is regarded as the #1 Balance & Relationship Advisor in the World, she is a Transformative Empowerment Speaker, Author, and CEO of ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, a global personal development company headquartered in Philadelphia, PA that’s reviving both coaching and subscription box industries.      Ignited to activate others, Naketa partners with Careerpreneurs, to help them amplify their intimacy in their relationships to thrive in work/life (and LOVE) by creating their balance and joy.     Join her in this episode as she shows us how self-care is not enough. That it should be tempered with self-love. She brings to the forefront the power in which affirming ourselves brings and stresses the point on how this action can empower the best inside of us. Even anger can have healthy ways to be expressed and not taking power over you. Naketa surely articulated it so well in this episode.   HIGHLIGHTS 02:25 - Naketa's business that make social impact 04:28 - Self-care Vs. Self-love; why do you need both 06:01 -  How to practice mirror work 13:56 - Healthy ways to express your anger 21:59 - Why accessibility is important  30:51 - What is self-lovecation and why do you need it for recalibration     CONNECT WITH NAKETA Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

Naketa R. Thigpen, LCSW, is regarded as the #1 Balance & Relationship Advisor in the World, she is a Transformative Empowerment Speaker, Author, and CEO of ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, a global personal development company headquartered in Philadelphia, PA that’s reviving both coaching and subscription box industries.      Ignited to activate others, Naketa partners with Careerpreneurs, to help them amplify their intimacy in their relationships to thrive in work/life (and LOVE) by creating their balance and joy.     Join her in this episode as she shows us how self-care is not enough. That it should be tempered with self-love. She brings to the forefront the power in which affirming ourselves brings and stresses the point on how this action can empower the best inside of us. Even anger can have healthy ways to be expressed and not taking power over you. Naketa surely articulated it so well in this episode.   HIGHLIGHTS 02:25 - Naketa's business that make social impact 04:28 - Self-care Vs. Self-love; why do you need both 06:01 -  How to practice mirror work 13:56 - Healthy ways to express your anger 21:59 - Why accessibility is important  30:51 - What is self-lovecation and why do you need it for recalibration     CONNECT WITH NAKETA Website Instagram Twitter Facebook

In this solo episode for the Selfish September series, Naketa R. Thigpen dives in and shares some of the pitfalls, triumphs and some of the more complex moments she's experienced from September 2018 through September 2019. A year can make a huge difference in your life, regardless of how it began and Naketa opens up with just how much. Starting with the important takeaway of limiting people's access to you to avoid burnout! Thank you for listening.

With the passion for serving others, Jennifer Tyler-Washington is the Chief Etiquette Officer of I Am Polished, LLC, where she and her team help their clients learn about the different kinds of etiquette. Some of their services include business etiquette, social etiquette, professional development, and customer care workshops. With more than a decade of serving others through their catering business, Jennifer continues to be of service by equipping people with the skills they need to show up as their best selves so they can reach the next level.Jennifer joins me, Naketa R. Thigpen today to share how she realized that there is more to etiquette than table rules and manners. She dives into her passion for serving others and debunks the common myths regarding when people hear the word ‘etiquette.’ Jennifer also shares the elements in life covered by etiquette, and the part that mindfulness plays in learning not only about etiquette but also about life, in general.“Etiquette covers life - the whole spectrum. It’s the way we treat each other.” - Jennifer Tyler-WashingtonThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●Jennifer’s entrepreneurial journey and how she got started with helping people with their own etiquette.●How her catering business Touch by You Catering started.●Why going back in the corporate world didn’t work out for her after the pivot that happened in her life.●How to show up the right way when meeting with clients and partners.●Why you should always be mindful of how you treat others.●The common but incorrect notion people have about etiquette.●Why Jennifer conducts her etiquette workshops the way she does.●The source of burnout among entrepreneurs and global leaders.●Why you need to make sure you’re growing all the time.●The significance of engaging with others.A Little Permission to Pause:●Schedule your time off to reflect where you are, where you want to be, and where you came from. Appreciate your life as well as how God is using you.Connect with Jennifer Tyler-Washington:●I Am Polished Website- https://iampolished.com/●LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-tyler-washington-82164b3●Twitter- https://twitter.com/Ampolished●Phone Numbers: 973 715 9320 or 856 481 2474Subscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!am help their clients learn about the different kinds of etiquette. Some of their services include business etiquette, social etiquette, professional development, and customer care workshops. With more than a decade of serving others through their catering business, Jennifer continues to be of service to others today by equipping them with the skills they need to show up in their best selves so they can take themselves, their clients, and their team to the n

Chantelle Fitzgerald is the founder of Mindset Strategies, LLC, where she equips leaders with the training and tools they need to become the best version of themselves. She is a certified mindfulness and emotional intelligence trainer and the host of the online show Mindset on RVNTV, where she converses with industry leaders about the challenges they encounter and the mindset they have to press on. Before founding her business, Chantelle was a French instructor, studied abroad, and worked for international education.Chantelle joins me, Naketa R. Thigpen today to share how she figured out the need for equipping the workforce on how to deal with sticky and tricky situations in the workplace. She dives into the different professional situations that impact how we see ourselves as well as her personal stories that show how she recovered from depression. Chantelle also explains the meaning of the acronym PAUSE in her online course The Power of The Pause and how your mindset, thoughts, and the things you say to yourself affect your response and your ability to ‘get up’ and move forward.“We say there is power in the PAUSE because if you can pause, there is power to figure out what your next best move will be, and that could save you from a lot of headaches later.” - Chantelle FitzgeraldThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●Examples of sticky and tricky situations in the workplace●Why it’s necessary to take a step back and reflect on life●Why there is power in the pause●The time in Chantelle’s life when mindfulness became her savior●How to change your mindset and your thoughts that are causing your problems●How the tools Chantelle used as a performer growing up hurt her desire to be someone in their next-level game of mindfulness and mindset ●How to move past survival into thriving●A life-changing tool that helps people who are suffering to open up to youA Little Permission to Pause:●Meditate daily. Be self-aware enough to know when you need a break. Constantly improve yourself.Connect with Chantelle Fitzgerald:●Mind Strategies, LLC- https://www.mindsetstrategiesllc.com/●LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/chantellefitzgerald●Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/chantelle.fitzgerald.3●Twitter- https://twitter.com/Chantelle_Fitz●Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/powerinthepauseSubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!

Trudy Tchume-Johnson is the Hematology Social Work Manager and newborn screening coordinator at the Division of Hematology of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Her over two decades of experience working with the chronically ill and 17 years of working with Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center of CHOP allowed her to experience and support the sickle community from a local to a global scope. Trudy enhances her spiritual consciousness by spending time with her family and friends as well as celebrating her moments alone, thinking, dancing, and traveling.Trudy joins me today to share how she rebounds and reclaims the conversation as she finds her balance professionally as a social worker and personally as a mother of three. She explains why walking away from negative conversations and situations does not imply weakness or incapacity to deal with stressful situations. Trudy also shares how to have less drama in your life and why it is crucial to nurture your spiritual self.“You have to understand why you’re using a word at that moment and how you can rebound and reclaim the conversation in a way that’s fruitful and purposeful and supportive.” - Trudy Tchume-JohnsonThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●One of the primary reasons why it’s important to have self-care practices●What she does to balance expectations and reality in her family●Why allowing people to ‘just be’ and not fix them is the most challenging thing for her to do●The group of people to surround yourself with when dealing with challenging circumstances●The hardest relationships to honor ●How she became the mom that she is now●How she learned to actively understand the teachings and spiritual parables she learnedA Little Permission to Pause:●Reflect daily on quotes and when wisdom shows up.Connect with Trudy Tchume-Johnson:●LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/trudy-tchume-johnson-9a6b4a90Subscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!

