I recently decided to return to Corporate America after four beautiful years of running my business full-time. In this episode, learn more about my journey transitioning from full-time entrepreneurship back to a 9 to 5, while still running my coaching business, and WHY I made this decision to support my own personal growth and the evolution of my business.

We'll also cover:

• How I knew it was the right time for me to accept this position
• The biggest struggles I faced as a full-time business owner (emotionally, mentally and financially)
• My greatest accomplishments as a full-time business owner

• The pros and cons of full-time entrepreneurship
• The pros and cons of having a 9-5 AND a business
• The lessons I've learned from being on both paths at different times of my life

Above all, this episode emphasizes the value of options and the need for self-discovery in your own career journey.

Keywords:

entrepreneurship, personal development, wellness, work-life balance, business journey, coaching, career transition, women empowerment, financial stability, self-discovery

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Self-discipline is often misunderstood as a restriction, but it is actually a pathway to freedom and self-love. In this episode, Kayla shares practical steps to build self-discipline, the significance of maintaining balance across different life areas, and how to cultivate self-trust through consistent actions. This conversation will encourage you to embrace self-discipline as a tool for personal growth and fulfillment as you continue to discover your soul's desires.

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In this 3-part episode, you'll learn HOW to identify your natural gifts and take steps towards uncovering your purpose.

Part 1: I'll explain what "natural gifts" are and how they're connected to your soul's purpose and your spiritual health

Part 2: I'll guide you through nine journal prompts that will help you gain clarity into your desires (see prompts below)

Part 3: I'll give you exact action steps you can take to start living a life that's aligned with your vision.

Linked HERE is my free guided meditation mentioned in this episode.

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Prompts:

1. What is something that people are constantly telling you you’re great at? (sometimes it’s hard for us to recognize our own gifts! you can even text a few friends and family members and ask them what they would describe as your strengths)
2. What skills come naturally to you? Which of these do you ENJOY?
3. When you were a child or teen, what interested you? When did you experience bliss? This helps identify what your gifts were before you entered society’s expectations
4. What tasks, projects, hobbies or activities do you enter a flow state while engaged in?
5. What do YOU feel gives your life true meaning?
6. When do you feel the most like yourself?
7. What do you want to be known for?
8. What problems do you feel deeply called to solve? our purpose can lie in what we want to fix, heal or improve
9. What’s one message that you feel passionately about? If you had the attention of 100 people in one room, what would you want to say?

It's no secret that the world is in utter *chaos* right now. In this episode, we'll discuss how turning your rage into action is a form of resistance, and why now is the most important time to explore your natural gifts (especially for Black and Brown women)

We'll also touch on Black History Month and the importance of using your voice and taking up space in today's world.

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WELCOME to Her Becoming!

In this episode:

• Discover the key moments that led me to start this podcast, what you can expect from it, and who it's for
• Learn about the main topics we'll cover (holistic wellness, spiritual growth, personal development) and why they're important, no matter what stage of life you're in
• Meet your host, Kayla Countryman (me!), and get an exclusive look into my journey, from navigating identity struggles to starting my business and growing a community for women of color.

If you enjoy this episode, rate, review, follow and share! Your support means the world.

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A sneak peek of Her Becoming. Launching 2.20.25.

Her Becoming is a podcast for women on a mission to become their happiest, healthiest, and most authentic selves. Together, we'll explore personal development, health and wellness, mindset and psychology, embodiment, activism, creative self-expression, and JOY, with the goal of helping you step into your true purpose. Get cozy and tune in as we have heart-centered, soulful conversations to support your journey of becoming the woman you're meant to be.