We Rest On Sundays
We Rest On Sundays
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Raised in poverty with a drug-addicted mother and dealing with a father in prison, life was challenging growing up poor and broken. I have been blessed to meet and build monumental relationships with exceptional and inspiring people who have helped me stay motivated and locked into my goals. Each episode features candid discussions, expert guests, and relatable stories that reflect our journeys, offering listeners insight and encouragement. Whether juggling work and family, seeking advice on relationships or your career, or just looking for a community that understands this pod aims to uplift.
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The podcast focuses on personal growth, resilience, and navigating life's complexities, with episodes that explore topics like addiction recovery, the power of HBCUs in career development, and managing chronic illness. For instance, episodes delve into foundational life experiences that shape identity, code-switching in corporate America, and maintaining health through challenges.
Raised in poverty with a drug-addicted mother and dealing with a father in prison, life was challenging growing up poor and broken. I have been blessed to meet and build monumental relationships with exceptional and inspiring people who have helped me stay motivated and locked into my goals. Each episode features candid discussions, expert guests, and relatable stories that reflect our journeys, offering listeners insight and encouragement. Whether juggling work and family, seeking advice on relationships or your career, or just looking for a community that understands this pod aims to uplift.
In this deeply inspiring conversation, Mia Rose opens up about her journey from hardship to higher education, a path marked by resilience, self-discovery, and unshakable determination. Growing up with parents battling addiction and a father who was incarcerated, Mia faced challenges that could have easily derailed her future. While at Spelman College, she navigated the tension between the “haves” and “have-nots,” even relying on Dollar Tree shopping trips to make ends meet.Mia shares how she made intentional choices about the woman she wanted to become, leaned on her “radical imagination” to see a life beyond her circumstances, and pushed through moments when giving up seemed easier. Her story is a testament to perseverance, self-belief, and the power of envisioning a better future.Listeners will walk away not just inspired, but reminded that where you start doesn’t define where you can go, your vision and determination do.
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