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The True YouAuthor: Paula Burns
A podcast helping professional women to rediscover their true selves. Weekly interviews with women sharing the highs and lows of their life's journey and how it has shaped who they are today. These stories will inspire you to explore your journey and help you rediscover what lights you up, so you can create a fulfilling life that you love.Paula Burns is an award winning wedding planner and creative business mentor. The core of what she offers, is rooted in creativity; something that developed from an early age. As a quiet child, fear was her biggest stumbling block. She insists that it is out of that fear, that she has been able to design a life that both excites & challenges her, as well as help others do the same. Subscribe now and start taking the steps towards finding the true you Language: en-gb Genres: Business, Education, Marketing, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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From Abandoned at 6 Weeks to TEDx Speaker: How Ife Thomas Turned Pain Into Power
Thursday, 30 April, 2026
What does it take to turn profound pain into unstoppable purpose? In this episode of The True You Podcast, host Paula Burns sits down with Ife Thomas — motivational speaker, TEDx speaker, author coach, and two-time author — for one of the most powerful conversations you'll hear this year.Ife's story is extraordinary. Abandoned by her birth parents at just six weeks old, navigating life as an autistic Black woman, and facing some of the deepest darkness a person can experience — Ife chose a different path. Rather than being defined by her circumstances, she mastered the art of transforming pain into power. Today she is a leading voice in mindset, confidence, mental health, and the power of human connection.In this episode, we explore:— How Ife found the light after profound darkness and loss— What it means to truly own your story as a professional woman— The mindset shifts that transformed her life — and how you can apply them too— Her journey as an autistic Black woman in the speaking and coaching world— The inspiration behind her latest book, Finding The Light In The DarknessWhether you're navigating your own difficult season, struggling with confidence, or searching for the courage to own your story — this conversation will leave you believing that your past does not define your future.✦ Ife's latest book: Finding The Light in The Darkness — available now✦ Connect with Ife Thomas: https://ifethomas.com/#TrueYouPodcast #IfeThomas #MindsetPodcast #WomenEmpowerment #MentalHealthPodcast #ConfidencePodcast #OvercomingAdversity #TEDxSpeaker #BlackWomenPodcast #ProfessionalWomen 💖You can now watch selected episodes of The True You podcasts on Youtube! Subscribe by clicking here and get notified as episodes get added💖Loved this episode? Subscribe to The True You Podcast on Spotify and Apple Podcasts💖Ready to start your own journey? Grab The True You Journey Journal by clicking here Join me online for my monthly Confidence & Visibility Power Hour on the 1st Thursday or every month. Book here for just £10! You can show your support for The True You Podcast by:Clicking here to make a £5 donationClicking here to make a £10 donation💖Follow me on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/paula.burns.3150 @paulaburnsmentoring 💖Follow me on Instagram @paulaburnsmentoring💖Take a look at the resources on my mentoring page here ...
