Tell Your Truth!

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

Tell Your Truth! episodes

April 25, 2025Episode #7: Walking In Your Truth When the World Expects the Old You
Let me ask you something real: What do you do when you’ve finally figured out who you are—finally gotten aligned—and now the people closest to you are still responding to the version of you that no longer exists?
This one is for the woman who’s had the audacity to evolve—and is now feeling the pressure of everyone wanting her to go back to who she was.
In this episode of Tell Your Truth, Shamika Brown-Upshaw gets real about what it means to walk in your truth when the people around you are still relating to the old you. From personal stories to psychological principles and Biblical truth, this episode breaks down how to stay grounded when your growth feels like a threat to others. This is where your transformation gets tested—not because you’re weak, but because you’re strong enough to change.
If you’re in that sacred and dangerous space between who you were and who you’re becoming—this is your episode.
What You’ll Learn:
Why your growth can feel like rejection to others
The psychology behind resistance from loved ones
The spiritual, emotional, and neurological truths about identity shifts
Practical steps to stay in alignment when you’re being pulled back
Key Affirmation:
"I trust who I’ve become. I honor this healed version of me. I protect her peace, her power, and her path. I am no longer available for roles that require me to forget who I am. And I will not shrink her to fit old expectations no matter who wants me to. She is not up for negotiation."
Takeaways
You've done the work, but the world may not be ready.
Alignment is about honesty, not perfection.
Your growth can make others uncomfortable.
You are not responsible for others' discomfort with your growth.
The pull of the familiar can be strong.
Your boundaries highlight others' lack of them.
Transformation confronts everything built around who you were.
You don't need to be the version of yourself that people remember.
Awareness is your anchor in maintaining alignment.
Speak life over yourself every day.
Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery
02:54 Understanding Alignment and Its Challenges
06:13 The Impact of Change on Relationships
11:13 Psychology of Growth and Resistance
15:57 Practical Steps for Staying Aligned
20:11 Affirmations and Moving Forward
Ready to Go Deeper?
If you’re done with the tug-of-war between the old and new you—let’s talk.
Book a Complimentary Soul Goals Clarity Call with me.
Let’s uncover what’s blocking your alignment and create a plan to walk fully in your purpose.
A Soul Goal is not just a dream—it’s a divine assignment.
The vision God placed in your heart before the world told you to shrink.
25 min
April 18, 2025Episode #6: The World Is Not Broken—We Are!
What if the chaos we see in the world isn’t just “out there”—but a direct reflection of what’s happening inside us?
In this powerful episode, Shamika Brown-Upshaw explores the chaos in the world as a reflection of our inner turmoil. She emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and emotional maturity in addressing societal issues. Shamika encourages listeners to shift their focus from external factors to internal healing, highlighting that true transformation begins within. The episode concludes with practical steps for listeners to initiate change in their lives, advocating for self-leadership and emotional ownership.
This episode isn’t about taking sides. It’s about taking responsibility. Because the world won’t change until we do.
Inside This Episode:
Why political chaos reflects personal dysfunction
The truth about hate, division, and the “us vs. them” mindset
The neuroscience behind personal transformation
Three soul-level steps to disrupt chaos and embody peace
How you become a catalyst for global change—without burning out
Takeaways:
The chaos in the world reflects our inner chaos.
Transformation begins with understanding ourselves.
We must take personal responsibility for our emotions.
Emotional maturity is essential for societal healing.
Real change starts from within, not from external sources.
Our thoughts and feelings shape our reality.
Forgiveness is crucial for personal peace.
Practicing gratitude can reset our emotional state.
Self-leadership is foundational for leading others.
Key Scriptures:
“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2
“As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” — Proverbs 23:7
Affirmation:
"I am no longer reacting to the world—I am transforming it by transforming me.”
Tired of second-guessing your next move?
Book your Complimentary Soul Goals Clarity Call and get clear on what alignment really looks like in this season of your life.
Sponsor Spotlight:
This episode is sponsored by Head Game Wraps—because if you want to change anything about your life, you have to get your head in the game first.
Visit headgamewraps.etsy.com to shop the wrap that matches your purpose.
31 min
April 10, 2025Episode #5: The Soul Beneath the Story: Who Are You Without the Mask?
We’ve been doing the deep work—shedding fear, breaking patterns, and calling out the lies. But once you’ve let go…what’s left?
This episode is the answer.
Today, Shamika invites you into the next layer of the journey—the return. Not to your job. Not to your titles. But to the truth of who you’ve always been.
From neuroscience-backed mindset shifts to biblical truth and a powerful personal story, this episode reminds you: you were never meant to become someone new—you were always meant to come home to yourself.
Because the more connected you are to your soul, the more powerfully you can create—and not from hustle, but from truth.
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
The real reason your striving still doesn’t feel like enough
We spend our lives trying to become more, but we should focus on revealing our true selves.
