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August 25, 2023

Inner healing – Healing and forgiving childhood hurts

We all go through hard, painful or traumatic experiences as a child, our minds then create a story which we subconsciously hold through to adulthood. We don't always realise that childhood experiences are affecting us and causing blocks or resistance as we try to design our lives and go for our goa[...]

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June 30, 2023

Going against authority as the good girl persona

We go through life absorbing and picking up beliefs and ways of thinking from the world around us. You may have grown up in a culture or society that placed a high respect for elder or those in authority. As the 'good girl' persona you followed, but what happens when you start to realise you think[...]

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March 15, 2023

7 ways to make money online

My first online sales came from creating my own branded products that I sold on Amazon FBA. I loved the way I had grown as a person in starting my business and wanted to share that so I started creating printables, planners and sharing my story and content. I opened my Etsy shop itstartswiththedream[...]

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March 24, 2022

What to do when things go wrong in life or business

In this episode, I talk about what we can do when things go wrong in our life or business. The reality is that starting a business isn't all smooth saily. It's easy to focus on the glitzy results others are having and to think something must be wrong with you because things aren't working out, or st[...]

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November 18, 2021

How to make money selling planners on Etsy and Beyond – Passive Income Planner Girl Review

Create and sell planners on Etsy and beyond Passive income planner girl my honest review, my experience. PIPG is hands down the best investment I've ever made in my business, and its also positively impacted my life too!

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I share how I turned my printables into physical planners for an opportunity with Etsy. How I got into my niche and why printables and print-on-demand planners was a great place to start with little investment costs. I share some of the challenges with finding printers. What to consider when choosing to go with print on demand, local printers (in your country) or Far east manufacturing.
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November 12, 2021

HOW TO CREATE AND SELL PHYSICAL PLANNERS ON ETSY ​- MY STORY

share how I turned my printables into physical planners for an opportunity with Etsy. How I got into my niche and why printables and print-on-demand planners was a great place to start with little investment costs.

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I share how I turned my printables into physical planners for an opportunity with Etsy. How I got into my niche and why printables and print-on-demand planners was a great place to start with little investment costs. I share some of the challenges with finding printers. What to consider when choosing to go with print on demand, local printers (in your country) or Far east manufacturing.
how to create a daily routine that works for you
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July 19, 2021

How to create a daily routine that works for you

I cover things like self-care, goals and mindset and how that fits into your daily routine. I talk about the difference between your morning routine and your evening one. I cover the things to include in your daily routines and why.

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June 17, 2021

How to achieve your goals today

How to achieve your goals today but taking away the shoulds and musts. Simplify and minimize so you can have a version of that goal today.

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May 14, 2021

How to create a daily exercise routine with Joddie Taylor

How to create a daily exercise routine with Joddie Taylor I interview Joddie Taylor about creating a daily routine of exercise or "a movement daily practice". She's been helping me ease into regular movement and I've had a lot of mindset shifts from her. We talk about things like an "all or nothi[...]

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Daily Habits, Weekly planning interview with Aimee Johanan Chi at called out living IT STARTS WITH A DREAM-01
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February 19, 2020

How to create your dreams with habits and planning with Aimee Johanan

Through daily habits or 'practise' as Aimee like to call it and monthly planning she's started to create space for her dreams. In turn she's feeling calmer, more joyful and getting to work on her highest creative prioirities! 

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Why people don't want coaching 🤔 can you relate?

I've definitely been there. I have been worried a coach will push me harder than feels comfortable or they'd think my worries were silly or belittle me.

My coaching is client led, safe and confidential. 

I don't judge your goals or desires. I will hold up a mirror to your life but in a gentle and kind way. 

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Why people don't want coaching 🤔 can you relate? I've definitely been there. I have been worried a coach will push me harder than feels comfortable or they'd think my worries were silly or belittle me. My coaching is client led, safe and confidential. I don't judge your goals or desires. I will hold up a mirror to your life but in a gentle and kind way. If you want monthly low cost and low commitment support to test the waters head to the link in my bio "DYD Monthly Coaching
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You don’t need a crisis to want more.

Sometimes it’s just a quiet knowing:
“I’m meant to express something.”
“I’m meant to build something.”
“I’m meant to live with more intention.”

If you’ve been feeling that nudge, you’re not imagining it.
You might just need space and support to listen.

I’ve opened a gentle, month-to-month 1:1 support space for exactly this season 🤍

Link in bio. "DYD Monthly Coaching"

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You don’t need a crisis to want more. Sometimes it’s just a quiet knowing: “I’m meant to express something.” “I’m meant to build something.” “I’m meant to live with more intention.” If you’ve been feeling that nudge, you’re not imagining it. You might just need space and support to listen. I’ve opened a gentle, month-to-month 1:1 support space for exactly this season 🤍 Link in bio. "DYD Monthly Coaching" Want to chat? Dm me to book a call 📞 . . #monthlycoaching #monthlycoachingcall #monthlycoachingclub
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Ever felt like you can’t show up because you haven’t fully arrived in the very thing you teach or coach on?

