Girl Take Note

Hosted by Shaunie Sanders

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Aug 2026

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Welcome to your unfiltered diary for navigating life after 40. 🥂✨ I’m Shaunie Sanders, and we’re ditching the hustle to build digital estates that fund a soft life. This is the Art of the Rebuild—real, radical conversations on mastering your emotional currency, building content-to-cash systems, and navigating pivots with grace and strategy. ✨ Soft Life Money Moves ✨ Mindset Magic ✨ Life Unfiltered ✨ Women Who Get It Stop the grind and start building your empire of ease. Subscribe to join the movement. 🎙️💎 📸 IG: @girltakenotepod New eiposde Thurs

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August 21, 202622 min

I Thought Success Would Feel Different: Redefining Success

What if success isn’t only about what you accomplish—but how your life feels while you’re building it? In the Starting With Me series finale, Shaunie Sanders explores why achievement does not always create fulfillment, how women inherit definitions of success that may no longer fit, and what it means to redefine ambition and success on your own terms. This conversation examines how changing priorities can be a sign of wisdom, how legacy is shaped through everyday choices, and why it matters who you become while building your life. What does success honestly look and feel like in this season of your life? Listen, reflect, and share this episode with a woman you would want to have this conversation with. Continue Your ReinventionStay Connected with Girl Take Note Follow @girltakenotepod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube for more conversations on reinvention, intentional living, and building what comes next. Follow Shaunie @iamshauniesanders on all socials

August 13, 202611 min

Why You Keep Breaking Promises to Yourself & How to Rebuild Self-Trust | Starting With Me EP#9

Why is it so hard to keep promises to yourself? If you've struggled with self-trust, consistency, discipline, or following through on your goals , the problem may not be a lack of motivation. Every time we say, “I'll start Monday” and don't, we can slowly weaken our belief in our own word. In this episode of Starting With Me , Shaunie Sanders explores why we break promises to ourselves and how small, intentional actions can help us rebuild self-trust and become more consistent . You'll learn why discipline can be an act of self-respect, why getting off track doesn't mean you've failed, and how keeping one small promise can begin rebuilding confidence in yourself. Take Note Every promise you keep to yourself becomes evidence that you can trust yourself again. This Week's Practice Don't make ten new commitments. Choose one small promise to yourself and practice keeping it every day this week. If today's conversation stirred something in you, download my free guide, 7 Questions to Begin Your Reinvention , designed to help you reflect, reset, and take your next intentional step. https://stan.store/iamshauniesanders And if this episode made you think of another woman who needs this reminder, share it with her. Starting With Me is part of the Girl, Take Note podcast. Until next time, keep showing up for yourself, keep choosing intentionality, and remember: Every new chapter begins by starting with you. Take NoteContinue Your Reinvention Stay Connected with Girl Take Note Follow @girltakenotepod on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube for more conversations on reinvention, intentional living, and building what comes next.Follow Shaunie @iamshauniesanders on all socials

July 16, 202615 min

You Don’t Have to Do Your Next Chapter Alone | Starting With Me EP#8

In This EpisodeShaunie explores why independence and isolation are not the same thing and introduces the concept of creating a Personal Board of Directors —a trusted circle of people who help you grow through every season of life. Together, you'll reflect on: Why many women believe asking for help is a sign of weakness. The difference between independence and isolation. The five essential roles every Perdaon Board of Directors should include How to recognize the support already present in your life Why protecting you future also means protecting whoe voices influence it. Resources: Free Companion Guide 7 Questions to Begin Your Reinvention Share This Episdoe Know a woman stepping into a new season? Share this episode as a reminder that none of us are meant to walk our next chapter alone. If this conversation encouraged you, follow Girl, Take Note and share this episode with a woman who may need the reminder that she doesn't have to do her next chapter alone. Remember... Your next chapter doesn't begin when life changes. It begins the moment you decide to. Until next time......take note✨ 💌 Read The Reinvention Letter Weekly inspiration for women 40+ who are rewriting their story.💬 Join the Community ( The Reinvention Socity) Follow the Host:Shaunie Sanders: @iamshauniesanders

