Being Selfish Is Generous And You Can Do It Permission Granted With Unyime Oguta podcast

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How many times have you thought that maybe you’re not cut out for the life you truly want? Once? Every minute? If you’ve ever felt like living a life where you’re thriving and crushing it in career and life seems impossible, think again. In this week's episode, I share why mistakes and what we call failure are the key to creating the life you really want - you just need to know how to use them to your advantage. Join me as I share a simple trick for navigating what I call the failure recovery window that will have you turning what feels like failure into your secret weapon for your best life. Hit play and let’s dive in. Have a question about navigating life as a high-achieving, professional woman you want me to answer on air? DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn Liked this episode? Leave a positive review and share with a fellow podcast lover. Curious about Private coaching and mentorship? Book a free consultation call to see if life coaching is the right fit for you. Connect with Unyime: LinkedIn I Instagram I Website Loved this episode? Send us a text message. If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/…

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Overcoming Guilt as a High-Achieving Woman 17:04

8天之前17:04

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Mom guilt is real, but what if the problem isn’t the guilt, but the stories we tell ourselves about what we feel? In this episode, I offer practical insights to help you recognize guilt as an opportunity for growth, challenge limiting beliefs, and create space for your career success and motherhood to co-exist. You’ll learn: The difference between mom guilt and shame, Why so many moms feel stuck with mom guilt, and A simple process to help you overcome guilt. Ready to stop letting guilt hold you back from your next level of success? My private coaching and mentorship will help you take purposeful action toward creating a life that feels deeply fulfilling – one where your career success and family commitments co-exist. Head over to https://www.unyimeoguta.com/private-coaching to learn how to become a private client. Loved this episode? Send us a text message. If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/…

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Reclaim Your Energy and Time - You're Not a Dumpster 14:03

15天之前14:03

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In this week’s episode of Permission Granted, we are dropping a truth bomb that every high-achieving, kind-hearted woman needs to hear – you would have more time and energy to prioritize yourself and your goals if you stopped being the dumpster for other people. If you’ve been the go-to person for everyone’s problem, this episode will give you the permission slip to draw the line. Listen in as I share a powerful coaching moment with a client who was burned out from trying to save everyone at work, home, and beyond. Together, we redefined her boundaries and freed her from the cycle of people-pleasing and resentment. You’ll learn: How to recognize when you’re playing the “dumpster role”—and how it’s tied to people-pleasing. The subtle ways we justify overextending ourselves and the cost it takes on our mental and emotional health. Why redirecting others is one of the most empowering ways you can support them Ready to reclaim your energy and time while still showing up for the people you love and care about? Head over to unyimeoguta.com and learn more about how private coaching with me can transform your life. Loved this episode? Send us a text message. If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/…

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You Have Permission to Choose YOU 12:55

22天之前12:55

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In a world that teaches women to perform for approval, being unapologetic about who you are and what you want is a radical act – and it is exactly what your soul needs. This week’s episode of Permission Granted is unpacking why prioritizing yourself is the most powerful gift that you can give yourself and your family. Unyime challenges you to unlearn societal scripts, release the need for external validation, and take ownership of your life. What would it look like to choose you —not the version of you shaped by society and others’ expectations, but the real, raw, unapologetic you? This is the permission you’ve been waiting for. Let’s dive in! Ready to create a life where peace, joy, and authenticity are your foundation? Head over to https://www.unyimeoguta.com/private-coaching and learn more about how private coaching with Unyime can transform your life. Connect with Unyime: Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta Loved this episode? Send us a text message. If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/…

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Redefining Career Success as a Mom with Simi Awokoya 42:10

29天之前42:10

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Your career is about you and your goals, not your employer. This week, Unyime and Simi unpack this transformative mindset shift that will inspire you to think bigger and give yourself the permission to create a career that you truly deserve and desire. Together, they unpack powerful strategies for shifting from "pick-me energy" during the interview process to empowered leadership, negotiating better pay, and breaking free from limiting career mindsets. Tune in to hear Simi’s personal journey from corporate dissatisfaction to helping women worldwide land fulfilling, higher-paying jobs that work for their lifestyles – the work that inspired her to write her book, Job Search to Job Secured, a practical guide to navigating job transitions with clarity and confidence in 90 days or less. About Simi Simi Awokoya is a career and job search coach for women and author of Job Search To Job Secured, a career book for women who want to change to a more fulfilling career in 90 days or less. Over her past 10 years as a career coach, Simi has worked with hundreds of women around the world to help them move to higher paying and rewarding jobs that significantly increase their salary, promote them to senior positions and help them become leaders in their industry. Connect with Simi: Website: https://coach-simi.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simiawokoya/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachsimi Simi’s career book for women: https://amzn.eu/d/cBqL9zk , Simi’s career and job search email series: https://coach-simi.com/email Loved this episode? Send us a text message. If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/…

