What's Her Story
Claim This Podcastby Erica Akingboye
Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to What’s Her Story: the podcast for ambitious women who are ready to own their voice, pursue purpose over perfection, and use their story as a catalyst for change. I’m your host, Erica Akingboye, bestselling author, author coach and strategist to high-achieving, globally-minded women. Tune in each week for engaging solo and guest conversations.</p><p>The truth is, I’m nosey! Every time I see a woman shining, living aligned & abundant in life & business, I wonder “oooh, what’s her story?!” I know this: Women who believe in themselves & their story are better equipped to help others transform. If you're ready to connect over honest conversations and be inspired by other impact-driven women on the same mission, you're in the right place! </p>
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October 10, 2025
44. Language That Leads: How Your Words Shape Identity, Impact, and Influence
<p><strong>Is your language reinforcing the past—or fueling the future you're building?</strong></p><p>In this episode, we're kicking off a brand-new series on the podcast: Language That Leads. We're talking about how our words shape our identity, fuel our impact, and become the bridge between who we've been and who we're becoming.</p><p><strong>In this episode, we talk about:</strong></p><ul><li>Why language is the foundation of leadership and legacy</li><li>How your beliefs are shaped by the words you think, speak, and hear</li><li>What neuroscience and faith both say about the power of words</li><li>A book that will help you rewire your brain for success before the end of the year</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Quoteables:</strong></p><p>"Leadership is not about titles. It's about being intentional with your life and your words."</p><p>"Our thoughts are words. And our words shape the story we're living."</p><p>"Without intentionality, we default to autopilot—and often to old beliefs that no longer serve us."</p><p><strong>Links mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>The 67-Day Year by Dr. Shannon Irvine → <a href="http://www.67dayyearbook.com" rel="nofollow">Grab your copy + claim your bonuses here</a></li><li>📩 DM me on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erica.akingboye/" rel="nofollow">@erica.akingboye</a> — I'd love to hear what came up for you in the journal prompt!</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Journal Prompt:</strong></p><p>Think of an area of your life where your words haven’t matched your vision.</p><p>What would it sound like to speak from alignment instead of autopilot?</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Keywords:</p><p>language that leads, leadership identity, power of words, self-leadership, brain rewiring, 67 Day Year book, impact-driven women, story-based leadership, identity and language, women in leadership</p>
September 25, 2025
43: WING IT — A Playful Path Through Fear, Perfectionism & Taking Bold Action
<p><strong>Ever felt like you needed everything perfectly planned before starting? What if the way forward was actually to wing it?</strong></p><p>Today, we're talking about:</p><ul><li>The real blocks that keep high-achieving women from taking action on their big goals</li><li>Why clarity—not confidence—is often the missing link</li><li>A playful 6-step “WING IT” method to help you move forward even when fear or perfectionism tries to hold you back</li><li>How taking imperfect, aligned action can shift your identity and unlock your next chapter</li></ul><p>Quoteables:</p><ul><li>“It is not a lack of capability—it’s just a lack of clarity.”</li><li>“We are not letting overthinking keep us small and silent.”</li><li>“Capability grows in the process. The best way to gain capability is to take action.”</li></ul><p><br></p><p>I'd love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway? DM me on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/erica.akingboye" rel="nofollow">@erica.akingboye</a></p><p>Ready to finally write the book you’ve been thinking about for years? Apply now for Author Coaching</p><p><br></p><p>Keywords:</p><p>overcoming perfectionism, take bold action, high-achieving women, aligned action, clarity vs. confidence, rewrite your story, ambitious women, midlife transformation, author coaching for women, storytelling for impact</p>
August 22, 2025
EP 42: 5 Life Lessons from Rachel Luna’s Legacy on Living Unfiltered & Unafraid
<p><span>What if the boldest thing you could do is simply be fully yourself?</span></p><p><span>In this heartfelt episode, I’m honoring my friend, mentor, and coach Rachel Luna by sharing five powerful lessons I learned from how she lived—unfiltered, unafraid, and fully in integrity.</span></p><p><span>In this episode, we talk about:</span></p><ul><li><span>Why making a decision and making it work is a mindset shift that changes everything</span></li><li><span>How to live congruently so your presence and values speak for themselves</span></li><li><span>The courage it takes to live unfiltered and unafraid</span></li><li><span>What it looks like to embody “this AND that” living</span></li><li><span>How Rachel’s legacy inspires us to show up, shine, and share—without apology</span></li></ul><p><span>Quoteables:</span></p><ul><li><span>“Make a decision and make it work.”</span></li><li><span>“Aliveness is allowing ourselves to feel the full spectrum of emotions.”</span></li><li><span>“A life fully lived leaves ripples that never fade.”</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><span>I’d love to hear from you! What’s your biggest takeaway or favorite lesson from Rachel’s legacy? Tag me on Instagram</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/erica.akingboye" rel="nofollow"> @erica.akingboye</a></p><p><span>>>Grab a copy of Rachel Luna’s award-winning book, </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Permission-Offend-Compassionate-Unfiltered-Unafraid/dp/0063112981/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.TFC_v8oIchmVnsrRgDjwvsOkz7EzOiDNhUu6jGDn7O5uVz4vPwrW_-4MnZi-GT31.abyniU2BCFqcUXb06WPZw2j8QjRJP-rzjN_HPTWnJ8E&dib_tag=se&qid=1755876163&sr=8-1" rel="nofollow">Permission to Offend</a></p><p><span>>>Also go back and listen to Episode 9, where Rachel was a guest on What’s Her Story—it’s one of our most powerful episodes to date.</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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- What is What's Her Story?
<p>Welcome to What’s Her Story: the podcast for ambitious women who are ready to own their voice, pursue purpose over perfection, and use their story as a catalyst for change. I’m your host, Erica Akingboye, bestselling author, author coach and strategist to high-achieving, globally-minded women. Tune in each week for engaging solo and guest conversations.</p><p>The truth is, I’m nosey! Every time I see a woman shining, living aligned & abundant in life & business, I wonder “oooh, what’s her story?!” I know this: Women who believe in themselves & their story are better equipped to help others transform. If you're ready to connect over honest conversations and be inspired by other impact-driven women on the same mission, you're in the right place! </p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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