Part 2 of Divorce and the Church! Stacy shares the rest of her story and Gods incredible grace in a dark season of her life! Stacy is a divorcee', Mom to her beautiful 25 year old daughter and mentor to women going through the divorce journey. Raised in church and a long time believer, Stacy has a passion to help unmask the shame that women can sometimes feel in the church community when going through a divorce. We know you will enjoy Stacy’s story and her journey toward finding freedom from the...
Sep 20, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Stacy is a divorcee', Mom to her beautiful 25 year old daughter and mentor to women going through the divorce journey. Raised in church and a long time believer, Stacy has a passion to help unmask the shame that women can sometimes feel in the church community when going through a divorce. We know you will enjoy Stacy’s courageous journey to find freedom from the shame she felt surrounding divorce. Stacy can be found encouraging and supporting women via her Facebook and Instagram Social Media pa...
Sep 13, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Last week we tackled a tough topic of Sex and the Church, this week we dive deeper into Shellie's story! You won't want to miss Part 2 of this interview with Shellie Kennedy. Follow our Guest https://www.instagram.com/100percentcrowned/ Follow us Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/ https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi Follow our guest...
Sep 07, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 11
* This episode may not be suitable for all audiences We had the honor of interviewing Shellie Kennedy in a two part series about sex and the church. We get very honest about her story and how God redeemed it. Shellie Kennedy is a life-long Christ follower. She has served in church ministry the majority of her adult life from young marrieds, to missions, to women's ministry, to now single women’s ministry after a tumultuous end to her 14 year marriage. Her forte is reaching the darkest, most hidd...
Aug 30, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 10
How do we forgive and show grace others and ourselves? Join us this week as we discuss this very important topic. Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/ https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi...
Aug 23, 2021•27 min•Season 3Ep. 9
In this episode we talk to Micaela about her own life journey and how she is passionate about helping women find their God given purpose. Micaela is a Wife, Mother, Podcaster, Faith-Filled Mujer, Founder of The Fearless Mujer Podcast and Fearless Mujer Mentoring Program, and CEO of Fearless Mujer LLC. Micaela also attended Liberty University School of Business. Her mission is to see each Latina woman chase her big dreams and step into her God-given purpose. She dedicates her life to empowering w...
Aug 16, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 8
This week we are discussing transition seasons in our life. We all encounter transitions in our lives. How do we get through them and trust that God is working through it? Join us by listening this week! We know you will enjoy this episode. Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/ https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez www.rhondavelez.c...
Aug 09, 2021•29 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Shelley is a self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist, lover of Jesus, and entrepreneur. She is a professional pianist by trade, owns a skincare business, and runs an online community and coaching business for women of faith in entrepreneurship. Shelley is passionate about seeing other women flourish as daughters of the King as they build lives that impact others and glorify God. She and her husband, Bryan, reside in GA with their four kids. Follow our Guest IG- @shelleyctyson/ @cultivate_legacy...
Jul 26, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 6
April Katherman-Redgrave is an author, speaker, blogger, and founder of Beauty for Our Ashes Ministry. As the surviving widow of fallen San Jose Police Motors Officer Michael J. Katherman, April experienced unimaginable brokenness and despair but also witnessed how God redeemed a terrible situation into one of great beauty and joy. Once a school teacher and aspiring educational administrator, April now writes and speaks to encourage law enforcement, widows, the grieving, blended families, and fi...
Jul 19, 2021•23 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Empathy is our topic this week. It’s easy to be sympathetic but empathy can often be hard. We discuss how to be more empathetic and what God says about it. So grab your favorite drink and join us! Facebook Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/ https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi...
Jul 12, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 4
We had an opportunity to interview the very talented Deb DeArmond she is an author, a speaker, and relationship coach—helping others improve their interactions at work and at home. Her first book, Related by Chance, Family by Choice : Transforming Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Relationships from Kregel Publications. Family dynamics are Deb’s passion, and her writing explores marriage, grandparenting, in-law and extended family relationships. Abingdon Press released I Choose You Today: 31 Cho...
