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Last week, during the week of February 8th, I made a spontaneous decision to leave the country and travel alone to Cancun.Not because I was falling apart — but because I could feel I was getting close.In this solo episode of LITE It Up, I share what happened when I chose rest before burnout chose me. What began as a much-needed escape from the cold became a deeper realization about stillness, identity, and how responsibility can quietly become who we believe we are.Although solo travel isn’t new for me, this trip revealed something different. I realized that while I know how to rest physically, I don’t always know how to be still mentally. And for high-functioning women who are used to being “on” 24/7 — that awareness matters.In this episode, I reflect on:The quiet signs of approaching burnoutWhy high-achieving women struggle with stillnessWhat solitude reveals about identity beyond responsibilityChoosing restoration before hitting a wallAnd setting boundaries without over-explainingIf you’ve been strong, dependable, and constantly handling something… this conversation may resonate.Rest is not weakness.It is wisdom.🎧 Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you stream podcasts.Connect with Dr. Aginah www.aginahmuhammad..com

What does it look like to intentionally create space for renewal in a season that calls for clarity, release, and growth?In this episode of LITE It Up, I’m joined by Echo Muhammad, the curator behind EmpowerHer Soul: Renew & Rise Retreat — A Self-Love Sunday Experience, taking place Sunday, March 15th. Echo shares the why behind curating this soul-nourishing, one-day immersive retreat and what moved her to create a space designed to support women in releasing what no longer serves them and stepping fully into the woman they’re becoming.Our conversation explores purpose, self-love, embodiment, rest, and the power of being supported, seen, and held in community. As we transition into spring—a season of renewal and growth—Echo reflects on why slowing down, setting intentions, and reconnecting with mind, body, and soul is not a luxury, but a necessity.If you’re feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or standing at the edge of a new season, this episode offers both reflection and invitation. It’s a reminder that resetting is an act of self-love—and that you don’t have to do it alone.✨ EmpowerHer Soul: Renew & Rise Retreat📅 Sunday, March 15A curated, self-love Sunday experience focused on intention-setting, embodiment, rest, and renewal.✨ Early bird tickets for Renew & Rise (March 15th) ends Feb 15th and are going fast! 🎟 Tickets: https://www.ticketfalcon.com/e/empowerher-soul-presents-renew-rise-retreat-a-self-love-sunday-experience/ 📝 Reflection Questions What in my life is ready to be released as I enter this new season? Where am I craving more rest, renewal, or reconnection—with myself or my body? What does self-love look like for me right now, beyond words or intentions? How might being supported, seen, or held in community support my growth in this season? What intention do I want to plant as I step into the woman I’m becoming this spring? Connect w/Echo on Social Media @msecho_chanel Connect w/Dr. Aginahwww.aginahmuhammad.com

February often arrives quietly, but it carries powerful invitations for reflection, release, and renewal. In this solo episode, I share why this is a season to reset—not because something is wrong, but because something new is emerging. This conversation is an invitation to pause, listen, and intentionally prepare for what’s next without carrying the weight of the last chapter. If you’re feeling tired, reflective, or standing at the edge of transition, this episode offers grounding, perspective, and permission to reset with grace. 📝 Reflection Questions You're invited to journal, reflect, or sit with these questions throughout the week: What am I still holding that no longer belongs in my next chapter? Where in my life am I rushing instead of allowing myself to reset? What kind of rest—emotional, mental, or spiritual—do I need most right now? How can I honor this season without pressure to have everything figured out? What would it look like to move forward feeling lighter and more aligned? Connect w/Dr. Aginah Musherah www.aginahmuhammad.com

In this episode of LITE It Up, we sit down with Oriah, a college freshman at Xavier University and the author of Accepted! The College Application Blueprint. Oriah shares her firsthand experience navigating the college application process, offering honest insight into what worked, what was challenging, and what she wishes she had known sooner. Designed for high school students and parents, this conversation provides practical guidance on approaching college applications with clarity and confidence. Oriah discusses organization strategies, college essays, managing stress, and how students and families can work together throughout the process. Whether you’re just beginning your college search or finalizing applications, this episode offers a real-world student perspective to help you navigate the journey with greater understanding and purpose. 🔔 Watch, share, and subscribe for more conversations supporting students and families on the path to college success.You can purchase Accepted! The College Application Blueprint on Amazon. https://a.co/d/8YIdSUiTo connect with Dr. Aginah Musherah visit: www.aginahmuhammad.com

