Steady Making It

Hi lovelies! In this episode, I am joined by the very lovely Amanda Pena, creator of The Rules of 30 - a platform that helps women build intentional, fulfilling lives beyond societal timelines. Through storytelling, real talk, and a belief in personal agency, she creates space for women to rewrite the rules—especially in a decade often defined by pressure to “have it all figured out.”

 We talk about why you don't need to accomplish everything in your 20s, baby steps to pivoting, navigating friendship in different life stages, staying disciplined to accomplish your goals, and why there is nothing to fear about turning 30.

Connect with Amanda on Instagram!  @therulesof30

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In this episode, Kathleen shares her journey with IVF, advocating for herself with doctors, delaying motherhood well into her 30s, how she even decided if she wanted to become a mother, setting boundaries with families and in laws around the dreaded “when are you having kids” question and so much more. If you’re thinking about motherhood or you’re already a mom, this is a great episode just to hear someone else’s perspective on motherhood and fertility. 

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Hi lovelies! Happy New Year! It's 2025 and I decided to kick things off by sharing habits that I will be leaving behind in 2024 to really level up and thrive this year. Let me know what you are leaving behind in 2024. Thanks for listening and supporting!

Time stamps

00:00:11 -  Introduction

00:01:47  - Getting Easily Distracted

00:03:08 - Creating Content > Consuming Content

00:04:00 - Sharing my top goals for 2025

00:05:17 - Procrastination

00:08:50 - Mindless Eating

00:10:07 - Being Fearful

00:13:11 - Not Having a Morning Routine

00:17:15 - Let Me Know How You’re Doing

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It's tough staying sane when you're unemployed. In my latest podcast episode , I share some tips that are helping me stay sane during this time. Also, I wanted to quickly say that there's nothing to be ashamed of being unemployed so keep your head up! Rooting for you and cheering you on as always.

Time Stamps:
00:50 - Life Updates
4:06 - Job Update
4:30 - Always Keep This In Mind!
4:51 - Tip #1
5:28 - Tip #2
6:42 - Tip #3
7:54 - Tip #4
8:43 - Tip #5
9:29 - Tip #6
10:29 - Tip #7
11:02 - Tip #8

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It’s Women’s History Month and today’s episode features the amazing Ayomide Dokunmu, founder and CEO of Femme Africa. Femme Africa is a first-of-its-kind organization that specialises in building content, community & culture for Gen Z and young millennial African women on the continent & in the diaspora.

In this episode, we discuss adulting woes, the responsibility that comes with being a young CEO, women’s rights, gender wars, timeline pressure on women, resiliency, hard work, how she built Femme Africa, and much more!

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Femme Africa @ femmeafricaa 

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Free Range by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick
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Hello 2024! In this episode, we have a little life catch up session. I talk about why everyone needs to calm down and appreciate a slow start to the year, my new goal setting method,  why it's okay to change your goals after you've already set them, and how to set goals according to your energy levels.

I also chat about my mindset going into 2024, how difficult it is to self motivate, and why it's okay to want to make new friends for the life stage that you're in.

As always, share the episode with a friend and let me know if this episode resonated with you in any way.  DM/Email me if you need any advice or encouragement about a situation and I'll respond on a future episode.

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Audio
Free Range by Mona Wonderlick https://soundcloud.com/monawonderlick
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It's the last episode of 2023! In this episode, I walk you through how to do a life audit. What's a life audit? It's a thorough assessment of different areas of your life intended to help you reflect and then be very intentional about your next steps. It's important to do one at least once a year and so I hope this episode inspires you to try it out.

We also talk about what to do if you didn't meet your goals for the year, why actions will always mean more than words,  some of my future plans for the podcast, and give a listener advice about self promotion.

If you don’t know, we are now on YouTube! Find us there and don’t forget to subscribe. As always, share the episode with a friend and let me know if this episode resonated with you in any way.  DM/Email me if you need any advice or encouragement about a situation and I'll respond on a future episode.

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It’s my first solo episode! In this episode, I decided to share 5 things that I think are important to always remind yourself and keep in mind. I also encourage a listener needing some support during a tough time.

If you don’t know, we are now on YouTube! Find us there and don’t forget to subscribe. As always, share the episode with a friend and let me know if this episode resonated with you in any way.  DM me if you need any advice or encouragement about a situation and I'll respond on a future episode.

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Dominique Baker is an award-winning Canadian-based fashion and beauty influencer with a strong voice in Ottawa’s Black community. Since launching her blog Style Domination in 2015, she has amassed a global fanbase. Dominique shares her life through beautiful imagery and compelling story-telling that speaks to her fans on a personal level.

Dominique also frequently opens up her decision to remain child-free and what life is like in her 40s which is what initially drew me to her content.

In this episode, we talk about how she knew she didn’t want to have kids, advice for women debating whether they wanted to become mothers or not, cosmetic procedures she’s had done, wellness tips for aging gracefully, what friendships look like when you get older, and all the reasons why you should look forward to your 40s.

Follow Dominique on TikTok @dominiquebakerofficial and Instagram @dominique.baker.

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Kandace Banks is a multi-talented creative best known for her web series, “Thanks, Kandace Banks,” which colorfully portrays her journey in the fashion industry. With the hashtag #ThanksKandaceBanks garnering nearly 12M views on TikTok, Kandace has tapped into an underserved audience who eagerly awaits each episode. Kandace’s long-term goal is to develop this story into an iconic television series that will impact the culture for years to come.

Kandace and I talk about what led her to create a web series, perfectionism and the creative process, how creatives can push past their fears in putting their work out, why being nice opens doors for you, how she got good at manifesting, the importance of networking, and much more!

Follow Kandace on TikTok @kandace.banks and Instagram @_kandace to keep up with her and watch episodes of her web series.

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