What's Her Story

Is your language reinforcing the past—or fueling the future you're building?In this episode, we're kicking off a brand-new series on the podcast: Language That Leads. We're talking about how our words shape our identity, fuel our impact, and become the bridge between who we've been and who we're becoming.In this episode, we talk about:Why language is the foundation of leadership and legacyHow your beliefs are shaped by the words you think, speak, and hearWhat neuroscience and faith both say about the power of wordsA book that will help you rewire your brain for success before the end of the yearQuoteables:"Leadership is not about titles. It's about being intentional with your life and your words.""Our thoughts are words. And our words shape the story we're living.""Without intentionality, we default to autopilot—and often to old beliefs that no longer serve us."Links mentioned in this episode:The 67-Day Year by Dr. Shannon Irvine → Grab your copy + claim your bonuses here📩 DM me on Instagram: @erica.akingboye — I'd love to hear what came up for you in the journal prompt!Journal Prompt:Think of an area of your life where your words haven’t matched your vision.What would it sound like to speak from alignment instead of autopilot?Keywords:language that leads, leadership identity, power of words, self-leadership, brain rewiring, 67 Day Year book, impact-driven women, story-based leadership, identity and language, women in leadership

Ever felt like you needed everything perfectly planned before starting? What if the way forward was actually to wing it?Today, we're talking about:The real blocks that keep high-achieving women from taking action on their big goalsWhy clarity—not confidence—is often the missing linkA playful 6-step “WING IT” method to help you move forward even when fear or perfectionism tries to hold you backHow taking imperfect, aligned action can shift your identity and unlock your next chapterQuoteables:“It is not a lack of capability—it’s just a lack of clarity.”“We are not letting overthinking keep us small and silent.”“Capability grows in the process. The best way to gain capability is to take action.”I'd love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? DM me on Instagram @erica.akingboyeReady to finally write the book you’ve been thinking about for years? Apply now for Author CoachingKeywords:overcoming perfectionism, take bold action, high-achieving women, aligned action, clarity vs. confidence, rewrite your story, ambitious women, midlife transformation, author coaching for women, storytelling for impact

What if the boldest thing you could do is simply be fully yourself?In this heartfelt episode, I’m honoring my friend, mentor, and coach Rachel Luna by sharing five powerful lessons I learned from how she lived—unfiltered, unafraid, and fully in integrity.In this episode, we talk about:Why making a decision and making it work is a mindset shift that changes everythingHow to live congruently so your presence and values speak for themselvesThe courage it takes to live unfiltered and unafraidWhat it looks like to embody “this AND that” livingHow Rachel’s legacy inspires us to show up, shine, and share—without apologyQuoteables:“Make a decision and make it work.”“Aliveness is allowing ourselves to feel the full spectrum of emotions.”“A life fully lived leaves ripples that never fade.”I’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway or favorite lesson from Rachel’s legacy? Tag me on Instagram @erica.akingboye>>Grab a copy of Rachel Luna’s award-winning book, Permission to Offend>>Also go back and listen to Episode 9, where Rachel was a guest on What’s Her Story—it’s one of our most powerful episodes to date.

Join ALIVE August inside the Catalyst Collective:We’re choosing alive habits that fuel our headspace, hormones, and homes. Think of it as a self-care cocktail, rooted in aliveness and intentional reinvention.Join Catalyst hereHas your ambition started to feel different in this season of life—and you're not sure what to do with it? Today, we’re talking about how to reframe ambition as alignment, aliveness, and personal growth—especially in seasons where hustle no longer fits.In this episode, we talk about:Three types of ambition: profit, potential, and personal growthThe difference between ambition driven by proving vs. becomingHow to let your ambition evolve with your season of lifeWhy following what feels alive leads to deeper purpose and impactQuoteables:“Maybe your ambition isn’t dead—it’s just evolved.”“You don’t have to monetize everything you’re passionate about for it to be worthy of your time.”“Ambition gets to be activated by curiosity, not pressure.”I’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? Tag me on Instagram @erica.akingboye

