New Day with Sybil Amuti

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How to Align Your Habits with Your Hopes Oct 30, 2024

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In this empowering and soul-stirring episode, I dive deep into the question that so many of us need to ask ourselves: Do your habits align with your hopes? If you’re ready to level up and bring some real alignment between your dreams and your daily actions, this episode is your roadmap to change. Sybil takes us through the power of tiny habits, shares real stats about how women get in their own way, and provides practical steps to start swapping out self-sabotaging habits for powerful, goal-aligning ones.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why habits matter more than you think — Almost half of your daily actions happen on autopilot, and Sybil breaks down why that matters.
The biggest obstacles for women — Discover the real challenges that women face in building the lives they dream of and how to overcome them.
How to conduct a “habit audit” — Learn how to identify habits that serve your goals and those that don’t, without judgment.
3 power moves for changing habits — Sybil shares actionable steps for swapping out habits and creating accountability that sticks.

Power Quotes from the Episode:

“Dreams don’t work unless you do. If your habits aren’t aligned with your hopes, then you’re living on hope alone—and hope without a plan is just wishful thinking.” — Sybil Amuti
“Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.” — Robert Collier
“The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.” — Oprah Winfrey

Action Steps:

Audit Your Current Habits — Take a week to track your actions and identify which ones support or sabotage your dreams.
Replace, Don’t Remove — Focus on swapping out habits that don’t serve you with small, sustainable ones that move you forward.
Create Accountability — Find an accountability partner or join a community to keep you motivated and on track.

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Understanding Melanoma with Dr. Janiene Luke Oct 25, 2024

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In this essential episode of The Great Girlfriends Podcast, we’re diving deep into an important conversation about melanoma, a type of skin cancer that affects thousands of people each year. We’ve partnered with HealthyWomen, with support from Merck, to bring you critical information on how to protect your skin, recognize melanoma symptoms, and navigate treatment options. From understanding what melanoma is, to learning how it can present differently in various individuals, this episode covers everything you need to know about melanoma prevention, early detection, and treatment. We’ll also discuss the latest in genetic tumor testing, clinical trials, and practical steps you can take to reduce your risk.Key
Takeaways:

What Is Melanoma and How Common Is It?
Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer that can spread to other organs if not caught early. We explore how common it is and why early detection is key to improving outcomes.
Do Melanoma Symptoms Appear the Same for Everyone?
Melanoma can look different depending on skin type, color, and individual health. We discuss what to look out for and how to spot potential signs of melanoma early.
Does Surgery to Remove Skin Cancer Leave Permanent Scars?
We unpack the impact of surgery on the skin and what patients can expect after treatment. Will surgery leave a lasting mark? We break down what you should know about post-surgery appearance and healing.
What Is Genetic Tumor Testing and Should You Consider It?
Genetic tumor testing is a cutting-edge option for individuals diagnosed with melanoma. We explain what it is, how it works, and why it could be an important step in personalizing your treatment plan.
Are There Clinical Trials for Melanoma? How Can You Learn About Them?
Clinical trials are a vital part of advancing melanoma treatment. We discuss who is eligible to participate, how to find them, and what patients should consider before joining a trial.
Who Should Join Clinical Trials?
If you’re navigating melanoma, joining a clinical trial might offer new treatment options. We break down who should consider participating and how these trials could potentially benefit you.
Steps Women Can Take to Lower Their Melanoma Risk
Prevention is key! We outline simple, everyday actions you can take to protect your skin and lower your risk of developing melanoma, including sun protection tips and skin monitoring strategies.

Action Steps:

Check Your Skin: Regularly examine your skin for any new or changing moles or spots. If you notice something unusual, see a dermatologist as soon as possible.
Get Genetic Testing: If you’ve been diagnosed with melanoma, talk to your doctor about genetic tumor testing to see if it’s the right option for you.
Consider a Clinical Trial: If you’re interested in exploring clinical trials, ask your healthcare provider or visit reputable websites to learn about ongoing research.
Sun Safety: Practice safe sun habits by wearing sunscreen, protective clothing, and avoiding peak sun hours.

