Tell Your Truth!

By Shamika Brown-UpshawBusiness Entrepreneurship Religion & Spirituality Education Self-Improvement Spirituality

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July 04, 2025Episode #17: The Truth Will Set You Free – Now What?
Season One Finale
In this final episode of Season One, we’re not just recapping—we’re reckoning.
We’ve talked identity, money, boundaries, and purpose... but today, we face what it really takes to live free.
Because the truth may set you free—but freedom still demands action.
Shamika holds space for the hard questions:
What are you still pretending not to know?
What truth did you hear this season that you haven’t acted on?
And what’s it going to cost if you don’t?
This episode is about honoring the clarity you already have—and challenging yourself to stop sitting in it.
If you’ve been stuck in reflection, it’s time to step into decision. Because there is no next level without NEXT MOVES.
We wrap the season with a soul-led affirmation to anchor what you’ve learned—and a clear call to stop waiting and start moving.
In This Episode:
The importance of owning one's reality,
Why knowing the truth isn’t the same as living it
The gap between knowing and doing,
And the necessity of embracing one's true self despite fear.
Chapters:
00:00 – Season One Reflection and Growth
05:23 – Creating Your Own Reality
07:20 – The Knowing-Doing Gap
09:48 – Embracing Your True Self
11:26 – Redefining Worth and Purpose
14:15 – Taking Action and Moving Forward
This Week’s Affirmation:
“I am no longer confused—I’m choosing.
I don’t need more time—I need more trust.
I will not shrink for safety or stall for approval.
I honor my truth. I embody my purpose. I take the next bold step.
I walk in full alignment—right now.”
Book your Soul Goals™ Clarity Call:
If you’re stuck between what you know and what you’re willing to do—
It’s time to face what’s really in the way.
This isn’t about finding answers. It’s about trusting the ones you’ve already received.
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Final Word:
This may be the end of Season One…
But your work is just beginning.
Until next time—
Own your Truth.
Claim your Power.
Live your Freedom.
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17 min
June 27, 2025Episode #16: Money, Power & Worthiness – Breaking Through Financial Blocks
In this episode of Tell Your Truth, host Shamika Brown-Upshaw pulls back the curtain on the real root of most money blocks: self-worth.
She doesn’t sugarcoat it.
Your financial reality?
It’s not just about how much you earn. It’s a direct reflection of what you believe you deserve.
This episode dives deep into the connection between money, power, and identity—exposing how early childhood experiences, generational beliefs, and subconscious programming shape how we give, receive, and hold wealth.
Shamika blends science, spirit, and lived experience to help listeners rewrite the money stories that keep them undercharging, overgiving, or clinging to overflow in fear.
Because true financial freedom doesn’t come from hustle—it comes from alignment.
Listeners will walk away with a fresh understanding of how to align their mindset, expand their capacity, and embody the version of themselves who can hold abundance with ease.
Takeaways
Your financial reality is a reflection of your worth.
Money is a mindset that requires a shift in self-concept.
Wealth without worthiness leaves you searching for approval.
Up to 95% of financial habits are subconscious.
You attract what you feel safe receiving.
Affirmations without healing won't work.
Purpose work deserves to be profitable.
You are not too much; your dreams are valid.
Misalignment, not money, is the root of evil.
You must own your worth to receive abundance.
Chapters
00:00 The Mirror of Money and Self-Worth
05:33 The Science of Financial Habits
08:07 Spirituality and Money Mindset
10:48 Rewriting Your Money Story
13:36 Affirmations and Action Steps
16:00 Conclusion and Call to Action
Links
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Head Game Wraps — because you’ve got to get your head in the game first: headgamewraps.etsy.com
20 min
June 20, 2025Episode #15: When the Vision Feels Too Big
What if the vision isn’t too big...
What if you’re just trying to carry it with an outdated identity?
In this powerful episode, Shamika tells the truth about what it really feels like to carry a big vision with shaky faith. The conversation explores the relationship between self-doubt and the expansive nature of one's calling, emphasizing that discomfort is a natural part of the growth process. If you’ve ever looked at what God showed you and thought, ‘How am I supposed to pull that off?’—this conversation is for you. We’re talking identity, fear, and what it means to stretch even when you don’t have the full picture.
We’re talking:
What “overwhelm” really means in your purpose journey
The neuroscience behind resistance + spiritual alignment
How to stretch your identity to match your calling
The 5 practical steps to move forward without proof
Why shrinking is not humility—it’s sabotage
And if you’re tired of doubting whether you’re really the one to carry the vision?