As LITE It Up celebrates six years of shining light, Season 11 begins with a full-circle conversation that is both personal and powerful.In this special episode, host Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad is joined by her three children—siblings navigating different stages of their college journeys at North Carolina A&T State University. One has just completed their first semester of college, while two are closing out their final year as seniors after a successful fall semester that included Dean’s List and Chancellor’s List honors.Together, they reflect on the lessons learned during the fall semester, the adjustments and growth that came with it, and the realities of balancing academics, independence, and well-being. The conversation also offers practical advice for students preparing to graduate, those continuing after their first semester, and families supporting students through these pivotal transitions.As they look ahead to the spring 2026 semester, the siblings share their goals, what they are most looking forward to, and how being a family on the same campus has shaped their experiences. The episode closes with a reflection on legacy, resilience, and what it means to keep shining your light through every season of growth.This Season 11 kickoff is a reminder that college is more than a destination—it’s a journey marked by preparation, progress, and purpose.✨ Tune in, reflect, and be encouraged as we continue to LITE It Up—and shine bright like a diamond. Connect with Dr. Aginah Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com Email: info@aginahmuhammad.com

Season 11 of LITE It Up marks six years of storytelling rooted in purpose, resilience, and legacy. Created in honor of the late Munir Muhammad, LITE It Up continues to amplify the voices of women navigating transition while balancing leadership, career, motherhood, and personal growth. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and launch a new season of meaningful conversations designed to Lead. Inspire. Transform. Empower. 🎧 Streaming on all major podcast platforms 🎥 Watch on Spotify and YouTube Connect with Dr. Aginah www.aginahmuhammad.com info@aginahmuhammad.com

Now that you’ve learned how to approach scholarships with strategy and confidence, it’s time to take the next essential step in paying for college: completing the FAFSA.In this 15-minute solo episode, Dr. Aginah Musherah breaks down the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in simple, practical terms—so students and families feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.You’ll learn:✨ What the FAFSA really determines (and why “FAFSA doesn’t give you anything” is a common myth)✨ What you need to gather before you begin✨ Which tax year is required for the 2026–27 FAFSA (hint: 2024 tax returns!)✨ The biggest mistakes families make and how to avoid them✨ How FAFSA and scholarships work together to build a strong financial aid plan✨ Why every college student must complete FAFSA every yearWhether you're filing FAFSA for the first time or helping a returning student stay organized, this episode gives you a clear roadmap to move forward with confidence.🎧 Tune in to “FAFSA Made Simple: Your Next Step After the Scholarship Mindset Series”New episodes of the LITE It Up Podcast are available on YouTube and all streaming platforms.Visit Dr. Aginah's website: https://www.aginahmuhammad.com

In the final installation of the Scholarship Mindset Series for National Scholarship Awareness Month, Dr. Aginah Muhammad sits down with Aaron Williams, a first-year Computer Engineering student at Northern Illinois University—who earned an extraordinary $2 million+ in scholarship offers.Aaron’s journey is a powerful example of what’s possible when passion, preparation, and persistence come together. In this inspiring conversation, he shares how he approached the scholarship process, the strategies that helped him stand out, and what motivated him to keep applying even when the process felt overwhelming. His story is a motivating roadmap for students aiming to finance their college education with confidence and intention.Throughout his academic journey, Aaron has remained both intellectually driven and community-minded. As an IB and dual enrollment student, he completed rigorous coursework that prepared him for the demands of engineering. One of his greatest honors has been being named valedictorian twice—first in elementary school and again in high school. These distinctions reflect years of discipline, resilience, and unwavering focus.His accomplishments include:• Valedictorian in both elementary school and high school• Admitted to more than 50 colleges• Awarded nearly $2 million in scholarship offers• Active engagement in STEM, leadership, and serviceAaron’s story reminds students everywhere that scholarships are within reach—and that consistency, belief, and strategy can create life-changing opportunities.🎧 Tune in to this inspiring finale of the Scholarship Mindset Series, and hear firsthand what it takes to navigate the scholarship journey with purpose and resilience.🔔 New episodes of the LITE It Up Podcast stream every Tuesday on YouTube and all major podcast platforms. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share!Visit Dr. Aginah Muhammad's website: www.aginahmuhammad.com

🔥 This week on the LITE It Up Podcast, we’re unlocking the strategy behind scholarship success.Join Dr. Aginah Musherah as she sits down with Educator, Attorney, and Scholarship Advocate, Kishasha Williams-Ford, Esq., who has helped hundreds of students and families navigate the scholarship process with clarity and confidence.In this episode, Kishasha breaks down what needs-based scholarships really mean, the myths that hold families back, and why students should be applying for scholarships every single year—whether they’re in high school, college, or graduate school. She also shares smart organizational strategies to help students stay ready and competitive.If you’re just joining the Scholarship Mindset Series, make sure you go back and watch the previous episodes to get caught up—they all build on each other!🎧 Tune in to Scholarship Strategy Unlocked: Needs-Based Truths & Year-Round Success for Every Student, streaming on YouTube and all podcast platforms.Don’t forget to like, follow, subscribe, and share!Visit Dr. Aginah Musherah's website: www.aginahmuhammad.com

