Surprise Episode: Reflecting on Year 1

Surprise Episode: Reflecting on Year 1

This episode? A total surprise — for you and for me. I woke up with zero plans to record anything today. But as I sat down to journal and celebrate Her Newfangled turning one (!!!), I felt this urge to grab my mic and hit record. So here we are without a script or an outline, just me reflecting out loud on the 12 lessons this first year has taught me. It's part rambling, part prophetic (lol). Take what you need and leave the rest. And cheers to one year of Her Newfangled.

A Newfangled New Year

It's the season finale of Her Newfangled Podcast! In this final episode of the season, Toria Edmonds-Howell leaves you with the perfect blueprint to close out the year strong and step boldly into the next. She's breaking down practical, yet powerful tips to help you chase those anything-but-practical goals—the big, audacious, needle-moving dreams that scare you (in the best way). If you're ready to quiet the noise, clarify your "why," reframe fear, and create a bold action plan, this episode is for you. Listen as Toria coaches you through how to approach the new year in a newfangled way. Her Newfangled Connections Follow Toria on IG @toriamalia [https://www.instagram.com/toriamalia/] Follow us on IG @her.newfangled [https://www.instagram.com/her.newfangled/] Visit our website to learn more about our coaching and consulting services www.hernewfangled.com [https://www.hernewfangled.com/] And make sure you're subscribed to the Her Newfangled Podcast on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-newfangled-podcast/id1776624242] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5GCgHAzFKoJOZ0W6xYgRqG].

The Choice To Self Actualize

Self-actualization is the process of fully realizing your potential and embracing the unique path that leads you there. It's about growth, resilience, and stepping into your authentic self, even in the face of uncertainty. In this episode, we explore what self-actualization looks like through the lens of visionary leader, education advocate, social impact champion, and newfangled woman—Duanecia Clark. Born and raised in Harlem, Duanecia has dedicated her career to creating opportunities for underrepresented communities and ensuring every child has access to a quality education, all while navigating her own journey as a mother, wife, and woman committed to personal and collective growth. Duanecia shares her story of finding her way through the "wilderness" of life—an uncharted path filled with challenges, opportunities, and profound growth. We discuss how the wilderness became a space of surrender, transformation, and creativity for Duanecia, and how tending to her "garden"—of motherhood, partnership, and womanness—has reshaped her perspective on growth and self-discovery. Her Newfangled Connections Follow Duanecia Clark on IG @duanecia [https://www.instagram.com/duanecia/] Follow us on IG @her.newfangled [https://www.instagram.com/her.newfangled/] Visit our website to learn more about our coaching and consulting services www.hernewfangled.com [https://www.hernewfangled.com/] And make sure you're subscribed to the Her Newfangled Podcast on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-newfangled-podcast/id1776624242] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5GCgHAzFKoJOZ0W6xYgRqG].

My Old Ways Weren't Going To Work

In this episode of Her Newfangled Podcast, I sit down with Lauren McMullen, the founder of Inspire BeWell, to uncover her holistic and refreshingly different approach to health, wellness, and nutrition. Lauren, a self-proclaimed "foodie nutritionist," empowers women to transform their lives by balancing hormones, healing their mindset, and feeling confident and vibrant in their bodies. Our conversation weaves through the influences that shaped Lauren's passion for wellness, starting with her childhood observations of how lifestyle choices impacted her loved ones' health. She shares how her worldview expanded in college as she explored new foods, cultures, and cuisines, sparking her belief in embracing diversity—not just in food but in life. We also delve into her unique perspective on working with clients, where she balances the science of health awareness with the joy of good food and meaningful living. Lauren offers insights on raising health-aware children while preserving life's simple pleasures and reflects on her mission to help women feel amazing in their bodies without sacrificing joy. This episode is equal parts inspiration and practical wisdom, reminding us that wellness goes far beyond what's on our plate—it's about fully living. Tune in for a thoughtful, newfangled perspective that might transform the way you think about your own journey to well being. Her Newfangled Connections Follow Lauren McMullen on IG @inspire.bewell [https://www.instagram.com/inspire.bewell/] Follow us on IG @her.newfangled [https://www.instagram.com/her.newfangled/] Visit our website to learn more about our coaching and consulting services www.hernewfangled.com [https://www.hernewfangled.com/] And make sure you're subscribed to the Her Newfangled Podcast on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-newfangled-podcast/id1776624242] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5GCgHAzFKoJOZ0W6xYgRqG].

What's Your Money Story?

In this episode of Her Newfangled Podcast, Toria sits down with Dr. Tamara Wilkerson Dias. Dr. Tamara Wilkerson Dias is a renowned educator, consultant, and coach with over a decade of experience helping organizations, teams, and individuals increase their efficacy and impact without burnout. As the founder of her coaching and consulting practice, Tamara leverages her expertise to save clients time and money while empowering them to focus on what truly matters. A certified financial social worker and adult learning specialist, she has been recognized twice by Forbes Magazine as one of the nation's top leaders and is actively reshaping what it means to be good with money. Money is often a source of stress, but it doesn't have to be. In this empowering conversation, Dr. Tamara Wilkerson Dias and Toria unpack how we have the power to rewrite our money story and take control of our financial narrative. Tamara shares her fresh, values-driven approach to financial wellness, showing how shifting your mindset around money can lead to freedom, joy, and alignment with what truly matters. Her Newfangled Connections Follow Tamara on IG @drtamarawdias [https://www.instagram.com/drtamarawdias/] Check out the "Bad at Math, Good with Money" Podcast [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?app=desktop&list=PLZoaZi5DRmrKOAH6mOtBCi56LW5Tb-VRI&si=3An2lLLQtUi1Tgpq] Follow us on IG @her.newfangled [https://www.instagram.com/her.newfangled/] Visit our website to learn more about our coaching and consulting services www.hernewfangled.com [https://www.hernewfangled.com/] And make sure you're subscribed to the Her Newfangled Podcast on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/her-newfangled-podcast/id1776624242] and Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/5GCgHAzFKoJOZ0W6xYgRqG?si=ca3cd4f04b544bc6&nd=1&dlsi=c55f5979a78f4ab8].