Grace, Growth & Business for Women of Color with Amanda Fludd

Send us Fan Mail🎯 Take the Invisible Gift Quiz:https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/You know what to do… so why aren’t you doing it?In this episode of Grace, Growth, and Business, Amanda Fludd explores the fear, hesitation, overthinking, and self-doubt that keep dope women from fully showing up in business, leadership, and life.This conversation is for exceptional women who keep waiting to feel ready before taking action — the entrepreneur, leader, creative, or professional who knows she has gifts but keeps pulling back when it’s time to move.Amanda shares:why fear isn’t actually the problemhow hesitation quietly steals opportunities, confidence, and visibilitythe mindset shifts needed to stop shrinking and start executinghow to build consistency even when motivation disappearspractical ways to move through fear and start showing up anywayThis episode blends mindset coaching, emotional insight, leadership development, and personal growth for women who are ready to stop sitting on their gifts and start building with what they already have.If you’ve been struggling with confidence, visibility, consistency, fear of failure, or trusting yourself enough to move forward — this episode is for you.—📩 Get The Weekly Unlock — one email, one insight, one action, every Friday:https://amandafludd.com/the-weekly-unlock/⚡️ Need a Coach or Speaker?→ www.amandafludd.com🙌 If this episode spoke to you, share it with 2 powerful women in your life.🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com

Send us Fan MailBuilding something meaningful is hard — and nobody says that enough.In this episode, I get honest about the guilt, doubt, and loneliness that comes with being a woman who builds. I share what I've been carrying while planning our 4th annual retreat, why Moses is the ultimate reluctant leader, and what I actually do when the emotional weight of responsibility tries to talk me out of my purpose.We talk about:• Why the people who started with you may not finish with you• The "groaning in the spirit" that has no words• How feelings and body sensations talk you out of purpose• What my mom taught me about getting away• What you're willing to put down so you can pick yourself up• Trusting the unknown — including the time I missed my flight to my own retreatIf you've ever whispered "God, take this from me" — this one is for you, sis.🌴 4 spots left for our retreat in Costa Rica — July 9-13, 2026. $300 deposit holds your spot: https://renewconnectrestore.com/booking-details/📩 Get The Weekly Unlock — one email, one insight, one action, every Friday: https://amandafludd.com/the-weekly-unlock/🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com

Send us Fan MailYou did the hard thing. You got the promotion, started the business, left the toxic environment — and somehow, it still doesn't feel the way you thought it would. The overthinking is still there. The pressure is still there. And you can't figure out why.In this episode, Amanda Fludd breaks down a pattern that high-achieving women know all too well but rarely have language for: changing your environment without changing the beliefs you carry into it. Using the story of Moses and the Israelites leaving Egypt, Amanda unpacks why our nervous systems don't automatically reset when our circumstances improve — and what it actually takes to stop the old patterns from following you into your next level.You'll learn:Why success can still feel like survival mode (and what's really driving it)What "hidden luggage" is and how it quietly sabotages new opportunities, promotions, and seasons of growthHow deeply wired beliefs around responsibility, worth, and safety keep recreating the same stress in brand-new situationsThe 1% shift that helps you start dismantling old patterns without overhauling your entire lifeThe one question to ask yourself this week if you're tired of getting in your own wayIf you've ever worked hard to get somewhere and still felt stuck, this episode will help you understand why — and what to do about it.Ready to go deeper? If you're tired of carrying patterns that don't belong in your current season, the EMDR Intensive is the reset you've been needing. Learn more → https://amandafludd.com/therapyintensive/Get weekly confidence and mindset coaching delivered to your inbox. Join The Weekly Unlock newsletter → https://bit.ly/newsandnuggetsGrace, Growth & Business is the podcast for ambitious women unpacking the internal patterns shaping how they lead, build, and show up in their work and lives.🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com

Send us Fan MailI didn’t sit down knowing what this episode would lean into, but I knew it was time to come back.In the season two opener of Grace, Growth, and Business, I share how a simple act of obedience reminded me that God moves when we show up and often in ways that aren’t even about us.It's a good conversation about what happens when we drift from purpose, how fear and disappointment quietly pull us out of position, and why God doesn’t need more from you — He works with what you already have.This episode is for the woman who’s been hesitating, wondering whether she's waited too long, whether she's ready for the new position, or whether the challenges have a purpose. This might just be your sign to step back in.📩 Stay Connected:Join the newsletter for weekly confidence + mindset coaching  →https://bit.ly/newsandnuggetsFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amanda.fludd🎁 Grab the free guide: When Being Good Still Isn't Enough as Black Women → https://bit.ly/goodenoughworkbook⚡️ Need a Coach for this season? My details → www.amandafludd.com🙌 If this episode spoke to you, share it with one woman in your life.🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com