Welcome back to the Scholarship Mindset series on the LITE It Up Podcast! In this week’s episode, we sit down with Kevin Coy, Post-Secondary Counselor at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, to break down what students and families really need to know about the scholarship and college admissions process.With 25+ years of experience in counseling, admissions, and college planning, Kevin shares insider strategies that help students stay organized, build stronger applications, and work more effectively with their school counselors. Whether you're a parent, high school student, educator, or community advocate, this episode offers clear steps to help you navigate scholarships with confidence.✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to work with your school or post-secondary counselor during the scholarship processThe best ways for students to stay organized from freshman to senior yearPractical tips to strengthen scholarship and college applicationsHow counselors view essays, activities, and student readinessCommon mistakes families make (and how to avoid them)Action steps students can take TODAY to increase scholarship opportunities🎓 About the Scholarship Mindset SeriesNovember is Scholarship Awareness Month, and all month long we’re sharing real-world strategies, expert insights, and powerful stories to help families reduce college costs and build a strong scholarship plan. If you missed the first episodes—our series kickoff and the conversation with Nicole Brookens of PLAN4Success—be sure to go back and watch so you don’t miss any tools or tips.🔥 Stay Connected👉🏾 If you found this episode helpful, LIKE this video.👉🏾 SHARE it with a student, parent, or educator who needs this information.👉🏾 SUBSCRIBE to the channel and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode.🎧 New episodes drop every Tuesday at 7:00 AM.Let’s continue building the Scholarship Mindset—and LITE It Up! 🔥Visit the website: www.aginahmuhammad.com

In this episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah sits down with Nicole Brookens, Executive Director of PLAN4Success, for a powerful and practical conversation designed to help families take immediate action in the scholarship application process.Nicole breaks down the essential strategies every family needs—from organizing critical documents and building a competitive student profile to tracking deadlines and writing compelling essays. Together, they share real, actionable tips that students and parents can use right now to approach scholarships with clarity, confidence, and purpose.If you’re supporting a student through the college-going process—or if you’re a student who wants to secure scholarships—this episode will help you shift your mindset, get organized, and unlock scholarship success.Connect with PLAN4Success: https://www.plan-4success.orgConnect with Dr. Aginah Musherah: https://www.aginahmuhammad.comLITE It Up is available on all streaming platforms including Apple Podcasts, iHeart Radio, and Spotify.

In this solo episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah kicks off National Scholarship Month with an inspirational and practical conversation designed especially for parents, students, and anyone committed to expanding educational access. With three students currently enrolled at North Carolina A&T State University, Dr. Aginah Musherah knows firsthand that scholarships are not simply awards — they are strategy, discipline, organization, and mindset. Scholarships aren’t accidental; they are intentional. In her home, they are part of the plan — not a last-minute hope. Drawing from personal experience as a parent and her professional background in higher education leadership, Dr. Aginah shares simple, actionable steps families can take today to begin the scholarship journey with confidence and purpose. She sheds light on the realities of applying for scholarships — the rejections, the persistence, and the systems needed to stay committed — while reminding listeners that debt-free degrees are possible with preparation and support. Whether you're raising a future college student, currently navigating the college process, or mentoring a young scholar, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and a roadmap to begin building a scholarship-focused mindset rooted in access, financial responsibility, and generational uplift. ✨ This Month on LITE It Up This episode launches a month-long series celebrating National Scholarship Month, dedicated to empowering families with information, tools, and inspiration to make college more affordable and accessible. Here are scholarship providers you should access to begin the process: Scholarship America: https://scholarshipamerica.org Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF): https://tmcf.org/scholarships/ United Negro College Fund (UNCF): https://uncf.org/scholarships Stay tuned all month for tips, resources, and insights to support debt-free college journeys. 🎧 Connect & Continue the Journey If this episode motivated you, helped you reframe the scholarship process, or gave you tools to begin, share it with a parent, student, educator, or mentor who needs it. Let’s support the next generation as they dream, plan, and pursue excellence — without lifelong debt. ✅ Subscribe & leave a review ✅ Follow @LITEItUpPodcast ✅ Share the episode & tag us Together, we light the path toward possibility, preparation, and debt-free degrees. Visit Dr. Aginah Musherah's website: www.aginahmuhammad.com

