Balancing Act: Crafting Success and Harmony for Professional Black Women
Release Date: 11/15/2023
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Balancing Act: Crafting Success and Harmony for Professional Black Women
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In this inspiring episode of FREEda’s World, we're honored to host the renowned Balance and Relationship Advisor, Naketa Ren Thigpen. Naketa, hailed for her transformative work with professional Black women, unpacks the essentials of achieving a harmonious work/life balance that doesn't just fuel career success but also feeds the soul and fosters personal growth. As we navigate the intricacies of professional pressures, personal aspirations, and the quest for joy, Naketa offers actionable strategies rooted in her extensive experience as a psychotherapist and her revolutionary approach to...
info_outlineIn this inspiring episode of FREEda’s World, we're honored to host the renowned Balance and Relationship Advisor, Naketa Ren Thigpen. Naketa, hailed for her transformative work with professional Black women, unpacks the essentials of achieving a harmonious work/life balance that doesn't just fuel career success but also feeds the soul and fosters personal growth.
As we navigate the intricacies of professional pressures, personal aspirations, and the quest for joy, Naketa offers actionable strategies rooted in her extensive experience as a psychotherapist and her revolutionary approach to self-care and self-actualization. She challenges the stigmas and shares how "being selfish" can be the most selfless thing you do for yourself and those you love.
Dive deep into the conversation and come away with the tools and confidence to recalibrate your life towards a more empowered, balanced, and joyful existence.
Don't miss this empowering dialogue designed to resonate with, uplift, and galvanize the community of professional Black women.
📘 Featured Book:
"Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love, and Laugh Your Way to Joy" - A guide by Naketa Ren Thigpen on embracing self-care and finding happiness in the hustle of life.
🔗 Connect with Naketa:
- Instagram: @Thigpro
- Twitter: @Thigpro
- Website: www.ThigPro.com
- Listen to the Balance Boldly Podcast: Balance Boldly on Apple Podcasts
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