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Wonderfully Made

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Step into your God-given identity, know your value and live the life you were made for. Join author, speaker, and life coach Allie Marie Smith for inspiring conversations with women of faith about mental health, body image, wellness, relationships, intentional living, and so much more. Receive practical wisdom and encouragement to help you thrive and live a wholehearted life of freedom and purpose. Our culture constantly bombards us with lies and pressure to be more, do more, and hustle for our worth. We are here to be that voice of truth that comes alongside you on your journey, reminding you that you are not alone. You are loved just as you are. The world needs you as God made you to be, not as what our culture tells you to be, in order for you to be worthy. If you want to grow spiritually and flourish in your life, this is the podcast for you! Whatever your beliefs or questions about God —you are welcome here. Through our inspiring conversations, you will be empowered to have agency over your life and seek God as you pursue spiritual, mental, and physical wellness. We have seen that self-esteem often falls short on its own. However, believing you are loved and enough in Christ has the power to set you free. Consider us, your friends, here to remind you of your God-given worth and that no matter what you are going through, Jesus is with you and loves you more than you can imagine. No matter what your story or current struggles are, healing and transformation are possible for you. Step confidently in the direction of wholeness, healing, and love as you quiet the voices of the world and tune it to the wisdom of the God who knows you intimately and loves you perfectly. God made you intentionally for a unique purpose, and His eternal plan for you is better than you could ever hope. We believe when a girl or a woman knows God and knows her value, it changes everything. We are here to empower you to become the woman God created you to be. The conversations we share will give you hope that you can overcome challenges, whether it be an eating disorder, depression, or anxiety, and make peace with your body, create fulfilling relationships, and live a passionate life of purpose and significance. We want to help you create a life with God you can’t wait to wake up to each morning. You are a woman of influence with the ability to make a lasting impact on the lives of the people God has placed around you. You have been lovingly and wonderfully made for this time and place in history. Hear from women like Sadie Robertson Huff, Bethany Hamilton, Morgan Harper Nichols, Ellie Holcomb, Jamie Grace, Sheila Walsh, Joni Eareckson Tada, and so many more as they inspire you to live with confidence, faith and courage. This podcast is for teen girls and women of all ages and is produced by Wonderfully Made®, a 501(c)3 non-profit Christ-centered organization dedicated to helping teen girls, and women know their value and live spiritually mentally, and emotionally healthy lives. Our theme verse is from Psalm 139:14: “I praise you because you are fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.” To be fearfully and wonderfully made means that you have immense worth and dignity because God created you. You have been made with love and wonder, and God is worthy of your praise. Connect with us at wonderfullymade.org. We’d love to hear from you! Please subscribe and leave a positive rating and review if this podcast encourages you. Each guest’s views are her own and are not always reflective of our organization.
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Episodes

41: Jessica Munoz

Shining Light in the Dark || Jessica Munoz is the Founder and President of Ho ola Na Pua (meaning “new life for our children”), a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is the renewal of trafficked girls. Jess shares insights into the sex trafficking industry and shares how you can get more involved in advocacy. Be inspired by Jess’s passion to help vulnerable girls and shine a... Read More

Jun 26, 201728 min

40: Liz Forkin Bohannon

Meet the Founder of Sseko Designs || Join us today as Rachel interviews the talented, brilliant founder of Sseko Designs, a fashion brand based in Uganda. Through the sale of beautiful handbags, accessories, and leather sandals, Sseko creates opportunity and community for women globally. Listen in as Liz shares about the conception of Sseko, her motorcycle adventures throughout Uganda, and what it’s like to work... Read More...

Jun 19, 201748 min

39: Nicole Braddock Bromley

The Power of One Voice || Join us as Allie as she interviews her friend Nicole Braddock Bromley, the Founder of OneVOICE and Executive Director of OneVOICE4freedom, a non-profit organization stopping child sex trafficking around the world. Nicole opens up about her story, the four keys to healing from abuse, and her journey towards becoming a modern day abolitionist. Nicole is an author, international spokesperson, sexual abuse survivor, and a... Read More...

Jun 13, 201735 min

38: Lauren Henn

On Startups & Service || Today Lauren Henn joins us to shed light on the startup world, giving us insight into several of the fascinating jobs she’s had over the past few years. She also shares with us about finding healing through service, and how volunteering to help others can ease the blow of suffering a significant loss. Listen in as Rachel and Lauren chat about... Read More

Jun 05, 201738 min

37: Blythe Hill

How a Dress Can Change the World || Blythe Hill is the Founder and CEO of Dressember, a foundation that raises funds to fight human trafficking through a December dress challenge. They have raised over 3 million since 2013. Allie chats with Blythe about her personal story, the story of Dressember and the power a simple idea can have. Something that started as a silly idea,... Read More

