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November 06 Choosing Yourself: The Courage to Reinvent Your Life | Lori Dowling
Ep. 257 After overcoming alcoholism, losing 150 pounds, navigating divorce, changing careers, and starting over in a new city, transformation coach Lori Dowling discovered something powerful: Reinvention isn't about becoming someone new. It's about coming home to who you truly are.
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In this episode of The Maryann Show, host Maryann Rivera-Dannert sits down with Lori for an honest conversation about breaking free from survival mode, healing past wounds, and finding the courage to choose yourself.
Lori shares the wake-up call that changed her life, how shadow work helped her rediscover her joy, and why rebuilding self-trust is essential to creating a life that truly aligns with who you are.
As a co-author of Liberated Woman: Mask Off⁠, Lori is helping women embrace their stories, release old patterns, and step into their next chapter with confidence.
Whether you're navigating heartbreak, divorce, an empty nest, a career change, or simply feeling called to something more, this conversation is your reminder that it's never too late to choose YOU.
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Connect with Lori Dowling on Facebook: Lori A. Dowling
Podcast: She Thrives - Influential Women: Available on YouTube, featuring powerful stories of women's resilience and strength.

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Chapters:
0:00 Lori Dowling's Journey of Sobriety
7:03 Reconnecting with Inner Child Through Shadow Work
12:02 Recognizing and Escaping Survival Mode
15:19 Rebuilding Self Trust During Major Life Transitions
20:01 Finding Courage and Resources to Leave Abusive Relationships
22:39 Empowering Women Through Reinvention and Personal Growth
26:41 Choosing Personal Peace Over Material Possessions
27:37 Connecting With Lori Dowling Through Social Media and Podcasts

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31 min
October 16 Mask Off: Sharlane Lucille Tolbert, Founder of Lock & Tea
Ep. 256 Maryann welcomes Sharlane Lucille Tolbert, co-author of the new anthology ⁠The Liberated Woman: Mask Off | who shares her journey from wearing a literal and metaphorical "mask" due to acne, to becoming a liberated, empowered leader.
Discover how her personal and professional experiences shaped her path to creating Lock and Tea, a community for women to connect, grow, and support each other. Uncover insights into balancing a thriving career, new marriage, and personal growth, while embracing authenticity and freedom.
About the Guest:
Sharlane Lucille Tolbert is a bold, faith driven leader in management, speaker, and co-author who leads with heart, excellence, and unapologetic authenticity. With over seventeen years of experience in Human Resources, specializing in leave administration, benefits, retirement, and world-class customer service, she brings both expertise and impact to every space she enters. As the founder of Lock and Tea, Sharlane creates powerful spaces where women can grow, be seen, and be heard. She lives by one truth, mask off, no apologies, and uses her voice to empower women to embrace who they are and walk boldly in their purpose.

Sharlane Lucille Tolbert: https://www.lockandtea.org

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28 min
October 02Empower, Equip, and Elevate Your Career | Dr. Joi Brown
Ep. 255 Maryann Rivera-Dannert welcomes Dr. Joi Brown, co-author of the new anthology, "The Liberated Woman: Mask Off". Her genuine approach to understanding one's worth and power resonates deeply, as she advocates for authenticity and liberation from societal masks.
Dr. Joi Brown sheds light on her robust career, highlighting the synergy between her HR background and her entrepreneurship. As the CEO of 3e Consulting, Dr. Brown is dedicated to fostering empowerment through education and personal branding.
Authenticity and Liberation: Embrace your true self by understanding your inherent worth and power, which are essential to living an authentic life free from societal expectations.

Empowerment Through Storytelling: Use personal narratives and experiences as powerful tools to inspire and motivate others, while also aiding in personal growth and self-discovery.

Career Transition Tips: For those re-entering the workforce or switching fields, focus on identifying transferable skills and articulating them through clear storytelling and proactive learning.

Importance of Personal Branding: Define and align your career goals with your personal brand to present a coherent and compelling professional identity in any sector.

Balance and Self-Care: Maintain sanity and optimum performance through self-care practices, setting boundaries, and recognizing when to step back to recharge.
"Understanding your worth and knowing your power is the first step to living your authentic self."

"I believe everybody has a story, and it's the lessons you learn from those stories that matter."