Joanna Jane of JB Enterprises is a Licensed Financial Coach and Economic Change Agent who believes in investing in herself and others. Her multiple passions allow her to help small business owners and middle-income families create purposeful finance plans as well as those who seek quality living through the community development company she founded. With years of experience as a social worker, Joanna continues to grow personally and professionally, especially in the areas of wealth creation, healthy decision-making, and personal development.Joanna joins me today to share how not to get caught up with the titles that society places on you. She discusses what you can do if you’re in a position where you’re questioning your power, ability to move forward, and grow in love and life. Joanna also shares the things she is willing to sacrifice so she can pause and take a break to recharge on a daily and quarterly basis.“I decided not to box myself in by my degrees and certifications and just focus on God’s work, and allow the degrees and certifications to be a key to get me in the room.” - Joanna JaneThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●What an economic change agent is●How to remain open after dealing so much with the things you dealt with●Potential reasons why you’re not listening to the voice inside of you●How to ask for the people who will help you grow●Why her two big words in 2019 are being intentional and executing●Why it’s necessary to take off your ‘armor’ and get more intimate with others●The moment when you can truly enjoy being an entrepreneur ●The one thing she wished she could have done even from the beginning of her business ●How she sets aside money for her quarterly “Me Time” retreatA Little Permission to Pause:●Take advantage of the loopholes throughout the day. Do a quarterly resort retreat for yourself. Make sure you’re delegating authority. Resource Mentioned:●Crystal Springs Resort- https://www.facebook.com/CrystalSpringsResort/Connect with Joanna Jane:●JB Enterprises Website- http://www.jbenterprises.co.uk/●Link for Financial Consultation Session- https://calendly.com/jbenterprises●Ohara Development- http://www.oharadev.com/●Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/j_b_enterprises/●Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/joanna.bartholomew.3Subscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!

Ritu Chopra is the founder and president of Everest Consulting LLC and has over 22 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies. Her decades of experience in IT management paved the way for her to become a motivational leadership coach. She is an author, TV show host, an advocate for domestic violence and prevention efforts, film producer, and director of multi-awarded film documentaries about domestic violence that help victims and survivors find their way back to recovery and new life.Ritu joins me, Naketa R. Thigpen today to share how she moved forward and had a sense of peace and tranquility despite the undesirable things that happened to her that were out of her control. She dives into the critical role that self-analysis plays in a person’s recovery and understanding of oneself, strengths, and ambition. She also shares how the undesirable experience in her life led her to her advocacy as she continues to meet and listen to wonderful women - all with inspiring stories of survival and recovery.“Balance is admitting what you want and creating the boundaries to go after it and having the courage to do that.” - Ritu ChopraThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●The first steps to take to be at ease with what’s happening in your life●The different kinds of teachers that can educate us●Where to find the motivation to move forward●How to achieve true happiness●When she realized she had to make the most of what life threw at her●How her ambition pushed her to carry on●Two significant traits that allow survivors to grow●How her sense of humor helped her in difficult circumstances●Ritu’s take on women being good about blaming themselves●How your work becomes enjoyableA Little Permission to Pause:●Give yourself self-care time and understand what your need is - spiritually or physically - to be in peace.Connect with Ritu Chopra:●Everest Group Website- https://www.everestgrp.com/●Lead My Way Website- http://leadmyway-usa.org/ritu-chopra/●The Art of Life Book- https://www.amazon.com/Art-Life-Ritu-Chopra/dp/1594536627●Mastering Life Book - https://rituchopra.com/books/●Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/LeadMyWayHelpsDVSurvivors/Subscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!

Naketa Thigpen, a licensed clinical social worker, is the president and CEO of Thigpro Balance and Relationship Management Institute and considered to be the number one Balance & Relationship Advisor across the globe. Aside from being an empowerment speaker, Naketa is also the host of the podcast for ambitious women and a few brave men called Balance Boldly. She is also the author of the upcoming book Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love & Laugh Your Way to Joy. With the mission to help others enjoy life as they create balance and joy, Naketa will be reaching out to more audiences as she launches her new show Kitchen Conversations #Unfiltered in the Spring of 2019. Naketa joins me today to share how she balances her time - both personally and professionally - boldly and unapologetically. She explains what a seasonal show is and the different strategies she uses to keep her audience engaged and interested between seasons. Naketa also shares why she’s not worried about the drop in live plays she experiences between seasons as well as how her podcast helps expand her personal and professional network while achieving various goals.   “They don't know if it's going to be week six or week eight, but my listeners trust that I'm going to show up. And they're coming and listening and learning and gathering which is all that I ever wanted.” - Naketa Thigpen     This week on Podcast Rockstars: The story of how her podcast came to be How she takes care of herself so she can be available to everyone else How she and her team produce seasonal shows and the average number of episodes she releases per season How her audience reacted when she didn’t give a ‘heads-up’ the first time she ended a season The various ways she saved money because of her show How she made the transition from Balance Beam to Balance Boldly The strategy she uses to avoid providing identical content to her email list and social media followers Why she doesn’t maintain a Facebook Group How her podcast has, directly and indirectly, impacted her business growth How her show allowed her to set healthy boundaries, personally and in her business

Deanna Deacon motivates women to be strong and successful by harnessing their innate feminine energy to achieve growth and prosperity, all while experiencing happiness and a deep sense of fulfillment. She is a spiritual personal trainer who employs mindset alchemy, energy healing, and has a knack for unlocking joy, laughter, and energy from anyone and everyone she meets. An empathic coach and a modern-day goddess rolled into one; it is her mission to guide, inspire, and enlighten.Deanna joins me today to discuss the impact of negative energy on our lives and why it’s important to release it. She shares her own experiences with loss and grieving and how she realized that in order to survive and thrive, her mindset needed to change. She discusses why it matters to recognize emotional triggers as well as the value of knowing how to release negative energy before it gets bottled up inside. She also shares how intuition guides her everyday choices and how being open to guidance and support helps fight feelings of negativity and isolation.“Allow yourself to feel guided. Allow yourself to feel supported, and that will create that massive shift for you.” - Deanna DeaconThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●How a personal tragedy prompted a drastic change in Deanna’s outlook on life.●The ten-year period of grieving and the break down that followed.●How she reached the point of acceptance and how it started her journey into nutrition and holistic wellness.●The unpleasant feelings that watching emotionally disturbing movies bring to the surface.●The importance of acknowledging the feeling of being triggered, instead of suppressing it.●The relationship between energy and disease and why it’s important to experience energy-releasing techniques.●A simple, time-efficient way to release negative energy.●Allowing intuition to guide your decisions.A Little Permission to Pause:●I really allow my intuition to guide me, so I do everything in my life intuitively. I make sure that I’m asking myself questions all day.Connect with Deanna Deacon:●Deanna Deacon website-https://www.deannadeacon.com/●Deanna Deacon Coaching on Facebook- http://www.facebook.com/deannadeaconcoaching●Instagram-http://www.instagram.com/deannadeaconcoaching%E2%80%AF●YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBVWzr5B0tKlesb_wDz2daASubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!

