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A Storied TableEmotions | ADHD & the Inner CriticText me! Tell me something good!Have you ever wondered if those critical voices inside your head might actually be your greatest enemies? I had a bit of a breakthrough on my recent weekend at Base Camp—a retreat created by Jen Jett Barrett of the Well Summit.Listen and hear about this stat I learned about where people see God as angry, distant, and critical. Honestly?... That number made way too much sense. As I sat with it, I started to see the connection between my ADHD and the constant self-talk that say...2025-05-2935 minA Storied TableADHD | Still Wired DifferentlyText me! Tell me something good!I was diagnosed with ADHD as a young teenager, but somewhere along the way—especially after some frustrating (and frankly, infuriating) college experiences—I quietly walked away from the label and everything that came with it. I talk about how ADHD showed up in my life back then, why I started to question the diagnosis altogether, and how a recent podcast series called Climbing the Walls reconnected the dots for me in ways I didn’t expect.This episode is a detour from our originally planned stories from Italy—but when...2025-05-0840 minA Storied TableIntention | A Weekend AwayText me! Tell me something good!Ever feel like life has you and your spouse running on autopilot—barely syncing up beyond the "have-to-know" daily details? I get it. A few years ago, a random podcast episode turned into one of the best decisions of our marriage: an intentional weekend away to reconnect, dream again, and actually plan for the life we wanted.John Maxwell said it best: "When you live each day with intentionality, there’s almost no limit to what you can do. You can transform yourself, your family, your commun...2025-03-0621 minA Storied TableFriends | The Gift of the Call OutText me! Tell me something good!Have you ever had a friend point out something about you that you totally hadn’t noticed before?Was it a shock? Or—let’s be real—did you actually know but just chose to ignore it?Friends play a lot of roles in our lives, but the best ones? They’re the ones you can trust with the call out. The kind that’s honest, maybe a little uncomfortable, but always wrapped in love.This idea never really crossed my mind—until recently. And once I started...2025-02-2023 min
A Storied TableGather25 | The Greatest Story You Can't Put DownText me! Tell me something good!Imagine… Every continent. Every Denomination. Together across 25 hours on March 1, 2025. As I sat there listening to Jennie Allen and ALL the passion flowing out of her, I wished you could have been there with me. I knew I could tell you about it, but there was no chance I could fully share about Gather25 in the same compelling way Jennie does. I am so excited to be able to share these clips with you so you can hear straight from the visionary herself. Enjoy!Resources + Refe...2025-02-0630 minA Storied TableThe Pivot | Working a New WayText me! Tell me something good!This episode is a lead-in explaining how learning to work differently enabled me to share an incredible worldwide event and leader with you. I have never truly been this honest and open about my faith. It’s something I’ve only ever shared with my closest friends. I’m learning to open up more. It’s taken a crowbar, but I’m getting there! And since you’re here at the table, it looks like you’re now part of that circle. Yay! I’m so glad you’re here...2025-02-0612 minA Storied Table#57 A New Thing and the Story Behind It, Part 1Text me! Tell me something good!Have you ever looked back at the events or stories of your past year and finally realized how it all connects together? It took looking back, and zooming out before you could actually see the bigger picture. I did, and it finally dawned on me that certain things in 2023 were the jolt I needed to get me to make some big shifts. Unfortunately, not all jolts are painless. But, I feel like all these things came together and they are the reasons for the new way I've been doing...2024-09-0620 minA Storied Table#58 A New Thing and the Story Behind It, Part 2Text me! Tell me something good!Have you ever heard certain concepts, even appreciated them, but couldn't relate to them at all? Have you ever had an unexpected slowdown in life that makes you feel like you're not just slowing down, but you're actually going in reverse? Have you ever felt life taking you on a totally new trajectory, but have no clue where you're headed? Me. I have. Both hands are raised right now. You too? Come listen and check out what I learned that I did know, what didn't know...2024-09-0625 minA Storied Table#59 Why "A Storied Table?"Text me! Tell me something good!Life is a lot, and (God love ‘em) kids add an extra level of crazy. You never stop, and every ding from your phone induces another level of anxiety - whether it’s a negative notification from the news or a text from the groomer that you forgot to pick up the dog… again. It's like you're juggling more than actually living, and you’re left wondering where the heck