"To be prepared in constant change, you have to understand what you need to be your best self."

"Dress for the next opportunity...you only get one time to make a lasting impression."

"It's liberating to walk in your authentic self, loving who you are
Dr. Joi Brown is a Career & Leadership Coach, Author, Empowerment Speaker, and Entrepreneur with over 28 years of experience in human resource development and leadership. She is the CEO of 3eee Consulting, where she educates, equips, and empowers individuals to discover their gifts, define their personal brand, and be prepared and positioned for their next opportunity.
Dr. Joi L. Brown - ⁠https://www.3eeeconsulting.com⁠

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26 min
September 18 What Are You Carrying That No Longer Fits?
You are allowed to put it down. You are allowed to change. You are allowed to evolve. Just because something was right for one season doesn't mean that you're required to carry that into your next.
Maryann Rivera-Dannert discusses the evolution of her podcast highlighting its journey from "Fearless Fridays" to "Healing Her Within"
now called "The Maryann Show.
She explores themes of personal growth, transformation, and healing, emphasizing that growth often involves outgrowing past identities and roles.
Maryann aims to create meaningful conversations on mindset, leadership, wellness, and more, with episodes featuring solo discussions and guest interviews.
Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their personal evolution and consider what no longer fits their future selves. Tune in for engaging insights and transformative discussions.
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📖 Book: The Liberated Woman’s Voice: 365 Affirmations for the Mind, Body, & Soul
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23 min
September 04Take Off the Mask: Who Are You When You’re Not Performing?
Ep. 253 What mask are you wearing? Is it people-pleasing, perfectionism or pretending to be okay? What would change if you took off the mask?
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Maryann Show—a new chapter, a bigger conversation, and a space to get real about who you are, what you’ve been carrying, and who you’re becoming.
In this episode, Maryann Rivera-Dannert is talking about taking off the mask—the version of ourselves we create to survive, succeed, keep the peace, be liked, stay strong, and make everyone else comfortable.
Maryann shares her own journey of recognizing the masks she’s worn and challenges you to ask a much bigger question:
Who am I when I’m not performing for anyone else?
In this episode:
How survival can quietly become identity

Why authenticity and boundaries go hand in hand

The hidden cost of always being “the strong one”

How to recognize what you’ve outgrown

A powerful journaling exercise to reconnect with what you actually want

Why you don’t have to earn the right to be yourself
You don’t need to have everything figured out. You’re allowed to evolve, change your mind, want something different—and become someone your younger self never imagined.
Resources:
Get the Book "Mask Off"
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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to The Maryann Show
01:22 Who Are You Without the Mask?
03:48 When You’re Always “The Strong One”
06:56 The Hidden Cost of Wearing the Mask
08:33 When Survival Mode Becomes Your Identity
10:23 Authenticity Still Requires Boundaries
12:20 Who Am I Without the Mask?
15:59 What Do You Secretly Want?
17:54 You Don’t Have to Earn the Right to Be Yourself
19:15 The Challenge: Take Off One Mask
21:23 Keep Choosing You

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24 min
July 17 Life List: Stop Waiting. Start Living.
Ep. 252 What if the biggest regret of your life isn't what you did... but what you kept putting off?
This week on HealingHer Within, Maryann Rivera-Dannert shares the mindset shift that completely changed the way she approaches dreams, purpose, and personal growth.
Inspired by the book The Life List and a lesson from Steve Harvey, Maryann explains why she's replacing the idea of a "bucket list" with something far more empowering—a Life List.
If you've ever felt behind in life, compared yourself to everyone else's highlight reel, or wondered if it's simply too late to chase your dreams, this episode is your reminder that tomorrow starts today.
Most people create a Bucket List... A list of things they hope to accomplish before they die. But what if you flipped the script?
Instead of waiting for "someday," Maryann challenges you to begin creating the future your younger self always imagined.
References
📚 Book The Life List by Lori Nelson Spielman
🎬 Movie The Life List (Netflix adaptation)
📖 Scripture Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

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📖 Book: The Liberated Woman’s Voice: 365 Affirmations for the Mind, Body, & Soul
📖 Book: From Limitation to Liberation
NEW BOOK: In the Pursuit of Fearless Living: From Wounds to Wisdom: Real Stories of Fearless Feminine Rising

