"Perfectionism will kill your dream. The version of you that got you here will not get you there." - Niya Baxter

"It's uncomfortable to try out loud, but there's so much freedom in it - 10/10 recommend" - Niya Baxter

"My greatest ambition is freedom. Freedom to live in joy, in alignment, and in abundance" - Niya Baxter

Keywords:

Black Girl Ambition, empowerment, career growth, intentional choices, perfectionism, community building, personal development, podcasting, women empowerment, self-discovery

Summary:

In this solo episode of BLKGirl Ambition, host Niya Baxter gets real about what this season has taught her—from behind-the-scenes lessons to internal breakthroughs. She unpacks what it means to move with intention, embrace the stretch of discomfort, and silence perfectionism in favor of purpose. Niya also shares why intuition > unsolicited advice, the necessity of building a circle that gets it, and the freedom that comes from making bold, audacious asks. This one’s part reflection, part reset—and full of reminders that your greatest ambition doesn’t have to be the loudest. It just has to be yours. Tune in to hear what’s next, what’s shifting, and why freedom—not approval—is the goal.

Takeaways:

Black Girl Ambition is a movement for empowerment.

Making choices with intention is crucial for personal growth.

Embracing discomfort is part of the creative process.

Perfectionism can hinder progress and dreams.

Ignoring unsolicited advice can lead to clarity and peace.

Trusting your intuition is essential for decision-making.

Being clear on your purpose helps in finding your community.

Making audacious asks can lead to unexpected opportunities.

Playing to your strengths accelerates growth and success.

Freedom is the ultimate ambition in life. 

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome to Black Girl Ambition

01:05 Lessons Learned from Launching Black Girl Ambition

02:13 Making Intentional Choices

04:56 Embracing Discomfort in Creation

08:00 The Dangers of Perfectionism

12:25 Ignoring Unsolicited Advice

14:39 Finding Your Community

17:14 Making Audacious Asks

23:17 Playing to Your Strengths

25:23 Niya's Greatest Ambition

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