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EPISODE · Aug 5, 2026 · 21 MIN

Turning Adversity into Opportunity: The Inspiring Story of Nakia Navarro | The Making of Me

from THE MAKING OF ME · host Aro Benaiah Kehinde

What happens when life keeps handing you setbacks — do you fold, or do you build something out of the wreckage?In this inspiring episode of The Making of Me Podcast, Nakia Navarro — author, entrepreneur, educator, and single mother — shares how she turned every closed door into a blueprint for something new. From building nonprofits from the ground up to starting businesses, earning two master's degrees, and raising children all at once, Nakia didn't wait for opportunity — she created it.🎯 In this episode, you'll discover:How Nakia built nonprofits and businesses from scratch by creating what she could not findWhat it really looked like to raise children, run organizations, and earn two master's degrees simultaneouslyThe role of faith and resourcefulness in turning her biggest setbacks into her greatest fuelHow she navigated the unique challenges of being a single mother and entrepreneur at the same timeWhy Nakia learned to turn heartbreak into humor — and how that shift changed everythingThe hard-earned wisdom she wants every person facing obstacles to walk away withIf you're in a season of setbacks and wondering how to turn the pain into purpose — Nakia's story will move you, motivate you, and show you exactly what's possible.🔗 Explore Nakia Navarro's work & books: https://www.nknavarro.com/🔗 Connect with Nakia on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AUTHORNK📌 Don't forget to:👍 Like this video if it inspired you🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode💬 Comment below — What's one adversity in your life that ended up opening a door you never expected?#Adversity #MakingOfMePodcast #NakiaNavarro #Entrepreneurship #SingleMother #Faith #Resourcefulness #Inspiration #Podcast #PersonalGrowth #Resilience #Opportunity #WomenInBusiness #Transformation #Motivation

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