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PURPOSESCAPING : Build confidence to reinvent and find purpose in midlife195: How to Make Yourself Known For Something New in 2026Whether you're a midlife professional, consultant, coach, or creative navigating career change, layoffs, or a business pivot — this episode gives you tactical personal branding moves to boost your visibility, reconnect with your network, and stand out in the age of AI.
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2025-12-1220 minPURPOSESCAPING : Build confidence to reinvent and find purpose in midlife191: How to Silence Your Inner Critic, Build Confidence, and Maintain a Positive Mindset In Uncertain TimesYou Have More Power Than You Think: A Message for Uncertain Times
If the news cycle has you discouraged...
If economic uncertainty, layoffs, or unexpected life shifts have shaken your sense of purpose...
If you’ve ever felt stuck, doubting your worth, or unsure of your next move...
This episode is for you. 🔥
In this real-time message from the heart, I share the mindset shifts and daily practices that can help you reclaim your agency, even when the world feels chaotic.
Whether you're pivoting professionally, launching something new, or simpl...
2025-11-0434 minPURPOSESCAPING : Build confidence to reinvent and find purpose in midlife190: Get Good at Being Bad - How to Let Go of Perfectionism And Find Your Spark in Midlife✨ Why High Achievers Struggle to Start Over in Midlife — and How to Get Good at Being Bad ✨
Are you a high achiever struggling to pivot in midlife because you’re afraid of being a beginner again?
I’m speaking directly to the straight-A students, the perfectionists, the women who’ve spent their lives excelling — but now feel stuck when it’s time to try something new. Whether you’re considering a career shift, a creative pursuit, or just want to feel alive again, this conversation is your invitation to let go of perfectionism and embrace the power of starting over.
I’ll share why our ne...
2025-10-2830 minPURPOSESCAPING : Build confidence to reinvent and find purpose in midlife185: Not Being Ourselves Is Burning Us Out - Radical Self-Acceptance As a Form of Rest🎙️ Episode 185: Radical Self-Acceptance As a Form of Rest
📝 Episode Description:
In this episode, I reflect on a quiet act of self-acceptance that unexpectedly led to more energy, more joy, and a clearer connection to myself.
Inspired by skipping a high-profile event I once pressured myself to attend — the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference (aka CBC Week) — this episode is about what happens when you stop trying to be palatable, productive, or “on brand,” and start honoring your inner truth.
It’s about embracing who you actually are instead of forcing yourself into someone else's defin...
2025-10-0129 minPURPOSESCAPING : Build confidence to reinvent and find purpose in midlife183: Navigating Life's Seasons Through The Art of Purposescaping🎙️ Episode 183:
Purposescaping: A New Framework for Living, Leading, and Healing in Rhythm
📝 Episode Description:
What if your burnout isn't about working too hard — but about working out of season?
In this solo episode, I introduce you to Purposescaping — my original framework inspired by crop rotation, ancestral wisdom, and the natural seasons — designed to help you align your actions with your soul’s timing. Born out of my personal healing journey during the pandemic, this framework has reshaped how I live, lead, coach, parent, and protect my own creative energy.
We walk through the four seasons of...
2025-09-2325 minPURPOSESCAPING : Build confidence to reinvent and find purpose in midlife181: 7 Ways You’re Blocking Your Calling In Midlife – And What To Do About ItEpisode Description:
In this episode, I revisit one of the most impactful articles I’ve ever written — 7 Ways You Keep Yourself From Your Calling — with fresh eyes and 11 more years of coaching and life under my belt.
I break down the common mental blocks and limiting beliefs I see time and again with my clients and community — from waiting on permission to downplaying your unique brilliance — and I share the mindset shifts you must adopt to finally answer your true calling in 2025 and beyond.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional still feeling unfulfilled, or an emerging voi...
2025-09-1647 minPURPOSESCAPING : Build confidence to reinvent and find purpose in midlife179: 3 Simple Ways to Reignite Your Motivation And Get Out of Your Midlife RutEpisode Summary:
Feeling stuck? You’re not alone. In this episode of Purposescaping, I’m diving into something we all face from time to time — a lack of motivation. Whether it’s due to burnout, overwhelm, or just feeling off, getting back into motion can feel like an uphill battle.
