In this short reflection, I share how the podcast began with a clear vision and strong values, how the conversations have deepened over time, and why evolution doesn’t mean losing your original purpose. We talk about women’s voices, faith, grief, growth, and the courage to keep showing up even when the path unfolds one step at a time.
As we head into the holidays, this episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and honor how far you’ve come.
This year, I’m taking a new approach to choosing my Word of the Year. After a season filled with alignment, loss, reflection, and God’s guidance, I realized our word sometimes needs to evolve with us. In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m choosing my 2026 word using a Primary + Seasonal Word method—and how you can, too. I’ll also link to Episode 128 and a Free Tool to help you discover your own word with intention.
This Thanksgiving, I’m taking a moment to pause and give thanks, for you, for this community, and for the incredible guests who’ve shared their wisdom and stories this year. Join me as we celebrate growth, resilience, and the journeys we’ve shared. If you’re ready for a moment of gratitude and inspiration, this episode is for you.
In this short, heartfelt episode, Mayi speaks directly to anyone standing in the in-between — that space between what was and what’s next. Whether you’re navigating grief, loss, or life transitions, this episode is a gentle reminder that you are not alone.
Mayi also shares a very personal song, “Walking Home Beyond the Sky”, written for her brother-in-law. This song is exclusive to the podcast — a quiet, reflective moment to honor loved ones, process emotions, and find peace in the in-between.
In this heartfelt solo episode, Mayi shares how faith, family, creativity, and connection became her anchors through grief and change. She reflects on what it means to heal forward, honoring loss while creating purpose and community. If you’re navigating transition or uncertainty, this episode reminds you, you’re not meant to heal or build alone.
This week, I’m re-sharing a powerful conversation from May 2024 — one that feels especially meaningful right now.
We recently lost my brother-in-law, and as I take time to process and reflect, I wanted to revisit this episode with Victoria Volk, a self-published author and advanced Grief Recovery Specialist who helps others navigate loss through her work in coaching and end-of-life care.
Together, we explored how grief shows up in entrepreneurship, the quiet ways it affects our creativity, motivation, and connection to purpose.
If you’ve ever experienced loss while trying to keep your business or dreams alive, this conversation will speak to your heart.
In so many of my conversations like the one with Cathelina Duvert, we explore what it means to live authentically, use creativity as a path to healing, and turn our stories into strength.
In this solo episode, I share what showing up authentically means to me. I also talk about how affirmations and prayer help me show up with confidence, courage, and faith, even when it feels uncomfortable.
Because every time we show up and share our truth, we not only inspire others to do the same, we remind ourselves that it’s safe to be seen.
Listen to my episode on the Misconceptions of Authenticity:
🎧 Ep. 159 — Is Authenticity Overrated?
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In this bonus episode, Debra Bowers shares the powerful mindset shift that changed everything—what she stopped apologizing for and how that decision helped her level up in life and business. It’s a short, soul-filling reminder that self-reflection is where true growth begins.
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When life gets heavy, creativity can become a lifeline. In this heartfelt conversation, writer and blogger Cathelina Duvert shares how living with depression shaped her creative journey and how storytelling became a path toward healing, resilience, and self-discovery.
This week’s bonus question comes from my conversation with Elizabeth De Sevo - It's Never Too Late, The Power of Intention and Reinvention. I ask every guest this same question because the answers are always powerful and deeply personal.
What do you do when you feel like you’ve hit rock bottom?
In this episode, I sit down with Jennifer Johnson, a wife, mother, and nurse who spent years in the high-pressure world of emergency rooms before facing her own season of burnout. Through that journey, she discovered the power of resilience, community, and trusting her intuition to rebuild her life with purpose.
We talk about:
- The moment that helped her rise after hitting rock bottom
- How mindset shifts can spark resilience in tough seasons
- Why sharing your story is a form of leadership
- The role of "community" in finding strength again
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, leader, or creative, this conversation will remind you that setbacks don’t define you; they can be the start of a powerful comeback.
