Reclaiming My Voice

Marva Jean reflects on the past year and shares her word for the year, 'renewal.' She discusses the top 10 things she learned, her transition into human resources, the importance of listening to her body, and the impact of reclaiming her voice. Marva Jean also highlights her advocacy work and the skills she has acquired, emphasizing the theme of growth and personal development.TakeawaysRenewalReflectionChapters00:00 Reflection and Renewal01:22 Lessons Learned02:13 Transition and Growth04:05 Advocacy and Skills05:22 Reclaiming Voice

Marva Jean introduces the upcoming changes to the podcast and shares her excitement for the new segments. She then delves into the topic of faith without works, emphasizing the importance of taking action. The conversation concludes with a call to move past the planning phase and into the execution stage.TakeawaysEmbracing faith and taking actionMoving past the planning phase into executionChapters00:00 Introduction to Dear Black Women God Said00:55 Exciting Changes and New Segments01:25 Faith Without Works is Dead02:20 Taking Action and Moving Forward

The conversation focuses on the theme of 'Your Body Keeps the Score' and the importance of listening to the signals of the body. It emphasizes the need for black women to slow down, prioritize self-care, and recognize the signs of physical and emotional distress.TakeawaysSelf-care is essential for black womenListening to the body's signals is crucialChapters00:00 Prayer for Discernment and Rest

The conversation focuses on the topic of discernment and wisdom, emphasizing the importance of recognizing God's voice and seeking wisdom in everyday life.TakeawaysDiscernment is recognizing God's voice over the voices of others.Seeking wisdom from God is essential for making decisions in life.Chapters00:00 Recognizing God's Voice00:57 The Importance of Discernment

The conversation focuses on the symbolism of water in the Bible and its representation of growth, life, cleansing, the Holy Spirit, nourishment, and faithfulness. It emphasizes the importance of watering what you want to grow and being mindful of the seeds you are sowing in your life.TakeawaysWater represents growth and lifeBe mindful of what you are watering in your lifeChapters00:00 Symbolism of Water in the Bible00:57 Watering What You Want to Grow

Marva Jean shares a message of vulnerability and the importance of pouring out one's heart to God. She emphasizes the need to let go of burdens and live fully in faith.TakeawaysVulnerability as honesty, humility, and courageLetting go of burdens to live fully in faithChapters00:00 The Power of Vulnerability00:56 Pouring Out Your Heart to God01:52 Letting Go of Burdens

The conversation explores the concept of purpose and how it is discovered, shaped, and fulfilled. It emphasizes the idea that purpose comes from God and extends beyond job titles. The speaker encourages patience and prayer in seeking God's purpose for one's life.TakeawaysPurpose is discovered, not earnedGod's purpose extends beyond job titlesChapters00:00 Discovering Purpose01:23 Shaping Purpose02:31 Fulfilling Purpose

The conversation addresses the concept of overfunctioning and its impact on individuals, particularly black women. It emphasizes the need to recognize personal boundaries and prioritize self-care to avoid exhaustion and resentment.TakeawaysOverfunctioning leads to exhaustion and resentmentRecognizing and respecting personal boundariesChapters00:00 Setting Boundaries and Self-Care

The conversation focuses on the theme of courage over fear, particularly in the context of the experiences of black women. It explores the impact of fear on decision-making and the importance of making choices that align with personal values and aspirations.TakeawaysCourage is not the absence of fear, but the decision to move forward despite fear.The importance of making decisions that are right for oneself, rather than succumbing to external pressures.Chapters00:00 The Power of Courage

The episode focuses on the theme of mindfulness and its importance in finding peace and tranquility. It explores the concept of mindfulness, its practice, and its connection to inner peace and faith.TakeawaysMindfulness is about being present and finding peace in the moment.Practicing mindfulness involves releasing distractions and focusing on God's presence for inner peace.Chapters00:00 The Power of Mindfulness00:55 Practicing Mindfulness01:21 Mindfulness and Peace of Mind

The episode explores the concept of mindfulness and its significance in finding peace and tranquility. It delves into the practice of meditation, living in the moment, and the power of releasing worries to experience God's peace.TakeawaysMindfulness is about finding stillness and living in the present moment.Releasing worries and distractions to God can lead to experiencing perfect peace.Chapters00:00 The Power of Mindfulness01:49 Letting Go and Finding Peace

