Last week’s episode touched hearts and one listener asked me to go deeper. So today, we’re diving even further into what it really looks like to grow closer to God without adding more to your already full plate.

If you’re constantly doing at church, at work, for your family but still feel disconnected from God, this episode is for you.

I talk about:

• The difference between high-achieving and overachieving

• Why stillness is more powerful than performance

• The story of Mary & Martha (and who you’re really being right now)

• What it means to bleed out to God not social media

• How to start deepening your connection with God today, without burnout

And I end with a prayer to help you surrender, breathe, and just be.

🔁 Share this episode with another woman who’s always doing but needs the reminder to rest and reconnect.

Let’s stop chasing noise and start choosing presence.

💌 Want to go deeper? Reach out to me at coachq@ladiesafterwisdom.com or on

Instagram @ladiesafterwisdom or @aquillahicks

Have you ever felt like you’re chasing after God, trying to do more—pray more, read more, journal more—just to feel close to Him? What if I told you that you don’t have to do more, but simply be more?

In this episode of Ladies After Wisdom, we’re diving into how to deepen your relationship with God and yourself—without adding more to your already full plate. I’ll share a powerful conversation I had with my son that completely shifted the way I see God, and we’ll talk about:

✨ Why high-achieving women struggle to feel close to God ✨ The truth about being in His presence vs. doing for Him✨ How to recognize God in your daily life—even in the chaos ✨ The connection between your relationship with God and how you treat yourself ✨ Practical ways to experience God more deeply without overwhelm

📖 James 4:8 says, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” But drawing near isn’t about striving—it’s about acknowledging that He’s already near.

If you’ve been feeling distant from God or just need a reminder that you are already enough, this episode is for you.

✨ Listen now & tag me with your takeaways! And if this blessed you, share it with another mama who needs to hear this today. 💛

#Faith #HighAchievers #SpiritualGrowth #LadiesAfterWisdom

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⁠From Burntout to Balanced Free Masterclass

Mama, if your calendar is packed but your peace is missing… this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, I’m pulling back the curtain on something we rarely talk about: why high-achieving women keep trying to “fix” their time with prettier planners—while quietly running on empty.

We’re digging into:

• Why busyness can feel like a badge of honor

• The lie behind “there’s not enough time in the day”

• What the real first step of time management is (hint: it’s not another app)

• How slowing down will feel at first—and why you’ll want to speed back up

This episode won’t just nudge you to take a breath… it’ll help you build a new rhythm that works with your life—not against it.

📝 A challenge for the week

📖 Scripture and wisdom

🙏🏽 A prayer to reset your pace

📩 Plus, your invitation to deeper support

Ready to live softer? Press play. 💛

In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing a simple moment with my son that opened my eyes to a much bigger truth—how fear, especially the fear of failing, often keeps high-achieving women stuck in cycles of busyness, perfectionism, and avoidance.

We say we don’t have time.

We say we’re just too busy.

But what if… we’re just scared?

Today, we’re getting real about what fear looks like in disguise, how to know when it’s running the show, and how to start moving forward—even while it’s still present.

If you’ve been putting something off for weeks, months, or even years… this one’s for you.

📝 Self-reflection prompts

🙏🏽 A powerful prayer

📌 4 steps to start moving through fear

It’s time to stop avoiding—and start living with courage.

Feeling like summer flew by and you didn’t get enough done? You’re not alone, mama. In this episode, Coach Q helps you flip the script on that nagging voice that says you “should have done more.”

You’ll learn about the Done List—a simple but powerful mindset shift that will:

• Help you see just how much you really accomplished this summer

• Pull you out of guilt and into gratitude

• Remind you that you’re doing better than you think

Coach Q shares a personal story, a powerful garden lesson, and a challenge that will change how you measure success—not just in summer, but in every season.

🌱 Press play to feel lighter, encouraged, and ready to step into fall with clarity, peace, and confidence.

You can't be your own worst enemy and your own best friend. Choose wisely." - Unknown

In this episode of the Ladies After Wisdom Podcast, I discuss

• Why being your own best friend is so important and how to get there.
• The common ways people hold themselves back
• The importance of reframing negative thoughts into positive ones practicing self-compassion.
• How becoming your own best friend can help you overcome fears and get out of your own way

Join me, as I share the 5 steps towards becoming your own best friend and achieving greatness.

And, if you're ready to take your personal growth to the next level, don't miss out on the Joyful Woman's Blueprint, a twelve-week coaching and mentorship program designed to give you the wisdom, support and accountability you need to Get Out of Your Own Way and Overcome the FEAR and behaviors that are holding you back.

See how becoming your own best friend can transform your life in so many ways.

Join me, Coach Q, every Tues 10a, to gain wisdom, insight and encouragement on living a more joyful life.

Hey Mama,

This episode isn’t about to-do lists or tips—it’s about you. Your soul. Your heart. Your honest check-in.

Whether you're running on empty, in a quiet in-between, or riding the high of a joyful season, this is your reminder to pause, reflect, and be real with yourself—and with God. Coach Q is inviting you into a vulnerable, unscripted conversation to ask: How are you really doing, mama?

No fluff. No mask. Just truth, grace, and wisdom.

Plus, we’ll talk about what those 2 AM wake-ups really mean, why your “middle season” might be a blessing, and how to shift from doing for others to doing it unto God.

☕ Grab a cozy drink, hit play, and let’s do a soul check-in—together.

✨ Email Coach Q to celebrate or share your season: coachq@ladiesafterwisdom.com
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🙏 Prayer included at the end—don’t miss it.

Have you ever been praised for being a high achiever — always reliable, showing up, getting it done? But somewhere along the line, did that drive start to feel like pressure instead of purpose?

In this heartfelt episode, Coach Q breaks down the very thin line between high achieving and overachieving — and why knowing the difference can protect your peace, your health, your relationships, and even your money.

You’ll hear real talk on:

• The signs you’ve crossed into overachieving (and may not even know it)

• How fear can quietly lead your life if you’re not self-aware

• Why being “the strong one” could be costing you more than it’s blessing you

• How to start leading with wisdom, not worry

This is not a place of shame, Mama. This is your safe space to pause, reflect, and pivot. You don’t have to do it all — and you’re still worthy when you rest.

🔁 Share this with a fellow high-achieving woman who’s been doing too much. She needs this.

💌 Email Coach Q @ coachq@ladiesafterwisdom.com or DM on IG/Facebook — she always responds.

👥 Join the Ladies After Wisdom community on Facebook.

Let’s stop striving and start living with balance.