34. Saying Yes to Yourself: Seasons, Courage & Serendipity with a Soulful Voice

Episode Summary: In this episode, I’m joined by the remarkable R&B soul singer Somalia who embraces the fact that life moves in seasons and that every season has something to teach us. Together, we explore what it really means to trust the process, especially when the path ahead sometimes feels unclear or full of noise. Somalia shares how tuning inwards, honouring her intuition, and staying rooted in authenticity have shaped not only her artistry, but the community she is now building around it. We speak openly about the courage it takes to remain true to yourself in a competitive industry that often rewards speed, comparison and compromise. Somalia reflects on moments she’s said “yes” to herself and how those small, aligned decisions have created unexpected openings, connections and opportunities that feel nothing short of serendipitous. This is a conversation about slow growth, soulful trust, and the quiet power that comes from backing your own voice. Host: Maria Rush, Leadership Mentor & Speaker, works with high-performing women who are intentional about refining how their success is experienced from the inside out. Maria's work centres around self-awareness as a strategic leadership skill.  Through a proven framework, Maria supports women to strengthen their inner leadership so ambition and achievement are matched by calm and clarity.  Leadership mentoring is not about fixing problems or chasing balance.  It’s about mastery by refining decision-making, emotional intelligence, and boundaries so that success becomes sustainable and genuinely rewarding. Guest: Somalia, Award winning R&B soul singer Website: https://www.thesomaliashow.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesomaliashow Key Takeaways: Honour the season you’re in:   Life unfolds in cycles. When you recognise the season you’re moving through, whether it’s growth, rest, learning or letting go, you allow yourself to move with it rather than resisting it. Intuition is a muscle Listening inwardly is a practice. The more you tune into what feels true for you, the more confidently you can make decisions that align with your values, artistry and wellbeing. Saying “yes” to yourself invites serendipity Authenticity creates its own momentum. When you trust your voice and take the opportunities that feel right, you naturally attract the people, spaces and connections meant for you. Enjoyed this episode? Please leave me a 5-star review!  Let’s connect on Instagram https://instagram.com/womendontrushpodcast and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/mariadhrush For more information, free resources and programmes, please visit my website https://mariarush.co.uk