Send us Fan MailWhen You Want to Quit—But You’ve Already StartedWelcome back to Grace, Growth & Business—the podcast for women who refuse to shrink back, even when the journey feels messy. I’m Amanda Fludd, the Queen of Quiet Power and Bold Presence, and today I’ve got a short but powerful reminder for every woman who’s ever thought: “Why am I even doing this?”If you’ve felt tired, inconsistent, or ready to give up while everyone else seems ahead—this episode is for you.We’re breaking down:Why consistency is hard (and why that doesn’t mean you’re failing)The real enemy to progress (hint: it’s not laziness—it’s shame)How small, imperfect steps stack up to real momentumWhy progress > perfection, purpose > pressure, and action > aestheticsA practical mindset shift: A.C.T.I.O.N.—Any Choice Today Is Over NothingYou don’t need a perfect season or flawless strategy. You need courage to keep coming back—again and again—because where there is movement, there is hope.If you’ve been stuck in self-doubt, waiting for the “right” time, this episode is your push to keep building, keep showing up, and keep honoring the call on your life—even when it’s hard.✨ Listen in, share this with a friend, and let me know the one thought you’re taking with you today.📩 Stay Connected:Join the newsletter for weekly confidence + mindset coaching  →https://bit.ly/newsandnuggetsGrab the free guide: 5 Steps to Reset Your Mindset & Stop Shrinking → https://bit.ly/45HAMPvFollow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/amanda.fludd🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com

Send us Fan MailSis, let’s get real for a second. That inner voice telling you “I’m lazy… I can’t stay consistent… I’m always behind”? That’s not the truth. What feels like a motivation problem is often your body waving the red flag, saying “I’m done.”In this episode, we’re flipping the script on motivation. You’ll learn:Why your nervous system might be shutting you down (and what it’s really trying to tell you).How negative self-talk keeps you stuck in survival mode.Simple, life-aligned shifts you can make so action feels lighter instead of draining.This is not about grinding harder or piling on more shame. It’s about honoring your capacity, giving yourself permission to slow down, and building strategy that supports your system and your goals.If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind, or like something is wrong with you because you just can't keep up with your goals, or get it together—this conversation will remind you about a truth we don't talk about enough and a better way forward.🙌 If this episode spoke to you, share it with 2 powerful women in your life and make sure to subscribe!🔗 Need guided support to plan your next season with peace instead of hustle? Join Amanda’s quarterly planning session. It's FREE: https://bit.ly/q4plansOr  grab the free guide: 5 Steps to Reset Your Mindset & Stop Shrinking → https://bit.ly/45HAMPv🙌 Here’s a little gift just for our listeners: Visit designsbytee3.com and use code POD10 at checkout to get 10% off your first order of branded merchandise for your business or event.That’s POD10 for 10% off — go on, wear your values loud and proudpersonal growth podcast, women of color entrepreneurs, motivation 🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com

Send us Fan MailWhat would you say if you could sit down with your younger self? In this episode, I guide you through a powerful visualization exercise to reconnect with the girl you once were — the one who dreamed big, pushed through fear, and carried resilience long before you realized it.Together, we’ll explore how to:Use the science of visualization to rewire your brain for courage and clarityHeal the grip of fear, doubt, and perfectionism that keeps you shrinkingSpeak life over your past and future self so you can lead with confidence and visionThis conversation is for every woman of color entrepreneur, leader, coach, and creator who knows she’s built for more but needs a reminder of just how powerful she really is.✨ Don’t just listen — share this episode with two important women in your life who need to hear these words, too.📩 Stay Connected:Join the newsletter for weekly confidence + mindset coaching  →https://bit.ly/newsandnuggetsGrab the free guide: 5 Steps to Reset Your Mindset & Stop Shrinking → https://bit.ly/45HAMPvpersonal growth podcast, women of color entrepreneurs, visualization for confidence, overcome perfectionism and fear, mindset, visualization, mindset coaching for Black women 🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com

Send us Fan MailYou’ve done the work. You’ve got the degrees, the experience, the receipts. So why are you still second-guessing yourself and overthinking all the details?In this episode, we unpack what’s really behind the overwhelm — especially for high-achieving women, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are secretly struggling. We’ll talk about:The beliefs that quietly cap your confidence and energyHow cultural messages around work and worth shape our hustleThe cost of invisibility (even when you're performing at a high level)What to do when therapy, courses, and affirmations aren’t enoughThis is your invitation to stop building on beliefs that no longer serve you — and start reclaiming your time, energy, and presence.🔗 Download the free workbook: When Being Good Still Isn’t Enoughhttps://bit.ly/goodenoughworkbook 📍 Want coaching or retreat details? Visit www.renewconnectrestore.compersonal growth podcast, overthinking, anxiety, wellness retreat blackwomeninleadership, burnout, black women healing 🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com

