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- The Power of Reinvention
This episode delves into what happens when we see ourselves for who we are, not for who we do. Reinvention is about dreaming beyond your current position, company, and title. Reinvention requires that you see yourself more broadly, embrace change, and believe that who you are— your gifts, passions, and talents are what the world needs. If you are someone who is feeling like it is time for more, time for a change, this episode is for you.
What I learned from Ava Duvernay & Michael Phillips about the power of purpose and reinvention, and why it’s never too late to take the journey.
Question Why:Why I am called the “Queen of Reinvention” and how reinvention, like purpose, is a journey, not a destination.
Three points on why this matters:
- You are more than a position, company, role.
- You have gifts that the world needs.
- Fulfillment is waiting on the other side of your reinvention journey.
Pour the Glass Moment
- How the COVID-19 pandemic advanced our conversation about and connection to reinvention
Three Tips on How to Do the Thing
- Dream about who you are and what you want to be doing.
- Begin to see and identify yourself as more than what you do every day.
- When you feel the urge or get the opportunity to do something different, don’t ignore it. Go for it.
Encouraging Word & Homework
Don’t be afraid to do something new. Reinvention can be reinvigorating. It opens you up to so much. You don’t have to wait to retire — reinvent now.
Additional resources:
Link to my website: yvettesimpson.com
Link to the book: authoryvettesimpson.com
Link to my IG page @theyvettesimpson.com and DM us your comments and show ideas @powerofypodcast
Show credits:
Producer: Nathan Ivey IG/FB @nathaniveycreative
18 min - The Power of Breakthrough Pt. II ( Patterns)
In this episode, we explore what happens when we break through old patterns and learn how to identify them and go the other way so that we can move forward. We are in a time when the world really needs us, and we can't move forward if we are walking in a circle.
What the Myth of Sisyphus and walking in circles through a forest can teach us about forming and breaking old patterns in our lives.Question Why: Why is the familiar so comfortable? Why is it so difficult to break old patterns?
We explain the tree experience and why it is such an important lesson in moving forward beyond the old, negative patterns that exist in our lives.
My relationship tree experience, and why relationships are often the toughest patterns to break.
Three points on why this matters:
- You can’t move forward if you’re walking in a circle. And we want to be moving forward toward our purpose — our goals.
- The things in your life that become habits quickly become your character.
- What appears to be safety or comfort may actually be the opposite, keeping you in an uncomfortable or unsafe space.
How to navigate the promotion tree experience and why it has people stuck in the same position or the same job for years, frustrated, stuck, and not moving forward.
Three tips on how to do the thing:
- Look for signposts. What are some of the patterns you have developed in your life that aren’t serving you? Go the other way.
- Once you've identified your patterns, consider the reasons you continue to do the same things over and over again. Is it fear, comfort, or safety? Is that a good thing?
- Pledge to check for trees in the future. This is a steady practice — something that we have to revisit over and over.
Encouraging Word:
You can move forward. The world needs all of us, free of old patterns, walking forward and not in a circle. So identify those trees and go a different way.
Homework:
Begin this practice by thinking about and identifying the trees in your life. Commit to breaking those patterns and moving forward, right now.
Additional resources:
Link to my website: yvettesimpson.com
Link to the book: authoryvettesimpson.com
Link to my IG page @theyvettesimpson.com and DM us your comments and show ideas @powerofypodcast
Show credits:
Producer: Nathan Ivey IG/FB @nathaniveycreative
19 min - The Power of Breakthrough Pt. I (Beliefs)
In this episode, we discuss one of the more significant barriers to purpose and reinvention, breakthrough. In the first of this two-part series, we explore breaking through old beliefs, those false negative messages we believe about ourselves.
What Van Van and other positive young social influencers are teaching us about self-love and fostering positive self-beliefs.
How we begin to combat imposter syndrome and why Michelle Obama’s struggle shows how difficult it is to overcome.
Question Why: Why are beliefs — especially false, negative beliefs — so hard to change?
