Welcome to this warm and inspiring episode of ABWilson’s Heart of the Matter podcast, where host Aderonke Bademosi Wilson engages in a heartfelt conversation with Ebony Fray, a radiant voice of love, joy and peace. Ebony shares the meaningful tradition she began of choosing a guiding word each year, illustrating how love led her journey two years ago, followed by a year dedicated to joy and now a focus on peace. Through this practice, Ebony invites listeners to embrace intentional living, fostering self-awareness and personal growth.
Listeners will be charmed by Ebony’s humorous and candid personality, her unabashed love for chocolate and how she uses humor as a powerful tool to connect with others and uplift the spirit. Ebony recounts her transition from her role as a learning and development specialist to becoming a joyful female MC, bringing celebration and laughter to events, while also stepping into the challenging world of compliance with enthusiasm and determination.
The episode offers deeply relatable reflections on life’s crossroads, including the courage required to leave a job that no longer aligns with one's passions. Ebony encourages everyone to trust themselves to take leaps, even when uncertain, sharing her mantra, teach yourself how to fly, you’ll land on your feet.
Ebony’s approach to self-care is refreshingly authentic and varied, ranging from reading and long drives to prayer and spending time with her godchildren. She highlights the importance of rest and joy as vital parts of sustaining energy and motivation. The conversation ends with Ebony’s favorite book recommendations and a hopeful reminder of the contagiousness of joy, demonstrating how small ripples of positivity can profoundly impact families, communities and the world.
This episode is a heartfelt celebration of resilience, intention and joy. It offers practical advice and inspiration for anyone navigating change, seeking growth or simply longing for a more joyful and peaceful everyday life.
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