The True Elegance Podcast hosted by Dr. Bunmi Akinkugbe (Dr. B) focuses on building personal values that boost self worth and self esteem so that women and girls can portray "Elegant Confidence". Dr. B and guests share expertise and experiences related to confidence-building, personal values, self esteem, self worth, character strengths, etiquette, fashion, elegance, and more, for personal and lifestyle transformation.***Launch date: March 1st, 2023
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5 Things We Wish We Knew In Our 20s ~ The Sisters' Edition 4 of 4
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13:08For anyone feeling stuck or lost, listen in on these valuable tips and advice to our younger selves. We hope you enjoy this episode, and always remember that you can excel in whatever phase of life you're in, and all things work together for good as you navigate your purpose journey. Follow Dr.B on IG @thrivewithdrb Follow Dr. Fofo @mofoluwasoilevb…
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Life Lessons for Trailblazing Career Women ~ The Sisters' Edition Part 1 of 4
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19:46As we wrap up the year, I'm using this opportunity to encourage you to pause, reflect, and make choices that lead to your unique goals and dreams. Join me in this amazing episode with my Trailblazing Sis Dr. Fofo as we reflect on life lessons that have shaped us into who we are. I believe this will inspire you and add a dose of elegant positivity t…
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Finding Your Voice "From Invisible to Unforgettable" ~ The Sisters' Edition Part 2 of 4
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15:45Join me in this episode with my Trailblazing Sis Dr. Fofo as we share tips on what it means to *Find your voice *Elevate your career and your life *Go from INVISIBLE to UNFORGETTABLE! **We're inviting you to our PROFESSIONAL TRAILBLAZING WOMEN'S MASTERMIND Click here: https://forms.gle/W2iZLRvN4W6eupTf9 ** Grab your copy of the best book for Trailb…
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I'm excited to share the July edition of The True Elegance Podcast! I must say the audio doesn't fully capture all the awesomeness of these connections, so check out the video versions of these episodes on YouTube today. I had an amazing conversation with Jaclyn Strominger, a High Achiever Success Coach dedicated to propelling ambitious individuals…
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Embrace the Journey - with Venchele Saint Dic
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32:34#ICYMI - Join my Inner Circle "Thrive with Dr B" - Connect with me on my monthly intimate session where I share life experiences and wisdom nuggets for the dynamic woman of faith making a positive impact in all 360 dimensions of life. Enjoy group lifestyle coaching with high-achieving purpose-aligned women, have your questions answered, and leave f…
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Elegant Neuroscience - Encoding Success & Happiness in Your DNA
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41:02I had an amazing conversation with Dominika Staniewicz about Encoding Success and Happiness in your DNA. Dominika is one of the few Elite Neuro Encoding specialists in the world with a holistic life coaching qualification. Her coaching approach is unique because she blends scientific knowledge about the brain with the emotional support of a life co…
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The High Achiever's Guide to Self Worth with Charlsey Childers
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31:58Super excited to have Charlsey Childers on the guest chair this week ~ A Self Worth and Confidence Coach, she stands behind big dreamers, helping them navigate through doubts, inadequacies, and upper limits that naturally arise for high-achievers, so they can reach their next levels of success and impact in the most aligned, satisfied, and fulfille…
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The Elegance Equation: How AI is Elevating Women's Lives!
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20:40This week I had a great time hosting Laura Bowers, CEO, The PMO B.O.S.S. After several dramatic twists and turns, a contract she had been working on for 8 years wrapped up. She took this as her opportunity to leap into launching her own AI project management and productivity consulting business, The PMO Boss, summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro along the way…
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Boost Your Speaking Confidence ft. Brenda Chadambura
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38:12We continue our bi-weekly new year episodes with my amazing guest this week - Brenda Chadambura, a confidence & public speaking coach to professional & entrepreneurial women, who want to discover their confidence through how God sees them (their Godprint), speak articulately & leave an incredible mark in other people's lives, through their words. C…
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Mindset Shift for Positive Transformation with Natalie Fayman
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41:08Mindset Shift for Positive Transformation + A dose of Positive Intelligence . We continue our bi-weekly new year episodes with our guest for the week Natalie Fayman. This episode is a "two-in-one" as Natalie shared so much value about many aspects of our lives including: * Tips for managing stress * Recovering from burnout * Building confidence * S…
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New Year Edition: Reflections & Goals with Dr. B.
