Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business

Welcome to the Balance Boldly podcast, where ambitious women and a few brave men find their stride. Join host Naketa Ren Thigpen with mogul-in-the-making Akinyi Ochieng! Co-founder of ORISUN, a clean beauty line, and board chair of SOS Sahel, Akinyi shares her journey of tackling global challenges and her insights on maintaining balance. From transforming one life at a time to managing resistance in large institutions, Akinyi's com...

In this episode of the Balance Boldly podcast, host Naketa Ren Thigpen welcomes Shilpa Alimchandani, the brilliant mind behind Mookti Consulting. Discussing creating human-centered workplaces and transformational change, Shilpa shares her insights emphasizing authenticity, managing internalized expectations, and aligning one’s career with personal values. She shares her background as the firstborn daughter of immigrants, and how he...

In this enlightening episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast, Naketa Ren Thigpen chats with the fabulous Kosi Harris, a PR pro with over 15 years of experience. From her fashion PR beginnings to working with top brands, Kosi spills the tea on managing client expectations and building solid media relationships. She talks personal branding, networking, and navigating today’s media scene. Perfect for ambitious women and entrepreneurs, t...

Delving into the power of intentional family forecasting, techniques to maintain a thriving marriage, and how to balance professional and personal lives, Naketa welcomes the dynamic Nicole Kalil, an expert in gender equity and the host of the "This is Woman's Work" podcast. Nicole shares her innovative concept of "family forecasting," a biannual ritual where she and her husband align their professional goals, finances, and family v...

In this empowering episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast, Naketa chats with Marla Mervis-Hartman, the brain behind LOVE Your Body, Love Yourself. Marla, a coach, TEDx speaker, and Reiki Master, opens up about her journey from struggling with disordered eating to finding self-love and compassion. Hear how moving to Maui changed her life and get tips on tuning into your inner brilliance. Marla talks about her book, Ren Self, and shar...

Join in on this episode of the Balance Boldly Podcast as Naketa Ren Thigpen sits down with the incredible Ebere Oyekwe, founder of Tekdlin and lead event coordinator of Architects. Ebere's journey from Nigeria to becoming an "accidental millionaire" in tech is nothing short of inspiring. They dive into work-life balance, setting boundaries, and the ups and downs of hiring a team. Plus, Ebere shares how her faith and resilience help...

In this episode of The Balance Boldly Podcast, host Naketa Ren Thigpen engages with Jaime Ellithorpe, founder of 540 Strategies. They delve into heart-centered entrepreneurship, the importance of fiscal responsibility, and the law of attraction in business. Jaime shares her journey from corporate life to becoming a business consultant, emphasizing the need for authentic energy and self-reflection. Naketa and Jaime also discuss the ...

In this episode, Naketa Ren Thigpen sits down with Liz Faircloth, co-founder of the Real Estate InvestHer community. Liz, who's amassed over 27 years of experience and a $130,000,000+ real estate portfolio, shares her mission to empower women to achieve financial freedom and balance through real estate. She discusses the importance of community, self-care, and personal growth. In addition to providing insights into the InvestHer co...

Discover the transformative power of relationships and personal growth with Greg Wasserman on this week’s episode of The Balance Boldly Podcast. Greg delves into his journey from perfectionism to embracing a growth mindset, and how this shift has reshaped his life and relationships. Uncover the importance of taking a pause in life's marathon and the significant impact of self-reflection and healing. Don't miss these insightful reve...

If you’re trying to figure out your new relationship with your young adult children, who are between 21 and 44 years old, without losing your grief on your sanity, this bite of balance is especially for you. Navigating the complexities of this new way of parenting the adults who don’t need your authority, but still “hopefully” value your wisdom, without trying to become their BFF is a dynamic one. In today’s episode, we’re looking ...

In this concise yet potent micro episode, I’m answering an audience question on why you want to set expansive boundaries, what the benefits are, and the risk of not choosing to infuse them in your life, relationships, and business.

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00:00 Discussing boundaries and their key significance of what makes them expansive vs rigid

04:06 Why personal boundaries crucial for physical and mental health, especially in relationships

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Have you found yourself privately saying, “I don’t get it, I don’t have imposter syndrome, and can’t relate to people who say they have.” Our next guest, Sheila Buswell, can in fact relate to you if you’re a human who connects with that statement. At least she could, until she couldn’t… Once the CEO and Co-Founder of Buswell Biomedical, and veteran of the US Army, got perspective on where the feeling of “not enough” showed up in a ...

We’ve all been there, stuck, questioning ourselves and asking what we should do next. In this episode, Dr. Jia Ng, a Board-Certified Nephrologist, Assistant Professor, Researcher, and Coach opens up and shares what she realized as a powerful truth that guided her toward a path, she could’ve never seen herself if she hadn’t slowed down to hear it. Listen in as Dr. Jia talks about what life looked like leaving a clinical career as a ...

In a world where transactional connections are too common and professional networks are often built around WIFMRN (what’s in it for me right now) without true thought of establishing long, meaningful relationships, the power of mutual support is rare. Tiffany Houser, Executive Coach and Founder of EVOLVE, is focused on changing the narrative of these contexts by helping the leaders she serves leverage advantages from increased self...

Last week was about the art of professional breakups and this week we are diving into the signs and solutions for personal relationships that have come to their end. Understanding the theory of reciprocity in relationships is simple but applying that awareness in real time is far from easy when you justify the imbalance because of the amount of time you’ve known someone. If you’ve ever experienced consistent passive-aggressive beha...

Strategic conversations are required when you find yourself in dire need of breaking up with someone, you’re in a professional partnership with. Whether they are a business partner or project specific partner, tact is essential for your sanity and the sanctity of your reputation. Make no mistake, this is an art form in and of itself that takes practice and intentionality, especially if you must navigate the same space moving forwar...

From meaningful interactions with loved ones to business strategies focused on premium value, this episode is exploding with resources. This is great information for anyone who works in the dual role of creator and relationship builder and also wants to enjoy the life you’re creating. Tune in for an all-gloves-off personal episode with Part 2 of Setting the Scales to No Regrets!

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00:00 Part 2 of series: "Setting Scales t...

With mental health crisis, adrenal fatigue, burnout, and stress-induced illnesses on the rise, the topic of your well-being deserves a bit more prioritization. This episode shined light on the importance of self-care, reflection, celebration, and what it means to maintain a healthy balance between ambition and your personal well-being. If you’re curious about how to nurture genuine relationships, set healthy boundaries, while avoid...

In this conversation, Naketa Ren Thigpen and Valerie Menzel discuss the importance of creating new habits and setting boundaries. They emphasize the need to schedule emails and responses to manage expectations and avoid burnout. They also explore the challenges faced by achievers in setting boundaries and the importance of self-awareness. The conversation highlights the role of strengths in managing people and fostering understandi...