What's Her Story
by Erica Akingboye
The truth is, I’m nosey! Every time I see a woman shining, living aligned & abundant in life & business, I wonder “oooh, what’s her story?!” I know this: Women who believe in themselves & their story are better equipped to help others transform. If you're ready to connect over honest conversations and be inspired by other impact-driven women on the same mission, you're in the right place!Welcome to What’s Her Story: the podcast for ambitious women who are ready to own their voice, pursue purpose over perfection, and use their story as a catalyst for change. I’m your host, Erica Akingboye, bestselling author, author coach and strategist to high-achieving, globally-minded women. Tune in each week for engaging solo and guest conversations.
Episodes
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44. Language That Leads: How Your Words Shape Identity, Impact, and Influence
Is your language reinforcing the past—or fueling the future you're building? In this episode, we're kicking off a brand-new series on the podcast: Language That Leads. We're talking about how our words shape our identity, fuel our impact, and become the bridge between who we've been and who we're...
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43: WING IT — A Playful Path Through Fear, Perfectionism & Taking Bold Action
Ever felt like you needed everything perfectly planned before starting? What if the way forward was actually to wing it? Today, we're talking about: The real blocks that keep high-achieving women from taking action on their big goals Why clarity—not confidence—is often the missing link A playful...
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42: 5 Life Lessons from Rachel Luna’s Legacy on Living Unfiltered & Unafraid
What if the boldest thing you could do is simply be fully yourself? In this heartfelt episode, I’m honoring my friend, mentor, and coach Rachel Luna by sharing five powerful lessons I learned from how she lived—unfiltered, unafraid, and fully in integrity. In this episode, we talk about: Why…
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41: Ambition: Letting It Evolve, Feel Alive, and Fuel Your Next Chapter
Join ALIVE August inside the Catalyst Collective: We’re choosing alive habits that fuel our headspace, hormones, and homes. Think of it as a self-care cocktail, rooted in aliveness and intentional reinvention. Join Catalyst here Has your ambition started to feel different in this season of…
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40: Expanding Your Capacity: How Nervous System Regulation Supports Writing, Business, and Growth
What if the stress you're feeling isn’t because you’re doing too much—but because your nervous system is maxed out? In today’s episode, we’re talking about how regulating your nervous system can expand your capacity for growth, creativity, and everything you desire beyond the book. Today, we’re...
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39: The 4 Author Archetypes That Turn Books Into Brand Assets
📘 Grab the free guide: 4 Proven Book Archetypes That Build Your Brand, Authority & Impact → Download it here or DM me “archetype” on Instagram What if the kind of book you write is the secret to unlocking more aligned impact, authority, and income? In this episode, we're diving into the four...
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38: Beyond the Book: What Writing Unlocks for You and Your Business
What if writing your book wasn’t the end goal—but the beginning of your next big chapter? In this new series, Beyond the Book, we’re exploring how your book becomes the bridge to alignment, authority, abundance, and opportunities waiting beyond the page. Today, we're talking about... Why your…
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37. Write the Book You Needed: How Your Story Can Help Others
What if the book you’re meant to write is the one you needed to read years ago? Today, we’re talking about how your lived experiences, lessons, and struggles can serve as a roadmap for others—and even your future self. In this episode we're talking about... Why the best books come from lived...
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36. The Invisible Workload of Women: How to Lighten the Mental Load
Why do women carry the mental weight of managing everything—and what happens when we start letting go? Today, we’re talking about the invisible workload of women, how it drains us, and practical ways to reduce it so we can reclaim our energy and focus on what truly matters. Today, we're talking...
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35. From Exhausted to Empowered: Why Releasing Control is the Key to Growth & Vibrancy
Imagine what would shift in your life if you actively practiced letting go of control in small, powerful ways. Today, we’re diving into why releasing control can bring more peace, clarity, confidence and vibrancy to your life—and how small shifts can lead to big transformations. Today, we're...
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34. The Let Them Experiment
🚀 Join The Let Them Experiment – A 31-day guided journey to release control, reclaim your energy, and step into alignment. Sign up before March 1st to access an exclusive mid-month coaching call! Sign up here. Let’s do this together—starting March 1st! 🎉 What if the key to more peace…
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33. Navigating Change: Permission to Process Privately + A Big Life Update
What happens when life throws you an unexpected curveball? Sometimes, change chooses us, and the best way to navigate it is by giving ourselves permission to process privately. Today, we're talking about embracing big life shifts, the hidden grief that comes with change, and the power of sharing...
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32. Celebrating Purpose Over Perfection
JOIN STORYPOP! The Free 3-Day Event to help you uncover your story's purpose, craft and outline that creates social impact, and position your book for launch success! It's happening April 9th - 11th, 2024. You won't want to miss it!
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31. Savoring the Process of Your Ambitions
JOIN Catalyst: The Book Club! A collaborative space to read a book monthly, discuss, and belong. How can savoring the process of achieving your goals make your journey more fulfilling? You’ve set goals and are establishing the habits to support your goals, but are you missing the magic in the...
