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Women are encouraged to be gentle with themselves, embrace their journey, and remember: you are not behind, just in progress.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/7546611/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Self-Improvement</category><copyright>Copyright Destiney</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg</url><title>She in progress</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/she-in-progress--7546611</link></image><lastBuildDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:45:07 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Destiney</itunes:name><itunes:email>feeds@spreaker.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>This episode of 'She in Progress' with Lola explores the often unspoken emotional challenges of growing into womanhood. 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Through honest observation of routines, relationships, work, energy, and emotional patterns, the life audit empowers you to make conscious choices and gently realign your life with your true self.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73655660</guid><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 07:30:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76280646/media.mp3" length="8603585" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8fca4c6-4ba8-4575-ae6f-f9e8dce6b410/f8fca4c6-4ba8-4575-ae6f-f9e8dce6b410.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8fca4c6-4ba8-4575-ae6f-f9e8dce6b410/f8fca4c6-4ba8-4575-ae6f-f9e8dce6b410.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/f8fca4c6-4ba8-4575-ae6f-f9e8dce6b410/f8fca4c6-4ba8-4575-ae6f-f9e8dce6b410.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode of She in Progress with Lola explores the concept of the life audit—a reflective process to assess whether your current life aligns with who you are becoming. 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Through honest observation of routines, relationships, work, energy, and emotional patterns, the life audit empowers you to make conscious choices and gently realign your life with your true self.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1076</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>40</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Natural Talent Shapes Beliefs About Success</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-natural-talent-shapes-beliefs-about-success--76280650</link><description><![CDATA[Lola discusses how the belief in natural talent can discourage women from pursuing growth. She explains that success is shaped by discipline, environment, opportunity, repetition, and support, rather than innate ability. True mastery comes from consistent practice and exposure, not effortless skill. The episode encourages listeners to reframe their self-judgment, focus on development, and recognize that talent is built over time, not assigned at birth.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73655272</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:22:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76280650/media.mp3" length="10292138" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/74dd4a2a-74d0-44d5-8145-164914504e98/74dd4a2a-74d0-44d5-8145-164914504e98.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/74dd4a2a-74d0-44d5-8145-164914504e98/74dd4a2a-74d0-44d5-8145-164914504e98.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/74dd4a2a-74d0-44d5-8145-164914504e98/74dd4a2a-74d0-44d5-8145-164914504e98.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Lola discusses how the belief in natural talent can discourage women from pursuing growth. She explains that success is shaped by discipline, environment, opportunity, repetition, and support, rather than innate ability. True mastery comes from...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lola discusses how the belief in natural talent can discourage women from pursuing growth. She explains that success is shaped by discipline, environment, opportunity, repetition, and support, rather than innate ability. True mastery comes from consistent practice and exposure, not effortless skill. The episode encourages listeners to reframe their self-judgment, focus on development, and recognize that talent is built over time, not assigned at birth.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1287</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>39</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Adjusting to a Rapidly Changing Technological Future</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/adjusting-to-a-rapidly-changing-technological-future--76280652</link><description><![CDATA[This episode explores how technological advances, AI, and evolving industries are redefining skills, roles, and identities—especially for women. Lola discusses the emotional impact of constant change, the shift from expertise to adaptability, and the importance of continuous learning, communication, and cognitive resilience. The future favors those who can evolve, integrate skills, and guide systems, emphasizing growth over perfection.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73654869</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 07:04:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76280652/media.mp3" length="7468416" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6d9cd962-0032-4b0e-8ab7-21e0ce54ef5a/6d9cd962-0032-4b0e-8ab7-21e0ce54ef5a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6d9cd962-0032-4b0e-8ab7-21e0ce54ef5a/6d9cd962-0032-4b0e-8ab7-21e0ce54ef5a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6d9cd962-0032-4b0e-8ab7-21e0ce54ef5a/6d9cd962-0032-4b0e-8ab7-21e0ce54ef5a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode explores how technological advances, AI, and evolving industries are redefining skills, roles, and identities—especially for women. Lola discusses the emotional impact of constant change, the shift from expertise to adaptability, and the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode explores how technological advances, AI, and evolving industries are redefining skills, roles, and identities—especially for women. Lola discusses the emotional impact of constant change, the shift from expertise to adaptability, and the importance of continuous learning, communication, and cognitive resilience. The future favors those who can evolve, integrate skills, and guide systems, emphasizing growth over perfection.