In this inspiring episode of Influencers Impact, Shyla Day sits down with Dr. Sherine Brown—dedicated scholar, passionate leader, and co-author of the #1 international bestselling book series Women of Purpose. From humble beginnings in a small Jamaican community to earning her PhD in Human Services with a concentration in Criminal Justice, Dr. Brown’s journey is a testament to faith, perseverance, and unwavering determination.

🔥 Overcoming the Odds – Dr. Brown shares how she juggled three jobs while pursuing her PhD as an international student, pushing past doubts and setbacks to reach her dreams.

🌿 Sowing Seeds of Success – Growing up under the care of her grandmother and influenced by her community, Dr. Brown reflects on the early lessons that shaped her passion for helping others and how she inspired her younger sister to pursue higher education.

💪 Turning Trials into Strength – From battling health issues to the heartbreaking loss of her grandmother, Dr. Brown opens up about the hardships that fueled her determination to persevere and succeed.

🙏 Faith, Hope, and Self-Care – Discover how faith, motivational mentors, and self-care rituals empowered Dr. Brown to keep going, even when the journey felt impossible.

🎓 Creating Impact Through Research – Dr. Brown discusses her groundbreaking research on the role of church leaders in deterring juvenile reincarceration and her mission to create positive social change.

✨ Tune in for an uplifting conversation about resilience, the power of faith, and finding triumph through life’s most challenging trials.

In this inspiring episode of Influencers Impact, Shyla Day sits down with Hege Sakseid—a holistic health and wellness entrepreneur, mentor, and co-author of #1 International Bestselling Title, Women of Purpose: Creating a Better World. Hege’s powerful journey from personal struggle to life transformation is a testament to the strength of intuition, resilience, and self-leadership.

🌿 Owning Your Transformation – Hege opens up about overcoming burnout, breaking free from overwhelming commitments, and finding her true calling after hitting rock bottom. Her story reminds us of the importance of taking responsibility for our well-being and shaping our own reality.

✨ The Power of Intuition – Discover how trusting her inner voice led Hege to redefine success, embrace her purpose, and guide others on their own journeys of self-discovery and empowerment.

🧬 Health as the Key to Fulfillment – Hege shares her insights into holistic health and how nurturing your physical and emotional well-being unlocks a life full of energy, clarity, and joy.

🦋 Embracing Transformation – Inspired by the dragonfly’s 15 transformations, Hege reflects on how life’s challenges can prepare us for powerful breakthroughs and how embracing change helps us emerge as leaders of our own destinies.

🌟 Tune in for an uplifting conversation about intuition, healing, and becoming the architect of your own future. If you’re ready to break free from limiting patterns and embrace your true potential, this episode is for you.

Join Shyla Day in this enlightening episode of Influencers Impact as she sits down with Sam Ballington, a renowned academic, researcher, author, and trailblazer in Early Years Education, Playful Interventions, and Therapeutic Coaching.

🎓 Innovating Early Childhood Education – Sam shares her groundbreaking work as the creator of the Level 6 Advanced Diploma in Early Childhood Pedagogy and Practice and the transformative play programs CalmPlay and PlaySense, which empower childcare professionals to harness the power of play to positively impact children’s lives.

🧠 Championing Mental Wellbeing Through Play – With an impressive academic background, including a PhD from the University of Manchester and postgraduate studies at Cambridge, Sam discusses her passion for therapeutic play, child and adolescent mental health, and how her coaching programs help families foster emotional well-being.

👨‍👩‍👧 Empowering Families and Professionals – Sam dives into her mission to equip caregivers and childcare professionals with tools for meaningful connection and growth, offering accredited training, parent coaching, and freely accessible educational resources for students worldwide.

🐍 A Personal Touch – From life in Derbyshire with her family (including a corn snake named Tom, a tortoise named Flash, and a lively crew of stick insects!) to her dedication to building a global community of coaches, Sam’s story is both heartwarming and inspiring.

🌟 Tune in for a rich conversation about the transformative power of play, the importance of early years education, and how small interventions can create lifelong change for children and families around the world.