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Uniquely You with Destiny Pickens
Hosted by Destiny Pickens · EN
Welcome to The Uniquely You Podcast, the show for faith-driven coaches, communicators, and creatives who are building personal brands with purpose. Whether you're launching a message, stepping into thought leadership, or refining your voice online, this is your go-to space for clarity, confidence, and strategy.
Hosted by Destiny Pickens, Brand & Messaging Strategist, speaker, and coach. Each episode equips you with the tools to communicate your message with conviction, build a brand anchored in authenticity, and show up online without striving, comparison, or burnout.
Inside this podcast, you’ll find messaging clarity and brand strategy you can apply right away, faith-rooted encouragement to help you move through fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome, and practical content creation frameworks to support your visibility. You’ll hear conversations that remind you who you are and the calling you carry, along with real stories, real coaching, and real strategy to help you influence with integrity.
If you’re ready to turn your God-given message into impact and build a brand that reflects the fullness of who you are, you’re in the right place. This is where purpose meets strategy, where clarity builds confidence, and where women like you learn to communicate with boldness, authority, and Kingdom intention.
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S1E8:Proverbs & Profits: Bold Faith in The Marketplace With Jenevy Sims
Dec 500:41:38Tap to summarizeIn today’s episode, we’re diving into a powerful conversation about what it truly looks like to bring your faith boldly into the marketplace. I had the honor of sitting down with Jenevy Sims, a dynamic business leader, strategic consultant, and the visionary behind The Evolve Firm, Proverbs & Profits, and several faith-centered leadership initiatives.If you are a woman who feels called to build, lead, and influence… yet sometimes wonders how to honor God while pursuing your professional goals, this conversation is going to breathe fresh courage into you.Jenevy shares her journey of integrating faith with business even in spaces that don’t always welcome faith-based conversations. She opens up about the resistance she has faced, the obedience that shaped her path, and the biblical wisdom that continues to ground her as she leads, speaks, and builds community.Together, we explore how to show up authentically for Christ in our work without striving or shrinking back and how to lead with a Kingdom mindset in every room God calls us into. Connect with Destiny:https://www.destinypickens.comConnect with Jenevy: https://www.jenevysims.com/Send us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →S1E7: The Parts of Your Story You Avoid Are the Ones Your Audience Needs Most
Nov 2100:13:13Tap to summarizeThere’s a version of your story you’ve tip-toed around… the chapter that still feels too messy, too ordinary, or too vulnerable to share. But what if that part — the one you’re tempted to edit out, is actually the very thing that builds trust, connection, and credibility with the people you’re called to serve?In today’s episode, we walk through why the stories you avoid often carry the greatest impact, and how God can use even the tender parts of your journey as a lifeline for someone else.In This Episode, You’ll Discover:Why your polished moments aren’t what create real authorityThe three core reasons women avoid sharing the stories that matter mostHow shame, fear of judgment, and “it’s not big enough” thinking keep you silentWhy your everyday, ordinary moments may be exactly what someone else needsA simple three-question filter to discern which story is ready to be sharedThe difference between speaking from a healed place vs. an open woundHow your story becomes ministry, mentorship, and a roadmap for another woman’s breakthroughThis is a conversation for every woman called to lead, influence, inspire, or step into a message-driven assignment — especially if you’ve ever wondered, “Does my story really matter?”My Gift To You: To help you take the next step in articulating the work God has called you to do — who you serve, what you do, and the value you bring — download your free Message-in-a-Minute Guide below:👉 https://destinypickens.myflodesk.com/g1m8qhbiugSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →S1E6: Your Story Is the Strategy with Molly Gomez
Nov 1400:30:00Tap to summarizeIf you’ve ever felt caught between the career you built and the calling God keeps whispering to your heart, today’s conversation is going to speak right to your spirit.In this episode, Destiny sits down with former a CBS news anchor and reporter turned Brand & Business Strategist, Molly Gomez. A woman who walked away from the world of media to pursue the God-assignment on her life.Together, they unpack what it truly looks like to lead from authenticity, communicate with clarity, and build a personal brand that reflects God’s hand on your story.This episode is filled with wisdom, practical strategy, and encouragement for the woman who knows she’s called to more… but isn’t sure how to step into it.In This Episode, We Explore:• The power of your personal storyWhy you don’t need a flashy testimony to have a message that matters and how God uses ordinary lives to create extraordinary impact.• How Molly recognized the moment God was redirecting her pathHer courageous transition from television into entrepreneurship, and the clarity that came with obedience.• What personal branding really means in today’s marketplaceAnd why it’s no longer optional for women who want to influence, lead, or build a business around their God-given message.• Authenticity vs. the pressure to be polishedHow to stay grounded in who you are (not who you think you should be) when communicating your message.• The connection between clarity and business growthHow knowing your message shapes every part of your brand, your content, and the people you attract.• Integrating faith into your public workMolly’s advice for women who want their faith to shine through their brand, but feel nervous to bring that part of themselves forward.• The number one principle that guides Molly’s communicationAnd how you can apply it as you share your own story with boldness and confidence.Meet Todays Guest: Molly Gomez is a Brand & Business Strategist helping high-performing professionals discover and deliver their signature story so they can expand their influence and create meaningful impact. Connect With Molly:Website: https://signaturestoryco.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molly_trotter/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/molly.trotter/Connect With Destiny:Website: https://destinypickens.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/destinypickensFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/coachdestinypickensSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →S1E5: Assignment Over Algorithms: Stewarding Your Message Without the Pressure to Perform Online
Nov 700:10:33Tap to summarizeSo many women feel the pressure to “post the right way,” grow faster, or stay visible enough to please the algorithm and yet, that pressure is the very thing keeping them stuck in comparison, overthinking, or burnout.In today’s episode, we’re talking about how to show up consistently and confidently without performing for numbers… and how to build an online rhythm that honors both your calling and your well-being. You’ll hear real stories, faith-centered encouragement, and five practical shifts you can apply immediately to create from clarity, not pressure.In This Episode, We Cover:• Why the pressure to “keep up” online feels so heavy — and what it’s actually rooted in• How to use metrics in a healthy, grounded way that supports your mission instead of hijacking it• Five mindset + strategy shifts to help you show up with peace, purpose, and confidenceConnect with Destiny👉 Follow on Instagram: @msdestinypickens👉 Learn more about brand and message coaching: www.destinypickens.comSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →S1E4: The Unbothered Button: Protecting Your Peace as You Pursue Your Purpose With Dr. Shiloh Werkmeister
Oct 3100:39:09Tap to summarizeIn today’s conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Shiloh Werkmeister — a psychotherapist, author, and speaker who blends the science of psychology with real-life strategies to help women protect their energy, set unapologetic boundaries, and live with unshakable confidence. Together, we talk about what it really means to protect your peace while pursuing your purpose. From learning when to say “no” without guilt, to recognizing the early signs of burnout, to navigating feedback and expectations as a faith-centered leader, this episode will help you create space for what God’s truly called you to carry. Dr. Shiloh also shares wisdom from her powerful book, The Unbothered Button, including what it means to “press” it in everyday life and how to emotionally regulate when boundaries get tested. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin or spiritually drained, this conversation will remind you: boundaries don’t limit your calling, they protect it. Connect with Dr. Shiloh Instagram: @dr_shiloh_speaks Website: drshilohspeaks.com Book: The Unbothered Button on Amazon Connect with Destiny Follow along on Instagram @msdestinypickens Learn more about 1:1 coaching at www.destinypickens.comSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →S1E3: How to Define What You’re Called to Say
Oct 2400:10:20Tap to summarizeIf you’ve ever felt called to share your story or message but struggle to put it into words, this episode is for you.In Episode 3 of the Your Message Matters season, Destiny unpacks the heart of what it means to find clarity in your calling, moving from confusion and overthinking to confidence and focus in what God has assigned you to say.You’ll discover how to quiet the noise of comparison, identify the unique message woven through your story, and take practical, faith-led steps toward communicating it with purpose. This episode will help you connect the dots between your story, passion, and people so you can speak with conviction and stop second-guessing your voice.If you’re tired of feeling scattered or stuck trying to “figure it all out,” this conversation will remind you that clarity doesn’t come from perfection, it comes from presence and obedience.Scripture References:Habakkuk 2:2 Proverbs 16:3Connect with Destiny👉 Follow on Instagram: @msdestinypickens👉 Learn more about brand and message coaching: www.destinypickens.comSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →S1E2: Breaking Through the Fear of Being Seen & Heard
Oct 1700:15:42Tap to summarizeHow Faith-Driven Women Can Overcome the Fear of Visibility If you’ve ever felt that tug to speak, teach, or share your story but stopped short because you were afraid of being judged or misunderstood, this episode of The Uniquely You Podcast was made for you.Host Destiny Pickens, Christian brand and communication coach, unpacks the mindset and spiritual battle of visibility that keeps so many purpose-driven women hiding their gifts. You’ll learn how to move past self-doubt, perfectionism, and the fear of judgment so you can show up boldly in the spaces God has called you to.Resources & Next StepsConnect with Destiny on Instagram → @msdestinypickensExplore coaching and free resources at www.destinypickens.comSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →S1E1: Your Message Has a Mission
Oct 1000:14:49Tap to summarizeIn this kickoff episode of The Uniquely You Podcast season, Destiny shares a powerful truth for every faith-driven woman who feels called to more: your message has a mission.If you’ve ever questioned whether your story really matters or felt unqualified to share it, this episode will remind you that God can use every part of your journey — even the messy middle — for impact.You’ll learn how your story, passion, and purpose work together to reveal the message God has placed within you and how to begin walking it out with confidence and obedience.This episode is for the woman who knows she’s called to speak, lead, or create but needs the courage to believe her story is enough, because it is.🎧 Listen now to uncover how to:Identify the message God has placed within your storyStep into your calling without waiting for “perfect”Share your story with clarity, courage, and purposeReady to embrace your voice and impact others with authenticity?👉 Visit www.destinypickens.com for coaching and resources👉 Follow along on Instagram @msdestinypickensSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →Your Message Matters Season Trailer
Sep 500:01:03Tap to summarizeA brand-new season of the Uniquely You podcast is coming your way.📅 Launching Friday, October 10th8 powerful episodes, dropping every Friday through November 28thWe’re going to dive into how to:✔️ Get clear on your message✔️ Overcome fear and doubt✔️ Step into the influence you were created forSend us Fan MailSupport the show
Transcribe →#139:The Next Chapter of The Uniquely You Podcast
Aug 1500:06:44Tap to summarizeToday’s episode is a little different, I’m pulling back the curtain on the exciting changes coming to The Uniquely You Podcast.This has always been a space for faith, growth, and clarity, and that’s not changing. But we’re stepping into a new chapter with deeper conversations on how to use your voice, share your message, and lead with impact, whether you’re leading at work, building a brand, or stepping into a new season of influence.I’ll share what’s ahead, who I feel called to serve, and how you can be part of this journey. If you’ve been with me for a while or you’re just tuning in, this is the perfect time to jump in and see what’s next.Send us Fan MailSupport the show
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