She's In Her Grown Woman Bag | Identity, Authenticity, & Stop Explaining Yourself

Welcome to the very first episode of Note to Herself — the podcast for women 40+ who are done editing themselves.In Episode 1, “She’s In Her Grown Woman Bag,” hosts Kia and Krystel dive into identity, authenticity, midlife growth, and what it really means to stop over-explaining yourself.We’re talking about: ✨ The difference between finding yourself vs. truly knowing yourself✨ Why women in their 40s feel more settled✨ The exhaustion of constantly explaining and proving yourself✨ Getting married young and growing into different people✨ Success, visibility, and performing identity✨ Marriage, divorce, independence, and personal evolution✨ Religion, spirituality, and claiming your identity without apology✨ The “If I live to 80…” question that can change your life✨ People-pleasing, alignment vs. belonging, and self-awareness________________________________________________🎙 About Note to Herself Note to Herself is a podcast for women navigating life after 40 — identity shifts, relationships, healing, authenticity, self-awareness, and building a soft life that’s real (not performative).Hosted by longtime friends Kia McCallister-Young and Krystel Spell, each episode includes:🔥 Hot Flash (our hot takes)✨ Life’s Little Luxuries💬 The Conversation (real talk about life in your second act)📝 A Note to Herself (personal reflections and letters to our past selves) _______________________________________________💌 Join Our Community If you'd like to watch this and other episodes, we invite you to subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@NotetoHerselfWant deeper reflection prompts and weekly intention-setting? Sign up for Noted, our free weekly newsletter: 👉 https://www.notetoherselfpodcast.com Follow, be social, and engage with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/notetoherselfpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notetoherselfpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/notetoherself__________________________________________________Special thanks to the talented collaborators who help bring Note to Herself to life:🎬 Production:R. Cadell Cook — House Cat CreativeDirecting, Filming, Audio & Post Productionhttps://housecatcreative.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rcadellcook/💐 Studio Set Design & Filming Location:Patricia Sterling — Sincerely PS Events and Designhttps://www.sincerelypseventsanddesign.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sincerelypseventsanddesign/💄 Makeup:Denyelle D. Beautyhttps://www.denyelledbeauty.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denyelledbeauty/