Girl Uprising Podcast
Girl UpRising is the go-to podcast for real talk, growth, and glow-ups.
Hosted by Akila Moore, founder of Girl UpRising, Inc., this show empowers girls and young women to rise into the best version of themselves (mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. We talk about it all: sex, relationships, school, money, self-worth, purpose, and everything in between.
Each episode is full of raw honesty, life lessons, and the kind of wisdom we wish someone would’ve told us sooner. Whether you're a girl figuring it out, a parent trying to support her, or a woman healing her inner child. You're in the right place.
You’ve got the keys… please use them.
Girl Uprising Podcast
Turning Setbacks Into Stories A Poet’s Path to Purpose
In this heartfelt episode of the Girl UpRising Podcast, I sit down with a powerful voice in education and literature — Shaquetta Hassell, a poet, teacher, and author who shares her journey of navigating life’s setbacks and turning pain into purpose.
We talk about:
How writing became her healing tool
What inspired her to publish her first book
The personal struggles behind the poetry
Why setbacks don’t mean stop…..they mean start again
Whether you’re an aspiring writer, a creative in hiding, or just someone who’s been knocked down by life, this episode will speak to your soul.
Get In Contact with Shaquetta
Purchase her book: https://www.amazon.com/Girl-You-Are-Golden-Relationships/dp/0578927276
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girlyouaregolden/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/questforquetta?igsh=bGZtOGNvNXlhamhq
Available now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify