My guest this week is Cary Heise, executive director and founder of Designed for Joy, which provides women in crisis with stability through employment and support. Cary grew up in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and has lived most of her adult life in Raleigh. Her faith and international mission experience working with women’s artisan co-ops in Central America and Africa inspired the birth of Designed For Joy. Cary is a serial entrepreneur and has founded small several businesses around creating community f...
Nov 23, 2022•50 min•Ep. 325
My guest this week is Robert Craig, an innovator, entrepreneur and creator of Robert Craig Films. He has a long history of taking start-ups and guiding their growth to become successful companies. Before he produced movies, Robert founded Gutterglove in 1996, the leading gutter guard supplier in the U.S. In 2019, he founded Robert Craig Films to produce inspirational and hopeful movies that make people smile and bring a high level of entertainment with spiritually uplifting storylines to the vie...
Nov 16, 2022•43 min•Ep. 324
My guest this week is Traci Barrett. She was one of the founding members of the national cable network, HGTV. Traci enjoyed the exciting and amazing ride of taking an idea and turning it into a billion dollar media empire. But almost two decades later, with a family and plenty of life ahead, success was no longer the beacon it once was. Traci took a risk and walked away from the comfort of corporate life to embark on a soul-searching journey – one that would answer her questions, validate her in...
Nov 09, 2022•53 min•Ep. 323
My guests this week are Jessica Honegger and Liz Bohannon. Jessica is the author of Imperfect Courage and founder of the socially conscious fashion brand Noonday Collection. Liz is the founder of Sseko Designs, an ethical fashion brand that works to educate and empower women. She is also the newly named chief growth officer of Noonday Collection. Today we're talking about the merge heard around the fair trade world that happened this summer when Noonday Collection and Sseko Designs came together...
Nov 02, 2022•50 min•Ep. 322
My guest this week is David Pruitt, a first-generation college graduate from UNC-Greensboro. As a senior leader in the U.S Bicycle industry, he served on the board of “People for Bikes,” a national organization with 1.3 million members that works to make riding a bicycle in America safer, easier to access, and more fun. A licensed CPA, David started his business career in an entry-level accounting position before advancing to first CFO, then CEO, of Performance Bike, for a time the largest cycli...
Oct 26, 2022•58 min•Ep. 321
My podcast celebrated its 6th birthday at the end of September, and I’m blown away by how far I’ve come and how far this show and you, the listener, have come. If you’ve been here awhile, you’ll know that every 10 episodes I do a special show or topic. This week’s show is episode 320, so let’s jump into my thoughts on influencers and what it means to influence people. 3:03 – Influencers I loathe the term influencer. If someone calls me that, I will immediately reject that. That suggests I have m...
Oct 19, 2022•16 min•Ep. 320
My guest this week is Bethany Tran, Founder + CEO of The Root Collective. She is an accidental entrepreneur who believes passionately in the power of business and consumers to change the world and make it a better place. Her mission is to build a better future through retail, and she believes that jobs can change the world. This is Bethany’s second time on the show. 5:37 – Bethany 201 Her business is almost 9 years old. The pandemic has caused some struggles, but they made changes to keep their ...
Oct 12, 2022•47 min•Ep. 319
My guest this week is Jane Hanson, an Emmy award winning television journalist and coach who has spent over 30 years helping people learn to communicate better. She focuses on three core elements: what you say, how you say it, and how your body language keeps it all in sync. Jane has hosted programs on cable channels and private satellite broadcasts, covering nearly every subject, from healthcare to food to finance to religion. And she is a frequent speaker, emcee, host, and panel moderator. 3:5...
Oct 05, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 318
My guest this week is Stephanie Flies, who is passionate about building local communities. She is the Founder & Director of City Mom Collective, growing the network after founding its original site, Scottsdale Moms Blog, in 2009. Now living in the greater Minneapolis area, she oversees the national network by spearheading growth strategies, sales initiatives, and shepherding and encouraging an ever-increasing number of moms managing individual local parenting websites. She is married to Alan...
Sep 28, 2022•49 min•Ep. 317
My guest this week is Chanel Dokun, an author, life planner, and relationship expert trained in marriage and family therapy. Through her speaking and coaching, women get clarity on their life purpose so they can unlock their potential and build a life they love. In addition to working with clients one-on-one, Chanel is the co-founder of Healthy Minds NYC, a thriving group therapy practice in Manhattan. Prior to her work in mental healthcare and coaching, she worked in publishing at Hearst Magazi...