What if the stress you're feeling isn’t because you’re doing too much—but because your nervous system is maxed out?In today’s episode, we’re talking about how regulating your nervous system can expand your capacity for growth, creativity, and everything you desire beyond the book.Today, we’re talking about...How to recognize your fight, flight, or freeze response—and what to do about itSimple nervous system regulation tools to help you take aligned actionWhy emotional discomfort is often the gateway to expansionHow capacity work is essential to writing, leading, and building sustainablyQuoteables:"When we can expand our capacity for conflict, we also expand our capacity for joy, for abundance, for results.""Movement creates momentum. The magic happens when we take action anyway.""Writing your book is not just about sharing your story—it’s about who you become in the process."I’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? Tag me on Instagram @erica.akingboyeApply for Aligned & Abundant Author – A 12-month immersive experience to write, launch, and leverage your book with ease and excellence. Book your clarity call → Apply here

📘 Grab the free guide: 4 Proven Book Archetypes That Build Your Brand, Authority & Impact → Download it here or DM me “archetype” on InstagramWhat if the kind of book you write is the secret to unlocking more aligned impact, authority, and income? In this episode, we're diving into the four proven author archetypes and how choosing the right one can turn your book into a true brand asset.Today, we’re talking about...Why not all books build authority—and how to write one that doesThe 4 Author Archetypes and how each one aligns with a different kind of impactHow your book can become a long-term business asset (not just a one-time project)Real examples of how positioning your book changes your resultsQuoteables:"This isn't about writing a book and hoping someone finds it—it's about writing one that works for you long after launch.""Your book becomes your brand lighthouse only if it reflects your identity and your goals.""When your book is aligned with your natural strengths, it becomes more than just a story—it becomes a strategy."I’d love to hear from you! Which archetype are you? DM me on Instagram @erica.akingboye and let’s talk about it!✨ Join the free masterclass: From Story to Authority: How to Turn Your Book into $10K (Even Without a Massive Audience) → Live on April 22 – Register here or DM me “authority” on IG

What if writing your book wasn’t the end goal—but the beginning of your next big chapter? In this new series, Beyond the Book, we’re exploring how your book becomes the bridge to alignment, authority, abundance, and opportunities waiting beyond the page.Today, we're talking about...Why your book isn’t just a story—it’s a catalyst for transformationWhat most first-time authors get wrong about visibility, legacy, and impactThe real reason you feel called to write (hint: it’s bigger than a finished manuscript)How writing a book unlocks new clients, clarity, and confidence in your messageQuoteables:"The real reason you're called to write a book isn't just for the book itself—it's for the version of you it unlocks.""Books are more than content—they're catalysts.""Your story is a firestarter for your future business, message, and movement."I’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? Tag me on Instagram @erica.akingboye>> Grab the free guide: 4 Proven Book Types That Build Your Brand, Authority & Impact: Find Out Which Author Archetype You Are!→ Download it here or DM me “Archetype” on Instagram and I’ll send it to you!>> Join the Aligned & Abundant Author WaitlistDoors are opening soon! Be the first to know + get early access pricing → Join here

What if the book you’re meant to write is the one you needed to read years ago? Today, we’re talking about how your lived experiences, lessons, and struggles can serve as a roadmap for others—and even your future self.In this episode we're talking about...Why the best books come from lived experiences and personal transformationHow writing the book you needed can create impact, clarity, and legacyWhy your story holds the power to help others navigate their journeyHow to take the first step toward writing your book—starting todayQuotables:"Your past struggles, lessons, and growth can be a roadmap for others.""We write for the person we were, but sometimes, we’re also writing for our future self.""Let your next chapter be less of a push toward perfection and more of a magnetic pull toward purpose."I’d love to hear from you! What book did you need a few years ago? DM me on Instagram @erica.akingboye and let me know!📖 Grab Your Copy of Unperfect – If you haven’t read my book yet, you can get your copy here🚀 Join the Aligned & Abundant Author Waitlist – My six-month program to help you write, launch, and monetize your book is opening soon! Join the waitlist here