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30. Empowering Your Year: The Art of Decisive Action
As we step into a new year, have you made the decisive decisions needed to propel yourself toward your goals, or are you still hesitating on those crucial choices? Today, we're talking about the power of decisive action and why it's the key to moving the needle forward. In this episode we talk...
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29. Looking Back to Leap Forward in Life & Business with Emily Bowie
Your story is your unique gift to the world. Ready to write your book and use your story as a catalyst for change? Schedule a free book chat! Have you ever picked a goal, just because it sounded like the right thing to pursue… but it didn’t feel great pursuing or achieving it? Have you ever just...
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28. Be Brave in Your Pursuits and Well in the Process with Dr. Alysondra Duke
Your story is your unique gift to the world. If you're ready to write your book and use your story as a catalyst for change, don't hesitate to schedule a free book chat! Wellness is an inside job, first and foremost. It encompasses leadership, power, pleasure, and radiance. In this episode, Dr....
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27. Navigating Midlife Hormonal Chaos: Finding Clarity and Thriving in Perimenopause with Bria Gadd
It’s time to step into your Radiant Era and create habits and rituals that support you, not deplete you! Radiant Era will empower you to take intentional steps into pleasure-infused new behaviors that fill your cup to overflow! If you’ve hit a certain age and found yourself thinking “what is…
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26. Overcoming the Past: Your ABC's for Rebooting and Thriving After Abuse with Rae Mason
STEP INTO YOUR RADIANT ERA and create habits and rituals that support you, not deplete you! Radiant Era will empower you to take powerful steps into pleasure-infused new behaviors that fill your cup to the brim. Join us today When you think of wellness, what comes to mind? Likely the first things...
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25: The Art of Celebration: Nurturing a Radiant Life, One Win at a Time
Celebrations are not just about big achievements; they are about recognizing your progress and growth, no matter the magnitude. Embracing celebration nourishes your spirit and enhances your sense of accomplishment. Celebration also creates momentum to continue and even build on the progress…
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24. Exploring 4 Impactful Book Types to Share Your Story
Ready to write your book and use your story as a catalyst for change? Schedule a free book chat to talk through the book that’s on your heart and see if the Aligned & Abundant Author is a good fit for you. Storytelling is such a powerful means for creating connection and social impact. Writing a...
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23. Own Your Dance and Release Cultural Expectations & Beliefs with Telma Sanchez
What is that thing about you and your story that you have a love-hate relationship with? Perhaps you find yourself keeping that part of you at arm’s length. Let me tell you: there is healing on the other side of embracing that part of you. Stepping into your full truth and really owning your…
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22. How One Story Can Change Everything with Micayla Robertson
Have you ever heard a story that moved you? You felt a nudge to take action… and you had a choice to stay put or move into obedient action. While feeling the nudge and staying put is most comfortable, there is growth and power in taking obedient action! In this episode, Micayla Robertson and I…
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21. Navigating the Messy Middle: Embracing the Process and Letting Go of Pressure with Meagan Kahler
Have you ever started a new project with all the motivation and excitement… only to find yourself in the messy middle? What if I told you the best parts are in the messy middle - of motherhood, writing a book, and pursuing any big goal? It’s true! In this episode, Meagan Kahler and I talk about...
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20. The Social and Environmental Impact of Books with Kimberly Wyman
What’s your favorite children’s book? It’s undeniable the emotional and imaginative impact picture books have on us from the youngest age! Our summer author series would not be complete without a children’s book author and illustrator. In this episode, Kimberly Wyman and I discuss the social and...
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19. Flipping the Script on "I Could Never Do That" with Carri Ann Pollard
If you’ve heard another woman’s story and thought or said, “Wow!” and quickly followed that up with “I could never do that.”... you’re not alone. Tune into that with curiosity - there’s a gem behind that initial reaction. In this episode, Carri Ann Pollard and I discuss the beliefs behind “I…
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18. Three Book & Business Blessing Blockers
Grab your FREE Find Your Voice Kickstart: 12 Potent Questions to Spark Creativity & Help You Say What You Really Want to Say Abundance is your birthright! Anything keeping you from living aligned & abundant in life and business is a blessing blocker - and those have got to go. In this episode, I...
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17. Letting Go of Perfect
Books open minds, open hearts, and open doors. I am so grateful for the speaking opportunities being a best-selling author has opened for me! In this episode, you’ll hear an interview I did on Bria Gadd’s podcast, The Period Whisperer. Bria and I discuss my book, UnPerfect: A Busy Mom’s Guide to...
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16. Processing Identity Through Film with Dija Renuka Henry
Identity work is sacred work. Seeing ourselves in others creates connection and gives us valuable insights into new layers of our own identity. This is one of the many reasons that representation matters. Dija Renuka Henry is an award winning actor and filmmaker and is working on her first…
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15. Liberation Through Self-Forgiveness... and Writing 25 books in 2023 with Tuniscia O
Many times when we say we want freedom, what we really want is freedom from the limiting beliefs that tell us that what we want is not possible. In this episode, Tuniscia O and I discuss the power of self-forgiveness as a tool of self-discovery and healing so we can step into being an example of...