Sep 21, 2022•48 min•Ep. 316
My guest this week is Liz Bell Young, a writer, experience designer and mother of three in Cincinnati. Author of the memoir, “ In the Wide Country of Love ” and creator of the Anthropologie-distributed Haven Magazine, Liz is an MFA graduate of The School of the Art Institute of Chicago and The University of Cincinnati. She is a contributing author for The Magnolia Journal, Artifact Uprising, Darling Magazine, HERE Magazine, and Procter & Gamble. Liz’s upcoming book on building havens is repr...
Sep 14, 2022•58 min•Ep. 315
My guest this week is Jen Smith, a personal finance expert and author of the Amazon best-selling book The No-Spend Challenge Guide . Jen and her husband paid off $78,000 of debt in less than two years making well under 6-figures. She talks about it on her blog, Modern Frugality , and as the co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast . 3:07 – Jen 101 Jen’s podcast teaches people how to spend. She believes people can live a life they love with the money they already have. 9:48 – Money mindsets We think...
Sep 07, 2022•56 min•Ep. 314
My guest this week is Selina Ho, founder & CEO of Recloseted, a company that is working to transform the harmful fashion industry. She learned she had to do her part after learning the devastating truths behind garments. Selina gathered a team of all-stars — from sourcing experts to material scientists – and leveraged her own business experience working at startups and Fortune 500s to help amazing slow fashion clients. When she’s not working, Selina loves to hike and snowboard, meditate/do y...
Aug 31, 2022•46 min•Ep. 313
My guest this week is Katelyn Beaty, an editorial director for Brazos Press. She loves words and believes they can change the world. Katelyn is a Midwest native living in New York City and has written for The New Yorker, The Washington Post , The Atlantic , and The New York Times on topics such as politics, gender, and theology. She is cohost of the Saved by the City podcast and previously served as print managing editor at Christianity Today. She’s the author of Celebrities for Jesus: How Perso...
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 312
My guest this week is one of my best friends in the world, Sharon Hodde Miller. Sharon is an author, co-pastor at Bright City Church in North Carolina, and she teaches about faith, culture, and the Bible. She is a wife, mom to three kids, and lover of all things Disney. 5:09 – Sharon 201 This is Sharon’s second time on the show. She has spent the past two years pastoring her church during a pandemic and homeschooling her kids. 8:23 – The Cost of Control book Sharon’s latest book, The Cost of Con...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 311
Today’s show is an extremely requested episode. My husband, John, is a financial advisor and is here to answer all your money questions. Many of you have emailed and DMed me asking for this episode, so let’s jump into it. 3:11 – Why take financial advice from John? John is a financial advisor and owns a media company, Third Wheel Media. He migrated from journalism to interviewing financial advisors. He decided to do the job himself. 5:45 – John’s financial lessons Both of John’s grandfathers wer...
Aug 10, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 310
My guest today is Michelle Fortin, an award winning broadcast journalist, speaker, comedian, and actress. Her energetic personality and quick wit keep audiences entertained and encouraged. She routinely emcees events and conferences, and gives keynote addresses on motherhood, relationships, and faith. She's made numerous TV appearances on shows like Good Morning America, TODAY, The List, and Inside Edition. In 2019, PHOENIX Magazine named her among the "Great 48" – a list of the Valley's Most In...
Aug 03, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 309
My guest today is Josh Block, president of Block Imaging, a second generation family business in Lansing, Mich., specializing in refurbished imaging equipment, parts, engineering service and mobile solutions. A few areas Josh focuses heavily on are: fostering a culture where people thrive and in turn serve and bring value to the healthcare community; inviting people into investing in a worthy mission and writing an uncommon story; and challenging, encouraging, and equipping people to become more...
Jul 27, 2022•52 min•Ep. 308
My guest today is Marcy Gregg, an abstract oil painter, author, speaker and survivor. Her life changed forever in 1990 at age 30 after a serious complication arose during the birth of her third child, leaving her in a coma with little hope to survive. Marcy miraculously woke up days later, only to believe she was 17 years old. Much of her memory was gone and she was left with the daunting task of rebuilding her identity in a life she did not recognize. Marcy was determined to make the most of he...
Jul 20, 2022•48 min•Ep. 307
My guest today is Paige Allen, a pastor, a speaker and writer. She’s passionate about opening doors for others to have “a-ha” moments in scripture. Paige is known for her sometimes-hilarious yet vulnerable storytelling that disarms in order for truth to settle in hearts. Paige grew up as a pastor’s kid, and although she thought she would try and stay away from vocational ministry, she’s now served on the same church staff wearing multiple hats for more than 17 years. Currently, Paige serves as e...
