Building Your Resilience with Makini Smith

Mindset CoachingEntrepreneurshipHealing
Written By Naomi Haile
 

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Makini Smith is an award-winning entrepreneur and the founder of A Walk in my Stilettos. As a mindset coach and Proctor Gallagher certified consultant, Makini helps you turn your goals into accomplishments. Not only does she share her message through her coaching practice, she also speaks at events, conferences and live functions where she deeply connects with people + their stories. Makini has shared your expertise on global media platforms, including Chatelaine, xoNecole, iHeart Radio, CBC, Vice News, a Times Square billboard, to name a few.

Makini is also the author of 4 books (click here to get your copy). and hosts ‘A Walk in my Stilettos’ - the podcast.

This episode is for you if:

  • You want to define success on your own terms

  • You struggle with seeing a vision for your life

  • You’re working towards moving from a mindset of fear to faith

  • You want to create gratitude statements that shift your energy & spirit

Looking for something specific? 

  • [4:32] Makini’s origin story

  • [6:07] Growing up in government housing, your vision of possibility may be clouded

  • [7:00] Makini’s sister and her journey to contemplating and reflecting on legacy

  • [8:00] How Makini landed the opportunity to meet Bob Procter in person (in 2013)

  • [11:00] Positive tweets lead to blessed opportunities

  • [13:21] Trusting God

  • [14:44] Faith and fear are both beliefs in the unknown

  • [15:30] Getting diagnosed with anxiety disorder

  • [17:00] Coming up against the terror barrier – standing between you and the greatness you desire

  • [22:38] Success is different for everyone

  • [22:50] Creating a new path as a single mother and being self-employed

  • [24:32] Prioritizing self-care and filling up your cup every single day

  • [27:46] Your competence builds confidence

  • [30:26] Are you self-aware? Learn yourself

  • [31:00] How gratitude connects with your brain, your energy, and your spirit

  • [34:00] How Makini supports others on their life journeys

  • [38:30] Shifting focus from being an “achiever” to an “impactor” and a “healer”

  • [39:35] The weakness of SMART goals

  • [45:30] Our pains birth our purpose

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