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What I Wish I Knew Then: Lessons from My Journey

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by Ebony James

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Podcast Overview

What I Wish I Knew Then: Lessons from My Journey is a personal storytelling podcast hosted by Ebony James, a woman unlearning old wounds, reclaiming her voice, and reflecting on the moments that shaped her. Each week, Ebony shares stories from her childhood and womanhood, peeling back the layers of shame, silence, and survival to uncover the lessons she wishes she had known earlier. From self-worth and colorism to confidence, heartbreak, healing, and faith, this podcast is a soft space for the little girl inside every grown woman still learning to love herself.

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7/16/2025

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Recent Episodes

August 13, 2025

Too Dark To Lead

This mid-season finale takes you inside my teenage years, where talent and ambition collided with painful realities. From excelling in school to stepping into the music industry, I faced colorism, body image struggles, and unwanted attention that came with strings attached. I share the highs of being chosen and the lows of being told my complexion could hold me back — even with a voice that could lead. Between my father managing my career like a drill sergeant, the pressures to change my body, and an industry that blurred boundaries, these years shaped how I saw myself and how I learned to perform for love and approval. This is a vulnerable conversation about beauty, worth, and reclaiming my voice — not just in music, but in life.

July 30, 2025

The Attention Trap

What happens when a girl who was once overlooked finally gets noticed? In this episode, I open up about my early experiences with attention, validation, and how being pursued at 11 years old shaped the woman I became. From being teased for my looks to becoming a "serial dater" in middle school, I unpack how my self-worth became tied to who liked me—and how that pattern followed me into adulthood.

July 23, 2025

The Girl I Created to Survive

After my parents’ divorce, everything changed. I moved to a new city, started a new school, and carried the weight of rejection, abandonment, and loneliness. At just 10 years old, I stopped eating—not just to be thin, but to feel in control… to feel seen. In this episode, I open up about my early struggle with body image, depression, and the moment I began to reinvent myself.

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What is What I Wish I Knew Then: Lessons from My Journey?: What I Wish I Knew Then: Lessons from My Journey is a personal storytelling podcast hosted by Ebony James, a woman unlearning old wounds, reclaiming her voice, and reflecting on the moments that shaped her.

Each week, Ebony shares stories from her childhood and womanhood, peeling back the layers of shame, silence, and survival to uncover the lessons she wishes she had known earlier. From self-worth and colorism to confidence, heartbreak, healing, and faith, this podcast is a soft space for the little girl inside every grown woman still learning to love herself.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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