For the premier episode of the Kadara Woman podcast, Lola sits down with purposeful personal branding coach Yetunde Shorters to learn how she found her radical purpose and how you can also unlock  the power of purposeful living. This is a two-part conversation. 

In the 1st part of this episode, you will learn:

• How to connect your past experiences and skills to discover your true purpose
• How to recognize and respond to burnout signals
• How to master your thoughts and overcome negative self-talk 
• How to transition from simply knowing your purpose to actively mastering it 
• How to align your career with your spiritual beliefs and tap into concepts like the 'alpha state' to manifest your goals and maintain a positive mindset.

What we discuss:

Yetunde's Career Journey

[03:22] - Yetunde explains her mission and brand

[04:28] - Yetunde's background in PR and modeling 

[06:31] - How modeling boosted Yetunde's self-confidence 

[07:57] - Transitioning from PR to coaching

The Pivotal Moment 

[11:47] - Yetunde's health crisis and wake-up call 

[14:47] - Deciding to change her life in 30 days 

[16:59]- Positive changes after committing to purpose

Mastering Thoughts and Purpose 

[21:46] - The importance of understanding negative thoughts 

[23:17] - The power of positive thinking and manifestation 

[29:25] - Identifying the common thread in Yetunde's career

Overcoming Challenges 

[29:55] - Facing oneself as the biggest challenge 

[31:21] - Choosing between personal desires and God's plan 

[34:09] - The importance of mastering your purpose

Spiritual Insights 

[35:41] - Exploring the concept of the alpha state 

[37:39] - Emotional response to clarity of purpose

[38:54] - Part 2 transition, Outro & Credits

Episode Resources: 

 Forbes article on Radical Clarity

 Favorite Books

Purposeful Personal Branding Organizer

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About The Podcast

The Kádàrá Woman Podcast is dedicated to amplifying the often-overlooked impact-driven stories of remarkable African women (and women of the diaspora) who pivoted into their purpose and became barrier breakers, status quo challengers and change makers around the world. This podcast spotlights the journeys of purpose-driven African women who are reshaping their lives through intentional living and powerful mindset shifts. 

While we spotlight African women's experiences, our universal stories resonate deeply with a global audience of ambitious, forward-thinking women seeking inspiration and practical insights.

Hosted by Lola Soyebo Harris, this inspiring series explores how impact-driven African women navigate self-doubt, embrace service, and master their purpose while making pivotal decisions in their careers and personal lives. This podcast is an essential resource for those interested in personal development, mindset transformation, African women's empowerment, and purpose-driven living. 

This podcast is a production of Kadara Media LLC. All rights reserved.