But momentum doesn’t have to come from a lightning bolt of inspiration — sometimes, it’s built one small step at a time. I’m sharing three practical strategies I turn to when I feel like I’m in a rut. These aren’t magic fixes, but they are...
2025-09-0931 min
Unconditionally Worthy PodcastEP 88: How to Stop Erasing Yourself and Start Seeing Yourself with Amanda Miller LittlejohnDo you ignore your talents and interests in the pursuit of the American Dream? Do you make yourself small to fit in or fly under the radar? Do you over-prioritize hard work until there’s no time for self-expression, creativity, or fun? You might be falling victim to self-erasure… In this episode of The Unconditionally Worthy Podcast, I welcome Amanda Miller Littlejohn, a Brand Strategist, Executive Coach, Writer, and Founder of Package Your Genius Academy. Listen in as we talk about how to reverse self-erasure, get out of the hustle and grind culture, and imagine bigger possibilities for your life...
2023-09-261h 00
Friends in Beauty PodcastEp. 35: 10 Beauty + Business Podcasts To Tune IntoToday on the Friends in Beauty Podcast Akua shares 10 beauty and business podcasts that she regularly tunes into that she knows you will find valuable for your beauty business. As a freelance beauty professional we spend a lot of time commuting from client to client. What better way to be productive and pass the time than to listen to a podcast? If you’re a fan of podcasts then you will definitely enjoy this episode because you might learn about some podcasts that you can add onto your list. In this episode Akua sh...
2020-11-2520 min
PURPOSESCAPING : Build confidence to reinvent and find purpose in midlifePYG 60: Let Go Of Who You Used to BeIs it time to let go of your old personal brand identity?
I ask because so often we become attached to an outdated narrative that has dominated a definitive period in our lives.
For example,
"We never have enough resources to go around, so I need to sacrifice personal comforts to ensure my family's needs are met..."
or
"I'm not a true leader in my organization yet, so I can't ask for face time with senior leaders..."
or even
"Landing clients has historically been difficult for me...
2019-01-0127 minPURPOSESCAPING : Build confidence to reinvent and find purpose in midlife[Ep. 49] When Being Yourself is Doing Too Muchhttp://www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com/too-much
How is shrinking, hiding and not playing full out come up for you? Is it hindering your personal brand and keeping you from the people you most want to connect with? I want to know! Come chat with me in the comments or join the PYG Facebook Group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/packageyourgenius
Intro and Outro Music:
Essentialism by Connor Benjamin Littlejohn/DJ Connor B on Soundcloud
2018-05-0726 minPURPOSESCAPING : Build confidence to reinvent and find purpose in midlife[Ep. 48] Are you operating like the GLOBAL BRAND that you are?Like it or not, you are a GLOBAL brand.
But are you operating like the global brand that you are? Do you have products, services and programs available to cater to a global audience? Long gone are the days when you could focus solely on your geographic region. In today's global economy you're leaving money on the table if you're not making SOMETHING available for sale to a worldwide audience.
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Visit Amanda online
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http://www.packageyourgeniusacademy.com
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2018-01-2925 minPURPOSESCAPING : Build confidence to reinvent and find purpose in midlife[Ep. 47] Be A Broken Record (if you really want to win)For those who hate self promotion, this episode is for you.
Ever feel like you're saying the same thing day after day when it comes to your personal brand? Feel like you're getting on people's nerves or "harassing" your followers with your content? You're not alone.
But here's why you have to KEEP talking about what you do, even when it feels repetitive.
Mentioned in this episode:
Package Your Genius Facebook Group
Request to Join - https://www.facebook.com/groups/packageyourgenius/
Package Your Genius Academy
http://www.packageyourgeniusacademy.com
Connor Littlejohn's new book - Tag You're It! Zombie Tag
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2018-01-1729 min