My early childhood struggle with loving the way I looked and believing I was beautiful, despite my dark skin.
Why this matters:
- The most dangerous time is not when we are around other people, but when we are long with our thoughts.
- Old beliefs are almost always rooted in something we believe is true — even if it isn’t.
- The worst false, negative beliefs come from those we know and trust, which makes them even more harmful, hurtful, and powerful.
Why knowing that we are worthy is a foundational belief because it is something we are intrinsically — just by being.
Pour the glass: Acknowledge that this isn’t easy work. This involves undoing decades of programming.
In practice. How to make this happen:
- Positive affirmations — things that are true about you. Recite them to counteract the false, negative beliefs.
- Return to sender - if you get a package that was not meant for you, return it.
- Stop negative and false beliefs immediately —— as they come into your head. Don’t let them linger; quickly replace them with a counteracting positive truth.
Encouraging Word:
This is a practice. Give yourself grace as you put these new principles in place in your life. But don’t let up — it takes a lot of work to unroot negative beliefs once they have taken hold. Think about who you would be and what you could do if you saw yourself as beautiful and powerful… capable and worthy. The world needs you to be that way.
Homework:
Put these principles into practice right now. Journal, talk to someone you trust, maybe a therapist because this is tough stuff, and if you find someone who needs this message, share it with them.
Additional resources:
Link to my website: yvettesimpson.com
Link to the book: authoryvettesimpson.com
Link to my IG page @theyvettesimpson.com and DM us your comments and show ideas @powerofypodcast
Show credits:
Producer: Nathan Ivey IG/FB @nathaniveycreative
20 min - The Power of Impatience
In this episode, I’m speaking to people who are waiting for the perfect time to move or do something. There is no perfect time to move. The time is right now.
Why “Sitting on the Dock of the Bay” and “Waiting on the World to Change” might not be the best strategy for those who are too patient, or have trouble getting started.
Question Why: Why is it so difficult to know when it’s time to jump in? How long is too long to make a move?
Personal Story: What my experience as a double dutch champion can teach you about not missing your turn to jump in.
In real life, there is no perfect time to jump in. If you wait too long, you won’t have enough time to complete the assignment.
Why this matters:
- Tomorrow is not promised. Time does not wait for us.
- As you get older, you won’t regret the things you did; but you will regret the things you didn’t do.
- You’re the one we have been waiting for. We need you.
Pour the glass moment:
It’s comfortable to believe there is a perfect time or that there will be this sign to tell you to go. But there is no perfect time and no sign that can tell you that for sure.
Practical Tip: Step out of fear. Step out of your need to be perfect. Understand your power to make a move right now.
In practice: How to make this happen:
- Ditch the analysis paralysis.
- Weigh the opportunity cost of waiting.
- Get an assist. Phone an impatient friend to encourage you to move.
Homework:
Don’t sit on the dock for too long. Champions get in the rope quickly. No one wins an award for staying outside the rope.
Encouraging Word:
When you win, we all win. The world needs you at your best doing what only you can do, and doing that now.
Additional resources:
Link to my website: yvettesimpson.com
Link to the book: authoryvettesimpson.com
Link to my IG page @theyvettesimpson.com and DM us your comments and show ideas @powerofypodcast
Show credits:
Producer: Nathan Ivey IG/FB @nathaniveycreative
14 min - The Power of Patience
For all of my impatient listeners, learn why your impatience is a good thing, and when it is important to lean into patience.
What I learned about impatience on my ride to the studio to tape the podcast, and why I can’t get past the first line of the serenity prayer.
Question Why: Why is patience considered a good thing? Are there times when patience isn’t virtuous?
How I am slowly transitioning from Dorothy to Sophia as I get older, shifting from impatient and fired up to don't care and "let them."
Why this matters:
- The world needs impatient people and table flippers.
- Control and fear are at the heart of impatience, so explore and resolve those issues where possible.
