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Last week was about the art of professional breakups and this week we are diving into the signs and solutions for personal relationships that have come to their end. Understanding the theory of reciprocity in relationships is simple but applying that awareness in real time is far from easy when you justify the imbalance because of the amount of time you’ve known someone. If you’ve ever experienced consistent passive-aggressive behavior in a relationship with your BFF or other deemed close relationships, you’ll want to pull up a chair and tune in with full focus. Time Stamps:00:00 Spotting and dealing with uneven, mentally taxing relationships.06:55 Know your position and adjust to the situation.08:38 How to read a room and communicate effectively.11:43 Why it’s important to normalize paying friends for their work.17:17 Manage your stress before you take a break so you can refuel fully.20:42 Dealing with passive aggressive and condescending critiques.22:41 Being clear about boundaries and expressing frustratio

Strategic conversations are required when you find yourself in dire need of breaking up with someone, you’re in a professional partnership with. Whether they are a business partner or project specific partner, tact is essential for your sanity and the sanctity of your reputation. Make no mistake, this is an art form in and of itself that takes practice and intentionality, especially if you must navigate the same space moving forward. Time Stamps:00:00 Professional breakups and personal reflections03:25 Careful vetting helps find the right support.08:03 Seeking support and building awareness for success.10:21 Recognizing personal trauma, habits, and the need for validation.13:36 Avoid bringing past emotions into current situations.18:11 Honest breakup conversations addressing work partnership issues.20:17 How to approach breakup conversations calmly and professionally.Ready for self-care mastery that activates alignment in your life, business, and relationships? Join us in our new mentorship, the Women’s Self-

From meaningful interactions with loved ones to business strategies focused on premium value, this episode is exploding with resources. This is great information for anyone who works in the dual role of creator and relationship builder and also wants to enjoy the life you’re creating. Tune in for an all-gloves-off personal episode with Part 2 of Setting the Scales to No Regrets! Time Stamps:00:00 Part 2 of series: "Setting Scales to No Regrets"03:23 Being busy without balance is ironic and ineffective.08:19 Social management and what’s crucial for business integrity.10:09 Resources for social presence omnipresence.13:38 Why you shouldn’t overprepare.22:49 Reflect positive energy and avoid negativity leakage.24:15 The importance of meaningful conversation for various durations.28:45 Honoring vision, trusting inner brilliance, and improving alignment.33:29 Take time for self-care and reflection without guilt.37:58 Power jam times for project productivity that leaves space for personal life.41:11 What it means t

With mental health crisis, adrenal fatigue, burnout, and stress-induced illnesses on the rise, the topic of your well-being deserves a bit more prioritization. This episode shined light on the importance of self-care, reflection, celebration, and what it means to maintain a healthy balance between ambition and your personal well-being. If you’re curious about how to nurture genuine relationships, set healthy boundaries, while avoiding burnout in the process, tune in. Time Stamps:00:00 Seek to encounter your highest, most evolved self.03:56 Honoring rest, recharge, and the need to reset is crucial. You matter.07:07 Reframing boundaries.11:52 Engage in genuine conversations beyond work talk.16:29 Deep trust with intimate kitchen table people.19:12 Evaluating opportunities based on personal and long-term goals.23:15 Positive self-talk affects energy and surroundings.26:12 It’s time to get awkward and disrupt patterns.28:12 Setting boundaries is key to balancing ambition.34:09 Scheduling breaks, conserving energy

In this conversation, Naketa Ren Thigpen and Valerie Menzel discuss the importance of creating new habits and setting boundaries. They emphasize the need to schedule emails and responses to manage expectations and avoid burnout. They also explore the challenges faced by achievers in setting boundaries and the importance of self-awareness. The conversation highlights the role of strengths in managing people and fostering understanding. They stress the importance of treating others with respect and kindness, and the power of self-compassion and taking breaks to maintain well-being.Time Stamps:00:00 Leverage strengths, avoid perfectionism, and delegate effectively.05:26 Creating a business partnership and thriving professionally.08:20 Collecting valuable connections when there are opposite personalities in business.10:42 Different backgrounds in business can complement each other.14:54 Excitement about strengths making a huge business impact.19:00 Encouraging women to embrace their strengths in business.21:47 Ch

