When You Don’t See It, Do It Anyway with Antonia G.M. Lightbourne - Episode 48

There is a girl or boy out there right now who does not know why they are  here. They do not know if it is worth staying. And they need this episode. This week I sat with someone I have admired from a distance, and I am so glad we finally got on that call together. Antonia G.M. Lightbourne is a purpose activist, a youth champion, a speaker, a published author, and the visionary behind a movement that has received official government recognition in the Bahamas. But long before any of that, she was a teenager sitting in darkness, asking God if she even had a reason to be here. Antonia takes us back to the divorce that shattered her world as a child, the depression and low self-esteem that followed her all the way into salvation, the imposter syndrome that had her literally going missing when her name was about to be called. And then she takes us all the way forward to standing before the Prime Minister (of The Bahamas), lining up rocks as a little girl that her grandfather said would one day be people. Yes. That kind of episode. We talk about obedience as an act of courage, what happens when God says go and everything inside you says no, and what it means to die to yourself so that the people assigned to you can actually receive what they need. We talk about Purpose Awareness Month, a whole national movement born from one woman saying yes to a vision she could not yet see clearly. And there is something in this conversation for the person who has been running, for the leader who has been making excuses, for the young person who still does not know what they are here for, and for anyone who has ever felt like the darkness was too familiar, too comfortable, maybe even too safe. It is not too late. It is not too big. And it is not about you anyway. God is more invested in you discovering your purpose than you will ever be. Timestamps: 00:00 Building faith through adversity 04:57 The vision for youth organization 10:16 Coping with parents' divorce 11:59 Overcoming depression and self-doubt 14:35 Finding purpose after loss 17:43 Finding safe spaces as a leader 23:12 Overcoming self-doubt and insecurity 24:08 Overcoming self-doubt and finding purpose 27:10 Trusting God and self-doubt 32:53 The importance of starting 35:20 Inspiring youth through empowerment 37:48 Embracing challenges to find purpose 43:15 Discovering life's purpose 45:01 Finding your childhood passions 48:07 Talking about food with guests #CharisaMunroe #PurposeFinderPodcast #AntoniaLightbourne #PurposeAwarenessMonth #LivingOnPurpose #NoWastedSeason #FaithOverFear #ChristianWomen #KingdomPurpose #ObedienceOverFear #YouthAndPurpose #FindYourWhy #TrustTheProcess #BahamasCreatives #PurposeDriven About the Guest Antonia G.M. Lightbourne is the Founder of Purpose Awareness Month and the Founder and CEO of eNue Global, a branded group of initiatives that includes eNue Media and the eNue Youth Organization. She is the author of Dare to Declare, a book helping young women understand the power of their words, and a certified youth leader with the Ministry of Youth, Sports, and Culture in the Bahamas. Her vibrant communication style has opened doors in radio hosting on Joy 101.9fm, public speaking, and event production. A mentor to many, Antonia has been named among the top 40 most influential youth under 40 in the Bahamas, recognized as a top 48 Millennial by Project Y Bahamas, and honored as the youngest inductee in the first cohort of the Youth Leaders’ Hall of Excellence in 2023. She is a member of Legacy Church under the leadership of Apostle Rosmery Pena. Antonia’s purpose in life is simple: to teach, facilitate, and encourage the discovery of true self and purpose. Follow Charisa on Social Media @charisamunroe1 Check out the website www.charisamunroe.com Join our Purpose Finder Facebook Community Subscribe and listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisaMunroe1 Discover your calling! Download the Purpose Finder Formula and take the first step today: YOUR PURPOSE IS WAITING! Help Us Grow the Purpose Finder Community If today's episode moved something in you, do not keep it to yourself. Share it with a friend, a family member, someone in your circle who is still searching. Let's keep building this community together, one purpose driven story at a time. Love what you're hearing? We would love for you to leave a review! Your words help others find the Purpose Finder Podcast, and every review helps us keep bringing conversations like this one to the community.