Why do women carry the mental weight of managing everything—and what happens when we start letting go? Today, we’re talking about the invisible workload of women, how it drains us, and practical ways to reduce it so we can reclaim our energy and focus on what truly matters.Today, we're talking about...What the invisible workload is and why women bear the brunt of itHow this hidden labor impacts our energy, well-being, and ambitionsFour actionable strategies to lighten the load and create more balanceHow The Let Them Experiment can help you shift your mindset and release controlQuoteables:"If anyone needs to be well-nourished, it’s the women leading, mothering, creating, and making an impact.""The invisible workload is heavy—put it down, girl. It doesn’t all have to be yours to carry.""Small daily shifts matter. Every adjustment we make to lighten our load adds up to big results."I’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? Tag me on Instagram @erica.akingboye🚀 Join The Let Them Experiment – A 31-day experience to help you release control, set boundaries, and reclaim your energy. Sign up here.Let’s start reducing the invisible workload together!

Imagine what would shift in your life if you actively practiced letting go of control in small, powerful ways. Today, we’re diving into why releasing control can bring more peace, clarity, confidence and vibrancy to your life—and how small shifts can lead to big transformations.Today, we're talking about...Why control is an illusion and how it drains your energyThe 3 truths about letting go and what happens when you doHow releasing control leads to more growth, ease, and vibrancyThe Let Them Experiment—a 31-day challenge to shift your mindset and reclaim your energyI’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? Tag me on Instagram @erica.akingboye🚀 Join The Let Them Experiment – A 31-day guided journey to release control, step into ease, and reclaim your energy. Sign up before March 1st to access an exclusive mid-month coaching session! Sign up here. Let’s do this together—starting March 1st! 🎉

🚀 Join The Let Them Experiment – A 31-day guided journey to release control, reclaim your energy, and step into alignment. Sign up before March 1st to access an exclusive mid-month coaching call! Sign up here.Let’s do this together—starting March 1st! 🎉What if the key to more peace, confidence, and energy was as simple as letting go? Today, we're diving into the Let Them Theory mindset shift—how releasing control over others' opinions, actions, and expectations can help you step into a more aligned, empowered version of yourself.Today, we're talking about...The Let Them theory and how it can free you from overthinking and exhaustionWhy trying to control others keeps you stuck and drains your energyHow embracing this mindset can lead to more joy, confidence, and self-expressionA 31-day Let Them Experiment designed to help you implement this shift in your lifeI’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? Tag me on Instagram @erica.akingboye

What happens when life throws you an unexpected curveball? Sometimes, change chooses us, and the best way to navigate it is by giving ourselves permission to process privately. Today, we're talking about embracing big life shifts, the hidden grief that comes with change, and the power of sharing your story when the time is right.In this episode, we talk about:✔ Processing big life changes in private before sharing publicly✔ Finding strength and clarity in the messy middle of transformation✔ How unexpected transitions can lead to new levels of joy and growth✔ The power of community and shared experiences in navigating uncertaintyI’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? Tag me on Instagram @erica.akingboyeListen to The Midlife Baby Diaries – My private podcast series on navigating unexpected life changes, identity shifts, and embracing the journey. Get access here.

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JOIN Catalyst: The Book Club! A collaborative space to read a book monthly, discuss, and belong.How can savoring the process of achieving your goals make your journey more fulfilling?You’ve set goals and are establishing the habits to support your goals, but are you missing the magic in the middle?In this episode you’ll learn:Decision is what we do, savoring is how we do it. A crucial layer to goal achievement.How joining masculine energy & feminine energy into your goals will take you farther.Three practical strategies for savoring the process of your ambitions. Plus, I’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? Tag me on Instagram @erica.akingboye The Aligned & Abundant Author program is opening soon for those wanting to write a book with a focus on savoring the process! Your story is your unique gift to the world. Ready to write your book and use your story as a catalyst for change? Schedule a free book chat! CONNECT WITH ERICA AKINGBOYEJoin Catalyst: The Book ClubSchedule a free book chatFollow me on Instagram @erica.akingboyeGrab a copy of my book, UnPerfect: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Seeking Purpose Over PerfectionMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on any of the potent conversations, coming up soon.And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review. Thanks!

