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What if the timelines you’ve been following your whole life… were never meant for you?

In this powerful episode of It’s the Human Experience Podcast, Millicent Reed shares her transformative journey from a Fortune 25 HR leader to a children’s book author and nonprofit founder, revealing how the passing of her mother became the catalyst for finally pursuing her long-held dreams and embracing her true purpose.

Through raw honesty and deep wisdom, Millicent opens up about grief, alignment, and starting over — proving that no matter your age, past, or setbacks, you can always choose your quarter one.

💡 In This Episode with Millicent Reed, You’ll Discover:

• How grief became the push that unlocked her true calling
• The power of embracing your “quarter one” at any stage of life
• Why societal timelines are a lie — and how to rewrite your own
• Her journey to becoming the author of six self-published children’s books
• How she built Impact Greater Good, a nonprofit focused on amplifying impact
• The importance of surrounding yourself with authentic supporters
• The hard but freeing lesson: “Your ability to recover in life makes all the difference.”

✨ Whether you’ve felt stuck, behind, or unsure where to begin, this conversation reminds you of one truth: it’s never too late to bet on yourself.

🔗 Connect with Millicent Reed:
🌐 www.impactgreatergood.com
🌐 www.mylittlemillie.com
📸 Instagram: @confidence_selflove_enthusiast

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Ever feel like you’re stuck in life’s potholes while everyone else seems to be speeding down smooth highways? You’re not alone. In this raw, audio-only episode, I open up about turning 40 — and the 40 hard-earned reflections that have carried me through deep valleys and unexpected victories.

These aren’t curated Instagram quotes. They’re battle-tested truths from someone still navigating her own valley season, yet standing on spiritual mountaintops at the same time. That beautiful contradiction — broken yet whole, struggling yet succeeding — is something so many of us feel but rarely say out loud.

From embracing slow seasons without shame to redefining success as peace, I share lessons that will shift how you see yourself, your relationships, your career, and your faith.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

• Why the valley is where your roots deepen, not where your story ends
• How “slow” doesn’t mean “stuck” — and why growth speed isn’t your worth
• Why titles open doors but only character keeps you in the room
• How to set boundaries that protect your peace and energy
• The role of ownership — in your home, your ideas, and your financial stability
• How grief can both break you and grow you
• Why clarity often comes after obedience, not before
• What it means to be in the valley in the flesh but on the mountaintop in the spirit

This episode is both a mirror and a map — reflecting your own struggles while offering direction for your journey forward. Whether you’re stepping into a new chapter, pushing through a hard climb, or enjoying a season of abundance, these reflections will meet you exactly where you are.

Save this episode for when you need a reminder you’re not alone. Share it with a friend who might be ready to give up. And remember: these lessons aren’t mine alone — they belong to anyone ready to grow.

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What if the only thing standing between you and your breakthrough… is you?

In this vulnerable and energizing episode, restaurant owner La Nihya Odom-Frank shares how breaking through self-doubt, burnout, and past “failures” led her to build one of the most talked-about loaded baked potato restaurants in Georgia. But this is not just a business story—it’s about reclaiming your energy, trusting your intuition, and setting boundaries that protect your peace.

La Nihya opens up about how her past businesses—photography, lip gloss, clothing—were practice, not failure. She reminds us that everything you’ve done is preparing you for your next level. From learning when to pivot, to embracing the soft life without guilt, this episode is packed with gems for anyone navigating their growth era.

✨ Whether you’re feeling stuck, burnt out, or ready to stop shrinking, La Nihya‘s story will help you:

• Turn your "failed" ideas into fuel
• Stop over-explaining your boundaries
• Honor when you need to pause, reset, and protect your energy
• Choose faith and alignment over pressure and burnout

🧠 Topics We Cover:

• How to turn practice into purpose
• Creating boundaries without guilt
• Intuition over opinions: knowing when to block the noise
• Entrepreneurship without burnout
• Soft life, self-trust, and redefining success on your terms

💡 Quote to remember:
"You’re allowed to step away and come back to yourself. That’s not quitting—it’s self-leadership."

🔗 Follow La Nihya:
Instagram: @niha.ya
TikTok: @lanihyaodom

👉 Subscribe now for more transparent stories and growth conversations that help you heal, build, and glow.

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