Real Life Stories
Women share their stories of transformation, confidence, and knowing themselves better than ever.
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Learning to be vulnerable with Maneequa Johnson
In this episode, Maneequa Johnson — retired school teacher, mother of five, and writer — shares her powerful journey of learning to be vulnerable and rebuilding her self-esteem during a season of intense stress and health challenges. After years in education, Maneequa found herself navigating burnout, writer’s block, and strained…
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The Hidden Challenge of an Effortless Schedule with Chelsea Landrum
Chelsea shares the hidden challenge of an effortless schedule and gives reassurance that motivation can improve with a few adjustments. Initially, she felt stagnant and lacked motivation, often cutting out important tasks. Chelsea developed a structured morning routine involving journaling, Bible reading, and physical activity, which significantly improved her mood…
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The Joy of Being Yourself with Leah Cotton
In this episode Christie Williams interviews her long-time friend and client, Leah Cotton, about the joy of being yourself. They discuss the importance of confidence and safety in friendships, and how Leah has used coaching to overcome negative self-perceptions and low self-esteem. Leah shares her journey from feeling broken and…
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Back to myself with Casey Coleus
Casey defines self-esteem as a combination of self-perception, abilities, and actions, influenced by thoughts. Casey initially hesitated but eventually coached with Christie to reconnect with her true self, stating, ‘I wanted to get back to myself.’ She emphasizes the importance of self-esteem in decision-making and relationships. Casey shares techniques like…
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Go for Goals even with Fear with Donna Robinson
Donna shared her journey from corporate America to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the fashion industry. Initially driven by a desire to engage more in her ministry, Donna leveraged her life long sewing skills to start her own business. She encourages women to go for your goals even with fear.…
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Tammy Silvernail – One thought created permanent change
Tammy discusses her life changes and the challenges she faced. She defines self-esteem as comfort in one’s own skin and confidence. Tammy discovered Christie’s work through Instagram and podcasts, leading to a powerful coaching session that helped her address her inner critic. The session left her feeling heard and lighter,…
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Making it Happen with Jessica Weinert
Jessica shares her journey from a full-time job to becoming an entrepreneur, emphasizing the importance of self-discipline, knowing oneself, and continuous growth. She discusses her certifications in personal training, corrective exercise, and pelvic floor retraining, and her passion for helping women through life’s challenges. Jessica highlights the value of having…
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Doing the Impossible with Renee Saar
Renee discusses her transformative journey. Initially skeptical, Renee committed to the program and discovered deeper, long-held beliefs that hindered her self-confidence and body image. Through coaching, she realized and addressed thoughts like “I didn’t do enough,” leading to significant personal growth. Renee emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and self-love, noting…
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Self-Esteem with Givanna Wright
Givanna’s perspective on positive and negative emotions shifted from thinking she needed to be positive all the time to understanding that both positive and negative feelings are a natural, essential part of life. Through her self-esteem work, she learned that negative emotions don’t define her or make her a bad…