In this episode of Encouraging Thoughts with Tomi, I reflect on completing my first year of my doctorate journey and the lessons God has taught me along the way.From the power of community and asking for support to trusting God’s timing and staying rooted in your purpose, I share encouragement for anyone navigating a new season, chasing a dream, or feeling called to use their voice.Remember: your purpose matters more than being the smartest person in the room. Your voice is powerful, and what God placed inside of you is meant to impact others.✨ Topics discussed:• Building community in your journey• Staying connected to your “why”• Overcoming fear and doubt• Trusting God’s plan and timing• Using your gifts to encourage othersRemember, the world needs more Encouragers. Are you in? 💛Checkout the resources I have for you!www.tomitheencourager.comhttps://linktr.ee/tomi_the_encouragerAdditional Resource:God’s Word - The Bible - https://www.bible.com/

In Episode 5, we’re diving into something many of us struggle with… letting go.Sometimes we find ourselves revisiting old seasons of life—past relationships, disappointments, grief, mistakes, or even older versions of ourselves. We replay the memories, revisit the pain, and wonder what could have been.In this episode, I reflect on what it truly means to stop revisiting what God has already closed and trust Him with what lies ahead. I open up about the ways nostalgia, hurt, and emotional stagnation can keep us stuck when God is calling us forward.And yes… we’re bringing in a little TV inspiration too.Using themes from The Resort, we explore how grief, loss, unanswered questions, and the desire to hold on to the past can shape our lives if we're not careful. Through the journeys of the characters, we uncover powerful lessons about healing, surrender, faith, and the courage it takes to move forward.If you've been feeling stuck in yesterday, carrying old pain, or struggling to release a season that has already ended, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and consider what it might look like to trust God with your next chapter.Remember, the world needs more Encouragers. Are you in? 💛Checkout the resources I have for you!www.tomitheencourager.comhttps://linktr.ee/tomi_the_encourager

In Episode 4, we’re diving into something many of us wrestle with… waiting.In a world that moves fast and rewards instant results, waiting can feel frustrating, confusing, and even discouraging. But what if waiting isn’t a delay… what if it’s actually preparation?In this episode, I reflect on what it truly means to surrender to God’s timing and trust Him even when things don’t make sense. I open up about the tension of wanting things now versus choosing faith in the process.And yes… we’re bringing in a little Spider-Man too.Through the story of Peter Parker in Spider-Man 3, we explore how unhealed hurt, anger, and the desire for control can slowly take over if we’re not careful. Just like the symbiote attached itself to Peter, our pain can attach itself to us if we don’t surrender it—and that can impact how we show up in our lives and relationships.If you’ve been feeling stuck, discouraged, or tempted to rush ahead, this episode invites you to pause, reflect, and consider what it might look like to trust God a little deeper in this season.Remember, the world needs more Encouragers. Are you in? 💛Checkout the resources I have for you!⁠⁠⁠⁠www.tomitheencourager.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tomi_the_encourager⁠

Are we truly treating immigrants with dignity?In today’s episode, I am joined by my brothers in Christ, Robert and Dr. James, where we delve into an inspiring and honest conversation about how we are called to treat others—especially immigrants—with dignity, compassion, and love.In today’s world, the way immigrants are treated often reveals something deeper about our values and our humanity. As people of faith, we are called to see others as created in God’s image and to lead with compassion, not judgment.While we may not have control over policies or systems, we do have control over how we show up for others every single day. This episode invites us to reflect honestly—are we allowing societal narratives to shape our perspective, or are we choosing love?Because love is not just something we say or feel, it is something we live out through our actions. And that is exactly why we need to love our neighbor FOR REAL.This conversation is about restoring dignity, building connection, and creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. It’s about choosing compassion even when it’s uncomfortable.So, what does love in action look like for you today?Remember, the world needs more Encouragers. Are you in? 💛Checkout the resources I have for you!⁠www.tomitheencourager.com⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/tomi_the_encourager⁠Scriptures Mentioned (with timestamps):23:26–23:36 Exodus 23:924:42–24:51 Matthew 25:4025:05–25:26 Galatians 3:288:12–8:27 Micah 6:849:32–49:45 John 16:3350:42–50:53 Romans 8:28

In this powerful Women’s History Month episode, Tomi the Encourager reflects on what it truly means for women to rise again. She dives into the reality of burnout, the quiet battles many women carry, and the courage it takes to choose yourself — especially after disappointment, exhaustion, or seasons of feeling stuck. With honesty and grace, Tomi reminds us that getting back up is not weakness — it is strength in motion.In this episode, we create space to talk about why so many women pour endlessly into others while neglecting themselves, and how reclaiming your time, your healing, and your voice is an act of resistance and restoration. Tomi shares reflections from her own journey — the moments of pause, the therapy, the rebuilding — not as a spotlight on her story, but as an invitation for every woman listening to ask: Where do I need to rise again?We explore what it looks like to rebuild with intention, to confront burnout with compassion, and to anchor our growth in faith. Tomi speaks to the woman who feels behind, the woman who feels tired, and the woman who feels like she should be further along — reminding her that starting over is not failure. It is wisdom.This episode is a call to refuse to stay down. To heal. To reset. To rise — again and again.Remember, the world needs more Encouragers. Are you in? 💛Checkout the resources I have for you!www.tomitheencourager.comhttps://linktr.ee/tomi_the_encourager