Jun 28, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Cecilia Rubio-Watkins is a daughter, sister, wife, mother and motivational speaker to families. Raised in church; she leads worship and teaches in her community. Cecilia can be found leading weekly prayer and encouraging families via her Facebook and Instagram social media page “Your Household”. Recently, she published her first book "Born with Purpose" after the Lord began speaking to her about generations trusting the world systems (media, friends, social influencers, etc) to raise their child...
Jun 21, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 2
We can't believe that we are at our 100th Episode! We had no idea that when we started this podcast it would take us on a journey to help other women. Sharing our own journeys and struggles have helped other women get honest and find purpose in their lives. We celebrate with all of our 24 Carat Tribe and thank each one of you for listening and supporting us! Cheers to 100 more episodes! Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/ https://www.facebook.com/phylismante...
Jun 14, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 1
We had the opportunity this week to interview Eric and Rylie they are the hosts of Rawthentic Radio, a podcast about real conversations most people won’t have. Their honesty and vulnerability about Christianity and life was refreshing and insightful. We know you will enjoy this episode. Follow our guest Rylie Silva https://instagram.com/ryliesilva?utm_medium=copy_link Eric Waterbury https://instagram.com/ewaterbury?utm_medium=copy_link Rawthentic Radio https://instagram.com/rawthenticradio?utm_m...
May 31, 2021•46 min•Ep. 48
This week we decided to chat about “The Thoughts In Our Head” , we wanted to just have a honest conversation about how life has been and share our journey over the last 7 months. We are learning to lean into our stories that are evolving and wanted to share this with our 24 Carat Tribe. We know that you will enjoy this honest conversation about in the growth in our lives! Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/ https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage R...
May 24, 2021•31 min•Ep. 47
We had the opportunity to speak to Andrea M Nyberg, she is a wife and mom passionate about helping you reframe your faith, motherhood and mental health with a both/and mindset. As a Christian who's struggled through the shame and confusion around "having the power of the Holy Spirit" yet feeling powerless against the disorders of anxiety and depression, Andrea offers solidarity that you are not alone if you're struggling, and it's ok to seek medical help as you also look to God for hope and heal...
May 17, 2021•35 min•Ep. 46
We had a great conversation with Jen Jones about leading a significant life. Jen Jones is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. Through her books, courses, conferences and Significant Life groups, she equips and empowers women to create the life they love on the foundation of faith. Jen and her husband Marcus are living this great adventure with their four children in San Diego, California. Jen knows what it’s like to experience the un...
May 10, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 45
We had a great interview with Samantha Morgan, who loves to encourage women with biblical truth. As an infertility survivor, adoptive mom, and founder of Rush to Hope Ministries she serves women through their own waiting seasons; bringing a biblical perspective to the whys, the hows, and the what ifs we live with every day. Samantha will encourage you that in the wait, God is working in our lives. We know you will enjoy this episode! Sparkle on Follow our guest Instagram https://instagram.com/sm...
May 03, 2021•28 min•Season 2Ep. 44
April was the National month of hope, it celebrates the power of hope. In this episode Phylis and Rhonda talk about finding hope when we are in hopeless seasons. We hope this episode encourages and inspires you! Sparkle on! ✨ Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/ https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez www.rhondavelez.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CHn9JmEgFeO/?igshid=11hr7qyxumcew https://www.facebook.com/rhonda.velez...
Apr 26, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 43
We had to privilege to interview Stefanie Rodriguez, she shared her journey with postpartum depression. According to verywell.com , One in seven women experiences postpartum depression. Many women feel they need to suffer in silence,Stefanie wants to bring awareness by sharing her story with others and let them know they are not in this alone. Follow our guest Stefanie Rodriguez https://instagram.com/steviesnicole?igshid=14vb8aqlkw36n Follow our Hosts Phylis Mantelli https://www.instagram.com/ph...
Apr 19, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 42
This week we had the opportunity to interview Susan Neal, an RN, health coach, and Christian who wants to show you how to reclaim your health and ideal weight by giving you knowledge about unhealthy foods, solutions for resolving negative eating habits, and methods to incorporate God into your new healthy lifestyle. When I was fifty I lost my health . I had no idea how precious it was until it was gone. I laid in bed, utterly exhausted, unable to function normally. It all began when an abscessed...