Send us Fan MailIn a season of pivots, growth, and next-level living, there’s one thing we don’t talk about enough: capacity.You can’t move forward, sustain success, or heal burnout without it. In this episode, we explore what it really means to create space — not just for your business or leadership — but for the life you're called to build.If you’ve been running on autopilot, carrying more than you were designed to hold, and craving a reset — this conversation is your invitation to finally listen. Because real pivots don’t just take courage. They take capacity.✨ And if you’re ready to go deeper? Renew. Connect. Restore. — our signature luxury retreat — is the space to begin.I'm going to speak it into existence that one day it will be named Essence Magazine’s Top 10 Retreats to Attend, Renew. Connect. Restore. is not just another getaway. It’s an expert-led retreat, hosted by Amanda Fludd, LCSW-R, psychotherapist and business visibility and executive wellness coach for high-achieving Black women who lead, seeking emotional wellness, healing, true rest, and sustainable growth.Designed with top-tier workshops, transformational experiences, and built-in rest, this experience ensures emotional safety and realignment — not just temporary escape.If you’re ready to experience a retreat where you can exhale, reconnect, and come back home to who you are- this is it, and it starts with capacity.Spots are limited. Reserve your space now and come home to yourself — www.renewconnectrestore.com.#personalgrowthpodcast #wellnessretreat #blackwomeninleadership #burnoutrecovery #blackgirlrest #blackwomenhelaing #leadership #womenwholead #pivotseason🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com

Send us Fan MailWhat if the version of you that everyone praises—the strong one, the responsible one, the achiever—was never meant to be your forever home?In this episode, Amanda Fludd speaks directly to the high-achieving woman who feels stuck in cycles of overfunctioning, emotional exhaustion, and quiet guilt. You’ve built the life they told you to be proud of. And yet, it still feels like a cage.Together, we unpack: 🔒 The self-built prison of survival, perfection, and self-denial 🧠 Why many women of color unknowingly shrink to stay safe or be accepted 🔥 How to stop playing small and start leading from your whole, healed self 👑 What it looks like to honor the woman you’re becoming—without waiting for more healing, permission, or applauseThis isn’t just about fear. It’s about freedom. And the courage to become who you already are.Ready to stop shrinking and lead with bold clarity? Join the Couch to Business Collective: https://bit.ly/BusinessSkool Connect with Amanda: www.instagram.com/amanda.fludd Retreat With Us: www.renewconnectrestore.com🎧 Loved this episode? Like it, and please share this with two people who need to hear it. And leave a comment or review to let us know how you choose grace in your journey.leadership, black women who podcast, business coaching for women, Emotional Healing, Black Women Leaders, Self-Worth, Leadership, Healing 🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com

Send us Fan MailHey, Soulful CEOs! In this episode, I unpack the heavy truth about guilt, self-criticism, and the internal pressure that high-achieving women carry—especially women of color building bold careers, businesses, and legacies.You’ll hear why that creeping sense of “not enoughness” is a lie, how it shows up in leadership, and what it actually takes to move forward when the voice in your head says you’ve already failed.Inside this episode, you’ll learn: – Why guilt isn’t a motivator—it’s a mindset trap – How to recognize when guilt is masking deeper stories of shame and over-responsibility – A powerful reflection to help you question old narratives and emotional responses  – Five ways to move forward with grace instead of grinding through guilt This is a call back to wholeness. Because grace isn’t weakness—it opens the door to wisdom. Want to keep growing with Amanda?✨ Join the Couch to Business Collective — a powerful coaching community for women of color who are ready to lead, grow, and monetize their expertise without burnout: https://bit.ly/BusinessSkool✨ Grab the Bankable Goals Workshop — your guided 90-day plan to create results with clarity, strategy, and soul for your next 90 days: https://bit.ly/bankablegoals🌴 Want to go deeper—in person? Join the waitlist for our 2025 Healing & Leadership Retreat, where high-achieving women of color come to rest, reset, and rise. → www.renewconnectrestore.com🎧 Loved this episode? Like it, and please share this with two people who need to hear it. And leave a comment or review to let us know how you choose grace in your journey.#graceoverguilt #leadership #blackwomenwhopodcast #businesscoachingforwomen #impostersyndrome🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com

