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This week I’m talking about that moment we all have where you think: “They must not know who I am.”

But here’s the truth — it’s not for everyone else to know who you are straight away. It’s for you to show up, say it with your chest, and own your worth.

In this episode of Sew Flipping Extra, I’m sharing:
✨ Why waiting for validation keeps you playing small
✨ How to stop entertaining things that aren’t meant for you
✨ The power of showing up unapologetically as yourself
✨ Why compliments feel good but self-belief matters more
✨ And a reminder to protect your energy from anything draining your shine

This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or undervalued. If you know who you are, it’s time to start acting like it.

🎧 Listen in, get your confidence topped up, and remember: showing up as your true self is the biggest flex.

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The algorithm ain’t algorithm-ing like it used to, so why keep waiting for perfect before you show up? In this week’s Sew Flipping Extra, I’m talking about creating content that actually brings you joy – no niche, no pressure, no pretending.

I’m sharing why I’ll happily post without the ring light, banner, or polished setup, and why “messy but consistent” beats “perfect but absent” every single time. From forgetting to clear my SD card to chasing the sun instead of chasing trends, this episode is your reminder that joy is the new niche.

If you’ve ever felt like you can’t start until it’s just right – or you’re stuck trying to fit into a box you don’t belong in – this one’s for you.

🎙 Listen in for:

• Why chasing joy works better than chasing the algorithm
• The truth about “having a niche”
• How to show up, even when it’s not pretty, polished, or perfect
• The sweet spot where passion and pay meet

Hit play, and let’s ditch perfection together.

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This week I’m diving into the chaos and clarity of what it really means to fake it till you make it — and whether it ever goes too far. From navigating dating after a 16-year relationship to figuring out who I am without the labels of partner or parent, I’m breaking down how I used a sprinkle of delusion to rebuild my confidence, my voice, and my sense of self.

We’re talking self-expression, setting new boundaries, rediscovering pleasure (yes, even that kind), and how online dating became a mirror for the version of me I was becoming. Plus, Callie just turned 12 (how sway?!) and I’ve got some juicy new workshop ideas bubbling too.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re doing too much, trying too hard, or pretending your way into power — this one’s for you.

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Ever stopped yourself from posting because your hair looked “a mess”? Or filmed a banger video and never hit upload because you thought people might judge? Yeah… we’re calling that out today.

In this episode of Sew Flipping Extra, we’re talking delusional confidence and reminding ourselves that no one actually cares as much as we think they do. Not your followers, not your family, not Sandra from work who necked off with 3 guys... (dont ask...)

From showing up in bonnets to filming on the bus, I’m breaking down the fears that stop us from being seen, and why you need to post the damn thing anyway. Plus: why building a community that loudly cheers for you is vital when you're a solo biz baddie doing it all on your own.

So whether you’re holding back on content, waiting to be “perfect,” or just need a hype check—this one’s for you.

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This week, I’m joined by a very special guest — my first-born, my biggest (literally) child, and future basketball legend: Kayden-Lee Dawkins-Ellis.

We’re talking about the mindset it takes to chase big dreams, why 19 is the most awkward age, how he’s landing opportunities through social media, and what it really means to be delusionally confident... even when things aren’t guaranteed.

From self-taught hoop skills to flying across the world for his first U.S. basketball tour, we dive into growth, manifestation, Gen Z motivation, and parenting a young Black boy with big ambition.

Oh, and of course, there’s vibes. Always.
Stay extra, so you ain’t gotta get extra. ✌🏾

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If I told you that blind faith and pure audacity built this life, would you believe me?

In this raw and reflective season opener, I'm pulling the curtains back on how I went from cutting up my GAP hoodie at 19 to running workshops for Nike, speaking on global stages, and getting paid to be exactly who I am... extra, unqualified, and totally delusional.

No plan. No permission. Just vibes, creativity, and the refusal to shrink.

This episode is for anyone who’s been told they’re "too much," for the dreamers with no blueprint, and for the ones finally ready to back themselves out loud.

💥 Topics include:
– The truth about how I got started
– The power of delusional confidence
– Why “extra” is my business model
– Lockdown glow-up stories
– What’s coming this season on the pod
– A weekly check-in that’ll have you calling yourself out (with love)

👑 This ain’t about sewing, it’s about stitching your life back together in a way that feels like you.

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This week’s episode is for anyone who’s ever been called too much. Too loud, too colourful, too confident, too EXTRA.

Well, guess what? That’s your power.

I’m breaking down how a shady comment (“your little NUFF friend”) lit a fire under me, and how I’ve used being EXTRA as the key to everything — confidence, opportunities, carnival vibes, speaking gigs, and getting overbooked AF.

I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of my journey from being overlooked to commanding stages, dancing in the girls’ toilets, and fully living in my joy, all while raising kids who STEAL MY WATER. 😤

This is the first episode in my new Find Your Extra series — a reminder that your magic is usually the thing people tried to dim.

So, what’s your EXTRA? Let’s find it.

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How would you feel if someone gave you a gift that had your name written all over it... and you never used it?
That’s what too many of us are doing with our talents.

This week, I’m talking about the power of using your gift, the pressure to shrink, and why being called “your little nuff friend” only added fuel to my fire.

From packed workshops to late-night hosting gigs, I’m sharing what it really looks like to be booked, busy, and unapologetically extra.

We’re covering:

• Why your gift isn’t for decoration — it’s for use
• How I flipped a “nuff” comment into pure motivation
• The link between confidence, criticism, and calling
• What it means to judge people with your spirit, not your eyes
• And how to serve the people who are ready for your energy

This episode is part affirmation, part therapy, and fully YOUR permission slip to stop waiting and start doing.

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This one’s a short but necessary kick up the backside.

We talk about that moment when you're wondering “Why isn’t this working?” and the uncomfortable truth that sometimes… it’s you. Are you really doing everything you can to make it happen? Or are you just avoiding the stuff that feels too big, too boring, or too scary?

I get into:
– Starting before you're ready
– What stops success from showing up
– The power (and pain) of asking for help
– And knowing when to pivot or pack it up

Plus, I share a personal story about my dad that changed how I see time, legacy, and getting shit done... even when you’re tired, even when the kids eat the last slice of pizza. 😤

Listen. Reflect. Then go do the thing.

Let the rest of your life be the best of your life.

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This episode wasn’t planned, it poured out.

I’m talking about the kind of burnout that creeps in quietly. The kind that doesn’t explode, but slowly drains you until you’re questioning everything: your energy, your dreams, your worth, your damn dinner plans.

As a single mum, business owner, speaker, creative, and (let’s be real) human juggling all the things, I’m feeling the crash.

Throw in undiagnosed ADHD and the pressure to keep it all going… yeah, it’s a lot.

In this raw, unfiltered episode, I talk about:
– What a slow release burnout feels like
– Why women, especially entrepreneurs and mums, hit this wall hard
– Parenting with (and maybe having) ADHD
– Why being "the vibe" sometimes hides the struggle
– The guilt of being tired when you’re supposed to be grateful
– Letting go of perfection and finally saying “I’m not okay — and that’s okay.”

This one’s for anyone who’s been powering through on empty. You’re not alone.

🎧 Press play and breathe with me.

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