Episode 79

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16th Apr 2024

The Road that Needs to be Taken

Today, I had the opportunity to sit down with Maranda Faison Illigore and what a true joy it was to hear about her life's journey and

  • Maranda has found balance working from home with four young kids by adapting routines, hiring help, and scheduling self-care.
  • An "aha moment" led Maranda to pursue her Master's degree and new career while balancing motherhood and working from home during the pandemic.
  • Maranda recommends prayer, journaling, talking to someone, and focusing on positivity when going through struggles.
  • It's important for African American women specifically to overcome distrust and get support.

You can connect with Maranda via email: maranda.faison@gmail.com!

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About the Podcast

The Journey of You
YOUR Story. YOUR Journey. YOUR Life. Where testimony meets transformation.
Real stories. Raw healing. Redemptive truth. This is a space for women who are ready to stop performing and start becoming. Hosted by Tonia—a transformational coach, author, and woman in restoration—each episode invites you into honest conversations about faith, identity, emotional healing, and the sacred messiness of growth.

We talk about what it means to rebuild after burnout, to lead while healing, and to trust God in the in-between. Whether you’re navigating marriage, ministry, motherhood, or a major life pivot, this podcast is here to remind you: Your story still matters. Your healing is holy. And your journey is not wasted.

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Testimonies that stir your spirit and speak to your season
Coaching moments that offer clarity, strategy, and soul care
Guest interviews with women walking out purpose in real time
Scriptural reflections that anchor you in truth
Behind-the-scenes glimpses into rebuilding, rebranding, and restoring what matters most.

This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a movement of women who are choosing wholeness over hustle, legacy over likes, and truth over trends.

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