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PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSER The Authentic Me Shop:  Statement t-shirts and accessories for the GROWN, grown woman who is book smart, street smart and she prays.  www.authenticme.shop   Go grab something fashionable and cute that expresses YOU.   In Episode 32 Angela explores how judgment impacts authenticity.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Matthew 7:1 Judge not, that you be not judged.   PODCAST CONTACT: Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com Free download 25 Affirmations for Authenticity! CLICK HERE Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE   The Authentic Me Shop: www.authenticme.shop   ANGELA DUCKETT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Email: angela@authenticityovereverything.com

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSER The Authentic Me Shop:  Statement t-shirts and accessories for the GROWN, grown woman who is book smart, street smart and she prays.  www.authenticme.shop   Go grab something fashionable and cute that expresses YOU.   In Episode 31 we have a conversation with Nichomi Higgins.  Nichomi is Licensed marriage and family therapist, and she is the CEO of Solcentered Life, a wellness, coaching, and counseling company.   CONVERSATION We discuss the content of Nichomi’s book, Purposeful Perspectives.  Nichomi tells the fable of the young lion and the sheep.  This fable, found in her book, was given to her by her mother when she was 11 years old.  A beautiful tale about a lion wrestling with the idea that he must leave his comfort zone to become all he was created to be.   Nichomi gives us an explanation of cognitive dissonance and its impact on our lives and our mental health.  It creates a gap between who we truly are and how we show up.   We discuss impostor syndrome.  It’s a popular term these days but Nichomi gives us her spin on the root of the issue.   Nichomi shares her advice on how to embrace authenticity. One of her key actions is to embrace past mistakes to learn and grow from them.   Nichomi shares some best practices on how to find and select a therapist that is a right fit for you.   BRAG ON YOU Nichomi brags that when she speaks to women in her coaching practice, they feel so seen that they feel like she is in their spirit.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.   GUEST CONTACT: Nichomi Higgins on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nichomihiggins_lmft/ Solcentered Life Website: https://www.solcenteredlife.com/ Purchase Nichomi Higgins’s book, Purposeful Perspectives: HERE   PODCAST CONTACT: Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com Free download 25 Affirmations for Authenticity! CLICK HERE Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE   The Authentic Me Shop: www.authenticme.shop   ANGELA DUCKETT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Email: angela@authenticityovereverything.com

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSER: The Authentic Me Shop:  Statement t-shirts and accessories for the GROWN, grown woman who is book smart, street smart and she prays.  www.authenticme.shop   In Episode 30 we have a conversation with Leeanne who is the artist/owner of a company called Epic Bones.   CONVERSATION Leeanne shares her history and background growing up in a family of artists.  She went to art school and has worked in the video game industry as an illustrator.  When she began working full time 10 years had passed and she hadn’t sketched any personal art for herself.  When she began to do some personal development work, the Epic Bones art work emerged.   BRAG ON YOU Leeanne brags that she can create images that help people understand themselves.  Her art serves to make everyone’s lives better.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his hear, so is he.   GUEST CONTACT: Epic Bones (Leeanne) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epic_bones/   PODCAST CONTACT: Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com Free download 25 Affirmations for Authenticity! CLICK HERE Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE   ANGELA DUCKETT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Email: angela@authenticityovereverything.com

In Episode 29, This is a rewind episode where we flash back to episode 12 to have an intimate talk about purpose.  Issa good one yall!   ANNOUNCEMENT! The official podcast t-shirts are coming in July, 2021.  Head over to The Authentic Me Shop www.authenticme.shop and add your email to the list for launch day updates and exclusive discounts for podcast listeners.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Jerimiah 1:5. Before I formed you in the womb I knew you; Before you were born I sanctified[a] you; I ordained you a prophet to the nations.”   PODCAST CONTACT: Welcome to The Rec Room!  Join the private podcast community HERE. OR… search on Facebook for “Authenticity Over Everything – The Rec Room”.   Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com Free download 25 Affirmations for Authenticity! CLICK HERE Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE   ANGELA DUCKETT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Email: angela@authenticityovereverything.com

