Episode 98: Five Steps to Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Tamika L. Sims is a 6-time author, book coach, and Publishing Strategist. Tamika is the founder of Get Write With Tamika, LLC where book coaching, book publishing consulting, and book writing strategy sessions are offered. At this stage in her career, Tamika has helped more than 250 men, women, and children, tell their stories, producing bestsellers and award-winning authors. Tamika began working for herself full-time in April 2017, a decision that has forever changed the trajectory of her life. A native of Columbia, SC, Tamika now resides in Las Vegas, NV.

Check out Tamika's latest book, Ink Pen Diva: The Truth Behind My Pen, www.InkPenDiva.com 

Justine Conley was born in Brevard, North Carolina. The CEO and principal consultant of J Conley Consulting is a nationally sought-after corporate trainer, motivational speaker and transformational life coach.

An advocate at heart, Justine served AARP for 6 years as the Associate State Director of North Florida. As a liaison to the community she managed a team of more than 50 volunteers. Upholding the mission and vision of AARP, completing her assignment Justine retired in August of 2022.

Justine has also served as a program manager for Orion’s Mind, a supplemental afterschool program for youth in underserved communities in Chicago to help them improve their core skills. Justine recruited, trained and managed the teachers for 2 inner-city schools.

For 19 years, Justine served as the vice president of multicultural initiatives of the Midwest division– which consisted of 12 states. An international ministry organization whose mission is to help youth navigate adolescence while bringing Christ to kids.

In addition to being a certified life coach, Justine holds a BA in Sociology from Berea College, an MA in Leadership (in progress) from Fuller Theological Seminary, and extensive leadership development through Leadership Jax.

Ordained in 2014 at Rock of Our Salvation Church in Chicago, IL. Justine has served in many leadership capacities in local churches in every community she has been a part of. Currently, Justine is a servant at Excel Church in Jacksonville, FL – Derrick and Zelphia Raines are her pastors.

She is the parent of 2 adult children Cameron Conley and Tonicia Gayle and grandmother to Luke Gayle who is the light of her life. Justine loves nature, is an avid traveler and loves meeting new people. Her life’s mission is to help people discover who they are in their special uniqueness and how to leverage those characteristics to live the life that they desire.

Check out this 11-minute episode where I share my heart about dealing with imposter syndrome -- again -- and how certain Bible verses helped to alleviate that. I allso talk about redefining success as you view it from different perspectives. Plus, I shared several phenomenal announcements in this episode that you won't want to miss.

Have you gotten your FREE ticket to this week's Balanced Ministry Pastors' Wives Summit? Get your free ticket here.

Join me as Nina Elaine Borum shares her journey as an author, speaker, bookstore owner and single adoptive foster mom of four. Also, check out Nina's bookstore, Bo Society & Books, at www.thebosociety.com. 

Join me and two of the speakers of our upcoming Balanced Ministry Pastors' Wives Summit. We are so pumped and ready for this Summit! Listen in to this super fun episode as we share what you can expect when you attend the virtual Summit February 29 - March 2. To learn more about the Summit and to get your FREE ticket, click here: https://rhonda-l-simmons-llc.thrivecart.com/balanced-ministry-pastors-wives-summit/ 

Jawanda Jackson is a construction manager and works for a general contractor that builds multi-family projects such as market rate apartment complexes, affordable housing, senior living, and more. Listen as Jawanda shares her successful journey on a career path that is rarely taken by women, especially women of color.

Since a young age Alisha Bridges faced the challenges of severe plaque psoriasis. For over a decade, her passion has driven her to advocate tirelessly for those navigating chronic illness, with focus on psoriasis and mental health. Being raised by her grandparents due to her parents' battles with drug addiction brought abandonment issues that compounded the challenges of living with a visible chronic condition. This ignited Alisha's commitment to self-help, personal development/healing childhood trauma.

Alisha has been featured in Women's Health Magazine, WebMD, Medium & more influential platforms. She has a new book coming out, Dig Deeper: A 21-Week Guide to Self-Discovery Through Plants, which can be pre-ordered on Amazon. https://a.co/d/hHO48fb 

Sara Bohling is a nurse with 20 years experience and is now working in her private practice of holistic wellness and life coaching. She also has a health journey -- a rare, invisible illness -- that required her to focus on herself and her heart even more. Sara listened to her body by slowing down, nourishing it with quality foods, and moving her body in ways that were good for her. Her business is founded on supporting dedicated women & leaders to create a heart-aligned life…to restore balance in their physical, mental and spiritual health; while continuing to serve the people they are passionate about.

Sara has written a book, When Grit & Grace Collide- Persevering Through Life’s Challenges with Grit and God’s Grace, which is available on Amazon. https://a.co/d/imjnnr8 

People have asked me, "What's your story? Why do you do what you do? Why did you start The Simmons Empowerment Foundation Inc. (TSEFI) to serve unwed, teen moms?" Well, here's my answer. My story. My why.

By the way, TSEFI has vacancies on our board of directors. No matter where you are in the world, you can get involved. Our board meetings are held virtually, and there are many tasks and projects that we have that can be completed remotely. So, your location is not an issue. To learn more about our organization and the qualifications and expectations of board membership, check out TSEFI's board prospectus HERE.

If interested in applying for board membership, the link is at the bottom of the last page of the prospectus. We look forward to the possibility of working with you to support unwed, teen moms.

It's our 100th episode, y'all!

Dr. Elle Akaho is a British-Ghanaian Child and Adult Psychiatrist. She graduated as a Medical Doctor in 2011 and has more than ten years of experience in the mental health field. She has a special interest in neurodevelopmental conditions, particularly autism and ADHD, and works for both the National Health Service and a not-for-profit assessment service. Dr. Elle is also a mentor, a sponsor of young girls abroad, and a Personal Performance Coach for women and girls. She is passionate about personal growth, overcoming difficult circumstances, access to education and career opportunities, and having deep conversations. You can find her at www.ellementescoaching.com and @elleversation on Instagram.