all your joy went.As much as you want to some days, you know you can’t throw in t...2024-09-0611 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#500 How to Navigate Adult Friendship BreakupsTell me if this sounds familiar: You have “this friend”… and perhaps this is someone you’ve known forever, maybe you saw each other through some tough times, but at this particular place in your life, this friendship has been feeling strained, frustrating, and sometimes downright toxic. But you guilt yourself saying, “Well, we’ve been friends since college” or “Am I a dick if I don’t want to be there for her anymore?” If that sounds at all familiar, you are in the same boat that many people find themselves in when they reach their 30s and 40s and beyond...2024-02-0247 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#498 – 7 WAYS TO FOLLOW THROUGH ON YOUR GOALSAt the start of every year, it’s likely you get pumped up and excited to make some serious change. You decide on a handful of things that you are GOING to conquer this year, god-damn-it! But what actually makes those goals a reality? Throughout my 15+ years in this work, I have found that noble intentions have very little to do with bringing goals to fruition. Good ol’ fashioned gumption and desire are not enough to make your dreams come true. [sad trombone] In fact, a recent Inc.com article indicated that only 8% of people actually accomplish their...2024-01-1539 min
The Bloomera Podcast | Personal Growth, Breaking Cycles, & Healing Trauma (your BLOOM ERA)Bold Boundaries: How to Powerfully Say No, Speak Up for Yourself, and Set Strong Boundaries with Amy Green SmithWe are talking all things BOUNDARIES. This is the final episode of my series with Amy Green Smith. Whether you're joining us for the first time or have been following along with the rest of this series, you're in for a treat. Amy teaches us how to powerfully say no, how to set (and enforce) boundaries with others, and how to overcome guilt associated with any pushback.
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In this empowering episode, we dive into the world of radical personal empowerment and self-worth with a certified life coach, hypnotherapist, and communication expert, Amy Green Smith. Amy is a sought-after figure known for her uncommon blend of irreverence, wisdom, and humor, and she shares her insights on helping individuals find their voice.
Amy sheds light on the powerful experience of witnessing women come together to overcome challenges related to people-pleasing, speaking up, and struggles with self-worth.
She dives into the importance of...2023-11-1622 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#496 - How to Have Difficult Conversations (Without Losing Your Mind)Ever wonder why having difficult conversations causes soooo much anxiety, often leaving you tongue-tied, frustrated with how you’re getting your point across, and down-right bummed-the-fuck-out? It can be super stressful to approach a sticky topic with someone in your life, especially if you are anticipating a less than enthusiastic response. Believe it or not, there are actually a handful of things you can do to totally shift in your approach in order to get your message across in a MUCH more effective way. You know, without throwing your partner’s shoes at them. This episode targets 8 steps y...2023-10-3040 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#495 - 9 Ways to Control Your Tone of Voice + Communicate EffectivelyEver feel like you’re expressing yourself like a #boss and the other person is like, “Why are you yelling? Please don’t scream at me.” And then you’re all, “Whaaaa?! I’M NOT SCREAMING!” Or have you ever addressed something with your partner/bestie/co-worker and they told you your tone was a bit harsh? Um. Yeah. Me too. Recently, a listener reached out to the show and asked how she could better control her voice when talking about serious issues with her husband. Often we think we are being crystal-fucking-clear about WHAT we are saying to another per...2023-10-2338 minA Storied Table#56 Hidden Barriers in Business & LifeText me! Tell me something good!“I’ve never had anyone care enough, to spend the time, and help me figure out what was really going on underneath what I thought was holding me back.” These were Ashley’s words to me after we finished her Breakthrough Session. It was that moment that I knew I was meant to help more women like her. Ashley is brilliant, strong, unbelievably resilient, and she can even be a bit intimidating at times. So when we spent the time to uncover what was really going on, you could...2023-09-2120 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#492 - 10 Simple Ways to Start Believing in YourselfJust believe in yourself, they said. It will be easy, they said. Good vibes only, they said. So, why-the-hell does it feel like it will take an act of god to actually believe in yourself!? If you’ve ever found yourself wondering why self belief feels so damn illusive, you are certainly not alone. I mean, if you’re worried about what others think about you and you constantly find yourself spinning off into the land of “what ifs” it can be hard to simply tell yourself “you’ve got this” and actually believe it, amiright!? In this week’s...2023-09-1844 minA Storied Table#55 Finding Clarity & Direction After Life’s StormsText me! Tell me something good!Tarah faced more in a few years than most do in a lifetime. After losing her sister to breast cancer, her mother to early onset Alzheimer’s, and realizing all her writing had virtually disappeared, Tarah needed a massive break. Tarah learned a lot about herself over the past several years. I’m so glad The Collective was able to be part of her recovery and path forward as she’s stepped back into the writing world. In this episode, she shares how working with The Collective helped h...2023-09-1426 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#491 - 6 Ways a Strong Self-Worth Affects Your RelationshipsRecently, in one of my programs, the topic came up about how our relationships start to change as we get further and further into personal development. Sometimes you come up against some opposition from a handful of peeps in your life who don’t really love the “new, empowered you”… The “you” who is setting boundaries. The “you” who is standing up for themselves and knows how they deserve to be treated. But… something we haven’t talked about as much on the pod is the multitude of other ways that your relationships start to change as you begin to grow and...2023-09-1136 minA Storied Table#54 The Problem with Entrepreneurship | Analysis Paralysis & Brain FogText me! Tell me something good!Would you like your very own yellow brick road? Sounds great, right!? A guided path with friends that help you get where you're going. I wish! Instead, we usually find those few precious, uninterrupted minutes, to get some work done and we find ourselves completely paralyzed, sitting in a fog, trying to figure out where exactly we're going with this business and how the heck we're going to get there!Today’s episode sums up our season 4 kick-off theme, The Problem with Entrepreneurship. Going after big things is hard...2023-09-0712 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#490 - 6 Ways to Tackle Disempowering Perfectionism + Catapult Your Self-WorthI used to flippantly refer to myself as a Perfectionist and oftentimes I would refer to it being a badge of honor. As I got older and my anxiety increased, I realized that being a chronic perfectionist was actually STEALING my joy instead of making my job easier. But, how does one just stop being a perfectionist? Perhaps you find yourself in the same boat; Vacillating between being SOLD on the idea that everything has to be just perfect and the conflicting desire to let things “go with the flow” or just be “good enough”. If you’ve found yo...2023-09-0446 minA Storied Table#53 The Problem with Entrepreneurship | The Urgency to Do It AllText me! Tell me something good!As a wife, a mom, and an entrepreneur, have you ever been stuck in your overwhelm?That need to get it ALL done? It's time we start taming that sense of urgency. Seriously, don't we already have enough on our plates?! Why add a whole huge topping of shame too.Taming that overwhelming weight hanging over us is as simple as a few steps. The tricky part is remembering to use them. Listen and let's work through this problem with entrepreneurship together! 2023-08-3114 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#489 – THE SUBCONSCIOUS MIND + WHY YOU DON’T FEEL ‘ENOUGH’Have you ever wanted to change a belief about yourself and so you gather up all your new-founded enthusiasm and hope and begin diligently repeating positive mantras to yourself? But your enthusiasm is short-lived because the minute you begin speaking kindly to yourself, your inner shit-talker jumps in and tells you how ridiculous this whole self-talk thing is and how cute that you think you can do a damn thing about your lack of self-worth. If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at someone telling you to “just think positively” and you’re like, “Wow! I never thought of...2023-08-2843 minA Storied Table#52 The Problem with Entrepreneurship | The 1-Woman-ShowText me! Tell me something good!The problem with entrepreneurship is that we feel like we have to do everything ourselves. But do we? Or is that just a trap we fall in to? We have to be proactive, defensive even, to avoid that trap we are all guilty of. Being a mom and a business owner (while also wearing about 15+ other hats on a daily basis) is hard enough! Listen to learn how you can dodge that trap and get the relief that comes from finding your people. Talk soon!2023-08-2511 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#488 – THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FEELING ‘NOT ENOUGH’ + BELIEVING YOU’RE ‘NOT ENOUGH’ AND WHAT TO DO ABOUT ITHave you ever had a situation where you were super disappointed, hurt, or overwhelmed and you jumped to the conclusion that you must certainly not be ‘enough’? Perhaps you’ve been having a difficult time finding a job and the stress you’ve been feeling has you non-stop