Hi Reader,

I’m excited to share my latest podcast episode with you! I recently sat down with Dr. Lakila Bowden, author of The Sho’nuff Principle: A High Achieving Woman’s Guide to Self-Care, Self-Promotion, and Self-Celebration, for an incredibly refreshing and vital conversation.

Have you ever looked at your life or your business, ticked off all the boxes of success, but realized you don’t actually feel accomplished inside?

As driven women, authors, and entrepreneurs, we are experts at taking care of business, but we are often the worst at taking care of ourselves. We bypass our milestones, hide our achievements under the guise of “being humble,” and carry a heavy dose of guilt whenever we try to rest.

In this episode, Lakila and I unpack how to completely flip that formula.

Here is a glimpse of what we explore:

• The Sho'nuff Principle: How your internal dialogue directly curates your physical reality and brings in the right resources.
• Banish the Guilt: Simple ways to overcome the guilt of resting and prioritizing yourself so you can actually flourish.
• Building a Support Squad: Moving past the “if I want it done right, I have to do it myself” mentality.
• Authentic Self-Promotion: Why writing a chapter called “Brag More” is necessary to amplify your professional and book impact.
• The 5-5-5 Reward System: A practical blueprint to celebrate your micro-wins in 5 minutes, 5 hours, or 5 days.

One of my favorite quotes from our conversation was: “The Sho'nuff Principle means that what you tell yourself about yourself will show enough become a part of your reality.” It’s a beautiful reminder that our mindset dictating our outcomes is absolute truth.

Tune in here

🎧Listen on Podbean​

📺Watch on YouTube​

Curious to learn more about Lakila or grab her book for your own shelf? You can purchase The Sho’nuff Principle on Amazon, visit her official website, or connect with her directly on LinkedIn.

Best,

Kelly

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