Welcome to The Rec Room!  Join the private podcast community HERE. OR… search on Facebook for “Authenticity Over Everything – The Rec Room”.   In Episode 28, we have a conversation with Shay Cena about her 3 years journey to rediscovering her true identity.   CONVERSATION Shay Cena battled with not taking on other people’s expectations and personalities in order to be accepted.  Shay’s awakening that something needed to change began in her spiritual life.  While she was actively practicing Adventism she began to feel disconnected from herself.  She started to look to other people to fill a void and felt like she wasn’t being herself.  Shay relied on her circle of friends to help guide her through this growth period.   Listen to the She Discovered Podcast Episode Mentioned in the show where Angela was a guest on She Discovered.  HERE   FEELING MYSELF Shay Cena feels most like herself when she is dancing and being creative.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Isaiah 64:8 But now, O Lord, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our potter; And all we are the work of Your hand.   GUEST CONTACT: Shay Cena (She Discovered Podcast) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shediscoveredpodcast/   PODCAST CONTACT: Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com Free download 25 Affirmations for Authenticity! CLICK HERE Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE   ANGELA DUCKETT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Email: angela@authenticityovereverything.com

Welcome to The Rec Room!  Join the private Facebook group for the podcast community HERE. OR… search on Facebook for “Authenticity Over Everything – The Rec Room”.   In Episode 27, We have a conversation with Krystal Spears.  Krystal is an entrepreneur and CEO of Mastering Discipline.  In today’s Episode we hear how Krystal navigated through many business ideas and pivots to land on her current business model for Mastering Discipline.   CONVERSATION Her first business was successful but to her own admission, the operations behind the scenes were a bit chaotic.  This is when Krystal Knew that she had to be more disciplined in her next business.   Next, she opened a preschool in her home.  She quickly realized that business was not ideal for her, and she closed it.  She shares how she learned a tremendous amount through that journey.   When she began to focus on being more disciplined, she created the hashtag #masteringdiscipline and the rest is history. Now she runs a coaching program called Mastering Discipline to help other plan and execute their lives.   BRAG ON YOU Krystal brags that she has created 4 humans AND she is an amazing public speaker.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Proverbs 16:9 A mans heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps.   GUEST CONTACT: Krystal Spears on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilovekrystalspears/   PODCAST CONTACT: Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com Free download 25 Affirmations for Authenticity! CLICK HERE Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE   ANGELA DUCKETT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Email: angela@authenticityovereverything.com

In Episode 26, Angela Duckett talks about the benefits and necessity of vulnerability and how vulnerability and authenticity work together.   CONVERSATION Angela was a guest on another podcast, and she was asked to talk about vulnerability.  She wasn’t quite prepared on that day but now she’s done a little research.  In this episode Angela shares what she has learned about vulnerability through research and through personal experiences.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Ephesians 4:25: Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.   PODCAST CONTACT: Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com   FREE DOWNLAOD: 25 Affirmations for Authenticity Over Everything! CLICK HERE. Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE

In Episode 25, Angela has an open, honest conversation with her daughter, Samantha.   CONVERSATION: Samantha shares how her experiences at school have shaped her.  In elementary school she was bullied for being bigger than the other kids.  In middle school she began to learn what it meant to be a black girl.  In high school she learned how important it is to pick your friends wisely.   Samantha recalls 2 of the most fun times she’s had with her mom.  One is their annual Christmas trips to Grinchmas at Universal studios.  The second was a trip to Legoland when Angela went the extra mile to make sure Samantha could experience room service at the hotel by ordering late night delivery.   Samantha answers what were one of the most difficult times they have had.  She explains that her parents divorce was one of the hardest times in her life.   Samantha dishes on the 2 most annoying things her mother does.  #1.  Angela touches her too much.  #2 When Samantha asks simple questions, Angela goes on long rants telling long stories that don’t relate to the question.   Samantha talks about her relationship with her bonus mom, Nichole.     BRAG ON YOU Samantha has 3 brags. #1. She has amazing stage presence.  #2 She is an excellent writer. #3 She recently discovered that she reads really fast.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.   PODCAST CONTACT: Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com Free download 25 Affirmations for Authenticity! CLICK HERE Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE   ANGELA DUCKETT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Email: angela@authenticityovereverything.com

