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🎙️ Episode 192: Energy Rituals That Boost Creativity and Decisiveness

If you’ve ever felt foggy, drained, or unsure about your next move...

If you’re building a brand, a business, or simply trying to stay connected to yourself in the chaos of everyday life…

This episode is for you. 💡

In it I’m sharing the quiet, daily energy rituals that have carried me since childhood — the practices that continue to fuel my creativity, sharpen my discernment, and help me make clear, aligned decisions as a leader and personal branding strategist.

Whether you’re navigating burnout, shifting seasons, or simply craving more intentionality in your day — these rituals are for you. This is about reclaiming your power source so you can show up with clarity, confidence, and peace.

🔑 In This Episode:

Why you don’t need to be “on” all the time to be powerful

What stillness can teach you about energy, creativity, and capacity

How small, consistent rituals sharpen your ability to hear yourself

Why protecting your energy is a leadership strategy

What to do when your nervous system says “no”

My personal rituals for tuning back into myself

🛠️ Try This:

Start with stillness. Even 3 minutes.

💬 Journal Prompt:

What drains me that I continue to say yes to?

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You Have More Power Than You Think: A Message for Uncertain Times

If the news cycle has you discouraged...

This episode is for you. 🔥

In this real-time message from the heart, I share the mindset shifts and daily practices that can help you reclaim your agency, even when the world feels chaotic.

Whether you're pivoting professionally, launching something new, or simply trying to stay afloat mentally and emotionally, this episode is your reminder:

You have more power than you think.

You don’t have to wait for someone to choose you.

You can affirm your genius. You can build yourself up. You must — especially now.

Why now is the time to revisit the roots of Package Your Genius®

The 6 mindset blocks that sabotage your self-belief during transitions

How to reframe fear, failure, and past setbacks into forward momentum

Why “dressing how you want to feel” is sound strategy

How to silence your inner bully with self-affirmation and mental discipline

What high-achievers often forget when building their personal brand

Daily rituals to build emotional resilience and reclaim your voice

Why believing in your uniqueness is not arrogance 

Speak life over your gifts — out loud

Challenge every negative thought with 3 positive truths

Affirm the version of you you’re becoming — not just the one you’ve been

Dress and act like someone who believes in herself

Refuse to let the world’s noise drown out your inner genius

What negative message have I been rehearsing in my mind, and what truth do I need to speak over it today?

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Do you remember who you were before the world told you to earn your worth?

In this episode, I reflect on childhood memories — the joy, the love, the beingness — and how far so many of us drift from that innocence in the pursuit of achievement, validation, and “success.”

I speak directly to the high achievers who have learned to tie their worth to what they do, rather than who they are.

We explore:

What happens when your identity becomes entangled with performance

Why the most courageous thing you can do is return to the purest version of yourself

How affirming your inner child creates space for deep emotional healing

If you’ve been craving softness, if you’ve been questioning your worth outside of accomplishment, this is the episode for you.

A heartfelt reflection on the love we often felt as children and how it fades

How high achievers lose sight of self in pursuit of gold stars and external praise

Why stillness, mindfulness, and self-affirmation are critical tools for healing

How small daily acts of kindness toward your inner child can change everything

A call to honor your emotional truth and give the love back to yourself

The purest version of you is still there waiting to be remembered.

Vulnerability is a portal to your true power.

You don’t have to prove yourself to be worthy of love. You already are.

What did you love most about yourself as a child?

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Welcome to this special PURPOSESCAPING mini episode.

When I was in middle school, I discovered I had a gift for putting feelings into words. I would write poems that captured the emotional experiences of myself and my peers. I'd write about our joys, our heartbreaks, our quiet struggles. Years later, a healer told me that I had the spiritual gift of intercession.