Apr 12, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 41
“Tanya Godsey is a Nashville based Singer Songwriter, Worship Leader, Speaker & Founder of Redeeming The Story Retreats. She is in that seemingly small family of Artists who are gifted and called to function as rare hybrids. As both Minister and creative conduit Tanya shares stories and truth, whether musical or spoken, with the true heart of a Pastor. Her deepest desire is to leave a lasting spiritual deposit in the heart of those who have ears to hear and to facilitate moments that give wa...
Apr 05, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 40
We had a chance to talk to Kathy Howard and discussed how we can be deeper rooted in our faith. A former “cultural Christian,” Kathy Howard now has a passion for God’s Word that’s contagious. With more than 30 years of experience, Kathy has taught in dozens of states, internationally, and in a wide range of venues including multi-church conferences and large online events. She has a Masters of Christian Education from the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary. Kathy is the author of 10 books, inclu...
Mar 29, 2021•26 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Meghan Markle interview with Oprah really brought up some good discussions on mental health awareness, a few weeks ago we had the honor of interviewing Brittney Moses about mental health and the stigma behind it. Her honest conversation about faith and mental wellness was so insightful. So sit back and relax as we discuss this very important topic. Go check out Brittney Brittney Moses is a Los Angeles native, passionate about seeing this generation live on purpose. While in the study of Psycholo...
Mar 15, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 38
This week Phylis and Rhonda discuss the importance of Rest. We often want to bypass what we need mentally and physically. Rest is so important for our souls and when we don’t take the time to rest it takes a toll on us in every aspect of our lives. We hope this episode will inspire you to find the importance in resting. Sparkle on friends! Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/ https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez www.rhondavelez.com h...
Mar 08, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 37
This week we want to welcome our guest Mabel Ninan, she is a writer and speaker. We discussed embracing our immigrant identity, born and raised within the minority Christian community in India, Mabel moved to the United States in 2008 and struggled to fit in and longed for rootedness and belonging, God opened her eyes to the fact that she was a spiritual immigrant too, a foreigner on earth who does not belong in this world. She has a mission to encourage believer to embrace their immigrant journ...
Mar 01, 2021•29 min•Season 2Ep. 36
We want to welcome this weeks guest Courtney Misener, she has worked with non-profits, start-ups, and companies both small and large, to provide tools that promote emotional health, respectful communication, awareness around depression and empathy, self-affirmations and self-care, and how to establish healthy boundaries (with others and ourselves). She is a rockstar/pastor’s wife and the head negotiator and biggest fan of her three very spunky boys. We know you will enjoy this amazing conversati...
Feb 22, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 35
We had the opportunity to talk to Liz Vasquez about love and marriage. Her and her husband have a passion for helping other couples navigate through the ups and downs of married life. We had an amazing conversation about the ups and downs of marriage. Liz and her husband JJ Vasquez founded and Pastors Journey Church in Winter Park, Florida for the past 4 years. Her and her husband have been happily married since 2008. She also homeschools her two boys Justice (8 yrs. old) and Zane (7 yrs. old). ...
Feb 15, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 34
We had an opportunity to interview the 2 Lindas' or as they call themselves Goldie and Rose! We discussed their Linked Personality Guide. We are all made uniquely and understanding how we understand ourselves and the way God created us can really help us in our relationship with others. We know you will enjoy this episode! Linda Gilden is an award-winning author, speaker, editor, writing coach and personality consultant. She enjoys helping others understand their personalities so they can build ...
Feb 07, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 33
This week we are discussing the difference between a coach, mentor and counselor. In life we often need each of these people in our lives, we discuss which option may be best for what season you may be in. Enjoy this weeks conversation and sparkle on friends! Follow our podcast host on their social https://www.phylismantelli.com/ https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/ https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage www.rhondavelez.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CHn9JmEgFeO/?igshid=11hr7qyx...
Jan 31, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 32