In Episode 24, Angela has a conversation with Nichole Joubert. Their children have the same father.  They discuss their relationship and how they are navigating their blended family.   CONVERSATION: Nichole and Angela explain the origin story of their co-mothering and blending family.  They talk about the depth of their friendship and how the bond runs deeper than just the children.   Nichole shares about how she balanced her personal growth and desires with motherhood to not lose herself.  Although there are times where it’s not possible to be all consumed with your children, Nichole found that it was critical to stay engaged with her own growth and happiness in order to be a good mother   Nichole dishes on the best lesson her mother every taught her.  The lesson is about how to ride the waves of change in life.   Nichole has a very open and transparent relationship with her 3 children where they talk openly about their lives.  Nichole explains how she intentionally worked to create that freedom of speech with her children.   Angela and Nichole describe how the children counsel and support each other about their father’s absence.  Over the years they have really relied on each other.   Nichole’s biggest influences in adulthood are her mother and her pastor.   BRAG ON YOU Nichole brags that she is an outstanding stage actor.   FEELING MYSELF Nichole feels most like herself with she is on stage.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Romans 12:18  If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.   GUEST CONTACT: Nichole Joubert on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicholejoubert/   PODCAST CONTACT: AOE Book Club & Community: CLICK HERE for the wait list. Add yourself to be notified when the doors open. Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com Free download 25 Affirmations for Authenticity! CLICK HERE Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE   ANGELA DUCKETT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Email: angela@authenticityovereverything.com

In Episode 23, we have a conversation with Wenonah Valentine, the director of iDream For Racial Health Equity, about the power of your authentic voice.   CONVERSATION: Wenonah and Angela recount the origin of their relationship.  They met when Wenonah hired Angela to write, direct, and co-produce a theater production for her organization, iDream for Racial Health Equity.  It was during the production that the mentoring relationship began.   Angela was going through a difficult time during that production and Wenonah stepped up to help.  One of the pivotal lessons Wenonah coached Angela through was owning her authentic voice.   Wenonah was pregnant at 19 when she was a freshman in college.  She tells her story of how her lived experience helped develop her authentic voice.  She has learned how to tell her story as an overcomer and the things that she has lived through have developed her.   Wenonah gives advice to people who are in a habit of not speaking their authentic truth.   Wenonah gives advice on how and why we need to learn to say no to things that go against our true desires.   Wenonah shares about her surprise trip to China to meet her grandson and gives us a glimpse into her experience with Chinese culture.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Proverbs 4:7 Wisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom, and in all your getting, get understanding.   MENTIONS: Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge by Mark Batterson: Purchase the book HERE   GUEST CONTACT: iDream Website: https://idreamnow.org/ Wenonah Valentine’s Email: wvalentine@idreamnow.org IDream For Racial Health Equity on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IDreamnow   PODCAST CONTACT: AOE Book Club & Community: CLICK HERE for the wait list. Add yourself to be notified when the doors open. Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com Free download 25 Affirmations for Authenticity! CLICK HERE Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE   ANGELA DUCKETT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Email: angela@authenticityovereverything.com

22. Angela Has an Intimate Conversation With her Mother, Rebecca Duckett: [May is For Mothers]   CONVERSATION: Rebecca shares a little about her childhood in South Carolina during segregation.  Her grandfather was well off and they lived in a big, beautiful house.  At age 10 she moved to Philadelphia.   Rebecca shares how she woke up one day and realized that she needed to discover who she was.  She advises that it’s important to do some things that are just for you.   Rebecca shares that Angela was the most independent child of hers.  Angela is not impulsive but when she decides on something she won’t stop until it’s done.  Rebecca gives an example of the time when Angela transferred herself to another school without her parent’s knowledge.   Rebecca and Fred Duckett are celebrating 60 years of marriage.  Angela has been divorced twice.  How does Rebecca Duckett feel about that?   Rebecca gives advice for young women who are just starting out in their adult life.   FEELING MYSELF: Rebecca feels most like herself when she is entertaining guests.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Proverbs 31:25 Strength and honor are her clothing; She shall rejoice in time to come.   PODCAST CONTACT: AOE Book Club & Community: CLICK HERE for the wait list. Add yourself to be notified when the doors open. Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com Free download 25 Affirmations for Authenticity! CLICK HERE. Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE   ANGELA DUCKETT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Email: angela@authenticityovereverything.com

