EP 29. Legacy, Love & Business: Akim Vann of The Bakery on Bergen
Release Date: 02/12/2025
EP 29. Legacy, Love & Business: Akim Vann of The Bakery on Bergen
Living Her Next Phase
Akim Vann shares her life as a mother and entrepreneur. She discusses her journey from childhood experiences in the entertainment industry to her current role as the owner of a successful bakery in Brooklyn, The Bakery on Bergen. She reflects on the challenges of balancing her various roles, the impact of her biracial identity, and the importance of flexibility in life. She emphasizes the significance of finding fulfillment through progress rather than perfection and encourages listeners to embrace their un
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EP 28. Creativity, Business & Motherhood: Finding Fulfillment with Jewelry Designer Sophie Blake
Living Her Next Phase
"Creatives need time to marinate on the idea." — Sophie Blake
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EP 27. I Love Everything About Me with Author Fatima Scipio
Living Her Next Phase
When a woman is on a mission to bring all of her dreams to fruition, she is unstoppable. But often, she has to set aside her personal ambitions when her family, specifically her children, need her. Her dreams become deferred; however, it's usually for a finite time. When those children are almost out of the door and on their way to the next phase of their own independent lives, she dusts off her list and begins to tackle everything on it with great fervor.
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EP 26. How to Feel Better About Yourself by Dressing for Your Body Type Today
Living Her Next Phase
A woman's personal style is forever evolving. Life experiences and circumstances can affect her approach to style. Weight gain or weight loss, pregnancies, age and time, can introduce changes to her body, which in turn affect the clothing she purchases, how she styles herself and how the selected clothing drapes her body. These factors can contribute to her confidence level.
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EP 25. Grieving the Loss of a Time
Living Her Next Phase
When many of us were young adults, independent of our parents, early in our careers, we mapped out the life we wanted to live. But we all know that things don't always go as planned. We pivot when we encounter the reality of life.
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EP 24. Meant for More
Living Her Next Phase
The titles of wife, mother, daughter, friend, businesswoman, careerwoman, and volunteer are all important aspects of a woman. But what about the things that are dear to you that you have neglected or put off for years?
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EP 23. Oh, The Mind Games That Arrive Once You Turn 50
Living Her Next Phase
Celebrating another year of life is truly a blessing, but it can also be a bitch. There are so many changes that arise -- mentally, physically, emotionally -- and, sometimes, it can be difficult to adjust. Your outlook on life changes and your approach to handling life's challenges differs from previous years. That magic number packs a powerful punch!
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EP 22. I'm Your Mother, Not Your Friend (Or Maybe I Am Now)
Living Her Next Phase
At what point do your kids become your friends, if at all?
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EP 21. Young Adult "Kids" Having Sleepovers with Their Significant Others in Parents' Homes
Living Her Next Phase
Today, many young adults opt to date for years or live together before getting married. Parents' opinions about how they choose to elevate their relationships may not matter. However, should they expect their significant others to sleep in their bedrooms when they're at their parents' homes? How would you handle this? What are the rules to be honored?
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EP 20. Business is Always Important, but Don't Neglect Your Social Life
Living Her Next Phase
The biggest mistakes women make when raising kids, growing businesses and/or establishing careers are always prioritizing the needs of others over their own and forgetting to cultivate their social circle. Why? Before we know it, our kids will be moving on and we'll realize that a void exists. Life is so serious and we all need a social outlet to experience complete fulfillment. It's time to fill the void -- build your social network along your journey.
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