In this episode, Naketa Ren Thigpen and Charlene Gisele dive into topics like achieving sustainable high performance, recognizing the need for change in business, and navigating conflicting priorities affecting personal life. Centering the discussion on finding joy and engagement while building success, the importance of meditation and personal growth for women in business, and achieving focus through intermittent silence. If you’ve been asking yourself how you can integrate moments of intentional silence and stillness into your daily life to support your well-being in the midst of a busy schedule, tune in! Time Stamps:00:00 Seeking support in achieving sustainable high performance.05:28 Recognizing the need for change in business.08:23 Mom's conflicting priorities affect a businesswoman's personal life.09:59 Find joy and engagement while building success.15:38 Meditation and personal growth are essential for women in business.19:52 Achieving focus through intermittent silence for women.21:25 Empower yourself

“Overwhelmed by the Pressure FOMO has created to make us all feel like we don't do enough. We don't see people. We're missing out on all this great stuff happening around us. And, actually, there's space for everything, and sometimes I feel like we're all overdoing it." – Featured Expert, Natalia Talkowska shares on the Balance Boldly Podcast. Taking layered and complex data and turning it into beautiful sense-making art that’s not only consumed but admired by your clients and audiences is one of the core ways Natalia Talkowska has made her name in the strategic communications world. Founder of Natalka Design, Natalia is on a mission to use visual communication to inspire change and progress. Originally launched in London, her business now operates globally with a dedicated team of strategists, storytellers, and visual communication designers. When she’s not helping her clients share their vision in a way that truly resonates with their intended audience, Natalia is focused on the joy of missing out, by givin

Anabel Oelmann, co-founder of The Healing Company, is driven by the mission to democratize access to integrated healing. Beginning her journey as a model, she battled stress-related migraines, finding relief in Eastern medicine. This transformative experience led her to become a certified nutritionist and establish a functional mushroom company. Today, through The Healing Company, Anabel and her team aim to amplify the impact of leading healing practices, addressing the global healthcare crisis and fostering a healthier lifestyle that prevents illness. She also hosts 'The Healing Hour,' a YouTube series dedicated to promoting integrated healing. Today, we explore healing, harmony and growth through the eyes of Anabel as she continues her journey to helping others while creating her own work life balance and healthy relationships. What to expect in today's BBP episode:- How closed loop wellness system can support the individual, their family, and the overall economy- How the journey of achieving work life bala

Our next guest is the creator of transparency TV, the first LGBTQ plus cartoon channel, specializes in integrative transformational breakthroughs and wears a bonus hat as a Master in Neuro Linguistic Programming. Moe Poole, known as Coach Moe is on a mission to create impact by elevating visionaries to empower others helping them embody one of her key philosophy quotes, “there is magic in your mission.” Today, host, Naketa Ren Thigpen discussed how perfectionism and people pleasing is keeping you back from the human you deserve to become.What to expect in today's BBP episode:-How you can step authentically in your leadership with embodiment of your mission-Acknowledging how perfectionism and people-pleasing had its place once but no longer serves you now-Understanding that you can be transparent with empathy and love to honor your growth-Why making a big deal out of your small wins’ matters-The benefits of practicing the new habits you want to eventually automateMore about Coach MoeCoach Moe is the creator of

In this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast, we step behind-the-scenes on why the boldest are embracing their inner lazy overachiever to create true balance personally (and) professionally.Taking a personal dive by addressing feedback received from the BBP listeners who have expressed a desire for more of my professional insights, a new complimentary podcast will be airing soon and I couldn’t be more excited. Podcasting since 2012 before it was “cool” has taught me a thing or two about embracing all your parts, the new videocast style show is my way of sharing one more of mine out loud.The BBP aka Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) is here to stay! The TLO aka The Lazy Overachiever is our new addition, and you’ll want to subscribe to both. What to expect in today's BBP episode:- Introducing the new podcast: who are The Lazy Overachievers and why should you care- Why being “intentionally selfish” is not about being led by your ego- The importance of honoring your rest as mu

