Recognizing Personal Triggers and Building Self-Worth with Kenge Adams

Celeste Cuffie and Kenge Adams discuss the journey of finding self-worth and setting boundaries in this episode of Life Empowered Living. Yearning for more than just a traditional career path, Kenge shares her transformation from a corporate role to becoming an empowered entrepreneur—a courageous leap many of us can relate to.

Kenge's insights into recognizing personal triggers offer a roadmap for fostering mental well-being amidst life's challenges. From leaving draining environments to rediscovering passions, she unveils strategies that have allowed her to build a fulfilling life brimming with intention and purpose.

Keen to hear how Kenge revamped her life at 50, tackling entrepreneurship with no solid plan but unyielding confidence? Tune in to catch her pearls of wisdom on transitioning mindsets and pursuing personal fulfillment.

Episode Highlights

14:11 - I think your body knows those triggers. When you start feeling anxiety or sadness, or you don’t feel like yourself around someone, when you can’t be your authentic self—like they try to dampen your joy, your laugh, or anything that makes you feel good—you realize this is not a person you want close in your life. 

25:30 - My journey, but it is like I did put in the work. I did the research, I networked, and I talked to other entrepreneurs and people in this area. That's one thing I think is important—coming up with a plan for whatever your pivot is. I kept a spreadsheet and a board for all my projects. I still did all the things I did in a company, but I did them for myself. All the lunches, coffees, events, and networking—I went to them on behalf of myself and my business. It was a different mindset; now, I wasn’t wearing a badge or hat for a company. I was wearing it for me.

42:39 - I don’t have to run everything. I can take a step back and let other people lead. As an entrepreneur, you have to wear all the hats, but if there’s a hat I know I’m not good at or need support on, that’s when I call on friends or bring in another consultant for that part. Not having to do everything all the time myself has been helpful.

Guest Bio 

Kenge Adams transitioned from her corporate career to successful entrepreneurship after recognizing her dissatisfaction and need for a fulfilling life. With more than 20 years of experience, Kenge now mentors women entrepreneurs, infusing her journey with resilience and confidence. She balances multiple ventures, including her latest endeavor, Nkenge's Gallery, breathing new life into African artifacts through community engagement.

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