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I Won't Belong

by Ericka Manley

I Won’t Belong is a short-form podcast that dives beneath the surface of everyday life. What you'll find is that there are positives in everything! Too often we look at our situations and immediately get lost in the negatives. It’s time to flip that! No more fear. No more discouragement. No more limited beliefs. Pulling from personal experiences, I’ll be showing you how changing your perspective becomes the ultimate key to unlocking your happiness! Don’t worry.. I Won’t Be Long 😉

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Episodes

  1. It's All Connected! (Season M3 Finale)

    On the final episode, I bring everything full circle! I'm catching you up on what I've been up to, and the additional steps I've taken to get myself out of the season that was affecting me so much. Sometimes, life requires you to re-learn yourself. We experience so many different changes at many...

  2. ..And Then There’s Anxiety (pt. 2 - Social Anxiety)

    On this episode, I continue to share my recent experiences with anxiety. This time diving more into how it’s affected me socially, and the impact its had on my return to podcasting.⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Tune in as I talk through what’s been holding me back, and my plans for getting back to Me.⁣

  3. ..And Then There’s Anxiety (pt. 1)

    “Where focus goes, energy flows.”⁣ ⁣ On this episode, I speak openly about the increased level of anxiety I’ve been experiencing and how it’s affected me personally. ⁣ ⁣ Focus plays a huge role in this. I took some time to research how to focus on the positives and “what is” vs. the negatives in...

  4. These Moods Be Swingin’!

    Episode 2 will highlight my thoughts surrounding my mood swings and the overthinking that has brought them on. This has by far been one of my biggest challenges to overcome in this phase, simply because this isn’t something that just impacts me, but those around as well. Often times, negative...

  5. Talking Through It..

    Season M3 starts out with me simply talking through it… A crucial conversation with a not so nice client helped me realize that only I could give power to the negativity spewed my way. This episode was the turning point in all I had been dealing with over the last 12 or so months. I did things...

  6. Lifting The Surface of.. Adapting to Relocation

    On this episode, I'm joined by special guest, Adarius Davis, who shares his story on how he was motivated to move across the country, the toll it ultimately took on himself and his family, and his secret for pushing through. Tune in!!

  7. Lifting The Surface of.. Mixing Business w/ Friendships

    On this episode, I tell the story of how what I thought would be my dream career, actually turned out to be the stepping stone that I needed to get me in the space that was meant for me all along! Fair warning - this one got kinda long ;)

  8. Lifting The Surface of.. Life After Loss

    On this episode, I'm joined by a special guest, who shares her story of an unimaginable loss. She details her experience throughout this difficult journey as she navigated through grief, depression, hopelessness but most importantly.. how she still managed to find purpose for her life after loss....

  9. Lifting The Surface of.. New Beginnings

    IWBL is finally back with Season 2! On this episode, I'll be catching you up on all that's happened in these last 5 months. From moving, to my first merch launch, to joining business with my best friend! The experiences I've endured along the way.. - the doubt, the worry, the "NO's", the...

  10. Lifting the Surface of.. The Mid-Season Finale

    We've made it to the Mid-Season Finaleeee!! For this episode, I'll be talking about how incredible of a journey this has been so far. From starting off with a podcast, to the goals accomplished along the way, and to ultimately growing this into a much bigger opportunity than I could have…

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  11. Lifting the Surface of.. Protesting to Action

    In this episode, I'll be talking to you guys about my experiences with protesting, my recent experience at the March on Washington, and my answer to the question that follows each protest - "What's Next"?

  12. Lifting the Surface of.. Navigating Your Journey

    Checking in! On this episode, I’m discussing my experience with navigating my most recent journey of podcasting, conquering the challenges along the way, and sharing a little of what’s to come!

  13. Lifting the Surface of.. Change

    How do you respond when you're thrown out of your routine? Do you embrace it? Get frightened? Anxious? When it came to change, my natural reaction was to question it— sometimes, get overwhelmed. On this episode, I’m discussing my experiences with difficult changes, that in the end taught me how…

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  14. Lifting the Surface of.. Being Single pt. 2 (ft. Special Guests)

    Imagine you and your friends having a good time, just kicking it, choppin' it up, LAUGHING lol and giving advice.. It's been awhile since a lot of us have had that moment, (thanks to COVID🙄), so I decided to bring that moment to you! On this episode, I was able to bring some friends along for a...

  15. Lifting the Surface of.. Being Single

    At some point, we‘ve all been there.. felt it, seen it.. The mark of ‘Being Single’. On this episode, I’ll be breaking down how the stigmas associated with this status, led me to placing my value/worth in the hands of someone else. Join me as I discuss my experiences with dating and relationships...

  16. Lifting the Surface of.. Being Outspoken

    On this episode, I discuss my journey to discovering my voice. I haven't always been the most outspoken individual, and as a result of that, I've experienced a lot of things that could have been avoided. Not knowing my worth, meant accepting any worth given to me. Not knowing my voice, meant...

  17. Lifting the Surface of.. Mental Health (Mental Healing) *TRIGGER WARNING*

    On this episode, I address Mental Health as there is still a stigma surrounding this topic, preventing those who are in need to heal. It wasn't until recently that I realized I was one of those people who needed healing before I could fully devote myself to helping others. So today, I confront...

  18. Lifting the Surface of.. Breaking The Cycle pt. 3 (My Story)

    Breaking the cycle isn't easy. Especially when the cycle's you have to break aren't visibly bad. On this episode, I discuss my own personal battle with breaking through generational cycle's that I once found comfort in. This is my story of how, with a push :), I was able to let go of tradition…

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  19. Lifting the Surface of.. Breaking The Cycle pt. 2 (w/ Special Guests)

    This episode, I will be hosting my very first guests, two motivational and influential friends of mine: Regal and Ziggy! Join us as they get candid about their experience with breaking cycles, what's kept them motivated, and how they plan to continue to inspire the generations to come. We're...

  20. Lifting the Surface of.. Breaking The Cycle

    From marching and letting our voices ring out in the streets, to bringing our calls for justice and accountability to the front door of a system that has been on the wrong side of justice one time too many - the Revolution is here. For this episode, join me as I walk us through a Cycle that has...

  21. Lifting the Surface of.. Being Black in America

    This episode comes days after the murder of George Floyd surfaces, adding to the many lists of black victims who have died at the hands of Police. Join as I walk you through the reality of being Black in America - break down why we are tired - and remind you of why we still rise.

  22. Lifting the Surface of.. Chasing Your Passion

    On this episode, I discuss my journey of discovering and going after my passion. Come along as I reflect on the negative stigmas faced along the way, and uncover how the ultimate lesson in this discovery, is staying true to yourself.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

I Won’t Belong is a short-form podcast that dives beneath the surface of everyday life. What you'll find is that there are positives in everything! Too often we look at our situations and immediately get lost in the negatives. It’s time to flip that! No more fear. No more discouragement. No more limited beliefs. Pulling from personal experiences, I’ll be showing you how changing your perspective becomes the ultimate key to unlocking your happiness! Don’t worry.. I Won’t Be Long 😉

HOSTED BY

Ericka Manley

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I Won’t Belong is a short-form podcast that dives beneath the surface of everyday life. What you'll find is that there are positives in everything! Too often we look at our situations and immediately get lost in the negatives. It’s time to flip that! No more fear. No more discouragement. No more...

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I Won't Belong is created and hosted by Ericka Manley.
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