Episode 232: How to Step Into Your Power and Align Yourself with Purpose with Sarah Jakes Roberts

What does it look like to be in your power? In some instances, power can be a bold proclamation, and at other times it can be a calm, quiet knowing. When we aren’t in our power, we can feel stuck, burned out, or like we aren’t living up to our potential. However, we can learn how to reframe our relationship with power to use it as a tool for growth.
Today I’m sitting down with entrepreneur, author, and founder of Woman Evolve, Sarah Jakes Roberts for a powerful conversation on how to build confidence, embrace flexibility, and make power moves.
We Also Talk About…
- Sarah’s experience stepping into her power in each area of her life
- What inspired Sarah’s new book “Power Moves: Ignite Your Confidence and Become a Force”
- The difference between being prepared and trying to control the outcome
- Finding power in vulnerability and how to identify what you’re afraid of
- Ways to improve your decision-making skills when you’re feeling anxious or depressed
- How to create a vision for yourself and find opportunities that empower you
- Intention setting and giving yourself permission to rest
- Tips for approaching burnout and ways to embrace flexibility
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[@sinenhlanhla_mambi]

‘Am I willing to pay the price of humility that comes with freedom?’ Excuse me? Wow!

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

A word!

[@EbbieBailey]

Being angry from expectations people have that you set as expectations 🤯 this is my life. I didn’t realize it was due to burnout. Whew I needed that

[@Pretttylala]

“Power is fluid. You can feel strong in one space and still have work to do in another and all of that is okay” 🙌🏾

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

YES

[@corinnedorsey9802]

This was an amazing conversation! I definitely feel inspired!

[@abk.6043]

"My worth and my value is not connected to your algorithm." Whew. I felt that.

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

THAT PART

[@richsmom23]

The aspect about fear is so real. Fear can be so deeply rooted. I loved this! Thank you for this discussion!

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

🙌🏾

[@leahluxe]

This is beautiful and very powerful thank you for sharing 💗💗

[@asmerettesfahun4578]

"Its not just about being someone its about bringing all of who I am to what I do" -love this!!!

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

So good!

[@taerene]

This was sooo good!!! Believing what other people thought about me left me feeling powerless! My value and my worth isn’t based on the algorithm 👏🏾👏🏾

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

YES 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@nanaama1667]

My value and my worth isn't based on the algorithm
I'm here to learn what
Help me ❤❤

[@ChelleInTheCity]

So grateful for this podcast!!! Whew! So good! I bought the book! ❤❤

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

Amazing! 🤎

[@thecierraceleste]

Ughhh so FREEING! Thank you so much Les for leading such a powerful interview. Sarah thank you for allowing God to use you 🙏🏽

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

It was an honor to bring this conversation to you all!

[@latoyapearson247]

Les! You did your thing with this one! Love it❤❤❤❤. SJR is that girl. Thank you for being so vulnerable and honest!

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

Isn’t she amazing? So glad you enjoyed it!

[@Shemeher202]

This is so so so damn good!

[@MindfulMomentsWithDrG]

This is already my favorite episode and it hasn’t even started!!! 🙏🏽❤️🙌🏾

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 one of my favorites too

[@melaninqueencmt8023]

This was such a great episode Pastor Sarah’s approach to life & purpose & power has been so influential.. thank you for doing this episode with her 😍🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

Loved having her! So glad you enjoyed the episode

[@janicevance6981]

This was so good!

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sinenhlanhla_mambi]

I was NEVER ready! We needed BBG x SJR. Thank you ladies.

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

I wasn't ready either! So good

[@modelonthegrind5202]

I’m just going to keep this episode on replay because……it’s speaks to my soul and so much confirmation from what I have been hearing from God through the years. I love this so much. ❤ #powermoves

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

🤎🤎🤎

[@shondranisewright4295]

This combination is everything my soul needs. ❤❤❤

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

🥹🤎

[@robynheath1084]

I’ve always just listened to you on apple podcast but never watched on TH-cam. Your voice sounds like how you look, super beautiful. Loved listening to this❤

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@octavia.davine]

You never disappoint with the episodes. ♥️

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

Really appreciate that 🥹

[@MsJosiann]

This episode is so awesome. I enjoy every minute of it.

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it

[@eleamara6467]

This was soooo good! Thank you so much

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@marissarodgers1648]

Ahhhhh fangirling so hard!! Love you both so much 🤩🤩🤩

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

🥰🥰🥰

[@rcz2023]

Thank you ❤

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

🤎🤎🤎

[@Bettylulseged]

I can commit to things and change my mind. Have to allow myself to say no

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

Yes yes yes!

[@user-qt3kx6yv3v]

Sarah you look cute & well rested. Blessings to u . Happy Your happy. And living the life God created you to life.

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

🤎🤎🤎

[@HaywoodGraham-hs7kl]

Say it !!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

🙌🏾

[@deverinejames6457]

This is such a real episode. For me it's burger king lol. I know I am a wreck when I want to be a fatty lol

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

Relatable lol

[@HaywoodGraham-hs7kl]

Not Mcdonalds 😂

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

😂 I almost fell out at that part

[@Yagirlshaq]

I too know I'm down bad when I crave McDonald's lol

[@BalancedBlackGirl]

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