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On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast with Naketa R. Thigpen, there was an urgency to speak to someone with a mind to not only do good work, but someone who does that work with both high integrity and a full sense of self. All too often, great people with good intentions, show up to their work with only half of themselves. Often feeling like they need to hide portions of themselves for fear that the clients or even teammates simply wouldn’t understand them. Perhaps they’d even judge them for being so enthusiastic, optimistic, or upbeat. Not this guest! Our featured expert this week is Kirsten M. Toler, a Tax Senior Manager with Friedman LLP. She has over 25 years of combined experience effectively balanced between public accounting and private industry, focused mainly on client service and tax. Kirsten is also energetic, informative, and true to her core. Kirsten takes us inside her journey with a look at a unique professional career path that led her to incorporate her passion for understanding and s

Feel like you need to smother or hide pieces of yourself in order to get what you want? You want people take you more seriously and invite you to the table? Well here on the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women (and a few brave men), we say, Nope! Our guest, Grammy Award Winning Speaker, Trainer, Culture maven, and professional stand-up comedian says there is indeed another way and it begins with embracing it all. On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast with Naketa R. Thigpen sits down one of our favorite folks, Theresa Hummel-Krallinger who can rock or a suit and heels or throw or something more casual and still have you out of your seat and high-fiving your way to awesomeness by the time she’s through with you. Theresa dives in and shares how FOMO (fear of missing out) became a tool in her toolbox helping her to build her own table instead of it being a chokehold around her goals. Tune in to find out how you can show up fully as all of you, give the appropriate doses to the masses so they can re

We are in season 17 of the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women In Business (and a few brave men) and it’s, 2020 the beginning of a fresh new decade. Do you hear me? So, if you are sitting in a place where you felt like there was the woulda-coulda-shoulda anvil hanging over your head because you get didn't get something done yesterday or last year, it's okay, breathe easy. Today is about how to celebrate small wins! Most of the high-achievers I speak with are feeling exactly like you, like there’s not enough time, the new year’s already flying so fast and there’s so much to do. It’s hard to turn it off, but you can turn it down. Give yourself a little permission to pause and appreciate what you did get finished or at least framed out. On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast with Naketa R. Thigpen sits down with Christina Gatteri, Certified Financial Planner and Advisor who loves spending time outdoors hiking, gardening, or at the beach when she’s not helping people plan smart for what th

High level corporate trainer, career coach, and transition specialist, Lisè Schwarts joins your host, Naketa R. Thigpen on the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men). In addition to helping executives and high-level professionals find their rhythm inside the off-beat melodies this new world of technology, social media, and algorithm geared application maze offers, Lisè brings her creative problem solving to the forefront, leveraging her eclectic NYC born and bred repertoire that’s full of “oh my goodness, you use to do that” fun facts to the mix! Lisè is a woman of many surprises, but one unchanging characteristic is her standard in class, fashion and rocking an awesome red lip whenever she graces a room. On this episode, Lisè and Naketa discuss how difficult it can be for anyone to maneuver through a startling, especially unexpected transition, moreover, how important it is for moving beyond those transitions so you’re not stuck in a rut of constant unknowing. More about

Leader of the Spark movement, former Sales Director for Disney Institute, and named one of the top 25 people in the world to help you reach you business and life goals by Success Magazine, the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) is excited to Welcome Simon T. Bailey to the show. Simon’s work with over 1800 organizations across 47 countries has led to what most would agree as credible documented experience in transformation and notable success. Listen, when your name is put on the same list as Brene Brown, Tony Robbins, and Oprah Winfrey, not too many would dare refute your right to speak out and share your truth. But Simon sits down with your host, Naketa R. Thigpen, to open our eyes to something that expands on the conventions of today’s social media madness of oversharing, overstimulating and overtalking. Simon discusses the power of vulnerability and silence and how it changed his life, his relationship with his children, and his business. Sit back for an honest, ey

Emotional Eating Healer and Founder of Escape From Emotional Eating®, Jessica Procini shares her personal struggle with food and finding her fierce! Once Jessica dug deep into her own healing work and understood that health is wealth wasn’t just a rhythmic hashtag, she created her balance by sharing over 10 years of that work with others facing a similar struggle. On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men), Jessica Procini sits down with host, Naketa R. Thigpen to discuss why so many of us use food to fill our personal voids and how we can overcome it. More about JessicaJessica is on a mission to help others use food as fuel rather than a way to cope, soothe or escape their busy, stressful life. She consciously created and specifically designed Escape From Emotional Eating from over a decade of research and her own emotional eating journey because Overeaters Anonymous didn’t. Resonate and therapy wasn’t enough when it came to getting help to fully end h

On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast with Naketa R. Thigpen, the reformed politician Rebecca Thompson breaks barriers and walls as she walks us through her imperfectly powerful transformation. Rebecca Thompson - At just 14 years old, Rebecca served as an intern for a county commissioner in her hometown of Detroit and that is where she caught the politics bug. Rebecca is a graduate of the Women’s Campaign School at Yale, EMILY’S List, VoteRunLead and numerous other leadership programs. She has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Times, Essence Magazine, and was recently named one of the American Association of Political Consultants’ Top 40 Under 40 award recipients.Rebecca highlights how politicians are taught to be perfect which looks great when for her portfolio, public facing and public speaking optics but can do more harm than good when you don’t realize how much you’re struggling behind the walls you’ve built. Holding nothing back, Rebecca tears in to her past as a control freak in her care