Dr. Barbara Cox is the author of The Muse Process: Unleashing the Power of the Feminine for Success and Fulfillment. She uses her experience and expertise as a coach and psychologist to assist organizations and communities in making operational changes and enhance their personal intuition through understanding the feminine archetype. As a public speaker, she has spoken about the psychology of building community in both groups and cities at the UNESCO 2018 World Congress for the Organization of World Heritage Cities, and has been featured as a subject matter expert in numerous publications.Dr. Barbara joins me, Naketa Thigpen today to discuss how she created her new book. She shares her thoughts on imposter syndrome as well as her experiences while writing the book. She discusses existing research on social contagion and how a person’s disposition can influence their environment. She also discusses the concept of the feminine archetype and how it impacts community-building. “It’s okay to have fun. It’s okay to enjoy your life.” - Dr. Barbara CoxThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●Barbara’s new book and how imposter syndrome played a major part in its development.●Social contagion and the impact of happier people on their immediate environment.●The idea of the feminine archetype and why it matters in terms of building community.●The personal struggles that she went through while writing the book, particularly in relation to social isolation issues.●What she learned from studying communal cultures and how families thrive in such communities.●Her self-care routine, which includes daily meditation.A Little Permission to Pause:●I make regular salon appointments for manicures. I’m a girly girl; I get my hair done; I get my nails done; I have an hour to myself, and I try not to have my phone on while I’m doing that.Connect with Dr. Barbara Cox:●The Muse Process website-https://www.drcoxconsulting.com/the-muse-process-book●Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/themuseprocess/●Twitter-https://twitter.com/DrBarbaraCox ●Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/drbarbaracox/●LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbarbaracox/ ●Email:  info@drcoxconsulting.comSubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!

Melanie Augustin heads the nationally-recognized nonprofit software development school,  Zip Code Wilmington, as its Executive Director. With the mission of empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds to become professional software developers, Zip Code Wilmington guides its students through an intensive 12-week course. Melanie brings her own experience of career transition to the table, having worked in Washington, D.C. as an attorney specializing in employment law.Melanie joins me today to discuss her work at Zip Code Wilmington and how the incredible journeys of career transition that her students go through reflect her own unique career change story. She shares her insights on imposter syndrome and how the stories of her students inspire her to carry on with her mission. She also shares what made her decide to go on this new track, how she got over her fear of being judged for her decisions, and how she manages to balance her responsibilities as Executive Director, wife, and mother - no matter how busy she gets.“I think I’ve always had the mindset that I can make it work if I work hard enough at it.” - Melanie AugustinThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●The diverse profile of Melanie’s students at Zip Code Wilmington●Imposter syndrome and the struggle her students go through in pursuing a new career track●Her own career track transition from lawyer to educator●What pushed her to make the decision to pursue this new mission●How she found the confidence in herself to shift careers - and the support she got from her family●How she draws inspiration from the difficult journeys of the people she helps●How she takes care of herself at home, especially when she has to bring the “mother” hat forward●How she makes her children and husband feel that she loves them, despite her busy scheduleA Little Permission to Pause:●I’ve tried meditation — I’m not really good at it — so every day at lunch, I’m at the gym. That is my form of meditation. Connect with Melanie Augustin:●Zip Code Wilmington-https://www.zipcodewilmington.com/●Twitter- https://twitter.com/melanieaugs●LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanieaugustin/●Email: melanie@zipcodewilmington.comSubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!

Kem Odike encourages women and minority business owners in establishing strategic partnerships through her business, KemKlicks LLC. Utilizing her 20 years of experience as a Digital Marketing Manager for some of the world’s largest web hosting companies and advertising agencies, Kem inspires her clients to think big and see beyond the present. Having lived in several countries, Kem is quite familiar with a wide range of diverse cultures; however, she chooses to reside in the Philadelphia Suburban area, with her husband and 3 lovely children. Kem joins me today to discuss how women and minorities should support one another in professional industries. She shares her business journey: her mission, her motivation, and what she does to achieve her objectives. She emphasizes the importance of people from different backgrounds working together, and shares the “stop, listen, and learn” approach to succeeding in a professional environment. She also discusses the challenges of balancing work, family, and business, and underscores the significance of focusing on strengths instead of perceived limitations.“This is why we form partnerships: because people bring different gifts to the table.” - Kem OdikeThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●The issues surrounding women supporting one another●How Kem’s business got started●The flawed notion of women seeing other women as rivals●Encouraging women and people of different ethnicities to work together●Taking the good and the bad, and turning them into something beautiful●What she does to make an impact with KemKlicks●The “stop, listen, and learn” approach, and how it helps Kem accomplish her mission●The challenges of juggling family, work, and business●Why women should not look at their perceived limitations●The need to focus on one’s strengths, and the benefits of forming partnershipsA Little Permission to Pause:●I work out occasionally; I love to go the sauna. I have my moment of zen there. I relax, I think, I meditate, and I think of my day and my strategy moving forward.Connect with Kem Odike:●KemKlicks Website www.kemclicks.com ●KemKlicks Going Global Event Page●KemKlicks on Facebook●KemKlicks on Twitter●KemKlicks on LinkedIn●KemKlicks on YouTube●Email: Kem@kemklicks.comSubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!

This week's BTP Straight Talk Series provided listeners a foundational outline on how to set healthy boundaries. This week's interview dives deeper on the concept and will set your soul on fire if it isn't already!!! Our guest for this week's interview is Naketa Thigpen, LCSW, speaker, entrepreneur, coach to ambitious women and high-level executives, balance and relationship advisor, and Jasmin's breakthrough coach in the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey. Ms. Thigpen enlightens us in deeply understanding the need for pause, boundaries, and asking for what you are worth. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in our episodes are not the opinions of our podcast or event sponsors. This episode will cover: Winning Together 6 week vacations every year...say what???!!! Taking your "permission to pause" Speak life to your goals Asking for what you are worth "Self-lovecation" Let go of dead weight Fear in the drivers seat Be curious about your talents Act now Featured book: Daring Greatly by Dr. Brene' Brown   Episode Sponsor: Beyond the Prophy LLC, www.beyondtheprophy.com  Young Dental Innovations, Inc. http://www.youngdental.com/ Subscribe Here: Click here: Subscribe to the Podcast and Leave a Podcast Review Follow Us On Social Media: Like Us on Facebook   Join our Beyond the Prophy Community on Facebook   Click here: Subscribe to the Podcast and Leave a Podcast Review   Where to find Beyond the Prophy®: Facebook: @Beyondtheprophy Instagram: @Beyondtheprophy Stitcher: @Beyondtheprophy Apple Podcast: @Beyondtheprophy Google Play: @Beyondtheprophy Spotify: @Beyondtheprophy Youtube: @Beyondtheprophy

This week's BTP Straight Talk Series provided listeners a foundational outline on how to set healthy boundaries. This week's interview dives deeper on the concept and will set your soul on fire if it isn't already!!! Our guest for this week's interview is Naketa Thigpen, LCSW, speaker, entrepreneur, coach to ambitious women and high-level executives, balance and relationship advisor, and Jasmin's breakthrough coach in the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey. Ms. Thigpen enlightens us in deeply understanding the need for pause, boundaries, and asking for what you are worth. Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in our episodes are not the opinions of our podcast or event sponsors. This episode will cover: Winning Together 6 week vacations every year...say what???!!! Taking your "permission to pause" Speak life to your goals Asking for what you are worth "Self-lovecation" Let go of dead weight Fear in the drivers seat Be curious about your talents Act now Featured book: Daring Greatly by Dr. Brene' Brown Episode Sponsor: Beyond the Prophy LLC, www.beyondtheprophy.com Young Dental Innovations, Inc. http://www.youngdental.com/ Subscribe Here: Click here: Subscribe to the Podcast and Leave a Podcast Review Follow Us On Social Media: Like Us on Facebook Join our Beyond the Prophy Community on Facebook Click here: Subscribe to the Podcast and Leave a Podcast Review Where to find Beyond the Prophy®: Facebook: @Beyondtheprophy Instagram: @Beyondtheprophy Stitcher: @Beyondtheprophy Apple Podcast: @Beyondtheprophy Google Play: @Beyondtheprophy Spotify: @Beyondtheprophy Youtube: @Beyondtheprophy