Intercession is the act of praying on behalf of others, standing in the gap and lifting up the needs of someone else when they may not have the words themselves. These days, instead of writing poems, I find myself regularly writing and saying prayers on behalf of the people I love. In these short episodes, I want to share some of those same petitions with you. If you've ever thought or said, I don't know how to pray.

My hope is that these words help you give voice to the requests that are already on your heart.

This is a prayer to strengthen your ability to be a beginner, not have all the answers, and lean on your faith.

Do You Have a Prayer Request?

Email me at purposescaping (at) gmail (dot) com with the subject line "Prayer Request" and tell me a little about your situation. I'll see what I can do!

#prayers #prayer #intercession #spirituality #divineguidance

If you’re a mom in midlife like me, you already know—college isn’t cheap, and the thought of paying for it can feel overwhelming. But my guest today, Melissa Rowe, wants you to know that smart moms don’t pay full price for college.

Melissa is an educator, college access expert, and founder of Capture Greatness, where she’s helped students earn over $12 million in scholarships and gain admission to top schools like Yale, UPenn, Cornell, Howard, and Morehouse.

In this episode, Melissa and I talk about what it really takes to save thousands on college costs and how to set your kids up for success without sacrificing your peace—or your retirement. She shares why scholars get the dollars (not just “good students”), why parents shouldn’t be discouraged by the sticker price, and how starting early and telling the right stories can make all the difference.

If you’re a mom navigating midlife, raising ambitious kids, and trying to build a legacy instead of a lifetime of debt—this episode is for you.

Why scholarships are more about strategy than straight A’s

How to find money most families overlook

Why starting early gives your child a major advantage

How to tell a compelling scholarship story that wins real dollars

What every midlife parent should know before college applications begin

Free Course: Secrets to Scholarship Success → CaptureGreatness.org

Connect with Melissa Rowe → [Instagram or LinkedIn

Follow Amanda on Instagram → [@iamamandamillerlittlejohn]

Sending our kids to college shouldn’t break us. This conversation will remind you that legacy isn’t just about money; it’s about creating opportunity and freedom for the next generation.

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Welcome to this special PURPOSESCAPING mini episode.

When I was in middle school, I discovered I had a gift for putting feelings into words. I would write poems that captured the emotional experiences of myself and my peers. I'd write about our joys, our heartbreaks, our quiet struggles. Years later, a healer told me that I had the spiritual gift of intercession.

Intercession is the act of praying on behalf of others, standing in the gap and lifting up the needs of someone else when they may not have the words themselves. These days, instead of writing poems, I find myself regularly writing and saying prayers on behalf of the people I love. In these short episodes, I want to share some of those same petitions with you. If you've ever thought or said, I don't know how to pray.

My hope is that these words help you give voice to the requests that are already on your heart.

This is a prayer to strengthen your ability to see the undeniable favor you've had throughout your life.

#prayers #prayer #intercession #spirituality #divineguidance

In this episode, I reflect on a quiet act of self-acceptance that unexpectedly led to more energy, more joy, and a clearer connection to myself.

Inspired by skipping a high-profile event I once pressured myself to attend — the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference (aka CBC Week) — this episode is about what happens when you stop trying to be palatable, productive, or “on brand,” and start honoring your inner truth.

It’s about embracing who you actually are instead of forcing yourself into someone else's definition of enough.

If you’ve ever felt out of place doing what you’re “supposed” to do...

This episode will meet you where you are and invite you to return home to yourself.

Why skipping CBC Week was an act of radical self-acceptance

How the desire to be understood can lead to self-abandonment

What The Rest Revolution really means beyond naps and stillness

Why self-belonging is more powerful than people-pleasing

How to stop translating yourself for audiences who don’t speak your language

Why honoring your truth strengthens your intuition

A weekly challenge to reclaim your energy through radical honesty

Where in your life are you shape-shifting to belong?

This week, skip one “should” and say yes to you.

Get your copy of my book, The Rest Revolution and start redefining success on your terms.

Interested in private support?