The conversation focuses on the importance of honesty and integrity, emphasizing the negative impact of lying and exaggeration. It encourages black women to embrace truth and authenticity in their words and actions, reflecting the character of God.TakeawaysEmbrace truth and authenticityValue integrity over imageChapters00:00 The Impact of Lying00:56 Walking in Integrity01:24 Character and Reputation

The conversation focuses on the themes of ego, pride, and seeking approval from man versus seeking approval from God. It emphasizes the idea that ultimate approval comes from the Lord and encourages the audience to put pride and ego aside and work in the name of the Lord.TakeawaysUltimate approval comes from the LordPut pride and ego aside and work in the name of the LordChapters00:00 Ego and Pride00:59 Seeking Approval01:21 Ultimate Approval from the Lord

The conversation centers around the importance of family, the significance of legacy building, and the value of family reunions as a means of connecting with relatives and celebrating shared history. It emphasizes the need to embrace family connections and foster unconditional love within the family unit.TakeawaysFamily reunions serve as a platform for learning about family history and legacy.Embracing family connections and fostering unconditional love is essential for personal growth and fulfillment.Chapters00:00 The Significance of Family00:53 Legacy Building and Family Roots01:18 The Value of Family Reunions01:46 Embracing Family Connections

The recording discusses the impact of words and the importance of using language that edifies and builds up others. It emphasizes the need to be mindful of the words we speak and the impact they have on those around us.TakeawaysMindful CommunicationEdifying LanguageChapters00:00 Prayer for Mindful Communication

The conversation explores the relationship between anger and hurt, the physical and emotional impact of anger, and the importance of releasing anger for emotional well-being. It emphasizes the need to address and release anger to achieve emotional healing and well-being.TakeawaysAnger as a response to hurtReleasing anger for emotional well-beingChapters00:00 Understanding Anger and Hurt01:22 The Physical and Emotional Impact of Anger02:20 Releasing Anger for Emotional Well-being

I Don’t Always Talk Like This is a documentary exploring how Black women navigate code-switching in professional, educational, leadership, and social spaces. Through honest personal stories, the film examines the pressure to soften our voices, adjust our language, minimize our power, and perform professionalism for the comfort of others. It also considers the emotional cost of constantly shifting—and what it means for Black women to reclaim their authentic voices without apology.

The conversation focuses on the theme of obedience to God's will and the importance of discernment in following His guidance. It emphasizes the idea that obedience comes before outcome and encourages individuals to focus on what God has already given them.TakeawaysObedience comes before outcomeFocus on what God has already givenChapters00:00 Obedience and God's Will01:22 Discernment and Clarity02:18 Stewardship and Obedience

The episode discusses the wisdom of silence and knowing when to speak. It emphasizes the importance of using words with restraint and discerning when to hold back or speak up. The message encourages black women to seek guidance from God in determining when to be silent and when to speak.TakeawaysSilence can be a source of wisdomDiscernment is key in knowing when to speak and when to be silentChapters00:00 The Wisdom of Silence02:13 Knowing When to Speak03:09 Seeking Guidance from God

The episode begins with acknowledgment and scripture reading, followed by a discussion on mental illness and neurodivergence. It then explores support from churches and a grant from Morehouse School of Medicine. The conversation concludes with a focus on embracing neurodiversity and finding the right balance of church and professional care.TakeawaysGod sees black womenChurches support mental healthChapters00:00 Acknowledgment and Scripture00:51 Mental Illness and Neurodivergence01:46 Church Support and Grant02:13 Embracing Neurodiversity

The conversation explores the concept of vision and its significance in guiding one's purpose and actions. It emphasizes the importance of clarity, simplicity, and mobilization in a vision, as well as the need for patience and persistence in its manifestation.TakeawaysVision provides clarity and mobilizes action.Patience and persistence are essential in the realization of a vision.Chapters00:00 The Power of Vision01:29 Clarity and Mobilization02:25 Patience and Persistence