That whisper of “Who am I to help anyone when I’m still figuring this out?” can feel loud.

I’ve walked through that this year. Anxiety rose up in a way I didn’t expect, and it had me feeling like a fraud.  You may also be having some wobbles around the things you teach or share on it. It's normal. 

The journey of growth and healing isn't linear.

But these moments don’t disqualify you. They deepen you. They rebuild character, sharpen compassion and reconnect you to what really matters.

If you’re feeling wobbly, overwhelmed or unsure of your next step, I made something to get you from crisis to clarity.

My free masterclass, Crisis to Clarity, is available to watch until the end of the year.
Grab a warm drink, a notebook,  let’s get you feeling clear and expectant for the year ahead ✨

🔗 bit.ly/crisis2clarity 🔗

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Ever felt like you can’t show up because you haven’t fully arrived in the very thing you teach or coach on? That whisper of “Who am I to help anyone when I’m still figuring this out?” can feel loud. I’ve walked through that this year. Anxiety rose up in a way I didn’t expect, and it had me feeling like a fraud. You may also be having some wobbles around the things you teach or share on it. It's normal. The journey of growth and healing isn't linear. But these moments don’t disqualify you. They deepen you. They rebuild character, sharpen compassion and reconnect you to what really matters. If you’re feeling wobbly, overwhelmed or unsure of your next step, I made something to get you from crisis to clarity. My free masterclass, Crisis to Clarity, is available to watch until the end of the year. Grab a warm drink, a notebook, let’s get you feeling clear and expectant for the year ahead ✨ 🔗 bit.ly/crisis2clarity 🔗 . . . #CrisisToClarity #RenewYourMindset #GetUnstuck #2026vision #2026goals
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Transform your passions into purpose with my winter Sale — up to 60% off courses and printables to guide your next steps— but hurry, the discounts drop each week! 📅 Discount schedule: 24 Nov – 7 Dec: 60% off 8 Dec – 14 Dec: 50% off 15 Dec – 21 Dec: 40% off 22 Dec – 28 Dec: 30% off 29 Dec – 7 Jan: 20% off 🔗bit.lybfwsale🔗 #HeartLedDreams #LifeDesignJourney #WinterSale #CreateYourPath #HealingThroughCreativity #FaithLedBusiness #PurposeDrivenLife #ChristianEntrepreneur #CreativeCalling #SoulfulBusiness #InspiredByFaith #DesignYourPurpose #HeartLedLife #KingdomEntrepreneur
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A year or so after my wedding I did the big chop. If you're not mixed or black you may not be familiar with the phrase. It's cutting off your chemically straightened hair to grow your natural hair back. 

At this point I was done with living to western beauty standards. This was my first radical act of self love, of loving who creator God had made me. 

Lets not pretend that longer hair and straight hair has been coveted in our communities, cutting it all off to go curly was not a little thing. Especially 20 years ago.

I didn't always love how my hair looked or came out in those early days. Especially as it reached the awkward length phase but I knew I wanted to be able to myself and be ok.

Forward 20 years and I'm in a different place with my hair. Some days I have fluffy edges that aren't slicked down 😆 p.s if you want more info on loving your natural hair check out @paigelewinofficial

Going natural was part of my healing and self acceptance journey. People still "wow" when they see old pictures of me with longer straight hair and I get it, but I'm in a place now where it won't affect how I feel about how my hair or the how I look today.

Healing isn't an overnight thing.

If you want someone to walk besides you in your healing journey whether it's faith based or not my doors are open. Let me know if you want to book a coaching discovery call. 

With grit and grace,
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A year or so after my wedding I did the big chop. If you're not mixed or black you may not be familiar with the phrase. It's cutting off your chemically straightened hair to grow your natural hair back. At this point I was done with living to western beauty standards. This was my first radical act of self love, of loving who creator God had made me. Lets not pretend that longer hair and straight hair has been coveted in our communities, cutting it all off to go curly was not a little thing. Especially 20 years ago. I didn't always love how my hair looked or came out in those early days. Especially as it reached the awkward length phase but I knew I wanted to be able to myself and be ok. Forward 20 years and I'm in a different place with my hair. Some days I have fluffy edges that aren't slicked down 😆 p.s if you want more info on loving your natural hair check out @paigelewinofficial Going natural was part of my healing and self acceptance journey. People still "wow" when they see old pictures of me with longer straight hair and I get it, but I'm in a place now where it won't affect how I feel about how my hair or the how I look today. Healing isn't an overnight thing. If you want someone to walk besides you in your healing journey whether it's faith based or not my doors are open. Let me know if you want to book a coaching discovery call. With grit and grace, Chisomo . . #healing #selflove #selfdiscoveryjourney #selfdisoverycoach
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In this episode, I’m sharing reflections about identity, worth, dreams and why Christ is the only secure place to build from and be rooted in.