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>934</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Every Woman Needs a Personal Board of Directors</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-every-woman-needs-a-personal-board-of-directors--76280653</link><description><![CDATA[This episode explores the concept of a personal board of directors—a carefully chosen group of mentors, advisors, sponsors, peers, and grounding voices who intentionally influence a woman's growth, decisions, and opportunities. Lola emphasizes the importance of curating aligned influences, evolving support networks, and seeking guidance without losing autonomy. Intentional relationships accelerate clarity, confidence, and progress, reminding women they don't have to navigate life alone.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73642035</guid><pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 23:31:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76280653/media.mp3" length="5715075" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9797053f-bc60-4c23-8769-e678293f3bb9/9797053f-bc60-4c23-8769-e678293f3bb9.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9797053f-bc60-4c23-8769-e678293f3bb9/9797053f-bc60-4c23-8769-e678293f3bb9.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/9797053f-bc60-4c23-8769-e678293f3bb9/9797053f-bc60-4c23-8769-e678293f3bb9.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode explores the concept of a personal board of directors—a carefully chosen group of mentors, advisors, sponsors, peers, and grounding voices who intentionally influence a woman's growth, decisions, and opportunities. Lola emphasizes the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode explores the concept of a personal board of directors—a carefully chosen group of mentors, advisors, sponsors, peers, and grounding voices who intentionally influence a woman's growth, decisions, and opportunities. Lola emphasizes the importance of curating aligned influences, evolving support networks, and seeking guidance without losing autonomy. Intentional relationships accelerate clarity, confidence, and progress, reminding women they don't have to navigate life alone.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>715</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>37</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Confidence as an Industry and Product</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/confidence-as-an-industry-and-product--76280648</link><description><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress with Lola explores the commercialization of confidence and empowerment. While empowerment culture offers tools and encouragement, it often turns confidence into a product, emphasizing visibility, performance, and constant self-improvement. Lola questions whether this marketed confidence leads to genuine growth or creates new pressures and feelings of inadequacy. True confidence, she argues, is built over time and rooted in self-trust, not external validation or packaged solutions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73641600</guid><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 23:16:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76280648/media.mp3" length="9443870" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fa59ff3f-f33e-4f8b-84de-df3bd2d0b06e/fa59ff3f-f33e-4f8b-84de-df3bd2d0b06e.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fa59ff3f-f33e-4f8b-84de-df3bd2d0b06e/fa59ff3f-f33e-4f8b-84de-df3bd2d0b06e.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/fa59ff3f-f33e-4f8b-84de-df3bd2d0b06e/fa59ff3f-f33e-4f8b-84de-df3bd2d0b06e.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode of She in Progress with Lola explores the commercialization of confidence and empowerment. While empowerment culture offers tools and encouragement, it often turns confidence into a product, emphasizing visibility, performance, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress with Lola explores the commercialization of confidence and empowerment. While empowerment culture offers tools and encouragement, it often turns confidence into a product, emphasizing visibility, performance, and constant self-improvement. Lola questions whether this marketed confidence leads to genuine growth or creates new pressures and feelings of inadequacy. True confidence, she argues, is built over time and rooted in self-trust, not external validation or packaged solutions.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1181</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>36</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>When Your Dreams Change and No Longer Excite You</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/when-your-dreams-change-and-no-longer-excite-you--76280656</link><description><![CDATA[Host Lola explores the emotional journey women face when their dreams evolve, discussing guilt, the sunk cost fallacy, identity shifts, and societal pressures. She emphasizes that letting go of outdated goals is not failure, but growth. The episode encourages self-awareness, redefining success, and trusting new desires, reminding listeners that evolving dreams reflect personal progress and authentic living.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73641274</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 23:10:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76280656/media.mp3" length="9882331" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a59778d5-c2c6-434d-8da8-009b8bc6a1d0/a59778d5-c2c6-434d-8da8-009b8bc6a1d0.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a59778d5-c2c6-434d-8da8-009b8bc6a1d0/a59778d5-c2c6-434d-8da8-009b8bc6a1d0.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/a59778d5-c2c6-434d-8da8-009b8bc6a1d0/a59778d5-c2c6-434d-8da8-009b8bc6a1d0.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Host Lola explores the emotional journey women face when their dreams evolve, discussing guilt, the sunk cost fallacy, identity shifts, and societal pressures. She emphasizes that letting go of outdated goals is not failure, but growth. The episode...