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Welcome to this special PURPOSESCAPING mini episode.

When I was in middle school, I discovered I had a gift for putting feelings into words. I would write poems that captured the emotional experiences of myself and my peers. I'd write about our joys, our heartbreaks, our quiet struggles. Years later, a healer told me that I had the spiritual gift of intercession.

Intercession is the act of praying on behalf of others, standing in the gap and lifting up the needs of someone else when they may not have the words themselves. These days, instead of writing poems, I find myself regularly writing and saying prayers on behalf of the people I love. In these short episodes, I want to share some of those same petitions with you. If you've ever thought or said, I don't know how to pray.

My hope is that these words help you give voice to the requests that are already on your heart.

This is a prayer for seasons of transition.

What Did You Do for Fun as a Child? Rediscovering Energy and Joy in Midlife

In this quick Package Your Genius mini-episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite prompts from the Package Your Genius Companion Workbook: What did you do for fun as a child when no one was directing your time?

As midlife professionals, our lives can get so full and dynamic that we forget the simple things that once energized us. In this episode, I invite you to reflect on the activities that lit you up during a simpler time—and to consider what might still fuel your creativity, confidence, and personal brand today. Sometimes the clues to what you need now are hidden in what you loved then.

• Why childhood joys and passions can serve as a compass for your brand and career.

• How midlife transitions can distract us from the things that once energized us.

• A simple reflection exercise to help you reconnect with your unique spark.

I’d love to hear what this episode sparked for you! If you’re listening as I bring Purposescaping back, thank you for all the encouragement and feedback on the episodes I’ve published so far—it truly means the world.

Find me on Instagram [@iamamandamillerlittlejohn] and let me know: What energized you during a simpler time?

Welcome to this special PURPORSESCAPING mini episode.

When I was in middle school, I discovered I had a gift for putting feelings into words. I would write poems that captured the emotional experiences of myself and my peers. I'd write about our joys, our heartbreaks, our quiet struggles. Years later, a healer told me that I had the spiritual gift of intercession.

Intercession is the act of praying on behalf of others, standing in the gap and lifting up the needs of someone else when they may not have the words themselves. These days, instead of writing poems, I find myself regularly writing and saying prayers on behalf of the people I love. In these short episodes, I want to share some of those same petitions with you. If you've ever thought or said, I don't know how to pray.

My hope is that these words help you give voice to the requests that are already on your heart.

This is a prayer for the new school year.

I’m back! In this comeback episode of Purposescaping, I’m sharing what life looks like for me right now in this season of transition. I just dropped my firstborn off at college, I’ve got a high school senior starting the college application process, and my youngest is beginning pre-K at a language immersion school. It feels like endings and beginnings are colliding all at once, and I’ll be honest—it’s a lot.

But through it all, I’m reminding myself of the lessons of the seasons: planting, growth, harvest, and rest. No season is wasted. In this episode, I’m talking about how I’m holding on to myself while helping my kids through their milestones, why I’m setting intentional goals for the remainder of the year, and how I’ve learned to balance ambition with grace.

If you’ve ever felt like life was shifting beneath your feet, I hope this episode encourages you to embrace your season and find alignment in the midst of change.

• How I’m navigating multiple big family milestones all at once.

• Why I’m giving myself more grace in this season of transition.

• How goal-setting helps me stay grounded when life feels full and emotional.

• The difference between my rigid 20-something plans and my flexible midlife vision.

• Ways I’m aligning my personal brand and purpose with where I am right now.

• My book: Package Your Genius: 5 Steps to Build Your Most Powerful Personal Brand → [http://bit.ly/pygbook]

• My workbook: Package Your Genius Companion Workbook → http://bit.ly/pygworkbook

• My favorite skincare addition: Matter of Monday Anti-Blue Light Brightening Serum → [http://www.matterofmonday.com/amanda20]

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• Connect with me on [LinkedIn]

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The Regrets of the Dying, the Machine Mindset, and Remembering What Really Matters

You’ve probably seen the lists — The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying.

Regrets like:

“I wish I had spent more time with the people I love.”

“I wish I had taken more risks and followed my dreams.”

But what if the real tragedy isn’t waiting until the end of life to feel those regrets?

What if we’re already living them — every day — by back-burnering the things that matter most?

In this episode, I’m reflecting on how easily we can lose sight of what truly feeds us: small joys, nourishing relationships, creative passions, and moments of stillness.

I also share an excerpt from Chapter 3 of The Rest Revolution on back-burnering what matters — and the 6 sneaky beliefs that lead so many high-achievers into burnout, disconnection, and misalignment.

In This Episode, I Share:

• Why the regrets of the dying often start long before the end of life

• What “back-burnering” means — and how it quietly shapes our lives

• The 6 beliefs that keep us from tending to what matters most

• Why the smallest rituals (like walking your dog or calling a friend) are everything

• How joy is directly connected to your energy and well-being

Journal Prompt:

What have you been back-burnering?

And what would it look like to move that thing to the front burner of your life again?

