You Are YOU, Unapologetically

You Are YOU, Unapologetically

di Dr. Kim R. Grimes
Cristianità
Stagione 5
What It Really Takes to Walk Into Rooms Where Nobody Looks Like You You Are You Unapologetically | Season 5, Episode 16
Have you ever walked into a room and felt it before you even said a word? The shift in the air. The eyes that adjust. The silence that is not quite silence. And in that split second — before anyone speaks, before anyone moves — you have to make a decision that nobody prepared you for: do I make myself smaller so this room stays comfortable, or do I stand fully in who I am and dare the room to expand around me? Most women have been in that room. And most women have, at some point, chosen to shrink. Not because they were weak. But because nobody ever told them they had another option. In this episode of You Are You Unapologetically, Dr. Kim R. Grimes sits down with Barb Smith — founder of Journey Steel, a $5.8 million company with 25 employees, and Journeys Soaring Impact, a nonprofit creating pathways for inner-city young people — for one of the most honest, courageous, and necessary conversations this show has ever had. Together, they go to the places most people never say out loud — what it costs to keep showing up in rooms that were not built for you, what it feels like when the room finally has to make space, and what becomes possible when you refuse to leave any part of yourself at the door. About the Guest Barb Smith is the founder and CEO of Journey Steel, a $5.8 million manufacturing company employing 25 people, and Journeys Soaring Impact, a nonprofit dedicated to creating real, sustainable pathways for inner-city young people. Barb has spent her career walking into rooms that were not built for her — and transforming every single one of them by refusing to be anything other than fully herself. What You Will Learn in This Episode In this conversation, Barb and Dr. Kim explore: The room nobody prepares you for — what it actually feels like to walk into a space where nobody looks like you, and the split-second decision every woman in that position has to make The pressure to shrink — how the expectation to make yourself smaller becomes automatic over time, and the quiet, powerful moment Barb decided she was done Tolerated vs. truly belonging — the critical difference between being allowed in a room and genuinely belonging there, and why knowing the difference changes everything What staying fully herself made possible — the doors that opened, the relationships that formed, and the business that was built because Barb refused to code-switch her way through life Building beyond herself — how Barb turned her own experience of navigating hostile rooms into a mission to create better pathways for the young people coming behind her Key Takeaways ✅ You do not owe any room a smaller version of yourself just because the full version makes people uncomfortable ✅ The pressure to shrink is real — but it is a habit, not a requirement ✅ There is a difference between being tolerated in a room and truly belonging there — learn to know the difference ✅ The rooms that were hardest to walk into often become the rooms that shape your most significant contributions ✅ When you walk in fully, you do not just make space for yourself — you make space for every woman who comes in after you
S5 · E16
10 set 2026
54:19
She Built a Global Table — And Made Sure Every Woman Had a Seat | You Are You Unapologetically
Have you ever walked into a room and realized it was never built with you in mind? This episode is about what happens when a woman stops waiting for an invitation and builds an entirely different room — a bigger one, a global one, one where women from every background, every culture, and every corner of the world are not just allowed in but seen, funded, supported, and heard. Host sits down with Maica Gil, founder of the San Francisco International Women Entrepreneurs Forum, the Woman Impact Summit — the fastest growing conference for women in business from underrepresented communities — and Heroikka, a global platform connecting women-led projects with funding and resources worldwide, for a raw and expansive conversation about visibility, access, and the audacity it takes to build what the world said did not need to exist. This is not a conversation about fitting into spaces that were never designed for you. It is about building spaces so powerful the world has no choice but to take notice. In this episode, you will discover: → The defining moment that made Maica stop waiting and start building → Why the funding gap for women is not just a money problem — it is a visibility problem → What to do today if you feel invisible in your industry or your calling → What it personally cost Maica to stay unapologetically herself across cultures, governments, and continents → Why the permission you have been waiting for was never coming from the outside The table exists. There is room for you. And you were never created to wait outside. 🔗 Connect with Maica Gil: 📧 maica@heroikka.com ✅ If this episode moved you, share it with a woman who needs to be reminded that she does not have to wait for a seat — she can build the whole table. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week — because showing up fully and authentically starts here. You Are You, Unapologetically. Build the room. Set the table. Make sure every woman who comes after you finds it a little easier than you did. #BuildTheTable #YouAreYouUnapologetically #DrKimRGrimes #WomenEntrepreneurs #GlobalLeadership #WomenInBusiness #MaicaGil #WomanImpactSummit #Heroikka #PersonalGrowthPodcast
S5 · E15
10 set 2026
53:46
She Built a $5 Million Empire While Nobody Around Her Believed It Was Possible