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Host Lola explores the emotional journey women face when their dreams evolve, discussing guilt, the sunk cost fallacy, identity shifts, and societal pressures. She emphasizes that letting go of outdated goals is not failure, but growth. The episode encourages self-awareness, redefining success, and trusting new desires, reminding listeners that evolving dreams reflect personal progress and authentic living.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1236</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>35</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Attention Economy and Female Identity</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-attention-economy-and-female-identity--76280655</link><description><![CDATA[This episode of 'She in Progress' explores how the modern attention economy shapes female identity. Host Lola discusses the pressure women face to equate attention with value, the impact of constant comparison, and the challenge of building self-worth in a world of shifting trends and algorithms. Lola encourages awareness, intentionality, and grounding identity in personal values rather than external validation, urging women to protect their sense of self amid relentless demands for their attention.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73640915</guid><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:58:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76280655/media.mp3" length="11021256" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0b927c02-495d-4071-b13d-46f109c93c1a/0b927c02-495d-4071-b13d-46f109c93c1a.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0b927c02-495d-4071-b13d-46f109c93c1a/0b927c02-495d-4071-b13d-46f109c93c1a.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/0b927c02-495d-4071-b13d-46f109c93c1a/0b927c02-495d-4071-b13d-46f109c93c1a.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode of 'She in Progress' explores how the modern attention economy shapes female identity. Host Lola discusses the pressure women face to equate attention with value, the impact of constant comparison, and the challenge of building self-worth...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode of 'She in Progress' explores how the modern attention economy shapes female identity. Host Lola discusses the pressure women face to equate attention with value, the impact of constant comparison, and the challenge of building self-worth in a world of shifting trends and algorithms. Lola encourages awareness, intentionality, and grounding identity in personal values rather than external validation, urging women to protect their sense of self amid relentless demands for their attention.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1378</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>34</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Beyond Achievement_ The Search for Fulfillment</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-achievement-the-search-for-fulfillment--76280657</link><description><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress explores why successful women can still feel stuck or incomplete despite accomplishments. Host Lola delves into the difference between external achievement and internal fulfillment, highlighting the journey many women face in seeking meaning, identity, and wholeness beyond societal expectations. The discussion encourages shifting focus from proving and performing to understanding and alignment, nurturing authentic fulfillment alongside success.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73640621</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 22:45:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76280657/media.mp3" length="11101932" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/55b6f8ff-2643-4754-acca-3295d0ea8dda/55b6f8ff-2643-4754-acca-3295d0ea8dda.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/55b6f8ff-2643-4754-acca-3295d0ea8dda/55b6f8ff-2643-4754-acca-3295d0ea8dda.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/55b6f8ff-2643-4754-acca-3295d0ea8dda/55b6f8ff-2643-4754-acca-3295d0ea8dda.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode of She in Progress explores why successful women can still feel stuck or incomplete despite accomplishments. Host Lola delves into the difference between external achievement and internal fulfillment, highlighting the journey many women...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress explores why successful women can still feel stuck or incomplete despite accomplishments. Host Lola delves into the difference between external achievement and internal fulfillment, highlighting the journey many women face in seeking meaning, identity, and wholeness beyond societal expectations. The discussion encourages shifting focus from proving and performing to understanding and alignment, nurturing authentic fulfillment alongside success.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1388</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>33</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Myth of Having It All_ Redefining Success for Modern Women</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-myth-of-having-it-all-redefining-success-for-modern-women--76280658</link><description><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress with Lola examines the exhausting pressure on women to 'have it all.' Lola explores how empowerment has shifted into unrealistic expectations, fueled by social media and cultural narratives. She reveals the importance of honoring personal values, embracing life's seasons, and accepting limits instead of pursuing endless perfection. True fulfillment, Lola suggests, comes from intentional choices, authentic living, and recognizing that 'enough' is powerful.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73640375</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 22:38:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76280658/media.mp3" length="10261239" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6925f2af-82e5-47a6-b786-797e70701bc1/6925f2af-82e5-47a6-b786-797e70701bc1.