This episode will remind you:
God doesn’t call the qualified. He qualifies the called.
Chapters
00:00 Embracing the Divine Invitation
12:14 Reframing Fear as Growth
19:08 Taking Aligned Action
24:11 Shifting from Vision to Value
Resources & Links:
Book your Soul Goals™ Clarity Call → https://shamikabrownupshaw.com/soul-goals-clarity-call
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26 min
June 13, 2025Episode #14: The Company You Keep – How Your Circle is Shaping Your Success
Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the right things—praying, planning, showing up—and still feel stuck?
In this episode of Tell Your Truth, Shamika gets real about one of the most overlooked barriers to growth: your circle.
You don’t just need strategy to evolve—you need alignment in your environment.
We’re breaking down the 3 types of people in your life (Elevators, Enablers, Drainers), how to spot them, and what to do once you’ve identified the patterns.
You’ll also learn:
Why some relationships feel loyal but are actually trauma bonds
How to stop confusing “nice” people with aligned people
Why your nervous system calibrates to the people around you
How to set boundaries without guilt or isolation
What neuroscience and quantum energy say about choosing the right circle
This is not about cutting people off out of fear. It’s about choosing your frequency with intention.
Plus, a powerful affirmation to recalibrate your energy and call in soul-aligned relationships.
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Your Circle
07:11 Shifting Your Mindset for Growth
09:12 Identifying Your Circle: Elevators, Enablers, and Drainers
11:51 Taking Action: Auditing Your Relationships
14:29 Building Your Next Level Network
16:56 Affirmations for Attracting Supportive Relationships
Mentioned in This Episode:
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19 min
June 05, 2025Episode #13: Alignment Over Hustle – Work Smarter, Not Harder
In this episode, Shamika breaks down one of the biggest myths ambitious women have been sold: that hustle guarantees success.
From staying up until 3 a.m. to burning out in the name of "discipline," she shares her own wake-up call and why alignment—not over-efforting—is the true pathway to peace, prosperity, and purpose.
If you’ve ever felt stuck even though you’re doing “everything right”—updating your LinkedIn, taking on extra work, attending every webinar—but still not getting the opportunities, clients, or clarity you crave…
This episode is your reminder that your energy—not just your effort—is what’s calling the shots.
Shamika walks you through the mindset, spiritual, and energetic shifts that purpose-seeking women must make to stop performing and start receiving.
Whether you're a professional contemplating entrepreneurship or already building something behind the scenes, this is the episode that helps you reset from hustle to alignment—without guilt.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why working harder isn’t always working smarter
The truth about burnout and what it’s really costing you
How to shift from overworking to aligned action
The Law of Attraction perspective most professionals ignore
The key to attracting opportunities, clients, and clarity faster
3 tactical ways to embody alignment and protect your frequency
Powerful Insights + Takeaways:
You don’t attract what you say you want—you attract what you believe you deserve.
The universe doesn’t respond to pressure—it responds to alignment.
You’re not tired because you’re working hard. You’re tired because you’re out of energetic alignment.
Links & Resources:
Book your Soul Goals™ Clarity Call
→ https://shamikabrownupshaw.com/soul-goals-clarity-call
A transformational 1:1 session to reset your energy, refine your next move, and activate your aligned path.
Grab your HeadGame Wraps
→ https://headgamewraps.etsy.com
Because when your mindset is rising, your crown should sit right too.
Affirmation of the Week:
“I align with ease. I attract with trust.
I no longer chase—what’s mine finds me.”
Say it. Feel it. Live it.
Next Week on Tell Your Truth:
Episode 14 – The Company You Keep: How Your Circle Is Shaping Your Success
Your environment either elevates you or keeps you stagnant. In the next episode, we’re unpacking the power of your people—and why it might be time for a circle audit.
Let’s Connect:
If this episode spoke to you, don’t keep it to yourself—share it with a woman who needs it.
Subscribe, leave a review, and tag @your_goal_digger when you post your biggest takeaway on IG or LinkedIn.
Chapters
00:00 The Hustle Culture Myth
02:58 Shifting from Hustle to Alignment
05:56 Manifestation and Identity
08:50 Practical Steps to Align with Your Goals
11:46 Affirmations and Closing Thoughts
16 min
May 30, 2025Episode #12: Playing Small is a Choice – Own Your Greatness
What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you’re unclear… but because you’re still shrinking?
