Today we’d like to introduce you to Neka Arnold-Scott.
Hi Neka, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I struggled with my identity and insecurities for a long time as a young girl and honestly into adulthood far beyond my twenties. But, somehow becoming a mother completely changed the way I looked at myself and life. I guess you can say it was the silver lining in my dark skies. That inner vow you make when you become a mom that, “she’ll never go through what I went through.” That promise sent me into overdrive empowerment mode with my girls which ultimately lead me into forming a mentoring group for girls their age. Literally, in my living room, I inspired and empowered these eight young ladies from a place within me I didn’t know existed. But yet, it felt like exactly where I was supposed to be.
After only a few years, I had mentored hundreds of girls from living rooms to recreation spaces, hosting an in-home summer camp, the list goes on. Honestly, they empowered and inspired me to become a greater version of myself. Of course, when you have girls, moms are often very close by listening and soaking up whatever they need as well. That organic led to moms sitting in on sessions and often a few would linger behind to speak more one on one with me. Soon, they’d invite me to speak at their women’s events and workshops then refer me to others. Then, BOOM just like that my women’s empowerment had begun!!
Before I could become afraid and say no to this Inspirational speaker + consulting, that train had already left the station. I remember several conversations with Jermaine, my husband, and him saying: Nek you can do it. It’s what you do, he’d say to me. Simple words, it seems that carry exploding power coming from the man in your corner. He has been my silent rock and most critical confidant along the way. Sharing his tea of truth, no matter how much it hurt to hear. Mostly, it hurt like hell…yet I pressed upward.
So, today, honey, I walk boldly and embrace the woman I am with unapologetic authenticity. I speak from two very real places hell and heavenly bliss. Now, I’m committed to helping women who were like me with my book, ” A Woman’s Guide to Unmasking Her Authenticity” regain their personal power and remember who they are.
There’s nothing more gratifying than looking at your “real self” in the mirror and loving yourself in spite of your scars and flaws.
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey have been a fairly smooth road?
The road to becoming the confident person I am today hasn’t been peaches and cream at all. I don’t think it ever is when you’re honest about your insecurities and lack of self-worth. This journey to becoming has very high peaks and extremely low valleys. I’ve often had to learn how to walk alone when I’d rather be in the company of others. I’ve learned how to look in the mirror and build myself up. In retrospect, I do see those times were necessary for me to refocus on my spiritual and mental growth and understanding of the person I was becoming. If I were to make an honest assessment of those times, I can say that’s when I gained the most clarity mentally and an increased awareness of myself. When you’re in the midst of a storm, that’s when he feels most like hell. It’s until you come out on the other side you have a revelation of what it was all for.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
We empower married women to prioritize their own self-love in order to live an authentic life. As a brand helping married women to reclaim their personal power, remember who they are, and support them with tools to navigate the journey is satisfying on the soul level. As a company, we are most proud of the inspiration, support, and impact we provide for married and soon-to-be-married women. Just knowing we had a hand in a wife rediscovering her value and prioritizing affirming and loving herself and her spouse more makes it all worth it. We are proud to show our wives how they can love their spouses without losing themselves.
What sets us apart is our authentic passion and unwavering commitment to helping women successfully reclaim their individuality and prioritize their love of self. As we know, when we commit to balancing the love we give to others and the love we give to ourselves a healthier relationship with self is inevitable.
Mostly I am proud that I stopped repeating and rehearsing mentally all the bad and/or negative things that happened to me. That I took the responsibility of changing my life into my own thoughts, words, and actions. I chose to no longer be a victim of self-abuse or lack of self-worth but to start speaking differently to myself until I became what I said… I began to use affirmations + meditation and journaling to speak and focus on the things I wanted for my life and where I saw my life going professionally, privately and especially in my marriage. That had to become my number one priority over everything else.
I would like the readers to know that wifey-life coaching should be a priority. We as wives need someone to coach us out of obstinate mindsets show us how to rebuild the love in ourselves and in our marriages long after walking down the aisle and the honeymoon ends. I want the readers to know that seasons in marriage happen to everyone…even the “perfect-looking” couples on social media or in our circles. Finally, married life is better with the support of a coach and community to help navigate those challenging seasons.
We offer intimate group coaching sessions to foster community and support for married women. In addition to group coaching, we host masterclasses live events and provide resources to empower you and enrich your wifey-life. On February 22, 2022, the newest resource to be released is “A Woman’s Guide to Unmasking + Journal” this guide can be used by married, soon-to-be-married, or single ladies. This guide and journal power bundle will help women who are ready to take the journey of self-love & acceptance in order to show up in every aspect of life as their most authentic selves.
The crisis has affected us all in different ways. How has it affected you and any important lessons or epiphanies you can share with us?
The lessons I’ve learned through this crisis are…time is what you make it. We get so distracted by a million minor aspects of life and busyness that we waste more time than we maximize. Secondly, I’ve learned to be unapologetic about prioritizing my self-care time, laughing more, forgiving quickly, and moving on in love.
Contact Info:
- Email: hello@thewifeyrehab.com
- Website: www.thewifeyrehab.com
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Torali Films