This week, our special guest is Dr. Tamara Beckford, an emergency medicine physician, best-selling author, speaker, podcast host, and CEO of UR Caring Docs. Dr. Beckford is on a mission to reduce employee burnout through her workshops and mentorship to helpers and healers across the globe. Today, host Naketa Ren Thigpen sits down with Dr. Beckford to talk about the difference between burnout and depression, maintaining balance, and breaking the cycle to unleash your power by embracing self-care. What to expect in today's BBP episode:-Why it’s important to address symptoms of burnout before they become full bloom-The difference between burnout and depression and how to maintain balance by seeking help early-What you can do to power up for your day so your day doesn’t control you-How you can use pausing as an infusion for your self-care routineMore about Dr. Tamara BeckfordDr. Tamara Beckford hosts the Dr. Tamara Beckford Show and has interviewed 190 physicians about self-care and their work outside clinical m

Our next guest is an accomplished author, speaker, and thought leader in the culture industry. Working with organization levels that range from start-ups to billion-dollar corporations, she’s helping decision-makers and key leaders cultivate strong cultures at the head to help empower the employees that move the body of the business. Charisse Fontes is utilizing her expertise in philosophy, anthropology, community building, and pulling in skills from her surprise hat as a birth doula to inspire and energize rooms of executives and employees alike. Today, Naketa Ren Thigpen, the host of the BBP, sits down with Charisse for a triple-count conversation on what it looks like to no longer be hindered by the expectations of others (and) how that is directly connected to freedom. What to expect in today's BBP episode:-Benefits of being a human helping humanity one kind act a time-How improving workplace culture helps your overall work life balance-The importance of a culture of authenticity, breaking free from expec

Our next guest has taken her decade-plus skillset and business acumen beyond the boundaries of what most would expect an expert to say, do, or be. This brilliantly potent human has harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration for serving entrepreneurs and founders with better ways to build their businesses. When she’s not wearing her witty and joyful creator hats as the Founder of both The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy & Quirk Works Consulting; Annie P. Ruggles is growing community and legitimizing the correlation between pop culture and business trends. Today, host Naketa Ren Thigpen chats it up with Annie on how selling builds your receiving muscle and helps to create better balance!What to expect in today's BBP episode:-How bold pivots can help you improve your work/life balance-Why it’s important to zig when others zag in business-How selling builds your receive muscle-Why you should stop being a martyr in life and business-Business

Today we are holding space with a brilliant human who is Not Your Typical Business Coach, she’s a Marketing and Lead Generation Strategist, Host of an award-winning podcast, and author of You, Me, and Anxiety: Take Action Over Anxiety to Enjoy Being You. Let’s welcome back to the Balance Boldly Podcast, Dr. Robyn GrahamWhat to expect in today's BBP episode:-How to embrace your inner truth to help manage anxiety-Why advocating for a team approach to anxiety management is necessary-Discovering the realization of personal acceptance is key to success in life and business-The impact of hustle culture on business owners and anxiety managementMore about Dr. Robyn Graham Dr.Robyn Graham is passionate about helping entrepreneurs leverage their God-givengifts to grow businesses and have a meaningful impact without being chained tosocial media. >>>Listen to Dr. Robyn Graham on Episode 132 of the BBP here>- Get Clarity and Confidence About Your BusinessContact Dr.Robyn GrahamWebsite: www.therobyngraham.

Our next featured guest expert helps women in tech and design break into the industry with sophisticated personal branding and career advancement mentoring. When she’s not serving our future STEAM leaders, supporting them as they ready themselves for greatness, she wears the hat of CEO and Head of Strategy at Chykalophia (pronounced: see-ka-lo-fia). Ari Krzyek is on a mission to help FemTech, Direct-to-Consumer, and women-led brands transform their websites into platforms that drive business growth with sites that convert. Today, host Naketa Ren Thigpen sits down with Ari K., to discuss balance amid scaling a business and navigating good chaos. What to expect in today's BBP episode:-How to make room for business, relationships, and altruistic endeavors that serve our future-Why your website flow matters to the growth of your business-Getting your time back with a website that does the heavy lifting for you-How to make room for balance in the midst of good chaos-What healthy boundaries around your time looks l