In this episode, we’re taking a moment to pause and reflect together as we step into a new year with more intention. I share parts of my own journey — the break, the lessons, and the growth — not as the focus, but as a starting point for a bigger conversation about who we’re becoming.We talk about what it means to be intentional with ourselves, to lean into community and support, and to keep moving forward even when confidence wavers or the path feels unclear. I reflect on how encouragement and faith have shaped this season of my life, and how those same tools can help us navigate our own transitions with honesty and courage.This episode is an invitation for us to show up authentically, take action where we can, and give ourselves grace as we grow — together.Remember, the world needs more Encouragers, Are you in?💛Checkout the resources I have for you!www.tomitheencourager.comhttps://linktr.ee/tomi_the_encourager

Hey Loved One! I just turned 30 years old today!!!! woot woot! Happy Birthday to me and Happy International Women's Day! I just clocked a new decade and i am grateful that I get to see this new age! In this short episode, I share quick updates about me and my "go with the flow" plans with God for the year. Each day I am growing and learning something new. So far it has been a rollercoaster but I am excited to go where God is leading me! I am developing myself for me and you so i may be M.I.A. but I will be back sis, God won't let me forget about you! As always, grab a friend, sip on some lemonade, and tune in to listen to this great episode! In addition, I made sure to leave y'all with many mental health resources and bible scriptures for you to utilize so please click on the Linktree to access them all. Never forget that your mental health matters so make sure to take care of yourself! Stay blessed and let's get encouraged together! Follow TTE on Instagram: @tomi_the_encourager Email: [email protected] for podcast and speaking engagement inquiries Mental Health Resources and Bible Verses - please click on the link to view the resources I compiled together for you: https://linktr.ee/tomi_the_encourager

Hey Loved One!!! We are at the end of May and about to enter the second half of the year! whoo hoo!! Does it sound a bit too daunting? Do you have a project or idea that you want to launch this year but have no idea when the perfect time to finally do it is? Well no worries because I will tell you the most important facts I have learned to help me start my brand/business. I believe that it will help you start and succeed (I promise it is not a get rich quick scheme lol). As always, grab a friend, sip on some lemonade, and tune in to listen to this great episode! In addition, I made sure to leave y'all with many mental health resources and bible scriptures for you to utilize so please click on the Linktree to access them all. Never forget that your mental health matters so make sure to take care of yourself!  Stay blessed and let's get encouraged together!   Follow TTE on Instagram: @tomi_the_encourager   Email: [email protected] for podcast and speaking engagement inquiries   Mental Health Resources and Bible Verses - please click on the link to view the resources I compiled together for you:   https://linktr.ee/tomi_the_encourager

Hey Loved One!!! I hope you are having a great month so far! If not no worries, remember to breathe, reflect, and lean on to your support system. Remember, to give yourself grace and ask for help. In today’s episode, I speak about a very important topic that is very dear to me with my good friend Bella. The topic is "God cares about our mental health." Bella and I discuss our life experiences and the bible scriptures that led us to see that God deeply cares about our overall well being. In addition, we made sure to leave y'all with many mental health resources for you to utilize. I also added a few of the scriptures that were mentioned in the episode so please click on the Linktree to access them all. As always, grab a friend, sip on some nice smooth wine, and tune in to listen to the great episode! Stay blessed and let's get encouraged together! Follow TTE on Instagram: @tomi_the_encourager Email: [email protected] for podcast and speaking engagement inquiries Mental Health Resources and Bible Verses - please click on the link to view the resources I compiled together for you: https://linktr.ee/tomi_the_encourager

Happy new month Loved One!!! You made it to the month of May so rejoice and be glad in it!! In today’s episode, we talk about the Mental Health Movement Among the African Diaspora! As you know, it's "May is Mental Health Month" a month where we celebrate the importance of seeking mental health care. During the episode, I brought my good friend, Amenze Ogbebor, as a guest speaker to discuss our thoughts and experiences navigating mental health care as African American women who were brought up in a predominant African home. Amenze is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) so if you would like to use her services for your therapy needs then please click on her website link below. In addition, we made sure to left y'all with many mental health resources for you to utilize so please click on the linktree to access them. As always, grab a friend, sip on some nice smooth wine, and tune in to listen to the episode! Stay blessed and let's get encouraged together! Follow TTE on instagram: @tomi_the_encourager Email: [email protected] for podcast and speaking engagement inquiries Mental Health Resources - please click on the link to view the resources I compiled together for you: https://linktr.ee/tomi_the_encourager Amenze Ogbebor's professional website: https://amenze-ogbebor.clientsecure.me