The Night Before My Dissertation Defense | DBA Journey, Gratitude & Growth

The Night Before My Dissertation Defense | DBA Journey, Gratitude & Growth

In this special bonus episode of Manifest with Metty, I share a heartfelt original poem inspired by the classic "'Twas the Night Before Christmas" and reimagined for the night before my Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) dissertation defense. As a mother of four, educator, MBA graduate, podcast host, and future doctor, this episode reflects on the challenges, sacrifices, lessons, and blessings that shaped my academic journey. From balancing family responsibilities and career demands to overcoming burnout, heartbreak, and self-doubt, this poem is a tribute to every adult learner, doctoral student, graduate student, and dreamer who refused to give up. Whether you're preparing for a dissertation defense, pursuing an advanced degree, returning to school as an adult learner, or simply working toward a goal that feels bigger than you, this episode is a reminder that your persistence matters and your breakthrough may be closer than you think. Topics include doctoral education, dissertation defense preparation, resilience, graduate school success, personal growth, educational leadership, manifestation, and the power of perseverance.

Mindfulness Monday: Write the Letter Like It Already Happened

In this Mindfulness Monday episode of Manifest with Metty, listeners explore future gratitude, manifestation, subconscious alignment, and intentional mindset practices. Inspired by the concept of writing a thank you letter from your future self, this episode highlights emotional certainty, visualization, mindfulness, and personal growth while encouraging listeners to align their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors with the life they desire. Learn how gratitude, manifestation techniques, and subconscious reprogramming can support confidence, healing, abundance, and intentional living.

Soul Reset Sunday: The Beauty That Survived

In this Soul Reset Sunday episode of Manifest with Metty, listeners explore emotional healing, personal growth, resilience, and the beauty that emerges after difficult life experiences. Inspired by the concept of “Faeloria,” this episode highlights healing after heartbreak, emotional transformation, self-awareness, nervous system recovery, and choosing softness after survival mode. Discover how healing, self-love, mindfulness, and emotional resilience can support inner peace and personal evolution.

Strategic Saturday: Your Life Needs a Board Meeting

In this Strategic Saturday episode of Manifest with Metty, listeners explore the concept of creating a personal “Board Meeting with Me” to review finances, goals, habits, energy, and personal growth like a CEO. This motivational episode discusses financial discipline, intentional living, wealth mindset, self-leadership, manifestation, feminine strategy, personal development, organization, and abundance habits. Perfect for listeners interested in financial wellness, mindset shifts, productivity, emotional intelligence, and becoming the highest version of themselves.

Financial Literacy Friday: Your Future Self Is Watching Your Habits

In this Financial Literacy Friday episode of Manifest with Metty, listeners explore practical money habits, financial discipline, investing basics, saving strategies, wealth-building mindset shifts, and long-term financial freedom. This interactive episode encourages audiences to share their financial goals while discussing budgeting, compound interest, financial routines, self-care through financial literacy, and creating generational wealth. Perfect for listeners interested in personal finance, money mindset, investing for beginners, abundance, entrepreneurship, and financial wellness.