July 9, 202619 min

Setting Boundaries That Build Your Empire | Starting With Me EP#7

Every time you say yes, you're negotiating something. The question is: What are you giving away? In this episode of the Girl, Take Note Podcast , we're talking about the quiet negotiations that shape our lives every day—not just the ones that happen in boardrooms or business deals, but the ones involving our time, energy, peace, priorities, and purpose. If you've ever said yes when your spirit was saying no, struggled to set boundaries without guilt, or found yourself exhausted from trying to be everything for everyone, this conversation is for you. Together, we'll explore why every commitment comes with a cost, how self-betrayal quietly erodes our confidence, and why boundaries aren't about keeping people out—they're about creating space for the life you're intentionally building. Inside this episode, you'll discover: Why every "yes" is a negotiation The hidden cost of self-betrayal How boundaries protect your peace, creativity, and purpose Why alignment matters more than approval How your daily choices shape the future you're creating Where have you been negotiating against yourself, and what is one boundary you can set this week that honors the future you're building? If today's conversation encouraged you, follow the Girl, Take Note Podcast , leave a review, and share this episode with a woman who's building something beautiful. Your support helps these conversations reach more women who are ready to live with greater intention. Until next Thursday… Choose yourself. Protect your peace. Honor your standards. Build the life you're becoming. 💛 Stay Connected 🎙️ Follow Girl, Take Note on Spotify 💌 Join The Reinvention Letter 📱 Follow Shaunie • TikTok: @iamshauniesanders • Instagram: @iamshauniesadners • Facebook: @iamshauniesanders

July 2, 202615 min

Why Women Should Stop Apologizing for Wanting Wealth | Starting With Me Ep. 6

Why do women feel guilty for wanting wealth? In this episode of Girl, Take Note , Shaunie shares why building wealth isn't selfish—it's how we create freedom. Inspired by Start With Yourself by Emma Grede, she explores the difference between passion and profit, why women often undercharge, and how a strategy-first mindset can help you build a business that supports the life you want. You'll learn: • Why wealth is really about freedom • How to stop apologizing for wanting more • The mindset shift every entrepreneur needs 💛 Stay Connected 🎙️ Follow Girl, Take Note on Spotify 💌 Join The Reinvention Letter 📱 Follow Shaunie @iamshauniesanders • Instagram: @girltakenotepod • TikTok: @girltakenotepod • Facebook: Girl Take Note Podcast

June 11, 202611 min

How to Kill Your Anit-Self and Slience Your Inner Critic | Starting With Me

Battling self-doubt or an inner critic? Your "Anti-Self" is holding you back. In this powerful episode of Girl Take Note: Starting With Me, inspired by Emma Grede’s Start With Yourself, Shaunie Sanders reveals how to silence that noise and reclaim your power. Learn actionable strategies to win the inner battle, embrace your authentic self, and accelerate your radical reinvention. Ready to stop playing small? Listen now!Ready to silence the Anti-Self and unleash your true potential? Get the HOT GIRL REINVENT™ Workbook here: https://stan.store/iamshauniesanders/p/hot-girl-reinvent-the-9step-roadmap-to-your-new Connect with Shaunie: TikTok: @iamshauinesanders Instagram: @iamshauniesanders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/girl-take-note-podcast/?viewAsMember=true Join the Community Soft Hustle Society: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ds3R4CcF/Resources Mentioned: Emma Grede - Start With Yourself: https://amzn.to/4aExuOt 📧Collabs: takenotegirl@gmail.com

June 4, 202620 min

Stop Being Emotionally Broke After 40 | Starting With Me EP 4

Are you "nice" to everyone but yourself? Inspired by Emma Grede’s Start With Yourself, we’re exposing the hidden tax of emotional labor and how to reclaim your power after 40. Stop being emotionally broke and start building your digital estate. 🥂✨Quick Links: ✨ Creator After 40 Playbook: [Link] 🚀 Hot Girl Reinvent™ Roadmap: [Link] 📖 Inspired by Start With Yourself by Emma Grede. Connect With Me Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/girltakenotepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girltakenotepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@girltakenotepod Work With Me : UGC Portofilo: https://shauniesanders.my.canva.site/ Digital Products: https://stan.store/iamshauniesandersJ Join the Community Soft Hustle Society: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ds3R4CcF/ Brand partnerships : takenotegirl@gmail.com