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Tag me on Instagram or Threads and let me know: What are you radically accepting about yourself this week

Book a 90-Minute One-on-One Clarity Coaching Session for Seasonal Clarity → [https://calendly.com/packageyourgenius/purposescaping-seasonal-clarity-intensive-clone]

My book: The Rest Revolution - How to Reclaim Your Rhythm And Conquer Burnout When Overworking Has Become the Norm especially Chapter 4 on “Repeatedly Skipping Winter” http://www.therestrevolutionbook.com

Other Tools

My book: Package Your Genius: 5 Steps to Build Your Most Powerful Personal Brand → http://bit.ly/pygbook

My workbook: Package Your Genius Companion Workbook → http://bit.ly/pygworkbook

My newest skincare addition: Matter of Monday Anti-Blue Light Brightening Serum → http://www.matterofmonday.com/amanda20

Let’s Stay Connected:

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Connect with me on [LinkedIn]

http://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com

Welcome to this special PURPOSESCAPING mini episode.

When I was in middle school, I discovered I had a gift for putting feelings into words. I would write poems that captured the emotional experiences of myself and my peers. I'd write about our joys, our heartbreaks, our quiet struggles. Years later, a healer told me that I had the spiritual gift of intercession.

Intercession is the act of praying on behalf of others, standing in the gap and lifting up the needs of someone else when they may not have the words themselves. These days, instead of writing poems, I find myself regularly writing and saying prayers on behalf of the people I love. In these short episodes, I want to share some of those same petitions with you. If you've ever thought or said, I don't know how to pray.

My hope is that these words help you give voice to the requests that are already on your heart.

This is a prayer to strengthen your ability to hear God's voice through divine guidance and direction.

#prayers #prayer #intercession #spirituality #divineguidance

Purposescaping: A New Framework for Living, Leading, and Healing in Rhythm

What if your burnout isn't about working too hard — but about working out of season?

In this solo episode, I introduce you to Purposescaping — my original framework inspired by crop rotation, ancestral wisdom, and the natural seasons — designed to help you align your actions with your soul’s timing. Born out of my personal healing journey during the pandemic, this framework has reshaped how I live, lead, coach, parent, and protect my own creative energy.

We walk through the four seasons of your purpose — planting, growth, harvest, and rest — and I share how to recognize where you are now so you can give yourself what you actually need.

Whether you’re in a season of expansion or contraction, creation or incubation, this episode will help you get clear, get aligned, and most importantly — give yourself grace.

What led me to create the Purposescaping framework during my pandemic burnout

How my grandmother’s wisdom and the agricultural cycle inspired this work

The four purpose seasons: 🌱 Spring (Planting), ☀️ Summer (Growing), 🍂 Fall (Harvesting), ❄️ Winter (Resting)

Why high achievers struggle with spring and skip winter altogether

How misaligned action leads to burnout and frustration

How to know which season you're in across different areas of life

The spiritual, emotional, and strategic invitations each season offers

The power of releasing guilt and embracing your natural rhythm

Resources + Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Book a 90-Minute One-on-One Clarity Coaching Session for Seasonal Clarity → [https://calendly.com/packageyourgenius/purposescaping-seasonal-clarity-intensive-clone]

My book: The Rest Revolution - How to Reclaim Your Rhythm And Conquer Burnout When Overworking Has Become the Norm especially Chapter 4 on “Repeatedly Skipping Winter” http://www.therestrevolutionbook.com

Other Tools

My book: Package Your Genius: 5 Steps to Build Your Most Powerful Personal Brand → http://bit.ly/pygbook

My workbook: Package Your Genius Companion Workbook → http://bit.ly/pygworkbook

My newest skincare addition: Matter of Monday Anti-Blue Light Brightening Serum → http://www.matterofmonday.com/amanda20

What season are you in — in your work, creativity, health, and relationships?

Let’s Stay Connected:

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Connect with me on [LinkedIn]

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