It’s The Human Experience: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Embracing Self-Worth & Emotional Intelligence, Strengthening Self-Awareness, Building Confidence and Purpose

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It’s The Human Experience: Overcoming Self-Doubt, Embracing Self-Worth & Emotional Intelligence, Strengthening Self-Awareness, Building Confidence and Purpose episodes

September 11, 202589. Feeling Stuck? Before You Give Up, Listen to This: Setbacks = Setup
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So many of us mistake silence, delay, or resistance as failure — but what if those “dips” are actually divine preparation? Hazel and Quiy unpack what it means to stay obedient without clarity, why writing and intention-setting matter, and how to keep moving when fear and self-doubt show up.
🎙️ In this episode, you’ll discover:
How to know when a setback is setting you up for purpose
Why the valley comes before the mountaintop
The role of divine timing in seasons of waiting
How writing builds clarity and momentum when you feel stuck
💡 Listen if you’ve been:
Wondering why your progress feels slow
Questioning if you’re on the right path
Battling self-doubt or silence in a waiting season
👉 If this resonated, don’t miss these episodes:
Ep. 74: Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
Ep. 78: Breaking Through Self-Doubt
Ep. 80: This Is Where Growth Happens
🎧 Listen now — your next chapter is already unfolding.
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August 30, 202588. Living In Between Dreams: Faith, Valleys & Becoming
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Your Valley Isn’t Punishment — It’s Preparation
Have you ever felt like you’re stuck between who you are and who you’re becoming?
That strange space where your dreams are so clear you can see them — but they still feel out of reach? You’re not alone.
This episode is for the dreamers, the doers, and the ones in their becoming season. I’m talking about those quiet, uncomfortable valleys where faith is tested, doubt creeps in, and everything feels slower than you imagined.
Here’s what we explore:
✨ Living in between dreams — why this middle ground is where your deepest growth happens
✨ Why it’s not “fake it till you make it” — it’s faith it till you make it
✨ How to discern when to pour from your cup… and when to refill it first
✨ Lessons the valley teaches you about people, process, and purpose
✨ Why becoming feels lonely — and why that’s a sign you’re on the right path
Through my own personal stories, reflections, and revelations, we’ll unpack what it really means to keep working the dream when no one sees it yet.
Your current situation isn’t your final destination. It’s preparation for the life, calling, and abundance you can’t yet imagine.
💌 If this resonates, share it with someone in their valley season. Let’s grow, glow, and trust God’s timing — together.
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August 30, 202588. The Process Is Your Preparation: Living in Faith When Your Dream Feels Far Away
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Have you ever felt stuck in that uncomfortable space between where you are and where you want to be? That peculiar moment when your dream is visible on the horizon, yet the path to reach it seems endless and exhausting?

This raw and powerful episode dives deep into what it truly means to live between dreams—when you're tired, holding on by faith, and showing up despite wanting to disappear. Hazel shares profound insights about working your vision while still in the valley, choosing alignment over appearance, and embracing the understanding that the process itself is preparation for what's ahead.

We explore the misconception of "fake it till you make it," reframing it as "faith it till you make it"—not pretending, but embodying who you're becoming before the world sees it. Just as planning a trip requires seeing the destination first, then doing the work to get there, your dream requires both vision and action. The difference is trusting God more than you trust fear or others' opinions about your journey.

The episode also tackles the delicate balance between pouring from your cup versus protecting your energy. Sometimes giving from not enough actually deepens your well, stretches your faith, and reveals capabilities you didn't know you possessed. The key is discernment—knowing when you're serving versus when you're self-sabotaging.

Remember, the valley isn't punishment but preparation. Becoming isn't glamorous—it's sacred. You lose people in the valley because not everyone can handle the discomfort of growth. But what if we stopped rushing God's process? What comes afterward is always bigger and better than what we could have imagined.