She Built a $5 Million Empire While Nobody Around Her Believed It Was Possible What do you do when you can see something so clearly — feel it so deeply in your bones — and yet every room you walk into goes completely silent? This episode is about the experience most visionaries never talk about out loud — the loneliness of carrying something bigger than your current environment, the self-doubt that creeps in when the silence gets loud, and the rare, stubborn courage it takes to keep building anyway. Host sits down with Dr. Ana Everett, founder of SolutionsAe — a multi-vertical enterprise spanning three countries and generating over $5 million in revenue — for a raw, honest conversation about what it truly costs to build something the world cannot see yet, and what happens when it finally becomes undeniable. This is not a conversation about waiting for the right people to believe in you. It's about building faithfully until the vision speaks for itself. In this episode, you'll discover: → Why most visionaries quit — and it has nothing to do with failure → How to protect your internal fuel when external validation is nowhere to be found → What building in obscurity teaches you that success alone never could If you are carrying a vision that feels too big, too unclear, or too unsupported right now — this episode was made for you. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Ana Everett: 🌐 SolutionsAe | GoodForUs ✅ If this episode reached you, share it with someone who needs to be reminded that the vision they are carrying is worth every quiet, unseen, unsupported step it took to get here. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week — because showing up fully and authentically starts here. You Are You, Unapologetically. Keep building. Keep carrying it. Trust what you were given. #BuildingWithPurpose #YouAreYouUnapologetically #DrKimRGrimes #VisionaryMindset #WomenEntrepreneurs #PurposeDriven #BuildInFaith #PersonalGrowthPodcast #PodcastForWomen #UnapologeticallyYou
S5 · E14
23 lug 2026
51:12
She Fought Her Way Through Every Locked Door — Then Turned Around and Held It Open
Why Accessibility Is an Act of Love — And How It Changes Everything | You Are You Unapologetically What if the breakthrough you fought so hard for was never meant to stay with you alone? This episode is about the moments most high achievers never talk about — the quiet decision to stop guarding what you've built and start making it available to the people who need it most. Host sits down with Brittany Quintana Marti, attorney and advocate, who has spent her career walking through doors most women never get invited to — and then turning around to hold them wide open for everyone still climbing. This is not a conversation about giving everything away. It's a raw, honest conversation about the difference between protecting your expertise and multiplying it, why showing up for rooms that cannot pay you is one of the most powerful decisions a leader can make, and why accessibility is not a liability — it is the fullest expression of love and purpose. In this episode, you'll discover: → Why the people most committed to making things accessible are often the ones who know what it feels like to be locked out → The mindset shift that takes you from protecting what you've built to making it available to others → Why accessibility doesn't diminish your value — it multiplies your impact and compounds your legacy → What it looks like to show up for rooms that cannot pay you — and why it matters more than you think → What to do if you've been sitting on a gift, a skill, or a door you have the key to — and haven't opened it yet If you've been holding back a gift because you weren't sure the world was ready — this episode will challenge you to finally open your hands. 🔗 Connect with Brittany Quintana Marti: 📧 bquintana@quintanalawpa.com ✅ If this episode reached you, share it with someone who needs to be reminded that what they carry was never just for them. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week — because showing up fully and authentically starts here. You Are You, Unapologetically. Open your hands. Open the door. Watch what love actually changes. #AccessibilityIsLove #YouAreYouUnapologetically #WomenInLaw #GiftedToGive #LeadershipPurpose #WomenWhoServe #BreakthroughMindset #PersonalGrowthPodcast #PodcastForWomen #UnapologeticallyYou
S5 · E13
9 lug 2026
45:51
The ComeBack Nobody Saw Coming Including Me
The Comeback Nobody Saw Coming — Including Me | You Are You Unapologetically (S5 E12) What do you do when 90% of your company's revenue disappears within weeks of becoming CEO? This episode is about the moments nobody writes about — the 3am decisions, the choices with no good option, and the cost of staying standing when everything in you wants to walk away. Host sits down with Christine Hopkins, who stepped into the CEO seat in 2020 just as her company's revenue collapsed almost entirely — and lived to tell the real story of what it took to rebuild. This is not a highlight reel. It's a raw, honest conversation about leading through crisis without having the answers, the bold and terrifying pivot into an entirely new industry, and what the comeback actually cost behind the scenes. In this episode, you'll discover: → What it really feels like to lead a team when you don't have the answers yet → The pivot nobody expected — and what it took to build something brand new while still in recovery → The hidden cost of a comeback that most people never see → The strength Christine didn't know she had until crisis demanded it → Why the comeback is never one grand moment — it's every quiet decision that kept her going If you're in the middle of your own collapse right now and can't yet see your comeback, this episode was made for you. 🔗 Connect with Christine Hopkins: 📧 christine.hopkins@ascillc.com ✅ If this episode reached you, share it with someone who needs to be reminded that their comeback is still coming. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week — because showing up fully and authentically starts here. You Are You, Unapologetically. Keep rising. Keep rebuilding. #LeadershipCrisis #BusinessComeback #YouAreYouUnapologetically #ResilientLeadership #CEOJourney #CrisisLeadership #BusinessResilience #FemaleCEO #ComebackStory #PersonalGrowthPodcast
