Grace, Growth & Business for Women of Color with Amanda Fludd

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What if the life that looks “fine” on the outside doesn’t feel good to you, and you're struggling to find joy? 

In this episode, I sit down with therapist Black Yogi and speaker Katiuscia Gray for a real conversation about finding joy after trauma, relationships, motherhood, and years of putting yourself last.

We talk about learning who you are again, building community as an adult, doing things even when you’re scared, and why sometimes you have to stop waiting for other people to create the life you want.

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Ready to work through deeper experiences and beliefs that keep following you into your present? Learn about EMDR Intensives with Amanda:
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If this conversation made you think of somebody, share it with one friend. And leave a comment—I’d love to know: What’s one thing that brings you joy that you want to make more room for?

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What if the story you're telling yourself is only one possible outcome?

So many of us talk ourselves out of the very things we've been called to do—not because we aren't capable, but because our brains are really good at noticing what could go wrong before imagining what could go right.

In this episode, I'm catching you up on what I've been building, why this podcast is evolving, and what I'm learning about continuing to move even when I don't have every piece figured out.

We also get into the psychology behind it: negativity bias, why anxiety can sound a whole lot like truth, and the simple question I've been using to interrupt it:

What else could be true?

Because maybe the pitch goes well. Maybe they say yes. Maybe the thing you're worried won't work opens a door you couldn't see coming. The outcome you're afraid of is possible—but it's not the only possibility.

We talk about:

•  Why your brain tends to see the obstacle first 
•  How anxiety can talk you out of your next move 
•  The difference between a thought and a fact 
•  A simple exercise to make room for other possibilities 
•  What I'm learning about purpose, business, community, and continuing to show up while I'm still figuring things out 

If you've been hesitating, overthinking, or trying to figure out your next move, this one is for you.

And when you're done, ask yourself:

What am I assuming will happen—and what else could be true?

Share this episode with a woman who might need that question too.

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You know what to do… so why aren’t you doing it?

In this episode of Grace, Growth, and Business, Amanda Fludd explores the fear, hesitation, overthinking, and self-doubt that keep dope women from fully showing up in business, leadership, and life.

This conversation is for exceptional women who keep waiting to feel ready before taking action — the entrepreneur, leader, creative, or professional who knows she has gifts but keeps pulling back when it’s time to move.

Amanda shares:

• why fear isn’t actually the problem
• how hesitation quietly steals opportunities, confidence, and visibility
• the mindset shifts needed to stop shrinking and start executing
• how to build consistency even when motivation disappears
• practical ways to move through fear and start showing up anyway

This episode blends mindset coaching, emotional insight, leadership development, and personal growth for women who are ready to stop sitting on their gifts and start building with what they already have.

If you’ve been struggling with confidence, visibility, consistency, fear of failure, or trusting yourself enough to move forward — this episode is for you.

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Building something meaningful is hard — and nobody says that enough.

In this episode, I get honest about the guilt, doubt, and loneliness that comes with being a woman who builds. I share what I've been carrying while planning our 4th annual retreat, why Moses is the ultimate reluctant leader, and what I actually do when the emotional weight of responsibility tries to talk me out of my purpose.

We talk about:
• Why the people who started with you may not finish with you
• The "groaning in the spirit" that has no words
• How feelings and body sensations talk you out of purpose
• What my mom taught me about getting away
• What you're willing to put down so you can pick yourself up
• Trusting the unknown — including the time I missed my flight to my own retreat

If you've ever whispered "God, take this from me" — this one is for you, sis.

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You did the hard thing. You got the promotion, started the business, left the toxic environment — and somehow, it still doesn't feel the way you thought it would. The overthinking is still there. The pressure is still there. And you can't figure out why.

In this episode, Amanda Fludd breaks down a pattern that high-achieving women know all too well but rarely have language for: changing your environment without changing the beliefs you carry into it. Using the story of Moses and the Israelites leaving Egypt, Amanda unpacks why our nervous systems don't automatically reset when our circumstances improve — and what it actually takes to stop the old patterns from following you into your next level.

You'll learn:

• Why success can still feel like survival mode (and what's really driving it)
• What "hidden luggage" is and how it quietly sabotages new opportunities, promotions, and seasons of growth
• How deeply wired beliefs around responsibility, worth, and safety keep recreating the same stress in brand-new situations
• The 1% shift that helps you start dismantling old patterns without overhauling your entire life
• The one question to ask yourself this week if you're tired of getting in your own way

If you've ever worked hard to get somewhere and still felt stuck, this episode will help you understand why — and what to do about it.

