Show Notes
We're officially halfway through Season 1!
Stephanie Ghoston Paul gives a midseason recap for Episode 15! In this solo episode, you'll hear:
1. Three signature solo segments: "How are you doing (the for real, for real version)", "What's bringing you pleasure?", and "The Future is Now: How are you practicing being free, whole and enough?";
2. Five life-changing lessons Stephanie learned about confidence, systems, her voice, time, and having fun;
3. AND six superlative guest awards for: The Funniest Episode, The Most Surprising Episode, The Most Soothing Episode, The Most Popular Episode, The Longest Episode, and The Shortest and Sweetest Episode!
Her #TNWIDTakeaway is paraphrased from one of Arlan Hamilton's Twitter quotes: “Do not change who you are. You gotta be yourself so that people who are looking for you can find you.” For more information, including the show notes, click here (https://stephanieghoston.com/tnwid-episode-15)
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