Women in leadership often experience moments of fear and doubt—overthinking decisions, second-guessing their worth, or fearing criticism. These unseen struggles can hold back progress and stifle their unique voices. Dr. Kim R. Grimes sits down with Sairan Aqrawi, an engineer and business strategist dedicated to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. Specializing in guiding midlife women through career transitions, Sairan shares her story and strategies to help empower other women to recognize that fear and doubt are normal—and that they can grow as leaders despite those feelings. Together, they explore how imposter syndrome, hesitation, and fear of judgment can limit opportunities, and how women can rise above these barriers, reclaim their voices, and create lasting impact in their careers, communities, and beyond.

Discover the unseen struggles of female entrepreneurs and the invisible barriers that shape their path. In this empowering conversation, host Dr. Kim Grimes sits down with Pastor Belyse Kwizera Budigoma — visionary spiritual leader, entrepreneur, and founder of Mrs B. Cuisine et Délices — to go beyond the polished success stories and reveal the emotional, societal, and systemic challenges women face in building their own lane. With honesty and compassion, Pastor Belyse shares her journey navigating cultural adjustments, time management pressures, and the delicate balance of family expectations with business ambitions. Together, they amplify women’s truth, wisdom, and resilience, creating a safe space where vulnerability meets strength and where thriving against the odds becomes a shared victory.

In this episode, Dr. Kim tackles the people-pleasing trap and shows why a firm, guilt-free “no” is a radical act of self-love. She explains how chronic yes-ing drains time, peace, and self-worth; unpacks the roots of guilt (upbringing, trauma, FOMO); and offers five practical strategies—clear, apology-free refusals, “no-but” alternatives, delayed responses, self-affirming talk, and low-stakes practice. Listeners are challenged to reject one draining request this week, reclaim that time for true restoration, and share their #MyUnapologeticNo stories to inspire others.

Dr. Kim R. Grimes and relationship-coach Todd Payne reveal how hidden “comfort-zone” patterns keep us stuck and why real growth—whether rebuilding after a wildfire or launching a new dream—demands stepping past them. Using the Enneagram, Todd shows couples (and listeners) how to spot these mental bars, replace fear with empathy, and build change through tiny wins. The episode ends with Dr. Kim’s five-step challenge: take one small risk, name the fear, picture the payoff, get an accountability buddy, and celebrate every micro-victory—because hope, not safety, is the engine of unapologetic progress.

Dr. Kim R. Grimes explains that personal boundaries—clear, consistent limits on what you will and will not accept—are the cornerstone of healthy relationships. She outlines a five-step process: recognize your triggers, communicate limits concisely, enforce them without wavering, avoid lengthy justifications, and anticipate pushback from those who profit from your over-giving. Saying “no” is reframed as self-care rather than selfishness, and listeners are challenged to set one concrete boundary this week to protect their peace, energy, and self-respect.

In today's episode, we dive deep into how perfectionism quietly steals your joy and keeps you stuck in your head, chasing standards you can never really meet. We're talking openly about the hidden anxiety and constant dissatisfaction that perfectionism brings, and how it's often disguised as ambition or excellence. Plus, I'll be sharing practical, real-life strategies to help you break free from perfectionism, shift your mindset, and finally rediscover the joy in just being yourself—flaws, mistakes, and all. It's time to let go of perfect and start truly living again!

Here is something that every single one of us has dealt with at some point—limiting beliefs.

You know those little voices in your head that whisper:

• ‘I’m not smart enough.’
• ‘I could never do that.’
• ‘Success is for other people, not me.’

These beliefs feel real, but they are nothing more than stories we’ve created and have been conditioned to believe. As human beings, we are so very good at creating stories in our heads. We’re going to rewrite those stories. So, if you’ve ever felt stuck, if you’ve ever doubted yourself, or if you’re tired of holding yourself back—this episode is for you.

Comparing yourself to others is a universal human experience. Whether we admit it or not, at some point, we’ve all looked at someone else’s life, their achievements, relationships, appearance, or success and thought, ‘Why am I not there yet?’ This episode delves into the reasons behind this tendency and more importantly, provides you with tangible tools and mindset shifts to break free from this cycle and finally embrace your unique journey.