Ever feel like life keeps knocking you down just when you’re trying to move forward? In this episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Vernita Glenn-White (Dr. V), a powerhouse educator, speaker, and mentor who knows exactly what it means to turn obstacles into opportunities. After being fired twice in one year, she could have let fear and self-doubt take over. Instead, she saw it as a wake-up call—a nudge to step into something greater. Now, she’s on a mission to help others break free from limitations and own their brilliance. If yo...
Ever feel like life keeps knocking you down just when you’re trying to move forward? In this episode of the Purpose Finder Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Vernita Glenn-White (Dr. V), a powerhouse educator, speaker, and mentor who knows exactly what it means to turn obstacles into opportunities. After being fired twice in one year, she could have let fear and self-doubt take over. Instead, she saw it as a wake-up call—a nudge to step into something greater. Now, she’s on a mission to help others break free from limitations and own their brilliance. If you’ve ever wondered whether your setbacks are actually setting you up for more, this episode is a must-listen.
Dr. V gets raw and real about navigating self-doubt, grief, and the journey to rediscovering confidence. She shares how losing her mother rocked her foundation and how, for a long time, she tried to “think” her way through healing—only to realize that true growth requires heart work, not just head work. We talk about the power of faith, the lessons hidden in life’s toughest moments, and why setbacks aren’t stop signs—they’re just signals to shift. Her journey is proof that your struggles don’t define you—what you do next does.
Now thriving in her purpose, Dr. V uses her teaching gift to inspire others to step boldly into their calling. Whether she’s guiding students to their true passions, mentoring professionals through career pivots, or helping people dream beyond their limits, her mission is clear: No one should leave this world with their potential buried inside them. Her motto? “Bankrupt the burial plots.” Because the world doesn’t need more untapped dreams—it needs you, living fully in your purpose. Get ready for a conversation filled with inspiration, truth, and the push you need to take your next big step!
Timestamps:
00:00 Guide to Thinking and Achieving
05:41 Rebuilding Self-Awareness and Identity
14:44 Personal Growth Drives Professional Success
17:05 Encouraged Curiosity, Unleashed Potential
23:34 Confidence Buried by Grief
28:06 Faith-Driven Self-Help Journey
33:16 Honoring Memories, Moving Forward
39:20 Legacy: Empowering Hidden Brilliance
49:03 Struggling with Belonging and Identity
53:49 Redefining Self Beyond Titles
59:10 Tap Into Your Star Player
01:01:15 Self-Coaching Resources for Empowerment
01:06:38 Finding Purpose Podcast Promotion
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About the Guest
Dr. Vernita Glenn-White—better known as Dr. V! She’s the founder of Glenn-White Global Solutions and the visionary behind The School of Brilliance®, where she helps high achievers, ambitious leaders, and elite professionals break past their personal glass ceilings. Through her signature Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Method, she teaches individuals how to {V.ii.B.E}—Vibrate higher in their Influence, Impact, Income, Brilliance, and Excellence—so they can step fully into their most powerful selves in life, career, and business.
As The Brilliant Solutionist, Dr. V is a Life Expansion Strategist who studies Brilliantology—the science of brilliant thinking. She helps people unlock their untapped potential, embrace their unique brilliance, and expand their life, business, and income. Her work is all about transforming challenges into stepping stones and empowering others to thrive at their highest level.
By working with Dr. V, you’ll learn how to own your brilliance and your breakdowns, embrace both your confidence and insecurities, and step into the next level of your personal and professional life. She partners with high-level professionals, parallel-preneurs, and all-star individuals who are ready to embody their full potential and lead with impact—while creating a life they truly love.
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