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6925f2af-82e5-47a6-b786-797e70701bc1/6925f2af-82e5-47a6-b786-797e70701bc1.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/6925f2af-82e5-47a6-b786-797e70701bc1/6925f2af-82e5-47a6-b786-797e70701bc1.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode of She in Progress with Lola examines the exhausting pressure on women to 'have it all.' Lola explores how empowerment has shifted into unrealistic expectations, fueled by social media and cultural narratives. She reveals the importance...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress with Lola examines the exhausting pressure on women to 'have it all.' Lola explores how empowerment has shifted into unrealistic expectations, fueled by social media and cultural narratives. She reveals the importance of honoring personal values, embracing life's seasons, and accepting limits instead of pursuing endless perfection. True fulfillment, Lola suggests, comes from intentional choices, authentic living, and recognizing that 'enough' is powerful.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1283</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>32</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Power of Reinvention_ Embracing New Beginnings</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-reinvention-embracing-new-beginnings--76280659</link><description><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress, hosted by Lola, explores the growing movement of women reinventing themselves at all stages of life. Lola challenges the myth of a single, linear life path, emphasizing that meaningful growth often requires starting over, not out of failure but evolution. With changing opportunities, shifting definitions of success, and increased access, women are embracing new careers, passions, and identities—proving it's never too late to begin again and that true fulfillment comes from aligning with your evolving self.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73640184</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:32:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76280659/media.mp3" length="9874185" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/18424852-f576-4cda-8c8b-1f32d1e1a20d/18424852-f576-4cda-8c8b-1f32d1e1a20d.srt" type="application/x-subrip" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/18424852-f576-4cda-8c8b-1f32d1e1a20d/18424852-f576-4cda-8c8b-1f32d1e1a20d.txt" type="text/plain" language="en"/><podcast:transcript url="https://transcription.spreaker.com/starship/18424852-f576-4cda-8c8b-1f32d1e1a20d/18424852-f576-4cda-8c8b-1f32d1e1a20d.vtt" type="text/vtt" language="en"/><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode of She in Progress, hosted by Lola, explores the growing movement of women reinventing themselves at all stages of life. Lola challenges the myth of a single, linear life path, emphasizing that meaningful growth often requires starting...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress, hosted by Lola, explores the growing movement of women reinventing themselves at all stages of life. Lola challenges the myth of a single, linear life path, emphasizing that meaningful growth often requires starting over, not out of failure but evolution. With changing opportunities, shifting definitions of success, and increased access, women are embracing new careers, passions, and identities—proving it's never too late to begin again and that true fulfillment comes from aligning with your evolving self.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1235</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>31</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Power of Visibility for Women’s Success</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-power-of-visibility-for-women-s-success--76280647</link><description><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress, hosted by Lola, explores why competence alone isn't enough for women to gain recognition and opportunity. Social conditioning often encourages women to minimize achievements and avoid self-promotion, negotiation, and visibility. Lola highlights the importance of communicating value, owning contributions, and practicing clarity—not just excellence—to bridge the gap between capability and recognition. True transformation begins with unapologetic self-expression.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73638935</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 21:53:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76280647/media.mp3" length="8113518" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode of She in Progress, hosted by Lola, explores why competence alone isn't enough for women to gain recognition and opportunity. Social conditioning often encourages women to minimize achievements and avoid self-promotion, negotiation, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress, hosted by Lola, explores why competence alone isn't enough for women to gain recognition and opportunity. Social conditioning often encourages women to minimize achievements and avoid self-promotion, negotiation, and visibility. Lola highlights the importance of communicating value, owning contributions, and practicing clarity—not just excellence—to bridge the gap between capability and recognition. True transformation begins with unapologetic self-expression.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1015</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>30</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Unpacking the Invisible Curriculum for Women</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-the-invisible-curriculum-for-women--76280660</link><description><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress with Lola explores the 'invisible curriculum'—the unspoken lessons women absorb about agreeability, appearance, shrinking themselves, earning love, silence, responsibility, and conforming for acceptance. Lola unpacks how these patterns shape identity unconsciously, and guides listeners through the process of recognizing, questioning, and consciously rewriting these rules to embrace authenticity and self-authorship.