Sheri Kurdakul is a business owner, professional consultant, and the founder and CEO of VictimsVoice. Driven by the desire to give back and honed by over 5 years of working with startups, she specializes in coming up with effective solutions to complicated issues. She has spoken and written at length about her experiences and areas of expertise. She has used her learnings from 29 years of domestic abuse to become a figurehead in helping victims - whether male or female - to take control of their situation, rebuild their lives, and hold their abusers accountable. Sheri joins me today to share the story of how VictimsVoice came to be. She discusses how her daughter turned an unpleasant experience at school into an opportunity to learn new skills and make a major difference in the lives of abuse victims. She explains the challenges of dealing with domestic abuse, why it is a pertinent issue for both men and women, and how culture affects the way we handle such problems. She also shares her own experiences with domestic abuse and why enabling victims to take control of their healing process means so much.“When you are a victim of domestic violence, that’s something very, very personal.” - Sheri KurdakulThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●How and why Sheri’s 10-year-old daughter developed an anti-bullying app●The “big miss” or critical mistake of many anti-bullying apps●How the personal nature of domestic abuse makes it hard for us to speak out when we’re on the receiving end●Why it’s important to give domestic abuse survivors the power to talk about their experiences if and when they want to●The difference between our culture and other cultures in handling such sensitive issues●Her personal experiences with domestic abuse●How finding an old journal that she tucked away showed her just how different she is now from the person she used to be●Why abuse is not just a female problemA Little Permission to Pause:●I stick my hands in the dirt and garden like crazy. I love to garden and I wanted to learn the science behind it. In the winter, you’ll find me sitting somewhere with a glass of wine, reading. Connect with Sheri Kurdakul:●VictimsVoice Website●VictimsVoice on Medium●VictimsVoice on Facebook●VictimsVoice on Instagram●VictimsVoice on Twitter●VictimsVoice on LinkedInSubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @asknaketa on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!

Watch it on Youtube --> There is a lot of talk out there about Balance and finding Joy, but sometimes it seems like just that, talk. While the majority of us want to find Balance and Joy in our lives, we just don't know HOW. Sound familiar? This week on RoxTalks I sat down with Balance and Relationship expert, Naketa Thigpen to really break down Balance, Joy, and just how we get there. Naketa is the founder and CEO of the Thigpro institute, and has spent decades equipping & empowering the willing ambitious women (and a few brave men) who are ready to move beyond barely surviving the burnout of work/life and mediocre energy zapping relationships into a space where you thrive in life, love, and business. What I love about this episode is that we don't just talk about it, but it's broken down for you brick by brick. I challenge you to listen to this episode twice — it's that good! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU'LL HEAR: The truth about finding Balance The value of boundaries & how to create them in your life Balance & Relationships How to Create Your Balance & Create your Joy How to deal with FOMO (youtube version only) I had the pleasure of being a guest on Naketa's podcast last fall. Take a listen as we discuss: Pivoting Your Career with Passion Instagram @AskNaketa Email Naketa at nthigpen@thigpro.com   Download this Episode on itunes   FREE DOWNLOAD Get the Episode notes including Naketa's formula for finding joy in your life! Name * Name First Name Last Name Email * Great news! Your FREE download of Episode 36 Balance, Boundaries & Joy with Naketa Thigpen notes are on the way to your inbox right now! I'd love to know your thoughts and takeaways! Cheers! Rox     Wish the Talk could keep going? Now it has. The full, extended version is now available! Now you can watch the full interview that couldn't make it on the episode. WANT MORE ROXTALKS IN YOUR LIFE? You know I love to TALK….particularly with you! Please take a screenshot while you are listening to this week's episode and tag me on Instagram. Be sure to hashtag #roxtalks, so I can share your screenshot on my story too! SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW ROXTALKS To stay in the know on the latest episodes and tidbits, Subscribe in iTunes and you'll be the first to know when new episodes is released. Do you want to be featured on the show as a reviewer of the week, I would LOVE to hear from you. Click here to leave a review. Join us live for 3 days and get the inside scoop on how the highest ranking direct sellers use Instagram as their #1 marketing and money-making tool!Go to: https://www.socialstoriesmembership.com/makeover to save your seat.

Watch it on Youtube --> There is a lot of talk out there about Balance and finding Joy, but sometimes it seems like just that, talk. While the majority of us want to find Balance and Joy in our lives, we just don’t know HOW. Sound familiar? This week on RoxTalks I sat down with Balance and Relationship expert, Naketa Thigpen to really break down Balance, Joy, and just how we get there. Naketa is the founder and CEO of the Thigpro institute, and has spent decades equipping & empowering the willing ambitious women (and a few brave men) who are ready to move beyond barely surviving the burnout of work/life and mediocre energy zapping relationships into a space where you thrive in life, love, and business. What I love about this episode is that we don’t just talk about it, but it’s broken down for you brick by brick. I challenge you to listen to this episode twice — it’s that good! IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL HEAR: The truth about finding Balance The value of boundaries & how to create them in your life Balance & Relationships How to Create Your Balance & Create your Joy How to deal with FOMO (youtube version only) I had the pleasure of being a guest on Naketa’s podcast last fall. Take a listen as we discuss: Pivoting Your Career with Passion Instagram @AskNaketa Email Naketa at nthigpen@thigpro.com   Download this Episode on itunes   FREE DOWNLOAD Get the Episode notes including Naketa’s formula for finding joy in your life! Name * Name First Name Last Name Email * Great news! Your FREE download of Episode 36 Balance, Boundaries & Joy with Naketa Thigpen notes are on the way to your inbox right now! I’d love to know your thoughts and takeaways! Cheers! Rox     Wish the Talk could keep going? Now it has. The full, extended version is now available! Now you can watch the full interview that couldn’t make it on the episode. WANT MORE ROXTALKS IN YOUR LIFE? You know I love to TALK….particularly with you! Please take a screenshot while you are listening to this week’s episode and tag me on Instagram. Be sure to hashtag #roxtalks, so I can share your screenshot on my story too! SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW ROXTALKS To stay in the know on the latest episodes and tidbits, Subscribe in iTunes and you’ll be the first to know when new episodes is released. Do you want to be featured on the show as a reviewer of the week, I would LOVE to hear from you. Click here to leave a review.

As a host of her weekly podcast, Balance Boldly, and her new internet show airing Fall 2018, Kitchen Conversations #Unfiltered, Naketa’s on a mission, campaigning to help women (and a few brave men) enjoy their life and work. Naketa’s philosophy, give yourself permission to pause, invest in a little selfish behavior as you steady yourself for the greater, deeper work awaiting you on the next level of your success.This episode is Part 3 and features our returning special guest Naketa Thigpen who shares with us practical and powerful ideas of how to have more “joy” in all aspects of your life!

