HEAL Her Podcast Makini Smith

In this insightful podcast episode, I had the pleasure of engaging in a deep and meaningful conversation with Danielle Wiebe. We explored the profound connection between personal development and business growth.
Both Danielle and I shared our experiences of taking breaks from social media to focus on our well-being and priorities, highlighting the value of self-reflection and setting boundaries in the digital world.
Ultimately, this episode served as a reminder of the interconnectedness between personal growth and business development. By embracing self-awareness, resilience, and a growth mindset, entrepreneurs can navigate challenges, cultivate success, and lead fulfilling lives aligned with their values and aspirations.
Join us on this enlightening journey of self-discovery and business empowerment.
Key Topics:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Personal Healing Journey


00:05:30 - Reflections on Social Media Break


00:13:02 - Importance of Taking Breaks from Social Media


00:18:10 - Utilizing Brain Dump Technique for Overwhelm


00:24:39 - Recognizing Personal Growth Through Conversations


00:33:37 - Embracing Evolving Priorities and Seasons


00:36:57 - Appreciating Current Life Space


00:40:22 - Significance of Personal Development in Business


00:43:29 - Managing Expectations in Business Ventures


00:46:25 - Importance of Managing Expectations for Mental Health

Danielle Wiebe is a visionary entrepreneur, host of a top 1% business podcast, and founder of Business Babes Collective, a global community that supports and connects women entrepreneurs and leaders.
With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience spanning diverse industries, including sales for high-end electronics, health & wellness, conferences, events and digital marketing, Danielle has become a seasoned expert in helping businesses scale and grow their community.
Danielle's unique strength lies in equipping women entrepreneurs with the tools they need to create strategic and profitable collaborations that exponentially increase exposure and allow entrepreneurs to create massive impact. 
As a wife and mother of two, Danielle also has a huge passion for teaching women how to build profitable and sustainable businesses that create time and financial freedom. 
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Makini shares her journey of healing from personal struggles, traumas, and setbacks, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery, resilience, and social connection. She discusses the transformative power of inner work, therapy, and reprogramming self-limiting beliefs to overcome obstacles and unlock individual potential.
She also highlights the significance of acknowledging past mistakes, setting healthy boundaries, and prioritizing self-care to break cycles of trauma and foster personal growth. Through the "H.E.A.L. Her" podcast, she provides a platform for sharing healing journeys and building a supportive community, demonstrating the ability to transform adversity into a source of inspiration and purpose.
This episode is an interview by Angel Deen with Makini Smith on her platform "My Purpose Lifestyle"
Takeaways:
- Transforming personal struggles into purpose involves a healing journey emphasizing social connection and resilience.- Self-discovery and breaking generational patterns can lead to personal transformation.- Reprogramming self-limiting beliefs involves overcoming internal doubts and fears to unlock true potential.- Acknowledge past mistakes for generational healing, setting healthy boundaries and transparency are key.- Understanding oneself and having compassion can lead to friction with others, but shedding old narratives is crucial for personal growth.- Listening with Love stresses the importance of actively listening with empathy to foster deeper connections.- Building a healing community through social connections can lead to post-traumatic wisdom and hope.
00:12:53 - Transmuting Pain into PurposeTransforming personal struggles, traumas, and setbacks into sources of purpose and inspiration involves undergoing a healing journey. Makini shares her experience of healing from divorce, loss, abuse, and health scares, emphasizing the importance of social connection, resilience, and hope. Through self-discovery and breaking generational patterns, individuals can transform themselves. Despite challenges and doubts, embracing growth, affirmations, and inner work can lead to a profound sense of purpose and fulfillment.
00:13:49 - Self-Discovery and Inner WorkMakini emphasizes the importance of self-discovery and inner work as a transformative journey towards breaking generational patterns, healing trauma, and fostering a positive mindset. Through personal experiences of overcoming divorce, narcissistic abuse, and health scares, she highlights the power of holistic healing of mind, body, and soul to find peace, clarity, and connection. She mentions that evolving through inner work may lead to distancing from loved ones not on the same journey, but ultimately, it is a process of self-empowerment and growth that can change one's life and surroundings for the better.
00:15:14 - Reprogramming Self-Limiting BeliefsReprogramming self-limiting beliefs involves confronting internal doubts and fears to unlock one's true potential. This process includes overcoming obstacles like negative self-perceptions and resistance from those closest to us. Consistency, perseverance, and shedding old beliefs are emphasized to evolve into a new, empowered version of oneself. By challenging limiting narratives, we can pave the way for self-discovery and transformation towards a life filled with possibilities.
00:23:23 - Generational Healing and ParentingMakini discusses the importance of acknowledging past mistakes in parenting and the process of generational healing, emphasizing the role of therapy in understanding and addressing family dynamics. Through her own experiences as a mother working on herself and her relationship with her children, Makini highlights the significance of transparency, accountability, and setting healthy boundaries to break cycles of trauma responses and create a positive environment for personal and familial growth.
00:23:59 - Therapy and Self-ReflectionMakini discusses her experience with therapy, self-