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14:51Happy New Year!!! A new year brings the opportunity to stop, pause, assess, and make choices that lead us to our unique goals and dreams. Join me in this solo mini-sode as I reflect on growth in 2023 and a few of my goals for 2024. I believe this will inspire you and add a dose of elegant positivity to your life :) I NEED YOUR HELP!! Please take 2 …
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The Transformative Power of Joy and Purpose (Season Finale!)
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33:35Can you truly find joy and fulfillment in life? "9-11 changed my life forever. I lost a friend. Karen left behind 4-year-old twins. After the tears, I looked at my life: Ground Hog Day. I felt asleep (or numb) in my own life. I pulled a life "Etch-a-Sketch”. First, I traveled around Europe, ended up in Scotland and lived in Edinburgh for a while...…
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Signature Style & Wardrobe Essentials for the Elegant Woman
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30:00This week I had the pleasure of hosting "The Style Architect" Christine Vartanian, Founder, CEO, and Senior Stylist of jade. HOUSE of Style. She is also the creator and host of the podcast Waist Up Wardrobe that streams live every week and just published their 150th episode! Christine works with 6 and 7 figure entrepreneurs offering them a full por…
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From Burnout to Bliss - Redesign Your Life by Doing Less
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37:06This week I had the pleasure of hosting Sharni Quinn, a wellness Industry Expert, Certified Life Transformation Coach, International Yoga Teacher, Speaker, and Retreat Facilitator with 16+ years of experience in the Wellness Industry and her own personal journey of healing from burnout. She inspires stressed-out, overwhelmed, lost 'Superwomen' to u…
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"Spirit, Soul, Body: Faith-Inspired Holistic Wellness with Dr. Ola"
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43:04This week I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Ola Kolawole, known to most as “Dr. Ola”, a Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician with over 15 years of experience saving lives and restoring health. Throughout her career, she has had the privilege of working with individuals from various backgrounds. She is the founder of Weight Loss Simplified wher…
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Own Your Amazing with Dr. Denise Moore Revel
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35:34#purpose #elegance #confidence #purposedrivenlife #conversations #womenempoweringwomen #fulfillment #womenspodcast #selfesteem We're loving every bit of Season 3 of the True Elegance Podcast!! I'd like to express my gratitude to every listener, guest, reviewer, and many more to come. Please subscribe. THANK YOU!!! This week I had the pleasure of ho…
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Nurturing Your Gifts & Talents ~ From Ordinary to Extraordinary
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22:24We're loving every bit of Season 3 of the True Elegance Podcast!! I'd like to express my gratitude to every viewer, listener, guest, reviewer, and many more to come. THANK YOU!!! Join me in this inspiring episode as I unwrap how to bloom in your gifts and talents so you can go from ordinary to EXTRAordinary. To stay in the know of the many elegant …
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How to Reinvent Yourself with Nichole Lee
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30:40#womenspodcast #selfcare #selfesteem #purpose #elegance #confidence #leadership #purposedrivenlife #conversations #womenempoweringwomen #fulfillment On this week's episode of the True Elegance Podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Nichole Lee, a Transformational Life Coach. We had an amazing conversation about: * Re-Discovering who you are * How t…
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Your Purpose Unveiled ~ True Elegance Conversations with Dr. B and Friends.
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39:45#womenspodcast #selfesteem #purpose #elegance #confidence #purposedrivenlife #conversations #womenempoweringwomen #fulfillment Welcome to Season 3 of the True Elegance Podcast!! I'm so excited to have you back, I hope you are too. I'd like to express my gratitude to every viewer, listener, guest, reviewer, and many more to come. THANK YOU!!! Join m…
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You vs YOU - The Most Important Competition ~ Season Finale!