On this latest episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women In Business (and a few brave men), we take a deep dive into Season 16: The Freedom and Fury of Balancing Love and Career. Our season themes have layers, and go beyond whatever box your mind might try to put the connected contact in, which is why we have so much fun developing them! The featured expert, Patricia Romboletti, Author, TedX Speaker, and Career Coach sits down with Naketa R. Thigpen and puts the proverbial bullets on the table. Patricia opened up and told us all how bulletproofing your career adds balance to your life! Patricia's corporate background and experience sitting on both sides of the table, shaped not only her life, but how she decided to show up in the world after renegotiating with her future-self on what her existence and impact would be moving forward.  More about Patricia Romboletti:Pat Romboletti is the founder of the Bulletproof Your Career Methodology, a 4-phase coaching system for senior executive leade

On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast with Naketa R. Thigpen, listeners are in for an insiders treat! Meet Suzanne Ghee, President and CEO of Thrive Public Affairs, best known by insiders as Supernova. Suzanne's reign, just like her inner light, has become increasingly brighter with each opportunity she's taken to advocate for community members who benefit from this unassuming powerhouse. Exuding the true definition of R.O.Y.A.L behavior with every consulting and philanthropic project she aligns herself and her brand with, Suzanne Ghee stands true to her core guiding principles to treat others as she'd want herself and her family to be treated, regardless of socioeconomic background, environment or hereditary pedigree. More about Suzanne Ghee:Healthcare strategist, community advocate and feminist Suzanne Ghee is the President and CEO of Thrive Public Affairs, a recently launched consulting firm. Before becoming an entrepreneur, she was Head of Community Health Engagement at Virtua Healt

On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women In Business (and a few brave men), Naketa Thigpen interviews a bold, brave, and resilient woman, Mrs. Shayla Renee! Shayla Renee, has moved beyond intimate partner violence, ,multiple traumas, and found her way into a space of transforming others with a unshakable faith in God, a strong supportive husband, and her gift of leading other women to a path of wholeness. Tune in and find out what Shayla Renee has to share on why you too are worthy of so much more! More about Shayla Renee:Shayla Reneé is a Christ-follower, wife, mother, women’s wellness advocate, speaker, coach, author, entrepreneur, and overcomer.Deep faith in God helped Shayla overcome intimate partner violence, numerous near-death experiences, and other major losses—more trouble than a little girl from a small city should have to endure.Today, by God's grace, Shayla Reneé empowers other women to find purpose and identity in Christ through her highly-acclaimed book HE ALMOST ST

On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women In Business (and a few brave men), Naketa R. Thigpen sits down with creative, polymath, and healer, Veronica Parker. A special treat during this episode, Veronica guides us with a taste of her stress-relieving technique that connects your energy as it expands your awareness about the power of your own ability to tap into your self-healing power. A little more about our Featured Expert:Veronica Parker is a Wellness Mindset Coach, Access Bars Facilitator, Certified Kundalini Yoga & Meditation teacher. She absolutely loves playing in the field of infinite possibilities inviting others to expand and reach beyond the sky. What if the sky wasn't the limit but a brand new beginning of what has yet to be created?Veronica is the Creatrix & host of the 5 star iTunes rated podcast Live Your Happy Now! She has been featured in Forbes, Shape, Elite Daily, Pop Sugar, Bustle, Prevention, I am & Co and Thrive Global.Would you like to come &

On this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast for Ambitious Women In Business (and a few brave men), Naketa R. Thigpen talks about the necessity to admit your choice. If you continue to choose certain actions, reactions, and inactions than you need to deal with the consequence just as much as you'd like to receive the benefits of those choices. The Selfish September Specials are solo episodes and nothing is held back. To continue the conversation and more, join the Intimacy Advantage Clinic (IAC) on Slack http://bit.ly/IntimacyAdvantageClinicNow Go, Create Your Balance and Create Your Joy, but do it, BOLDLY.Thank you for listening. Thank you for listening.Naketa Ren Thigpen is a Balance (and) Relationship Advisor activating power couples (and) potent humans ready to self-actualize wholeness |Architect of Intentionally Selfish Suite Incubator- Training & Certification for Women Entrepreneurs| Podcast Host & Transformational Speaker. Interested in learning more, visit www.thigpro.com Ready to activ

In this solo episode for the Selfish September series, Naketa R. Thigpen dives in and shares some of the pitfalls, triumphs and some of the more complex moments she's experienced from September 2018 through September 2019. A year can make a huge difference in your life, regardless of how it began and Naketa opens up with just how much. Starting with the important takeaway of limiting people's access to you to avoid burnout! Subscribe, REVIEW, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa Ren Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout, navigate relationship hurdles, and what overall work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional personal development podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart R

