Send us a text We’re so excited to have Ashley with us on WVN Chats today! This incredible Mom of 3 speaks candidly about the highs and lows of quarantine and shares the meaning behind her life-giving hashtag, #okatestmomever. Coming from a high achieving, very successful woman, Ashley chats with us about how she has had to redefine what success looks like and how achieving feels different this season. During this current reality that we’re all facing, it’s so important to be intentional about t...
May 27, 2020•47 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Send us a text Today on WVN Chats, Grace joins us from Australia and chats about what life has looked like for her throughout the dramatic changes of this season. Before COVID-19, Grace had been living in the US for 3 years then had to catch a last minute flight to get home before border closures and restrictions. Grace opens up about what it's been like to move back in with her parents, graduate her college program online and reach those emotional ‘tipping points’ that we’ve all experienced ove...
May 20, 2020•30 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Send us a text It is such a privilege to have Alina join us today all the way from Japan! Alina grew up in Eastern Washington but has recently relocated to Japan to teach English. Alina shares inspiring insight into what it’s been like to live in a foreign country during this time and how she has found joy through appreciating ‘the little things’ in life. This season provokes a full spectrum of emotions and Alina shares how important it is for our mental health that we express these good, bad an...
May 13, 2020•34 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Send us a text We are so excited to chat with Esther today and hear about her move to another state to help out a non profit organisation during this pandemic. Esther shares positive, hope giving insight into what it’s been like to leave everything that’s known, quarantine with another family and stay emotionally healthy during this time. Esther speaks candidly about establishing boundaries and becoming aware of what drains us and fills us throughout this season. After listening to this episode,...
May 06, 2020•27 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Send us a text Kailie joins us on WVN Chats to share about how her priorities and perspectives have shifted in the midst of canceled wedding plans and moving interstate during this worldwide pandemic.Kailie’s courage, flexibility and joy during this season is incredibly inspiring! We know you will be encouraged by this episode. Follow us on Instagram.com/thewovenstory
Apr 29, 2020•29 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Send us a text Brooke Warren was born and raised in Michigan where she is currently studying pre nursing and empowering people with food allergies through her phenomenal modified recipes published on her instagram @thesweetmitten. Food allergies are REAL and significantly impact how our bodies operate but cutting out our allergies doesn’t have to mean that our diet becomes boring or our food tastes bland. Brooke chats with us about amazing food substitutions and how to stay healthy during this u...
Apr 21, 2020•32 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Send us a text Lauren Mitchell is a Kentucky girl living in the Pacific Northwest. She is a respiratory therapist, fabulous Seattle Eastside photographer, and a joyful mom. She is currently working in a hospital in Seattle area in the midst of this Covid-19 epidemic. She loves pausing to have joy in the life she is creating. We talk about how this is affecting our lives and the hope we see in the midst too. In this episode she shares her perspective on how she is handling this quarantine situati...
Apr 16, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Send us a text Courtney Watson is an amazing women in her 20’s, who is super social, enneagram 7, was away in Africa for 2 months, & who came back in the middle of the Covid-19 epidemic. Right when she was hoping to reconnect with family and friends, she found herself stuck at home. This episode shows how she is walking through not feeling alone, how she is occupying her time, how she is finding the beauty in this chapter of her life. She is finding joy in what she does have instead of the f...
Apr 14, 2020•20 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Send us a text Thais Valdizan is a mother, and business women that lives in Lima, Peru with her teen daughter. She is living in a country wide lockdown situation with the Corona Virus pandemic. They also have strict curfews, certain times for people to go to the store, and dealing with unprecedented times. You will hear from her how she finds hope in the midst of a challenging situation and how she incorporates positive things into her everyday life. Together friends here at www.thewovenstory.co...
Apr 09, 2020•24 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Send us a text Annie is a co-founder with her sister Terrie and they founded the company, Olea & Fig @oleaandfig on Instagram. They help women from all over the world launch their business with support, marketing, & strategy, through one on one brand coaching, and cultivating community. I love what she shares in starting her business, “I WANTED TO MAKE A LIFE, NOT JUST A LIVING.” She shares about her experiences as a women entrepreneur, and a small business owner. She shares how you can ...
