In this powerful episode of Degrees of Success, host Frieda Richards sits down with Tawana, a dynamic leader, educator, and advocate for personal growth. Tawana shares her inspiring journey of resilience, transformation, and self-compassion, offering practical advice on how to navigate life’s challenges with grace and perseverance. From overcoming hardships to fostering a mindset of growth and self-love, this episode is packed with insights on success, faith, and personal development.

Tawana emphasizes the importance of surrounding yourself with positive influences, making necessary changes in your environment, and giving yourself grace along the way. Whether you're struggling with self-doubt, navigating major life transitions, or looking for motivation to keep pushing forward, this conversation will remind you that you’re stronger than you think, and your next chapter just might be your best one yet! 

Key Takeaways:

✔ How to give yourself grace in tough times

✔ The power of self-awareness and changing your environment

✔ Embracing personal growth and success with wisdom

✔ Overcoming challenges through faith, focus, and perseverance

📖 Chapters: Jump to key moments

00:00 - Introduction to Degrees of Success & Meet Towanna

03:15 - Towanna’s journey: Challenges that shaped her path

07:40 - The importance of resilience and self-awareness

12:55 - Overcoming limiting beliefs & embracing growth

18:30 - Knowing when to change your environment for success

24:10 - Surrounding yourself with positive, growth-oriented people

31:45 - The power of self-compassion and giving yourself grace

39:20 - Practical strategies to stay focused & push through setbacks

45:55 - Towanna’s biggest lessons from her personal and professional journey

52:30 - Final thoughts: You’re doing better than you think!

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