Ignite with April Poynter
Welcome to Ignite - a podcast for the in-between.
I’m April Poynter, your Transformation Partner.
I help individuals and organizations move through the fog of transition. From burnout and identity shifts to grief, awakenings, cultural shifts, and leadership evolution (you know, the human stuff) - and move toward clarity, alignment, and grounded forward movement.
This podcast is a home for honest conversations, soulful strategy, and stories from people who have been (or are in) the messy middle.
Whether you’re shedding old roles, healing from burnout, or navigating growth in your life or leadership, I’m here to walk with you.
Let’s slow down, tune in, and ignite what’s next - from a place that’s real, rooted, and fully you.
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Ignite with April Poynter
Who Cares? Perfectionism, Loss of Identity, Lacking Direction.
Who cares if you might mess it up - JUST SHINE!
Do you feel lost in the shadows? Overlooked? Forgotten? Lost on your journey? Stuck in perfectionism and afraid to make a mess?
You know you’re supposed to express your gifts publicly - but you feel like you’ve been in the shadows for a long time. Maybe you’ve experienced great grief or other life-altering events in the past couple of years and have lost your way.
The woman you once were - is no longer there. But you’re unsure how to discover who you are now and what you should be doing.
You are not alone, my friend.
My life changed completely over the past 5 years.
-Global Pandemic
-Losing my dad to cancer and watching him pass away.
-Having a surprise baby at 36 years old
-Departing from my executive position after almost 4 years - which included leaving so many people who I deeply cared about and were part of my day-to-day life.
-Postpartum Depression
-Publishing my second book, Lean In.
-Losing friends because we no longer resonated with each other’s energy.
-Moving to a new state
-Getting an introduction to Perimenopause
+More
My life looks totally different today than it did 5 years ago. Learning to move through discomfort and have the courage to explore who I want to be - has made all the difference.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing the lyrics to a song and why they’re significant for people like me and you.
Just shine!
Listen to the song here: Jaslyn Edgar: Shine
https://youtu.be/oAtZLLfqyYM?si=kvs6h1KM83S5ySk_
The video of me being on the news (the song plays in the background).
https://youtu.be/Fn5jPcaDtT0?si=qT99Po5lkx6UTn07