192 Mikaya Thurmond: Mental Health Strategies for Remote Workers: Discover Joy in Everyday Moments
Release Date: 11/03/2023
212: Christie Rocha: Prioritizing Wellness: Saying Goodbye to Focus on My Health & Family
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Today With Christie Rocha: Today on The Inner Edit we are talking about prioritizing our own well-being. Connect with Christie! Like Us: | Follow Us: | Listen Here:
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211: Elizabeth Earnshaw: Thrive on Social Media: Transforming 'Shoulds' into Empowering Choices
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Today With Elizabeth Earnshaw: Today on The Inner Edit I am joined by Elizabeth Earnshaw, LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and trusted relationship teacher. She is also a business owner, an author, a podcast segment host, and a content creator…you might know her as @lizlistens. Liz is one of the original Instagram therapists, but as the platform and algorithms have changed, so has her mindset about how she uses the space. Listen now to hear how Liz remains true to herself, trustworthy to her clients, and ethical in her career as a therapist while sharing her...
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210: Chelsea Connors: Transforming Creative Ruts: The Breathwork Strategy for Digital Creators
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Today With Chelsea Connors: Today on The Inner Edit I have on high-performance coach, former psychotherapist, and certified breathwork facilitator, Chelsea Connors. Breathwork is a growing outlet for self-care and I don’t know about you, but I’m not too familiar with it. Chelsea shares what breathwork is, practicing it tangibly, and its benefits. If you have ever been in a content block, you’ll appreciate this mindful technique to dig you out. Pick It Apart [2:35] Chelsea enjoys the creative process of social platforms, and she explains why. [8:20] Chelsea talks about the...
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209: Way Back Wednesday: Michelle Tangeman: How to Set the Foundation for Emotional Intelligence in Toddlerhood
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Today With Christie Rocha: Today on The Inner Edit, we revisit an amazing episode we had almost a year ago, with the brilliant Michelle Tangeman. Connect with Christie! Like Us: | Follow Us: | Listen Here:
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208: Christie Rocha: The Dreaded Creative Blocks: Strategies for Overcoming Mental Barriers
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Today With Christie Rocha: Today on The Inner Edit we are talking about how to overcome creative blocks in content creation. Connect with Christie! Like Us: | Follow Us: | Listen Here:
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207: Christie Rocha: How to Cope With Creator Burnout
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Today With Christie Rocha: Today on The Inner Edit we are talking about Creator Burnout and how to cope with it. Connect with Christie! Like Us: | Follow Us: | Listen Here:
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206: Kristen Gingrich: How to Organize and Repurpose Your Content and Protect Your Privacy Online
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205: Jennifer Anderson: The Struggles and Responsibility of Growing a Platform to 2 Million Followers
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204: Kim Young: Building Genuine Influence: Strategies to Foster Authentic Connection with Your Audience
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203: Chasity Holcomb: The Value in Trusting Your Instincts and Pivoting in Content Creation to Create Evergreen Authenticity
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Today on The Inner Edit I am joined by Mikaya Thurmond, an award-winning Public Relations Strategist propelling brands to new heights with more than a decade of expertise. Mikaya is former television news anchor for WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina. She is a politician’s daughter, Miss Georgia 2009, a University of Georgia and Harvard graduate, and a TedX speaker. But above all, Mikaya’s superpower is authentic storytelling. It’s what she lives and breathes—because if we aren’t being ourselves, then what’s the point, right?
Today, Mikaya and I are discussing how to be true to yourself at work and at home, online, and in real life. Mikaya says she is here for happiness, not the hustle, and is sharing strategies she uses to prioritize her mental health.
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[5:24] Mikaya talks about working remote as a TV news anchor during the pandemic, and continuing to work remote now as a PR strategist, and what she has learned from these experiences.
[12:07] Christie asks Mikaya about her personal habits that help create intentional time for herself.
[20:25] Mikaya talks about leaving her news anchor position, how scary it was but why it was an important step in her growth.
[26:45] Mikaya shares her perspective on relevance and how she is able to be more authentic to herself as an influencer as opposed to a TV personality.
[29:56] Christie and Mikaya discuss how fast-paced our world is, and the importance of slowing down and taking a breath.
[32:21] Christie asks Mikaya how valuing mental health spills into her client relationships.
[40:59] Mikaya shares how she color codes her calendar to make sure she fits in time for her spiritual, physical, social, and future self.
Christie Rocha's and Mikaya Thurmond's Ah-Ha Moments
“I think we all should ask ourselves every day, ‘What did you do today, Christy, to make yourself happy? And it's got to be something just for you. And I think when you make a habit of that, I've been really successful at maintaining positive mental health.” – Mikaya Thurmond
“We often are looking for what we can add to our life to make it easier, when really we could probably start with what to take out—what can we remove?” – Christie Rocha
“The key to the magic sauce, especially if you're talking about a person or product, is authenticity and vulnerability.” – Mikaya Thurmond
More About Mikaya Thurmond
As an award-winning Public Relations Strategist, Mikaya Thurmond harnesses over a decade of expertise to propel brands to new heights. Her passion for messaging began as a journalist across the southeast. Most notably making waves as the youngest anchor for WRAL News in Raleigh, where she engaged with hundreds of thousands of viewers daily over a seven-year tenure. During her time reporting in North Carolina and Tennessee, Mikaya secured two Associated Press awards and received four Emmy nominations. Notably, she contributed to prominent platforms like CBS Evening News and NBC’s Today Show.
Honored as one of UGA's "40 Under 40" and recognized as a "Mover and Shaker'' by Cary Magazine, Mikaya's influence extends beyond journalism. A proud alumni of Harvard University and the University of Georgia, she's deeply committed to molding the upcoming wave of professionals. This passion led her to educate the future of communications as a 2023 lecturer at North Carolina State University’s communications department. Moreover, she proudly established a college scholarship with the North Carolina Education Scholarship Fund, aimed at financially supporting young women studying communications.
In October 2023, Mikaya will add another feather to her cap by taking the stage as a speaker at TEDxRaleigh. As she continues to shape the PR landscape, Mikaya remains a beacon of inspiration and a testament to the power of authentic storytelling.
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