21. How This Attorney is Reclaiming Her Peace and Freedom with International Travel and Life Abroad   In Episode 21, we have a conversation with Anne Marie Archer who is just a few weeks away from a permanent relocation to Mexico.   CONVERSATION: Anne Marie tells us how her career has caused her to travel internationally quite a bit.  During a trip to Ghana, she first imagined that she could live outside of the USA.  Anne Marie’s coach encouraged her to write her vision for living abroad.  After joining a few social groups on the expat topic, Anne Marie visited many places and decided that Mexico would be here home.  In just 11 weeks she planed and executed her move.   Anne Marie shares how the social environment in Mexico is totally different from the USA.  People are kind and patient.  There is a real sense of peace there.   Anne Marie was born in the United States but raised in Trinidad and Tobago. Her early life in Trinidad and Tobago formed her self-esteem and self-love as a Black woman.  When she returned to the USA at 14, she struggled to adjust to blatant racism in the USA.   Anne Marie shares that the #1 safety tip for solo travel is to practice situational awareness.  She has written a book on this very topic (safe solo travel) that can be purchased HERE   Anne Marie has 3 businesses: A Master Class: “7 Steps to Making a Golden Parachute out of a Hostile Work Environment”. This course is designed to help Black women exit hostile and discriminatory work environments on their own terms. Black Women Coach Directory – This directory of Black woman coaches will be available soon. Merch! Lots of cool Merch!  HERE.   FEELING MYSELF: Anne Marie feels most like herself when she is outside of the United States.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Psalms 24:1 The earth is the Lord’s, and all its fullness, the world and those who dwell therein.   GUEST CONTACT: Anne Marie Email: Info@baldgirlwilltravel.com   Online Store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BaldGirlWillTravel Use FREEDOM and get 15% off when you spend $50 or more Until Mother’s Day use MOMMY to get 20% off all Mom's Day Merch!   Sign up for Anne Marie’s Masterclass, “7 Steps to Making a Golden Parachute out of a Hostile Work Environment”, on the website: www.baldgirlwilltravel.com   Purchase the book on travel safety and & security for solo female travelers is here:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/978106304/bald-girl-will-travel-a-guide-to-travel?ref=shop_home_active_31 Anne Marie’s Blog: Blog   Anne Marie on Instagram : Instagram   Anne Marie On Facebook: My Facebook Page   Facebook Group: Join Our Facebook Group     PODCAST CONTACT: AOE Book Club & Community: CLICK HERE for the wait list. Add yourself to be notified when the doors open. Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com Free download 25 Affirmations for Authenticity! CLICK HERE. Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE   ANGELA DUCKETT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Email: angela@authenticityovereverything.com

In Episode 20, Angela gives an update regarding what’s next for the podcast.   Update #1: The podcast is getting a new sound.   Update #2: Introducing the May lineup, “May is for Mothers” coming in May, 2021. The guest line up for May will be:   Week 1: Angela’s Mother – May 5, 2021 Week 2: Angela’s Mentor- Mother – May 12, 2021 Week 3: Angela’s Co-Mother – May 19, 2021 Week 4: Angela’s Daughter, her Little Mamma – May 26, 2021   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Psalm 1:1-2 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; 2  But his delight is in the law of the Lord, And in His law he meditates day and night.     PODCAST CONTACT: AOE Book Club & Community: CLICK HERE for the wait list. Add yourself to be notified when the doors open.   Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com Free download 25 Affirmations for Authenticity! CLICK HERE. Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE   ANGELA DUCKETT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Email: angela@authenticityovereverything.com