May 28, 202612 min

How Fear Shows Up When You’re Called to Do More | Starting With Me EP#3

Fear doesn’t always look obvious. Sometimes it looks like procrastination, perfectionism, overthinking, or staying attached to the version of yourself that feels safe. In Part 3 of the “Starting With Me” series, Shaunie | Aging Intentionally explores how fear shows up when you’re being called to grow — in business, personal development, and your next season of reinvention. Inspired by Chapter 2 of Start With Yourself by Emma Grede, this episode unpacks the hidden ways ambitious women hold themselves back while waiting for confidence, clarity, or permission to begin. If you’ve been struggling with self-doubt, fear of failure, or the pressure to get everything right before you start, this conversation will remind you that courage is built through action — not before it. In this episode: • Fear of failure vs. fear of being seen • How perfectionism keeps women stuck • Why overthinking delays growth • The mindset shift needed for reinvention • Learning to move before you feel ready Perfect for women navigating entrepreneurship, personal growth, confidence building, and life reinvention after 40. Connect With Me Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/girltakenotepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girltakenotepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@girltakenotepod Work With Me : UGC Portofilo: https://shauniesanders.my.canva.site/Digital Products: https://stan.store/iamshauniesandersJ Join the Community Soft Hustle Society: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ds3R4CcF/

May 12, 202613 min

EP#2: You’re Not Stuck—You Just Haven’t Decided Yet | Starting With Me

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure about your next chapter, this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking why so many women over 40 confuse indecision with being “stuck” — and how one powerful decision can completely change your life. What They’ll Learn: Why indecision keeps women emotionally stuck The truth about clarity and confidence How fear delays personal growthWhy successful women decide faster How to stop waiting for permission and start choosing yourself If you’re rebuilding your life, reinventing yourself, starting over, or learning how to prioritize yourself unapologetically after 40, this episode will speak directly to you. Your next chapter is not waiting on permission. It’s waiting on your decision. Connect With Me Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/girltakenotepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girltakenotepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@girltakenotepod Work With Me : UGC Portofilo: https://shauniesanders.my.canva.site/ Digital Products: https://stan.store/iamshauniesandersJ Join the Community Soft Hustle Society: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18ds3R4CcF/

May 5, 2026Episode 14016 min

The Truth About “Starting With Yourself” No One Talks About | Starting With Me Ep.1

Hey GTN Besties 💛 There’s been a lot of conversation about Start With Yourself by Emma Grede—and one thing people keep saying is: “This book isn’t for every woman.” And honestly? They’re right. But not for the reasons people think. 💭 In This Episode This isn’t about being relatable—it’s about being accountable. I started this series because I realized something: I’ve been consuming a lot of information…but I haven’t been applying it at the level I could. And there’s a difference between knowing and becoming . So I asked myself: 👉🏾 What would happen if I stopped just listening… and started executing? That’s what Starting With Me is. Each episode, I’m applying what I’m learning to: My content My brand How I’m showing up in this next chapter 🔥 What You’ll Take Away Why growth doesn’t always feel soft—and why that’s okay The gap between knowing and actually becoming Why mindset work is the foundation of building anything meaningful 👀 This Is For You If…You know you want more…but you’re tired of overthinking and ready to move differently. You’re ready to: Build a brand Create multiple streams of income Stop playing small with your life 💡 Real TalkNot every message is meant to comfort you. Some messages are meant to challenge you. And if you’re stepping into a new level…you’re going to hear things that don’t feel gentle. That doesn’t make them wrong. 💛 Stay Connected If this episode spoke to you, share it with another woman who’s ready to grow—and follow the podcast so you don’t miss what’s next in the Starting With Me series.