At some point, I stopped auditioning for rooms I didn’t even want to be in...and that’s when everything changed.
In this episode, I’m sharing what it really means to step into your grown woman energy. No more over-explaining. No more apologizing for being too loud, too sensitive, too much.
From parenting and partnerships to boundaries and grief, I talk about the messy, misunderstood, and powerful moments that shaped me and how I finally stopped seeking permission to be myself.
I’ll also share an honest story about co-parenting with my ex, why I stopped defending how I grieve, and what peace over performance actually looks like in my life.
We wrap with a special Oliver’s Light tribute—because today is the 29th, and every 29th, we wear blue for Ollie. 💙
This episode is for every woman who’s tired of shrinking to fit. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for how you survive, how you love, or how you show up.
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