Girl Take Note

Hosted by Shaunie Sanders

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Jun 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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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-newConnect with Shaunie:TikTok: @iamshauinesandersInstagram: @iamshauniesandersLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/girl-take-note-podcast/?viewAsMember=trueJoin 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 MeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/girltakenotepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girltakenotepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@girltakenotepodWork With Me: UGC Portofilo: https://shauniesanders.my.canva.site/Digital Products: https://stan.store/iamshauniesandersJJoin 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 readyPerfect for women navigating entrepreneurship, personal growth, confidence building, and life reinvention after 40.Connect With MeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/girltakenotepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girltakenotepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@girltakenotepodWork With Me: UGC Portofilo: https://shauniesanders.my.canva.site/Digital Products: https://stan.store/iamshauniesandersJJoin the CommunitySoft 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 stuckThe truth about clarity and confidenceHow fear delays personal growthWhy successful women decide fasterHow to stop waiting for permission and start choosing yourselfIf 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 MeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/girltakenotepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girltakenotepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@girltakenotepodWork With Me: UGC Portofilo: https://shauniesanders.my.canva.site/Digital Products: https://stan.store/iamshauniesandersJJoin the CommunitySoft 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 EpisodeThis 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 contentMy brandHow I’m showing up in this next chapter🔥 What You’ll Take AwayWhy growth doesn’t always feel soft—and why that’s okayThe gap between knowing and actually becomingWhy 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 brandCreate multiple streams of incomeStop 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 ConnectedIf 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.

April 28, 202614 min

7 Income Streams That Replaced My Full-Time Job

Getting laid off forced me to look at money differently… I realized one paycheck was never going to be enough.In this episode of the Girl Take Note Podcast, I’m breaking down the 7 income streams I’m using to rebuild my life—and how you can start creating your own.If you’ve been thinking about making extra money, starting over financially, or building more security for yourself, this episode is for you.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:• The 7 income streams I’m building after my layoff• Which ones are beginner-friendly• How to start creating multiple income streams• Why relying on one paycheck is risky• How to start making money outside of a 9–5If you’re trying to figure out how to make money after a layoff, build income streams as a beginner, or create financial stability after 40, this episode will give you real ideas you can start using.✨ Ready to stop depending on one paycheck and start building your own income streams?Grab my Freedom Formula: Income For Your Next Chapter here: https://stan.store/iamshauniesanders🎙️ Follow the @girltakenotepod so you never miss an episode on starting over, building confidence, and creating a life that actually aligns with you.💬 Join my community of women who are choosing themselves and building their next chapter:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18h6MXnwQL/

April 21, 20265 min

The Decision That Changed My Life (And What I’m Doing Next)

Getting laid off at 51 wasn’t part of the plan…But it forced me to make a decision that’s now changing my life.In this episode of the Girl Take Note Podcast, I’m sharing my real story—what it felt like to be laid off, the thoughts I had in that moment, and the decision I made that shifted everything.This isn’t just about losing a job…it’s about what happens when life pushes you into a new chapter you didn’t ask for.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:• What it really feels like to be laid off later in life• The mindset shift that helped me move forward• The decision that changed the direction of my life• How I started thinking differently about income and security• Why this moment might be the beginning of something biggerIf you’ve been laid off, facing a life transition, or trying to figure out how to start over after 40 or 50, this episode will remind you that your story is not over.✨ Ready to stop depending on one paycheck and start building your own income streams?Grab my Freedom Formula: Income For Your Next Chapter here: https://stan.store/iamshauniesanders🎙️ Follow the @girltakenotepod so you never miss an episode on starting over, building confidence, and creating a life that actually aligns with you.💬 Join my community of women who are choosing themselves and building their next chapter:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18h6MXnwQL/

April 14, 20268 min

Starting Over After 50 — The Truth No One Talks About (And How to Rebuild Your Life)

Starting over after 50 isn’t just scary—it’s a complete identity shift. And the truth is… nobody really tells you what it actually feels like.In this episode, I’m opening up about the emotional, financial, and mental realities of starting over later in life. From navigating uncertainty and rebuilding confidence to figuring out your next move when the “old plan” no longer fits—this is the conversation we don’t hear enough.If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind, starting too late, or questioning your next chapter… this episode is for you.✨ In this episode, we talk about:The emotional side of starting over after 50Why this season can feel isolating (and how to push through)Rebuilding your identity after a major life shiftLetting go of timelines and societal expectationsHow to start creating income streams and new opportunitiesThis isn’t about starting from scratch—it’s about starting from experience.✨ Ready to stop depending on one paycheck and start building your own income streams?Grab my Freedom Formula: Income For Your Next Chapter here: https://stan.store/iamshauniesanders🎙️ Follow the @girltakenotepod so you never miss an episode on starting over, building confidence, and creating a life that actually aligns with you.💬 Join my community of women who are choosing themselves and building their next chapter:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18h6MXnwQL/

April 11, 20260 min

Girl Take Note Podcast Trailer | Starting Over, Creating Income & Reinventing Your Life

Starting over after 40 isn’t the end—it’s your reset.Welcome to Girl Take Note, the podcast for women who are ready to rebuild their lives, create content, and build multiple income streams.If you’re navigating life after layoff, figuring out your next chapter, or ready to make money online, this podcast gives you real conversations and practical strategies to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.From starting over to building income and showing up as your next-level self—this is your space to figure it out.🎙 New episodes weekly↓ Start your content & income journeyhttps://stan.store/iamshauniesandersFollow us on SocialsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/girltakenotepod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@girltakenotepodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@girltakenotepodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/girltakenote/Join the Soft Hustle Society Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1298603517878241

April 7, 202614 min

The Biggest Money Mistake I Made Before Getting Laid Off (And What I’d Do Differently)

I didn’t realize I was making this money mistake… until I got laid off.And by then? It was already costing me more than I expected.In this episode of the Girl Take Note Podcast, I’m sharing the biggest money mistake I made—and why it kept me stuck depending on one paycheck.If you’ve ever felt financially secure until something unexpected happened, this conversation is going to open your eyes.✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:• The biggest money mistake that keeps people stuck financially• Why relying on one income stream is riskier than you think• What I wish I had done differently before getting laid off• How to start building multiple income streams (even as a beginner)• The first steps to creating financial security on your termsIf you’re trying to break free from living paycheck to paycheck, build income streams, or prepare for unexpected life changes, this episode will give you the clarity and direction you need.✨ Ready to stop depending on one paycheck and start building your own income streams?Grab my Freedom Formula: Income For Your Next Chapter here: https://stan.store/iamshauniesanders🎙️ Follow the @girltakenotepod so you never miss an episode on starting over, building confidence, and creating a life that actually aligns with you.💬 Join my community of women who are choosing themselves and building their next chapter:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18h6MXnwQL/