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Life Playlists: How to Create Space for The Life You Want 18:44

5 weeks之前18:44

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Your life playlist—the recurring thoughts shaping your reality—might be on autopilot. In this podcast episode, Unyime leads you through a simple practice to uncover and identify the "songs" keeping you stuck, and how to intentionally replace them to align with the life you desire. Through real-life stories and practical insights, Unyime Oguta teaches you how to break unhelpful cycles, reframe your mindset, and build a playlist that supports clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether you’re navigating change, growth, or feeling overwhelmed, this episode offers the tools to reclaim your narrative and thrive in every area of your life as a high-achieving woman. It’s time to rewrite your soundtrack and create space for the life you truly want. Press play, and let’s get started. Connect with Unyime: Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta Loved this episode? Send us a text message. If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/…

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Power of Boundaries 20:05

6 weeks之前20:05

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If the thought of setting boundaries scares you or fills you with guilt, this episode is for you. This week, I share the #1 reason why having boundaries feels scary for many women, especially moms. I also offer some transformational thoughts that will help you understand the power of boundaries and how you can start saying yes more to yourself. Connect with Unyime to catch the replay for SELF-ish. Connect with Unyime: Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta Loved this episode? Send us a text message. If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/…

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Being Selfish Is Generous And You Can Do It 22:52

7 weeks之前22:52

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What if putting yourself first isn’t selfish but the most generous thing you can do to thrive as a woman? In this episode, we’re challenging the stigma around selfishness and reclaiming a self-ish approach to living by exploring how centering yourself can transform your life. Tune in to discover why prioritizing your needs is the key to showing up fully for your family, career, and dreams; and learn 3 actionable steps that you can implement right away to help you live a more fulfilled and empowered life. Save a Spot in SELF-ish for free: https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/selfish Connect with Unyime: Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta Loved this episode? Send us a text message. If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/…

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Why Prioritizing Yourself Isn't Selfish: My Burnout Story 23:25

8 weeks之前23:25

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In this week’s episode, we tackle the deeply ingrained belief that prioritizing yourself is selfish—and turn it on its head. Drawing from my personal journey with burnout and the societal expectations that left me feeling stuck and unfulfilled, despite having the “perfect” life on paper, I explore why so many women, especially mothers, struggle with guilt when putting their needs first. Tune in to hear how a radical shift in mindset and boundaries helped me reclaim my health and well-being as a high-achieving, ambitious woman. If you’ve ever felt torn between the demands of motherhood, career, and personal well-being, this episode is your reminder: taking care of yourself isn’t selfish—it’s the foundation for creating a life of purpose, joy, and fulfillment. Take this work deeper in my upcoming workshop, SELF-ish. Register for SELF-ish: https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/selfish Connect with Unyime: Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta Loved this episode? Send us a text message. If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/…

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Permission Granted: 5 Lessons to Elevate Your Life in 2025 and Beyond 31:15

9 weeks之前31:15

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Join me this week as I reflect on 2024 through the lens of Permission Granted. In this episode, I share five transformative lessons that shaped the year for me and my clients. From letting go of entitlement to the mindset shifts and emotional work necessary to lead a fulfilled life, this episode will gift you with thoughts and journal prompts that will inspire you to embrace growth, navigate challenges, and step into your next level in 2025! If you are ready to reclaim your time, energy, and identity - without guilt in 2025, then you will love my upcoming workshop, SELF- ish . Register for this complimentary workshop to gain the tools that will help you set guilt-free boundaries, rediscover your passions, and start living a life that feels like yours again. Check out all the details and register at https://unyimeoguta.myflodesk.com/selfish Connect with Unyime: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/ Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/ Loved this episode? Send us a text message. If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/…

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Why You Shouldn’t Set Big Goals (Yet) 20:21

