Unmuted Woman

Leading While Bleeding: Faith, Healing, and Wholeness Inspired by Dr. Kia Everett

This episode of Unmuted Woman explores the hidden toll of faith-based leadership, revealing the emotional and physical costs of serving others while neglecting your own well-being. Host Star Bobatoon shares the powerful story of Dr. Kia Everett, whose journey from burnout and a near-fatal heart attack to healing highlights the urgent need for mental health stewardship in faith communities. Discover how embracing vulnerability, seeking support, and prioritizing wholeness can transform not only your leadership but the culture around you.

Birth Beyond Boundaries: Age, Audacity, and the Power of Resilience Inspired by Tykisha Jones

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, host Star Bobatoon sits down with Tykisha Jones to shatter the myth that age is a barrier to new beginnings. Through powerful stories of women who redefined what’s possible, Star and Tykisha explore how resilience, faith, and a pioneering mindset can help you birth dreams, businesses, and legacies at any stage of life. Tune in for a transformative conversation that will inspire you to claim your own “last but first” moment and embrace the audacity to create, no matter your age or circumstance.

Owning Your Power: Stop Fixing, Start Rising — Inspired by Alicia Harris

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, Star Bobatoon explores the real meaning of reclaiming your power in spaces that weren't built for you. Inspired by Alicia Harris, we break down the myths of fixing broken systems and focus on actionable strategies for Black professionals to control their own trajectory. Learn how to redirect your energy, demand sponsorship over mentorship, and turn setbacks into launchpads for growth. It's time to stop waiting for permission and start owning your power—because your voice and presence matter now more than ever.

Forged by Fire: Turning Hard Times Into Triumph – Inspired by Teresa Tall

When life tries to write your ending, you can grab the pen and begin again. In this episode of Unmuted Woman, Star Bobatoon explores how hardship can become the ink for your next chapter, sharing the powerful story and wisdom of award-winning poet Teresa Tall, MissTee Poetry. Discover how to turn pain into purpose, build resilience through community, and persist with unshakable purpose. Real-life examples and actionable steps will inspire you to poeticize your comeback and rise stronger than ever. Your story isn’t over—let’s write your recovery together.

Stronger Than Ever: Unmuted Growth Inspired by Markish C

This episode of Unmuted Woman features an inspiring conversation with Markish C, who shares how true strength is built through resilience, self-belief, and community. Discover what it means to be stronger than ever—not despite your challenges, but because of them. Learn how embracing your voice and your story can ignite a movement and empower others to rise. Join us as we celebrate unmuted growth and challenge you to recognize your own peak strength.

Fractures into Formation: Restored Stories and Kingdom Impact Inspired by Lena Brooks

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, Star Bobatoon sits down with prophetic voice Lena Brooks to explore how the fractures in our professional and personal lives are not signs of failure, but divine formations shaping our purpose. Amid the challenges facing Black professional women in 2026—rising unemployment, burnout, and stalled advancement—discover how your wounds can become weapons for Kingdom impact. Through powerful stories and data-driven insights, learn how grace rebuilds what life tried to shatter, transforming your scars into a message of hope and restoration for others.

Turning Pain Into Purpose: Inspired by Saprincesa Jennings

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, we explore how Saprincesa Jennings transformed her deepest pain into a powerful purpose. Through candid reflections and inspiring stories, Saprincesa shares her journey of resilience, the lessons learned from overcoming adversity, and how she now empowers other women to find healing and meaning in their own struggles. Join us for an honest conversation about growth, hope, and the courage it takes to turn wounds into wisdom.

Clarity Over Endurance: The Power of Choosing Yourself Inspired by Elizabeth Williams

In this episode of Unmuted Woman, host Star Bobatoon sits down with Elizabeth Williams to explore the transformative power of choosing yourself over endurance. Drawing from lived experience and cultural wisdom, Elizabeth shares how clarity often arrives quietly, signaling when it’s time to release what no longer serves us. Discover the importance of self-trust, setting boundaries, and redefining strength on your own terms. Tune in for real-life stories, practical steps to honor your needs, and an empowering reminder that choosing yourself is not failure—it’s the beginning of everything you deserve.