Ready. Set. Grow! with Sybil Amuti

Hey friend hey! It's your favorite holiday CHEERleader here! Whether you're prepping for a great dinner with friends and family, planting gifts under the tree, or spending the day solo in a new tradition, I am here to say I love you and this Christmas is dedicated to YOU! Since 2020, I've struggled with the Christmas season. Prior to my father's passing that year, my traditions were wrapped into his love for the season. My father was like Santa to me, because he loved everything about...

Hey hey hey! I did my heart a favor and rested with friends last weekend. My weekend was amazing (see here)! I went to the desert, enjoyed nature, ate great food, laughed hard, and created memories that remind me to prioritize healthy relationships first. 🫶🏽 What does that mean? It means that many relationships may require time and attention but I get to prioritize them according to my needs and not the expectations of others! Friend, lots of people want to be number 1 in your life, but...

Hey friend, hey! I've got a secret that might make your holiday season much sweeter! Are you ready? Here it is: you're in control of your boundaries and your peace. Now, I know that feels like a small secret at first glance, but read this entire email because all the deets come together and make great sense! Historically, the holidays have meant time with family, reconnecting with old friends, and making memories at the close of the year. For some, it's also meant triggering questions from...

Hey friend hey! Not to get all in your business but....I do need to get in your business just a bit! Let’s talk about rejection. That sting. That gut-punch. That “What’s wrong with me?” moment. Whether it’s a job you didn’t land, a relationship that ended, or an opportunity you were so sure was yours, rejection can feel like a personal attack. But here’s the truth: rejection isn’t personal—it’s purposeful. It’s not about what you’re lacking but about what’s aligning. Rejection often plays a...

Hey hey hey! December is already blowing my mind! In less than 3 weeks, we'll enter a new year. 😳 I'm so excited about 2025, particularly because I feel like I'm in the middle of open doors that were shut for quite some time. I threw MANY irons in the fire this year and I can see the hard work paying off. Lastly, I will say that watching Sam and Dylan work hard at school and sports has inspired me to go just a little harder when I felt like quitting. Seeing my son bet on himself and leave one...

Hey, Friend Hey! This week, I learned a big lesson: uncomfortable questions often lead to uncomfortable answers that breed essential growth. Let me say that again for the people in the back: Uncomfortable questions often lead to uncomfortable answers that breed essential growth. Earlier this week, I sent out a newsletter encouraging you to call a friend and ask, “What do you find most valuable about our relationship?”Well, I decided to take my advice. Here’s how it went: Me: “Friend, what do...

Hey friend hey! Happy December to you! The last couple of weeks have been incredibly pleasure-filled for me. Here are a few personal and professional “Yeah Syb!” moments that took place: I was honored to host “Laugh Cry Heal LA” - an emotional and spiritual safe space curated by Grammy award-winning artist, author, and TV personality Erica Campbell. It was so good! I got my hosting agent! I set a goal to get an agent in place by the end of October and on October 31st, I signed with an agency...

Hey, friend hey! I’m closing out the week feeling so grateful for you. I was looking at the analytics for the podcast and this newsletter and just kept thinking, “WOW, God!” Here’s why: 📧 This newsletter reaches over 10,000 people across 28 countries.🎙️ The Great Girlfriends Show reaches nearly 8,000 listeners in 100 countries and 178 U.S. markets each week. Now, some might look at these numbers and think, “Shouldn’t you be reaching more people?” But guess what? I’m not focused on the ones I...

Hey, friend hey! I HOPE YOU ARE WELL! This week has been great for me. Thank God! 🎉 Now let's get into the reason why I'm writing to you! It’s been four years since my father’s passing, and I must say the grief process has changed—for the better. I no longer cry at the thought of him.I no longer daydream about my life as his daughter or cling to the memories we shared.I no longer wish for more than the years we had together. I am satisfied with what we had and what he left me with. Because...

Happy Friday! I'm always over the moon excited to see thousands of you listening to the podcast each day. WOW! Way to make a girl smile. And shout out to all of the new listeners showing up in Michigan, Florida, and...Ghana! I'm so glad to have you! Y'all, lately I've been feeling like I'm closer to one of my dreams coming true than I ever imagined. Do you remember the Doers and Disruptors conference? Well, for seven years, The Great Girlfriends had a conference in New York City where...