The breakthrough lies in shedding what no longer serves us.
Your soul is the source of your success, not your titles or achievements.
Aligning with your true self leads to a fulfilling life.
Your thoughts and beliefs shape your reality.
Discomfort in self-discovery is a sign of awakening.
Honor the version of yourself before societal conditioning.
Alignment requires honesty, stillness, and surrender.
Taking small actions towards your truth creates significant change.
Affirmations can reshape your self-perception and reality.
Affirmation of the Week:
“I am not who the world told me to be. I am who God created me to be. Whole. Worthy. Already enough. And I choose to live from that truth.”
Say it. Write it. Live like it’s already true.
Chapters
00:00 Unmasking Your True Self
03:51 The Journey of Shedding and Remembering
07:54 Reconnecting with Your Essence
12:15 The Power of Alignment and Truth
16:57 Taking Action Towards Your Soul Goals
Ready to Go Deeper?
If you’re done with the masks, the performance, and you’re ready to finally live from your soul? Book a Complimentary Soul Goals Clarity Call with me. Let’s uncover what’s blocking your alignment and create a plan to walk fully in your purpose.
A Soul Goal is not just a dream—it’s a divine assignment.
The vision God placed in your heart before the world told you to shrink.
Sponsor Spotlight:
This episode is sponsored by Head Game Wraps—because if you want to change anything about your life, you have to get your head in the game first.
Visit headgamewraps.etsy.com to shop the wrap that matches your purpose.
22 min
April 03, 2025Episode #4: Fear is a Liar – STOP LETTING IT MAKE YOUR DECISIONS!
Let’s be real—fear has been running your life long enough.
You call it timing. Strategy. “Being smart.”
But deep down, you know the truth:
You’ve been stalling. Shrinking. Playing it safe.
This episode? It’s your wake-up call.
If you’ve ever said:
“I’m just waiting for the right moment…”
“What if I fail?”
“She’s already doing it—who would listen to me?”
“I’ll go for it once I feel ready…”
…then fear is calling the shots.
But it doesn’t have to anymore.
Inside this power-packed episode, Shamika pulls the mask off fear—exposing how it shows up in your mindset, your habits, and even your so-called logic. You’ll learn how to move despite fear, rewire your nervous system for courage, and finally make the decisions your next level is begging for.
And the story she shares? It’s one decision that changed everything.
Her career. Her marriage. Her family. Her legacy.
All of it—on the other side of a “yes” she almost didn’t say.
✨ This episode will call you higher—and challenge every excuse you’ve been making to stay stuck.
Takeaways
Fear runs the show for way too many of us.
Fear will always be present, but it has no voice unless you hand it the mic.
Procrastination is fear pretending to be strategy.
Courage isn't the absence of fear, it's moving despite of it.
Your next chapter might be hiding behind fear.
Awareness is powerful, but it's not enough; action is required.
Fear loves to keep you stuck in thinking mode.
You have no idea what's waiting for you on the other side of your yes.
Gratitude can disrupt fear and shift your energy.
The power you're looking for is already in you.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Fear and Its Impact
05:32 Understanding the Disguises of Fear
11:14 Recognizing Fear's Role in Growth
16:41 Personal Story: Overcoming Fear in Career Decisions
23:51 The Power of Decision Over Fear
29:41 Actionable Strategies to Combat Fear
Affirmation of the Week:
“I see the fear. I feel the fear. But I will not follow the fear. My next level requires courage, because I refuse to let comfort kill my calling.”
Links
Book A Complimentary Soul Goals Clarity Call and finally get clear on what’s holding you back—so you can stop spinning your wheels and start moving in the direction you know you’re meant to go. https://calendly.com/sparklifeplanning/30min
Head Game Wraps — because you’ve got to get your mind (and your crown) right: headgamewraps.etsy.com
32 min
March 28, 2025Episode #3: The Receipts Never Lie – Your Life is Proof of What You Believe!
You say you believe for more.
You say you want better.
But does your life actually reflect that?
In this episode of Tell Your Truth!, we’re not guessing anymore—we’re auditing. Because your results? They don’t lie. They are the clearest mirror of your subconscious beliefs. If Episode 2 cracked something open, this one is about accountability. Radical, uncomfortable, soul-aligning accountability.
We’re breaking down:
The real reason your life looks the way it does
How your self-image and belief system shape your results
The Reticular Activating System and how your brain filters reality
Why you keep repeating patterns—even when you say you want change
With wisdom from mindset pioneers like Dr. Maxwell Maltz and Bob Proctor, and a powerful personal story of surrender on Shamika’s own front porch, this episode delivers both the truth and the tools to shift what’s been keeping you stuck.