Resources Mentioned:

• The Rest Revolution – Available now wherever books are sold

• Join me for the Spring Clarity Workshop on Sunday, April 13 — a space to reconnect with your sacred work and realign with the highest and best use of your gifts. Reserve your spot here →Spring Clarity Workshop

Connect with Amanda:

• Instagram: @iamamandamillerlittlejohn

• Website: www.amandamillerlittlejohn.com

Author, executive coach, and personal branding strategist Amanda Miller Littlejohn shares a powerful reading from Chapter Six of her book, The Rest Revolution, and opens up about her ongoing journey to embrace rest in a world that glorifies hustle.

If you’ve ever struggled with slowing down, even after realizing you're burned out, this vulnerable reflection will meet you where you are. Amanda explores the deep roots of our overworking habits and offers a gentle reminder: it takes time—and compassion—to unlearn the machine mindset.

In this episode:

• The real reason rest doesn’t feel easy

• Why burnout is more than a personal failure

• Embracing stillness without guilt

• Creating new mental grooves and habits

• Giving yourself grace as you recalibrate

📘 The Rest Revolution is available now. Order the book or review it here. 📲 Follow Amanda on Instagram: @iamamandamillerlittlejohn 📝 Leave a review to help others discover the show.

Episode Summary:

In this episode, I’m sharing a powerful mindset shift that came into focus during a recent trip to NYC. Over the course of 36 hours, I had three major visibility opportunities—two were amazing, and one totally flopped. But instead of spiraling over the one that didn’t land, I felt grounded. Why? Because I had volume on my side.

When you stack opportunities, no single one has the power to derail your confidence. We explore why taking more swings is the secret to building momentum, buffering against failure, and staying resilient in your journey.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✨ Why opportunity is truly a numbers game ✨ How one “bad” talk didn’t break me because I had two wins lined up ✨ The mindset shift from machine to human (and why it matters) ✨ The power of applying for multiple fellowships, not just one ✨ How volume can emotionally insulate you from rejection ✨ Why you need to be planting seeds constantly to stay in momentum

Mentioned in This Episode:

📘 The Rest Revolution – My book on shifting away from perfectionism and hustle culture 🗽 NYC trip takeaways – 3 visibility moments in 36 hours ✍🏽 Journalism fellowships and personal essays – The power of applying and pitching in batches

✅ Spring Clarity Workshop - Get clear on what hunger is currently calling you

Listener Takeaway:

Stop betting everything on one perfect pitch or one big moment. Instead, embrace volume. Take more shots. Apply to more things. Speak in more rooms. Create more opportunities for yourself so you’re never defined by just one.

All you need is one to hit.

Loved this episode? Here’s how you can support:

✅ Share it with a friend who needs the reminder to keep swinging ✅ Post your biggest takeaway on social media and tag me ✅ Leave a rating or review wherever you listen—it helps more folks find the show!

Join me for a Spring Clarity Workshop on April 13

In a couple of weeks, I'm hosting a Spring Clarity Workshop over Zoom to offer a structured, supportive space to pause, reflect, and figure out what’s actually next for this season of your life and work.

I'll meet live with attendees to focus on:

• Getting clear on what season you’re in now (because seasons shift, and your brand should too)
• Getting clear on what goal you most want to focus on and what actions you need to take to reach that goal
• Mapping your next aligned moves based on what’s easy for you but valuable to others
• Auditing your brand story, visibility, and time investment to bring your work into better focus

The investment is just $95, and I’d love to have you in the room. Reserve your spot here → [Spring Clarity Workshop]

This time last year, I was turning in the first draft of my manuscript for The Rest Revolution.

While I still had many edits and revisions ahead, submitting the manuscript marked a turning point. It punctuated a season of deep personal and spiritual obedience.

Just three years earlier, I’d gotten honest with myself about what was missing in my life. I had a gnawing sense that I wasn’t sharing enough of my own words, my voice, my truth. I felt hungry—for expression, for alignment, for creative purpose.

And once I named that hunger, I chose to feed it.

I carved out time for writing classes. Then came freelance assignments and contributor opportunities. I found and built community with other writers.

I didn’t start with a 10-step plan. I simply tuned in to what I’d been trying to silence, and honored the signal. Each decision after that was fueled by the clarity that came from listening to my own desire.

That hunger held the answers.

And I believe your hunger holds wisdom, too.

With everything happening in the world right now—from mass layoffs to burnout—it’s easy to numb out, go on autopilot, or ignore your own internal signals.

In a recent Forbes article, I interviewed mental health and career experts about staying grounded during hard seasons. One line from Octavia Raheem continues to echo in my mind:

That clarity—the ability to distinguish what’s yours to carry from what can be released—is your power source.

So this April, I’m hosting a Spring Clarity Workshop, a live online experience to help you identify the hunger you’ve been suppressing—and make a plan to nourish it.

The Spring Clarity Workshop: Realign Your Work, Energy, and Vision Sunday April 13, 2025 | 3 PM – 5 PM ET $95

This is for you if:

You’re rethinking your career, business, or visibility goals You’re craving structure and clarity but don’t want to do it alone You want a gentle but strategic reset to help you get unstuck

We’ll reflect, audit, and build a personalized plan together—so you can start feeding the parts of you that are starving.

Reserve your spot here→ [April Clarity Workshop]