Do you still consider being intentionally selfish a shortcoming or flaw? Do you hesitate to take a pause from all the hubbub of the work once in a while? Tune in and find out how giving yourself permission to take a pause can propel your life as an entrepreneur and allow you to work forward exponentially. This is one of four Selfish September 2019 Episodes with Naketa R. Thigpen in full-on solo/rant mode. A rarity you don't want to miss. Subscribe, REVIEW, Share & Balance BoldlyOn the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa Ren Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business (and a few brave men) from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout, navigate relationship hurdles, and what overall work/life balance looks like for them. Not your conventional personal development podcast, Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace, daily.If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts, Spotify,

With the passion for serving others, Jennifer Tyler-Washington is the Chief Etiquette Officer of I Am Polished, LLC, where she and her team help their clients learn about the different kinds of etiquette. Some of their services include business etiquette, social etiquette, professional development, and customer care workshops. With more than a decade of serving others through their catering business, Jennifer continues to be of service by equipping people with the skills they need to show up as their best selves so they can reach the next level.Jennifer joins me, Naketa R. Thigpen today to share how she realized that there is more to etiquette than table rules and manners. She dives into her passion for serving others and debunks the common myths regarding when people hear the word ‘etiquette.’ Jennifer also shares the elements in life covered by etiquette, and the part that mindfulness plays in learning not only about etiquette but also about life, in general.“Etiquette covers life - the whole spectrum. It’s

Chantelle Fitzgerald is the founder of Mindset Strategies, LLC, where she equips leaders with the training and tools they need to become the best version of themselves. She is a certified mindfulness and emotional intelligence trainer and the host of the online show Mindset on RVNTV, where she converses with industry leaders about the challenges they encounter and the mindset they have to press on. Before founding her business, Chantelle was a French instructor, studied abroad, and worked for international education.Chantelle joins me, Naketa R. Thigpen today to share how she figured out the need for equipping the workforce on how to deal with sticky and tricky situations in the workplace. She dives into the different professional situations that impact how we see ourselves as well as her personal stories that show how she recovered from depression. Chantelle also explains the meaning of the acronym PAUSE in her online course The Power of The Pause and how your mindset, thoughts, and the things you say to you

Trudy Tchume-Johnson is the Hematology Social Work Manager and newborn screening coordinator at the Division of Hematology of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Her over two decades of experience working with the chronically ill and 17 years of working with Comprehensive Sickle Cell Center of CHOP allowed her to experience and support the sickle community from a local to a global scope. Trudy enhances her spiritual consciousness by spending time with her family and friends as well as celebrating her moments alone, thinking, dancing, and traveling.Trudy joins me today to share how she rebounds and reclaims the conversation as she finds her balance professionally as a social worker and personally as a mother of three. She explains why walking away from negative conversations and situations does not imply weakness or incapacity to deal with stressful situations. Trudy also shares how to have less drama in your life and why it is crucial to nurture your spiritual self.“You have to understand why you’re u

Joanna Jane of JB Enterprises is a Licensed Financial Coach and Economic Change Agent who believes in investing in herself and others. Her multiple passions allow her to help small business owners and middle-income families create purposeful finance plans as well as those who seek quality living through the community development company she founded. With years of experience as a social worker, Joanna continues to grow personally and professionally, especially in the areas of wealth creation, healthy decision-making, and personal development.Joanna joins me today to share how not to get caught up with the titles that society places on you. She discusses what you can do if you’re in a position where you’re questioning your power, ability to move forward, and grow in love and life. Joanna also shares the things she is willing to sacrifice so she can pause and take a break to recharge on a daily and quarterly basis.“I decided not to box myself in by my degrees and certifications and just focus on God’s work, and

Ritu Chopra is the founder and president of Everest Consulting LLC and has over 22 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies. Her decades of experience in IT management paved the way for her to become a motivational leadership coach. She is an author, TV show host, an advocate for domestic violence and prevention efforts, film producer, and director of multi-awarded film documentaries about domestic violence that help victims and survivors find their way back to recovery and new life.Ritu joins me, Naketa R. Thigpen today to share how she moved forward and had a sense of peace and tranquility despite the undesirable things that happened to her that were out of her control. She dives into the critical role that self-analysis plays in a person’s recovery and understanding of oneself, strengths, and ambition. She also shares how the undesirable experience in her life led her to her advocacy as she continues to meet and listen to wonderful women - all with inspiring stories of survival and recovery.“Balance is

Deanna Deacon motivates women to be strong and successful by harnessing their innate feminine energy to achieve growth and prosperity, all while experiencing happiness and a deep sense of fulfillment. She is a spiritual personal trainer who employs mindset alchemy, energy healing, and has a knack for unlocking joy, laughter, and energy from anyone and everyone she meets. An empathic coach and a modern-day goddess rolled into one; it is her mission to guide, inspire, and enlighten.Deanna joins me today to discuss the impact of negative energy on our lives and why it’s important to release it. She shares her own experiences with loss and grieving and how she realized that in order to survive and thrive, her mindset needed to change. She discusses why it matters to recognize emotional triggers as well as the value of knowing how to release negative energy before it gets bottled up inside. She also shares how intuition guides her everyday choices and how being open to guidance and support helps fight feelings of