Apr 07, 2020•21 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Send us a text Got to connect with Casey Sperte, a married mom of 4 kids, and hear her heart and perspective about how she is navigating this health pandemic. She wants you to know that you are not alone. Casey explains how its ok to sit in your emotions and feel them before moving on. In this episode she helps explain how to raise resilient kids during this quarantine and also afterwards. We are not going to look back and wish we homeschooled more. Together friends here at the www.wovenstory.co...
Apr 03, 2020•22 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Send us a text Hear from an incredible young women in her 20’s as she navigates going through this virus outbreak and dealing with social distancing. There is so much to learn from this health pandemic no matter how old or young you are. Katie Van Ginkel brings so much HOPE in a time where we are need it. @katievanginkel is in a 20's and is currently living in Seattle, WA away from her family. She lives with a group of gals and has so willingly join us on WVN Chats to share her experience and st...
Apr 01, 2020•17 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Send us a text Hope in the midst of the unknown. In this series, Woven Chats I got to sit down & talk over our phones remotely with the amazing Emilie McCormack. She is a mom of 5, incredible pastor with her husband Brian, homeschooler mom, and is the kind of friend you want to share life with! Emilie shares about finding HOPE in the midst of a crisis. Her tips and wisdom is so encouraging in a time like this. It was an absolute privilege to turn on the mics and enjoy coffee with @emiliemcco...
Mar 27, 2020•27 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Send us a text “You can’t always prevent bad things from happening by having open communication with your kids or those close to you allows space for trust, security and safety!” While in Los Angeles we got the privilege to sit down with Liya Mehl and hear her powerful story of reconciliation after immense pain. Liya shares how bringing things to the light takes away from any power that they have over us. We are so encouraged by who Liya is and VERY inspired by her plant based cooking tips to ch...
Mar 25, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text “Be the friend who shows up no matter how difficult it is to be with someone in pain!” On today’s episode of The Woven Story, Charity joins us to share about how she found peace amongst physical pain. She gives super practical tips on how WE can all rally around each other and help one another in times of need. We know you will be inspired and empowered by Charity’s story just as we were! We would LOVE to hear from you! Please leave a review here to share with us your feedback and...
Mar 11, 2020•39 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text “You don’t have to be the most ‘polished’ or the prettiest girl in the room to be immensely valued. Your confidence should not be defined by what you look like on the outside by who you are on the inside!” Aiko joins us on The Woven Story to share her journey of finding freedom from emotional abuse and gives us valuable insights as a social media expert. We’re so inspired by how she shifted her mindset towards gratitude and believe that you will be too! Here at The Woven Story, we...
Mar 04, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text “I didn’t realize the depth of my childhood trauma until I was in my 30s. Trauma rewires neurological pathways in the brain and for a long time I thought I was crazy because I was having such severe anxiety.” In this episode of The Woven Story, Anya Phillips opens up about her childhood trauma and shares her journey of recovery with such vulnerability, strength and hope. Anya’s story is evidence that circumstances do not have to define who you are. www.instagram.com/thewovenstory...
Feb 26, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text One of the best advice Noelani was given was to have an open mind. There is so much more value you can get when you take away your expectations and just jump into something new with an open mind. You allow yourself to be fully present and to have a fresh and new experience instead of setting yourself up with preconceived notions and expectations.
Feb 12, 2020•37 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text “I’m tired of longing for what’s to come and regretting what was-- I desire to just be fully present in the NOW.” - Tiffany. We’re so grateful to have sat down with Tiffany Geiser and can’t wait for you to hear her empowering story of overcoming depression and choosing to start fresh. Tiffany opens up about what depression looked like for her and shares about how she found peace again. www.instagram.com/thewovenstory...
Feb 05, 2020•52 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text “It was scary moving away from home and away from family... something I’ve learned is that friends can be like family is you let them” - Grace Fuller In this episode, Grace shares on identity and her experience of moving to America into a season of unfamiliarity, we are sure Grace’s story is going to encourage and inspire you. Be sure to follow us on instagram.com/thewovenstory...