Listen Now: If you’re ready to get the facts and take control of your skin health, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧 Learn how to lower your risk and stay informed about the latest advancements in melanoma treatment and prevention.
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How She Did It- Breaking Generational Curses with Shay Wood Oct 23, 2024

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In this electrifying episode of The Great Girlfriends Podcast, we’re diving deep into the powerful journey of Shay S. Wood, a woman on a mission to break generational curses and rewrite her family’s legacy. 💥 Shay shares her raw, unfiltered story of how she identified the destructive patterns in her family and made bold decisions to free herself—and future generations—from those chains.
Shay's story is one of transformation, healing, and resilience. She opens up about the painful family narratives that shaped her upbringing, and how she took ownership of her future by refusing to pass down the same struggles. This episode is filled with heart, strategy, and the wisdom every woman needs to hear if she's ready to break free from her family’s past and create a new narrative.
Key Takeaways:

Defining Generational Curses: Shay explains how generational curses are not just about habits or behaviors, but deep-rooted patterns of dysfunction that can span generations.
Family Curses to Break: Shay shares the specific generational curses that plagued her family, including financial hardship, toxic relationships, and limiting beliefs.
Decisions That Changed Everything: She takes us through the pivotal decisions that helped her break free—ranging from mindset shifts to setting boundaries and pursuing personal growth.
Owning Your Story: Shay encourages women to stop feeling bound by their family’s past and instead take control of their own narrative, no matter how challenging it may be.
Practical Steps to Freedom: From healing childhood wounds to creating new, positive habits, Shay offers actionable advice for any woman ready to disrupt the cycle and build a new legacy.

Action Steps:

Reflect on Your Family Patterns: What generational habits or beliefs do you want to break? Identify the patterns holding you back.
Make a Bold Decision: What’s one decision you can make today that will set you on a path toward freedom and growth?
Rewrite Your Story: Take a step back and start writing the story you want to tell—focus on the future, not the past.
Create New Habits: List three habits you want to start that will pave the way for the life you desire.

Listen Now: Whether you're ready to break free from toxic family dynamics or just looking for inspiration to start a new chapter, this episode with Shay S. Wood will fire you up to make those life-changing decisions! 🚀
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How She Did It: The Importance of Receiving Clarity and Confirmation with Dr. Natasha Leath Oct 16, 2024

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In this episode of The Great Girlfriends Podcast, we sit down with the inspiring Dr. Natasha Leath, also known as “Talk to Tash.” Dr. Natasha is an intuitive, coach, and speaker who helps women gain the clarity and confidence needed to move toward their purpose and goals. She shares her journey from uncertainty to alignment in this conversation, offering a blueprint for recognizing clarity and confirmation in our lives. Dr. Natasha unpacks the pivotal moments in her life where clarity emerged and how she learned to embrace the signs confirming her to push forward. Her practical strategies for gaining clarity will help you feel more grounded and confident in your decisions, no matter what stage of life you’re in.
Key Takeaways:

Clarity Brings Focus: Dr. Natasha explains how having clarity can be the difference between stagnation and progress, and why it’s crucial to identify your "why" before taking action.
Receiving Confirmation: She reveals how confirmation often comes through people, opportunities, and even setbacks—and how to recognize these signs when they appear.
Trusting the Process: Dr. Natasha emphasizes the importance of trusting the timing of your journey, even when you’re feeling uncertain or overwhelmed.
Mindset Shifts: Learn how changing your mindset can unlock the clarity you need to achieve your goals, and why shifting from fear to faith is key to growth.
Taking Aligned Action: Dr. Natasha encourages listeners to take action steps that align with their clarity and purpose, even when the road ahead is uncertain.

Action Steps:

Reflect on Your Current Clarity: What areas of your life or goals need more clarity? Spend time journaling or meditating on what truly matters to you.
Look for Confirmation: Identify moments or messages in your life that may serve as confirmation you’re on the right path.
Shift Your Mindset: Write down one limiting belief you’ve been holding on to and reframe it into a positive, growth-focused mindset.
Take Action: Start by taking small steps in alignment with your goals, even if the bigger picture isn’t fully clear yet.

Listen Now: Whether you’re feeling stuck, uncertain, or just need a reminder to trust your journey, this episode with Dr. Natasha Leath will provide the insight and inspiration you need to move forward with clarity and confidence.
🎧 Don’t miss out—tune in now!
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How to Overcome Doubt in Friendships Oct 11, 2024

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In today’s episode of The Great Girlfriends Show, I dive into a topic every girlfriend can relate to: doubt in friendship.
Whether it's a nagging feeling about whether your friend still has your back or questions about the strength of your bond, doubt can sneak in and shake the foundation of even the strongest relationships. Sybil offers practical strategies to help you reflect, communicate, and rebuild trust so that doubt doesn’t define your friendship.
Tune in to learn how to get back to what really matters—strong, meaningful connections with the women you love.
Key Topics:

What is doubt in friendship?
The importance of checking in with yourself before addressing doubt.
How to open the lines of communication with your friend in a healthy way.
Why trusting the history you’ve built is key to overcoming doubt.
Practical ways to strengthen your friendship after doubt has surfaced.