10 weeks之前20:21

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As we approach the end of 2024, it's time to rethink how we approach goal setting. In this week’s episode, Unyime dives into why setting traditional "big goals" might not serve you, and offers a fresh perspective on setting meaningful intentions. Tune in to discover how to shift from outdated goal-setting ideologies to a process that feels expansive, supportive, and aligned with your authentic self. Discussed in this episode: Three common challenges when pursuing big goals Macro and micro-level changes required for sustainable growth Why feelings matter on your growth journey If you're ready to create a life driven by purpose—not pressure—this episode is for you. Purchase your 90-minute breakthrough Strategy Session HERE Inquire about private coaching at info@unyimeoguta.com Connect with Unyime: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/ Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/ Loved this episode? Send us a text message. If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/…

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Permission to Choose Me, Break Cycles and Make Money with Mariela De La Mora 47:28

11 weeks之前47:28

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Have you ever felt torn between who you are and who the world expects you to be as a woman? Today’s guest, Mariela De La Mora shares her transformative journey that started with the permission to choose herself despite societal and cultural expectations. Mariela shares how embracing her authentic self—once labeled “too much” for being assertive and outspoken—became her superpower. Through her story of personal transformation, navigating single motherhood, and defining success, Mariela shows how breaking generational cycles and unapologetically living on your terms can make you more money and inspire your child. Nuggets from this episode: Everything you want is on the other side of your relationship with yourself. Choosing yourself starts with rediscovering who you are beyond your roles as a mom and partner. The journey of breaking generational cycles starts with a decision. Motherhood is a mirror for redefining your identity. How showing up authentically is changing Mariela’s relationship with her daughter. Connect with Mariela www.marieladelamora.com www.instagram.com/mariela.delamora www.linkedin.com/in/marieladelamora Check out her podcast - Cycle Breakers and Money Makers: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fDb1ToR8VolFiu2eqoCon?si=e93eb6375c3846c2 Doors to Reclamation Mastermind, a thought leadership mastermind for women of color, opens February 18. Visit https://marieladelamora.com/reclamation About Mariela: Mariela De La Mora turns daughters of immigrants and women of color into in-demand thought leaders who make more money by being who they are, but louder. Through her unique blend of marketing, mindset, and leadership coaching, her clients turn what they used to get in trouble for, into their competitive advantage. As the eldest daughter of Mexican immigrants who left a 16-year Marketing career, Mariela has created a brand not only her skillsets but her story, and has since built a million-dollar business as a single mother. Loved this episode? Send us a text message. If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/…

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Walking Away Isn't Losing 12:24

12 weeks之前12:24

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Have you ever accepted an opportunity because others said it was "good for you," only to regret it later? In this episode, we explore why walking away from opportunities can sometimes be the best decision you can make for your life. As we wrap up the year, this episode will offer some insights about cultivating self-trust and knowing that saying no doesn’t mean you’re losing—it means you’re aligned. Tune in to learn how to trust your inner compass, redefine success on your terms, and build a work-life vision that honors your full life—not just your titles. Book your Breakthrough Session with me HERE . Connect with Unyime: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unyime_oguta LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/unyime-oguta/ Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/ Loved this episode? Send us a text message. If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/…

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Permission to Thrive Through the Holiday 23:12

13 weeks之前23:12

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If you’re feeling overwhelmed by holiday obligations and expectations this season, you’re not alone. The holiday can bring a sense of pressure and urgency that feels overwhelming, especially if you’re a people pleaser. That’s why, we’re exploring how to thrive through the holiday season in this episode starting with the belief that overwhelm isn’t about how much you have to do but your thoughts about it. We dive into practical mindset shifts and tools to help you: Build awareness of holiday stressors and how they show up in your body. Define how you want to feel this season and align your priorities accordingly. Create a plan to delegate, let go, or simplify tasks that don’t align with your desired holiday experience. Meet your inner people-pleaser with compassion and make choices that honor your well-being. By the end of this episode, you’ll feel equipped to step into the holiday season with peace, joy, and the confidence to say no when needed. Because let’s face it, the holiday is for you just as much as it is for other people. Mentioned in this episode: People Pleasing Beyond Boundaries and Saying No Connect with Unyime: @unyime_oguta on Instagram and LinkedIn Website: https://www.unyimeoguta.com/ Loved this episode? Send us a text message. If you want more of what you heard in this episode, you'll love working with me. Check out all the details and get started at https://www.unyimeoguta.com/…

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How to Reclaim Control of Your Life 16:31

14 weeks之前16:31