Share this episode with someone who's living between dreams too. Together, we can grow and glow through every season of becoming.
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19 min
August 21, 202587. It's Never Too Late to Start Over: Finding Purpose, Healing, and Your True Calling
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What if the timelines you’ve been following your whole life… were never meant for you?
In this powerful episode of It’s the Human Experience Podcast, Millicent Reed shares her transformative journey from a Fortune 25 HR leader to a children’s book author and nonprofit founder, revealing how the passing of her mother became the catalyst for finally pursuing her long-held dreams and embracing her true purpose.
Through raw honesty and deep wisdom, Millicent opens up about grief, alignment, and starting over — proving that no matter your age, past, or setbacks, you can always choose your quarter one.
💡 In This Episode with Millicent Reed, You’ll Discover:
How grief became the push that unlocked her true calling
The power of embracing your “quarter one” at any stage of life
Why societal timelines are a lie — and how to rewrite your own
Her journey to becoming the author of six self-published children’s books
How she built Impact Greater Good, a nonprofit focused on amplifying impact
The importance of surrounding yourself with authentic supporters
The hard but freeing lesson: “Your ability to recover in life makes all the difference.”
✨ Whether you’ve felt stuck, behind, or unsure where to begin, this conversation reminds you of one truth: it’s never too late to bet on yourself.
🔗 Connect with Millicent Reed:
🌐 www.impactgreatergood.com
🌐 www.mylittlemillie.com
📸 Instagram: @confidence_selflove_enthusiast

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50 min
August 14, 202586. The Valleys That Built Me: Finding Peace, Purpose & Growth in Life’s Hardest Seasons
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Ever feel like you’re stuck in life’s potholes while everyone else seems to be speeding down smooth highways? You’re not alone. In this raw, audio-only episode, I open up about turning 40 — and the 40 hard-earned reflections that have carried me through deep valleys and unexpected victories.
These aren’t curated Instagram quotes. They’re battle-tested truths from someone still navigating her own valley season, yet standing on spiritual mountaintops at the same time. That beautiful contradiction — broken yet whole, struggling yet succeeding — is something so many of us feel but rarely say out loud.
From embracing slow seasons without shame to redefining success as peace, I share lessons that will shift how you see yourself, your relationships, your career, and your faith.
In this episode, we’ll talk about:
Why the valley is where your roots deepen, not where your story ends
How “slow” doesn’t mean “stuck” — and why growth speed isn’t your worth
Why titles open doors but only character keeps you in the room
How to set boundaries that protect your peace and energy
The role of ownership — in your home, your ideas, and your financial stability
How grief can both break you and grow you
Why clarity often comes after obedience, not before
What it means to be in the valley in the flesh but on the mountaintop in the spirit
This episode is both a mirror and a map — reflecting your own struggles while offering direction for your journey forward. Whether you’re stepping into a new chapter, pushing through a hard climb, or enjoying a season of abundance, these reflections will meet you exactly where you are.
Save this episode for when you need a reminder you’re not alone. Share it with a friend who might be ready to give up. And remember: these lessons aren’t mine alone — they belong to anyone ready to grow.
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24 min
August 07, 202585. She Turned Burnout into Boundaries: How La Nihya ReBuilt Her Restaurant & Reclaimed Her Peace
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What if the only thing standing between you and your breakthrough… is you?
In this vulnerable and energizing episode, restaurant owner La Nihya Odom-Frank shares how breaking through self-doubt, burnout, and past “failures” led her to build one of the most talked-about loaded baked potato restaurants in Georgia. But this is not just a business story—it’s about reclaiming your energy, trusting your intuition, and setting boundaries that protect your peace.
La Nihya opens up about how her past businesses—photography, lip gloss, clothing—were practice, not failure. She reminds us that everything you’ve done is preparing you for your next level. From learning when to pivot, to embracing the soft life without guilt, this episode is packed with gems for anyone navigating their growth era.
✨ Whether you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or ready to stop shrinking, La Nihya‘s story will help you:
Turn your "failed" ideas into fuel
Stop over-explaining your boundaries
Honor when you need to pause, reset, and protect your energy
Choose faith and alignment over pressure and burnout
🧠 Topics We Cover:
How to turn practice into purpose
Creating boundaries without guilt
Intuition over opinions: knowing when to block the noise
Entrepreneurship without burnout
Soft life, self-trust, and redefining success on your terms
💡 Quote to remember:
"You’re allowed to step away and come back to yourself. That’s not quitting—it’s self-leadership."
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39 min
August 04, 202584. From Selling Clothes in Strip Clubs to Target Shelves: Bella Rose’s Entrepreneurial Masterclass
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What if every “no” you’ve ever heard was setting you up for your biggest win?
In this powerful episode, Bella Rose—founder & CEO of Bella Rose Passion—shares her raw 14-year entrepreneurial journey from selling clothes out of her car at strip clubs to landing retail partnerships with Target.
But this isn’t just a business success story—it’s a masterclass in perseverance, faith, and turning personal tragedy into renewed purpose.
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We dive deep into:
How a $300 influencer post generated $10K in sales
The difference between having followers vs. real influence
Pivoting through failure without formal business education
Persistently pursuing retail deals despite constant rejection
Balancing grief, self-care, and entrepreneurship after losing her mother
Building a legacy brand with authenticity and heart
If you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a side hustler ready for your breakthrough, or someone navigating setbacks, this conversation will equip you with the mindset and strategies to keep building even when the odds feel stacked against you.
🎧 Subscribe for more unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, and leaders who are building meaningful success stories from the ground up.
#EntrepreneurJourney #WomenInBusiness #FaithAndEntrepreneurship #RetailPartnerships #AuthenticBusiness #BellaRosePassion #PerseveranceStory #InfluencerMarketingTips #BuildingALegacy #SmallBusinessSuccess