In this powerful episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah sits down with Dr. Royond Patrick Hendrix, also known as Dr. Ro, to explore what it truly means for women to lead with authenticity, courage, and purpose. This honest and uplifting conversation dives into the realities of leadership—beyond titles and positions—and into the emotional, spiritual, and strategic work required to walk boldly in purpose. Whether you are currently in leadership or preparing for your next level, this episode offers transformational insight and empowering truth you can apply immediately.💡 Key Topics DiscussedOwning your purpose and calling as a leaderLeading with resilience after personal and professional adversityFinding alignment between faith, purpose, and leadershipBuilding influence through authenticity and serviceThe power of mentorship and women supporting womenCourage, healing, and emotional well-being in leadershipWhy purpose must come before positionHow to prepare for your next level of impactDr. Royond Patrick Hendrix, known as Dr. Ro, is a transformational leader, speaker, and founder of DREAM (Dr. Ro Empowering All Minds) Education, a consulting firm specializing in leadership development, youth empowerment, and special education advocacy. With over 28 years of service in education, she is committed to helping leaders rise in purpose and impact. A passionate educator and author of The Testimony: A Pinnacle of Darkness and Light, Dr. Ro uses her journey of resilience to empower others to lead authentically and courageously. She currently serves in the College of Education at Prairie View A&M University and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.“Leadership isn’t just about what you do—it’s about who you become in the process.”If this episode inspired you, share it with a woman who leads with purpose—or is ready to. Subscribe to LITE It Up on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube and also visit Dr. Aginah Musherah's website: www.aginahmuhammad.com. Stay connected and be the first to know when new episodes drop!

In this solo episode of LITE It Up, Dr. Aginah Musherah Muhammad reflects on her fifth consecutive year attending North Carolina A&T State University’s Greatest Homecoming on Earth (GHOE) — a weekend overflowing with pride, purpose, and full-circle moments.Now a seasoned Aggie Mom, Dr. Aginah Musherah shares what it feels like to experience this celebrated tradition as both a parent and a participant. With her twins entering senior year and her youngest beginning her college journey, she reflects on watching her children thrive — each of them prioritizing academics before celebration — and the lessons that come from balancing pride with purpose and presence with independence.From tailgates and step shows to midterm prep and mentoring new parents, this episode beautifully captures the full-circle joy of being part of the Aggie family. Dr. Aginah also reflects on how her role has evolved — from newcomer to trusted resource — as she continues to build community among fellow Aggie parents and alumni across Chicago and beyond.This heartfelt story is one of legacy, belonging, and the power of showing up — a reminder that being present for our children and their dreams is one of the greatest gifts we can give. Subscribe to the podcast: ⁠info@aginahmuhammad.com⁠ Website: ⁠www.aginahmuhammad.com

Season 10 of LITE It Up Podcast launches with one of the most personal conversations yet. Host Dr. Aginah Muhammad sits down with her three children — twins Aliyah and Kamaal, both seniors at North Carolina A&T State University, and her youngest daughter Khalis, a freshman just starting her Aggie journey. Recorded on August 1, 2025 and released on September 16, 2025, this 54-minute episode explores what it’s like to navigate a year of transition: the twins preparing for graduation and life after college, Khalis adjusting to the leap from high school to higher education, and their mom learning to embrace life as an empty nester. The Muhammad children also share what it was like growing up with a mom who’s an educator with high expectations, how that shaped their approach to academics and life, and what lessons they’ve learned about managing expectations vs. reality. Along the way, they offer candid advice to high school students preparing for college and to current students figuring out their path. With laughter, honesty, and love, this episode gives listeners an intimate glimpse into the Muhammad family’s story — one rooted in resilience, legacy, and growth. Subscribe to the podcast: info@aginahmuhammad.com Website: www.aginahmuhammad.com

In this enlightening episode of LITE It Up Podcast, we sit down with a licensed therapist and author of the upcoming book Change Your Words to Change Your World, set to release in January 2025. We dive into the transformative power of candid communication—how shifting from striving for perfection to embracing authenticity can deepen our relationships at home, at work, and everywhere in between. Explore the simple yet profound ways this book takes the pressure off, helping you connect with others in a healthier, more meaningful way. Tune in to discover how to let go of the need to say it perfectly and embrace saying it authentically. For more information or to connect with Melanie K. Hall, LCPC and CEO of Insights Therapeutic Services, LLC: https://www.melaniekhall.com To purchase Changing Words, Changing Worlds visit Amazon https://www.amazon.com. For more information or to connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liteituppodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/liteituppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/⁠liteituppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ info@aginahmuhammad.com ⁠⁠Purchase Dr. Aginah's book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aginah-m-muhammad/support

