Episode 34 - Realigning Life: Success in Real Estate, Natural Skincare, and Parenting a Nonverbal Child with Zakiya Lee

In this episode of the Realign Your Life Podcast, host Vivian Smith Richardson welcomes guest Zakiya Lee to discuss various topics related to relationships, parenting, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. Zakiya is a successful real estate agent and also runs a thriving natural skin care and hair care company.

The episode covers Zakiya's beautiful relationship with someone who is incredibly passionate and wears many hats. They delve into the importance of therapy and self-discovery, particularly in cultures where therapy is seen negatively.

The host and guest also touch on the significance of time blocking in finding balance and productivity and the complexities and joys of parenting a nonverbal child. They highlight the need for extreme patience and understanding in communication with individuals on the autism spectrum or with developmental delays.

Zakiya shares their personal journey of discovering their child's autism, from initial denial to seeking support and joining support groups. They celebrate their child's milestones and emphasize the importance of celebrating even seemingly small achievements.

Overall, this episode provides valuable insights and support for realigning one's life and finding joy in the simple moments.

 

Key Moments: 

[00:09:49] Time block: key to productive real estate work.

[00:19:56] Extreme patience needed for nonverbal communication.

[00:27:51] Support is crucial for parents and children.

[00:44:27] Importance of healthy eating and public speaking.

About the Guest:  

Zakiya Lee, a 40-year-old mother, embarked on a holistic approach to living after her daughter was born with various skin issues and food allergies. Meeting Viv years before her daughter's birth sparked her interest in this lifestyle. Zakiya breastfed her daughter for a year, which required her to make dietary adjustments and modify aspects of their household. Through her journey, Zakiya discovered the importance of holistic living and its impact on her daughter's health.

About Vivian : 

Vivian’s lifetime desire has been to impact the lives of both women and men. As a critical thought leader and strategic thinker, her passion is to help women and men develop their best quality and place in life. Knowing that regardless of what season of life they are in – they are valued. As a community builder and masterful networker, she values and welcomes every person she encounters. Through her interactions with various cultures and backgrounds, the realization that there needed to be a platform for them to express and share their concerns, shame, disappointments, desires, and experiences in a safe, non-threatening environment without judgment led her to establish Vivian Richardson Resources and the non-profit God’s Kind of Woman, where women are empowered to know they are Powerful – Prepared – and –Purposeful! You can visit https://realignwithvivian.com/ for more