3 Keys to Overcoming Doubt in Friendship:

Check in with yourself – Is this doubt about something your friend did, or something you're feeling internally?
Open the conversation – Approach your friend with curiosity, not accusation, to get to the heart of the issue.
Trust the history – Don’t let one moment of doubt erase years of trust and connection.

Memorable Quotes:

“Doubt is normal. What you do with that doubt is what makes all the difference.” – Sybil Amuti
“If you’re feeling doubt, your friend might be feeling it too. Don’t let it linger. Communication is everything.” – Sybil Amuti
“Friendships that can’t withstand tough conversations usually aren’t built on solid ground anyway.” – Sybil Amuti

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How She Did It- Design a Life You Love with Alechia Reese Oct 02, 2024

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Grab your earphones! Get ready to listen and learn! 🎉
In this powerful episode of "How She Did It," we’re thrilled to welcome Alechia Reese—an award-winning author, transformational speaker, and branding expert. Alechia takes us on a journey from her humble beginnings to becoming a sought-after powerhouse in personal development and business strategy. She shares her personal blueprint for success, including the challenges she faced, the mindset shifts that fueled her rise, and the strategies she used to build an impactful career that blends hustle with heart.Key Takeaways:

The Power of Resilience: Alechia talks about overcoming adversity and how failures became fuel for her ultimate success.
Building a Personal Brand: Learn the steps she took to establish herself as a go-to expert in branding and communications.
Mindset Matters: Alechia emphasizes the role mindset plays in entrepreneurship and personal growth, offering actionable tips to cultivate a winner’s mindset.
Balancing Passion and Profit: Discover how Alechia aligned her passion with business strategies that generate both impact and income.
The Importance of Relationships: Alechia dives into how fostering meaningful connections helped her thrive in her personal and professional life.

Action Steps:

Reflect on a personal failure and identify the lessons learned that you can apply moving forward.
Audit your personal brand—how are you showing up in the world, and what message are you sending?
Write down one mindset shift you need to make to move closer to your goals.

Listen Now: Whether you're an entrepreneur, a creative, or simply someone looking to level up in life, this episode is packed with gems that will inspire and empower you to achieve greatness—just like Alechia Reese!
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About Alechia Reese:
Alechia Reese is equal parts warm tea and Hennessy - author of the award-winning book, Eating Elephants, and the chief brand strategist of 360 Gateway Brands. She specializes in the creation of comprehensive go-to-market launch strategies for new products, services, events, and campaigns. Recipient of the Woman of Power award presented by Bank of America and NABA NYC, she transformed her life from a domestic violence victim to thriver building a high 6-figure brand in under three years. As a media personality and certified professional speaker, her skilled, fun and energetic speaking style has afforded her the opportunity to partner with and speak for a myriad of organizations from the entertainment stage to the corporate boardroom including UPS, Verizon, Vogue Italia, Essence, and more. Alechia believes beyond empowerment it's necessary to properly equip all people to succeed. She's made it her lifelong mission to do so redefining success through purpose.
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How She Did It- Success in the Hair Industry with Karen Mitchell Sep 25, 2024

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Grab your earphones! Get ready to listen and learn! 🎉
"How She Did It" features success stories of women across industry, lifestyle, and experience, to give you easily accessible tips to utilize in your own life and career.
This week, we're speaking with Karen Mitchell, a 20-year veteran in the hair industry with a multi-million dollar business that started from selling one bundle of hair at a time in Brooklyn, NY! As founder of True Indian Hair, an award-winning hair extension and wig company, Karen is recognized as an expert who focuses on strong quality control and consistency in products that make women look and feel good. Karen jumped on the mic to share an inside-out glimpse into how she became a disruptor in the hair industry, shaped her career by focusing on the details and taking risks, and why women need to bet on themselves with urgency!
Check out a recent article about Karen here: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-karen-mitchell/
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How She Did It- Success in Real Estate with Debra Marshall Sep 19, 2024