thinking how you mess everything up. Or that you simply aren’t smart enough. Or maybe you had a friend distance themselves from you and you interpret the hurt you feel to mean you aren’t worth being friends with. When we are feeling uncomfortable emotions, it can be so easy to i...2023-08-2137 minA Storied TableUPDATED TRAILER :: Season 4 kicks off today!Text me! Tell me something good!It's taken a hot minute, but season 4 is finally underway! Expect a few format changes, some very special guests, and even more stories of what's happening inside our online membership, The Collective.Come find us on Insta @inside.thecollective and be sure to drop a DM and say hello. I'd love to meet you! We have a LOT of new changes coming to help you take your business from passion project to hard core income starting this fall. I can't wait to fill you in on all of i...2023-08-1702 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#487 – THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SPEAKING UP + YOUR SELF-WORTHWhen I’m a guest on podcasts, I am frequently asked, What does speaking up have to do with self-worth? What is the connection? What do they have to do with one another? I get it… It seems like we silo many personal development topics without looking at how they directly connect with one another. Or how they impact one another. In this episode, I discuss how the act of speaking up for yourself or establishing boundaries can directly influence how worthy you feel. Think about it like this: Do you think most people who are confident, love...2023-08-1443 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#487 - THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SPEAKING UP YOUR SELF-WORTHWhen I’m a guest on podcasts, I am frequently asked, What does speaking up have to do with self-worth? What is the connection? What do they have to do with one another? I get it… It seems like we silo many personal development topics without looking at how they directly connect with one another. Or how they impact one another. In this episode, I discuss how the act of speaking up for yourself or establishing boundaries can directly influence how worthy you feel. Think about it like this: Do you think most people who are confident, love...2023-08-1443 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#478 - The 4 Pillars Of Self-Care + How They Influence Self-Love=>> HANG WITH ME IN MEXICO? EARLY-BIRD PRICING THROUGH TOMORROW! You’re scrollin’ through Insta or Facebook and you see all these lovely inspirational memes about self-care and making yourself important and you’re like, “Yeah, lemme just book a facial. That should help me feel less stress from my shit job.” If you’ve been cynical about self-care, honey, I feel you. Self-care’s online reputation would have you believing that taking care of yourself is all about mani/pedi’s, bubble baths, and massages. While these things definitely fall in the self-care category, there are actually WAY more ways to...2023-01-3037 minThe Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#475 - 7 WAYS TO FOLLOW THROUGH ON YOUR GOALSAt the start of every year, it’s likely you get pumped up and excited to make some serious change. You decide on a handful of things that you are GOING to conquer this year, god-damn-it! But what actually makes those goals a reality? Throughout my 12+ years in this work, I have found that noble intentions have very little to do with bringing goals to fruition. Good ol’ fashioned gumption and desire are not enough to make your dreams come true. [sad trombone] In fact, a recent Inc.com article indicated that only 8% of people actually accomplish their...2023-01-0946 minThe Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#470 - 6 Ways to Manage + Recover from Holiday StressEven though the holiday season is supposed to be all merry and bright and full of glad tidings, it’s quite certain that you’ve found yourself engaged with total overwhelm, buckling from the stress, and dangerously approaching burnout. Although fun and festive, it can take a sheer act of god to keep you from losing your ever-lovin’ mind during the chaos of this time of year, amiright!? If it’s not the multitude of gifts to buy or the food to prep, then it’s surely the family drama or workplace obligations that bring you to your break...2022-12-0547 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#469 - 6 Ways to Deal with Grief During the HolidaysEver feel like you just can’t quite enjoy the holidays because you’re in the middle of an emotional shitstorm that seems to make the season trying, stressful, and overwhelming? Maybe it’s your first holiday after being newly divorced. Or maybe it’s the fifth Christmas without your beloved mother, and you can’t seem to understand why it’s still so damn hard for you. Or perhaps you just moved your family across the country and although it was an amazing decision for you, you still find yourself incredibly nostalgic, overly emotional, and sensitive. If any of th...2022-11-2845 minThe Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#468 - How to *NOT* Lose