As we step into a new year, have you made the decisive decisions needed to propel yourself toward your goals, or are you still hesitating on those crucial choices? Today, we're talking about the power of decisive action and why it's the key to moving the needle forward.In this episode we talk about:The importance of decisive action as the missing link between having plans and making progressThe mindset shift involved in committing to a decision and then actively seeking solutions to make it successful.How being a woman of action is crucial for overcoming perfectionism and achieving purpose. What's your word for 2024? I'd love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? Tag me on Instagram @erica.akingboye

Your story is your unique gift to the world. Ready to write your book and use your story as a catalyst for change? Schedule a free book chat! Have you ever picked a goal, just because it sounded like the right thing to pursue… but it didn’t feel great pursuing or achieving it? Have you ever just kept pushing forward because slowing down to reflect seemed like a waste of time and hindrance to momentum?In this episode, Emily Bowie and I talk about the power of looking back in order to leap forward with more profitability, efficiency and ease.Emily Bowie is a personal finance and business strategist who’s obsessed with life hacks, simple systems, saving money & living her best life as a wife and mom of 3 under 4. She teaches 6-7 figure earners how to become more profitable & efficient through simple strategy and intentional structure.In this episode we talk about:The intentional practice of looking back in order to leap forwardA tool that helps you to reflect on the facts and the feelings in your businessHow to measure success by core values instead of ancillary goals and numbersPlus, we’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? Tag us on Instagram @erica.akingboye and @emilyvbowieCONNECT WITH EMILY BOWIEFollow Emily on Instagram: @emilyvbowieGrab Emily’s Free Guide mentioned in the episode: www.emilyvbowie.com/5steps Learn More About Emily: www.emilyvbowie.comBooks Recommended: Essentialism by Greg McKeown and Permission to Offend by Rachel LunaCONNECT WITH ERICA AKINGBOYEStep into YOUR Radiant Era! Join today.Schedule a free book chatFollow me on Instagram @erica.akingboyeGrab a copy of my book, UnPerfect: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Seeking Purpose Over PerfectionMake sure you hit +FOLLOW so you don’t miss out on the next potent conversations. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review. Thanks!

Your story is your unique gift to the world. If you're ready to write your book and use your story as a catalyst for change, don't hesitate to schedule a free book chat!Wellness is an inside job, first and foremost. It encompasses leadership, power, pleasure, and radiance. In this episode, Dr. Alysondra Duke and I delve into what it means to be brave in your pursuits and be well in the process.Dr. Alysondra Duke is an expert in helping women RISE UP into their leadership, power, pleasure, and radiance. She's a Counseling Psychologist, Certified Sexologist, and an expert in Love, Relationships, and Personal Transformation.In this enlightening conversation, we explore:Practical mindfulness practices to elevate your well-being in the midst of everyday life.The profound connection between comparison and burnout, and how to break free from it.A transformative question that empowers women to expand their capacity for bravery and pleasure.If you're ready to embrace your leadership, power, pleasure, and radiance while pursuing a life well-lived, this episode is a must-listen. Join us as we uncover the secrets to living a pleasure-infused and brave life.Plus, we’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? Tag us on Instagram @erica.akingboye and @dr.alysondraCONNECT WITH DR ALYSONDRA DUKEFollow Dr Alysondra on Instagram: @dr.alysondraLearn More About Dr Duke: www.alysondraduke.comBooks Recommended: 10 Secrets for Success and Inner Peace by Dr Wayne Dyer and Glow in the F*cking Dark by Tara SchusterCONNECT WITH ERICA AKINGBOYEStep into YOUR Radiant Era! Join today.Schedule a free book chatFollow me on Instagram @erica.akingboyeGrab a copy of my book, UnPerfect: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Seeking Purpose Over PerfectionMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the next potent conversations. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review. Thanks!

