This MooreStories Mini is a short, intentional reflection inspired by the wisdom at the heart of Maya Angelou’s Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now.

In this 8-minute episode, Nikki Moore reflects on what it means to make peace with the journey—not because it was easy, but because it was formative. From the things we witness growing up, to illness, loss, and moments that quietly change us, this reflection honors the experiences we carry that others may never see.

This is not about romanticizing pain.
It’s about respecting the version of yourself that survived it.

If you’ve ever wished you could edit parts of your past, this brief reflection invites you to pause and consider another truth: there may be nothing to erase—only wisdom to honor.

🎧 An 8-minute listen.
Take what you need. Leave the rest.

When Clarity Replaces Closeness

Sometimes the change isn’t loud. There’s no argument. No announcement. No closure conversation.

In this episode of MooreStories, Nikki Moore reflects on the quiet moments that signal a shift in relationships—friendships, family connections, and long-standing bonds that no longer feel mutual, safe, or aligned.

This is a conversation about recognizing when trust changes, when access needs to be adjusted, and when pulling back isn’t rejection—it’s self-respect. Nikki explores the difference between leaving and adjusting, the emotional cost of staying in relationships that require performance, and why choosing peace doesn’t require permission or explanation.

If you’ve ever found yourself sharing less, protecting your boundaries more, or realizing that some relationships were seasonal, this episode offers language for what you’ve already felt.

Sometimes distance is the closure.
Sometimes clarity is enough.

Imposter syndrome doesn’t always show up loudly.
Sometimes it whispers.

In this episode of MooreStories, host Nikki Moore explores imposter syndrome—not as a buzzword, but as a lived experience many of us carry, especially as we grow, stretch, and step into visibility.

Nikki unpacks what imposter syndrome really is (and what it isn’t), why it so often affects capable, accomplished people, and how environment, culture, and representation—particularly for Black women—can shape feelings of self-doubt. This conversation offers a grounded reframe: imposter syndrome isn’t a personal flaw, but often a learned response to spaces that have questioned our belonging.

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and release the need to constantly prove yourself.

Because sometimes the most powerful reminder is this:
You belong because you’re here.

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MooreStories is a podcast about voice, visibility, and becoming—especially in the moments when doubt asks, “Who do you think you are?”

Hosted by Nikki Moors, the show began by uplifting breast cancer survivors and entrepreneurs and has evolved into a space for honest conversations about resilience, identity, faith, healing, career transitions, and personal growth. Through solo reflections and guest conversations, MooreStories explores what it means to show up authentically, question fear, and choose purpose even when imposter syndrome shows up.

This podcast is for anyone who has ever paused something they loved, questioned their voice, or felt called to speak anyway.

Some stories are mine.
Some are yours.
All are welcome.