What happens when we move from "asking" to "listening"? In this session, I reflect on the evolution of my relationship with prayer—from rote repetition as a child to the realisation that prayer is a centring practice. It is the internal technology we use to get quiet enough to hear what our Source within is telling us.

I also discuss the "spooky" alignment of waking up to 38 downloads on my 51st birthday, just as a new path for the Sovren Creator Network™ appeared. This is a look at how we find our "quiet" in a world designed to keep us in fear, and how I am using AI as the support system I lacked years ago.

In this episode, we explore:

• Prayer as Listening: Moving from rote tradition to becoming centred and on purpose.
• Birthday Revelation: The 38 downloads and the "Dark Social" movement of my content.
• Legacy Building: Addressing the patterns we carry and how to "pivot" through meltdowns.
• Mental Sovereignty: Using Ho'oponopono as a tool for centring in the "Now."
• Our Sovren Creator Network and Guild: How the network is evolving to offer a dedicated space for creators.

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• Official Hub

TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – From Rote Prayer to Internal Listening 06:45 – 38 Downloads: A Birthday Synchronicity 10:20 – Ho'oponopono: Centring in the 'Now' 18:30 – AI as the Support System I Lacked Years Ago

Transparency & Governance: All media and content are the protected intellectual property of Carleta Barrett, known by the established brand name Lita Goddess of Growth.

Sovren Creator Network™ is an ecosystem and Guild for the modern creator wanting to build a sovereign life. I am committed to data sovereignty and am registered with the ICO for Data Protection to cover all data capture across all brands I manage—including Empowerment Diaries®, Sovren Spotlight™, and Sovren Studios™.

If a system wasn’t designed for your freedom, why seek its permission?

In this Empowerment Diaries session, I, Lita (Goddess of Growth), deconstruct structures we’re taught to trust—from corporate 'perks' to extraction-based social media. Having left a major platform where I owned and managed my very own Creator Network in 'Partnership' with the major platform, just this year, August 2025, I share 'backstage' truths of the creator economy. Building a personal brand on 'sand' is no longer an option for the Upcoming Generation or Silver Generation.

This is a call to stop giving your greatest resource—time—to engines that suppress natural gifts. It is time to anchor in a new blueprint.

Key Discussion Points:

• Corporate Enslavement: Why 'perks' mask lack of upward mobility.
• Generation Bridge: Why we must link upcoming innovation with silver wisdom.
• Social media Exit: First-hand experience of platform extraction vs creative freedom.
• Motherhood Paradox: Systems demanding children for pensions while failing to support mothers.
• Creators Guild: Moving from 'Silos' to collective sovereignty.

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TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Systems of Enslavement 07:45 – Bridging the Generations 12:20 – Why I Quit a major social media Network 21:10 – Building the Creators Guild

KEYWORDS: Sovereign Creator Economy, Upcoming Generation, Silver Generation, Creator Network Manager, Creator Guild, Lita Goddess of Growth, Creative Freedom, Personal Brand, Empowerment Diaries, UK Creator Network, Media Company, Creator Economy, Sovereignty, Sovren

Lita, Goddess of Growth discusses the need for growth and change.

Dilemma - I'm trapped in a job that doesn't pay enough to live."
"How do I build something for myself when the system is rigged?"
"Is it too late for me to change my life?

Summary

In this conversation, Lita, the Goddess of Growth, shares her reflections on personal growth, societal expectations, and the economic realities that shape our lives. She discusses her journey of building a business, the impact of unfair systems, and the importance of pivoting towards freedom and self-employment. Lita emphasises the need for individuals to embrace change, retrain, and seek opportunities that align with their values and aspirations, ultimately aiming for a life of fulfilment and financial stability.

Takeaways

Building a foundation for change is essential.

Personal growth often involves reflecting on one's identity.

Unfair systems impact individuals' opportunities and well-being.

Economic realities require us to navigate carefully.

Pivoting towards freedom is a journey worth taking.

Self-employment can offer a path to true freedom.

Community support is vital in overcoming challenges.

Understanding financial systems is crucial for stability.

Embracing change opens doors to new opportunities.

Finding happiness and fulfillment is a personal journey.

Titles

The Journey to Personal Freedom

Navigating Unfair Systems and Economic Realities

Sound bites

"I am ready to go."

"I could not stand unfairness."

"What makes you happy?"

Chapters

00:00 Building Foundations for Change

05:55 The Impact of Unfairness and Justice

11:49 The Struggles of the Working Class

17:30 The Need for Economic Awareness

22:55 The Journey of Pivoting

28:31 The Role of Digital Age in Reclaiming Time

34:24 Building a Legacy for the Future

40:19 Conscious Pivoting for a Better Life

Keywords

personal growth, economic realities, unfair systems, pivoting, freedom, identity, self-employment, societal expectations, financial stability, community support

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Navigating the Liminal Space: Building a Sovereign Career Before AI Takes Over

What to do when AI takes your job, how to prepare for AI in the workplace, building a sovereign income, creating a life not dependent on a job, finding purpose in the age of automation, moving from mundane work to creative work, ethical business in the AI era, community over competition, life design in uncertain times

Summary

In this conversation, Lita discusses the transformative impact of AI on the workforce, the evolving nature of employment, and the urgent need for businesses to reassess their models in light of societal changes. She emphasises the importance of education, fair wages, and corporate responsibility in creating a sustainable future for the next generation.

Takeaways

We are in a liminal space regarding AI and work.

AI is expected to take over mundane roles in the next 5-20 years.

The current business model needs a significant review.

Minimum wage does not equate to a living wage.

Employers should invest in training and apprenticeships for young people.

Education systems are failing to equip students with necessary skills.

Corporations must prioritise fair compensation globally.

The gap between rich and poor is widening, affecting societal stability.

