Welcome to another empowering episode of the More Than Graphics podcast! Today, we dive deep into the theme of worthiness and bravery, featuring our incredible guest, Dana James Mwangi.
Episode Highlights
Catching Up with the Hosts
We start the episode with some personal updates. Cicely shares her journey of adjusting to motherhood again with newborns and a freshman in high school, while Priscilla talks about her upcoming surgery and the nostalgia of looking back at her children’s early years.
Celebrating Achievements
We are thrilled to announce our recent nomination in the Women of Podcasting Awards for Society and Culture Podcast. We encourage our listeners to vote for us and support women in podcasting.
Discussing Current Events
We touch on the recent controversies surrounding Simone Biles and the broader issues of prejudice and biases in international spaces. We emphasize the importance of rest and mental health, especially for women in highly competitive fields.
Introducing Dana James Mwangi
Our guest, Dana James Mwangi, is an award-winning brand consultant, website strategist, and public speaker. She leads Cheers Creative and is the creator of the Brave Branding Academy. Dana shares her journey of building confidence and pushing past fears to succeed in business.
Dana’s Journey and Insights
Dana opens up about her early career struggles in corporate America, where she felt undervalued and silenced. She talks about how freelance work saved her voice and helped her develop the “audacity muscle.” Dana emphasizes that bravery is a muscle that can be built and strengthened over time.
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Dana shares her strategies for addressing imposter syndrome, particularly for minority women in tech. She highlights the importance of building a history of success and capturing results and testimonials to combat self-doubt.
Self-Care Practices
Dana discusses her self-care routines, including taking Mondays off, going to therapy, and using AI tools like Claude for content creation. She emphasizes the importance of rest and building systems to create space for self-care.
Final Thoughts
Dana’s insights and experiences are a powerful reminder that we are all worthy of success, rest, and joy. Her journey inspires us to push past our fears and embrace our worthiness in every aspect of our lives.
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the More Than Graphics podcast. Don’t forget to vote for us in the Women of Podcasting Awards and stay tuned for more empowering conversations!
00:00:00 – Introduction to More Than Graphics Podcast
00:00:55 – Catching Up with the Hosts
00:01:22 – Cicely’s Motherhood Journey
00:02:16 – Priscilla’s Surgery and Nostalgia
00:03:32 – The Importance of Rest and Healing
00:04:12 – Celebrating Worthiness and Podcast Nomination
00:05:08 – Women in Society and Culture
00:05:28 – Simone Biles and Public Scrutiny
00:06:36 – Ownership and Athlete Criticism
00:09:04 – Women and Rest in Business
00:12:35 – Introduction of Guest Dana James Mwangi
00:14:27 – Dana’s Background and Career Journey
00:17:07 – Building the Audacity Muscle
00:18:04 – The Importance of Confidence in Business
00:22:28 – Balancing Motherhood and Career
00:24:12 – Dana’s Definition of Worthiness
00:27:07 – Achievements and Brave Branding Academy
00:30:57 – Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
00:36:46 – Self-Care Practices and Recommendations
