Ep 04 - Ellie's Epiphanies: 23 Things We're Not Doing in 2023

03/01/23 • 31 min

This week is our first Ellie's Epiphanies where our host Ellie Mariyo shares life lessons she's learned recently about relationships, business, health and more. On today's episode, she'll go over her list of "23 Things We're Not Doing in 2023" and explain how each one can help you level up your life. Get ready for some serious motivation and encouragement!
Additional Resources
Damages of Diet Culture
Atomic Habits Summary Nedra Tawaab - Boundary Queen of IG
Find a Therapist 16 Personalities
Duolingo
Value of Doing Nothing

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Ep 03 - Self Love Like No Other w/ Entrepreneur Kayla Perry Agu

It's Ellie's birthday!! Who better to celebrate with than her Mississippi Sistah & Founder of the Self Love Series, Kayla Perry Agu?? On this episode, Kayla shares how weight loss surgery gone wrong pushed her to finally start loving herself. Now she encourages others to do the same!
To help you get the most out of today’s episode, feel free to skip around to what is most relevant to you in this moment. Here’s the breakdown:

03:56 - Growing Up in a Bigger Body
17:43 - The Ups & Downs of Self Love
24:55 - Weight Loss Surgery Gone Wrong
39:45 - Kayla’s Pregnancy
46:22 - The Self Love Series is Born!
57:12 - Accepting Compliments
1hr05:35 - Real Connection
1hr12:12 - Support SLS
1hr15:45 - The Final Three

Follow Kayla Perry Agu on TikTok and Instagram, the Self Love Series on TikTok and Instagram or visit www.selfloveseries.org for more information on upcoming events.
Additional Resources
What is SLE?
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Importance of Serotonin
Body Language Matters

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Ep 05 - Celebrating the Amazing You w/ Model Maia Douglas

Happy International Women's Day!! Today's episode features Maia N. Douglas, a plus size model and women's equity activist. Together, we discuss fashion, travel and women who inspire us.
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