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In this week’s conversation, Dr. Nicole sits down with Dr. Melba Mota, educator, author, and founder of Called and Kept Collective LLC, to talk about the cost of staying silent and the journey back to your voice. Dr. Melba shares how being silenced from a young age shaped her life, and how years of doing everything for everyone else left her tired, empty, and unseen.

Song of the week: The Voice Within by Christina Aguilera

Topics Covered:

00:00:00 – Episode snippet

00:01:17 – Episode Sponsor: Your Next Chapter LLC

00:02:55 –  Introducing our guest, Dr. Melba Mota

 00:05:06 – How women lose their voice

00:07:36 – Teaching children to use their voice

00:10:24 – Silence trains acceptance of the unhealthy

00:12:22 – Self-silencing in relationships

00:19:08 – Silence, Survival, Stewardship

00:28:05 – Not losing yourself in the name of faith

 00:38:05 – Book: Silence and Survival

 00:40:41 – “My divorce is not final”

 00:44:06 – Faith

 00:44:57 – Connect with Dr. Melba

Book Giveaway 🎉- The first 2 individuals to DM Dr. Nicole “born and still here”on Facebook or Instagram will receive a FREE copy of Dr. Melba’s book, Silence & Survival

Key Takeaways:

“God gives you so many warnings before destruction.”

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About Our Guest

Dr. Melba Mota is the founder of Called & Kept Collective, LLC, where she blends education, writing, and faith-based formation. With over 17 years in education and a doctorate in education, she brings a grounded, real-world approach to healing and personal growth. Her work helps people move from silence and survival into stability and stewardship, learning boundaries, identity, and self-worth in life transitions.

Connect with Dr. Melba Mota:

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

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Silence-Survival-Dr-Melba-Mota/dp/B0GRTRCKPN?ref_=ast_author_mpb

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. From the outside, she appeared to have it all. But in 2023 she faced the most difficult challenge of her life- ending a 28-year marriage and navigating heartbreak, deception, and loss. Dr. Nicole is committed to creating a safe space where other women who have experienced a “divine disruption” can heal, recover, and THRIVE!

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