Conversations about Power

Episode 83: She Wore the Crown — After Reclaiming Her Voice

Lynn Coleman Episode 83

“It was never about the crown. It was about finding my voice.”

Lynn Coleman speaks with Koya Bakare, national pageant winner and former school principal, about healing, visibility, and reclaiming personal power. In this powerful conversation, Koya shares the deeply personal story behind discovering her voice and purpose through pageantry. During this episode we talk about mental health issues.

This episode shines a light on the hidden strength behind the spotlight – how Koya turned pain into purpose, how therapy and community helped her reclaim her story, and why she now wears her crown as a symbol of resilience rather than beauty. It’s a must-listen for anyone walking the path of healing, especially if you’ve ever wondered what it truly means to ‘feel powerful’ again after trauma.

Topics

Introduction to Koya Bakare (0:00)

Pageantry and Purpose Beyond the Crown (1:45)

A Personal Journey Through Trauma and Healing (9:32)

Therapy, Self-Love, and the Power of Inner Work (24:10)

Reclaiming Little Coleman – A Story of Integration (34:56)

The Spiritual Power of Nature and Water (44:12)

Final Reflections on Power, Visibility, and Humanity (48:30)

 

About the Host: Lynn Coleman hosts essential conversations about power for coaches and healers: inner, outer, and how it affects our businesses and lives. These conversations are lovingly created to help you help more clients. Lynn's guests all have something intriguing, useful, and personal to share with you.  

Connect with Koya:

Facebook: https://UnlimitedbyKoya.com@KoyaMaisha 

Instagram: @KoyaM

 

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