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Next Level U™

Next Level U™

Written by: Mayaria Johnson and Dr. Maryam Johnson
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Ready to grow in life, work, and leadership—without burning out or losing yourself in the process? Next Level U™ is your guide to becoming who you are meant to be—one bold, intentional step at a time. Hosted by digital transformation leader Mayaria Johnson and lifelong educator Dr. Maryam Johnson, this mother–daughter duo blends real-life stories, research-backed strategies, and soulful reflections to help you bridge the gap between your “now” and your “next.” From A to Z, each episode explores a key theme—from Agility and Belonging to Confidence, Discipline, and beyond—offering insights that support personal growth, professional development, and purpose-driven living. Whether you are navigating change, redefining your goals, rebuilding your confidence, or simply trying to stay grounded in a fast-moving world, you will find tools, truths, and takeaways to help you move forward—on your terms. Follow and subscribe to Next Level U™ wherever you listen to podcasts, and take your next bold step toward becoming the leader of your own life. Instagram/TikTok: @gonextlevelu Facebook: Next Level U, LLC LinkedIn: Next Level U™Copyright 2026 Mayaria Johnson and Dr. Maryam Johnson Careers Economics Personal Success Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • How to Receive Help | H is for Help (Part 2)
    Apr 20 2026

    What if asking for help is not the hardest part… but actually receiving it is?

    In this episode of the Next Level U™ podcast, we continue the letter H by exploring Help as something you must fully engage with to grow. Many people ask for support, but then minimize it, resist it, or only partially apply it. But when help is filtered or controlled, its impact is limited.

    This episode invites reflection on why receiving support can feel just as uncomfortable as asking for it, how pride, fear, and control can block progress, and why real change requires participation. Whether it is therapy, mentorship, or feedback, support only works when you allow it to influence you.

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    9 mins
  • How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Weak | H is for Help (Part 1)
    Apr 5 2026

    What if asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but a discipline you practice as you grow?

    In this episode of the Next Level U™ podcast, we introduce the letter H by exploring Help as a strategy for growth, not a signal of failure. Many people are taught that strength means figuring things out on your own, carrying the weight, and proving your capability without support. But when independence turns into isolation, growth can quietly turn into burnout, overwhelm, and silent struggle.

    This episode invites reflection on how identity, perception, and past experiences shape your relationship with asking for help, how fear of judgment can keep you stuck, and how vulnerability creates the capacity needed for real progress.

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    16 mins
  • How to Keep Moving Forward When Life Feels Constrained | G is for Grace (Part 2)
    Mar 22 2026

    What if grace is what allows you to keep moving forward when your energy, time, or capacity feels limited?

    In this episode of the Next Level U™ podcast, we continue exploring the letter G by focusing on how to practice Grace in real time. In Part 1, we introduced grace as a discipline and a form of self leadership. In Part 2, we explore what it looks like to apply grace when your energy is limited, your time is constrained, or your capacity does not match your ambition.

    This episode invites reflection on how we respond in seasons where there are no perfect choices, only tradeoffs. It explores how low energy can be a signal rather than a setback, how time constraints influence decision making, and how practicing grace allows you to adjust your pace without abandoning your direction.

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    21 mins
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