Before you sharpen your goals this season, make sure your backpack is stocked.

It’s back-to-school season, and while we may not be shopping for crayons and Trapper Keepers anymore, grown women still need the right supplies to thrive. In this episode, Zenica shares three essentials every woman should pack in her “grown woman backpack” to step into a new season with confidence: boundaries, courage with clarity, and community. Tune in for a mix of nostalgia, practical wisdom, and a quick pop quiz to help you show up fully prepared for what’s ahead.

In this mini episode, I’m inviting you to pause and check in with yourself before burnout makes a decision for you today that you might regret later. Too many women are rationalizing away their little bits of daily joy—lipstick, room sprays, rest—and calling it self-discipline. Sis, it’s not; it's self-sacrifice. In this short but powerful reflection, I’m sharing 3 reflection questions to help you get honest about what you want, who you need to become to pursue it, and what small shift you can make this week to move in that direction.

Take a breath. Sit with these questions. Let the whispers in your spirit speak to you. And if you're craving deeper support, check out this link to learn more about private VIP coaching experiences.

Sis, if your job offers paid time off and you’re not using it, you’re basically donating money back to the company—and we’re not in the business of unpaid charity work. In this summer flashback episode, we’re talking rest, resistance, and why your dream vacation might just be the productivity hack you didn’t know you needed. From ancestral hustle trauma to alligators in kitchens (yes, really), this episode is your official reminder that you don’t have to earn your rest. Whether you’re planning a luxury escape or a no-screen weekend two towns over, it’s time to unplug, unwind, and prepare the others—because you will not be available.

💥 Ready to make rest a reality? I’m currently accepting new private coaching clients for VIP Days and 3-month packages. Email me at [email protected] to explore which option is best for you.

This week, I’m taking a moment to rest and soak up summer, but I didn’t want to leave you hanging. In this special Summer Rewind episode, we’re circling back to a powerful conversation on the difference between fighting systems and fighting each other. Inspired by the book Sisterhood Heals and a viral moment in Olympic gymnastics, I unpack how white supremacy and patriarchy pits women—especially Black women—against one another in workplaces. If you’ve ever felt hurt by another sister, this episode offers a lens-shifting perspective and a call to lead with compassion, community, and truth. Because real healing starts when we stop fighting each other and start fighting the systems.

✨ Ready to reclaim your time and stop doing the most for the bare minimum? Book your Reclaiming My Time Audit and let’s get clear on what’s draining you—and how to take your power back.

What does your relationship with money have to do with overwork and burnout? More than you might think.

In this very personal episode, Zenica shares the behind-the-scenes story of how she paid off nearly $14,000 in consumer debt in four months—and why the most important transformation wasn’t financial, but emotional and energetic. From releasing shame to rewriting her beliefs about freedom, she unpacks the mindset shift that helped her reclaim her time, her energy, and her voice.

If you’ve ever stayed in a toxic job or burned yourself out because you couldn’t afford to walk away, this episode will hit home.

Plus: Want support in creating your own roadmap to rest and realignment? Check out the Reclaiming My Time Audit — a coaching strategy session designed to help you reset and reclaim what matters most.

If someone looked at your calendar today, would they see a life you’re proud of—or just a long list of obligations? In this honest and deeply personal episode, Zenica opens up about how her calendar once reflected survival, not joy. She explores how our schedules reveal more than our plans—they expose our priorities, our hidden beliefs, and the stories we’re telling ourselves about who we need to be.

Whether your calendar is packed with work, self-help content, or everyone else’s needs but your own, this episode will help you ask the real question: Am I living, or am I just managing time? You'll walk away with three powerful truths and a few reflection questions to help you stop living on autopilot and start building a life—and calendar—that truly reflects the woman you’re becoming.

This week, we're calling out one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves: “I'll do it when things slow down.”
In this episode, I’m breaking down the myths that keep high-achieving women stuck in cycles of overwork, guilt, and delay—and what it really takes to reclaim your time (and summer) with intention. If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to start living differently, this is your wake-up call.

Ready to stop running on autopilot and start reclaiming your time with clarity and ease?
Book your Reclaiming My Time Audit now and get a customized 7-day plan designed to help you take back your time and energy—without adding more to your to-do list.
👉https://zenicachatmancoaching.as.me/reclaimingmytime 

You’ve been doing all the things — checking the boxes, showing up early, staying late, raising your hand — and yet… the breakthrough still hasn’t come. 

In this episode, Zenica is unpacking why "going hard" isn’t a strategy — and how so many high-achieving women (especially Black women) get trapped in a cycle of overwork with no payoff.  Taking insights from her dual professions as an executive coach and marketing strategist — Zenica is showing showing you how to shift from reactive (doing )to proactive (intentional planning) that actually moves the needle.

If you’re tired of being broke and busy, this one’s for you.

Plus, I’ll tell you how to get your hands on my Reclaiming My Time Audit — a powerful 7-day reset designed to help you stop spinning and start moving with purpose.

You don't need another to-do list, you just need to move with intention. In this episode, Zenica shares a personal story of how reclaiming summer for herself became a crucial part of her journey to success. She encourages you to reflect on your own summer experiences and consider how you can create a summer focused on personal fulfillment and intentionality. Ready to take back your summer. Book you Reclaiming my Time Audit today! 

Email me with your ideal summer at [email protected]

In this episode, Zenica addresses a listener question about rebuilding confidence after leaving a leaving a toxic job. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and dropping the lies implanted by toxic work environments, grounding yourself in truth, and taking consistent action to rebuild confidence. Zenica shares her own personal experience with workplace bullying and practical strategies to help  navigate career crossroads and reclaim your confidence.

Book a Reclaiming My Time Audit and Detox.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Ask a Coach
00:28 Navigating Toxic Workplaces
01:19 Rebuilding Confidence After Toxicity
05:05 Dropping the Lies and Finding Truth
10:15 Taking Action to Rebuild Confidence