In this short and honest episode, Steph shares her decision to step away from podcasting and social media for 65 days a move that feels both scary and exciting after consistently showing up and pushing toward big milestones like reaching 1,000 episodes. After a challenging start to the year with canceled guests, illness, and being spread across five different shows, she’s choosing to reset and refocus her energy on a bigger goal: creating courses to help women learn how to DIY their podcasts and use ads to grow them. Inspired by the idea that you have to “raise your floor” to reach higher goals, this break is about saying no to certain things so she can go all in on what matters most. Steph shares that she’s already booking guests for her return and will be back on May 31st with renewed creativity and excitement, and in the meantime, encourages listeners to check out her other shows while continuing to put on their shoes, do their best, and believe in the impossible.

What would you do if everything changed in an instant your memory, your health, your future? In this powerful episode of Notable Peeps, Dr. Deitra C. Payne shares how the loss of her father, followed by a sudden hospitalization that left her without speech or memory, completely shifted her perspective on life. Faced with uncertainty, she chose to stop putting off her “big bold dreams” and began a new path of inspiring others to do the same. From academia to entrepreneurship, from grief to gratitude, her story is a reminder that tomorrow isn’t promised and the dreams you’re waiting on might be the very ones you’re meant to chase right now.

Contact Info for Dr. Deitra C. Payne

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-deitra-c-payne

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ignite_fabulous

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/deitra.payne.1

What if the life that looks perfect on the outside is hiding a battle no one can see? Julie Miller shares how a quiet struggle with alcohol led her to a breaking point and ultimately to a 200-mile solo hike through the Colorado wilderness. What she discovered along the way wasn’t just strength, it was the realization that discomfort won’t break you, honesty creates connection, and honoring yourself can completely change your life. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re the only one carrying something heavy, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone and that a different path is possible.

Connect with Julie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/create.a.life.so.full/

Podcast: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/cfac2381-ef6c-42a3-94ea-49668f271d59