The conversation explores the themes of humbling oneself before the Lord and resilience in the face of adversity. It delves into the idea of anchoring one's soul in the Lord and finding strength in the midst of challenges.TakeawaysHumbling oneself before the LordResilience in the face of adversityChapters00:00 Humbling Oneself Before the Lord00:56 Resilience in the Face of Adversity

In this powerful season finale of Reclaiming My Voice, Dr. Marva Jean Tutt sits down with her nephew, Justin “I’m Gucci” Stevens, for an honest conversation about his journey of recovery. Justin shares the struggles, lessons, and turning points that shaped his path—and what it takes to keep choosing healing one day at a time.This episode is a testimony to resilience, redemption, and the power of reclaiming your life and your voice. Whether you are navigating recovery yourself or loving someone through it, Justin’s story offers hope: your past does not have to determine your future.You were never meant to be silent.

The conversation explores the impact of hustle culture on rest and the soul, reflecting on personal experiences and societal influences. It emphasizes the need for rest and the recognition of identity beyond productivity.TakeawaysRest is essential for the soulIdentity is found in God, not in productivityChapters00:00 Rest and Hustle Culture01:19 Impact of Hustle Culture02:16 Exhaustion and Hustle Culture

The conversation revolves around the theme of trusting in the Lord and the challenges associated with it. It explores the experiences of preparation, rejection, opportunity, timing, and the struggle with trust, emphasizing the importance of obedience and commitment to God's will.TakeawaysTrusting in God's planLetting go of control and trusting in God's timingChapters00:00 Trusting in the Lord00:59 Preparation and Rejection01:29 Opportunity and Timing01:57 The Struggle with Trust02:24 Obedience and Outcome02:51 Commitment and Trust

The conversation explores the themes of spiritual and personal growth, the act of taking off the mask, and living openly before God. It emphasizes the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance in the eyes of God.TakeawaysAuthenticity is valued by GodSelf-acceptance is important for spiritual and personal growthChapters00:00 Growing Spiritually and Personally00:58 Taking Off the Mask01:55 Living Openly Before God

Marva Tutt discusses the concept of reclaiming her voice and introduces the 31-day prayer challenge. She then delves into the importance of embracing imperfection and brokenness, particularly for black women, and the beauty that comes from healing and transformation.TakeawaysReclaiming one's voice is a powerful journey of self-discovery and empowerment.Embracing imperfection and brokenness can lead to healing and transformation, creating beauty from scars.Chapters00:00 Reclaiming My Voice00:57 The 31-Day Prayer Challenge01:53 Embracing Imperfection

Dr. Cheryl Usry-Wilson shares her journey of leadership, empowerment, and boldness, highlighting the impact of her experiences and the legacy she hopes to leave. She discusses reclaiming her voice through her business launch and the importance of being assertive and respectful.TakeawaysEmpowermentBoldnessChapters00:00 Introduction to Reclaiming Your Voice01:39 Shaping Leadership Path02:47 Experiences and Early Influences03:46 Connection and Career Journey05:13 Season of Boldness06:10 Reclaiming My Voice08:31 Overcoming Misunderstanding and Overlook10:08 Finding Balance and Grounding11:55 Motivation and Purpose13:22 Launching a Business15:25 Inspiration and Legacy18:16 Fun and Walk-Up Song19:35 Advice for Speaking Up21:06 Reclaiming Your Voice

Dr. Jilleane Beard-Archie shares how motherhood transformed her from a reserved educator into a powerful advocate for children and families. She discusses navigating IEPs, refusing to let labels limit children, choosing faith over fear, and finding peace by speaking up—even when it feels uncomfortable. Her message is clear: remember who you are, whose you are, and never be afraid to advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves.