In this heartwarming episode, Dr. Aginah Musherah sits down with her daughter, Khalis Muhammad, a senior at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, as she reflects on her experiences as a participant in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Lambda Tau Omega chapter’s 2024 Miss Prominent Pearl Cotillion. Khalis opens up about the dedication, preparation, and meaning behind her involvement in the cotillion, sharing how it has impacted her senior year. She also discusses her extracurriculars, future academic goals, and the support she seeks to reach her fundraising target. This conversation offers an inspiring glimpse into Khalis’s journey as a young leader preparing for her next steps. To support Khalis fundraising efforts access the link here: https://forms.gle/kDKUp9EyQem8PUkBA For more information or to connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liteituppodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/liteituppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/⁠liteituppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ info@aginahmuhammad.com ⁠⁠Purchase Dr. Aginah's book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aginah-m-muhammad/support

In this episode of the LITE It Up Podcast, host Dr. Aginah Musherah sits down with Romeldia Salter, a consultant for CamCori Consulting, LLC, and an expert with over 30 years of experience in teaching and education administration. Together, they dive into the critical importance of executive functioning skills in students’ academic and lifelong success. Romeldia introduces the MySuccessChecks Academic Planner, a powerful tool designed to enhance student organizational skills, and shares details about her upcoming webinar and self-paced online courses for parents, students, and school districts. Romeldia addresses common challenges parents face regarding their children's academic progress and provides practical strategies for middle school, high school, and college students to thrive. Whether you're a parent, educator, or school leader, this episode offers actionable insights to support student success! Connect with Romeldia Salter: https://www.camcori.com Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555579926407&mibextid=LQQJ4d Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liteituppodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/liteituppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/⁠liteituppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Purchase Dr. Aginah's book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aginah-m-muhammad/support

In this week’s episode of LITE It Up, host Dr. Aginah Musherah sits down with new author Adrienne Spires to discuss her inspiring memoir, "Roaring Resilience: Finding Grit in the Lion's Den." Adrienne shares her powerful journey as a survivor of domestic violence and a non-offending parent, highlighting how her unwavering faith became her lifeline during moments of psychological manipulation and physical danger. Through prayer and divine guidance, Adrienne found the strength to overcome adversity, ultimately transforming her life. This heartfelt conversation delves into the profound impact of spirituality on resilience and healing. Adrienne’s story offers hope and encouragement to those facing similar challenges, showcasing the transformative power of belief, hope, and divine love. Tune in to hear how faith can light the path toward survival and liberation, even in the most difficult circumstances. Connect with Adrienne Spires: https://lapisanalyticsconsulting.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adrienne.spires.7/ Purchase Adrienne's Book: Roaring Resilience: Finding Grit in the Lion's Den on Amazon https://a.co/d/9lB7Yaa Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liteituppodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/liteituppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/⁠liteituppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Purchase Dr. Aginah's book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aginah-m-muhammad/support

In this inspiring episode of the LITE It Up Podcast, Dr. Aginah Musherah interviews Letina Brady Pettis, founder of Get Out the Vote (GOTV) 4 Teens and National Teens Voter Registration Day. Tina has made it her mission to empower young people across Chicago and its suburbs through civic engagement and community building. As the author of I Want to Vote and I Voted, Tina uses her work to inspire young readers to grasp the importance of voting and civic responsibility. During this conversation, Tina also shares her leadership roles as Director and Co-Chair for the League of Women Voters of Illinois-Issues and Advocacy and Director of Issues and Advocacy for the League of Women Voters of Chicago. Her advocacy spans multiple causes, including women’s rights, voting rights, gun violence prevention, and community oversight of police. Tune in to learn more about her impactful work and how you can get involved in voter registration efforts! Connect with Letina Brady Pettis: www.gotvforteens.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GOTV 4 Teens Purchase Letina's Books: I Want to Vote and I Voted on Amazon https://a.co/d/06iL9vu or Barnes & Noble https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/i-want-to-vote-letina-brady-pettis/1146224133?ean=9798218499976 Connect with Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.liteituppodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/liteituppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/⁠liteituppodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Purchase Dr. Aginah's book: Women Who Persevere: Navigating Motherhood with Power & Grace and I Am My Sister's Keeper by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aginahmuhammad.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/aginah-m-muhammad/support