Service to Others with Naketa Ren Thigpen - Episode 102                                                   Are you putting yourself first? Are you being selfish? Naketa Ren Thigpen took service to others to a new level when she decided to help others put themselves 1st by becoming selfish. Naketa shares her mission to “activate power couples and potent humans who are ready to recalibrate and own their right to be intentionally selfish to amplify relationship intimacy as they grow to live in the space of (and) fully”.   In this episode with Naketa Ren Thigpen, we talk about: [1:34] Service to Others How we serve people [4:11] People Helping People Helping people balance boldly [10:24] Work Life Integration Or the ThigPro way is Work Life and Love Balance [18:19] Mirror Talk Pouring into self   Do you want more out of life? Are you ready to live boldly in pursuit of your dreams? Today’s episode sponsor is Deneen L. Garrett.  Deneen is a Passionate, Innovative, Executioner (P.I.E.) who elevates the voices of women of color and empowers them to Live a Dream Life (style) through podcasting and speaking. Deneen is a Women Motivational Speaker and the Creator & Host of the Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation (Formerly An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color) Podcast, which she launched in 2020. Deneen specializes in helping women of color who want more out of life live boldly to create a dream life. Hire Deneen For: Keynotes | Speaking Engagements (Virtual) | Workshops | Fireside Chats | Podcast Interviews   Signature Talks:  Living a Dream Lifestyle  | Leadership Development for Women of Color | Leveraging LinkedIn to Grow Your Podcast   Hire Deneen to speak at your next event     Service to Others Naketa’s career was in serving people. After experiencing burnout being an employee, she turned her expertise and passion into a business that she controlled. Naketa Ren Thigpen: “My background and foundation is as a licensed clinical social worker, trauma specialist, psychotherapist, sexologist and Relationship Expert. Our company is a personal development company and we serve power couples and potent humans. Our potent humans are phenomenal visionaries, women entrepreneurs. We’re helping them have some intentionally selfish focus time on themselves.” SelfCare, putting you 1st is not selfish. It’s necessary in elevating our voices as women of color and in living dream lifestyles.     People Helping People So many of our paths involve helping others. Naketa talks more about this and how she empowers her clients.   Naketa Ren Thigpen: “My secret is helping people balanced boldly which its also the name of our podcast. I help people recalibrate and own their right to be intentionally selfish. We’ve redefined the word selfish so you can reclaim your power and not be stuck in what we'll say is conventional wisdom or the patriarchy, which told us that being selfish choosing yourself first taking care of what you need to make sure that your reservoir your vessel is sealed.”   Use the revealed secret in balanced boldly by owning your life, using your voice, tapping into your power.   Work Life Integration Is it Work Life Balance? Work Life Integration? OR, something else? Naketa Ren Thigpen: “I say work life and love balance.  Because love is my yummy my yummy space. There's no 50/50 relationship. There will never be any space where it will be even at all times. I define balance as your truth over your boundaries. Set up some boundaries so you don't get distracted from your truth. So that way you stay full enough for you first because that's important for the legacy you're creating the philanthropy you want to do the all the altruistic things that you're doing in the world.” Put your mask on 1st as they say when flying. You are you #1 priority.   Mirror Talk Mirror Talk is where you choose a statement or an affirmation, face yourself in the mirror and repeat the statement, like a mantra. This allows you to look yourself in the eyes while stating positive messages.   Naketa Ren Thigpen:  “Get a mirror and look at yourself.   Look in your eyes and look at your skin and  say something like whatever your name is, I love you. You are worthy of every good thing. I forgive you. I release you from the secrets from the shame from the guilt, the frustration and the rage. I release you and I love you more than life itself..” Some of us avoid looking at ourselves for whatever reason(s). Let today be the day you shift . Look yourself in the eyes and love on you.     Memorable Quotes from Naketa “Being intentionally selfish is gifting yourself.” “Have some intentionally selfish focus time.” “Amplify intimacy in all the ways.” “Don’t be anchored to an expired expectation that's weighing you down and keeping you from inviting boundless expansion in.”     About Naketa Ren Thigpen Naketa Ren Thigpen is on a mission to build stronger families that L.E.A.V.E new multi-generational imprints, witnessed from the ripples of love, empathy, adventure, victory, and edification they create from their wholeness. Naketa’s the #1 Balance (and) Relationship Advisor in the World activating power couples and potent humans who are ready to recalibrate and own their right to be intentionally selfish to amplify relationship intimacy as they grow to live in the space of (and) fully. After a successful career helping families push through trials caused by trauma, lost confidence and communication challenges impacting intimacy within their relationships, Naketa Ren Thigpen, broke barriers and glass ceilings when she decided to break-free from outdated expectations and binding patriarchal definitions that limit the ability to self-actualize. Formerly trained as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Naketa architected her core professional skill set as a Psychotherapist, Trauma Specialist, Sexology and Relationship expert with strategically infused tenets of metaphysics and coaching to set a new bar, creating ripples inside the personal development industry. Featured on the Lifestyle Channel, International Radio shows, Award Winning Podcasts, honored by the NAACP as one of 104 Most Influential Black Women in Philadelphia, recipient of the National Association for Professional Women of Excellence Award, Naketa is a woman who wears many hats without apology or explanation. She has provided personal growth training, development, and advice for over 10,000 global professionals, ranging in ranks from CEOs of multi-billion-dollar corporations to ultra-high net worth entrepreneurs of fast-scaling start-ups. Utilizing her distinct experiential, intuitive and highly energetic style, Naketa is the host of the Balance Boldly Podcast & International Best Selling Author of the book Selfish: Permission to Pause, Live, Love, and Laugh Your Way to Joy. A highly sought after Transformative Empowerment Speaker and CEO of ThigPro Balance (and) Relationship Management Institute, this brilliant beauty has revolutionized how to heal traumas while balancing work/life (and LOVE).   CONNECT WITH Naketa Ren Thigpen: Website: http://www.thigpro.com Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/asknaketa Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/asknaketa YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/naketathigpen LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/naketathigpen Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/asknaketa Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/asknaketa     Other Episodes to Check out How Lisa L. Baker Took a Leap of Faith Pursuing Life Coaching Change your mindset change your life: Change Your HAT Things High Achieving Black Women Need to Recover From to “Have It”       About the Podcast Women of Color: An Intimate Conversation (An Intimate Conversation with Women of Color) is a podcast about women empowerment stories and for Women of Color who want more out of life. This show is for women who have had enough and want change, especially those who have been waiting to choose themselves and live boldly.  In each inspiring episode, hear from women from different backgrounds, countries, and ages who have embarked on personal journeys, sharing their stories of empowerment, overcoming, and their path to living a dream life (style). Women of Color is the #1 Women of Color Podcast on Apple and a 35 Best Women Empowerment Podcasts by Feedspot. My Podcast Coaching Journey:  How I'm Leaning Into SEO A Spontaneous Trip to NYC The Power of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Deneen is committed to elevating the voices of WOC and empowering them to Live a Dream Life (style) NOW!  Contact Deneen for speaking opportunities deneen@deneenlgarrett.com.