May 30, 201733 min

36: Hunter Folsom

Walking Through Open Doors || Join us today as recent college graduate Hunter Folsom shares about her career and vocational paths. Hunter has always been inspired to serve others, which is evident in the roles she’s chosen to pursue after graduation. Rachel interviews Hunter today to learn about the time she spent interning with organizations like Touch A Life and Krochet Kids, and be inspired by... Read More

May 23, 201733 min

35: Erin Weidemann

Female Heroines of the Bible || Join us as Allie interviews Erin Weidemann, Co-Founder and CEO of Bible Belles, a company that helps girls connect with the female heroes of the Bible. Erin shares what we can learn from some of the most overlooked women of the Bible and shares about their book series for girls. Erin also offers some insightful and hard-hitting advice on... Read More

May 16, 201729 min

34: Katelyn Taylor

Small Town Living + Big World Vision || Katelyn Taylor is a native of West Monroe, Louisiana, a small town with a population of 13,000 people. She lives in West Monroe with her husband, their two sons, and a large extended family, and she serves her local community through her work as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Though Katelyn loves so many aspects of living in... Read More

May 08, 201740 min

33: Jess Puccinelli

On Entrepreneurship & Joy || Allie interviews Jess Puccinelli, Founder of Haute-Hope, a socially conscious gifting studio in which every product in each gift box has a cause tied to it or positively impacts the world. They talk about her faith journey, entrepreneurship, the art of hustle and her recipe for joy. Jess shares about her advice to buy less and buy better which she’d give her twenty-two... Read More

Apr 27, 201736 min

32: Priscilla Zelaya & Berthrude Albert

Projects for Haiti || Priscilla Zelaya & Berthrude Albert are the Co-Founders of Projects for Haiti, a nonprofit organization that creates projects that foster sustainable development, impacting both individuals and the nation as a whole. These two friends met in college and share many similarities, including their love for Haiti, and today they give their insight on how to run a nonprofit with structure, strategy,... Read More...

Apr 24, 201732 min

31: Kirsten Haglund

Hope for Eating Disorders & Living Beyond Yourself || Allie interviews Kirsten Haglund, a television personality and commentator who served as Miss America 2008. She also founded an organization which raises funds to provide treatment scholarships for families seeking recovery and freedom from disordered eating. She shares her personal story about struggling with an eating disorder and offers a profound message about what God’s grace in... Read More...

Apr 18, 201734 min

30: Laura Hale

Side Hustle School || Laura Hale has used her digital expertise in fields including commercial real estate and e-commerce management, and in addition to the great work she puts into her day job, she is a side hustle expert who puts her skills to use for projects outside of the office as well. Listen as Laura shares tips for pursuing passion projects on the side, managing... Read More

Apr 11, 201741 min

29: Lauren Scruggs Kennedy

Radiating True Beauty || Allie interviews a dear friend of Wonderfully Made, Lauren Scruggs Kennedy. Lauren is a California girl whose roots are deep in the heart of Texas. She has a love for fashion and wellness and is also a bestselling author who recently launched a dry shampoo called Stranded. She also just founded the Lauren Scruggs Kennedy Foundation, which exists to bring to bring hope, restore dignity, and ignite... Read More...

Apr 03, 201730 min

28: Karli Spence

An Introduction to Occupational Therapy || Tune in today as Rachel interviews her talented college roommate and matron of honor, Karli Spence. Karli is a pediatric occupational therapist who works with children and their families in the Seattle area. Listen in as she shares about helping children meet developmental milestones, achieve their highest level of independence, and, most importantly, live a rich, fulfilling life.

Mar 27, 201739 min

27: Debbie Eaton

Mentoring & The Decade of Exploration | Allie interviews one of her mentors, Debbie Eaton. A mentor and a friend to many, Debbie is a Southern California girl who loves creating and cultivating moments of connection with others. Her passion to encourage and empower women fuels her call to be a champion and mentor to the next generation of women. Debbie and Allie discuss the importance of... Read More

Mar 21, 201731 min

26: Priscilla Santos

Combatting Trafficking Through the Salvation Army || Join us today as we talk with Priscilla Santos, The Salvation Army Social Justice Department Territorial Anti-Trafficking Initiatives Coordinator. Based in Los Angeles, Priscilla is responsible for working directly with some of the most marginalized people in her community. Listen in as she shares how she strives to mobilize supporters domestically and abroad to help end trafficking and foster... Read More...