Your Shit with Your Family this HolidayAhhhhh, the holidays. The lovely time of year where your mom pesters you about why you don’t go to church anymore. Or your aunt gives you shit for not having kids or not being married. Or your uncle gets in a heated (uncomfortable) “discussion” about gun rights. Your favorite, amiright? Or perhaps you’re dreading the impending convo where your bro asks you for money. Again. Even though the holidays are supposed to be merry and bright, they can often be the most stressful when it comes to dealing with our families. Enter years of baggage, a shit-t...2022-11-2146 minThe Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#466 - 7 Ways to Amp Up Your Self-ConfidenceApplications are open now for my Mexico Retreat! Ever see super confident people and wonder how-the-hell they became so sure of themselves? Ever wonder if they were just born that way or if someone taught them or if some life experience shaped them into that person who oozes confidence and self-assuredness? However they came to that state, you could sooo get in on that action, amiright? In this episode, I dig into 7 super easy ways to build confidence immediately. You don’t have to read an entire book or become a totally self-help guru to lear...2022-11-0740 minA Storied Table#50 Different is BeautifulText me! Tell me something good!Did I ever think my 50th episode would be a conversation about boobs? I did not. But, is it fantastic? YES. IT. IS!!!I love this podcast. I love the women I get to meet, and I love helping share their stories. But this episode, it hits me in a different way. There is so much significance for women, female founders, breast disease, female entrepreneurship, love of diversity and acceptance, women empowering women, love of fashion, and for the love... HUMOR - because you’ve got to have h...2022-10-1355 minA Storied Table#49 Juggling Plates on a Hamster Wheel... fun times!Text me! Tell me something good!What a visual, right?! Has your 2022 felt the same? similar? We are about to close out season 3 here, and I'm really curious to hear if you've had some of the same realizations that I have... or maybe you've come to the same "I'm over it" place too. If so, I making a big suggestion that will help us all out! Listen in. If you agree, I want to hear from you so email or DM me. Talk soon!AK..............................................................................Have you checked out...2022-10-0612 minA Storied Table#48 Being Too Much & Not EnoughText me! Tell me something good!Do you ever wrestle with being too much and not enough at the same time? Yes?... Great! We're meant to be friends, and thank goodness for women like Jenn Jett Barrett! Jenn is the founder of The Well Summit and all its moving and growing parts. Come listen and learn why she's lovingly referred to as a "Dream Defender" and how she encourages and equips other women to do the same. If you need encouragement, inspiration, and fun conversation, we've got you covered this episode! He...2022-09-2939 minA Storied Table#47 Collective Update :: Master Classes Begin!Text me! Tell me something good!This week is just a short quick update! We're kicking off a fantastic new feature in The Collective. Our Master Class Series starts this Thursday, September 29th @ noon and I'm giving the details in this short episode. Listen to hear more!This is a free benefit to members of The Collective, but we have a special offer for those of you who have yet to join.Use this link and we will give you your first 30 days on us!...2022-09-2606 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[DIAL AN EXPERT] EP#461 - Dealing with Parental Trauma with Alexa Rae SchieferWe’ve all heard of our inner child, right? That wounded inner child who is still reckoning with incidents occurring in our childhood. But, have you ever heard of your “outer child”? Tell me if this sounds familiar: You are going back home to visit your family and the minute you get around your parents, it’s like you’re 16 all over again. You’re angsty, everything is unfair, and you just want to burn incense and listen to music, yet hanging out with your fam makes you want to lash out and yell and scream and maybe break a lava lamp...2022-09-1958 minA Storied Table#46 The Miracle in the MovementText me! Tell me something good!Hold on to your hat, people… Today we're visiting with Katie Walker and she’s bringing the heat!This lady is SO much fun! Katie is an actress, producer, author, and public speaker with a heart to empower men and women to walk in their purpose.Now, there are encouragers out there… and then there’s Katie. This woman speaks life in a way that inspires world changers and makes you believe that the impossible is 1,000% possible!She is a gift, and a light, and I hop...2022-09-0851 minA Storied Table#45 The Scrappy Road to Divine SuccessText me! Tell me something good!This week I get to visit with another Brand Partner from The Collective. Kennen and her husband, Marcus, created Marken Media where they help the business owner who doesn’t have the time to do it all. Now, that is a statement we