Raquel Miller is a proud Carribean-American business leader, a social connector, and the owner of Bunchful Birthday + Holiday Registry. She is a poet and a remarkable speaker on various topics such as entrepreneurship, leadership, and cultural gift-giving as well as a phenomenal storyteller who is not afraid to share and be honest about her highs and lows in business. With over 17 years of experience in operations and sales, she has developed her skills as a business-savvy entrepreneur devoted to encouraging and enabling others to discover their prosperity and achieve the success they desire. Her motto is: Make a Difference NOW.Raquel joins me, Naketa Thigpen, today to share what inspired her to incorporate her love for traveling to her gift registry business. She explains the difference between being in a place of generosity through giving and expecting something in return for something given. She also shares the foundations and pillars of her company and why she chose those to be the bedrock of her business and shares her ability to process and move in her own chaos.“The challenge you're facing right now is in preparation for something you asked for.” - Raquel MillerThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●How Raquel started her business as she took advantage of her gift as a giver●Why she believes that the ability to give is a privilege●How we tend to become blind when we are on the receiving end●The foundation of what drives us and who we are as a company●Why she chose the slogan “Life’s a gift” to be the vision and driving force of the company●The challenges she faces as a giver while she was starting her company●An overview of how she founded her company Bunchful●The natural impulse we have when we experience a setback in business and how to move past it●Why she makes it a point to step out of her comfort zone and explore unchartered waters in business●Why she tries to set her ego aside while exploring unknown territory●How writing permits her to pause A Little Permission to Pause:●I put all the gadgets aside, breathe the air, and observe while I walk down the street with a tiny notebook in hand.Connect with Raquel Miller:●Raquel Miller Website●Bunchful Website●Bunchful on Instagram●Bunchful on Twitter●Bunchful on Facebook●Bunchful on Facebook GroupSubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @balanceboldly on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!

Dr. Yashima White AziLove is the founder of YWA Enterprises where she equips entrepreneurs and influential people to transform their businesses, organizations and personal lives using the power of Elevated Communication and Branding. Aside from working with Fortune 100 companies around the globe, Dr. Yashima has been a key player in the marketing industry - ever since she started blazing trails at age 35 when she built her $1 Million personal and professional development agency. As a provocative speaker, Dr. Yashima finds herself on stage with celebrities and other cultural influencers as she shares her gift of being a fantastic storyteller to the marketplace.Dr. Yashima joins me today to share why she embraced her rawness and how this process led her to success. She discusses the importance of the reinvention process as well as why reinventing yourself is vital in your everyday life. She also shares the developmental process and journey she had to go through to come to a place where she makes no excuse for who she is as well as how she moved from the space of denying and deflecting the word ‘raw’ to a space of reinventing herself so she can embrace it.“We should at least be trying to speak out of love.“ - Dr. YashimaThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●How Dr. Yashima convicted me about having the humility to be coached●Why it’s a good thing when people compliment you or your work as raw●Why she encourages people to go through their journey without sugarcoating what’s happening ●How she connected her current rawness to her childhood experiences●How she knows when to check herself when something is in misalignment in her spirit●What we need to tap into to achieve success and balance in your life ●Why it’s necessary to fill your cup first so you can ultimately be the blesser you were called to beA Little Permission to Pause:●It’s about permission, calendarizing, and being intentional about the time you spend with yourself.Connect with Dr. Yashima:●Dr. Yashima Website●Yes! TRIP - NY 2019 Women's Conference●Dr. Yashima on YouTube●Dr. Yashima on Facebook●Dr. Yashima on Twitter●Dr. Yashima on InstagramSubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @balanceboldly on IG, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!

Jo Dodds is the Founder of POWER to Live More, where she helps home-based coaches and consultants improve their productivity, organization, wellbeing, energy, and resilience to unlock the POWER within, get more done, and live a healthier, happier life. She is also a member of the core team at Engage for Success, a movement committed to helping organizations and business leaders improve their personal and organizational growth through evidence-based case studies, tools, and support. She is the host of the POWER to Live More podcast and co-hosts the Engage for Success Radio Podcast.Jo joins me today to share what it means to ‘break boxes,’ have the POWER to live more, and how she lives this out not only in her business but in her day-to-day life. She discusses the relevance of having a team, acquiring the support you need, and creating boundaries to get things done and be able to live more each day. She also explains the significance of asking questions that will help you do things differently and can be beneficial to you, your organization, and the people around you.“It’s about deciding what you want to do and how you want to live your life - and making everything sort of fit around that.” - Jo DoddsThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●How she lives out the fundamental principles of the POWER to Live More●Why she works from an energy point of view●The significance of having boundaries regarding tasks and schedule ●How she helps other women leaders break their boxes in the corporate setup●Asking different level questions to get the different level solutions●When she gives herself permission to pause - and how●Why she makes it a point to read every day●What she does when she’s feeling a bit downA Little Permission to Pause:●I’m not fitting into anyone elses boxes. I’m creating my own. #IDoWhatIWantConnect with Jo Dodds:●Power to Live More●Power to Live More Podcast●Use Your Power to Live More on FacebookSubscribe, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to iTunes, Spreaker, iHeart Radio, or Google Play to subscribe to the show and leave your honest review.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @balanceboldly on IG, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube. Now Go. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. But remember, do it, BOLDLY!Thank you for listening!

Beth Lawrence is an event producer and experiential marketing expert who has launched several brands and provided PR services to many small businesses. She is the CEO of a events production, marketing, and PR firm based in Philadelphia as well as the co-founder of The Industry Formula, a company that offers sales and marketing templates as well as consulting services to small-to-mid-sized companies. She is a human rights advocate who served as the former Silent Auction Co-Chair for the Human Rights Galas and the campaign manager for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Women of the Year for two consecutive years. Additionally, she is a founding member of the Party Partners of Philadelphia. Beth joins me today to share how she understands her body, so she doesn’t feel trapped by the things that are going on around her. She explains why you need to listen to your body and how her closest relationships help her manage stress and avoid burnout. She also shares why controlling her emotions to look at things more pragmatically is daily work for her as well as how she deals with her ‘little glass box of emotions.’“Come at things from a place of value and a place of learning.” - Beth LawrenceThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●What experiential marketing is and how it should impact customers and clients●The difference between an event planner and an event producer●Why connecting with her husband is one of the effective ways she handles burnout ●How journaling, meditating, and guided meditation help her recharge●Why she feels the need to break her routine and do something else●The challenge with wanting to be the best at everything right awayA Little Permission to Pause:●Look at your week and pencil in a FREE DAY.Connect with Beth Lawrence:●Beth Lawrence Website●Beth Lawrence on LinkedIn●Beth Lawrence on Instagram●The Industry Formula on InstagramOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you like what you hear on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women Podcast, Please subscribe, rate and share to help us ensure the ambitiously bold and brave have access to valuable life, love, and business balance tools.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @balanceboldly on IG, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. Thank you for listening!