The podcast episode features a conversation between Dr. Marva Tutt and Chante Luckie, focusing on reclaiming one's voice, overcoming challenges, and making an impact through education. Chante shares her journey as an educator, a mother, and a wife, highlighting the pivotal moments that shaped her life and career. The discussion delves into the cost of silence, the impact of dismissal, and the legacy Chante aims to leave behind. It concludes with a reflection on reclaiming one's voice and making a difference in the world.TakeawaysOvercoming silence and reclaiming one's voiceThe impact of education and advocacyChapters00:00 Reclaiming Your Voice02:00 Life Behind the Resume03:05 The Cost of Silence04:18 Marriage and Advocacy05:09 Connecting Through Education06:24 Overcoming Dismissal08:46 Educational Impact11:35 Building a Legacy13:15 Inspirational Music14:17 Reclaiming Your Voice

Dr. Marva Tutt sits down with educator and entrepreneur Katrice Dixon for a powerful conversation about faith, identity, leadership, and finding the courage to use your voice. Katrice shares how reclaiming her name after divorce changed her life, why Black girls belong in mathematics, and how she learned to stop shrinking to make others comfortable. Her message is simple: Do it afraid, do it anyway, and keep going.

The podcast episode features a conversation between Dr. Marva Tutt and Tonia Gibbons, focusing on reclaiming one's voice and the journey of entrepreneurship. The discussion covers Tonia's entrepreneurship journey, the challenges she faced, and the inspiration behind her work. Tonia also shares her experience of starting a podcast, her legacy, and how she is currently reclaiming her voice.TakeawaysReclaiming My VoiceEntrepreneurship JourneyChapters00:00 Introduction to Reclaiming Your Voice01:31 Entrepreneurship Journey04:31 Starting a Podcast12:05 Challenges and Growth15:41 Legacy and Inspiration25:39 Reclaiming My Voice

Jordan shares her journey of addiction, recovery, and reclaiming her voice. She discusses the impact of drug abuse, the progression of her addiction, and the consequences she faced. Her story sheds light on the emotional and physical toll of addiction and the challenges of recovery. Jordan shares her journey of addiction, relapse, recovery, and faith, highlighting the challenges and triumphs she experienced. She emphasizes the importance of faith, surrender, and the support of others in her recovery journey.TakeawaysAddiction is a disease with a chemical imbalance in the brain.Fentanyl provided a temporary escape but took away Jordan's life and emotional stability. Recovery is a journey that requires faith, surrender, and the support of others.Mental health and substance abuse often go hand in hand, and seeking help is crucial for recovery.Chapters00:00 Moments of Danger and Consequences22:39 The Struggle with Addiction26:22 The Challenges of Recovery32:10 Faith and Surrender38:05 Hope for the Future

The conversation explores themes of resilience, authenticity, leadership, challenges, growth, community, connection, and reclaiming one's voice. Dr. Kendra Washington-Bass shares her family's history, her experiences in leadership, and the challenges she faced. She emphasizes the importance of community, self-expression, and the journey of reclaiming one's voice.TakeawaysResilienceAuthenticityChapters00:00 Roots of Resilience03:00 Leadership and Legacy11:59 Challenges and Growth20:02 Community and Connection26:00 Reclaiming Your Voice

Y’all, this one is special. Our PreBoulé Edition features the incredible Coach Rhonda McDaniel, and she did not come to play.From being the only Black woman in the room as an Army officer to building a thriving coaching business, Rhonda’s story is about what happens when you stop performing and start showing up as your whole self. We talk self-advocacy, boundaries, code switching, and why rejection is really protection and redirection.“Show up as your authentic self. That’s what you will remember most.”If you are heading to Boulé, this is your listening for the ride. If you are not, this conversation still has a word for you.

Juanita Walters shares her journey of reclaiming her voice, from her experiences in jail to her work in education and the challenges she faced. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the power of one's voice in making an impact.TakeawaysAuthenticity in voiceImpact of personal voiceChapters00:00 Reclaiming Your Voice

Start small, but at least start.This week on Reclaiming My Voice, I’m joined by Jessica Washington, CEO and founder of Jess Moves LLC, for a conversation about leadership, resilience, wellness, mentorship, and using rejection as fuel.This episode is for the woman who has been overlooked, underestimated, or afraid to speak up — but knows it is time to move anyway.New episode coming soon. Subscribe now and share this with one woman who needs the reminder that her voice matters.#ReclaimingMyVoice #JessicaWashington #JessMovesLLC #VoiceLiberation #WomenInLeadership #DoItAfraid #StartSmall