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25:55#womenspodcast #selfesteem #purpose #elegance #confidence #leadership #purposedrivenlife #conversations #womenempoweringwomen #fulfillment Season Finale!!! As we wrap up this season of the True Elegance Podcast, I had the pleasure of hosting Renii Modisette, The Queen of "Me Time Off (MTO)". After being diagnosed with hypertension and diabetes mell…
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You are the Awesome Sauce - Tips for Communicating Your Uniqueness
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25:28#womenspodcast #selfesteem #purpose #elegance #confidence #leadership #purposedrivenlife #conversations #womenempoweringwomen #fulfillment This week is loaded with a lot of Awesome Sauce!!! Lots and lots of valuable content around: ~ Defining Your Strengths, Skills, Values ~ Going beyond personality assessment labels ~ How to communicate the unique…
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7 Pillars to Live Balanced, Beautiful, and Abundant
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26:47#womenspodcast #selfesteem #purpose #elegance #confidence #leadership #purposedrivenlife #conversations #womenempoweringwomen #fulfillment In the guest chair this week, I have Rebecca Elizabeth Whitman - a Magnetic Abundance Mentor, a graduate with honors from Princeton University and the author of international bestselling books, “Phenomenal Femin…
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Leading with your Heart, Head, and Hands with Vicki Noethling
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36:22#womenspodcast #selfesteem #purpose #elegance #confidence #leadership #purposedrivenlife #conversations #womenempoweringwomen #fulfillment In the guest chair this week is Victoria (Vicki) Noethling - a speaker, trainer and coach focusing on public speaking and leadership. She also has an anti-aging/wellness business which compliments her public spe…
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"1K Strong: Celebrating 1000 Downloads of The True Elegance Podcast!"
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17:40#womenspodcast #selfesteem #purpose #elegance #confidence #purposedrivenlife #conversations #womenempoweringwomen #fulfillment A special episode to celebrate the 1000 podcast downloads milestone. In this episode I'd like to express my gratitude to every viewer, listener, guest, reviewer, and many more to come. THANK YOU!!! I also reflect on my podc…
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Radiating True Elegance Through Service and Kindness
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31:34#service #kindness #teaching #mentalhealth #communityservice #purpose #elegance #confidence #purposedrivenlife #conversations #lifebydesign #womenspodcast #joy #fulfillment Meet the 2020 Ohio Teacher of the Year & 2021 Teacher Fellow Leila Kubesch. A Green Tea lover who places a high value on learning and has studied in eight countries, Leila broug…
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Choosing Joy: The Power of Positivity in Tough Times
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28:28This week I had the pleasure of hosting Sonya Joy Mack, Medical Professional, CEO and Lead Life Coach of The LIVE JOY LIFE, and author of “This Changes Everything: When Death No Longer Has the Final Say." For over a decade, fueled by the knowledge that God works all things together for good, she turned her burning desire to live her God-given dream…
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Stop "Faking It Till You Make It", Do These Instead (Lessons in Personal Branding)
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36:48Personal Branding with Lauren Clemett This week I had the pleasure of hosting The Award Winning Personal Branding Specialist Lauren Clemett. With her expertise in Neurobranding and over 30 years in brand management, Lauren has transformed brands into magnetic forces that attract exactly the right prospects. Despite having "wordblindness", she is a …
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Live Life on Fire ~ with Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell
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23:00I had the pleasure of hosting the Amazing Lynita Mitchell-Blackwell on this week's episode of the True Elegance Podcast. Lynita realized that although successful, her accolades and achievements did not create lasting happiness. There had to be something more. She felt the call to create that something more, and she did just that. She filled the voi…
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Life by Design, not by Default (True Elegance Podcast Season #1 Finale)
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24:22#purpose #elegance #confidence #spiritualintelligence #purposedrivenlife #conversations #lifebydesign #womenspodcast Despite unfortunate circumstances that made her a teen mom at 15 years, through God's grace and personal determination, Donna was able to rise above her past, live a life of her dreams, and now helps others to LIVE BY DESIGN and not …
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The Secrets of Stage Presence and Powerful Stories ~ with Katja Schleicher
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30:30#communication #communicationskills #elegance #confidence #stagepresence #storytelling #conversations In an entertaining & no-nonsense manner, Katja Schleicher takes us to Europe and worldwide on communicative adventures, the power of words, how to tell impactful stories, and how to bring your authentic presence to any stage (physical or virtual). …
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Skincare 101 for Elegant Ladies + Live Demo on YouTube
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35:58I had the pleasure of hosting Grace Yetunde Adeoye on this week's episode of The True Elegance Podcast. Grace is a Mary Kay Director for over 25 years and CEO Aesthetician at the Pink Studio where she helps women to enhance their wellness through nutrition, skincare, and elegant beauty. Watch the Live Demo of this episode on my YouTube channel here…
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The Best Anti-Aging Routines for Healthy Glowing Skin ~ with Aesthetician Natalie Bevans
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29:10I had the pleasure of hosting Natalie Bevans on this week's episode of The True Elegance Podcast. Natalie has been a Master Aesthetician for 20 years and seen the struggles women go through with their skin. She has worked with anything from acne to aging to rosacea and everything in-between. Educating women about their skin and teaching them how th…
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The Power of Choice with Lena Scullard ~ You Always Have a Choice!