What if resilience isn’t about “bouncing back,” but about “bouncing forward”? In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth De Sevo, writer, coach, and author of Choose Your MOMents.
Elizabeth shares how the loss of her mother reshaped her perspective on life, why reinvention at midlife is possible, and how resilience can become fertile ground for growth. We explore simple, everyday practices that help us move through grief, change, and challenges with intention, and step into a stronger, wiser version of ourselves.
If you’ve ever felt like life knocked you down, this conversation will remind you: you don’t have to go back to who you were. You can choose to grow forward.
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Ever feel like you’re giving so much of yourself to everyone else that you’ve forgotten who you are?
Today, I’m talking with Angie Hawkins, Inner Glow Coach and author of Running in Slippers, about the journey from burnout and self-abandonment to stepping fully into your confidence, worth, and power.
Angie shares her story of resilience, vulnerability, and courage, from hitting emotional rock bottom to leaping out of helicopters, bungee jumping, and cliff diving, and how true bravery often looks like allowing yourself to be seen. We dive into:
This conversation is for anyone ready to stop chasing approval and start living with purpose, confidence, and impact.
Tune in and discover how to stop abandoning yourself and start radiating the love, happiness, and success you deserve.
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This week’s bonus question comes from my conversation with Dr. Julie Pham. I ask every guest this same question because the answers are always powerful and deeply personal.
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Julie Pham to explore how curiosity can transform the way we lead, connect, and navigate change. Julie is the creator of The 7 Forms of Respect, a bestselling framework that challenges us to rethink what respect really means and how it shows up in our relationships and leadership.
We talk about the role curiosity plays in building confidence, doing what Julie calls a “personal passiveness audit,” and how women, especially in their 40s and 50s can use curiosity as a daily practice to embrace reinvention and step into new seasons of life.
This conversation is about more than leadership; it’s about shifting the way we see ourselves, each other, and the possibilities around us.
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After raising five kids, ending a 20-year marriage, and losing her mother, Debra Bowers declared “It’s Debra Time.” In this episode, she shares how she rebuilt her life after 50, launched her own marketing agency, and embraced a mindset of courage, growth, and lifelong learning. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to start over, this conversation will remind you—it’s never too late to rise, rebuild, and thrive.
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In this special solo episode, I’m answering your questions raw, unfiltered, and straight from the heart.
From navigating grief and starting over to building a brand in alignment with your healing journey, these questions reflect the exact conversations so many of us are having behind the scenes. Whether you're a mompreneur, a creative, or simply someone figuring out how to keep going after loss, this episode is for you.
We’ll talk about:
How grief shows up in unexpected places
The moment I realized my camera could be a healing tool
What success means to me now
Why visibility feels scary and why you should do it anyway
And so much more...
This isn’t a highlight reel; it’s real talk. If you’ve ever felt unseen, stuck, or unsure of your next step, I hope this conversation reminds you: you're not alone.
Do you like this Q&A format? Please let me know your feedback, as it helps shape future episodes. You can DM me on Instagram @mayilenz
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In the first episode of From a Man’s Perspective, I talk with Blaze — a Distinguished Toastmaster, coach, and father who’s been sober for over 2,000 days.
We explore how men and women express confidence differently, the pressure around saying “no” to alcohol, and how sobriety transformed his life. At the heart of it all: what it truly means to own your story unapologetically.
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After nearly 200 episodes featuring powerful women, I’m opening the conversation. In this episode, I’m sharing why I’m bringing men onto the show, what inspired the shift, and what you can expect moving forward. Whether you’ve been here from the start or just found the show, this episode gives you a peek behind the scenes — and into what’s next.
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Have you ever searched for a place to truly belong?
In this episode, I share the 3 reasons I joined Toastmasters, a personal growth community that helped me find my people, grow in confidence, and inspire others.
Did this episode make you think, "Where’s my place? Where are my people?’' That’s exactly why I built my coaching, so you don’t have to walk this path alone.
If you're ready to find your kind of people, get rooted in community, and grow, with support, clarity, and heart—head over to mayilenz.com/work-with-mayi to book your free clarity call today.
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