It’s time to step into your Radiant Era  and create habits and rituals that support you, not deplete you! Radiant Era will empower you to take intentional steps into pleasure-infused new behaviors that fill your cup to overflow! If you’ve hit a certain age and found yourself thinking “what is going on?! Why do I feel like an imposter in my own body? Is this what aging is supposed to feel like? Why are the things I’ve done before just not working for my health and fitness?” If you’ve asked yourself these questions, then you’re absolutely not alone! Me too! In this episode, Bria and I talk about the truth about midlife & perimenopause and why we do not need to wave the white aging flag.Bria Gadd is a personal trainer, holistic health coach and integrative nutritionist who specializes in female hormones. She is the founder of The Period Whisperer Podcast and the P4 formula, helping women with weight release and energy gain in pre and post menopause, and finding clarity in hormonal chaos.In this episode we talk about:What exactly is perimenopause and how to know if you’re in itThe first step for finding clarity in hormonal chaosHow midlife makes us ready for change to create what we crave!Plus, we’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? Tag us on Instagram @erica.akingboye and @bria_period_whispererCONNECT WITH BRIA GADDFollow Bria on Instagram:@bria_period_whispererLearn More About Bria: www.briatheperiodwhisperer.comBook Recommended: In the FLO by Alisa Vitti and A Radical Awakening by Dr ShefaliCONNECT WITH ERICA AKINGBOYEStep into YOUR Radiant Era! Join today.Schedule a free book chatFollow me on Instagram @erica.akingboyeGrab a copy of my book, UnPerfect: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Seeking Purpose Over Perfection

STEP INTO YOUR RADIANT ERA  and create habits and rituals that support you, not deplete you! Radiant Era will empower you to take powerful steps into pleasure-infused new behaviors that fill your cup to the brim. Join us todayWhen you think of wellness, what comes to mind? Likely the first things that came to mind were working out and eating better. Am I right? The truth is, wellness is holistic: mind, body, and spirit. That is why healing from trauma or abuse is also a holistic process, because we are whole beings.In this episode, Rae Mason and I talk about wellness and healing as a holistic journey and tools for rebooting after abuse.Rae Mason is a holistic health coach who specializes in helping women reboot after abuse. She believes that healing from abuse is a holistic process that involves the mind, body, and spirit. Rae is dedicated to helping her clients achieve lasting health that will affect generations to come.In this episode we talk about:Rae’s journey from trauma and abuse to healed and thrivingThe ABCs for rebooting after abuseThe powerful role that identity plays in health and healingPlus, we’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? Tag us on Instagram @erica.akingboye and @the_healthy_moveCONNECT WITH RAE MASONFollow Rae on Instagram: @the_healthy_moveBook Recommended: Act Like A Success, Think Like A Success by Steve HarveyCONNECT WITH ERICA AKINGBOYEStep into YOUR Radiant Era! Join today.Schedule a free book chatFollow me on Instagram @erica.akingboyeGrab a copy of my book, UnPerfect: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Seeking Purpose Over PerfectionMake sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the next potent conversations. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review. Thanks!

Celebrations are not just about big achievements; they are about recognizing your progress and growth, no matter the magnitude. Embracing celebration nourishes your spirit and enhances your sense of accomplishment. Celebration also creates momentum to continue and even build on the progress you’ve made.In this episode, I share the power of celebration along with 4 sneaky culprits that try to keep us from celebrating.In this episode I talk about:The power of celebration and how it affects the brainFour reasons you might find yourself not celebrating your small & big winsHow to celebrate in a way that feels really good to youThe first step to enter into your Radiant EraIt's time to fill your cup and radiate from the inside out!Whether you love the idea of routine and structure or cringe at the very thought, the Radiant Era Experience will empower you to take powerful steps into pleasure-infused new behaviors that fill your cup to the brim. It’s up to you to create the life you want… from the inside out. The fastest, easiest way to step into your Radiant Era is to join us!CONNECT WITH ERICAJoin Radiant EraSchedule a free book chatFollow me on Instagram @erica.akingboyeGrab a copy of my book, UnPerfect: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Seeking Purpose Over PerfectionFor more about me and what I do, check out my website Make sure you hit SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss out on the next potent conversations. And, if you enjoyed this episode, please leave me a rating and a review. Thanks!