While sitting in the rain on my second to last day in the Maldives, I had a realization: I’ve been blocking my own blessings. Just like an umbrella stops the rain from touching us, my fear, control, and pride have been preventing me from fully receiving what God has for me. And I wonder—what’s your umbrella?

In this solo episode, I share a powerful moment of surrender and what it revealed about trust, resistance, and letting go. If you’ve ever found yourself questioning, doubting, or holding on too tightly, this episode will remind you that sometimes the only thing standing in the way of your next blessing is you.

Topics Discussed:

• A simple yet powerful metaphor for recognizing what’s blocking your blessings.
• Why we struggle with surrendering, even when we know we should.
• The connection between control, fear, and resistance.
• How to release limiting beliefs and step into true trust.
• A practical reflection exercise to help you identify your "umbrella."

This week’s affirmation:

“I release what is preventing me from receiving God’s blessings and embrace the truth that His plans are better than my own.”

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In part two of my conversation with Erica Benjamin, owner of Southern Girl Granola, speaker and fitness guru, we focus on the beauty of choice and the power of trusting the process. We discuss what it means to operate in your gifts, remove self-imposed limitations, and honor the life you deserve. Erica shares her insights on quieting external noise and staying true to herself, while I reflect on how obedience, even when it’s scary, leads to incredible outcomes.

This episode is an invitation to embrace your uniqueness, trust in divine timing, and start making decisions that align with your purpose.

Topics Discussed:

• The importance of identifying emotional blockers.
• Practical steps to invite clarity and openness into your life through prayer and affirmations.
• Why many women settle for the bare minimum and how to raise your standards unapologetically.
• The impact of societal and generational survival modes on self-worth and relationships.
• The power of seeing and being seen—how acknowledgment can heal emotional wounds.

This week’s affirmation:

“ Be gentle with yourself as you discover limiting beliefs or limiting thoughts or blocks. Be gentle with you because we can't change the past.”

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In part one of my conversation with Erica Benjamin, owner of Southern Girl Granola, speaker and fitness guru, we talk about the importance of focusing on what truly matters—your heart, relationships, and the hidden blocks that might be holding you back. Erica shares her thoughts on wanting a meaningful relationship and the struggles of navigating love with preconceived ideas. We discuss how to recognize emotional barriers, shift limiting beliefs, and embrace the truth that you are enough, just as you are.

This episode will encourage you to reflect, take action, and move toward the love, joy, and connection you deserve.

Topics Discussed:

• The importance of identifying emotional blockers.
• Practical steps to invite clarity and openness into your life through prayer and affirmations.
• Why many women settle for the bare minimum and how to raise your standards unapologetically.
• The impact of societal and generational survival modes on self-worth and relationships.
• The power of seeing and being seen—how acknowledgment can heal emotional wounds.

This week’s affirmation:

“I am surrendering any limits that are on me. And I'm only open to what is in alignment with my purpose, my calling, and my destiny.”

Resources:

• Dr. Caroline Leaf’s 21-Day Brain Detox Program

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