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Gratitude for 2022

Well, here we are, the last day of 2022! This year has been full of change and adversity, looking back there wasn't one month where something majorly challenging and difficult wasn't happening.  I've grown tremendously, cried a lot, and prayed even more. I'm finally at a place where I'm taking deep full breaths. That being said I'm ending my hiatus and returning to Empoweryou Podcast with more clarity, determination, and enthusiasm.    I'm deeply grateful for you, your time, and your Support & Listenership. It means a lot more than words can fully express!  So here's a quick and dirty episode of me sharing some of my journey in 2022 and wishing you a happy New year!

#108 Stories of Fear - Maiya Kathrine

In this episode, Kibwe Cooper and Maiya Katherine author, certified life coach, and trauma recovery, expert. discuss fear. They discuss the different types of fear and how they can impact a person's life. Maiya discusses how to overcome fear by identifying the type of fear that a person is dealing with and by addressing it accordingly. Kibwe Cooper and Maiya discuss how to be more grateful for the good things in a person's life, which has helped them to heal from their past.  Find Maiya on IG [https://www.instagram.com/authormaiyakatherine/] & Facebook  [https://www.facebook.com/authormaiyakatherine] Visit https://www.authormaiyakatherine.com/connect [https://www.authormaiyakatherine.com/connect] to schedule your free 30-minute consultation.       [00:00 - 09:26] How to Overcome Fear and Heal Your Inner Demons • The author, Maiya Katherine, is a certified life coach and trauma recovery, expert. • She discusses overcoming fear in her book, "An Apology to My Demons." • Fear is often used to belittle or minimize people, and Maiya Katherine defines it as beliefs that scare us.   [09:26 - 18:02] Fear is a natural thing to protect us, but it comes from a place of hurt or abuse • Fear is a natural protective instinct that helps us avoid danger. • Fear can come from traumatic experiences, but it is also a common response to difficult emotions that are not yet understood or processed. • Self-reflection is key to understanding and managing fear, as it allows us to identify our triggers and understand the reasons behind our feelings.   [18:02 - 26:20] Signs You're Living Out of Fear • Yes. Fear can affect us on a daily basis, but it's not until we're faced with something big that we start to see the full picture of how it's affecting our lives. • Signs that you may be living out of fear include that fear is steadily growing and growing, and that all your questions are going to be extraordinary.   [26:21 - 34:48] How to Overcome Trauma and Inner Demons • The main indicators for whether someone is operating out of fear are if they feel joyless or safe in their life. • For those who are struggling with fear, it can be difficult to figure out where the demons are hiding. • There are ways to approach overcoming fear without opening the floodgates, such as being there for oneself.   [34:48 - 43:32] How to Overcome the Toughest Demons in Life • How self-reflection is important for identifying and overcoming inner demons in areas of life. • Self-reflection includes asking questions such as "Do you believe life is for you?" and "Do you believe you are good and deserving of good things?" • If a person does not have a belief that life is for them, they will struggle to create positive outcomes in their lives. • To overcome inner demons, a person must first have a belief that they are good and deserving of good things. This can be attained through self-reflection and reflection on past experiences.   [43:32 - 51:50] Fixing things in myself that I Didn't Break, I'm Gonna Get Emotional. That Was The Biggest One Because You Know Especially when You've experienced Sexual Trauma As A Kid Nobody Coming To Save You It Was You Know Taking Responsibility To Fix Something you never broke. • The author talks about how she has always been a writer, and how it has been a way to cope with her personal trauma. • She talks about how her childhood trauma led to her developing an inner demon, which made her feel alone and abandoned. • She talks about how she eventually learned to be self-sufficient and release that inner demon by doing things on her own. • The author talks about how her experiences have shaped the way she thinks and behaves, and how she is grateful for the lessons she has learned.   [51:50 - 00:30] How to be empowered: Start by healing yourself • The author recommends taking 10 minutes every day to be alone and to reflect on what is healing for them. • She also recommends that people be open to messages from the universe and that healing is an essential part of empowerment.   [00:30 - 09:07] Gratitude is the Key to Attracting What You Deserve • Maiya Katherine discusses her personal philosophy on who you are and how to be who you want to be. • She emphasizes the importance of making choices based on your own desires, not based on external factors. • She discusses the power of gratitude and how it can help you attract what you desire in life. • She provides a thought exercise for individuals to practice gratitude.   [09:07 - 17:50] Drill Down Gratitude Can Bring You Joy • Maiya Katherine shares how gratitude can help to bring us joy and alignment with our goals • She encourages listeners to start doing "drill down gratitude" exercises to increase their happiness and well-being • Thank you for listening!   [17:52 - 18:15] Empower You Podcast: How to Listen and Respond Effectively • Thanks for tuning in to the empowering you podcast. • Don't forget to rate and review this episode, as it helps us reach more listeners just like you. • You can find the podcast on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.

#107 Attracting Abundance - Marquel Russell

The idea behind making mindful and empowered investments is to create a ripple effect of value, wisdom, and wealth that follows you throughout your life. Making empowered investments allows you to attract the people, and the knowledge needed for your highest level of success. That being said, in this episode, we sat down with Dr. Marquel Russell. Arguably one of the best when it comes to revenue growth for coaches and consultants, Marquel Russell is a multimillion-dollar revenue generator, best-selling author, Rapid Business Growth Strategist, and coach who has earned the title, “King of Client Attraction.” Join us as we uncover the secrets to attracting abundance.     Follow Marquel Russell on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/marquelrussell/] and pick up your FREE copy of Paid Ad Playbook  [http://paidadplaybook.com/] For sponsorship info, email empoweryoupodcast@gmail.com  Register for your free gift: www.workwithkibwecooper.com [http://www.workwithkibwecooper.com] Check out my New Podcast Guru Guide to Podcasting [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-guru-guide-to-podcasting/id1594926646]

#106 Intentional Investments - Kelli Jackson

The difference between abundant life and a life of mediocrity and disappointment is INTENTION. When we set out with a clear intention for a better life, career, attitude, or outcome, our goals and aspirations become far more attainable. In this episode, we spoke with a career advancement specialist Kelli Jackson who has helped hundreds of clients advance their careers at higher salaries without working additional hours. Join us as we break down the secrets for corporate success in 2022!  Follow Kelli Jackson on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iamkellijackson/] or contact her to elevate your career and salary through her website [https://attractopportunities.com/rapid_1608338631202] For sponsorship info, email empoweryoupodcast@gmail.com  Register for your free gift: www.workwithkibwecooper.com [http://www.workwithkibwecooper.com] Check out my New Podcast Guru Guide to Podcasting [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-guru-guide-to-podcasting/id1594926646]

#104 Overcoming Fear - Elisha Monique

3 Major fears we must overcome if we endeavor to break free of our inherent limitations!  1.  Expectations from others  2. Self Doubt  3. Money Mindset   In this episode, we spoke with a celebrity hairstylist, motivational speaker, and coach with over 400 successful mentees & clients CEO Elisha Monique as we discussed Overcoming Fear    Check this out!  You can follow Elisha Monique on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/elishamonique_educator/]  and by visiting her website [https://elishamonique.com/salon-courses/]   For sponsorship info, email empoweryoupodcast@gmail.com  Register for your free gift: www.workwithkibwecooper.com [http://www.workwithkibwecooper.com] Check out my New Podcast Guru Guide to Podcasting [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-guru-guide-to-podcasting/id1594926646]