Embracing Only, a podcast focused on sharing the stories of women especially women of color who continue to thrive and defy the odds while taking up space as 'an only'

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Killing the noise remains a hot topic with Onlys. Several of our guest have phenomenal tools they use to stay focused and eliminate the noise. Our cohosts recommend the following 1. Start with the end in mind. Where do you want to be in your career
There has been a plethora of conversations around Quiet Quitting lately. But what does it mean? Popularized by TikTok, quiet quitting is the act of doing only the bare minimum at work. Zaid Khan (@zkchillin) shared his own discovery of the term in l
Not everyone wants to get better. The predictable emotions that come with our patterns can be so programmed into our being, that leaving them feels like the death of self. Don't fear the death. Everything you want is on the other side. #womenempow
**NEW EPISODE*** In our latest episode we introduce, 🎙️ Katherine Ann Byam, MBA. Katherine is a best selling author of “Do What Matters”, sustainability activist, coach and consultant for business resilience and sustainable change, part
How do you respond when someone triggers you at work? Do you get upset, avoid direct conversation, complain to a friend, internalize the slight and stress for the rest of the day? We are all guilty of reacting to very real triggers. The truth, as we
Limiting beliefs are caused by a number of factors but they all stem from the same place: your brain’s desire to protect you from pain in the future. These triggers can include fear, impostor syndrome, and past experiences. Often, limiting be
In order to work on self-improvement in the workplace, here are 10 common examples of limiting beliefs to recognize and correct in real time: I’m not good enough: “I’m not good enough to manage this project.” I’m too ol
**NEW EPISODE*** In our latest episode we introduce, 🎙️ Katherine Ann Byam, MBA. Katherine is a best selling author of “Do What Matters”, sustainability activist, coach and consultant for business resilience and sustainable change, part
Our cohost, Olivia, has a powerful message for us today. How often have we used this excuse? It is certainly an excuse. We wield these words in order to give ourselves an out because our new pursuit scares us. Our fear keeps us trapped, keeps us sm
Only's make a major mistake in believing our otherness operates as disqualification, and our inherent qualities render us less than others and therefore unworthy. Nothing could be further from the truth. Our otherness is a superpower, should we choos
A question that comes up often when I speak to women who are only's is "how do you do it?" Over time I have learned that the real question is; "How do I banish my doubts and get out of my own way?" I want women to understand the u
Friendly reminder to find something to be grateful for today. We are all in different stages of our journey; however, every stage gives us something to be grateful for. What are you grateful for today? Listen to the full episode here: https://embrac
@coastguard_righttheship Dr.Kimberly Young-Mclear…know her! Dr. Kimberly Young-McLear is a Black, queer, scholar, engineer, and educator who is unreservedly committed to human resilience, human dignity, and human rights. In 2019, she was one
Be loud, celebrate and name 'the only's' who need to be heard, who need to be championed for but don't know it yet. If you made it to the room or the table, lift them up. Tune in to hear the full conversation on the latest episode in the link in the
In our latest episode we have not one, but three fierce queens, Fabia Ogunmekan, Zanele Khanyile and Mai Khidir, MPH who share how they have embraced their ‘onlyness’ and thrived in the different spaces they have occupied. Key takeaways