S5 · E12
9 lug 2026
36:26
What No One Tells You About Starting Over in Your 40s
Have you ever woken up one morning, looked at the life you built — the career, the relationships, the identity — and realized it no longer fits? Not because you failed. Not because you weren't enough. But because you grew. Starting over in your 40s is one of the most misunderstood and under talked experiences of adult life. Society hands us a timeline. And when we step off of it — by choice or by circumstance — the silence around that experience can feel deafening. In this episode of You Are You Unapologetically, host sits down with Inna Korenzvit for an honest, courageous, and deeply human conversation about what it truly means to begin again in your 40s. From the grief that comes with letting go, to the fear of being judged, to the quiet courage it takes to choose a different path — this episode goes to the places most people are afraid to speak about out loud. About the Guest Inna Korenzvit is [guest bio here]. She brings a deeply personal and professional perspective to the conversation around reinvention, resilience, and the courage it takes to start over when the world expects you to stay put. Connect With Inna Korenzvit 📧 Inna@koreaccounting.com What You'll Learn in This Episode In this conversation, Inna and the host explore: The moment of clarity — what it feels like when you realize your life no longer aligns with who you've become, and why that realization is actually a gift The internal battle — the self-doubt, fear of judgment, and pressure of time that make starting over feel impossible, and how to move through them The "feeling behind" trap — why comparing your beginning to someone else's middle is one of the most dangerous things you can do, and how to break free from it The untold realities of reinvention — the griefs, surprises, and things no one warns you about when you choose to start over The hidden strengths of your 40s — the self-awareness, experience, and perspective that make starting over later in life more powerful than starting over young Key Takeaways ✅ Starting over is not a setback — it is a redirection toward alignment ✅ The fear of being behind is real — but comparison will always cost you more than courage ✅ Your 40s come with strengths that your 20s simply couldn't offer ✅ The grief of letting go is real — and it can coexist with the excitement of beginning ✅ It is never — ever — too late to build a life that is truly yours Action Steps for This Week Before you move on from this episode, try these three things: Name one thing in your life that no longer fits who you are today Identify one small step you could take toward where you actually want to go Say this out loud — today: "My story isn't over. It's just changing."
S5 · E11
11 giu 2026
39:15
How to Build Success Without Burning Out and Still Live Fully
What if everything you've been told about success is costing you more than it's giving you? We live in a world that glorifies the grind — where exhaustion is worn as a badge of honor, where sacrificing your health, your relationships, and your peace is somehow proof that you want it badly enough. But here's the truth no one is saying loudly enough: burnout is not a requirement for success. It's a warning. In this powerful episode of You Are You Unapologetically, Dr. Kim R. Grimes sits down with Maria Lence for an honest, eye-opening conversation about what sustainable success actually looks like — and how to build it without losing yourself in the process. Maria brings a grounded, practical perspective that will challenge the way you think about ambition, energy, and what it truly means to live fully. Because the goal was never just to succeed. The goal was to succeed and still have a life worth living on the other side of it. In this episode, you'll discover: 🔥 Why burnout is a signal — not a strategy — and what it's really telling you 🔥 The critical difference between being busy and building something sustainable 🔥 Why willpower alone will never be enough — and what actually protects your momentum 🔥 How to create systems that guard your energy, your well-being, and your vision 🔥 What it looks like to pursue your goals without sacrificing who you are Whether you're an entrepreneur, a professional, or simply someone trying to do it all without falling apart — this episode is your permission slip to build differently. Success doesn't have to hurt. And you don't have to burn down to rise. 🎧 Listen now and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. 🌐 Website: https://kimrgrimes.com/ | 📲 Follow Dr. Kim R. Grimes: https://www.facebook.com/kim.r.grimes.2025 #YouAreYouUnapologetically #DrKimRGrimes #MariaLence #SustainableSuccess #BurnoutRecovery #LiveFully #PersonalDevelopment #S5E10
S5 · E10
28 mag 2026
42:14
How to Find Clarity, Balance, and Purpose When Life Feels Overwhelming