Practical tip: It’s not about right or wrong, it’s about balance. In any situation, learn when to wait, and when to rush in.
In practice: Let’s do this:
- Give yourself a cooling-off period (take a beat), especially when dealing with people who need time to process their thoughts.
- Lean into your faith and release control.
- Team up with a patient friend and work together to build a solution or fix a problem.
Homework:
Add patience to your to-do list this week. Before you rush in, ask yourself whether you need to be the person who fixes the problem or whether a different person or different tactic is required.
Encouraging Word
There is virtue in patience, at the right time, and in the right circumstances.
Additional resources:
Link to my website: yvettesimpson.com
Link to the book: authoryvettesimpson.com
Link to my IG page @theyvettesimpson.com and DM us your comments and show ideas @powerofypodcast
Show credits:
Producer: Nathan Ivey IG/FB @nathaniveycreative
16 min - The Power of No
If you are a FOMO person, we have a few tips for how you say “No” strategically to avoid misalignment and burnout.
What we might learn from New Zealand PM Jacinda ??? and Forrest Gump about stopping when you are done.
Question Why: Why is it so hard to say “NO” even when you’re tired and stretched thin?
What my first encounter with ABC taught me about the importance of saying “No” or “Not now” especially when you’re not ready.
Why this matters:
- Time and energy are limited.
- Life is precious.
- Your gift is special.
Practical tip: Don’t have more than you can hold in one hand.
In practice: Let’s do this:
- Say “No” if you’re not ready.
- Check your alignment.
- Say “Yes” to you first.
Homework:
Confirm that the things you are doing are aligned. If a new opportunity arises, test to see if it is worth your time.
Encouraging Word
You are a precious gift. We need you at your best. Take the time to care for yourself and you will have more to give to the world.
Additional resources:
Link to my website: yvettesimpson.com
Link to the book: authoryvettesimpson.com
Link to my IG page @theyvettesimpson.com and DM us your comments and show ideas @powerofypodcast
Show credits:
Producer: Nathan Ivey IG/FB @nathaniveycreative
15 min - The Power Of Yes
In this episode, we explore the importance of saying “YES,” especially if you are a JOMO (“Joy of Missing Out”) person who says NO most of the time.
What “Mikey” from the Life Cereal commercials can teach us about the Power of YES.
Question Why: Why don’t we start with YES? Why isn’t it our default position?
There is power in saying "YES" in our personal relationships, professional endeavors, and in our purpose work.
Why you should say “YES”:
- It gets you unstuck.
- It is catalytic.
- It feeds your curiosity.
- It helps you get past FEAR.
- It’s the cure for uncertainty.
The story about how saying YES helped me get past my fear of heights and my need to control everything.
Homework: Say “YES” to every opportunity that comes your way for a day and track the opportunities that come from that.
Encouraging Word: There is something great on the other side of your YES.
Additional resources:
Link to my website: yvettesimpson.com
Link to the book: authoryvettesimpson.com
Link to my IG page @theyvettesimpson.com and DM us your comments and show ideas @powerofypodcast
Show credits:
Producer: Nathan Ivey IG/FB @nathaniveycreative
14 min - The Power of Letting Go and Looking Ahead
This episode delves into the very real challenge of moving forward after a loss, and why it’s important and essential to beginning the next, best chapter of your life.
Question “Why” for this episode: Why is it so challenging to turn around, look ahead, and move forward after a loss?
What Jennifer Hudson’s elimination from American Idol teaches us about closed doors and open windows.
How I turned around from the closed door after I lost the mayor’s race and why doing that opened up windows of opportunity for me.
Are you staring at a door that is closed or are you refusing to close a door that needs to close?
Getting unstuck:
- Don’t just stand there staring at a closed-door; turn around.
- Take the lesson, leave the hurt. How to heal from the grief and trauma that comes from loss.
- The dreaded “F” word: Pushing past the fear and uncertainty of moving forward.
- Dream again; remain optimistic about what might be on the other side of that open window.
