Episode 26: Can’t Give Up Now: Reclaiming Your Crown After Divorce (w/ Nefertiti Wade)

Every woman is born with a crown, not made of gold, but of glory, woven by God and placed gently on her head the day she took her first breath. But somewhere along the way, many of us begin to forget. Life teaches us to trade our crowns for survival. We shrink ourselves for love, stay too long in places that hurt, and give our power away to feel wanted.

In this episode with Nefertiti Wade, we explore what it means to reclaim your identity after divorce. She opens up about the heartbreak of her marriage ending, the challenge of passing her licensure exam, and the faith that sustained her. Tune in as she reflects on losing her crown, finding herself, and why healing, community, and living unapologetically are key to holding on to it.

Song of the week: Can’t Give Up Now by Mary Mary

Topics Covered:

(00:01:08) Cuisine & Conversations Event

(00:02:53) Introducing our special guest, Nefertiti T. Wade

(00:04:11) Losing yourself in marriage

(00:06:41) Advertisement: Higher Ground Financial Services

(00:16:25) The symbolism of the crown

(00:19:18) Love yourself unconditionally

(00:22:59) Be whole before entering a relationship

(00:25:01) Be the best version of you

(00:28:21) Live life unapologetically

(00:29:30) Connect with Nefertiti Wade

Key Takeaways:

“Allow yourself to grieve, because divorce is a form of death.”

Podcast Season Sponsor

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Cuisine & Conversations (In-person event)

Join us for our FIRST in-person event on Saturday 6/7/25 at 6:30 pm in the DMV! To purchase your ticket, go to https://bit.ly/ync6725. Ticket sales end 5/7/25.

About Our Guest

Nefertiti T. Wade is an author, counselor, educator, and speaker passionate about helping women heal, grow, and reclaim their identity. Drawing from her own journey through divorce, she inspires others through her book Reclaiming Your Crown and her work in education and counseling. A devoted mother and woman of faith, Nefertiti empowers women to find peace, purpose, and unconditional self-love.

Connect with Nefertiti:

Web: https://reclaimingyourcrownbook.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/nefwade/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nefertiti-wade-a67ab440/ 

About Your Host

Dr. Nicole is a pediatrician, the owner of a successful healthcare consulting company, a riveting keynote and TEDx speaker, and the mom of two beautiful young adult daughters. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!

Connect with Dr. Nicole:

Web: https://yournextchapter.co/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/yournextchapter_co

FB:https://www.facebook.com/yournextchapter.co

Email: hello@yournextchapter.co