Is there a woman in your community who has overcome great challenges in their professional and personal lives during the pandemic? During these uncertain and difficult times, we turn to such women for inspiration. They have found light in their darkest hour, driven innovation despite all odds, persisted in the face of challenges, and insisted on building a better future.

One such woman, Samantha Gibson, will be joining us on the show today. Samantha is a graduate of the University of Georgia with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, a minor in Women’s Studies, and a Masters in Clinical Social Work. She has worked in her community on different projects including mentorship and projects related to sex trafficking and domestic violence. Samantha gained public recognition for marrying actor/singer Tyrese Gibson. She’s a mother, a fitness influencer, and a Christian who hosts a popular weekly bible study.

Samantha will be gracious enough to share her experiences all through the Covid-19 pandemic, how it has changed her life and how she has managed to adapt for the better. She will also talk about her recent divorce from Tyrese and how she’s been pushing through it to build herself up as a mother and as a woman. If you’re looking for real inspiration, this is one episode you won’t wanna miss.

Show Highlights:

(01:25) Getting used to the changes that came with the Covid-19 pandemic and how it prompted her to understand her spirituality and faith more.

(03:00) Instagram Bible Study: How she started Miracle Monday to inspire people

(04:52) Dealing with her very public divorce from Tyrese.

(07:46) How we get caught up on how we expect things to be instead of trusting God.

(09:02) Why therapy is important for helping people pull through different challenges in life.

(11:10) Samantha’s secret to staying lifted and positive.

(15:10) Empowering women by being purely honest about different areas of life.

Tell and Tell Secrets:

She buys into the law of attraction, speaking things into existence, and coaching herself through things. She always focuses on visualizing her desired outcomes even when she’s in situations that are the opposite of what she desires. She directs all her energy towards things that she can control like making sure she eats right, works out, and is always present as a parent.

Samantha’s Morning Routine

Starts the day by meditating and then does priming.

Prays for about 20 to 30 minutes.

Does her devotional.

Words of advice:

You really have to lean on God, your family, and friends so you can get poured into

It’s okay to be weak. It's okay to be sad. It’s okay to struggle. It’s okay to try to figure things out. We don’t always have to have it together

We put so much pressure on ourselves to make the right decision. You just gotta make a decision.

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Instagram @lovesamanthalee

YouTube - Samantha Lee Gibson

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