She Shines with Karen "Coach KG" Gilliam
Hosted by transformational coach and author Karen "Coach KG" Gilliam, "She Shines" is a soulful space where women rise, reclaim, and radiate.
Each week, Coach KG hold sacred space for real stories-from women who've faced life's hardest moments and chosen to shine through them. From healing heartbreak to rediscovering joy, from softness as strength to bold reinvention, this is where truth meets transformation.
Whether you are starting over, standing tall, or simply searching for more, "She Shines" reminds you that your light is not just welcome-it's necessary.
New episodes drop weekly. Because your story matters. Your shine is sacred.
Episodes
42 episodes
The Becoming Series: She Becomes: She Becomes: Honoring the Woman You’re Becoming - Part 3
Unlock the transformational journey of embracing your next chapter with confidence. Coach KG reveals that becoming isn’t about perfection or arrival, but about daring to release who you no longer are — and discovering the powerful, evolving wom...
The Becoming Series: She Books: Putting Action Behind the Vision - Part 2
Most women hesitate to take that next bold step because they believe clarity comes first. But what if action is the real catalyst for transformation? Coach KG reveals the secret that turns unspoken dreams into reality—by moving before ...
The Becoming Series: She Believes: Trusting the Vision Before the Evidence with Coach KG Part 1
Join Coach KG in the first part of the Becoming trilogy as she explores the power of belief, faith, and taking action to transform your life. Discover how trusting the vision before evidence can unlock your potential and propel you forward....
Coach KG: She Believes, She Books, She Becomes
What happens when the thing you’ve been praying for, planning for, and speaking about finally becomes real?In this solo episode of She Shines Podcast, Coach KG shares the powerful moment of booking her first “Next Chapter” stay in...
CiCi Gibson: She Leads, She Travels, She Transforms
Most women don’t realize their true power until they embrace their authentic selves—and Cici Gibson is proof. From her humble Caribbean roots to leading a major labor union, she shares how she reclaimed her strength by trusting her intuition, s...
Restoring Your Backbone: Reclaiming Your Voice, Rhythm & Inner Truth with Kendra Elyse
Restoring Your Backbone: Reclaiming Your Voice, Rhythm & Inner Truth with Kendra Elyse What if the life you’re longing for isn’t something you have to chase… but something you’re being called to re...
Built, Not Broken: The Sherry Murphy Story
Sherry Murphy’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and refusing to let life define her circumstances. Born and raised in Harlem, New York, Sherry grew up in a tough environment with a childhood that could have eas...
The Quiet Season Before Clarity
There are seasons in life where everything looks fine on the outside, but inside you know something is shifting.In this solo episode, Coach KG talks about the "quiet season" many women experience before clarity arrives -- a season of ref...
Jacquelyn Gaines: Concrete Ceilings and Compassionate Care
SummaryIn this inspiring interview, Jacquelyn Gaines shares her journey from bedside nurse to healthcare CEO, breaking concrete ceilings and emphasizing the importance of joy, mentorship, and authenticity in leadership. Discover her ins...
Solo Episode 3: What Happens When You Finally Choose Yourself?
What if the life you've been praying for begins the moment you finally choose yourself?Sometimes the hardest decision a woman will ever make… is choosing herself.Over the past few weeks on She Shines, we’ve explore...
You're Not Stuck - You're Ready for Alignment
SummaryIn this episode, Coach KG Gilliam discusses the concept of alignment versus feeling stuck. She shares personal experiences and insights on how misalignment can hinder progress and emphasizes the importance of understanding one's ...
High Functioning but Unfulfilled
In this episode of She Shines, Coach KG addresses the common struggle of high-functioning women who feel unfulfilled despite their outward success. She explores the difference between functioning and fulfillment, providing insights into how to ...
Pride, Purpose, and the Power of Becoming
Angel Jenkins is a woman of pride, purpose, and unwavering self-knowledge. As she prepares to step into the second half of her life at 50, Angel reframes aging as growth—not loss. Raised by a mature, self-preserving woman and deeply inspired by...
Victoria Gachuz Monter: Still Standing, Still Believing - A Story of Resilience and Renewal
SummaryIn this inspiring episode of 'She Shines', host Karen Gilliam speaks with Victoria Gachuz Monter, who shares her incredible journey of resilience, faith, and personal growth. Victoria discusses her experiences growing up in a lar...
Krecia Leddy: Grit, Growth and the Power
SummaryIn this episode of She Shines, host Karen "Coach KG" Gilliam interviews Krecia Leddy, a resilient woman from South Dakota with a rich agricultural background. Krecia shares her journey of personal growth, leadership, and ov...
Happy New Year: This Is Enough to Start!
The beginning of a new year often comes with pressure to change everything at once. In this solo episode of She Shines, we pause instead.This conversation is a gentle reset. No resolutions. No rush. Just an honest reflection on ...
Dr. Nelva Lee: When Purpose Meets Policy-A Woman Rising For Education & Impact
What happens when faith, resilience, and purpose collide with the courage to lead? In this powerful episode of She Shines, Coach KG sits down with Dr. Nelva Lee—Panama native, educator, author, and candidate fo...
Grace Covers ME: Ravin Kirk on Healing, Faith, & Becoming
In this powerful and deeply moving episode of She Shines, Coach KG sits down with Ravin Kirk—a woman whose journey reflects the undeniable power of grace, courage, and rising again.Once shy about accepting God’s calling, Ravin s...
From Guatemala to Greatness: Maria Elena’s American Path
In this episode of She Shines, we sit down with Maria Elena Williams, a Guatemalan born powerhouse who has spent more than twenty years building a life she once only dreamed about. She works for the NC State Board of Elections, teaches Zumba, a...
BONUS EPISODE: Eye of the Storm
In this special bonus episode, Coach KG invites listeners into a moment of radical honesty and rest. After pushing through pre-interviews, coaching sessions, and planning content for 2026, life brought her to a complete stop — techno...
Purpose in Motion: Ashley Johnson on Identity, Resilience & Rising
Ashley Johnson is a woman who refuses to be reduced to one title. Yes, she is a mother—but she is also a business owner, future nurse, leader, and visionary who has transformed seasons of struggle into strength.In this inspiring e...
Lead From the Front: Rising Strong with Mary Gulley
In this empowering episode of She Shines, Coach KG sits down with Mary Gulley — mother of three, minister, future psychologist, and champion of the underdog. Mary shares the defining moment that changed her life: joining the mil...
The Audacity to Shine: How Zeretta and Cecil Built Purpose Into Legacy
What happens when you mix fearless faith, fashion-forward vision, and a family rooted in purpose?In this powerful episode of She Shines, we’re joined by Zeretta (Ms. Zee)—pastor of Proverbs Ministry, fashion producer, and...
Faith, Purpose and Power: A Conversation with Carnela Renee Hill
In this soul-stirring episode of "She Shines", Coach KG sits down with dynamic Carnela Renee Hill, a woman who embodies what it means to lead with faith, purpose, and power.From the pulpit to the boardroom, Carnela has spent over 25 year...
The Gift of Family: Embracing Connection During the Holidays!
As the holidays draw near, Coach KG invites listeners into a heartfelt reflection on what truly matters most--family. In this warm and inspiring solo episode, she explores the beauty of connection, the power of presence, and the grace ...