AI can enhance human emotional intelligence in the workplace.

Future business strategies must consider the well-being of employees.

liminal space career, AI and the future of work, sovereign business model, post-AI career strategy, human skills after AI, creative economy 2025, navigating career transition, meaningful work in the digital age

Titles:

AI and the Future of Work: A Liminal Space

Rethinking Employment: Wages and Opportunities

Sound bites

"We are in a liminal space."

"AI will be taking our roles."

"We need to rethink business models."

Chapters

00:00 Navigating the Liminal Space of AI and Work

09:34 Rethinking Business Models and Employee Welfare

18:40 The Future of Work: AI, Employment, and Human Value

Keywords

AI, employment, wages, education, business ethics, future of work, minimum wage, skills gap, global economy, corporate responsibility, ai to replace our jobs, artificial intelligence replacing human jobs, artificial intelligence will replace jobs, money earning opportunities, ai collaboration,

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Join Lita, Goddess of Growth, as Lita navigates the liminal spaces of empowerment and self-discovery in my 50s. In this episode, Lita reflects on societal expectations, the impact of AI on employment, and the importance of creating a life that aligns with personal values. Through her journey, she explores the balance between working for others and pursuing self-employment, while also addressing the broader implications of digital transformation and community building. Tune in to explore how embracing change and tapping into one's sovereign self can lead to a fulfilling and thriving life.

Dive into Empowerment Diaries! Discover how self-employment, societal expectations, and AI are reshaping our world. Join Lita as she shares insights on balancing work and personal growth. Let's build a community of change-makers! #EmpowermentDiaries #AIImpact

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Empowerment Diaries: Building a Life of Sovereignty – Episode Summary

In this raw and reflective episode, Lita, Goddess of Growth, moves beyond surface-level empowerment to conduct a forensic audit of her own life’s blueprint.

This isn't a story of simple lessons learned. It's an unflinching examination of the promises that failed and the sovereignty forged in their absence.

Lita traces the arc of two marriages not as romantic disappointments, but as collapsed structural plans for a life she was told to build. The first, begun at 19, exposed the lie that education and partnership were a guaranteed path out of poverty. The second, a later-life attempt to create a family structure, dissolved, closing the door on motherhood.

From this crossroads, Lita dissects the deeper grief: not just for the children she didn’t have, but for the decades of energy spent serving a societal script that never delivered its promised security or fulfilment.

She reframes her isolation and career challenges not as personal failures, but as evidence of systems designed to limit, leading her to a powerful, reclaimed definition of sovereignty. It’s not about hyper-independence, but about becoming the ultimate authority in your own life—choosing your supports, defining your legacy, and building your sanctuary from a place of clear-eyed truth.

This episode is for anyone who has ever felt the gap between the life they were promised and the life they have, and is ready to stop following a broken map and start drawing their own.

Keywords: Sovereignty, Generative Grief, Systemic Barriers, Financial Independence, Personal Legacy, Life Design, Self-Authority, Empowerment

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Have you ever had a day where everything seemed to go wrong, only to discover it was all unfolding perfectly? My recent journey to London for a tooth extraction became an unexpected masterclass in divine timing and trust.

After struggling to find affordable dental care through years of financial challenges, I finally secured an NHS appointment that took a full year to materialise. The carefully planned trip quickly unravelled with a tube strike, late transportation, and ultimately a missed coach home. With limited resources, each unexpected turn increased my anxiety as I calculated the potential financial impact of each delay.

Then something remarkable happened. Missing my coach to Glastonbury led to an alternate route to Bridgwater—positioning me directly outside a late-night ASDA where I could purchase the soft foods I needed after my extraction. Had I caught my original coach, I would have arrived in Glastonbury with all shops closed, unable to get the nourishment required for healing.

The dental procedure itself was surprisingly comfortable, and I never needed the pain medication I had worried about. When I finally arrived home and savoured my yoghurt that night, the profound lesson was clear: every frustrating detour had been a perfectly orchestrated step to meet my exact need at the perfect time.

This experience was a powerful reminder to trust the journey, especially when it looks nothing like we planned. I would love to hear your stories of unexpected 'divine detours' in the comments.

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Ever noticed how life sometimes forces you to stop? Those moments when everything grinds to a halt might just be the universe telling you something important.

Welcome to a reflective journey through the transformative power of pauses. Whether we choose to slow down or find ourselves abruptly stopped by circumstances, these moments of stillness often become our greatest catalysts for healing and growth. Though we rarely appreciate them in the moment, pauses create the necessary space for transformation that continuous motion never allows.

Many of us resist slowing down until our bodies, finances, or relationships force the issue. We push through exhaustion, ignore warning signs, and then wonder why we have crashed. But what if we could learn to take our hands off the accelerator voluntarily? The frustration of waiting—especially after periods of struggle—tests our patience and faith. "Is it not my time? Am I forgotten?" These questions surface when progress seems elusive, yet trusting the process becomes essential, even when we cannot see where it leads.

During these pauses, boundaries become crucial. We must learn to support others without absorbing their burdens, connect with those who elevate rather than drain us, and create environments where authentic feelings can be expressed without judgement. True faith is not believing everything will always be perfect—it is understanding that cycles of rising and falling are part of life's grand design.

What does pause mean to you? I would love to hear your stories and reflections in the comments. How have life's unexpected stops ultimately moved you forward? Share your experience and join our community conversation about the counterintuitive power of slowing down in a world obsessed with constant motion.

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Empowerment Diaries® is more than a podcast; it's a growing community dedicated to real stories of transformation. If this journey resonates with you, consider joining my mission.

You can support directly via a tip or explore exclusive discounts on wellness and lifestyle products I personally use and trust. Every bit of support helps me continue to build this space and share these stories.

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