This episode came out of a voice note convo I had with one of my divine led cheerleaders. We were talking about identity work often found in coaching and self development and why it had been helpful but lacking.

I reflect on the impact of right roots in identity, goal setting and following your purpose.

🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts.

And ask yourself: What has/have my identity/purpose and dreams been rooted in?

🔗bit.ly/bnerooted🔗

If you want to be build a rightly rooted business or ministry then check out my course Brand New Era, doors to self study are open until Thursday. It's $99 with a 2 part payment option.

It's a 4 module course that will take 4-8 weeks to help you root your identity in Christ, uncover your God given message and tie it together with your story and skills.

MODULE 1: CALLED & CHOSEN – ROOTED IN TRUTH, YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST

MODULE 2: YOUR MESSAGE MATTERS – Gain absolute clarity on your God-given message and why it must be shared

MODULE 3: FINDING YOUR PEOPLE - Identify the people you are uniquely designed to impact and why you’re the ideal person for them.

MODULE 4: BREAKING THE CHAINS - Identify and heal the fears, beliefs, and patterns that have kept you stuck.

✨ bit.ly/bneselfstudy ✨

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In this episode, I’m sharing reflections about identity, worth, dreams and why Christ is the only secure place to build from and be rooted in. This episode came out of a voice note convo I had with one of my divine led cheerleaders. We were talking about identity work often found in coaching and self development and why it had been helpful but lacking. I reflect on the impact of right roots in identity, goal setting and following your purpose. 🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts. And ask yourself: What has/have my identity/purpose and dreams been rooted in? 🔗bit.ly/bnerooted🔗 If you want to be build a rightly rooted business or ministry then check out my course Brand New Era, doors to self study are open until Thursday. It's $99 with a 2 part payment option. It's a 4 module course that will take 4-8 weeks to help you root your identity in Christ, uncover your God given message and tie it together with your story and skills. MODULE 1: CALLED & CHOSEN – ROOTED IN TRUTH, YOUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST MODULE 2: YOUR MESSAGE MATTERS – Gain absolute clarity on your God-given message and why it must be shared MODULE 3: FINDING YOUR PEOPLE - Identify the people you are uniquely designed to impact and why you’re the ideal person for them. MODULE 4: BREAKING THE CHAINS - Identify and heal the fears, beliefs, and patterns that have kept you stuck. ✨ bit.ly/bneselfstudy ✨ Got a question? DM me . . #CalledForMore #LivingOnPurpose #KingdomPurpose #CalledAndChosen #PurposeDrivenLife #DivineCalling #GodsPlanNotMine #PurposeInChrist #WalkingInPurpose #DestinySteps
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Being a Christian Isn't Just a Label — It's a New Identity.

In this post, I share a powerful shift God is stirring in this season: moving from surface-level Christianity to deeply living as sons and daughters of God. This identity shift changes everything—how we live, ask, expect, and show up. Ready to live from your full identity?"

I talk more about this powerful shift in identity in module 1 of Brand New Era. And why it’s key when you want to share your God given message through a business, ministry or gift.

⁠Brand New Era⁠ the self study course is currently open until Thursday 10th July.

Watch or listen on the blog: bit.ly/bnedaughter

Find out more about the Brand New Era course at: bit.ly/bneselfstudy

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Being a Christian Isn't Just a Label — It's a New Identity. In this post, I share a powerful shift God is stirring in this season: moving from surface-level Christianity to deeply living as sons and daughters of God. This identity shift changes everything—how we live, ask, expect, and show up. Ready to live from your full identity?" I talk more about this powerful shift in identity in module 1 of Brand New Era. And why it’s key when you want to share your God given message through a business, ministry or gift. ⁠Brand New Era⁠ the self study course is currently open until Thursday 10th July. Watch or listen on the blog: bit.ly/bnedaughter Find out more about the Brand New Era course at: bit.ly/bneselfstudy . . . #IdentityInChrist #SonsAndDaughtersOfGod #RightlyRooted #UnionWithChrist #KingdomMindset #NewCreation #FaithOverFear #BoldInChrist #KingdomLiving #HeirsWithChrist #ChristInMe #FaithBasedLiving #SpiritLedLife #AdoptedByGod
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The dove, the rushing wind and the tongues of fire are ways the Holy Spirit has been described or experienced. 

Today is Pentecost when the spirit of God lit the church and we believers got to receive God's Spirit alive and living within us for personal transformation and to build his kingdom.

Be blessed 🕊️
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The dove, the rushing wind and the tongues of fire are ways the Holy Spirit has been described or experienced. Today is Pentecost when the spirit of God lit the church and we believers got to receive God's Spirit alive and living within us for personal transformation and to build his kingdom. Be blessed 🕊️
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