Colby Sharma LL.B. is a leading expert focused on helping organizations unlock greater resiliency in their teams to produce great work and master deep change.
He is a law graduate and author, whose father Robin Sharma is one of the world’s best-selling authors and motivational speakers (“The 5 AM Club,“ “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari”).
Colby Sharma is the bestselling author of The Curveball. The book serves as a metaphor for the unexpected challenges, like COVID-19, that life throws at us. It narrates the remarkable journey of an individual facing difficulties, who, through timeless wisdom and daily strategies, achieved a significant life transformation. Colby has taken a page from his dad by offering the reader valuable time-tested, tried and true life hacks that are needed now more than ever. It’s a book for those who want to turn fear into fuel, adversity into opportunity and hardship into hope.
Colby’s clients include leading financial institutions such as The Bank of Nova Scotia and Manulife Financial.
 
Colby Sharma is known for his work in helping organizations foster resilience within their teams. His perspective on resilience and overcoming adversity is deeply informed by his personal experiences and the challenges he has faced.
Drawing inspiration from his father, motivational speaker Robin Sharma, Colby advocates for transforming fear into motivation, adversity into opportunity, and hardship into hope. He emphasizes the importance of detaching oneself from failure, ensuring setbacks don't define one's identity, and embracing inner reflection and adaptability as crucial strategies to overcome adversity.
Colby believes that while societal influences and surroundings can shape us, ultimately, individuals hold the power to choose how they respond to trauma and challenges. His approach to resilience involves acknowledging past hardships, learning from them, and actively striving for personal growth and transformation.
 
Outline:
00:02:22 - Colby Sharma's Inspirational SpeakingColby Sharma discusses how his speaking on resilience can benefit organizations to master change and produce great work. He helps teams unlock greater resilience to navigate challenges like COVID-19 and achieve significant life transformations by turning adversity into opportunity and hardship into hope. His speaking engagements offer valuable strategies to help individuals and organizations bounce back from stress, respond to loss, and thrive in the face of change, ultimately leading to post-traumatic growth and a healthier, more hopeful community.
00:08:51 - Support Systems and Family InfluenceColby Sharma emphasizes the importance of family, friends, and support systems in personal growth and resilience. He is grateful for the role his parents and friends have played in instilling confidence, providing emotional support, and fostering joy in his life. Surrounding oneself with supportive individuals who understand and appreciate individual strengths can help navigate challenges, embrace resilience, and thrive in one's unique journey.
00:14:31 - Resilience and Overcoming AdversityResilience is the ability to bounce back from challenges, explored in the podcast through discussions on overcoming adversity and finding hope in difficult situations. Colby Sharma emphasizes responding to stressors by reframing them as opportunities for growth, highlighting the significance of resilience in navigating the uncertainties of the post-pandemic world. Makini Smith shares her personal journey of resilience, showcasing how stillness and intentional responses can lead to personal and professional growth even amidst challenging circumstances.
00:18:06 - Perspective and Resilience ToolsColby Sharma discusses the importance of responding rather than reacting to challenges and suggests using the PPE acronym - Permanence, Perspective, and Experience - to cultivate resilience. By detaching from failure, embracing adversity, and understanding that to

Life can be overwhelming with work, family, and societal pressures. It's crucial to prioritize self-care by taking breaks, staying hydrated, getting enough sleep, and relaxing the body and mind for overall well-being.
In this episode, I share some key tips about calming the nervous system.
Key topics:

What is the nervous system?


How do you know if something is wrong with your nervous system?


Why calm the Nervous System?


Ways to calm the nervous system.



Managing our nervous systems is not a one-size-fits-all approach. It is essential to find what works best for you. You can identify the most effective way to calm your highly sensitized nervous system by exploring and testing different methods.
 
This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food.
Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine.
It’s:
Vegan
Cruelty free
Synthetic Fragrance free
Paraben free
Organic/Wildcrafted
Handmade
GMP free
Ethically Sourced
It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on Makini's face.
Use promo code "Makini20" or "Makini30" for 30% off ALL PLANT facial products.
Stay connected with us online:
MakiniSmith.com
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Make a donation to keep the show going!
 