Dr. Tiffany Townsend, a clinical psychologist and diversity leader, shares her journey of reclaiming her voice and advocating for marginalized communities. She discusses the importance of finding allies, overcoming insecurities, and standing up for what matters. Dr. Townsend also talks about her book 'Weathering the Storm' and the significance of appreciating one's own journey.TakeawaysAdvocacy for marginalized communitiesOvercoming insecurities and finding alliesChapters00:00 Advice for Speaking Up and Conclusion

Reclaiming What Was Always There with Dr. Laura KnightsThis week on Reclaiming My Voice, Dr. Marva Jean Tutt sits down with Dr. Laura Knights, founder of Knight’s Consulting and creator of Black Women Leading, for a powerful conversation about leadership, faith, entrepreneurship, and returning to yourself.In this episode, Dr. Knights shares her leadership journey, her path into entrepreneurship, the grounding power of faith and family, and why reclaiming your voice is different from finding it.Together, we explore what it means for Black women to lead, invest in themselves, speak up with wisdom, and return to the voice that was always there.This episode is for the woman who has been pouring into everyone else and is finally ready to pour back into herself.In this episode, we talk about:Leadership from the inside outThe difference between finding your voice and reclaiming itBlack women leading with clarity and courageEntrepreneurship, faith, and familyWhat it means to stay groundedWhy speaking up requires both wisdom and safetyHow to return to yourself after seasons of shrinkingAuntie Reminder:Your voice was never lost — it’s time to reclaim it.Listen & Subscribe to Reclaiming My VoiceNever miss an episode. Subscribe to Reclaiming My Voice on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reclaiming-my-voice/id1896838527Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033oNSPRV9CfGIadmZptmXYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drmarvaj/podcastsWebsite: https://drmarvatutt.orgIf this episode encouraged you, share it with one woman who needs the reminder that her voice was never lost — it’s time to reclaim it.Connect with Dr. Marva Jean TuttWebsite: https://drmarvatutt.orgYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drmarvajInstagram: @reclaimingmyvoice2026TikTok: @auntiemarvajLinkedIn: Dr. Marva JHashtags#ReclaimingMyVoice #DrMarvaJeanTutt #BlackWomenLeading #VoiceLiberation #WomenInLeadership #BlackWomenLead #LeadershipAndHealing #BlackWomenPodcasters #FaithAndLeadership #PodcastEpisode

The podcast episode features a candid conversation between Dr. Marva Tutt and Renee Carter, focusing on the theme of reclaiming one's voice and the journey of self-discovery. Renee shares her experiences, challenges, and insights, offering valuable advice for those seeking to speak up and be heard. The conversation delves into personal growth, resilience, and the importance of authenticity in communication.TakeawaysSelf-discovery is a journey of continuous growth and learning.Preparing and delivering your message authentically is essential for being heard and understood.Chapters00:00 Reclaiming Your Voice: A Movement Towards Clarity11:26 Reclaiming My Voice: A Journey of Self-Discovery19:56 Pushing Through Fear and Doubt: Transitioning to Abu Dhabi26:20 Inspiration and Resilience: Finding Strength in Music and Family

Join me for the launch of my inaugural episode, featuring Kennedy Jackson—a dedicated mother, wife, daughter, founder, minister, and research analyst. Don't miss this insightful conversation!

Dr. Marva Tutt introduces her podcast 'Reclaiming My Voice' and shares the inspiration behind it. She emphasizes the importance of imperfection and the power of women's voices. The podcast aims to share the stories of women who have overcome challenges and found their voice.TakeawaysEmbrace imperfectionWomen's voices matterChapters00:00 Introduction to 'Reclaiming My Voice'

Welcome to Reclaiming My Voice, the podcast where we tell the truth about what it means to live, lead, and show up fully.I’m Dr. Marva Tutt — educator, leadership strategist, and your favorite voice liberation advocate.This is a space for honest conversations with educators, leaders, and purpose-driven professionals who are learning how to move beyond survival mode and reconnect with their clarity, confidence, and calling.Here, we talk about voice liberation, leadership growth, healing, identity, and the moments that taught us to stop shrinking.So pull up a chair, take a deep breath, and let’s begin the work of reclaiming your voice.