can all relate to!Here’s the great part… they specialize in taking established businesses from outdated to modern, elevating their brand with creative websites and bold marketing.I can’t wait for you to hear the story of how the...2022-09-0151 minA Storied Table#44 Purpose & Light :: The Collective RetreatText me! Tell me something good!Come Retreat with Us!This week we’re giving you a full look at the purpose of The Collective Retreat, who it’s for, why it’s different, and the details on ALL the “fun” elements we have sprinkled through out our few days together. It’s going to be SO MUCH FUN! Visit this link to learn see the details and the agenda for the Fall '22 retreat. ** We still have 1-2 spots available for the September 15-18, if you wa...2022-08-2534 minA Storied Table#43 OCEAN Programs :: Taking Entrepreneurs from Ideas to ImpactText me! Tell me something good!Does combining skills + character = success? Inside OCEAN programs, it’s a definite yes!This week I’m visiting with Hailey Hite from OCEAN, a training community for entrepreneurs where they focus on practical business skills needed and combine them with timeless wisdom so participants can start and lead a sustainable business without the pressure of figuring out on their own.Fun Fact: The Collective was born through the OCEAN Genesis small business training program. And now, seeing how far we’ve come, so quickly, I wonder h...2022-08-1837 minA Storied Table#42 Freedom Fleur :: Breaking FreeText me! Tell me something good!Today we’re bringing back one of my all-time favorite people and guests, Kirstie Fleur. Kirstie and I became friends just before she moved to Nashville, but the distance hasn’t kept us apart or kept us from being huge advocates for each other. Watching this woman and the incredible mission she’s on is nothing short of awe-inspiring! But recently she’s decided to face heartbreaking trauma from her past. Trauma that’s left deep wakes in her life from a very young, innoc...2022-08-1149 minA Storied Table#41 Kate & Mae :: Two Pearls full of LightText me! Tell me something good!Today, I have two extra special and likely, unexpected guests. So many of us have heard of the many businesses that came about during the quarantine… well, these 2 young ladies have blown me away with their business savvy!Let me introduce Kate and Mae, 2 sisters who’ve created a line of jewelry inspired by verses. And Behind the jewelry, they inspire girls to shine their light with various programs like their Kate and Mae ambassadors.Kate and Mae are known for their precious elastic bracelets and rings, and c...2022-08-0429 minA Storied Table#40 The Sweet Slowdown of Summer???Text me! Tell me something good!It's just me this week with a short episode talking about what we (or at least what I) expect of summer and how drastically different it looks by the end of the sunny season. This episode came to me on our family vacation. We and our very close friends have rented 2 RVs and driven from La to TX, down to the Mexico boarder, NM, and are now headed back. It's been a whirlwind adventure and by this point (with a day and a half left) I'm just about spent. We...2022-07-2911 minThe Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#453 - Keeping Love Alive - A Peek Inside Our Relationship - Part 2Ever wonder what it really takes to maintain happiness in a long-term relationship? I mean… don’t passions just naturally fizzle and fade for every couple? Aren’t happy couples just for fairy tales and movie magic? Think about it… It’s HIGHLY likely you know very few couples who have been together for a long period of time who actually still really like each other. I believe there is a reason for that. For many of us, there has never been a handy manual on how-the-hell to communicate, get your needs met, or work on vulnerability. Amiright? Most...2022-07-2551 minThe Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#452 - Keeping Love Alive - A Peek Inside Our Relationship - Part 1Ever wonder what it really takes to keep love alive long-term? Ever see happy couples and wonder what-the-hell their secret is? (I mean… Considering you’re ready to strangle your spouse… ). In the twenty-five years we’ve been together, Mr. Smith and I have consistently and repeatedly been asked what our secrets are to not only a long-term marriage but a happy one. Plenty of people stay together, but it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that they aren’t all that happy… maybe just okay… and sometimes flat-out miserable. So, what does it really take to...2022-07-1851 minA Storied Table#39 A Peak Inside The CollectiveText me! Tell me something good!Have you been watching all the information rolling out about The Collective and found yourself a little curious? This episode gives you all the main details so you can get a quick, clear idea of what it's all about. Listen and learn just how we plan to help so many independent, solo-working women who are clearly 'made for more than all the chaos they manage.'Link for Retreat Information: https://insidethecollective.com/the-retreat Link to the episode with AK & Jess (the full story of The Collective): ht...2022-07-0714 min
The Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] EP#450 - When *NOT* to Speak Up + When Grace + Kindness Don’t WorkIf you’ve hung around these parts for a while, you’ll know that one of the cornerstones of my philosophy is that you can deliver damn-near any sort of information (no matter how difficult) to another person as long as you handle yourself with grace and kindness. I talk much about speaking up for yourself, saying “no”, establishing boundaries and kicking people-pleasing to the curb. But, are there ever any instances when people-pleasing may actually save your ass? Yes, actually there are. Believe it or not, there are a handful of instances when speaking up for yourself...2022-07-0448 minA Storied Table#38 Success to Significance | The Gap at Sawmill MeadowText me! Tell me something good!Tammy and her family are using their own experiences to create something that will profoundly impact the lives of so many young adults seeking direction for their next phase of life. The Gap at Sawmill Meadow is a 9 month gap experience for new adults offering Christian discipleship and mentorship while living together in a renovated lodge in southern Colorado. Designed for those new adults who grew up knowing Jesus and currently feel trapped by expectations of what “should” come next, our vision is to cultivate wholeness for the mi...2022-06-1346 minA Storied Table#37 Our TerminalText me! Tell me something good!I met Sarah a few months ago and when I learned how she turned her mother’s devastating terminal cancer diagnosis into a way to see joy in life, I knew I had to learn more about her non-profit, Our Terminal. She’s helping others experience peace within the sorrow, joy within the pain, and hope within the heartache. Of course, end of life discussions aren’t on the top of anyone’s list of conversation topics, but I have no doubt you’ll enjoy this story of how she c...2022-06-0943 minA Storied Table#36 Live to FlourishText me! Tell me something good!I can’t wait to introduce you to a new friend of mine! Brittany Seabury is a certified professional coach, speaker, and facilitator. As the founder of Flourish Coaching, she is passionate about helping women connect with who they are and where God is taking them. Brittany coaches high-performing women of faith, helping them get free from fear so that they can live the life God created them for. You can follow her on Instagram @_flourish_coaching_ and on Facebook @flourishwithbrittany.For more inform...2022-06-0943 minA Storied Table#35 BIG News :: We're launching The Collective!Text me! Tell me something good!I'm sure you've noticed. We’ve made a few updates to the podcast! “Collective Light” is now “Inside the Collective” where you have the chance to get to know some of the amazing women inside The Collective!The Collective offers working women, like you, a focused community platform with resources and shortcuts so you can stop spinning your wheels, get the traction you crave & a clear path forward so that you can move into your purpose. You’ll get all the details in this first episode of this season. W...2022-06-0953 minA Storied TableEps. 34: Have you heard of Pinners? It's where inspiration comes to life!Text me! Tell me something good!What if there was an easier and even more fun way to create those Pinterest projects and where you get to do them with your daughter, best friends, or that great group of moms you always have so much fun with? Well, let me introduce you to Pinner’s… a conference where inspirations come to life! About a month and a half ago I learned about Pinner’s from a friend and I thought the idea was brilliant. I attended the conference in Texas. It was so impressive...2021-11-0450 minA Storied TableEps. 33: Holy Yoga!Text me! Tell me something good!The name grabbed my attention right away, but just as fast... my head cocked to the side. I knew right then I was about to go down one heck of a rabbit hole. I wanted to know more.I came to learn that Holy Yoga is a practice that clearly helps the mind and the body, but it puts a whole new emphasis on the soul. Holy Yoga is absolutely intriguing, so I was ecstatic when I was able to set up an interview with its founder and...2021-10-281h 02A Storied TableEps. 32: Our Favorite Yoga Pants WarriorText me! Tell me something good!It really does take a great friend to help us sift through life. I feel lucky to know Elizabeth Anne Kilpatrick. She's the friend who's been there and done that and offers all the perspective under the sun that comes with that journey. Now, combine that with the fact that she is a brilliant mother, wife, professor, editor, business(es) owner, and a very loving friend, and that makes her the perfect person to help us digest all we've discussed this season! Today, we're just two friends tal...2021-10-2147 minA Storied TableEps. 