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31:15I had the pleasure of hosting Lena Scullard on this week's episode of The True Elegance Podcast. Our pre-chat was so beautiful, I had to include it all :) !!! Between every stimulus and the response that follows, is a gap of personal choice. We have the power to manage our response by making the optimal choice at the heat of the moment. Lena shares…
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Embracing Life's Seasons with Grace and Elegance
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23:12On this week's episode of The True Elegance Podcast, I discuss tips for navigating life transitions with elegance and grace. Change is constant, seasons come and go, but they're full of lessons that shape us and align us with our life's purpose. ***Follow Dr. B on Instagram @ThriveWithDrB . The True Elegance Podcast hosted by Dr. Bunmi Akinkugbe (D…
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What Do You Really Want? - Stop People-Pleasing, Live Your Best Life!
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23:09I had the pleasure of hosting Amy Sanders on this week's episode of The True Elegance Podcast. Amy is a Mindset, Business and Money Coach who ignites women to step into their zone of genius. Amy was vulnerable enough to share her journey and lessons learned from always being the "Yes" woman and people pleaser, through her healing, personal growth a…
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WE GO HIGH! ~ The Power of Kindness and Reflection with Dr. Amber Tichenor
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19:33I had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Amber Tichenor on this week's episode of the True Elegance podcast. Amber is a huge believer that women/ girls can be better together. We can uplift and empower versus tear down. She specializes in female rivalry and more so, how to overcome it to be better together. This is a very important topic for young girls a…
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In this week's episode, I share one of my favorite life-transforming lessons about living a life of purpose by discovering and Loving your S.H.A.P.E - An excerpt from the book "Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren. Take a listen, and comment on what resonates with you the most. ***Follow Dr. B on Instagram @ThriveWithDrB . The True Elegance Podcast …
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). I had the pleasure of hosting Kamden Hainsworth on this week's episode of the True Elegance podcast. ADHD Coach Kamden says: "When your brain doesn’t work how society tells you it “should” in order to be seen as smart, organized, or professional, it doesn’t mean YOU ARE wrong, bad or unworthy of all …
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Small Steps, Big Results! with Health Coach Mack
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17:08I had the pleasure of hosting Mackenzie Holznecht (Coach Mack) on this week's episode of the True Elegance podcast. Coach Mack is the founding health coach of Running with Bacon (yes, that's actually the name of her company) and she's obsessed with healthy habits! She helps busy - no, exhausted - women transform into the fittest and strongest momma…
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How to Find Your Inner Spark and Love Yourself
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26:28Had a great conversation with Taiye Aluko, a transformation and relationship expert, who also speaks on self-image, self-worth, and embracing your authentic self. In this episode, we share top ways of finding your inner spark and loving yourself: Understanding why you're created Finding and developing a loving relationship with yourself Celebrating…
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Leaning Into Your Intuition with Erin Woodruff
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20:31Erin Woodruff - A Communications Coach helping high-achievers find themselves again shares how "Leaning into your Intuition" helps you portray True Elegance. We discuss: ~ Leaning into your intuition ~ The introvert and extrovert communication styles ~ Strategic and Tactical Communications ~ Following through on your commitments Follow Erin on Inst…
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How to Become Truly Elegant - Launch Episode with Dr. B
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10:32Join Dr. Bunmi Akinkugbe as she discusses what it means to be 'Truly Elegant". Learn about her vision for the True Elegance Podcast, her journey to becoming truly elegant, and tips to develop the inner beauty that radiates outwards to become a woman of value. Follow and Leave a review. Watch video episodes on YouTube @trueelegancepodcast. Quotes in…
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Welcome to the True Elegance Podcast, where inner beauty and self worth meets outward radiance of elegant confidence. The True Elegance Podcast hosted by Dr. Bunmi Akinkugbe (a.k.a) Dr. B inspires and provides mentoring for women and girls to boost their self worth and self esteem so that they can portray "Elegant Confidence". Dr. B and guests shar…
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