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73638272</guid><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:42:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76280660/media.mp3" length="8408808" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode of She in Progress with Lola explores the 'invisible curriculum'—the unspoken lessons women absorb about agreeability, appearance, shrinking themselves, earning love, silence, responsibility, and conforming for acceptance. Lola unpacks...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress with Lola explores the 'invisible curriculum'—the unspoken lessons women absorb about agreeability, appearance, shrinking themselves, earning love, silence, responsibility, and conforming for acceptance. Lola unpacks how these patterns shape identity unconsciously, and guides listeners through the process of recognizing, questioning, and consciously rewriting these rules to embrace authenticity and self-authorship.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1052</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>29</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Busyness as Identity and Validation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/busyness-as-identity-and-validation--76280649</link><description><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress, hosted by Lola, explores the hidden exhaustion behind equating busyness with self-worth. Lola discusses how modern culture rewards constant productivity, making rest feel uncomfortable and tying identity to output. 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The episode is a gentle call to balance productivity with presence, emphasizing that worth is not measured by busyness but by truly living.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1304</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>28</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Redefining Closure Beyond External Validation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/redefining-closure-beyond-external-validation--76280662</link><description><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress, hosted by Lola, explores the journey from seeking closure from others to creating it within yourself. Lola discusses the misconception that healing requires answers or apologies from those who hurt us. 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True closure,...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress, hosted by Lola, explores the journey from seeking closure from others to creating it within yourself. Lola discusses the misconception that healing requires answers or apologies from those who hurt us. True closure, she reveals, is a personal practice—choosing self-growth, letting go of expectations, and reclaiming your future. Healing doesn't mean forgetting; it means no longer letting pain steer your life. Closure is the gift you give yourself.<b></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1227</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>27</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Embracing the Loneliness of Growth</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/embracing-the-loneliness-of-growth--76280665</link><description><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress explores the often misunderstood, lonely, and uncomfortable parts of personal growth. Host Lola reveals how growth begins with distance—separation from old habits, relationships, and identities. While it feels like loss, grief, and isolation, these difficult transitions create space for alignment, self-trust, and authenticity. True transformation requires courage, trust, and acceptance of the emptiness, preparing you for a more peaceful, authentic life.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73621962</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:52:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76280665/media.mp3" length="9345226" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode of She in Progress explores the often misunderstood, lonely, and uncomfortable parts of personal growth. Host Lola reveals how growth begins with distance—separation from old habits, relationships, and identities. While it feels like...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress explores the often misunderstood, lonely, and uncomfortable parts of personal growth. Host Lola reveals how growth begins with distance—separation from old habits, relationships, and identities. 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It highlights the difference between true strength and armor, the cost of always being strong, and the healing required to embrace...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode explores the journey of women who developed emotional hardness out of necessity and survival, not choice. It highlights the difference between true strength and armor, the cost of always being strong, and the healing required to embrace softness. 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Rather than seeing confusion and uncertainty as failure, Lola explains that...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress, hosted by Lola, explores the feeling of being 'lost' during life transitions and reframes it as a necessary period of personal reconstruction. Rather than seeing confusion and uncertainty as failure, Lola explains that these are signs of internal growth, recalibration, and unlearning old patterns. 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Lola shares insights on mistaking emotional intensity for truth, the nervous system's adaptation to chaos, and the challenges of embracing peace. The journey from confusion to clarity, and from chaos to emotional grounding, is a gradual process of awareness, healing, and learning to find aliveness in calm rather than instability.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1142</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Gentle Rebellion of Saying No Without Explanation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-gentle-rebellion-of-saying-no-without-explanation--76280661</link><description><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress explores the transformative act of saying “no” without justification. Host Lola discusses how women are conditioned to over-explain boundaries for acceptance, and how reclaiming a simple, unapologetic 'no' is a quiet rebellion that fosters clarity, self-respect, and peace. Letting go of guilt and emotional overextension, women can protect their well-being and rediscover themselves, embracing boundaries without apology.