Podcast music produced by:
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Dr. Bobbi Peterson- a visionary dentist, entrepreneur, and advocate who is changing the game in oral healthcare.
As the inventor of the first electric toothbrush, Big Mouth Toothbrush, created by a Black woman, Dr. Bobbi has made history in the dental industry. Her groundbreaking invention has revolutionized oral healthcare and made it easier than ever for people to take care of their teeth. Dr. Bobbi's groundbreaking work has caught the attention of major media outlets across the country, including Shark Tank, Good Morning America, Forbes, Fox News, and News12BK.
 
Dr. Peterson shares her inspirational journey from a successful orthodontist to a respected entrepreneur and inventor, navigating life's obstacles with resilience and optimism.


Key Points:

Transitioning from a large family background to a successful career in dental healthcare.
Experience on Shark Tank and the creation of the innovative 'Big Mouth' toothbrush.
Breaking racial barriers by becoming the first black person to design an electronic toothbrush.
Overcoming adversities with determination and securing a 'Shark Tank' deal.
Battling breast cancer with a double mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation, underscoring the importance of support and positivity.
Addressing the psychological impact of being a pioneer as a black woman in her field and stressing mental well-being.
Sharing her post-recovery wellness journey involving yoga, a healthy diet, and meditation.

This episode showcases Dr. Peterson's bravery, resilience, and unwavering spirit in overcoming obstacles and leading a fulfilling life.
 Stay connected with Dr Bobbi Peterson:
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This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food.
Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine.
It’s:
Vegan
Cruelty free
Synthetic Fragrance free
Paraben free
Organic/Wildcrafted
Handmade
GMP free
Ethically Sourced
It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on Makini's face.
Use promo code "Makini20" or "Makini30" for 30% off ALL PLANT facial products.
Stay connected with us online:
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Podcast music produced by:
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In this poignant and empowering episode, Makini Smith narrates her personal journey of courage and recovery after grappling with life-altering experiences like divorce, bereavement, abusive relationships, and health complications. A testament to her resilience, this episode underscores the significance of embracing oneself amidst adversity, finding strength in solitude, and harnessing the power of self-care.
Diving deep into her past, Smith recounts her brush with a toxic relationship and its destabilizing impact. Yet, her narrative center's her resolve to leverage her experiences as a beacon, steering others towards mental wellbeing, especially in harnessing adversity and managing emotional triggers.
As the episode develops, Smith delves into her struggle with resentment, originating from a lack of support during her tribulations and her eventual triumph over it. This episode is a compelling weave of hope, resilience, healing, and connection, fiercely tethered to Smith’s personal battles, triumphs, and insights.
Forgiveness: Decoding Resentment and Triggered Mindset
In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the concepts of resentment and forgiveness. Taking inspiration from the adage that resentment is self-inflicting, we analyze why this is true. The focus also broadens to understanding our primal responses to trauma, emotional triggers and the significance of compassion.
Under expert counsel, we explore the various layers of forgiveness and strategies to navigate them. From embracing a wider perspective to self-compassion and acceptance, we discuss techniques to keep intense emotions in check. Unearthing the roots of resentment, we understand why forgiveness serves as a powerful antidote.
From fostering healthy relationships to nurturing peace of mind and stability, the conversation encompasses various coping mechanisms like self-care, grounding exercises, and therapeutic aid. In essence, we emphasize the transformative potential that forgiveness holds – for both, the one who forgives and the one who is forgiven.
If you're battling resentment, trauma responses or grappling with forgiveness, this episode could be your guiding light. Step into the realm of mental health, as we unlock the mental marathon of forgiving oneself and others. Drop the baggage of grudges and embrace the strength of forgiveness.
 
This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food.
Since early 2022, Makini has taken her skin back with this natural skincare routine.
It’s:
Vegan
Cruelty free
Synthetic Fragrance free
Paraben free
Organic/Wildcrafted
Handmade
GMP free
Ethically Sourced
It heals melasma, psoriasis, acne scars, treats deep wrinkles and has cleared up the eczema on Makini's face.
Use promo code "Makini20" or "Makini30" for 30% off ALL PLANT facial products.
Stay connected with us online:
MakiniSmith.com
Legacy Leavers Media
Facebook
Instagram
Threads
Youtube
LinkedIn
Books
Send feedback/questions to info@awalkinmystilettos.com
Submit guest suggestions HERE
Make a donation to keep the show going!
 
Podcast music produced by:
defnottyrell