LITE It Up explores the resiliency of black women who are on a journey of a lifetime. This podcast is designed to motivate women to take action to become leaders; inspire others; transform their lives and become empowered. As women, we strive to balance motherhood, our careers, our personal lives and all of the challenges that come along with being “Super Woman”. We make the job look easy—but it’s really hard work! It’s also twice as hard if you’re single mom! If you have experienced the…
In this episode of the LITE It Up Podcast, Dr. Aginah sits down with Brandi Carroll, founder of The Runaway Reset, for a powerful conversation on burnout, reinvention, and what it truly means to live with intention.Brandi shares how stepping away from the traditional path of success led her to create a platform that helps high-achieving professionals reset their lives and reconnect with what…
As we enter Women’s History Month and reflect on this year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” I’ve been thinking about what leadership truly looks like in the lives of women.In this episode, I share a personal reflection from Saviour’s Day weekend, where my mother was honored for her years of service and commitment — an award she didn’t know was coming and her first…
What if the delay isn’t disruption — but positioning? In this reflective solo episode of LITE It Up , I share what unfolded over the course of one week: a leadership panel with students carrying heavy burdens, a record-breaking snowstorm that left me stranded in Philadelphia, and news of violence in a place I once traveled alone. At first glance, these moments felt unrelated. But in the stillness…
Last week, during the week of February 8th, I made a spontaneous decision to leave the country and travel alone to Cancun.Not because I was falling apart — but because I could feel I was getting close.In this solo episode of LITE It Up, I share what happened when I chose rest before burnout chose me. What began as a much-needed escape from the cold became a deeper realization about stillness,…
What does it look like to intentionally create space for renewal in a season that calls for clarity, release, and growth?In this episode of LITE It Up, I’m joined by Echo Muhammad, the curator behind EmpowerHer Soul: Renew & Rise Retreat — A Self-Love Sunday Experience, taking place Sunday, March 15th. Echo shares the why behind curating this soul-nourishing, one-day immersive retreat and what…
February often arrives quietly, but it carries powerful invitations for reflection, release, and renewal. In this solo episode, I share why this is a season to reset—not because something is wrong, but because something new is emerging. This conversation is an invitation to pause, listen, and intentionally prepare for what’s next without carrying the weight of the last chapter. If you’re feeling…
In this episode of LITE It Up , we sit down with Oriah, a college freshman at Xavier University and the author of Accepted! The College Application Blueprint . Oriah shares her firsthand experience navigating the college application process, offering honest insight into what worked, what was challenging, and what she wishes she had known sooner. Designed for high school students and parents, this…
As LITE It Up celebrates six years of shining light, Season 11 begins with a full-circle conversation that is both personal and powerful.In this special episode, host Dr. Aginah M. Muhammad is joined by her three children—siblings navigating different stages of their college journeys at North Carolina A&T State University. One has just completed their first semester of college, while two are…
Season 11 of LITE It Up marks six years of storytelling rooted in purpose, resilience, and legacy. Created in honor of the late Munir Muhammad, LITE It Up continues to amplify the voices of women navigating transition while balancing leadership, career, motherhood, and personal growth. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and launch a new season of meaningful conversations designed to Lead.…
Now that you’ve learned how to approach scholarships with strategy and confidence, it’s time to take the next essential step in paying for college: completing the FAFSA.In this 15-minute solo episode, Dr. Aginah Musherah breaks down the Free Application for Federal Student Aid in simple, practical terms—so students and families feel empowered instead of overwhelmed.You’ll learn:✨ What the FAFSA…