Mar 14, 201733 min

25: Esther Fleece

No More Faking Fine || Join co-host Allie Marie Smith as she interviews Esther Fleece, the author of the new book No More Faking Fine. Esther shares her story about being an emancipated youth and how God used the timeless art of lament to help heal her and set her free. This book and conversation is your invitation to get gut-level honest with God through the life-giving... Read More

Mar 06, 201731 min

24: Alli Talley & Jessie Simonson

Meet the Co-Founders of 31 Bits || Alli Talley & Jessie Simonson are two of the Co-Founders of 31 Bits, a jewelry fashion that uses fashion to empower women to rise above poverty. Alli serves as the company’s Director of PR & Marketing and Jessie is the Brand Director. Both women graduated from Vanguard University, where they met the three other Co-Founders of their business and... Read More

Feb 28, 201745 min

23: Kate Merrick

Defiant Joy In the Midst of Suffering || Allie interviews her dear friend Kate Merrick. Kate is a writer, speaker, mama of a teen and a toddler. She has been married to Britt for 19 years, and they live in Carpinteria, California. They founded the Reality family of churches, birthed in the heart of a tiny beach town in an old lemon packing factory. In our deep and... Read More

Feb 20, 201744 min

22: Morgan Booth

The Life of a Travel Nurse || Morgan Booth is a travel nurse who is from Chattanooga, Tennessee. She has traveled the world and utilized her skills as a nurse both in vocational and volunteer capacities. Join Rachel and Morgan today as we chat about her unique role as a travel nurse and the incredible ways she’s having an impact on the world.

Jan 23, 201729 min

21: Robin Long

Grace Over Guilt || Allie interviews Robin Long, Pilates instructor and founder of The Balanced Life. With each new year that rolls around, we often place pressure on ourselves to get even more fit or finally reach our ideal weight. Robin offers a refreshing message of grace over guilt. She shares about her personal struggles with food and body image and what helped her overcome them and get... Read More

Jan 17, 201732 min

20: Christyn Wilkins

A Peek Into the Wedding Planning Industry || Christyn Wilkins is the Co-Founder of We Tie The Knots, a luxury wedding planning company with franchises in Georgia, Colorado, Massachusetts, and North Carolina. Christyn’s career initially began in sports broadcasting in Los Angeles and through a series of events, she and her husband ended up in Denver, where We Tie The Knots was born. Listen in... Read More

Jan 09, 201736 min

19: Erin Loechner

Chasing Slow: Courage to Journey Off the Beaten Path || Allie interviews Erin Loechner, a former Los-Angeles-based art director/stylist. Erin has been blogging and speaking for more than a decade. They discus what it truly means to “chase slow” and “journey off the beaten path.” Erin also shares her personal tips for navigating your relationship with blogging and social media. Erin’s heartfelt writing and design work has been... Read More...

Dec 12, 201633 min

18: Lennon Flowers

Redefining the Dinner Party || Join us today as Rachel interviews Lennon Flowers, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Dinner Party, a community of mostly 20- and 30-somethings working to pioneer tools through which young people who’ve experienced significant loss can use their shared experience as a springboard toward living better, bolder, and more connected lives. Listen in as Lennon imparts insightful wisdom and... Read More...

Dec 05, 201639 min

17: Juliandra Durkin

Meet our Blog Manager || Allie interviews Juliandra Durkin, our blog manager who works as a full-time film producer for Penn State sports. Juliandra opens up about her struggles with perfectionism and the pain of her parents’ divorce. She shares about her passion for anti-trafficking work as well as advice she would share with her younger self.

Nov 28, 201630 min

16: Kate Hildebrandt

Lessons from a Life Coach || Kate Hilderbrandt wears a lot of hats. By day, she’s the Innovation Manager on the Field Ministry team at The Mission Society, a non-profit organization that seeks to connect those called to cross-cultural ministry with areas of need in the world. By night, she is a certified life coach who specializes in asking deep questions in order to help... Read More

Nov 21, 201637 min

15: Jenny Simmons

What It Means to Be Made Well and Live Whole || Allie interviews Jenny Simmons, author of the book Made Well: Finding Wholeness in the Everyday Sacred Moments. Jenny is a dynamic storyteller and lover of people who uniquely sees God’s redemptive hand at work in the world around her. She is a sought-after musician, author, speaker and Bible teacher. Allie and Jenny discuss what it... Read More

Nov 14, 201630 min

13: Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss

Overcoming Mental Health Challenges | Allie interviews Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss, a social entrepreneur, Founder and Owner of Link of Hearts. Link of Hearts is a lifestyle-brand that raises awareness for depression and makes inspirational handmade products in Los Angeles. Elizabeth is also a mental illness survivor and now, as a result, is a big advocate for mental health. We discuss her personal story about struggling with a mental health challenge, and... Read More...

Oct 25, 201638 min

12: Nancy Borowick

Through the Lens of a Photographer || Today we are thrilled to feature talented photographer, Nancy Borowick, who shares insight into her life as a professional creative, one who shoots for the likes of The New York Times amongst other fantastic publications. In her interview Nancy tells us about her career, her travels, her adventures, and her deeply personal passion project about the incredible legacy left... Read More...

Oct 18, 201647 min

11: Emily Dean

The Truth About Beauty || Allie interviews Emily Dean, a wife and mother of two enjoying life as a speaker, writer, life coach, and founder of Verity Vareé. Through their “reveals,” Verity Varee takes everyday women and gives them two photo-shoots and an interview, with the purpose of telling their story in a beautiful, unique way. Emily shares her personal story and what she believes it means... Read More

Oct 10, 201632 min
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