Episode Overview

This special episode of The Breakfast Club introduces listeners to a new podcast on the Black Effect Podcast Network: If You Knew Better with Amber Grimes. Amber Grimes, alongside artists, creatives, and prominent culture shifters, delves into the importance of self-accountability, personal growth, and learning from life’s missteps. The segment focuses on what listeners can expect from Amber’s show—raw insights, practical wisdom, and honest conversations designed to help others avoid common pitfalls and make smart decisions in life and career.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Core Message and Intent of “If You Knew Better”

• Amber Grimes introduces her approach: guiding guests and listeners through stories of failure, transformation, and the lessons learned the hard way.

• The importance of self-reflection and taking responsibility for one’s actions is highlighted as essential for growth ([00:00]-[00:34]).

  “It’s important for your actions. It’s important…” — Amber Grimes [00:20]

The Power of Accountability and Healing

• Guest voice (B) shares a personal truth about self-worth:

  “Throughout my life I have accepted less than I deserve. But if I don’t heal that, then I continue to accept less than I deserve.” — Guest [00:24]

• Amber echoes that true improvement comes from within, not from acquiring more external things:

  “Your life doesn’t change when you get more. It changes when you become more.” — Amber Grimes [00:34]

Learning from Highs, Lows, and Pivots

• Each episode is positioned as an honest exploration of pivotal moments in the guest’s lives—whether in career, relationships, or personal growth ([00:34]-[00:52]).
• The goal: to equip listeners with foresight so “you either don’t have to go through it, or can move smarter when you do.” — Amber Grimes [00:47]

Survival Mode and Risk Tolerance

• Another guest (C) addresses the danger of making big decisions, especially financial ones, from a place of chronic survival or trauma:

  “You grow up in survival mode. Your risk tolerance is far too high for you to be making decisions with money… You should probably do this with your love life too.” — Guest [00:52]

Practical Tools and Takeaways

• Amber promises each episode will offer “real talk, hard won insight and practical gems to help you grow into the version of yourself that knows better and does better.” ([01:05])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “You take so much accountability. It’s important for your actions. It’s important…” — Amber Grimes [00:20]

• “If I don’t heal that, then I continue to accept less than I deserve.” — Guest [00:28]

• “Your life doesn’t change when you get more. It changes when you become more.” — Amber Grimes [00:34]

• “You grow up in survival mode. Your risk tolerance is far too high for you to be making decisions with money… You should probably do this with your love life too.” — Guest [00:52]

• “Every episode delivers real talk, hard won insight and practical gems…” — Amber Grimes [01:05]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:00: Introduction to the show and Amber Grimes’ approach
• 00:24: Personal accountability and the impact of self-worth
• 00:34: Life changes through becoming, not getting
• 00:52: Making decisions from a place of survival; risk tolerance advice
• 01:05: What listeners can expect from each episode

Tone and Language

Amber Grimes speaks with directness, empathy, and candor, aiming to empower listeners through honest conversations. The language is motivational yet practical, resonating with authenticity and a “real talk” style that reflects the podcast’s down-to-earth ethos.

Summary

This segment introduces If You Knew Better with Amber Grimes, a podcast for anyone seeking actionable wisdom, personal growth, and relatable stories about overcoming mistakes and choosing better—every Tuesday on the Black Effect Podcast Network.