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We're kicking off a new series entitled "How She Did It" featuring success stories of women across industry, lifestyle, and experience, to give you easily accessible tips to utilize in your own life and career.
Today, we're joined by Debra Marshall, New Jersey real estate broker and investor, wife, "auntie mother," and breast cancer advocate, to learn how Debra bet on herself to establish a successful real estate career.
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About Debra Marshall
Debra N. Marshall is a successful License Real Estate Agent, with one of the country's largest and most notable Real Estate Agencies, Keller Williams Realtors. Debra has developed a diverse portfolio of buyers, sellers, investors, and renters. Debra is a leader and a forward thinker. Debra is the founder of Cosmopolitan Realty Group, LLC. where she mentors and works with a group of real estate agents across the State of New Jersey, Maryland, New York, and Georgia. Debra facilitates home buyer seminars in the community to help families realize their dream of becoming home ownersIn her role as a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES), Debra works with families, heirs, and attorneys of deceased clients to assist in the sale and transfer of real estate assets. In addition to being a full-time Real Estate Agent, Debra is a philanthropist and compassionate public servant. Debra is the Founder and President of the Yvonne McCalla Foundation Incorporated (YMF Inc.); a non-profit breast cancer awareness organization. Debra was inspired by her mother’s experience both as an oncology nurse and breast cancer patient. Debra saw firsthand, the importance of educating and empowering women to take a proactive role as it pertains to their breast health. Debra has always loved working to empower, advocate, and help families to realize their dreams and optimize their potential. Before a career switch to real estate, for fourteen years Debra was employed by the State of New Jersey Office of Training and Professional Development (NJOTPD) delivering competency-based training for employees of the Division of Children and Families. While employed by NJOTPD Debra was instrumental in training over 7000 social work professionals throughout the State of New Jersey. Debra worked as a social worker consulting, supervising, and training social workers throughout the New York foster care system. Debra’s career as a Social Worker has prepared her to negotiate and advocate for her Real Estate clients.
Debra often says that she's a” Real Estate Agent with a Social Worker’s Heart.”Debra is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated. She is a former board member of YWCA; the oldest and largest multicultural women’s organization in the world. In addition, Debra served as a member of the board of directors of Candice’s Sickle Cell Fund Incorporated (2001-2008). Debra currently serves as Commissioner of the Fair Rental Housing Board in the City of Elizabeth. Debra is also a Commissioner of the Union County Improvement Authority, NJ. Debra earned a Master of Social Work degree from Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University (May 2000) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook (December 1997). Debra is happily married and she enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling the world, and exploring and interacting with new cultures.
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Understanding HIV - Let's Get to Know the Facts Aug 28, 2024

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Did you know that the rate of new HIV infections among Black women is 10 times that of white women and four times that of Latina women.
Why is this the case?
Thanks to HealthyWomen with support from Merck, we're having an essential conversation about HIV and how we must protect ourselves from contracting the virus. OUr guest this week Dr. Ada Stewart breaks down all the facts plus ways that people are now living longer with HIV.
You don't want to miss this conversation!
Listen and learn:

How HIV diagnosis and treatment has changed over the past few decades
The rumors abouht HIV that are completely false - and the truths we all need to know
Protection and the information we need to share with our girlfriends
How we must advocate with our health care providers to ensure we're getting tested