Ready to go deeper? If you're tired of carrying patterns that don't belong in your current season, the EMDR Intensive is the reset you've been needing. Learn more → https://amandafludd.com/therapyintensive/

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Grace, Growth & Business is the podcast for ambitious women unpacking the internal patterns shaping how they lead, build, and show up in their work and lives.

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I didn’t sit down knowing what this episode would lean into, but I knew it was time to come back.

In the season two opener of Grace, Growth, and Business, I share how a simple act of obedience reminded me that God moves when we show up and often in ways that aren’t even about us.

It's a good conversation about what happens when we drift from purpose, how fear and disappointment quietly pull us out of position, and why God doesn’t need more from you — He works with what you already have.

This episode is for the woman who’s been hesitating, wondering whether she's waited too long, whether she's ready for the new position, or whether the challenges have a purpose. 

This might just be your sign to step back in.

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When You Want to Quit—But You’ve Already Started

Welcome back to Grace, Growth & Business—the podcast for women who refuse to shrink back, even when the journey feels messy. I’m Amanda Fludd, the Queen of Quiet Power and Bold Presence, and today I’ve got a short but powerful reminder for every woman who’s ever thought: “Why am I even doing this?”

If you’ve felt tired, inconsistent, or ready to give up while everyone else seems ahead—this episode is for you.

We’re breaking down:

• Why consistency is hard (and why that doesn’t mean you’re failing)
• The real enemy to progress (hint: it’s not laziness—it’s shame)
• How small, imperfect steps stack up to real momentum
• Why progress > perfection, purpose > pressure, and action > aesthetics
• A practical mindset shift: A.C.T.I.O.N.—Any Choice Today Is Over Nothing

You don’t need a perfect season or flawless strategy. You need courage to keep coming back—again and again—because where there is movement, there is hope.

If you’ve been stuck in self-doubt, waiting for the “right” time, this episode is your push to keep building, keep showing up, and keep honoring the call on your life—even when it’s hard.

✨ Listen in, share this with a friend, and let me know the one thought you’re taking with you today.

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Sis, let’s get real for a second. That inner voice telling you “I’m lazy… I can’t stay consistent… I’m always behind”? That’s not the truth. What feels like a motivation problem is often your body waving the red flag, saying “I’m done.”

In this episode, we’re flipping the script on motivation. You’ll learn:

• Why your nervous system might be shutting you down (and what it’s really trying to tell you).
• How negative self-talk keeps you stuck in survival mode.
• Simple, life-aligned shifts you can make so action feels lighter instead of draining.

This is not about grinding harder or piling on more shame. It’s about honoring your capacity, giving yourself permission to slow down, and building strategy that supports your system and your goals.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind, or like something is wrong with you because you just can't keep up with your goals, or get it together—this conversation will remind you about a truth we don't talk about enough and a better way forward.

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What would you say if you could sit down with your younger self? In this episode, I guide you through a powerful visualization exercise to reconnect with the girl you once were — the one who dreamed big, pushed through fear, and carried resilience long before you realized it.

Together, we’ll explore how to:

• Use the science of visualization to rewire your brain for courage and clarity
• Heal the grip of fear, doubt, and perfectionism that keeps you shrinking
• Speak life over your past and future self so you can lead with confidence and vision

This conversation is for every woman of color entrepreneur, leader, coach, and creator who knows she’s built for more but needs a reminder of just how powerful she really is.

✨ Don’t just listen — share this episode with two important women in your life who need to hear these words, too.

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You’ve done the work. You’ve got the degrees, the experience, the receipts. So why are you still second-guessing yourself and overthinking all the details?

In this episode, we unpack what’s really behind the overwhelm — especially for high-achieving women, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are secretly struggling. 

We’ll talk about:

• The beliefs that quietly cap your confidence and energy
• How cultural messages around work and worth shape our hustle
• The cost of invisibility (even when you're performing at a high level)
• What to do when therapy, courses, and affirmations aren’t enough

This is your invitation to stop building on beliefs that no longer serve you — and start reclaiming your time, energy, and presence.

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