Jul 13, 2022•54 min•Ep. 306
My guest today is Cody Foster, the co-founder of Advisors Excel in Topeka, Kan. His company has a mission of helping good financial advisors become great business owners so they can help people enjoy an amazing retirement. Since they were founded in 2005, they’ve grown from three founders to about 800 employees, making them one of the largest employers in Topeka. They’ve been named a great place to work for four years. 5:10 – Cody 101 Advisors Excel sits between financial advisors and insurance ...
Jul 06, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 305
My guest today is Terra Mattson, a licensed marriage and family therapist who has helped thousands of women, couples, and families at every stage of their journeys over the past two decades. She is also the visionary leader of a one-of-a-kind trauma-informed women’s conference that addresses issues women face in the church today. Terra and her husband, Jeff, are the founders of Courageous Girls and the counseling and organizational development firm Living Wholehearted. Making their home just out...
Jun 29, 2022•58 min•Ep. 304
My guests today are David Ashcraft and Dr. Rob Skacel, the authors of a new book, What Was I Thinking? How to Make Better Decisions So You Can Live and Lead with Confidence . In this new book, David, the pastor of a large and influential church, and Rob, a licensed psychologist and executive coach, encourage readers to embrace risk and to live their lives to the fullest potential, in order to both run and finish the race with no regrets. David is Senior Pastor of LCBC (Lives Changed By Christ) C...
Jun 22, 2022•59 min•Ep. 303
My guest today is Noell Jett, the creative force behind the popular Jett Set Farmhouse, which you may have seen on Instagram and TikTok. Noell shares the unbelievable story behind her beautiful 3,700-square foot custom farmhouse in Florida – built by hand and savvy influencer marketing – and the key strategies she learned while overcoming a difficult past. Since her husband Daniel is a contractor and she has a love for all things home, it is no surprise they dreamed of building their own home si...
Jun 15, 2022•44 min•Ep. 302
My guest today is Bobby Gruenewald. He is a Pastor and Innovation Leader at Life.Church, a multisite church based in Oklahoma. He is also the founder of the YouVersion Bible App and a former entrepreneur, making and selling two multi-million dollar online companies. 5:47 – Bobby 101 His focus is stewarding YouVersion. His background is eclectic, and he started as a Christian rapper in high school. He also studied finance. 9:01 – Writing rap songs Bobby wrote a rap song, and it resonated. He went...
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 301
Oh my goodness, it’s EPISODE 300!!! I can’t believe we have made it to 300 episodes! Normally, each week I sit down with an incredible entrepreneur, business owner, community leader, activist, author or speaker, and I find out their story and how they are using their gifts to change the world. But today is a big deal. I started this podcast in summer 2016, nearly six years ago. I never believed I would have made it this far. In honor of episode 300, I am answering listener questions, my husband ...
Jun 01, 2022•47 min•Ep. 300
My guest this week is the incredible Whitney English. She believes that anyone can live a beautiful life. She believes that gratitude is the birth place of joy, that people matter, that love is the answer and that if you’re real, you can’t be ugly. Whitney has bootstrapped two businesses to seven figures, has a degree in interior design, has studied management at Parson’s in New York City and has had her work featured in O Magazine, the Wall Street Journal and the Today Show. Her new book, A Mor...
May 25, 2022•55 min•Ep. 299
My guest this week is Dr. John Delony, a bestselling author, mental health expert, and host of The Dr. John Delony Show. He has two PhDs and more than two decades of experience in counseling, crisis response, and higher education. John's goal is to help people navigate tough decisions, improve their relationships, and believe they are worthy of being well. He has a new book out, “ Own Your Past, Change Your Future .” 3:34 – John 101 John’s a husband, father of two, has chickens and dogs and live...
May 18, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 298
My guest this week is Liz Brunner, the CEO and founder of Brunner Communications and best-selling author of Dare to Own You: Taking Your Authenticity and Dreams Into Your Next Chapter . Liz is sought by high-profile people and organizations to build meaningful reputations and powerful brand identities within their markets. She is also a frequent speaker at corporate conventions. In 2020, Liz launched her podcast, Live Your Best Life with Liz Brunner , where she shares stories of recreation. All ...
May 11, 2022•53 min•Ep. 297
My guest this week is Garrett Underwood, Founder/Executive Director of Seed House Project, a live-work home for at-risk youth. He is also the owner of Malachi Clothing, a well-known Christian Clothing company in Southern California. Garrett oversees all programs within the Seed House Project. His goal is to reinvent the transition for youth to adulthood using technology and new innovative ideas to create change within the homelessness in LA. He has now housed more than 100 people, and he has cre...
May 04, 2022•41 min•Ep. 296
