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$The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 34. Self-Doubt as a MomFrom sugar habits, continuing grief after the kids leave, to finding blessings in every season with your kids, this episode has sooo much jammed into it. It will give ya some laughter, some advice about doubting your mothering skills, a quote that rocked Anne’s world about perfectionism and everything in between.We chat today:Looking for the joy and inspiration where you areHow we need to encourage each other in the Empty Nest seasonThoughts from listeners of the show What to do with the...

2025-11-2631 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 33. When Your Kid Visits (for the 1st time after going away to college)Today we are checking in on Becky, her thoughts and feelings after The First Visit of her kiddo coming home for the first time after moving away for college. This is a VERY emotional time for moms (and kids) and Becky is sharing the things she wishes she would have done to care for her heart and things that are now working better. This episode in the last half reads a little like a big sister heart to heart/therapy session with Anne!You’ll hear us share on:What it feels li...

2025-11-1125 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 32. Botox & Aging Bodies ThoughtsHow do you feel about your body as you age? Loaded question, we know! Today we are talking about body image as you age. Level 5 (turning 50) can bring up a whole host of feelings and today we are sharing our thoughts and experiences with aging. Remember, what works for one woman to feel confident in her current body will look different for another. You’ll hear today:NOT should you or should you not do things but rather our experiences with aging The different ways different women feel...

2025-10-2830 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 31. Becoming Irrelevant and Invisible to Society (and being okay with it)Today’s episode will start with a big time giggle on the expense of Anne. She’s sharing what can happen when you aren’t aware of current lingo and then she and Becky discuss the deep questions those embarrassing moments can bring up. The reflection, the wondering of things like, “Who is paying attention to me? Am I okay with being irrelevant?”You’ll hear today:The wrestling that comes with once being someone who strives, to now simply not caring or having that ambition anymoreThe lack of information...

2025-10-1429 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 30. The After Math of Dropping Them Off at College - Now What?That thing that was once waaaayyy in the future has come and gone now for Becky: dropping her oldest off at college. It’s hard. It’s weird. It’s abrupt. It’s hopeful. It’s rewarding. And everything in between.Today we are chatting about redefining your role as a mother and your relationship with kids as they get older and enter new life seasons. There definitely are wise and not so wise ways to do this!Things you’ll hear today:What changes when you become your child’s guide

2025-09-3029 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 29. Inspiring New Beginnings for Moms (fall edition)Back to school season is in full swing right now. New school supplies, check. New teachers, check. Fresh starts for kids AND moms? Also check!Today we are diving into the pros and cons of summer vs the regular school year. Each time of year brings a different set of challenges for moms but also unique blessings! You'll also find inspo in this conversation and practical ideas to help you discover the exciting next chapter of your life as a daughter of God.You’ll hear today:What we love ab...

2025-09-1626 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 28. Real Time Talk: How Becky is ACTUALLY Feeling During the Summer Before Her Daughter Leaves for CollegeToday is a unique style episode: we recorded this in real time for you! We thought it would be insightful to interview Becky on how it’s feeling IN THE THICK OF THINGS. Sometimes with the passing of time, our recollections of events and attached emotions can dim … so why not check in while the hard thing is happening? This special and emotional episode (grab the tissues!) reads sorta like a counselling session or big sister talk between Anne and Becky. Perhaps some of you are in the very same boat as Becky and if so, we pray...

2025-09-0227 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 27. More Money For Yo Self Once They Fly the CoopToday is the episode about finances. Oooohhh, yes. We are going there. How to think about spending money on yourself. It goes much deeper than buying new things but uprooting thoughts about not being worthy of being invested in.We talk today:How we turn around and take money and time that was once spent on our kids and now being okay with spending it on ourselvesSomething Anne looks back on, wishing she and her hubby had done on top of date nights when the kids were growing up

2025-05-2732 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 26. The Danger of Trying to Rescue Your Kids from ChallengesThough we really wanna, it’s not helpful to our children when we try to rescue them all the time. So much learning comes from them taking responsibility for the consequences of their choices. So much growing into the person they need to be, who are okay and successful without us.Today we chat about:A funny story where Anne admits she was wrong in advice she gave to her adult kid (all our cat lover friends will love this one!)How it looks to actually let yo...

2025-05-1329 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 25. The After Party of the Empty Nest with Kate BattistelliToday we have our first guest episode … wooo who! Author Kate Battistelli (yes, Francesca’s mom!) joins us to talk about her book The After Party of the Empty Nest. As her website says, “As you begin your empty nest, you’re not only leaving your child behind, but the life you knew so well.” And that our friends, is why this season is so darn hard at times. It makes sense why we feel like a fish out of water! It’s braaaannndd new territory. You’ll hear in this episode:Why being mom i...