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction – What If Your Biggest Regret Is Waiting Too Long?
00:41 Bucket List vs. Life List: Why the Difference Matters
01:31 "Tomorrow Starts Today" Mindset
04:23 What Is a Life List?
06:42 How to Use Your Life List When You Feel Stuck
07:46 Stop Comparing Your Journey to Everyone Else's
09:21 Finding Mentors Who Truly Pour Into You
09:55 Jeremiah 29:11 and Living with Purpose
11:02 Steve Harvey's 400-Item Life List Challenge
12:24 Turning Dreams Into Action Plans
13:22 Reviewing Your Progress & Celebrating Wins
14:25 Create Your Own Life List Today
15:11 When Dreams Change with Age
16:46 Don't Let Other People's Opinions Kill Your Dreams
18:33 Start with Just 10 Goals
19:10 Create a Life List Ritual
19:47 Pick a Number from My Life List
20:20 Final Encouragement & Closing Message

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24 min
July 03 How Boundaries Transform Your Life: Insights from Saige Whitney
Ep. 251 Saige Whitney is a passionate advocate for mental health awareness and empowerment. After navigating a tumultuous relationship with a narcissist, she created her podcast to help others understand and heal from similar experiences. With her unique perspective as an empath, Saige shares valuable lessons that anyone can apply to their lives.
Website: A 𝘓𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘖𝘶𝘵 Narcissistic Podcast

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24 min
June 19 Is He Right for You? 10 Questions That reveal the Truth
Ep.250 Have you found yourself dating the wrong man? There were signs, red flags, and you didn't follow your intuition! Sis, don't be too hard on yourself, because this is something that many women have struggled through.
And the struggle stops TODAY.
Dating isn’t just about chemistry, attraction, or being chosen. It’s about alignment, emotional safety, peace, values, and recognizing whether a relationship supports the woman you are becoming... or have become!
Too many women ignore their intuition, settle for potential, or abandon themselves in relationships that were never healthy for them, from the start. This happens for a number of reasons: desperation, fear of being alone, not truly knowing themselves and more.
This eBook was created to help you pause, reflect, and date with intention instead of confusion or pressure.

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Return to Self Private Coaching
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📖 Book: The Liberated Woman’s Voice: 365 Affirmations for the Mind, Body, & Soul
📖 Book: From Limitation to Liberation
In the Pursuit of Fearless Living: From Wounds to Wisdom: Real Stories of Fearless Feminine Rising

Chapters:
00:00:00 Evaluating New Relationships
08:17 Maintaining Personal Boundaries
13:27 Choosing Partners Based on Reality, Not Potential
21:57 Striving for Growth and Healthy Love in Relationships
25:07 Embracing Self-Worth and Recognizing Relationship Red Flags

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31 min
June 05 Embrace Change, Prioritize Self, and Pivot Wisely
Ep.249 Almost six years ago, I pressed record on my very first podcast episode of what was then Fearless Fridays with Maryann. I had no idea how much this journey would change me or how many incredible women would choose to walk alongside me.
Today, I'm reflecting on how far we've come and sharing some major life and business changes along the way.
We are talking about embracing change, making strategic pivots, investing in yourself, and having the courage to choose peace over appearances.
✨ Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is let go of what no longer fits so you can step into what does.
New episodes will now be released on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.
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📖 New book: The Liberated Woman’s Voice: 365 Affirmations for the Mind, Body, & Soul
📖 Book: From Limitation to Liberation

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32 min
May 22 How to Stay Motivated on Your Education Journey: Insights from Maryann
Ep.248 Maryann shares her personal story of dropping out of high school, earning a GED in juvenile detention, and eventually achieving a master's degree.
Through candid reflections, Maryann reveals the motivations behind her educational pursuits and emphasizes the importance of pursuing goals for oneself.
"When you turn your reflection inward, when you start working on yourself, that's when you can achieve your goals."
This episode offers insights into overcoming challenges, personal growth, and the value of inner healing on the path to becoming your true self.

Resources Mentioned:
Ep: 231 - Honorary Doctorate degrees
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⁠Coauthor | The Liberated Woman's Movement⁠
⁠The 200N1 Project - Ebony Nicole Smith Consulting⁠⁠

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27 min