If you heard last week's interview, you understand why we absolutely had to follow-up with Part- 2, today! If you are new to the show or missed last week, let me reintroduce you!A registered nurse, Kyana Brathwaite founded KB Caring Advocacy & Liaison Services (or KB CALS) to help people, families, and businesses find the best wellness plan that suits their various medical needs. Kyana’s clients go through an interactive and participatory process as she connects with health systems and the medical community, including insurance providers, to coordinate assistance and support for her clients. When she’s not busy helping others, she spends her time taking care of her husband and two gorgeous children.In this episode, Kyana shares how she had her breakthrough while dealing with her own identity issues. She shares her identity journey, the challenges she faced and how she dealt with them as well as the significance of knowing what you want to give, what you’re open to receiving, and what you refuse to receive. She also shares why it’s crucial to break expectations and how honesty helps her continue to heal and have better relationships.“Because I’m starting to get to know me -- because there’s a process, I can now open up and give other people grace and share that love.” - Kyana BrathwaiteThis Week on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women In Business Podcast:●How Kyana used to define success●The effect of growing up in a single-parent household●The negative statements she made herself believe growing up that contributed to the notion of her identity●Why she felt the need to cling to her relationships for her identity ●The difference between listening and taking heed●How you can share your gifts●How knowing herself affected her relationships and connections●What she does when people get uncomfortable with her honestyA Little Permission to Pause:●Give yourself permission to not plan and go with the flow.Connect with Kyana Brathwaite:●Kyana Brathwaite on LinkedIn●Kyana Brathwaite on Twitter●Kyana Brathwaite on Facebook●Kyana Brathwaite on Instagram●KB Caring Advocacy & Liaison Services on Facebook●Phone Number: 267 625 2422●Email: KyanaB@KBCals.comOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa R. Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout and what work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional self-help podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily. If you like what you hear on the Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women Podcast, Please subscribe, rate and share to help us ensure the ambitiously bold and brave have access to valuable life, love, and business balance tools.Connect with me, Naketa R. Thigpen @balanceboldly on IG, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube. Create Your Balance. Create Your Joy. Thank you for listening!

As a host of her weekly podcast, Balance Boldly, and her new internet show airing Fall 2018, Kitchen Conversations #Unfiltered, Naketa’s on a mission, campaigning to help women (and a few brave men) enjoy their life and work. Naketa’s philosophy, give yourself permission to pause, invest in a little selfish behavior as you steady yourself for the greater, deeper work awaiting you on the next level of your success.This episode is Part 2 and features our returning special guest Naketa Thigpen who shares with us practical and powerful ideas of how to have more “joy” in all aspects of your life!

As a host of her weekly podcast, Balance Boldly, and her new internet show airing Fall 2018, Kitchen Conversations #Unfiltered, Naketa’s on a mission, campaigning to help women (and a few brave men) enjoy their life and work. Naketa’s philosophy, give yourself permission to pause, invest in a little selfish behavior as you steady yourself for the greater, deeper work awaiting you on the next level of your success.This episode features our returning special guest Naketa Thigpen who shares with us practical and powerful ideas of how to have more “joy” in all aspects of your life!

Naketa Thigpen is an author, speaker, podcast host and entrepreneur. For the last 7+ years she’s owned ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, where she inspires, equips and empowers the willing ambitious women (and a few brave men) who are ready to move beyond simply surviving the burnout of work/life and energy zapping relationships into a space where you thrive in life, love, and business. During our conversation, we’re chatting about: *How to overcome those moments when our Inner Critic tries to resist *Asking for help when you need it *Choosing to learn from someone else’s mistakes *How outside criticism impacts our Inner Critic *Overcoming the people in our lives who don’t understand our choices *Structuring your routine to care for yourself Connect with Naketa Website: www.thigpro.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/balanceboldly Instagram: www.instagram.com/balanceboldly

Naketa Thigpen is the Founder and CEO of ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, a global personal development company on a mission to inspire, equip, and empower ambitious female professionals (and a few brave men) to thrive in life, love, and business. The post Naketa Thigpen on Show #69: Giving Yourself Permission to Pause appeared first on POWER to Live More.

Naketa Thigpen is the Founder and CEO of ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, a global personal development company on a mission to inspire, equip, and empower ambitious female professionals (and a few brave men) to thrive in life, love, and business. The post Naketa Thigpen on Show #69: Giving Yourself Permission to Pause appeared first on POWER to Live More.

Mary Beth Lacki is a marketing strategist and consultant, and the founder of White Crane Consulting. She works with entrepreneurs to figure out the soul of their brand. She is known as a “Marketing GPS” that navigates the marketing levers for those who already have an existing brand. Her business principles come from more than 20 years of experience with theater and her intercultural experiences from traveling across the globe. Mary Beth joins me today to share what brings the most success and win-win scenarios in figuring out what a brand is. She explains the parallelism between brand marketing and studying a character from a stage play and talks about the importance of mindset and having a supportive tribe of people surrounding you, and how she uses things that move her to bring her peace. Access Show Notes for additional information at www.balanceboldly.com

Starting her career as a broker, Dani Hughes is now the CEO and founder of Divine Asset Management, a financial firm that provides financial advice and investment management to create financially powerful clients. Dani is regularly invited on CNBC and at events about leadership and women in business and holds several license. Today, Dani joins me to share the significance of boldness and authenticity when making financial choices. She also gives some practical advice on how to choose the right financial partner, how she changes the language in conversations regarding money, and how you can have a clear picture of where you’re going with your financial decisionsAccess Show Notes for additional information at www.balanceboldly.com

Welcome to the last segment of the Dreamers and Doers Compilation Series where we put together the best of the best episodes all in one place! Plant positive seeds in your life, relationships, and business as we recall amazing insights from previous solo episodes as well as interviews with experts, bold women, and brave men. In this last compilation episode for this series, we’re going to hear about how you can open yourself up to opportunities that allow you to transition, grow, and transform into someone much better than you were before. We’ll learn about the reasons why your perspective makes a big difference in your attitude, how to filter opportunities that come by, and how to move forward by identifying your fears, taking away the what-ifs, and adding value to yourself and your community.Access Show Notes for additional information at www.balanceboldly.com

Welcome to part three of the Dreamers and Doers Compilation Series! This compilation of narratives and interview nuggets we’ve had in the past serves to inspire, encourage, and fire you up to take your dreams to the next level and your actions to success.Today, we’re going to hear what makes niching scary, why it is critical to determine the niche in your business, and the significance of asking yourself the tough questions for you to succeed. We’ll learn about what prevents many bold women from taking a step forward. We’ll also recall the benefits of taking some “me time” as well as the formula of “balance” and how you can apply it to yourself so you can attain balance in your life, relationships, and business.Access Show Notes for additional information at www.balanceboldly.com

Welcome back to the Dreamers and Doers Series! This series is the first of its kind: a compilation of the best of the best, recalling inspiring interviews, recollecting expert advice, and remembering uplifting realizations as you break free from all expectations and focus on transforming yourself into the best that you can be.On today’s episode, we listen to the convictions of bold women and brave men about knowing your purpose and finding out where to start if you want to make good changes in your life. We also learn the significance of adding value to your circles, why you should be mindful of the people you surround yourself with, and the most common stumbling block when creating an impact.Access Show Notes for additional information at www.balanceboldly.com

Welcome to part one of the four-part series of Dreamers and Doers! This series is a compilation of the best of the best episodes where you will hear the highlights, great takeaways, and the meat of the previous episodes.This episode is perfect for all of you brave women and bold men that have a dream in your head to take the steps necessary to believe in it, plan for it, do it, then preserve your success so you can take the next step to conquer an even bigger dream. We hear stories on why it’s important to prepare for the inevitable, upcoming challenges in our future and why you should write notes to your future self. We also learn about the relationship between action and intention and the effect of instant gratification on today’s generation’s level of patience regarding their life dream.Access Show Notes for additional information at www.balanceboldly.com

