Fan Favorite: This episode originally aired on August 31, 2022. What up, homies! It's your girl Lisa Bilyeu, and welcome back to the Women of Impact podcast. Today, I've got an epic episode lined up just for you with someone truly extraordinary. You know that I focus on guests who resonate with all of us, and guys, this one is a must-listen. I'm bringing you the one and only Devon Franklin. He's a New York Times best-selling author and has been named on Oprah's Super Soul 100 list of influential leaders. With his latest Audible original, "It Takes a Woman," we dive into the heartwarming tales and incredible lessons shaped by the powerful women in his life. Devon shares how his life transformed despite the tremendous personal loss of his father at a young age. Raised by a tribe of phenomenal women, we get into the keys of effective communication with the opposite sex, striving for progress over perfection, overcoming the feeling of being unseen, moving on from failed relationships, and understanding the importance of self-prioritizing. Trust me, these are lessons everyone can take something away from! So, if you're ready to dive deep and gain insights on connection, communication, and personal growth, you're in the right place. Grab your notebooks and your favorite beverage because Devon Franklin is about to light up your world with his wisdom and infectious positivity. SHOWNOTES 00:00 Introduction to Devon Franklin 00:46 Personal loss and family dynamics 02:03 Devon's unique upbringing by strong women 02:25 How Devon overcame the loss of his father 02:58 The role of his mother and family support 04:25 The women who shaped Devon’s life 05:07 Finding strength in vulnerability 08:05 Feeling unseen in relationships 09:02 Communicating unresolved feelings 11:23 Importance of self-prioritizing 14:18 Navigating identity and self-worth 16:10 Sacrifice vs. personal wellness 26:20 Setting healthy boundaries 32:36 Progress, not perfection 44:43 Building healthy relationships 52:22 Navigating love and vulnerability 01:02:19 Insights into self-awareness 01:08:09 Building a meaningful life FOLLOW DEVON FRANKLIN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devonfranklin/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeVonFranklin Website: https://devonfranklin.com/ CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Audible: Sign up for a free 30-day trial at https://audible.com/WOI  Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code WOI at check out.  SKIMS: Check out the Fits Everybody Collection at https://www.skims.com/woi  #skimspartner  Kettle & Fire: Get 20% off at https://kettleandfire.com/lisa with code LISA Quince: Check out Quince: https://quince.com/woi  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/lisa NPR Fresh Air: Tune into Fresh Air from NPR to hear some of the most insightful interviews anywhere—wherever you get your podcasts. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en ********************************************************************** LISTEN TO WOMEN OF IMPACT AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS:  apple.co/womenofimpact ********************************************************************** FOLLOW LISA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisabilyeu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/womenofimpact Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisa_bilyeu?lang=en Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices