In this episode, Shamika breaks down one of the biggest myths ambitious women have been sold: that hustle guarantees success. From staying up until 3 a.m. to burning out in the name of "discipline," she shares her own wake-up call and why alignment—not over-efforting—is the true pathway to peace, prosperity, and purpose.

If you’ve ever felt stuck even though you’re doing “everything right”—updating your LinkedIn, taking on extra work, attending every webinar—but still not getting the opportunities, clients, or clarity you crave… This episode is your reminder that your energy—not just your effort—is what’s calling the shots.

Shamika walks you through the mindset, spiritual, and energetic shifts that purpose-seeking women must make to stop performing and start receiving. Whether you're a professional contemplating entrepreneurship or already building something behind the scenes, this is the episode that helps you reset from hustle to alignment—without guilt.

• Why working harder isn’t always working smarter
• The truth about burnout and what it’s really costing you
• How to shift from overworking to aligned action
• The Law of Attraction perspective most professionals ignore
• The key to attracting opportunities, clients, and clarity faster
• 3 tactical ways to embody alignment and protect your frequency

You don’t attract what you say you want—you attract what you believe you deserve.

The universe doesn’t respond to pressure—it responds to alignment.

You’re not tired because you’re working hard. You’re tired because you’re out of energetic alignment.

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“I align with ease. I attract with trust. I no longer chase—what’s mine finds me.”

Say it. Feel it. Live it.

Episode 14 – The Company You Keep: How Your Circle Is Shaping Your Success Your environment either elevates you or keeps you stagnant. In the next episode, we’re unpacking the power of your people—and why it might be time for a circle audit.

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00:00 The Hustle Culture Myth

02:58 Shifting from Hustle to Alignment

05:56 Manifestation and Identity

08:50 Practical Steps to Align with Your Goals

11:46 Affirmations and Closing Thoughts

What if the reason you feel stuck isn’t because you’re unclear… but because you’re still shrinking?

In this episode of 'Tell Your Truth', Shamika Brown-Upshaw discusses the concept of playing small and how it is often a choice driven by fear and societal expectations. The conversation delves into the neuroscience behind our survival instincts, the importance of self-trust, and the need to define success on our own terms. Shamika encourages listeners to take bold actions and affirm their power, emphasizing that true growth comes from moving beyond fear and seeking alignment with one's true self.

You’ll learn:

• How emotional, social, and unfamiliar fears convince you to hide
• Why your nervous system resists growth (and how to rewire it)
• The truth about spiritual obedience and quantum alignment
• What it really means to define success on your own terms
• How the Soul Goals™ movement was born from a quiet “yes”

And most importantly? You’ll be challenged to make one bold move—this week.

Because playing small is a choice. And so is showing up fully.

Chapters

00:00 The Choice to Play Small

08:43 Reprogramming the Nervous System

14:06 Defining Success on Your Own Terms

19:43 Taking Bold Action and Moving Forward

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In this episode of Tell Your Truth, Shamika Brown-Upshaw shares a profound spiritual awakening that brought her into deep stillness, presence, and peace. It wasn’t loud or dramatic—but it changed everything.

What unfolded was a divine moment of oneness, where Shamika wasn’t thinking about God or praying to God—she was with God. That moment revealed a powerful truth: we’ve been taught to look outward for identity, comfort, and direction… but the real answers come from within.

Shamika explores what happens when we stop chasing external markers of safety—like titles, paychecks, or job listings—and start reconnecting with our soul. She speaks directly to those who feel stuck or uncertain, especially those trying to return to a version of comfort that may no longer exist.

Throughout the episode, Shamika invites listeners into a conversation about choosing clarity over comfort, peace over panic, and truth over illusion. She shares her own personal shift into a more soul-led life, the freedom she’s now experiencing, and how you can begin shifting gracefully—without needing all the answers today.

You’ll hear about:

• A quiet moment that sparked deep reconnection with self and Spirit
• Why striving and “fixing” no longer work in a season calling us inward
• The illusion of external comfort—and what to seek instead
• The two types of people rising in this shift (and how to know which one you are)
• What it means to live from the inside out—and how to begin doing it

If you’re ready to get honest, get still, and return to who you really are—this episode is your homecoming.

