Balance Boldly For Ambitious Women In Business
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On the Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa Thigpen talks with ambitious women in business from a wide array of industries about their pursuit of success, how they face business burnout, imposter syndrome, and what work/life (and LOVE) balance looks like for them. Balance Boldly uncovers real solutions to real problems afflicting real people at home and in the workplace.
Balance Boldly For Ambitious Women In Business
6d ago
In this concise yet potent micro episode, I’m answering an audience question on why you want to set expansive boundaries, what the benefits are, and the risk of not choosing to infuse them in your life, relationships, and business.
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00:00 Discussing boundaries and their key significance of what makes them expansive vs rigid
04:06 Why personal boundaries crucial for physical and mental health, especially in relationships
06:42 Benefits of setting boundaries for personal abundance and energy
10:03 The tangible link between boundaries and healing
Ready for self-care mastery that act ..read more
Balance Boldly For Ambitious Women In Business
1w ago
Have you found yourself privately saying, “I don’t get it, I don’t have imposter syndrome, and can’t relate to people who say they have.” Our next guest, Sheila Buswell, can in fact relate to you if you’re a human who connects with that statement. At least she could, until she couldn’t… Once the CEO and Co-Founder of Buswell Biomedical, and veteran of the US Army, got perspective on where the feeling of “not enough” showed up in a specific area of her purview, everything changed. Today, Sheila’s an author, sharing her personal experiences with imposter syndrome alongside a diverse group of oth ..read more
Balance Boldly For Ambitious Women In Business
1w ago
We’ve all been there, stuck, questioning ourselves and asking what we should do next. In this episode, Dr. Jia Ng, a Board-Certified Nephrologist, Assistant Professor, Researcher, and Coach opens up and shares what she realized as a powerful truth that guided her toward a path, she could’ve never seen herself if she hadn’t slowed down to hear it. Listen in as Dr. Jia talks about what life looked like leaving a clinical career as a physician, balancing kids, family, and her sanity before taking the leap into her next chapter of life.
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00:00 Appreciating where you are and embracing t ..read more
Balance Boldly For Ambitious Women In Business
1w ago
In a world where transactional connections are too common and professional networks are often built around WIFMRN (what’s in it for me right now) without true thought of establishing long, meaningful relationships, the power of mutual support is rare. Tiffany Houser, Executive Coach and Founder of EVOLVE, is focused on changing the narrative of these contexts by helping the leaders she serves leverage advantages from increased self-worth. If you’ve found yourself in a career transition and are unsure of how to craft a supportive professional network where people don’t feel used and you feel se ..read more
Balance Boldly For Ambitious Women In Business
1w ago
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.
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00:00 Spotting and ..read more
Balance Boldly For Ambitious Women In Business
1w ago
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.
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00:00 Professional breakups and personal reflections
03:25 Careful vetting helps find the right support.
08:03 Seeking support and building awareness ..read more
Balance Boldly For Ambitious Women In Business
1w ago
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!
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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 soc ..read more
Balance Boldly For Ambitious Women In Business
1w ago
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.
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00:00 Seek to encounter your highest, most evolved self.
03:56 Honoring rest, recharge, and the need to reset is cr ..read more
Balance Boldly For Ambitious Women In Business
1w ago
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.
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Balance Boldly For Ambitious Women In Business
1w ago
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 sche ..read more