Send us Fan MailEver feel like you're carrying the world but standing still?Today’s episode serves as a reminder that staying stuck isn’t a strength, and pushing harder isn’t the only way forward.We’re digging into the hidden ways overachievement, fear, and outdated expectations keep ambitious women — especially Black women leaders and entrepreneurs — trapped in lives and businesses that no longer fit. And more importantly, I’m showing you how to pivot with grace, clarity, and courage.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why getting stuck feels like loyalty — but costs your futureHow to recognize the signs that it’s time to shiftPermission to redefine success without guiltThe small moves that rebuild your momentum and leadership energyBecause pivoting isn’t quitting. Pivoting is choosing yourself.Ready to rebuild your goals with structure and soul? Join me inside the Couch to Business Collective — a community designed to help Black women service-based entrepreneurs move from stuck to bankable with confidence. → Learn more: [insert Skool link]🎯 Need help mapping your next chapter? Save your spot for our Bankable Goals Workshop — the ultimate space to plan your next 90 days with clarity, action, and ease. → Sign up here: https://bit.ly/90daybankableIf this episode hits home, share it with a powerhouse friend who’s ready to evolve and make sure to help a girl out and subscribe!! Your next chapter isn’t a destination — it’s a decision.Grace Growth Leadership, Business, Leadership Development,  Permission To Pivot, Black Women, Entrepreneurs, confidence, Personal Growth Podcast 🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com

Send us Fan MailBlack women are known for their strength and resilience, but what does courage truly look like in the professional world? In this episode of Courage Over Fear, I dive into the real meaning of courage—not just pushing forward, but knowing when to step back, set boundaries, and reclaim your power.I’ll share:✅ How fear, imposter syndrome, and overwhelm hold us back in our careers ✅ Why small, courageous actions build long-term confidence ✅ My personal story of leaving a stable job to pursue my purpose ✅ Three powerful reflection questions to help you step into your power ✅ A challenge to help you take action NOW toward your goalsIf you’ve ever felt stuck, questioned your potential, or wondered how to navigate your career with confidence, this episode is for you! 🎙️💡 Let’s Connect! 💬 Share your biggest takeaway in the comments or DM me on Instagram @amanda.flood 📩 Want more mindset shifts? Subscribe & Leave a Review to help more ambitious women find this podcast!Or join us over in our business community, connecting strategy and mindset: https://bit.ly/BusinessSkool🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com

Send us Fan MailHow many times have you looked back and thought, If only …  If only I had left that job, launched that business, taken that trip, or bet on myself—where would I be now?In this episode, we’re diving deep into the cycle of procrastination, perfectionism, and fear that keeps us from taking action. I’ll share my own journey of waiting too long to start this podcast, the emotional resistance that kept me stuck, and why I’m finally moving forward—even in uncertainty.We’ll explore: ✨ The cycle of delay ✨ The hidden fear behind "getting ready" (aka procrastination in disguise) ✨ Why clarity comes in action, not before it ✨ How to shift from “If only I…” to “I’m doing it now.”This space is for ambitious women of color navigating leadership, purpose, and life on their terms—so if you’ve been waiting for the “perfect” moment, let’s break that cycle today.Homework Questions:🔹 What’s the thing you’re finally choosing to start? 🔹 Where are you waiting for certainty before taking action? 🔹 Where can you move forward even in indecision?Let’s talk about it—drop your answers in the comments or journal about them today.🎧 Listen in, get inspired, and let’s move forward together.🚀 Ready? Hit play, and let’s go!The Business Collective mentioned in the episode for women of color: https://bit.ly/BusinessSkoolReady to get coached on this? www.amandafludd.com/coaching 🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com

Send us Fan Mail You probably know when things aren't going well in your life or business, but did you realize you might be the problem? It's a tough pill to swallow, but often, our biggest roadblocks are self-created. In today’s episode, we peel back the layers of just showing up versus showing up committed. Are you merely interested or are you fully committed to your dreams and goals? We’re getting honest about why you might not be seeing the progress you expect. It’s not about self blame and being even harder on yourself than you already are—it’s about understanding and adjusting your approach. I've got the questions you NEED to ask that will push you to evaluate your efforts and intentions. Are they aligned, or are you letting down the purpose you claim to champion? Join us for a candid discussion that will help you clarify your commitment and align your actions with your ambitions.Catch up with Mindset & Visibility Coach Amanda on:Website: www.amandafludd.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/amanda.fluddLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-fludd/For the boss women ready to level up in our community: https://bit.ly/BusinessSkoolThis episode is a must-listen if you’re ready to take a hard look at what’s driving you or sabotaging your operations. Tune in and make sure to like and share the episode with two dope women you know! 🎁 Want to see what you can create or sell using your expertise? Take the invisible gifts Quiz! She's free: https://amandafludd.com/invisible-gift-quiz/ ⚡️ Looking for a Coach or Speaker? My details → www.amandafludd.com