EP 19: How Lia Valencia Key Went from an Impoverished Childhood to Launching her Line of Hand Designed Jewelry on QVC   In Episode 19, we have a conversation with Lia Valencia Key, the CEO and designer of Valencia Key Jewelry.    CONVERSATION: Angela explains how she first encountered Lia while watching Jamie Kern Lima’s Believe It book launch and Lia’s presence gave her a personal “representation matters” moment.   Lia takes us through her experience speaking at the Believe It book launch.  She reminds us that when God gives us opportunities, it’s because you are already ready. To prepare for this day, Lia asked God to give her a message that people really need. When it was her time to take the stage, nerves kicked in but Lia was able to look down at her Valencia Key “Love Check”, “Joy Check” and “Peace Check” bracelets and be reminded to go out there and pour love, Joy, and peace into the world.   Lia takes us on her journey from being homeless in Philadelphia as a child through the many transitions that brought her to the present day.  Lia’s mother gave her a pair of earrings and told her to never leave the house without her earrings because they represent the light within you.  Her mother’s words planted a seed that connected her to the power of beautiful images and symbols that radiate.   Lia began to sketch pictures of jewelry as a hobby. She was working as a hair and make-up professional when she met Jamie Kern Lima (It Cosmetics) and Vicky Tsai (Tatcha Beauty) who took her under their wings.  She had the opportunity to see how the two of them were offering their gifts to the world and she began to see and understand her own gift, and the possibility of her jewelry.   Lia explains how she uses her own life to create the jewelry designs.  She looks at some challenging moments to identify how she made it through those times. Those concepts translate into her sketches.  For example, her Valencia Key Rooted Collection is to remind us to choose to plant our roots in a positive, powerful place.   BRAG ON YOU: Lia brags on her gift to change the atmosphere of the room.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Psalms 1:3 He shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season, whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.   GUEST CONTACT: Website: www.valenciakey.com Lia Valencia Key on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liavalenciakey/ Valencia Key Jewelry on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valenciakeydesign/ Valencia Key Jewelry on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valenciakey   PODCAST CONTACT: Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com Free download 25 Affirmations for Authenticity! CLICK HERE. Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE   ANGELA DUCKETT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Email: angela@authenticityovereverything.com

EP 18: [Solo] A Message for the Dreamers: Take Action Now   In Episode 18, Angela Duckett has an intimate talk with all the dreamers.       CONVERSATION If you are contending with a unsettling feeling that there’s gotta be more to life… there is more.  Take action now.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Psalms 119:105: Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.   PODCAST CONTACT: Website:  www.authenticityovereverything.com   FREE DOWNLAOD: 25 Affirmations for Authenticity Over Everything! CLICK HERE. Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE

EP 17: After a Complicated Journey to Identify Her True Ethnicity, This Podcast Host is Having Hard Talks About Being Biracial, Adopted, Or Otherwise Different in America   In Episode 17, Marcella Gee is the host of the “Blended in America” podcast where she explores what it means to be biracial, adopted, or otherwise different in America.    CONVERSATION Marcella takes us on her personal journey through the complex discovery of her own ethnic mix.  It was hard for Marcella to answer the constant questions about her race as a child.  When she asked her mother, her mother’s response was “Tell them it’s none of their business”.  With no real answer available, Marcella began to tell her friends she was Guatemalan.  This untruth continued for many years until Marcella was able to uncover the truth.   Marcella is Native American, Black, and Creole.  She shares some of the challenges she has faced living in her skin.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Galatians 3:28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.   GUEST CONTACT: Marcella Gee BNA Podcast (Blended in America) on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bna_podcast/ Marcella Gee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcella.gee/   PODCAST CONTACT: AOE Book Club & Community: CLICK HERE for the wait list. Add yourself to be notified when the doors open.   FREE DOWNLAOD: 25 Affirmations for Authenticity Over Everything! CLICK HERE. Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE     ANGELA DUCKETT CONTACT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Angela Duckett on INSTAGRAM

