Embracing Purpose as a Single Woman Without Children with Sonjia “Lioness” Mackey
Release Date: 06/13/2024
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info_outlineIn a world often fixated on family and children, single childfree women may wonder about their place and purpose. But fret not, for your path to fulfillment lies in embracing your unique journey. Your divine purpose isn't bound by societal norms or expectations; it's about discovering what truly ignites your soul. Dive into your passions, explore new interests, and seize every opportunity that speaks to your heart.
In this episode, I am joined by Sonjia “Lioness” Mackey, divine purpose and life coach who targets single childfree women, to talk about how single women can discover their divine purpose, step into their unique identity, and create a life of more joy and fulfillment. She shares her motivation behind helping single women discover their purpose, steps for creating a happy life for the single woman, and how it feels to find your purpose as a single woman. She also discusses how married women can build a safe environment for single women friends. Tune in to learn more about this and other exciting topics!
Timestamps
[04:10] Sonjia Mackey’s background information
[04:46] The motivation behind helping single women discover their purpose and live a joyful life
[07:36] Sonjia’s advice to women who are being pressured to do things they don’t want to do
[10:40] Steps for creating a happy life for the single woman
[13:11] The shift in Sonjia’s life that made the difference
[16:49] How it feels to find your purpose as a single woman and then find a partner
[19:45] How the married women can build a safe environment for single women's friends
[25:00] Sonjia’s advice for women who don’t want kids
[27:53] The self-clarity questions that will help you figure out what you want in life
[35:28] How women can make themselves the focus in the new year
[38:42] The things that single women should be mindful of on their journey to a more fulfilling life
[44:00] Sonjia’s final thoughts
Notable quotes:
- “We all have the drive to do something different, especially single women, and we need to give life to them, let them rise to the surface and explore them because they are there for a reason, and they are meant to create a life that is going to make us happy.”
- “Stop waiting for other people for the things you want in life.”
- “When you put the effort to live your best single life, it positions you to live your best-partnered life.”
- “Closure is a gift of self-love that you give to yourself.”
Episode resources:
The book: Top Five Regrets of the Dying
Connect with us:
Sonjia “Lioness” Mackey
Email: Sonjia@StillWorthyWomen.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonjia.mackey/
Gabi Garland
Website: https://www.resilientvoicemedia.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabi.garland/