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14. Honoring the Process of Writing and Healing with Suzie Hodges
One of the most gracious things we can do for ourselves when we’ve experienced trauma, unwanted change, or challenges… is give ourselves permission to honor the process. In this episode, Suzie Hodges and I discuss how the healing process and the writing process are just that - a process. Our...
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13. Stories Not Regrets
This is it! This is the summer to be the woman with the stories, not the regrets! In this episode we talk about: Being driven by your values vs running to avoid regret What it means to be the author of your life, unfiltered & unafraid How to know if my summer writing camp, Story POP, is right for...
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12. Fall in Love with the Journey of Motherhood & Mental Health with Mayeling Angelastro
I hate to break it to you: there is no end destination when it comes to motherhood or mental health. There, I said it. In this episode, Mayeling Angelastro and I discuss how much more enjoyable life is when we approach it as a journey instead of yearning for the next destination. Mayeling is a...
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11. But Do YOU Know, Like and Trust Yourself? with XOX Darling
Does building a personal brand feel like painting a house that looks good on the inside but feels empty on the inside? In this episode, Darling and I discuss embodying a personal brand by truly knowing, liking, and trusting ourselves. Darling is an Identity Hype Girl and Personal Branding...
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10. From Living Scripted to Living Surrendered with Kellie Sims, The Reimagined Mom
Have you ever gotten to a point in your life where you just know change is on the horizon and you are ready to reimagine yourself in the next season? In this episode, Kellie Sims and I discuss navigating the seasons of career and motherhood in a way that honors the process. Kellie is a mom of 2...
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9. Unfiltered & Unafraid with Rachel Luna, Author of Permission to Offend
What do you want to say but are afraid of what would happen if you say it? In this episode, Rachel Luna and I discuss the power of finding our voice and standing in our truth to live unfiltered & unafraid! Rachel is the author of Permission to Offend, is a Master Certified Neuroscience Coach, and...
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8. Cultivating Connections with Deanna Pecina
Navigating new seasons, moves, and decades definitely challenge ourselves at an identity level. In this episode, Deanna Pecina and I discuss the power of cultivating connections while navigating change. Deanna is a Leadership Coach who utilizes the DISC to empower leaders to grow in their...
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7. The Lie That Keeps Us Stuck & Silent
There’s one sneaky lie that we all tell ourselves. It has the best of intentions - to keep us safe, small, and silent. It’s a protective lie because it doesn’t want us to get rejected or abandoned. The problem is, it also keeps us from speaking up and showing up with impact in the world. In this...
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6. Asking Potent Questions for Alignment with Kelly Abanda
Have you ever found yourself saying “My life is looking pretty great right now - and I’m truly grateful - so why do I feel so… meh?” In this episode, Kelly Abanda and I discuss the power of approaching the “meh” with curiosity to come into greater alignment and infuse more pleasure and adventure…
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5. RELEASE
What’s in your vision that you want to release out into the world? In this episode, we’re looking at what is holding you back and keeping you stuck. We do this through exploring the fifth and final step in the Aligned Author Process: RELEASE. You don’t want to miss: The two kinds of releasing for...
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4. REVISE
What stops you from accomplishing the things you really want? In this episode, we’re looking at three mindset roadblocks that stop us in our pursuit of impact. We do this through exploring the fourth step in the Aligned Author Process: REVISE. You don’t want to miss: The difference between...
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3. WRITE
If you have wanted to tell your story in an impactful way, but you’ve been stopped by perfectionism, over-thinking or procrastination, this episode is for you. In this episode, we’re looking at the three steps you can take to move forward with confidence and ease through the third step in the...
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2. REFINE
If you want to share your story in a potent way that creates transformation, it begins by refining your core message and your core reader. In this episode, we’re looking at the second step in the Aligned Author Process: REFINE. You don’t want to miss: The key to identifying your core message Why...
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1. ALIGN
“Women who believe in themselves & their story are better equipped to help others transform.” In this episode, I introduce you to the Aligned Author Process to empower you to love & leverage your story. The first step in the process is ALIGN. You don’t want to miss: The connection between muddy...
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Welcome to What's Her Story
"Women who believe in themselves & their story are better equipped to help others transform." Welcome to What’s Her Story. The podcast for ambitious women who are ready to own their voice, pursue purpose over perfection, and use their story as a catalyst for change. I’m your host, Erica…
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About this show
The truth is, I’m nosey! Every time I see a woman shining, living aligned & abundant in life & business, I wonder “oooh, what’s her story?!” I know this: Women who believe in themselves & their story are better equipped to help others transform. If you're ready to connect over honest conversations and be inspired by other impact-driven women on the same mission, you're in the right place!Welcome to What’s Her Story: the podcast for ambitious women who are ready to own their voice, pursue purpose over perfection, and use their story as a catalyst for change. I’m your host, Erica Akingboye, bestselling author, author coach and strategist to high-achieving, globally-minded women. Tune in each week for engaging solo and guest conversations.
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