Because once you see the pattern? You can choose something new.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why your current results are the “receipts” of your belief system
The five key areas of your life you MUST audit if you want change
How early childhood programming + RAS affect your reality
What it looks like to move from inherited beliefs to chosen truth
How to create identity-level transformation that sticks
The exact questions to ask when you’re ready to rewire your mindset
Quotes to Remember:
“Results don’t lie. They’re the cold, hard receipts of your beliefs.”
“You can’t break a cycle you’re not willing to acknowledge.”
“Your life isn’t waiting on perfection—it’s waiting on honesty.”
Ready to go deeper?
If you’re tired of saying the right things but seeing the same results—book your Soul Goals Clarity Call. We’ll uncover the beliefs holding you back, challenge the stories you’ve inherited, and create a plan that aligns with who you are. https://calendly.com/sparklifeplanning/30min
37 min
March 21, 2025Episode #2: What is the MF’ing Truth vs. YOUR Truth?
You’ve been calling it “your truth”... but what if it’s just a comfortable lie?
In this episode of Tell Your Truth!, we’re cutting through the noise and getting all the way real. Because there’s a difference between honesty and truth—and if you’ve been living by stories shaped by fear, rejection, or survival… you might be honest, but you’re not free.
We’re breaking down:
The difference between the truth and your truth (yes, there is one)
Why your “truth” might be what’s keeping you stuck
How your earliest beliefs and lived experiences are shaping your current patterns
The story I told myself for decades—and the moment that finally revealed it
And listen—this one’s personal. I’m sharing a story that takes you all the way back to 5-year-old Shamika and the lie I didn’t even know I was living. Because that’s what happens when you never question the belief... you start calling it reality.
By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear, powerful process to: ✔ Identify the beliefs that have been silently shaping your life
✔ Challenge the stories that no longer serve you
✔ Replace the lie with a truth that actually moves you forward
If you’re ready to stop letting the past write your future, hit play.
And if this episode hits home for you?
Book your Soul Goals Clarity Call—and finally get clear on what’s holding you back—so you can stop spinning your wheels and start moving in the direction you know you’re meant to go. https://calendly.com/sparklifeplanning/30min
25 min
March 13, 2025Episode #1: Welcome to Tell Your Truth!
In the inaugural episode of the Tell Your Truth podcast, host Shamika Brown-Upshaw shares her journey of self-discovery and the importance of embracing one's truth. She discusses the challenges of navigating societal expectations, the fear of change, and the need for honesty in personal growth. The podcast aims to empower listeners, particularly women, to break free from limiting beliefs and create a life aligned with their true selves. Shamika emphasizes the significance of clarity, self-love, and taking bold actions towards one's goals, while also introducing the concept of 'soul goals' as a guiding principle for transformation.
Takeaways
Awakening to your truth is essential for real change.
Self-love is the foundation for personal growth.
Many people feel stuck due to societal expectations.
Fear often masquerades as being 'stuck'.
This podcast challenges listeners to step out of their comfort zones.
Women are encouraged to own their truth and power.
Abundance and joy are attainable for everyone.
Understanding the difference between truth and personal narratives is vital.
Affirmations can significantly impact one's life.
Chapters
00:00 Welcome to Tell Your Truth Podcast
02:11 Awakening to Your Truth
03:30 Breaking Free from Societal Expectations
06:52 What Can You Expect?
08:50 Empowering Women to Own Their Truth
10:47 Laying the Foundation for Change
12:15 The Soul Goal Clarity Call
14:08 Affirmation for Transformation
Book A Complimentary Soul Goals Clarity Call and finally get clear on what’s holding you back—so you can stop self-doubting and start moving in the direction you know you’re meant to go. https://calendly.com/sparklifeplanning/30min
16 min
March 12, 2025Tell Your Truth! Trailer
This is Tell Your Truth!—the podcast where we stop sugarcoating, stop hiding, and start owning the role we play in creating our own lives.
I am your host, Shamika Brown-Upshaw—Emmy-Award-winning Business Operations & Program Management Director turned Spiritual Mindset & Business Coach and founder of Spark Life Coaching & Business Planning. And let me say this upfront: Your truth isn’t just in what you say—it’s in the results you’re producing, the energy you’re carrying, and the reality you’re living.
It’s in the money you make (or don’t), the relationships you build (or burn), and the risks you take (or talk yourself out of). You see…
Your life is proof of what you believe—whether you admit it or not.
Your results do not lie.
They are the receipts of your mindset, your habits, and your choices.
And if you keep ignoring the truth in front of you, you will keep rewriting the same chapter instead of turning the page.
So if you’re tired of spinning your wheels, tired of saying you want more but never making a move, tired of playing small when you know you are meant for more…
Welcome home.
Every week, we’re going beyond the surface—calling out the lies we tell ourselves, releasing the patterns that no longer serve us, and shifting you into alignment with the life you actually want to live.
Because the truth?
The truth will set you free—but only if you stop running from it.
This is Tell Your Truth!
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