In the last episode of this season, I offer up my reflections. I share more about why embracing yourself is so important. Thank you so much for journeying with me as I explore this question. I am excited to grow with you next season. Message me on IG at Yvonne_Nkiruka and let me know your thoughts. See you in the fall!

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Some of us have been running on E

for way too long. I know this is something I am always working through. This week we are growing with Geo Derice and exploring the ways he has intentionally carved out time to invest and pour into himself. He shares about the art of journaling and the importance of reading as a means of self-investment.

Geo is a native New Yorker, husband, motivational speaker and author of the “The Thirst is Real”, a guide dedicated to helping students maximize their full potential. You can connect with him on IG at geoderice and learn more about his work at https://www.geospeaks.com

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What happens when your talents, gifts and curiosities are too big to fit into one career or industry? This week we are growing with Ashley Galloway. She shares about her journey to embrace her identity as a multidisciplinary artist and how she creates space to nurture her passions.

Ashley is a native New Yorker, creative directer, designer, photographer, musician, film maker and wife. You can connect with her on IG at @ashleygalloway_ and check out her work at www.ashleydorce.com

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This week we are growing with John Louis. He shares about his journey to embrace his identity as man who feels deeply and the work he has had to do to heal the toxic masculinity within himself. John is a husband, father, photographer, social worker, and musician. You can connect with him on IG at johnlouis.nyc. Check out his photography here https://www.louis-photography.com.

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This week we are growing with Lourdes Anita Branch. She is a native New Yorker who loves to see woman walk in their God-given purposes. Lourdes is also an author, YouTuber and educator. We will discussing how to embrace your beauty in the midst of social media filter culture. The pressure to look like an IG model is real and sometimes it can lead to low self-esteem and even cause us to lose sight of reality and what is important. Lourdes bravely shares her journey as she is learning to embrace her body and her “imperfections.” For more of Lourdes you can follow her journey at https://www.lourdesanita.com/ and add her on IG @Lourdes_anita. You can purchase her book at https://www.blurb.com/b/9961168-stay-focused-purpose-over-_______

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This week I share more about the gift of being alone and all the cool things I have discovered along the way.

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Have you ever made a decision and immediately regretted it afterwards? This week we are learning with Nyya Flores Toussaint. He shares about how he is learning to embrace his commitments to himself which included leaving a stressful job and the decision to get on medication to support his mental health.

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So let's be honest, some of us have a toxic relationship with our hair. For me, I have had too many negative emotions towards my hair and have said some awful things to it. This week we are growing with Zenas Okanlawon and learning how to embrace our hair. She bravely shares her journey to love her hair despite the various challenges. Our relationship with hair is such a vulnerable one and it can if we allow it to be, a teacher of sorts. Tune in to hear more!!!⁠

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In this episode I share my journey of embracing myself and tips that might help you in your journey. 

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