How to Find Clarity, Balance, and Purpose When Life Feels Overwhelming Have you ever felt like everything in your life is urgent? Your career needs you. Your family needs you. Your faith needs you. Your responsibilities need you. Your inbox needs you. And somewhere in the middle of meeting everyone else’s expectations, you start losing clarity about what actually matters. In this episode of You Are You Unapologetically, Dr. Kim R. Grimes sits down with Monifa Robinson for a grounding conversation about how to find clarity, balance, and purpose when life feels heavy, chaotic, or out of alignment. This episode is not about doing more. It is about pausing. Because sometimes overwhelm is not a scheduling problem. It is an alignment problem. So many people look successful on the outside but feel scattered on the inside. They are busy, but not fulfilled. Productive, but depleted. Showing up, but not fully aligned. This conversation creates space to breathe, reflect, and realign with what truly matters. Dr. Kim and Monifa explore the internal signs of overwhelm, the difference between productivity and purpose, and how faith and inner transformation can help restore balance when life feels chaotic. They also discuss how to create clarity without making drastic life changes, how to set boundaries without guilt, and how to move from survival mode into intentional living. If you have been trying to get organized, trying to reset, trying to create balance, but still feel like clarity is out of reach, this episode will remind you that overwhelm is not a personal failure. It is often a signal that something needs attention. Clarity does not come from rushing. It comes from pausing. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why overwhelm is often a signal, not a failure How to recognize when clarity and balance are missing The difference between being productive and living with purpose How faith and identity can anchor clarity Practical ways to create balance without overhauling your life Why boundaries are stewardship, not selfishness How to move from survival mode to intentional living Key Takeaways Overwhelm is not always about having too much to do. Sometimes it is about being disconnected from what matters most. Productivity without purpose can lead to depletion, but small alignment shifts can create lasting balance. When you slow down, reflect, and reconnect with your values, your decisions become clearer, your boundaries become healthier, and your purpose feels anchored instead of rushed. Action Step After listening, identify one area of your life that feels misaligned. Ask yourself: What value of mine is being ignored here? Then make one small adjustment this week that moves you toward alignment, not perfection. Connect with Monifa Robinson Website: withinyourreach.life Email: info@withinyourreach.life If this episode blessed you, share it with someone who needs a reset. Breathe. Realign. Live intentionally. #Clarity #Balance #Purpose #IntentionalLiving #Overwhelmed #PersonalGrowth #SelfAwareness #EmotionalWellness #FaithAndPurpose #MindsetShift #Boundaries #HealingJourney #YouAreYouUnapologetically #DrKimRGrimes #MonifaRobinson
S5 · E9
14 mag 2026
49:09
The Real Reason Your Habits Keep Failing and the 7 TINY Fixes That Actually Work!
If you've ever started a habit with full confidence — and quietly watched it fall apart — this episode is for you. In Season 5, Episode 9 of You Are You Unapologetically, host joins forces with Patrice Tsague to expose the REAL reason your habits keep failing — and it has nothing to do with willpower, discipline, or how hard you're trying. The truth? Most habits are built on strategies that were never designed for real people living real lives. That changes today. Together, they unpack the 7 tiny but powerful fixes that actually create lasting momentum — no overwhelm, no shame, no starting over from scratch. You'll walk away understanding how your identity shapes your behavior, why perfectionism is quietly killing your progress, and how to design your environment so consistency becomes the path of least resistance. This is the episode that will shift how you see yourself — from someone who "can't stay consistent" to someone who simply needed a better system. If you're tired of blaming yourself and ready to finally build habits that stick, hit play. Your breakthrough starts here. What You'll Learn: Why habit failure is a strategy problem — not a character flaw How the all-or-nothing mindset keeps you stuck The identity shift that changes everything 7 small, doable fixes you can start this week How to rebuild self-trust after repeated setbacks
S5 · E8
23 apr 2026
47:35
Give Me 15 Minutes To Make You Authentically Confident
What if confidence is not something you have to perform, chase, or wait for? In this empowering episode of You Are You Unapologetically, Dr. Kim R. Grimes sits down with Mario Tovar to unpack what authentic confidence really looks like and why so many people struggle to trust themselves, speak up, and show up fully. Together, they explore the difference between real confidence and performative confidence, the inner battles that quietly erode self-belief, and the small but powerful shifts that can help you stop shrinking and start standing in who you truly are. This conversation is a reminder that confidence is not about titles, applause, appearance, or perfection. It is about alignment, self-trust, and the courage to act before you feel completely ready. If you have ever downplayed your strengths, waited for permission, or postponed your next step because of fear, this episode will meet you right where you are and give you practical encouragement to move forward. In this episode, you will be reminded that confidence is internal, small actions create big shifts, and the most confident version of you is simply the most authentic version of you. You will also walk away with simple action steps you can start today to begin building authentic confidence from the inside out. If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who needs a confidence boost and remember: YOU ARE YOU, Unapologetically.
S5 · E7
9 apr 2026
37:04
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