Today’s guest is helping women entrepreneurs and professionals hold space to heal. Dominiece Clifton, a Baltimore-based Certified Yoga Instructor, Trauma-Informed Breathwork, and Meditation Facilitator, is on a mission to enhance emotional education and well-being with body-centered approaches to healing. Host Naketa Ren Thigpen sits down with Dominiece to talk about how she discovered her brilliance and created a life of balance infused with joy along the way.What to expect in today's BBP episode:- Why it’s important to hold space- How the helper’s allow help in- The bonus that comes from babies- The beauty in discovering your brillianceMore about Dominiece CliftonShe is the founder of Move And Still™, a mission-driven company dedicated to employee wellness, and Nourish Wellness Collective™, a hybrid wellness community for women entrepreneurs and working professionals. Her first book on this exact subject, Hold Space To Heal: Seven Somatic Approaches to Help You Release, Reconnect, and Remember Your Power is

Our next guest has a unique perspective on the modern workplace. Known as The Job Doctor and go-to career coach for Gen Z and Millennials, Tessa White’s insights on how to navigate complicated relationships at work while building your career are exploding on social media. Today, on the BBP, host Naketa Ren Thigpen sits down with Tessa White to discuss how you can heal and thrive through stillness. What to expect in today's BBP episode:-Bonds of Connection that can help those close to you heal and thrive-The gift that comes from being still and listening to your heart-Why Conflict Can Be a Good Thing & How to Use It To Fuel Growth-The #1 Action That Builds Trust: Disagreeing...*by understanding each other’s perspective, we grow our respect for our differences, which grows respect in our overall relationshipMore about Tessa WhiteTessa White is a Fortune 50 Executive with more than 25 years’ experience in Human Capital Resources. Her formidable insights struck a chord on TikTok and Instagram, garnering more

Our next guest is a Business Coach helping women find the path to prosperity through pleasure & purpose. Best Selling Author, Speaker, and multi-company founder, with a double doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and Acupuncture, Dr. Diane Diamond Mueller is changing lives with her superpower, being too much… Today, host, Naketa Ren Thigpen talks to Dr. Diane about owning who you truly are inside and leveraging it for more pleasure in life and business. What to expect in today's BBP episode:-When too much is exactly enough, and how to know the difference-Why it’s important to double down on who you truly are inside-The benefits of having clarity, commitment, and confidence in work life (and LOVE)- How masculine and feminine energy balance or lack thereof, impacts your businessMore about Dr. Diane “Diamond” MuellerA fierce innovator, Dr. Diane Diamon Mueller has founded three successful companies, taking one of them to the top 4% of all small businesses in America. She has changed thousands of lives in her h

Our next guest is a Baltimore, Maryland, native, dedicated to empowering clients and nursing professionals with impactful, resilience-building tools that help them make informed wellness choices. She’s a trailblazing black female entrepreneur who is leading powerful discussions around cannabis inclusive patient care and restructuring the stigmatized industry. Today, host Naketa Ren Thigpen sits down with Ashley to talk about multiple distinctions, starting with distinguishing between being rebellious and reckless when you use your power for the good of all humans by starting with those barricaded under stigma.What to expect in today's BBP episode:-The importance of developing resilience in your own life-The benefits of medicinal cannabis on anxiety-Honoring the distinguished difference between being rebellious and reckless-Why it’s important to speak up against stigmas based on outdated patriarchal systems-How restructuring a stigmatized industry allows you to show up fully instead of fragmentedMore about Ash

Tracy Crossley is a Behavioral Expert, Author, and Podcast Host of two weekly podcasts. With her background in business, marketing, psychology, ontological coaching, emotional intelligence, and intuitive abilities, Tracy is the gamechanger for women leaders looking to reinvent how they live and lead from the inside out. On today’s episode, host, Naketa Ren Thigpen explores the personal and professional journey Tracy has had to navigate through her own issues, confronting fears of loss, and focusing on growing confidence and self-worth. Through sacrifices and self-reflection, Tracy realizes the importance of not sacrificing herself to meet others' expectations. Tune in and hear how her story serves as a powerful reminder that embracing emotions and pursuing holistic well-being are key components of a fulfilling life. What to expect in today's BBP episode:- The power of women founders and entrepreneur focusing on personal leadership- How people reveal their true selves in conversation- Benefits of addressing sh