EP 16: Dija (Part 2) A Transparent Conversation about Marriage, Divorce, and Being a Single Parent   Episode 16 is literally all the edits that didn’t make the cut in Dija’s first conversation in episode 15.  Angela and Dija had such a transparent talk about marriage, the determining factors that led to their divorces and being single parents that it was too good to leave it on the cutting floor.  So here it is in part 2.   SUBSCRIBE TO DIJA’S SUNDAY EDITION The Sunday Edition is a bi-weekly creative writing publication that Dija publishes where she shares her transformation story and what exercise, and healing has done for her.  You can subscribe to receive The Sunday Edition HERE.   CONVERSATION Dija and Angela talk about their experiences with carving out personal time for themselves.  Dija had to learn to turn her phone notifications off and enjoy her morning run without concern for potential emergencies at home.  Angela shares how she gave up Sunday morning church attendance just to have time alone.   Both Angela and Dija talk about the breaking points in their marriages.   Dija has done some reading to investigate exactly how couples in long-lasting marriages make it work.  She reveals her surprising findings.   Dija shares her truth and power about being a single mom.  In her words, “I’m a pretty badass single mom!”   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: John 10:10 (B) - I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.   GUEST CONTACT: Dija Sign up for The Sunday Edition by Dija: HERE Dija on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goalgetterdija/   PODCAST CONTACT: AOE Book Club & Community: CLICK HERE for the wait list. Add yourself to be notified when the doors open. FREE DOWNLAOD: 25 Affirmations for Authenticity Over Everything! CLICK HERE. Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE     ANGELA DUCKETT CONTACT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK

EP 15: Dija (Part 1) How Dija Uses Physical Movement, Discipline, and Consistency to Gain Mental Strength, Resilience, and Expansion   In Episode 15, we have a conversation with Dija.  Dija is a corporate professional, a mom and a fitness inspiration.  However, her fitness transformation has opened doors of healing, writing, and other opportunities for her to grow and expand.   Conversation Dija gives us details about her “Wake Up Workout” movement that keeps her motivated and dedicate to her physical fitness.  Dija sets an annual goal for how many workout sessions she will have.  In her first year, she racked up 362 workouts for the year.  She lost weight but she accounts that her commitment to working out has transformed her is ways she never imagined.   Dija explained how she had to get out of her own way to commit to her goals.  She had placed an expectation on herself that she would take all the responsibility for her son and her home.  She had to protect her time and shift to transfer some responsibilities to others.   The Sunday Edition is a bi-weekly creative writing publication that Dija publishes where she shares her transformation story and what exercise and healing has done for her.  You can subscribe to receive The Sunday Edition HERE.   Angela and Dija both share their Empty Nest Plans AKA what they will do when their children become adults and leave home.   Brag On You Dija brags on her writing skills and her ability to be extremely consist with her goals.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Galatians 6:9: And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.   GUEST CONTACT: Dija Sign up for The Sunday Edition by Dija: HERE Dija on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goalgetterdija/   PODCAST CONTACT: AOE Book Club & Community: CLICK HERE for the wait list. Add yourself to be notified when the doors open. FREE DOWNLAOD: 25 Affirmations for Authenticity Over Everything! CLICK HERE. Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook Authenticity Over Everything on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE     ANGELA DUCKETT CONTACT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Angela Duckett on INSTAGRAM

EP 14: JOY.  What is it?  How to you get it? In Episode 14, we have a conversation with, Motivator and Life Coach, Vonn, about Joy.   Vonn is one of those people that lights up a room.  Regardless on life situations (which we all have), Vonn seems to quickly bounce back to a place of pure Joy.  Angela asks Vonn how she does it.   Vonn explains how joy and happiness are different.  Vonn points out that the use of word joy is typically associated with the church or the Bible.  In everyday life people are seeking happiness.  Joy seems to escape most of our reality as humans.    Joy takes intention.  Joy can be found in quiet time with one’s self and simply asking, “What brings me joy?”  Vonn advises that if joy seems too far to reach, start with what makes you happy until happiness turns into joy.   Joy is not associated with any circumstances.  It is not impacted by what happens outside of you.  Joy comes from the inside.  We are born with joy.  It’s in inside of each of us.  The journey is to uncover it.   WORD OVER EVERYTHING: Psalm 16:11 You will show me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; At Your right hand are pleasures forevermore.   Book Club & Community: CLICK HERE for the wait list. Add yourself to be notified when the doors open.   GUEST CONTACT: Vonn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vonn.rese.3 Vonn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fairyvonn_mother/   PODCAST CONTACT: FREE DOWNLAOD: 25 Affirmations for Authenticity Over Everything! CLICK HERE. Authenticity Over Everything on Facebook: AOE On Facebook AOE on Instagram: AOE on Instagram Join the Authenticity Over Everything Email list: HERE     ANGELA DUCKETT CONTACT Angela Duckett on FACEBOOK Angela Duckett on INSTAGRAM