In this episode of 'Tell Your Truth', Shamika Brown-Upshaw discusses the concept of playing small and how it is often a choice driven by fear and societal expectations. The conversation delves into the neuroscience behind our survival instincts, the importance of self-trust, and the need to define success on our own terms. Shamika encourages listeners to take bold actions and affirm their power, emphasizing that true growth comes from moving beyond fear and seeking alignment with one's true self.
You’ll learn:
How emotional, social, and unfamiliar fears convince you to hide
Why your nervous system resists growth (and how to rewire it)
The truth about spiritual obedience and quantum alignment
What it really means to define success on your own terms
How the Soul Goals™ movement was born from a quiet “yes”
And most importantly?
You’ll be challenged to make one bold move—this week.
Because playing small is a choice.
And so is showing up fully.
Chapters
00:00 The Choice to Play Small
08:43 Reprogramming the Nervous System
14:06 Defining Success on Your Own Terms
19:43 Taking Bold Action and Moving Forward
Mentioned in this episode:
Book your Soul Goals Clarity Call
Grab your Head Game Wraps
22 min
May 23, 2025Episode #11: The Season of the Individual— Coming Home to Yourself
In this episode of Tell Your Truth, Shamika Brown-Upshaw shares a profound spiritual awakening that brought her into deep stillness, presence, and peace. It wasn’t loud or dramatic—but it changed everything.
What unfolded was a divine moment of oneness, where Shamika wasn’t thinking about God or praying to God—she was with God. That moment revealed a powerful truth: we’ve been taught to look outward for identity, comfort, and direction… but the real answers come from within.
Shamika explores what happens when we stop chasing external markers of safety—like titles, paychecks, or job listings—and start reconnecting with our soul. She speaks directly to those who feel stuck or uncertain, especially those trying to return to a version of comfort that may no longer exist.
Throughout the episode, Shamika invites listeners into a conversation about choosing clarity over comfort, peace over panic, and truth over illusion. She shares her own personal shift into a more soul-led life, the freedom she’s now experiencing, and how you can begin shifting gracefully—without needing all the answers today.
You’ll hear about:
A quiet moment that sparked deep reconnection with self and Spirit
Why striving and “fixing” no longer work in a season calling us inward
The illusion of external comfort—and what to seek instead
The two types of people rising in this shift (and how to know which one you are)
What it means to live from the inside out—and how to begin doing it
If you’re ready to get honest, get still, and return to who you really are—this episode is your homecoming.
Chapters
00:00 Spiritual Awakening and Inner Peace
07:48 The Season of the Individual
10:59 Shifting Towards Clarity and Purpose
12:58 Creating Reality from Within
14:20 Reconnecting with Your Truth
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17 min
May 16, 2025Episode #10: Stop Waiting for ‘Motivation’ – The Truth About Self-Discipline
You’re not stuck because you’re unmotivated—you’re stuck because you’re waiting for a feeling to do what discipline was designed for.
In this episode of 'Tell Your Truth', Shamika Brown-Upshaw delves into the myth of motivation and emphasizes the importance of discipline as a sustainable strategy for personal growth. The conversation explores how motivation is a fleeting emotional state influenced by various factors, while discipline is a deliberate choice that builds systems for long-term success. Shamika discusses the significance of aligning one's actions with their purpose and the role of energy and frequency in attracting desired outcomes. Practical steps for creating structure and discipline in daily life are provided, along with affirmations to reinforce positive habits.
If you’ve been waiting to “feel ready”... this is your moment to move.
You'll Learn:
Motivation is not a long-term strategy; it's a temporary emotional state.
Discipline is a choice that builds systems independent of motivation.
Real freedom requires structure and support in your life.
Your thoughts and actions create energetic signals that attract similar frequencies.
Discipline helps you become a vibrational match for your desired life.
Building habits around healing is essential for sustainable growth.
You need to create boundaries around your energy to protect your focus.
Simplifying systems makes it easier to show up consistently.
Aligning your daily routines with your priorities fosters peace and clarity.
Affirmations can reinforce the habits and mindset you want to cultivate.
