Reclaiming HER Leadership

Ep 5: Prepare For The Rain


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In this powerful and practical episode, Dr. Tonicia Freeman-Foster invites you to pause, look up, and pay attention to the clouds gathering in your life. Preparing for the Rain is a call to action for anyone navigating toxic workplaces, unhealthy relationships, or looming life transitions—reminding us that hope and prayer are essential, but so are wisdom and strategy.

Told through personal stories, spiritual grounding, and tactical steps, Dana offers a clear framework to spot the signs of approaching storms and build a plan that safeguards your peace, power, and potential.

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 – Are You Ignoring the Clouds?

01:20 – When Prayer Isn’t Enough

02:48 – The Cost of Outlasting Toxicity

04:30 – Step 1: Recognize the Signs

06:20 – Step 2: Develop a Proactive Plan

10:10 – Step 3: Reclaim Your Power

14:20 – Stop Waiting for It to Get Worse

16:00 – You Deserve Support

17:40 – Final Reflection: Look at the Clouds

This episode covers:

  • How to spot the warning signs of burnout, toxicity, or instability
  • Why strategy and spiritual practice must go hand in hand
  • Ways to invest in your wellness now—before a crisis forces your hand
  • Letting go of emotional labor in systems or relationships that refuse to change
  • Encouragement to trust what’s on the other side of release


🎧 Listen and reflect—what rain might you be ignoring in your own life?


 📤 Share this episode with someone who needs help planning their exit before the storm hits.


Prayer is power. But preparation is wisdom. Don’t just hope it clears up—bring your umbrella.

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Reclaiming HER LeadershipBy Dr. Tonicia Freeman-Foster