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About Dr. Ada Stewart:
Ada D. Stewart, MD, FAAFP, a family physician with Cooperative Health in Columbia, South Carolina, is board chair of the American Academy of Family Physicians. The AAFP represents 130,000 physicians and medical students nationwide. As AAFP board chair, Stewart advocates on behalf of family physicians and patients to inspire positive change in the U.S. health care system.
Stewart has been a practicing family physician with Cooperative Health, formerly Eau Claire Cooperative Health Centers, since 2012 and currently serves as lead provider and HIV specialist.
A member of the AAFP since 1995, Stewart has served in several leadership positions at the state and national level. She has served on numerous commissions and committees, including as a member of the AAFP Commission on Health of the Public and Science, past chair of the commission’s Tobacco Prevention and Control Advisory Committee, board liaison to the Commission on Federal and State Policy, Commission on Finance and Insurance, and Commission on Continuing Professional Development. Stewart also served as AAFP Board of Directors representative on the AAFP Foundation Board of Trustees. Previously active in the American Medical Association, Dr. Stewart served as AAFP resident delegate to the AMA Resident and Fellow Section and was chair of the AMA Minority Affairs Consortium Governing Council.
On the state level, Stewart served the South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians as secretary-treasurer, president-elect, president, board chair and chair of their Commission on Public Health. On the local level, she served as president of the Columbia Medical Society and continues to serve on their executive committee.
Stewart is also a member of the American Academy of HIV Medicine, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, the National Medical Association and the American Medical Women’s Association.Born and reared in an underserved urban area of Cleveland, Ohio, Stewart has committed her career to ensuring uninsured and low-income families have access to high quality health care. She began her career as a National Health Service Corps scholar, caring for underserved patients in rural South Carolina. She continues to work with underserved communities in both rural and urban settings. From 2003 to 2012, Stewart served as chief medical officer and HIV specialist at the Richland Community Health Care Association in Eastover and Columbia, South Carolina. She was recognized in 2017 for her dedicated service in hepatitis C treatment and prevention by the South Carolina HIV/AIDS Council. She was recognized in April 2018 by the South Carolina Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women with the Health Award in recognition of her contributions to the health of the community in Columbia. In 2019, Stewart was named to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS and still serves on that council.
In the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, Stewart enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves where she continues to serve and has achieved the rank of Colonel.She is a preceptor for nurse practitioners, medical residents and medical students, and has received numerous awards, including the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 2012 Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award for her precepting at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. She also conducts continuing education programs relating to HIV, health disparities, transgender care, hospice and palliative medicine and hepatitis C.In 2021, Stewart was recognized with a Resolution by the South Carolina House of Representatives and Senate for her leadership and service to the people of South Carolina.Stewart earned her Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. Realizing she wanted to have a more direct impact on patients’ lives and well-being, she returned to school, completing her medical degree at the Medical College of Ohio and her family medicine residency training at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.Stewart has also earned additional certification in HIV care from the American Academy of HIV Medicine and is certified as a hospice medical director by the Hospice Medical Director Certification Board.Stewart is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. She has the AAFP Degree of Fellow, an earned degree awarded to family physicians for distinguished service and continuing medical education.
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What Every Woman Needs to Know About Lung Cancer Aug 23, 2024

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Did you know that...
- 1 IN 16 PEOPLE will be diagnosed with lung cancer in their lifetime
- LUNG CANCER kills almost 3 times as many women as breast cancer
- Approximately 127,070 AMERICAN LIVES are lost annually to lung cancer.
And there's much more to be learned about lung cancer and how it's affecting women.
This week Sybil is joined by Dr. Loretta Erhunmwunsee to discuss everything we need to know to protect ourselves from lung cancer + the environmental impacts that increase the rates of lung cancer diagnosis in black and brown communities more than others.
Listen and learn:

Who is most at risk for lung cancer
Who should get screened for lung cancer and why
Non-smokers: how do you protect yourself from lung cancer?
How insurance coverage affects screenings and treatments

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Special thanks to HealthyWomen in partnership with Daiichi Sankyo and Merck for introducing this topic to our audience.
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About Dr. Loretta Erhunmwunsee:
Loretta Erhunmwunsee, M.D., is a thoracic surgeon and an associate professor in City of Hope's Division of Thoracic Surgery. She was among 21 women selected nationwide to participate in the Carol Emmott Fellowship Class of 2023. The fellowship is for exceptional, innovative women leaders who are making an impact in their communities and institutions and serving as advocates for equity in health care. She specializes in minimally invasive lung and esophageal surgery with a focus on robotic-assisted resections. Dr. Erhunmwunsee graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Emory University in Atlanta and received her medical doctorate from Harvard Medical School in Boston, graduating magna cum laude. She continued her postgraduate training at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, completing a general surgery internship, followed by a residency in general surgery. This was followed by a residency in cardiothoracic surgery at Duke. Board-certified in general and thoracic surgery, Dr. Erhunmwunsee has been the recipient of numerous honors and awards, including being appointed Vice Chair of the NCCN DEI Directors Forum in 2023 and co-leading the NCCN Measuring and Addressing Health-Related Social Needs on Cancer Working Group. Additionally, in 2023 she was named a "Cancer Health 25 - Champions of Health Equity" in Cancer Health magazine. In 2021, she received the William C. Rippe Award for Distinguished Research in Lung Cancer from the Lung Cancer Research Foundation as well as the Songs of Hope Beverly & Ben Horowitz Legacy Award for inspiring work at City of Hope.
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