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73616098</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:14:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/76280661/media.mp3" length="8734417" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Destiney</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode of She in Progress explores the transformative act of saying “no” without justification. Host Lola discusses how women are conditioned to over-explain boundaries for acceptance, and how reclaiming a simple, unapologetic 'no' is a quiet...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress explores the transformative act of saying “no” without justification. Host Lola discusses how women are conditioned to over-explain boundaries for acceptance, and how reclaiming a simple, unapologetic 'no' is a quiet rebellion that fosters clarity, self-respect, and peace. Letting go of guilt and emotional overextension, women can protect their well-being and rediscover themselves, embracing boundaries without apology.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1092</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Loneliness of Becoming Emotionally Literate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-loneliness-of-becoming-emotionally-literate--76280663</link><description><![CDATA[This episode explores the often-overlooked loneliness and internal upheaval of becoming emotionally literate. Lola delves into the discomfort, grief, and isolation that can arise when you stop numbing your feelings and start understanding your emotional world. 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Lola delves into the discomfort, grief, and isolation that can arise when you stop numbing your feelings and start understanding your emotional world. 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She encourages listeners to redefine strength, embrace rest, set boundaries, and discover their true selves beyond perpetual endurance.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1076</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Outgrowing Coping Mechanisms_ Embracing Change</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/outgrowing-coping-mechanisms-embracing-change--76280667</link><description><![CDATA[This episode explores the subtle, transformative process of outgrowing old coping mechanisms that once helped you survive but now feel misaligned. It discusses the discomfort and instability of shedding familiar behaviors, the emotional tension between old patterns and new awareness, and the grief that comes with letting go. 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Keep going, even if nobody notices.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1127</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Understanding Emotional and Relational Shrinking</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/understanding-emotional-and-relational-shrinking--76280677</link><description><![CDATA[Lola explores how women unconsciously shrink themselves—silencing their truth, minimizing their presence, and editing their identity—to gain acceptance. She discusses the emotional exhaustion of self-editing, the fear and grief of losing relationships built on self-abandonment, and the liberation of embracing authenticity. 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She discusses the emotional exhaustion of self-editing, the fear and grief of losing relationships built on self-abandonment, and the liberation of embracing authenticity. The episode encourages women to stop shrinking.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1170</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Peace Feels Uncomfortable After Chaos</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-peace-feels-uncomfortable-after-chaos--76280678</link><description><![CDATA[Lola explores why peace can feel unsettling after leaving chaotic or unhealthy situations. Even when life becomes calm and stable, many feel anxious, restless, or suspicious—because chaos became familiar, and the nervous system adapted to survive it. 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Over time, peace transforms from feeling foreign to feeling like home, marking true growth and freedom.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1031</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From Surviving to Thriving_ Embracing Growth Beyond Survival</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-surviving-to-thriving-embracing-growth-beyond-survival--76280683</link><description><![CDATA[This episode of She in Progress, hosted by Lola, explores the transition from living in survival mode to truly thriving. Lola honors the resilient 'survivor self' we create during hard times but explains how past survival habits can become obstacles to joy, peace, and personal growth. 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It delves into why we over-justify to feel accepted, the emotional exhaustion it brings, and the liberation found in setting boundaries without needing approval. 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As you heal, your boundaries, needs, and sense of self evolve, making you less compatible with familiar people and old friendships. This can lead to loneliness and grief as you outgrow connections rooted in past versions of yourself. Healing may shrink your social circle, but it fosters authentic, mutually supportive relationships built on growth and respect.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1171</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3e27a75cc7b7d05d2d8e727edeb2cbf9.jpg"/><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Art of Intentional Leaving Without Drama</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-intentional-leaving-without-drama--76280684</link><description><![CDATA[Host Lola explores how intentional, quiet exits can be acts of maturity, healing, and self-respect. 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