Chapters

00:00 Spiritual Awakening and Inner Peace

07:48 The Season of the Individual

10:59 Shifting Towards Clarity and Purpose

12:58 Creating Reality from Within

14:20 Reconnecting with Your Truth

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You’re not stuck because you’re unmotivated—you’re stuck because you’re waiting for a feeling to do what discipline was designed for.

In this episode of 'Tell Your Truth', Shamika Brown-Upshaw delves into the myth of motivation and emphasizes the importance of discipline as a sustainable strategy for personal growth. The conversation explores how motivation is a fleeting emotional state influenced by various factors, while discipline is a deliberate choice that builds systems for long-term success. Shamika discusses the significance of aligning one's actions with their purpose and the role of energy and frequency in attracting desired outcomes. Practical steps for creating structure and discipline in daily life are provided, along with affirmations to reinforce positive habits.

If you’ve been waiting to “feel ready”... this is your moment to move.

You'll Learn:

• Motivation is not a long-term strategy; it's a temporary emotional state.
• Discipline is a choice that builds systems independent of motivation.
• Real freedom requires structure and support in your life.
• Your thoughts and actions create energetic signals that attract similar frequencies.
• Discipline helps you become a vibrational match for your desired life.
• Building habits around healing is essential for sustainable growth.
• You need to create boundaries around your energy to protect your focus.
• Simplifying systems makes it easier to show up consistently.
• Aligning your daily routines with your priorities fosters peace and clarity.
• Affirmations can reinforce the habits and mindset you want to cultivate.

Chapters

00:00 The Myth of Motivation

02:53 Understanding Discipline and Its Importance

05:46 The Role of Energy and Frequency

09:08 The Journey from Motivation to Discipline

11:58 Building a Sustainable Life

15:08 Creating Structure for Freedom

17:46 Practical Steps for Discipline

21:11 Affirmations and Closing Thoughts

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You’ve told yourself it’s timing. You’ve told yourself it’s discernment. You’ve told yourself, “Let me just get through this season first.”

But deep down… you know that’s not the real reason you haven’t moved.

In this episode of Tell Your Truth, we’re breaking down the fear behind your most convincing excuses—the ones dressed up as wisdom, stewardship, and logic.

Because here’s the truth: You’re not too busy. You’re not unprepared. You’re not waiting on God.

You’re just scared. And that fear has been showing up as perfectionism, delay, over-responsibility, and overwhelm.

In this episode, Shamika Brown-Upshaw explores the internal struggle between the part of us that is ready to rise and the part that holds us back. She emphasizes the importance of understanding our capacity, the illusion of readiness, and the detrimental effects of procrastination. Shamika encourages listeners to confront their fears, take small actions, and reclaim their power to live authentically. The episode serves as a call to action for those feeling stuck to break free from excuses and embrace their truth.

You’ll learn:

• Why “too busy” is often just a boundary issue in disguise
• How “I’m not ready” becomes the most dangerous stall tactic
• How excuses rewire your brain and block your energy
• Why faith and fear can’t lead at the same time
• What to do when you’re tired of hiding behind logic and ready to move in alignment

This is the permission slip your next level has been waiting for.

Plus, Shamika shares the real reason this podcast almost didn’t happen—and how she finally stopped shrinking and started walking in full obedience.

Chapters

00:00 The Quiet War Within: Rising vs. Stalling

02:53 Understanding Capacity: Time vs. Space

06:01 The Illusion of Readiness: Fear in Disguise

08:58 The Knowing-Doing Gap: Overcoming Mental Barriers

11:56 The Cost of Delay: Power and Progress

15:01 Living Your Truth: The Journey of Authenticity

17:47 Reclaiming Power: Steps to Move Forward

21:12 Breaking the Cycle: From Fear to Action

23:53 Conclusion: Embracing Your Truth and Power

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You’ve healed. You’ve journaled. You’ve done the inner work. So why does it still feel like you’re circling the same mountain?

In this episode, we’re talking about why your patterns keep repeating, even when you know better. Because growth alone doesn’t break the cycle—structure does.

We’ll dive into:

• The real reason you default to old habits (even when you’ve outgrown them)
• How your nervous system, beliefs, and emotional memory keep pulling you back
• What your schedule, space, and daily choices say about who you believe you are
• The role of structure, identity, and support in rewiring your patterns—for good

And I’m sharing a personal story that opened my eyes to the subtle ways I was still living from my old self…

Even after I had claimed my freedom.

