This episode dives deep into the often-hidden emotional and mental struggles women face while pursuing purpose-driven goals. From battling imposter syndrome and mom guilt to feeling overwhelmed by societal pressure and unrealistic comparisons, this conversation unpacks what many don’t talk about out loud. The goal? To normalize these experiences, dismantle shame, and remind women that inner battles don’t make them weak; they make them real. Joining us is Tonya Thomas, the founder of Team Delegate, a premier provider of elite virtual executive assistant support tailored for small business owners and entrepreneurs.

Why It’s Important:

Many women dream of building something bigger—whether it’s a business, a career legacy, or a movement—but behind the scenes are silent battles: self-doubt, guilt about balancing family and ambition, fear of failure, and comparison to others. These inner battles are often unspoken, yet they shape every decision and can either fuel growth or stop progress. By talking about them openly, we normalize the experience and empower women to keep building while embracing their full, authentic selves.

Today’s episode is one we ALL need to hear: Money Mistakes Women Don’t Realize They’re Making. Let’s talk about it—money. Not just budgeting and saving—but the deep stuff: how we feel about money, how we handle it, and how we might unknowingly sabotage our own financial freedom.

The truth is, many women are making small, avoidable mistakes with money—not because we’re careless or incapable, but because we were never taught. Whether it’s undercharging, emotional spending, avoiding investments, or trusting others with our finances without understanding them ourselves, these missteps are costing us more than we realize. With the help of educator and author Ayo WIlson, we unpack these money mistakes and start building the financial freedom we deserve.

In this episode, Dr. Kim R. Grimes is with author and educator Dr. Christine Herring to explore how women can master emotional regulation, especially during high-stress or high-pressure moments in leadership, relationships, and self-development. Get to the root of emotional triggers and learn to manage them with grace and power.

Emotional regulation isn’t about suppressing feelings—it’s about understanding and responding to them in a way that aligns with your values and goals. For women in leadership or growth phases, mastering this skill is essential to maintaining peace, clarity, and effectiveness.

Women in leadership often experience moments of fear and doubt—overthinking decisions, second-guessing their worth, or fearing criticism. These unseen struggles can hold back progress and stifle their unique voices. Dr. Kim R. Grimes sits down with Sairan Aqrawi, an engineer and business strategist dedicated to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential. Specializing in guiding midlife women through career transitions, Sairan shares her story and strategies to help empower other women to recognize that fear and doubt are normal—and that they can grow as leaders despite those feelings. Together, they explore how imposter syndrome, hesitation, and fear of judgment can limit opportunities, and how women can rise above these barriers, reclaim their voices, and create lasting impact in their careers, communities, and beyond.

Discover the unseen struggles of female entrepreneurs and the invisible barriers that shape their path. In this empowering conversation, host Dr. Kim Grimes sits down with Pastor Belyse Kwizera Budigoma — visionary spiritual leader, entrepreneur, and founder of Mrs B. Cuisine et Délices — to go beyond the polished success stories and reveal the emotional, societal, and systemic challenges women face in building their own lane. With honesty and compassion, Pastor Belyse shares her journey navigating cultural adjustments, time management pressures, and the delicate balance of family expectations with business ambitions. Together, they amplify women’s truth, wisdom, and resilience, creating a safe space where vulnerability meets strength and where thriving against the odds becomes a shared victory.

In this episode, Dr. Kim tackles the people-pleasing trap and shows why a firm, guilt-free “no” is a radical act of self-love. She explains how chronic yes-ing drains time, peace, and self-worth; unpacks the roots of guilt (upbringing, trauma, FOMO); and offers five practical strategies—clear, apology-free refusals, “no-but” alternatives, delayed responses, self-affirming talk, and low-stakes practice. Listeners are challenged to reject one draining request this week, reclaim that time for true restoration, and share their #MyUnapologeticNo stories to inspire others.

Dr. Kim R. Grimes and relationship-coach Todd Payne reveal how hidden “comfort-zone” patterns keep us stuck and why real growth—whether rebuilding after a wildfire or launching a new dream—demands stepping past them. Using the Enneagram, Todd shows couples (and listeners) how to spot these mental bars, replace fear with empathy, and build change through tiny wins. The episode ends with Dr. Kim’s five-step challenge: take one small risk, name the fear, picture the payoff, get an accountability buddy, and celebrate every micro-victory—because hope, not safety, is the engine of unapologetic progress.

Dr. Kim R. Grimes explains that personal boundaries—clear, consistent limits on what you will and will not accept—are the cornerstone of healthy relationships. She outlines a five-step process: recognize your triggers, communicate limits concisely, enforce them without wavering, avoid lengthy justifications, and anticipate pushback from those who profit from your over-giving. Saying “no” is reframed as self-care rather than selfishness, and listeners are challenged to set one concrete boundary this week to protect their peace, energy, and self-respect.