Women in Conversation: Motherhood, Courage—Becoming Who You Were Meant to Be. “Episode 100”
🎙 Closing Reflection – Celebrating Women, Motherhood & Becoming
“This conversation wasn’t an interview… it was a discussion. A gathering of women — mothers, mentors, friends — sitting together, sharing the real stories of life. We’re not experts, but we share a common lifestyle, a shared rhythm. We talked about parenting, about motherhood, about the messy, beautiful, courageous parts of becoming who we were meant to be.
Sharon said something that stayed with me — that life is a series of things that happen. Isn’t that true? A series of moments, choices, and leaps that shape us. And when she spoke about jumping, she reminded us that it’s not a blind jump. Somewhere deep inside, there’s a knowing that the net will appear. That’s courage. That’s trust. That’s what it means to listen to the quiet voice within and finally say, ‘now.’
Deborah Sinclair brought her four+ decades as a therapist into this space — and then shared something timeless. She talked about the ‘penny drop’ moment. That instant when intuition, experience, and truth meet. It’s not blind faith that fuels change — it’s years of listening, learning, and slowly preparing for that moment when you know… this is it.
And Sonia reminded us that motherhood isn’t just about raising children — it’s about raising ourselves, too. It’s about shifting the narrative with parents and children, about courageously choosing to grow alongside them.
This episode is special — it’s Episode 100 for me, it’s a celebration of Sharon’s book, Sonia’s powerful voice as a podcaster, and Deborah’s continued love of service to others. It’s a celebration of lives in motion. And it’s a reminder of how beautiful it is when women come together to connect, share, and help each other rise.
This is what Be Your Empowered Self is all about. Real women. Real conversations. Not because the path is always clear, but because we’ve learned to walk it together.”
“If this conversation moved you, share it with a woman who needs a reminder of her own strength. Because when women rise together — so does the next generation.”
• This is your life. Go live it like it’s yours.
• See you on the path.
You got this.
You always did. Take care.
Debxoxo
@beyourempoweredself
🧷 Sonia Dong
• Website / Bio: soniadong.com — she is a podcaster, parent educator, author, speaker, entrepreneur and mom of two. 
• Podcast: Raising the Next Gen — a parenting podcast for teens and tweens. 
• Instagram: @soniadong 
🧷 Deborah Sinclair
• Practice / Profile: Listed on Psychology Today as a Clinical Social Worker / Therapist (PhD, RSW) in Toronto, ON. 
• Specializations: Domestic Abuse, Divorce, Trauma / PTSD, supporting people with life transitions. 
• Other page: “CDHPI.ca / Deborah Sinclair” — Social Worker, consultant, trainer specializing in trauma.
🔍 Sharon Gordon —
• Website: iamsharongordon.com — her author site for Sheribaby and her work as storyteller, host, media personality. 
• Instagram: @iamsharongordon 
• Book / Work: Her novel Sheribaby is featured prominently on her site; she is the author of Sheribaby: A Little Girl’s Big Voice in Post-Independence Jamaica. 
🎧 Disclaimer
The conversations shared in this episode reflect the personal experiences, opinions, and journeys of the host and guests. They are intended for inspirational and educational purposes only, and should not be considered professional advice.
Any references to health, wellness, parenting, or personal development are shared from lived experience and individual perspectives. Always seek guidance from qualified professionals for your unique circumstances.
The views expressed by the guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or the Be Your Empowered Self podcast.
By listening, you acknowledge that you are responsible for your own decisions, growth, and well-being. 💛
