Episode #3
Stop Shrinking to Fit Rooms You’ve Outgrown
Welcome to Season 7 of And Such Is Life Podcast! I’m your host, Jakyra McLeod and this is a space where we have honest conversations about navigating LIFE through faith, God’s Word, and community. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Adekemi Oluyole (Kemi) , Doctor of Physical Therapy, entrepreneur, ministry servant, and Evangelist Grace Brown , a ministry leader and paralegal passionate about faith, purpose, justice, and answering God’s call. Together, we have a real and honest conversation about faith, identity, purpose, entrepreneurship, leadership, humility, excellence, and knowing when it’s time to move forward. What does it mean to stop shrinking yourself to fit spaces you’ve outgrown? And how do you know when God is calling you into something new? This conversation challenges the idea that humility means being silent, passive, invisible, or small. Instead, we explore what it looks like to walk confidently in what God has placed inside of you while remaining humble, submitted, and committed to glorifying Him. And yes… we’re talking about the rooms, relationships, jobs, mindsets, and seasons that God may be calling you to leave behind. In This Episode, We Explore: What biblical humility really looks like and how it connects to obedience to God. How knowing your identity in Christ affects your confidence, career, business, and purpose. What the Proverbs 31 woman teaches us about wisdom, discipline, hard work, entrepreneurship, and stewardship. How to build businesses and pursue success with purpose, integrity, and God at the center. How to recognize when you have outgrown a circle, relationship, job, environment, or mindset. The signs that God may be moving you into a new season. How to deal with the guilt that can come with leaving people, places, or seasons behind. How to step into greater authority and influence without allowing pride or arrogance to take over your character. How to steward success, influence, gifts, and opportunities without losing your character. If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time to leave a familiar space, step into your calling, use your gifts, or stop making yourself smaller to fit where you no longer belong, this conversation is for you. This Episode Is a Must-Listen If… You feel like you’ve outgrown a relationship, job, environment, or mindset. You’re struggling with the guilt that comes with moving into a new season. You’ve been hiding or shrinking the gifts God has given you. You’re learning to walk boldly in your calling while remaining humble. You want to grow in your faith, purpose, leadership, or career. You’re seeking God’s direction for your next season. If this conversation speaks to you, don’t keep it to yourself! Like the episode, tell us what stood out to you, share it with someone who needs this conversation, rate and review the podcast, and subscribe/follow for more from Season 7. Connect With the Guests Dr. Adekemi Oluyole (Kemi) Instagram: @crownherkemi_ Evan. Grace Brown Instagram: @grace__mercia Connect With And Such Is Life Podcast Instagram: @andsuchis_life TikTok: @andsuchis_life Need prayer or have questions? andsuchislifepodcast@gmail.com