Andy Molinsky is an organizational behavior and psychology professor at the Brandeis University International Business School who has always wanted to make an impact, not just in the academe, but also in other people’s lives. He does this by writing books such as Global Dexterity and Reach, being a columnist for Harvard Business Review, Inc.com, and Psychology Today, and conducting workshops with companies.Andy joins me today to share how he balances the different hats he wears as a professor, researcher, writer, husband, and father. He talks about the different kinds of transition and the challenges people face when transitioning from one phase of life to another. He also discusses some of the essential points from his book Reach, which presents a new strategy in stepping out of your comfort zone.Access Show Notes for additional information at www.balanceboldly.com

There is a hot and trending issue about the sexual assault case filed against the producer, director, and Miramax co-founder Harvey Weinstein. Wherever you are in the world, sexual assault is a grave offense that is mostly left unreported, especially if the aggressor is a very powerful and influential person. Sexist language and victim blaming are some of the unfortunate natural responses of the society that make most victims withdraw and suffer in silence rather than endure more shame and criticism by others.Today, I’m going to share the truth about the shamelessness of power plays, which is a means to satisfy people’s cravings for power. I also explain how the shame and powerlessness of the victims affect their balance and relationships - both personal and professional - and how the support of others for the victims or potential victims play a significant role in helping stop or prevent this abominable misconduct.Access Show Notes for additional information at www.balanceboldly.com

Originally from the Dominican Republic, Karina Garden is a power partner of Thigpro. She has founded several businesses and co-started W.E. or Women Entrepreneurs, where she dedicates to empower women entrepreneurs as they strive to make their mark in the business world. She does transactional work as a lawyer on weekdays while creating meaningful impact in the business community by using her legal background to do what she’s passionate about - helping, supporting, and promoting minority-owned small businesses.Today, Karina shares how she balances her analytical side and her creative side, and how she redirects her skills to her passion as a visionary. She also shares the struggles she went through as an immigrant and an overachiever, its serious mental and emotional implications, and how she chooses to face the fear and shame over living a miserable and exhausted life.“There’s power in admitting you need help.” - Karina GardenAccess Show Notes for additional information at www.balanceboldly.com

When on a plane, it is a rule of thumb that you first put on your oxygen mask before helping others with theirs. By prioritizing your own need for oxygen, only then will you have the ability and the strength to help someone else. This is the same principle that we’ve been discussing all throughout Selfish September to help you understand the redefinition of selfish, become aware of what avoiding bad confrontation can do for you, and knowing how you can protect your “me time.”On today’s episode, I share why you should be your unapologetic self, and how to use your passion in finding your purpose. I also explain how you can dig to find your ultimate purpose and eventually do better and be better in your relationships and your business.“If Jesus can take time out, what makes you think you can’t?” - Naketa ThigpenAccess Show Notes for additional information  at www.balanceboldly.com

Many people complain of burnout because of busyness but refuse to make time and prioritize their “me time.” Allotting exclusive time to yourself allows you to recharge and refuel so you can be the best you in your life, your relationships, and your business. To be able to do this consistently and effectively, you have to be strategic and deliberate when establishing good boundaries to protect your me time.On today’s episode, I’m going to share the different ways to create boundaries so you can do and accomplish the things that matter the most. I also discuss a system you can use to gauge any diversion and differentiate distractions from urgencies. Since you can’t change anyone but you, I also share specific practices you can try to protect your “me time” at work and at home.“Your boundaries are the most essential thing that you can do for yourself to really make sure that you’re keeping you on the top of that list.” - Naketa ThigpenAccess Show Notes for additional information at www.balanceboldly.com

Does anyone else have a million things to do everyday and find that the things that used to work for you like, your old unapologetic pause is just not helping you pause anymore? And your physical, emotional and or mental health are not quote 100%? What about that activity that helped you take a breather but is now taking every breath you have, and leading you down the road to health issues instead of a healthy body? In this podcast, we get serious about Me-Time and shake the shame of being Selfish! What does being selfish look like for you?

About Naketa Thigpen Naketa Thigpen is a Balance and Relationship Advisor, author, sought-after speaker and host of the weekly podcast, Balance Boldly. Her purpose is to empower and motivate those willing to undertake the arduous pursuit of attaining the life they want. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Naketa forged a successful career helping families push through challenges caused by personal trauma, loss of confidence and fractured communication within their relationships. She would go on to take the best of her education, aptitude and experiences and found ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, a sustainable holistic growth and development company that helps women in business and entrepreneurs transition through significant life change through micro-retreats and intensives that break the box of limitations, outdated norms and expectations that bound their brilliance and stifles growth. Naketa has been featured on the Lifestyle Channel, a featured expert on dozens of terrestrial and online radio shows, and is the recipient of the NAACP 101 Top Influencers in Philadelphia and NAPW Women of Excellence awards. In designing real solutions to the real-time issues of today's leaders, Naketa is determined to move her clients beyond excellence and into the rare air of greatness thru system implementation, mindset modification and balance. Connect with Naketa Thigpen thigpro.com facebook instagram twitter linkedin youtube Episode 285

About Naketa Thigpen Naketa Thigpen is a Balance and Relationship Advisor, author, sought-after speaker and host of the weekly podcast, Balance Boldly. Her purpose is to empower and motivate those willing to undertake the arduous pursuit of attaining the life they want. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Naketa forged a successful career helping families push through challenges caused by personal trauma, loss of confidence and fractured communication within their relationships. She would go on to take the best of her education, aptitude and experiences and found ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, a sustainable holistic growth and development company that helps women in business and entrepreneurs transition through significant life change through micro-retreats and intensives that break the box of limitations, outdated norms and expectations that bound their brilliance and stifles growth. Naketa has been featured on the Lifestyle Channel, a featured expert on dozens of terrestrial and online radio shows, and is the recipient of the NAACP 101 Top Influencers in Philadelphia and NAPW Women of Excellence awards. In designing real solutions to the real-time issues of today's leaders, Naketa is determined to move her clients beyond excellence and into the rare air of greatness thru system implementation, mindset modification and balance. Connect with Naketa Thigpen thigpro.com facebook instagram twitter linkedin youtube Episode 285

About Naketa Thigpen Naketa Thigpen is a Balance and Relationship Advisor, author, sought-after speaker and host of the weekly podcast, Balance Boldly. Her purpose is to empower and motivate those willing to undertake the arduous pursuit of attaining the life they want. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Naketa forged a successful career helping families push through challenges caused by personal trauma, loss of confidence and fractured communication within their relationships. She would go on to take the best of her education, aptitude and experiences and found ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, a sustainable holistic growth and development company that helps women in business and entrepreneurs transition through significant life change through micro-retreats and intensives that break the box of limitations, outdated norms and expectations that bound their brilliance and stifles growth. Naketa has been featured on the Lifestyle Channel, a featured expert on dozens of terrestrial and online radio shows, and is the recipient of the NAACP 101 Top Influencers in Philadelphia and NAPW Women of Excellence awards. In designing real solutions to the real-time issues of today's leaders, Naketa is determined to move her clients beyond excellence and into the rare air of greatness thru system implementation, mindset modification and balance. Connect with Naketa Thigpen thigpro.com facebook instagram twitter linkedin youtube Episode 285