2025-04-2928 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 24. Advice for The Summer In Between Everything ChangingIt’s that time of year where some are a little antsy for summer to come and school to be over. But that’s not the case for everyone in the family: mom can be dreading the buffer summer between college days beginning. Check out today’s conversation to hear how our thoughts on the “time bomb ticking” of things never being the same again.We chat today:The desire to smother your kid as the end of their high school career looms What to expect in th...

2025-04-1530 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 23. Turning 50 and Crying About AgingNew decade, new milestone. It comes with birthday cake and parties but also sometimes comes with imposter syndrome. “Am I too old to be relevant in my industry?!” What happens when you don’t feel like the “cool old woman” anymore but just the “old looking woman?”Today we chat about:Struggling with aging and looking olderThings we personally invest in to feel more confident in our appearanceHaving fun with your appearance as you transition into older yearsWhy it’s not wrong to fig...

2025-04-0130 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 22. Date Your Kids = Having Adult Kids Who Still Come to You for AdviceWe hear alllll the time about the importance of dating your spouse but dating your kids is actually just as key! If you desire to foster a relationship with your kids so that when they are grown they still willingly seek you out for comfort and advice, this episode is for you, friend.Tune in to hear about:What it looks like to date your kidsTwo environments that often make kids open up for heart to heartsThe power of asking questions when communicating...

2025-03-1827 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 21. When You Don’t Know What to Do Next in LifeToday Anne is getting vulnerable about the confusing season of life she is currently in. We pray this conversation helps you feel not alone in being unsure what’s next and that you know there is no shame in wrestling with this!We chat today: About Becky’s book on purpose and her wisdom on how to help people find their purpose The tension of having hope and despair side by side Figuring out if God is leading you to do something or not The beauty of w...

2025-03-0427 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 20. Getting Back to YOUWe chat on this podcast about guiding our kids through transition seasons but it’s not all about your kids. And we sometimes lose sight of that, with all the daily responsibilities that come with parenting. But once your kids are launched, there are some big questions to answer like: who am I outside of being their mom?We talk today:How to shift your callingMourning the loss of being a mom as part of your identity Why it’s healthy to invest in yourself for the sake...

2025-02-1829 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 19. But Do They Know They Are Loved? (and why being a perfect parent doesn’t need to be the goal)As mothers of teens and adult children, we are realizing we have less and less control over our kids' lives. And maybe instead of striving to be a perfect parent, a change in goal would be wise.We chat today about:How God is the only perfect parentAdvice for stressful seasons with your high schoolersA powerful quote Anne’s mom used to say about parenting Cranky moms and how to deal!The power of asking your children to give you extra grace on...

2025-02-0426 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 18. How to Know What is a Big Deal for Your Senior Kid (and what balls can actually be dropped and it will.be.okay)Some things don’t actually matter in the long run. What happens to our kids in these formidable years ARE important … but not everything is going to mark their lives forever. Today we are talking about how to balance helping your kids thrive but not stressing them out with extreme pressure to succeed in senior year in all the categories.We dive into today:How culture normalizes moms stressing out their kidsThe role comparison between moms leads to how we treat our childrenAnne’s hindsight of what she would do dif...

2025-01-2127 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 17. Practical Skills to Teach Your Kids to Help Them Be Successful Humans Once they Leave HomeDo your kids know how to write a cheque? Boil water for pasta? Balance a budget? Sometimes we get so focused on teaching our kids these heart concepts, like God LOVES YOU UNCONDITIONALLY! Yet, we forget to teach them how to do their laundry or fix a tire. Today we are chatting about: The value of teaching your children to write thank you notesSkills we were brought up knowing that kids these days lackWhy Anne told her kids they didn’t have to work...

2025-01-0732 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 15. Hobbies SchmobbiesSuddenly with the kids gone you have more downtime. Today we are chatting about how to fill your time, in ways that fill you up personally, but also eases the bittersweetness of having an empty home. We chat about:A funny way that Anne has become her mother (ahem, a hobby Anne found out she loved that her own mother loved)Ideas of creative hobbies to try to make your free time enjoyable and meaningful The importance of having interests of you own (besides work or your kids)Our ex...

2025-01-0131 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 16. Expectations of an Empty Nest VS RealityConfession: It’s HARD when the kids are GONE. Like really gone. You know, when they are fully moved out and won’t be bouncing back for summer break from college anymore since they now have a place of their own. Today we are chatting about how our expectations don’t always match lived out experiences for Empty Nesting. And how the grief of your kids leaving can appear in surprising ways and how each kid leaving will hit a bit different. Check out today’s episode to hear:Will your house be cleane...

