[Summer Series] 5 Investments That Have Changed My Self-Image
Investing in Yourself: How Your Choices Shape Your Self-Image Self-image is essentially how we perceive ourselves, shaped by our thoughts, beliefs, and experiences. Tonya Leigh explores the profound connection between the investments we make—whether in time, money, or energy—and the evolution of our self-image. This exploration is particularly relevant for women seeking to elevate their […]
The Edit #160
I’ve been working since I was eight years old. First job? A strawberry farm. Five cents a quart – and I was determined to be the top picker.(You could say my inner hustler was born early.) From there: tobacco fields, fast food, nursing school, night shifts, critical care, entrepreneurship. Work has always been a part […]
The Edit #159
The day I decided to quit nursing, everyone thought I was crazy. My mom was worried – about my future, about all the hard work I’d put in.My co-workers were confused. “Why would you leave a good job?”Even a doctor laughed on my last day and said, “Good luck, Coach Tonya.” 🙃 And I’ll be […]
[Summer Series] My Work Philosophy
Transforming Your Work Mindset: From Scarcity to Abundance Success is often viewed as an unending quest for more—more money, more recognition, more achievements. However, as discussed in the podcast episode, true success goes beyond these conventional metrics. It is about discovering joy and alignment in your work while honoring both your inner hustler and your […]
The Edit #158
When’s the last time you felt truly alive? Not “busy” or “productive” – I mean wide-eyed, lit up from the inside out. For a long time, I didn’t realize how disconnected I’d become.Not exactly unhappy… just running on autopilot. Telling myself, this is just life now. But underneath? I felt dull.And the things I thought […]
[Summer Series] Having Your Own Back
10 Traits of a Woman Who Supports Herself Through Life’s Challenges In the journey of personal growth and well-being, the concept of “having your own back” is pivotal. This idea encompasses three essential traits: self-trust, self-compassion, and emotional resilience. Each of these traits plays a crucial role in fostering a supportive relationship with oneself, especially […]
The Edit #157
I’ve always prided myself on being someone who isn’t easily triggered. But let me tell you, this has taken years of inner work – peeling back layers of old wounds, learning to self-soothe, and rewriting stories that once ruled my reactions. It’s been worth every moment. Yet, sitting at my father’s celebration of life, feeling […]
[Summer Series] How to be Full of Life
Awakening Your Inner Spark: Steps to Reignite Your Passion To truly embrace life, one must be open to experiencing a full range of emotions, both positive and negative, as they are essential to the essence of being alive. This idea is central to this podcast episode with host Tonya Leigh, who emphasizes that genuine vitality […]