31: The Foods We Choose... how to be a more informed consumer.Text me! Tell me something good!Meet my adventure loving, farming friend, Alicia DuCote, who has a wealth of knowledge on food, nutrition, and a huge passion to help us all become more informed consumers. This episode comes with a ton resources for you! Just keep scrolling! Alicia's Energy Bite Recipe:1C mother’s rolled oats (organic rolled oats)1/3 C ground flax seed1C dark chocolate chips ( or raisins)1/3 C local honey1/2 C organic peanut butter (creamy or crunchy) ** She likes Jif because it has low...2021-10-1449 minA Storied TableEps. 30: The Story Behind the Products We UseText me! Tell me something good!Have you ever heard of "clean washing" or "green washing" when it comes to the products you use? Do you ever wonder if companies focus more on what's trending and less about how they can help you? I've been confused and a little frustrated not knowing how to decipher all the information that comes at us on the regular. That is why I loved getting to know Dr. Christopher Caires and why I can't wait to share this episode with you. Dr. Caires is a chemist who's ca...2021-10-0750 minA Storied TableEps. 29: The Time Management BattleText me! Tell me something good!In the past two episodes, we've talked about one of the biggest hurdles... how to attempt to manage life and the time needed to do it all. If you put me and a ticking clock in a ring, I promise you that clock will win every single time. Jessica Henning and Anna Dearmon Kornick both came into my life this past year, and I'm SO glad they did. They've helped me learn so much on how to navigate my calendar and my life in general. Th...2021-09-3025 minA Storied TableEps. 28: It's About Time... Literally.Text me! Tell me something good!Meet Anna Dearmon Kornick. She hosts a podcast for ambitious women seeking better work, life, AND balance called, "It's about time." Clever, right?!Anna is a firm believer that busy is not a badge of honor, and that success and stress don’t have to go hand in hand. On her weekly podcast, she shares time management tips, productivity strategies and real-life advice to help YOU make the most of your time.Are you ready to step away from the overwhelm and spend time on what matters most? ...2021-09-2345 minA Storied TableEps. 27: Living on Purpose with PurposeText me! Tell me something good!Do you want to live intentionally? Motivated? Moving toward your goals in life? And maybe even get some help saving your sanity? Jessica Henning is a wife, boy mom x4, creator of the Purpose Planner, and designer of JH creative. Today we talk about why and how she launched her planner, and how she goes over and beyond for the community of women she's created through this business. She has such a passion to help women who are juggling multiple roles in life. Listen to hear how she cr...2021-09-1544 minA Storied TableEps. 26: A Journey, A Farm, & A Vision to Spread HopeText me! Tell me something good!One of the best parts of creating this podcast was being introduced to Kelly. She is one of those people who's soul truly shines from the inside out. She and her family have been on a journey not only through helping 2 of their 4 children work through pretty significant health difficulties, but also because they up and bought a farm a couple years ago! I love how they share all parts of their lives with others. They are on a mission to help and spread hope to other fam...2021-09-0943 minA Storied TableEps. 25: Our "Life Outside the Box" StoryText me! Tell me something good!We've always called our oldest son our "out-of-the-box boy." Luke is one of the coolest kids you'll meet. Today, I'm sharing his story with you. While we certainly don't have all the answers, I've always believed that parts of our story have the potential to help other families in the same or similar boat. I'm sharing all this to explain why we're beyond thrilled to announce a new development to help so many more families beyond our local reach! Please listen, share, and visit www.in...2021-09-0248 minThe Bold-Faced Truth Podcast[AMY SAYS] 17 Ways to Start Taking Up Space EP#408NEW FREE WORKSHOP ~> How many times have you NOT spoken up because you were afraid of what someone may think? How many times have you not fought for the raise you deserved? How often have you apologized or beaten yourself up for your own body? How do you tweak your posture when you’re dealing with someone aggressive and domineering? How often do you disrespect your time by allowing others to be late or demand things of you last minute? All of these scenarios (and many more) indicate how comfortable you may be Taking. Up. Sp...2021-08-3047 minA Storied TableEps. 24: Living a Locally Minded Lifestyle—Wherever You Are.Text me! Tell me something good!The Scout Guide is an amazing resource helping you live like a local in over 60 markets in the U.S. I love their passion to offer you access to their network of Scouted artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs in your own town or your favorite destination. You must visit them at TheScoutGuide.com to see their city guides to discover local businesses, get to know local entrepreneurs, and learn how to enjoy the communities to the fullest.The beauty of their editorial content is as gorgeous as guides t...2021-08-2640 min