Jan 29, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text “My biggest challenge was choosing to walk into the unknown; to leave the known and embrace the unknown!” We’re incredibly inspired by Nicole Druskovich and know that you will be so impacted after hearing her story about moving her family across the world and stepping boldly into the great unknown. Nicole shares incredible wisdom about overcoming loneliness and stepping out of your comfort zone. Instagram.com/thewovenstory...
Jan 22, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text “Everyone has something to offer and bring to the room but if you don’t bring it, the room misses out!” Kennesha is the creator of Restoration House--a home and lifestyle brand + blog focusing on creating spaces that fulfill beyond the aesthetic and that speak to the restorative aspects of home. We know you will be inspired and empowered and forever changed by Kennesha’s story just as we have been! You can find Kennesha online at RestorationHouseBlog.com and on Instagram @restorat...
Jan 15, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text Join us for a behind of the scenes episode of Season 2, as we hear from the host/found of The Woven Story, Christy Zylstra. instagram.com/thewovenstory
Jan 08, 2020•14 min
Send us a text “I decided to not sit and wallow in self pity; I control the story that I tell myself!” Thuy Rees is a woman who refuses to give up or lose hope no matter what life throws her way. In this episode, Thuy shares about her daughter’s health journey and how she has chosen to not allow the challenges to defeat her or steal her joy. Here at The Woven Story, we want to rally around you and your tribe to join our community! Your story has the power to inspire, empower & change lives. ...
Dec 11, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text This episode is Part 2 of 2 We can’t wait for you to hear the last part of Alyssa Galios story on miraculous new life and unconditional love. Get your tissues ready, Alyssa’s story has left us changed for the better. Here at The Woven Story, we want to rally around you and your tribe to join our community! Your story has the power to inspire, empower & change lives. Be sure to follow us on instagram & facebook to get connected + stay in the know about what’s coming up. www...
Dec 02, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text This episode is Part 1 of 2 “My husband’s illness caused us to re-evaluate our priorities in life. We could be making all the money in the world but at the end of the day, the only thing that matters are our relationships!” We can’t wait for you to hear from Alyssa Galios who shares with us about her journey with heartbreaking loss, miraculous new life and unconditional love. Get your tissues ready, Alyssa’s 2 part story brings all emotions to the surface and has left us changed f...
Nov 25, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text “Be intentional with the words that you use.. there is POWER in your words. There are always ears listening, including your own.” - Candace Candace Oliver is an absolute superwoman; mom of 4, wife to her amazing husband Bryan, business owner, media influencer, professional model and community builder. There’s never a dull moment in the Oliver household and Candace embraces all the action with open arms. The Oliver family is blended and they live right here in Seattle, Washington. ...
Nov 13, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text “There is great freedom in forgiving someone who hasn’t even apologised yet!!”- Nicole Hopper It has been so inspiring to sit down with Nicole Hopper and hear about how she's triumphed over pain and reconciled relationships all the while navigating motherhood. In this episode of The Woven Story, Nicole and Christy chat about freedom and how fulfilling life is when you’re not just in survival mode. We’re so excited for you to join us and believe that you will be left encouraged and...
Oct 30, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text Friends I am so excited for our guest today! She is simply incredible & I am so thrilled you get to meet her and hear her story... my dear friend Amy Sullivan grew up in America’s Northwest and she can usually be found with oat milk coffee in her hand, engaging in a deep conversation with somebody in her world! No matter what life looks like, in the seasons of celebration or seasons of pain and grief, Amy has a deep-rooted CONFIDENCE that good will come out of the circumstance...
Oct 23, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text “My daughter has inspired me to breakdown walls of insecurity! She challenges me to try new things as she doesn’t let fear stop her!” - Kristine Strom Kristine Strom is a phenomenal woman and her story will leave you inspired and super encouraged. Here at the Woven Story we chat with Kristine about what it looks like to raise confident kids and get the very most out of life. “Every woman has something to offer— all we have to do is look beyond ourselves and connect with people!” -...
Oct 14, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 5