About Naketa Thigpen Naketa Thigpen is a Balance and Relationship Advisor, author, sought-after speaker and host of the weekly podcast, Balance Boldly. Her purpose is to empower and motivate those willing to undertake the arduous pursuit of attaining the life they want. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Naketa forged a successful career helping families push through challenges caused by personal trauma, loss of confidence and fractured communication within their relationships. She would go on to take the best of her education, aptitude and experiences and found ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, a sustainable holistic growth and development company that helps women in business and entrepreneurs transition through significant life change through micro-retreats and intensives that break the box of limitations, outdated norms and expectations that bound their brilliance and stifles growth. Naketa has been featured on the Lifestyle Channel, a featured expert on dozens of terrestrial and online radio shows, and is the recipient of the NAACP 101 Top Influencers in Philadelphia and NAPW Women of Excellence awards. In designing real solutions to the real-time issues of today's leaders, Naketa is determined to move her clients beyond excellence and into the rare air of greatness thru system implementation, mindset modification and balance. Connect with Naketa Thigpen thigpro.com facebook instagram twitter linkedin youtube Episode 285

Naketa Thigpen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Balance & Relationship Advisor took the best of her education, aptitude, and experience as a barrier-breaker, and founded ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute to unlock passion, unleash innovation, and maximize profit. As the author of the forthcoming book, Selfish, and a sought-after speaker and podcast host, Naketa has set her daily intention to empower and motivate the willing to balance all that matters. Playing Small Moment Naketa takes us back to the first time she recognized she was playing small. She walked into a networking event and felt isolated based on her appearance and personality. She acknowledged she wasn’t comfortable in her “new skin” as an entrepreneur, when she changed her answers based on if the person who approached her was a male or a female. The Wake Up Call Naketa’s latest aha moment came when she decided to do a daily 5 a.m. Wake and Breakthrough on Periscope. She didn’t plan on her Grandfather’s words coming back to her to tell her she wouldn’t be good enough, but when they did, she realized she needed to move forward to her next level. Style of Leadership Naketa needs to be honest and transparent in order to lead others. What Are You Excited About? Naketa is excited about The Dreamer’s Blueprint, which is the new membership community she is creating. Current Business Challenge Naketa finds it difficult to find time for business priorities while simple to-do’s are left unanswered. Your Support System Naketa’s support system includes an amazing digital media strategist and guru, a dynamic accountability partner and her brain trust advisors sister friend, who she feels has completely transformed her business. Leadership Practice Naketa gives herself permission to pause several times daily. Book to Develop Leadership The Big Leap, by Gaye Hendricks Advice For Younger Self “It’s ok to ask for help, especially from people who truly want you to succeed in life.” Inspirational Quote “I feel adventurous. There are so many doors that need to be opened, and I am not afraid to look behind them.” ~ Elizabeth Taylor Links Website: Thigpro.com LinkedIn: Naketa Thigpen Twitter: @BalanceBoldly   Find more resources at https://womentakingthelead.com

Naketa Thigpen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Balance & Relationship Advisor took the best of her education, aptitude and experience as a barrier breaker and founded ThigPro Balance and Relationship Management Institute, to unlock passion, unleash innovation and maximize profit. As the author of the forthcoming book Selfish, a sought after speaker and podcast host, Naketa has set her daily intention to empower and motivate the willing to balance all that matters. In this interview she is going to share actionable tips and advice about creating a strong work-life balance. Yes, you CAN have it all! You can connect with Naketa on LinkedIn and Twitter.    

Are you tired of hearing about living a balanced life and not experiencing it? Join me and my guest Naketa Thigpen, Thigpro and make balanced living a reality in your life. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with expertise in Relationship Management, Trauma and related Behavioral modalities, Naketa realized that she can impact the world in a unique way by integrating her technical skills with my passion to empower others.  That’s why she decided to take her fervor for design and her purpose [to empower others] and combine them so that she could assist other high-achievers who are exhausted from helping everyone but themselves. Some call it work-life integration, others call it work-life engagement… As a Women’s Executive Balance Advisor, she has designed systems, like her proprietary Permission to Pause Corporate and Community Micro Retreats that provides high-achievers and high potentials a respite from the bedlam of the normal day and an environment where attendees build efficient work-structures that allow them to effectively infuse balance into their life and business. Want a FREE audio book? Go to Audible.com and you can get one. Listen to today’s podcast to find out which book I recommend for you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/janetmtaylor/message

Work-life balance is an interesting discussion. Many people feel it is impossible and give up trying while others obsess over it.  What is balance anyway? Is it possible? How do I know I have it? What is the time frame for evaluating it: daily, weekly or monthly? Lets go deep on understanding balance and the factors that keep us from our personal balance.On todays show you will learn..What Work-Life Balance isn't. Tools to Get Out of Your Head.A Quick Way to Win the Battle of Procrastination.Todays Guest: Naketa ThigpenNaketa Thigpen is a challenger, one whose clear purpose is to task others to greatness. As the President and co-founder of ThigPro, a life management and professional development company, her inimitable ability to develop the person inside the professional through customized retreats and simplistic systems is precisely what makes her the premier specialist in coaching. As a Women’s Executive Balance Advisor, she helps high-achievers and high potentials build efficient work-structures that allow them to effectively infuse balance into their life and business via corporate and personal development micro retreats and executive advancement programs.As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with expertise in Relationship Management, Trauma and related Behavioral modalities, Naketa Thigpen realized that she could impact the world in a unique way by integrating her skills, gifts and talents as a holistically centered success coach and balance advisor. In designing real solutions to real-time problems that exist within the business and personal worlds of today’s leaders, Naketa is determined to move them beyond excellence and into the rare air of greatness system implementation, innovative mindset modification and balance. 

Work-life balance is an interesting discussion. Many people feel it is impossible and give up trying while others obsess over it.  What is balance anyway? Is it possible? How do I know I have it? What is the time frame for evaluating it: daily, weekly or monthly? Lets go deep on understanding balance and the factors that keep us from our personal balance.On todays show you will learn..What Work-Life Balance isn't. Tools to Get Out of Your Head.A Quick Way to Win the Battle of Procrastination.Todays Guest: Naketa ThigpenNaketa Thigpen is a challenger, one whose clear purpose is to task others to greatness. As the President and co-founder of ThigPro, a life management and professional development company, her inimitable ability to develop the person inside the professional through customized retreats and simplistic systems is precisely what makes her the premier specialist in coaching. As a Women’s Executive Balance Advisor, she helps high-achievers and high potentials build efficient work-structures that allow them to effectively infuse balance into their life and business via corporate and personal development micro retreats and executive advancement programs.As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with expertise in Relationship Management, Trauma and related Behavioral modalities, Naketa Thigpen realized that she could impact the world in a unique way by integrating her skills, gifts and talents as a holistically centered success coach and balance advisor. In designing real solutions to real-time problems that exist within the business and personal worlds of today’s leaders, Naketa is determined to move them beyond excellence and into the rare air of greatness system implementation, innovative mindset modification and balance. 

Internationally recognized Leadership Development expert, Lisè Schwartz joins host Naketa Thigpen as this week’s guest on the Balance Beam Podcast. Lisè began her own practice after over 20 years in Fortune 500 companies spearheading change and development through training, communications, organizational development and the innovative use of media. After successfully launching a Career Change program for a global utility company in 2012, Ms. Schwartz began working with a new segment of the workforce; the career transition candidate. Her practice has grown to include developing emerging careers and reinventing candidates by helping translate skills and competencies from one industry or role, to another. Topics discussed include corresponding with millennials, work-life balance vs work-life integration and the intricacies in working for Fortune 100 companies.