Reclaimed & Unashamed Joy: Remembering the Magic Within with Terry Bean

What if joy is not something you find, but something you remember? What if even in the darkest, messiest moments of your life, you have an inner wizard—a part of you that can create magic, shift perspective, and choose how you show up? In this uplifting Wisdom Wednesday conversation, Nyomi sits down with Terry Bean—debut children's book author, life and executive coach, and someone who radiates love and possibility—to talk about reinvention, remembering your magic, and the power of believing that "everything is always working out for me."Terry shares her journey of multiple reinventions, the story behind her children's book "Abracadabra," and how we can all access the inner wizard within us that creates beauty no matter what we're facing. IN THIS EPISODE Terry's Journey of Reinvention:Living multiple lives and reinventing herself over and overNavigating uncertainty, loss, and heavy seasons while holding onto joyBuilding businesses, experiencing crashes, moving across the countryReturning to New York to care for her mother while launching her first bookThe Mantra That Changed Everything:"Everything is always working out for me"How this belief system shapes reality and opens doorsThe power of trusting the journey even when things don't go as plannedWhy Friday's technical difficulties were actually perfect timingThe Inner Wizard & Rose-Colored Glasses:We all have an inner wizard—a magical part of us that can shift perspectiveThe rose-colored glasses you think you lost? You're still wearing themJoy is not something external to find—it's something internal to rememberHow to access your magic even in dark momentsThe Birth of "Abracadabra" - A 14-Year Journey:Conceived in 2010 during a challenging time in Terry's lifeThe story: A young girl named Dani runs from her parents' fighting, finds a branch by the lake, carves it into a wandHer reflection in the water becomes her sage, teaching her about the power withinFinally published in 2024 after years of waiting for the "right time"The Fiverr Miracle:How Terry found her illustrator Junaid Adi on Fiverr for $53Being put off when a man showed up instead of the woman she expectedChoosing to give them a shot anyway—and the magic that followedJunaid's response: "It's the most inspirational child's book I've ever read... If I had this book before age 18, I wouldn't have gone through the crap I went through"Creating 15 illustrations in one month while crying and laughing togetherThe Vision for the Book:Teaching children they have power within them to create beautiful livesHelping kids grow into kinder, more connected adultsThe ripple effect: One child at a time, one parent at a time, changing the worldThe 30-year vision: Kids finding the book again at age 30 to share with their own childrenTerry's Voice & Presence:Frequently told she has "a voice for radio"The power of smooth, warm, grounding energyHow voiceover work and diverse experiences shaped her gift"What haven't you done?" - A resume of joy and diverse experiencesFoundation & Self-Love:Why starting with self-love creates good human beingsTeaching children to trust themselves (without using the word "trust" yet)The importance of intimate relationship with self before teaching it to childrenNyomi's connection: Creating foundation for her three daughters and granddaughter WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR ✅ Anyone who's been through reinvention (or multiple reinventions) ✅ People navigating uncertainty or heavy seasons ✅ Anyone who's forgotten what magic and joy feel like ✅ Parents who want to teach their children about inner power  ✅ Teachers and educators looking for resources on self-trust and magic ✅ Anyone who needs permission to believe "everything is working out for me" ✅ People who've been told they're "too optimistic" or see the world through "rose-colored glasses" ✅ Anyone curious about the creative process and trusting divine timing ABOUT TERRY BEAN Terry Bean is a debut children's book author, life and executive coach, speaker, and someone who believes in magic, joy, and the power of reinvention. Her mantra—"Everything is always working out for me"—has guided her through multiple careers, cross-country moves, business crashes, and now, caregiving for her mother back in New York.Her debut children's book, "Abracadabra," was conceived in 2010 and published in 2024. It tells the story of Dani, a young girl who discovers her inner power through her reflection in a lake. Terry's vision is to help children understand they have the power within them to create beautiful lives—and in turn, grow into kinder, more connected adults.Terry has been told she has "a voice for radio" (and we agree!), and her warm, grounding presence is felt immediately. She's dabbled in voiceover work, built businesses, and lived many lives—all with joy, curiosity, and an unshakeable belief that everything is always working out. ABOUT "ABRACADABRA" - THE BOOKThe Story: Dani is running away from her parents who are fighting. She finds herself by a lake, sees her reflection in the water, and discovers a branch that she carves into a wand. Her reflection becomes her sage—her inner guide—teaching her about the power she carries within her through every stage of life.The Illustrator: Junaid Adi (Jay), visual arts director of kidsbookart.com, created 15 beautiful illustrations in one month. He called it "the most inspirational child's book I've ever read." The Vision:Teach children they have power within themHelp them create beautiful lives from the inside outGrow kinder, more connected adultsChange the world one child at a timeComing Soon:Coloring book companionAvailable for purchase in a couple of weeksRESOURCES & CONNECT WITH TERRY Website: TerryBeanAuthor.comBook purchase links PURCHASE BOOK HEREColoring book informationUpdates and newsEmail: [email protected] What Terry Offers:"Abracadabra" children's bookColoring book companionLife and executive coachingSpeaking engagementsGuidance on reinvention, joy, and trusting the journey #SeasonOfSelfLove #ReclaimedAndUnashamed #WisdomWednesday #ReclaimedJoy #InnerWizard #Abracadabra #ChildrensBooks #Reinvention #EverythingIsWorkingOut #Magic #RoseColoredGlasses #TerryBeanCONNECT WITH NYOMIWebsite: AskNyomi.comInstagram: @AskNyomi 7 @TheSeasonofSelflovepodcastTune in: Ask Nyomi Bridging the Gap - ThursdaysREFLECTION QUESTIONS FROM THE EPISODE What are you reclaiming? Is it your joy? Your optimism? Your belief that everything is working out for you? What are you unashamed of? Your reinvention? Your hard days? Your messy but beautiful journey?FINAL THOUGHT FROM NYOMI "Your magic matters. Your story matters. Your joy is your superpower. Keep choosing you. Keep choosing love. And keep remembering the magic within." TAKE ACTION THIS WEEKRemember your magic: Write down one moment when you shifted perspective and created something beautifulPre-order the book: Visit TerryBeanAuthor.com when purchase links go livePractice the mantra: "Everything is always working out for me"Share with a child: Tell a young person in your life about their inner wizardJournal: Answer the two reflection questions aboveSHARE THIS EPISODE Know someone who needs to remember their magic? Someone going through reinvention? Someone who's forgotten how to access joy? Share this episode. Remind them they're wearing their rose-colored glasses—they just forgot.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-season-of-self-love--6003379/support."Thank you for spending this time with me on The Season of Self Love. Remember, self-love isn't selfish – it's sacred. You are worthy of the love you so freely give to others.If today's episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs this reminder. And don't forget to rate and review the show – it helps us reach more beautiful souls.Connect with me on Instagram @TheRealNyomiBanks and @TheSeasonofSelfLovePodcastvisit theseasonofselflovepodcast.com for resources and our downloadable workbook.Want to be a guest on The Season of Self Love? Send Nyomi Banks a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/171967138753618818df2d7f3Until Monday – keep choosing YOU.This is your girl, the goddess Nyomi Banks. Stay in your season."