Saying “no” isn’t always easy—but it’s one of the most powerful gifts we can give ourselves. In this episode, I open up about the journey of learning to set boundaries, finding your voice, and speaking your truth with grace, love, and courage.

In this episode of Selam, I share my journey from silence to strength, from brokenness to boldness. Growing up in the Ethiopian and Sudanese community, I learned to quietly exist, but adulthood showed me the cost of silence—decisions I made for others, relationships I said yes to that I shouldn’t have, and the impact of never feeling truly seen.

Now, as a mother and a woman stepping into my God-given power, I reflect on reclaiming my voice, trusting my instincts, and saying no when it matters. This episode is raw, real, and a call to action: your voice matters, your story matters, and your presence is powerful, sis.

As I approach 30, I’ve been reflecting deeply on identity, purpose, and the woman I’m becoming. In this raw and faith-rooted episode, I open up about evolving beyond survival mode, aligning with God’s calling, and evaluating the people and spaces shaping my growth. If you’ve ever felt lost in your roles, disconnected from your calling, or just ready to evolve.. this one’s for you.

This episode is a soft confession for the women who feel like their benevolence is running low. For the moms, wives, and nurturers who are tired..not because they’re ungrateful, but because they’ve been pouring endlessly. I talk about the quiet distance I’ve felt from God lately, the weight of daily routine, and the ache of missing myself. No shame. Just honesty. If you’ve been carrying more than you speak of, this one’s for you 🩷

Becoming a wife and a mother can be beautifully transformative..but where do you go when you start to lose sight of you? In this honest, soul-stirring episode, Mary opens up about the sacred tension between pouring into your family and refilling your own cup. From late-night identity checks to learning how to say “yes” to herself again, Mary invites listeners into a conversation on faith, boundaries, and the power of self-care in the thick of it all. This one’s for the woman who's been everything for everyone...except herself.

In this deeply personal episode, Mary shares the raw and sacred journey of learning to forgive herself. After recently walking through the heartbreak of a miscarriage, she opens up about the conviction, healing, and grace that have met her in this season. Part two of the Forgiveness Series explores what it means to release guilt, own your past, and embrace God's mercy...layer by layer. This is an invitation to heal from the inside out.

In this deeply vulnerable episode, Mary opens up about her personal struggle with forgiveness and the healing journey she’s still walking through. From the weight of holding on to pain to the freedom that comes with letting go, this episode explores what it really means to forgive — not for them, but for you. With powerful analogies, biblical truths, and honest reflections, this conversation is for every woman learning to release what hurt her and make room for God’s healing.

In this episode of Selam by Mary Tilahun, I’m sharing the real, raw truth about my first year of marriage, the lessons, the laughs, the mirror moments, and the heart work. From learning how to live with someone for the first time to realizing that marriage is as much about you as it is about your partner, this one is filled with faith, honesty, and grace. If you’re newly married, preparing for marriage, or simply curious about what God teaches us through love, this one’s for you.

In this deeply personal episode of Selam by Mary Tilahun, Mary opens up about what it looks like to sleep on your God-given talents—and the toll it takes mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. From disobedience disguised as delay to the freedom that comes with full surrender, this is your wake-up call to stop shrinking and start stewarding. God already gave you what you need—now it’s time to use it.

This isn’t a brand refresh—it’s a soul reset. In this vulnerable solo episode, I open up about turning 30, releasing people-pleasing, and rebranding my life from the inside out. From navigating anxiety and motherhood to growing up in a traditional Ethiopian church and rediscovering faith, I share how friendship with Jesus has become my anchor in this new season. If you’re feeling the call to slow down, realign, and walk with purpose—this one’s for you.