Homework:
What is the closed door that you are staring at that you can’t seem to turn around from? Imagine turning around from that door and walking toward the open window on the other side of the room.
Remember to subscribe, share, and leave a review.
Additional resources:
Link to my website: yvettesimpson.com
Link to the book: authoryvettesimpson.com
Link to my IG page @theyvettesimpson.com and DM us your comments and show ideas @powerofypodcast
Show credits:
Producer: Nathan Ivey IG/FB @nathaniveycreative
16 min - The Power of Now
It is so tempting to either think about the past, good or bad or dream about the future. In reality, we can only live in the now. There is so much power in the present. In this week’s episode, join us as we explore the power of now.
What I learned about the Power of Now from the shows “Firefly Lane” and “This is Us.”
Question Why: Why is it so difficult to live in the now? What do we gain by remaining present and focusing on today?
How my Strengths Finder and my Enneagram results reveal why it is difficult for me to focus on now.
How my history-loving husband and my future-loving self try to focus on living every day.
The past has shaped you. It’s important to reflect on it. But you want to avoid getting stuck in the past.
Fixating on a perfect future can cause you to miss out on all the great things in the present.
The distractions of the past and the excitement of the future rob us of the opportunity to live in this moment.
Live and love every moment of every day. Appreciate it —It truly is a gift.
My journey with meditation and what it taught me about being present and grateful. It really is a practice.
Three practical ways to live in the now:Focus on the work you are doing now. How do you make it more aligned with your passion and purpose?
As it relates to the past, take the lesson and leave the hurt. The emotional attachment to the past is often what keeps us stuck.
Try not to fantasize too much about the future or hold too tightly to what you think it will be. Remain realistic while also being open to the possibilities.
Homework: Try not to focus on the past or the future, good or bad, but on who you are today.
There is so much power in the present. We need you in this moment, at your best, giving your gifts to the world.Remember to subscribe, share, and leave a review.
Additional resources:
Link to my website: yvettesimpson.com
Link to the book: authoryvettesimpson.com
Link to my IG page @theyvettesimpson.com and DM us your comments and show ideas @powerofypodcast
Show credits:
Producer: Nathan Ivey IG/FB @nathaniveycreative15 min - The Power of Why: Don’t Dance in the Dark, Go Play in the Gray
Why Question: Why don’t we ask more questions? Does what we know, or what we think we know, hurt us?
Are you a member of People Pleasers Anonymous?
What we can learn from kids and their curiosity.
What happens when our desire to be right is often stronger than our right to be informed?
The world is not black or white. The good stuff is in the gray.
1. Get to the root of the truth- Check your sources: In today’s world, we have to confirm whether what you see with your own eyes is true.
2. Step outside of your echo chamber
- There is value in getting out of your friend circles and not just engaging with our fans, friends, and connections.
Pour the glass moment:
3. Engage with conflicting viewpoints
- Comfort is addicting and conflict is exhausting, but we learn so much more when we step outside our comfort zone.
Three ways to “play in the gray” and why it’s important to do just that.
- Ask more questions that start with the word “Why.”
- Keep an open mind.
- Never stop learning or engaging. Keep digging.
Homework for the week: Meet someone new and do something new.
Remember to subscribe, share, and leave a review.
Additional resources:
Link to my website: yvettesimpson.com
Link to the book: authoryvettesimpson.com
Link to my IG page @theyvettesimpson.com and DM us your comments and show ideas @powerofypodcast
Show credits:Producer:
Nathan Ivey IG/FB @nathaniveycreative
16 min
About The Power of "Y" Podcast with Yvette Simpson
From the publisher's feed
Through my journeys, I have learned that what matters comes down to three things purpose, power, and asking the question, why. In this podcast series, we are going to talk about power. What is power?…
What happens when we use the power that we have? We are also going to talk about purpose, what it means to leave a legacy, and what that means for the world around us. If you are curious, and inquisitive and want to learn more about the why of life, please subscribe to this podcast.