Chapters
00:00 The Myth of Motivation
02:53 Understanding Discipline and Its Importance
05:46 The Role of Energy and Frequency
09:08 The Journey from Motivation to Discipline
11:58 Building a Sustainable Life
15:08 Creating Structure for Freedom
17:46 Practical Steps for Discipline
21:11 Affirmations and Closing Thoughts
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27 min
May 08, 2025Episode #9 — The Excuse Game: Why You’re Not Really “Too Busy” or “Not Ready”
You’ve told yourself it’s timing.
You’ve told yourself it’s discernment.
You’ve told yourself, “Let me just get through this season first.”
But deep down… you know that’s not the real reason you haven’t moved.
In this episode of Tell Your Truth, we’re breaking down the fear behind your most convincing excuses—the ones dressed up as wisdom, stewardship, and logic.
Because here’s the truth:
You’re not too busy.
You’re not unprepared.
You’re not waiting on God.
You’re just scared.
And that fear has been showing up as perfectionism, delay, over-responsibility, and overwhelm.
In this episode, Shamika Brown-Upshaw explores the internal struggle between the part of us that is ready to rise and the part that holds us back. She emphasizes the importance of understanding our capacity, the illusion of readiness, and the detrimental effects of procrastination. Shamika encourages listeners to confront their fears, take small actions, and reclaim their power to live authentically. The episode serves as a call to action for those feeling stuck to break free from excuses and embrace their truth.
You’ll learn:
Why “too busy” is often just a boundary issue in disguise
How “I’m not ready” becomes the most dangerous stall tactic
How excuses rewire your brain and block your energy
Why faith and fear can’t lead at the same time
What to do when you’re tired of hiding behind logic and ready to move in alignment
This is the permission slip your next level has been waiting for.
Plus, Shamika shares the real reason this podcast almost didn’t happen—and how she finally stopped shrinking and started walking in full obedience.
Chapters
00:00 The Quiet War Within: Rising vs. Stalling
02:53 Understanding Capacity: Time vs. Space
06:01 The Illusion of Readiness: Fear in Disguise
08:58 The Knowing-Doing Gap: Overcoming Mental Barriers
11:56 The Cost of Delay: Power and Progress
15:01 Living Your Truth: The Journey of Authenticity
17:47 Reclaiming Power: Steps to Move Forward
21:12 Breaking the Cycle: From Fear to Action
23:53 Conclusion: Embracing Your Truth and Power
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28 min
May 01, 2025EPISODE #8: Breaking the Cycle: Why It’s So Easy to Go Back—Even When You Know Better
You’ve healed. You’ve journaled. You’ve done the inner work.
So why does it still feel like you’re circling the same mountain?
In this episode, we’re talking about why your patterns keep repeating, even when you know better.
Because growth alone doesn’t break the cycle—structure does.
We’ll dive into:
The real reason you default to old habits (even when you’ve outgrown them)
How your nervous system, beliefs, and emotional memory keep pulling you back
What your schedule, space, and daily choices say about who you believe you are
The role of structure, identity, and support in rewiring your patterns—for good
And I’m sharing a personal story that opened my eyes to the subtle ways I was still living from my old self…
Even after I had claimed my freedom.
This is the episode that will connect your healing to your habits—so you can stop just surviving transformation and actually start living it.
Key Takeaways:
Healing without structure is a setup for relapse
Awareness won’t override a system built to survive your past
You don’t need more effort—you need more access: to God, to your truth, to strategy that supports your evolution
You can’t build your future from habits that belong to your past
Mentioned in this Episode:
Bob Proctor: “The subconscious doesn’t know the difference between real and imagined—it only knows what’s repeated.”
Maxwell Maltz: “You cannot consistently perform in a way that’s inconsistent with how you see yourself.”
Weekly Affirmation:
'I break every cycle that no longer serves me. I am not just healed—I am rewired. I am creating something new.'
Your Next Step:
If this episode called you out—and called you forward—Book your Soul Goals Clarity Call.
We’ll uncover what’s keeping you stuck and get clear on what your soul is actually calling you to do next.
→ Book your Clarity Call now
And don’t forget to grab your HeadGame Wraps at headgamewraps.etsy.com
Because to change anything about your life, you’ve got to get your head in the game first.
Stay Connected:
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Share it with another woman who’s ready to rise
Follow @your_goal_digger on IG for more truths, tools, and next-level conversations
Chapters
00:00 Breaking the Cycle of Familiarity
08:15 Understanding Subconscious Patterns
14:15 Steps to Break the Cycle
18:09 The Power of Structure and Support
24 min

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