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57 min
July 31, 202584. Tired of Performing? Step Into Your Healed Girl Era & Start Living Fully
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Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything “right”—but still feel stuck, unseen, or silently exhausted?
This episode is your invitation to stop performing and start living in full alignment.
In this raw solo reflection, Hazel shares what it looks like to let go of control, move beyond burnout, and stop dimming your light just to make others comfortable. It's about choosing authenticity over approval and peace over perfection.
If you’ve ever felt tired of shrinking yourself in relationships, career, or even your faith—this conversation is for you.
✨ In this episode:
The silent toll of always being the strong one
What growth really feels like (spoiler: uncomfortable)
How to stop performing and start aligning
Why healing requires community and surrender
The power of showing up unapologetically
🎧 If you're ready to stop surviving and start becoming who you were always meant to be, hit play.
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July 30, 202583. From Shame to Strategy: How Owning Your Story Can Transform Your Mental Health and Purpose with Jessica Pitre
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What if the very parts of your life you’ve been hiding—your mental health struggles, your pain, your shame—were actually the keys to your power?
In this deeply inspiring episode, we sit down with Jessica, founder of Girlfriends Inc. and Be Girl Powered, who shares her unfiltered journey from mental health challenges to living with clarity, purpose, and strategy.
Jessica opens up about how her hospitalization for mental health—once a source of embarrassment—became the turning point for her personal healing and professional mission. She now helps women own their stories, plan with intention, and step into lives they actually want to live.
You’ll hear how group therapy changed her life, why faith and mental health support aren’t mutually exclusive, and how strategic planning became her tool for healing and manifestation. Jessica offers real, practical wisdom for high-achieving women navigating emotional burnout, shame, and the tension between surviving and thriving.
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💎 Key themes in this episode:
How to transform shame into purpose
The intersection of faith and therapy
Why mental health support is not a weakness
Using planning as a mental health tool
Reframing your past as preparation, not punishment
Whether you’re in a season of survival, seeking transformation, or ready to rewrite your narrative, Jessica’s raw and powerful story will remind you that your truth is your greatest tool.
🎧 Listen now and start planning your breakthrough.
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July 23, 202582. Stuck Between the Promise and the Payoff? How to Survive the Stretch Season
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Stuck Between the Promise and the Payoff? How to Survive the Stretch Season
Ever feel like you’re doing everything right — but the breakthrough still isn’t here?
Like life is almost aligning… but you’re stuck in the middle? That space is called The Stretch Season — and it’s uncomfortable, humbling, and necessary.
In this raw and relatable solo episode, Hazel Brown, host of It’s the Human Experience, gets vulnerable about what it looks like to be in the in-between — where the doors are cracking open, but the full promise hasn’t shown up… yet.
Inside This Episode:
✔ What it means to be stuck between the promise and the payoff
✔ How to know you're in a Stretch Season — and why you shouldn't rush it
✔ The danger of “playing for crumbs” when you were called for the whole loaf
✔ Why building quietly, observing, and aligning matters more than public validation
✔ How exposure to people further ahead isn't rejection — it’s preparation
✔ The power of staying planted in faith when impatience creeps in
✔ Why being the student in the room can unlock your next season
Hazel opens up about the silent struggles of entrepreneurship, faith, and learning how to stretch into your next level — without forcing the timing. If you're feeling stuck, stretched, or like you're behind, this episode is your reminder: You're exactly where you're supposed to be.
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If this episode speaks to you, share it with a friend who’s also building, waiting, and trusting the process. You’re not behind — you’re becoming.
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