This is the episode that will connect your healing to your habits—so you can stop just surviving transformation and actually start living it.

• Healing without structure is a setup for relapse
• Awareness won’t override a system built to survive your past
• You don’t need more effort—you need more access: to God, to your truth, to strategy that supports your evolution
• You can’t build your future from habits that belong to your past

• Bob Proctor: “The subconscious doesn’t know the difference between real and imagined—it only knows what’s repeated.”
• Maxwell Maltz: “You cannot consistently perform in a way that’s inconsistent with how you see yourself.”

'I break every cycle that no longer serves me. I am not just healed—I am rewired. I am creating something new.'

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00:00 Breaking the Cycle of Familiarity

08:15 Understanding Subconscious Patterns

14:15 Steps to Break the Cycle

18:09 The Power of Structure and Support

Let me ask you something real: What do you do when you’ve finally figured out who you are—finally gotten aligned—and now the people closest to you are still responding to the version of you that no longer exists?

This one is for the woman who’s had the audacity to evolve—and is now feeling the pressure of everyone wanting her to go back to who she was.

In this episode of Tell Your Truth, Shamika Brown-Upshaw gets real about what it means to walk in your truth when the people around you are still relating to the old you. From personal stories to psychological principles and Biblical truth, this episode breaks down how to stay grounded when your growth feels like a threat to others. This is where your transformation gets tested—not because you’re weak, but because you’re strong enough to change.

If you’re in that sacred and dangerous space between who you were and who you’re becoming—this is your episode.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why your growth can feel like rejection to others
• The psychology behind resistance from loved ones
• The spiritual, emotional, and neurological truths about identity shifts
• Practical steps to stay in alignment when you’re being pulled back

Key Affirmation: "I trust who I’ve become. I honor this healed version of me. I protect her peace, her power, and her path. I am no longer available for roles that require me to forget who I am. And I will not shrink her to fit old expectations no matter who wants me to. She is not up for negotiation."

Takeaways

• You've done the work, but the world may not be ready.
• Alignment is about honesty, not perfection.
• Your growth can make others uncomfortable.
• You are not responsible for others' discomfort with your growth.
• The pull of the familiar can be strong.
• Your boundaries highlight others' lack of them.
• Transformation confronts everything built around who you were.
• You don't need to be the version of yourself that people remember.
• Awareness is your anchor in maintaining alignment.
• Speak life over yourself every day.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery

02:54 Understanding Alignment and Its Challenges

06:13 The Impact of Change on Relationships

11:13 Psychology of Growth and Resistance

15:57 Practical Steps for Staying Aligned

20:11 Affirmations and Moving Forward

Ready to Go Deeper? If you’re done with the tug-of-war between the old and new you—let’s talk.

Book a Complimentary Soul Goals Clarity Call with me. Let’s uncover what’s blocking your alignment and create a plan to walk fully in your purpose.

A Soul Goal is not just a dream—it’s a divine assignment. The vision God placed in your heart before the world told you to shrink.

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What if the chaos we see in the world isn’t just “out there”—but a direct reflection of what’s happening inside us?

In this powerful episode, Shamika Brown-Upshaw explores the chaos in the world as a reflection of our inner turmoil. She emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and emotional maturity in addressing societal issues. Shamika encourages listeners to shift their focus from external factors to internal healing, highlighting that true transformation begins within. The episode concludes with practical steps for listeners to initiate change in their lives, advocating for self-leadership and emotional ownership.

This episode isn’t about taking sides. It’s about taking responsibility. Because the world won’t change until we do.

Inside This Episode:

• Why political chaos reflects personal dysfunction
• The truth about hate, division, and the “us vs. them” mindset
• The neuroscience behind personal transformation
• Three soul-level steps to disrupt chaos and embody peace
• How you become a catalyst for global change—without burning out

Takeaways:

• The chaos in the world reflects our inner chaos.
• Transformation begins with understanding ourselves.
• We must take personal responsibility for our emotions.
• Emotional maturity is essential for societal healing.
• Real change starts from within, not from external sources.
• Our thoughts and feelings shape our reality.
• Forgiveness is crucial for personal peace.
• Practicing gratitude can reset our emotional state.
• Self-leadership is foundational for leading others.

Key Scriptures: “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” — Romans 12:2 “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” — Proverbs 23:7

Affirmation: "I am no longer reacting to the world—I am transforming it by transforming me.”

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