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The Power of Stories is a new podcast BY women, ABOUT women, and FOR women. In this podcast, we are inviting courageous women from around the world to share the experiences that are shaping their path to empowerment. In each episode, you will hear stories that remind YOU that you are not alone…stories about resilience, overcoming fears, pursuing your dreams.. AND believing in yourself. This podcast is hosted by... Sharon Kathryn D’Agostino, a passionate advocate for the empowerment of women ...
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Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business

Naketa Ren Thigpen: Balance (and) Relationship Advisor

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Introducing Balance Boldly for Ambitious Women in Business (and a few brave men) with Naketa Ren Thigpen—a transformative podcast for founders & leaders who believe that building a legacy is as much about WHO you build it with as HOW you build it. Unlike our latest amazing podcast, The Lazy Overachiever Show, which challenges norms around self-care and growth strategies, Balance Boldly, dubbed the BBP, emphasizes the deep connections and intentional work-life balance and relationship managem ...
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🎙️ Welcome to the podcast series, "Climate Change: Voices from the Ground," presented by the storytellers from Team 2 of the ICARE Sustainability Ambassadors Program 2024. In this series, we bring you real-life stories of resilience from the heart of Kenya’s communities, who are at the frontlines of climate change. Each episode immerses you in the personal journeys of individuals like Mr. Samson, a fish farmer from Kiambu County, whose livelihood was shattered by devastating floods, alongsid ...
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In this powerful episode, we dive into the heart-wrenching journey of Bevely Akinyi Oduor, a resident of Mathare, Miradi, who recently faced the catastrophic floods that engulfed her home and shattered her family's stability. As the waters surged, Bevely lost everything she held dear—her home, her business, and even her children's school supplies, …
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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 trans…
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In the bustling city of Nairobi, where urban development threatens the delicate balance of nature, one voice stands out—Dunya Majonny, the Chairperson of the Whispers Champions Youth Initiative. In this episode, we explore how Dunya and his team of passionate young environmentalists are working tirelessly to combat ecological degradation and restor…
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In this inspiring episode of Whispers of the Planet Heroes, we bring you the story of Dennis Juma, a visionary changemaker transforming the urban landscape of Kibera, one of Nairobi’s most densely populated informal settlements. Faced with the narrow corridors that complicate transportation and logistics, Dennis’s optimism remains unshaken as he le…
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🌍✨Meet Moses Ojijo, a steadfast father and community pillar whose dreams crumbled in the face of nature's wrath. After moving to Mathare in Nairobi in 1992, Moses dedicated himself to building a brighter future for his family, constructing nine rental houses that became the backbone of their livelihood. But when relentless storms unleashed devastat…
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In this gripping episode, we share the harrowing story of Evelyne Atieno, whose life was forever altered by the violent wrath of a river that once brought her comfort. What began as a tranquil existence turned into a nightmare as rushing waters swept away her home, dreams, and hard-earned business in a matter of moments. As darkness fell and fear e…
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🌍 Episode 2: Catherine Kabiru – A Beacon of Hope in the Face of Climate Change 🎙️ In this powerful episode, we travel to Mathare to meet Catherine Kabiru, a fierce advocate for climate resilience and leader of the Young Resilient Advocacy Network. As devastating floods ravage her community, Catherine steps up, empowering women, youth, and families …
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🎙️ Welcome to "Mr. Samson and the Floods: A Fish Farmer’s Fight for Survival," the first episode of our podcast series on climate change resilience in Kenya. In this episode, we dive into the story of Mr. Samson, a dedicated fish farmer in Kiambu County, whose livelihood was devastated by the relentless floods of March to May 2024. As the waters ro…
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Mushairat Mamun is a first-generation American Bangladeshi who was born and raised in Queens, New York. At 17, she moved to Bangladesh to pursue her undergraduate degree, focusing on Public Health and Philanthropy. Throughout her early medical career, Mushairat played a crucial role in addressing challenges in Maternal Health in Bangladesh. Current…
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In this episode of the BBP, host Naketa Ren Thigpen chats with Ashley Stanford, a digital marketing consultant and freelance expert with over 15 years of experience. This episode explores Ashley's path from career burnout to achieving balance and fulfillment. She discusses using tools like Danielle Laporte's "The Desire Map" to identify core desire…
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Margaret Akullo is a Ugandan born British citizen, a Criminologist and a visionary with ethical leadership qualities. In her extensive career of three decades in international development she has led diverse teams delivering programmatic change and social impact in more than 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. In 2022, at the ag…
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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 …
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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,…
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Yolandé Conradie describes herself as an ordinary woman who lives an ordinary life but has had extraordinary experiences. She is a psychosocial therapist by profession, but loves teaching and educating, and puts her skills to use as a life coach and a university educator. In this first episode of Season 4, Yolandé discusses growing up in a cult whe…
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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 ri…
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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…
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Dr. Joannie Marlene Bewa, MD, PhD, is a physician, public health researcher, global advocate for girls & women's sexual and reproductive health, and the founder and CEO of DOTOH Health. She has over fifteen years of combined experience in global health, health policy, digital health, clinical care, research, international development and non-profit…
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Dr. Suchi Gaur is the Founder of Mission Hummingbirds and is on a new journey to resource the work that women and young women are doing in their local communities. In this episode, Suchi discusses the story of hummingbirds and how this powerful and tiny bird has inspired her personally, appearing in challenging times in her life and giving her hope…
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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…
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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 …
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Akinyi Juma is the current Mrs. Universe Kenya 2024 and the founder of Rebirth of a Queen, a community-based organization with a mission to empower and include survivors of sexual & gender-based violence and human trafficking to become economically empowered. In this episode, Akinyi discusses how her own experiences as a survivor of sexual violence…
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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, se…
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Elisa Gambino began her career as a producer in the CNN Rome bureau. After 15 years of covering conflict and upheavals for CNN, she together with her partner and husband founded their own production company, One Production Place Films, where they devote their time, energy and talents to sharing stories about how we live in community with each other…
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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 th…
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River Savante is 16 years old and has already set a world record as the youngest American female to summit Imja Tse in the Nepal Everest region, which is 20,500 ft. River is training to be the youngest American female to summit Mount Everest, scheduled for next May/June 2025. In this episode, River discusses going with her mother leading trips to K…
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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, wi…
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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. Time Stamps: 00:00 Discussing boundaries and their key significance of what makes them expansive vs rigid 04:06 Why pe…
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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…
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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. L…
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Sadia Jahan Rothi is an Environmental and Climate Activist. She is the Board Director of Eco-Network Global, which is a youth-led organization. She started climate and environmental activism with Eco-Network in 2018 when she first witnessed how climate change has been affecting the lives of coastal regions people of Bangladesh. She is also a climat…
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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 the…
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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 tim…
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Belinda Greb is an accomplished nature and wildlife photographer who has been influenced by her sense of belonging in, and connecting with, nature. In this episode, Belinda discusses growing up in a rural setting and finding solitude and peace in nature… her interest in photography and beginning her work as a professional photographer with landscap…
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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 prac…
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