2024-12-2431 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 14. Things to NOT do Once Your Kid Moves Out for CollegeShould you hold off on turning their room into a crafting room? Is it okay to move from their childhood home? Track their location yes or no? So many questions, so many opinions. Today we are discussing an article we found, sharing if we agree or disagree about things the article suggests we reframe from doing when your child goes off to college. Today we chat about:7 things we have heard you should not do when your kids leave for collegeHow Anne did not follow the article’s suggestions and...

2024-11-2640 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 13. College Tours & Mommy SpiralsAre you in the thick of touring colleges with your senior kid? Is it causing mega stress or excitement for you and them? It’s a big choice, looking forward towards the future and figuring out where they want to land for the next 4+ years. Or deciding if they even want to go to college.Tune in today to hear:The wisdom of dividing and conquering the activities between mom and dad for that senior yearThe importance of your kids noticing how they feel when they are walking the ca...

2024-11-1233 min

Classic & Curious Dinner Party for 8 with author, blogger and Watson Kennedy shop owner, Ted Kennedy WatsonHow do you celebrate a love for retail shopping AND hosting dinner parties all in one episode? You invite shop owner, author and blogger, Ted Kennedy Watson to be your guest! Ted is owner of the award winning Watson Kennedy, purveyors of fine goods located in Seatle, Washington. A shopping experience at Watson Kennedy is like turning the pages of one your favorite magazines ... always a new discovery, there is something amazing to be found and you are left inspired from all that it has to offer. Ted’s blog, tedkennedywatson.com, is a well-loved ex...

2024-10-3033 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 12. What’s a Mama to do in Senior Year to Cherish it?It’s exciting to see your kids so near walking across that stage to get their well-earned high school diploma … but it’s also very hard on a mother’s heart. All these milestones and “lasts” can be bittersweet. Today we are chatting about how to enjoy the process and make the most of senior year. We chat today about:Why moms are allowed to feel differently and act differently than dads in senior yearIs there a way to celebrate the “lasts” without it becoming a big cry fest?The reasons...

2024-10-2931 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 11. How to Treat Your Adult Kids When They Come Home to VisitIt can be tricky to learn new dynamics when your kid leaves then returns. Do you still give them a curfew when they come home for a long weekend? Should you ask them to do chores? What are you actually supposed to do and not do when they come back to visit after moving out? Answer: it’s a bizarre adjustment, for sure!We chat about today:Give yourself grace, it’s a bit of a whiplash to learn how to live again with them in your space. Finding your new normal can...

2024-10-1525 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 10. Redefining Your Role & Finding Purpose Beyond Raising Your KidsActively raising children is a BIG job. And once they are no longer living under your roof, it takes some intentional thought to redefine your new role in their life and learn to restructure your days and life now that your kids are out of the house. But finding meaning and purpose beyond being a caregiver is very much so possible and we pray this episode inspires you to see all the amazing possibilities! Today we share about:The choice to look at change as a possibility and “what do...

2024-10-0132 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 9. To the Worried Mama with a Senior StudentWe have heard from listeners that sometimes rather than grief, it’s a worry that mother’s deal deeply with when the empty nesting season looms. How will my kids do once they leave? Will they be okay growing into adulthood? If that resonates with the narrative in your own head, please take a listen to this episode. We pray it brings you encouragement and a little laughter, too!What goes through a mom’s mind when senior pictures are takenFeedback from our hubby’s about the show!The joy and...

2024-09-1742 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 8. Freaking MenopauseYup, we are going there today. Girlfriends, we are digging into the ins and outs of menopause. If you don’t have someone in your life to chat about the “ugly” stuff, we would gladly be that friend for you. We hope this episode leaves you feeling a little more prepared about women’s health!In today’s episode:How the timing of menopause and your kids leaving home can often happen at the same time, making things feel even harderWhy we should be talking about our changing brains and bodies...

2024-09-0330 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 7. Dealing with Other People's OpinionsMommy Wars … it’s a real thing. And it doesn’t stop once your kids fly the coop. People will continue to give you opinions on how you think you should parent your adult children too.On this episode we dig into:How to handle the judgy people in our lives who give their unsolicited thought about how we parentWhat grocery store item can cause the downward spiral of self criticism as a woman and as a momBecky’s crazy story of dealing with Momm...

2024-08-2036 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 1. Our Heart Behind a Girlfriend’s Guide to an Empty NestWelcome to our very first episode! We pray your time with us (Hi! It’s Anne & Becky!) is filled with laughter, encouragement and so much inspiration. When we discovered people just weren’t talking about the grief and challenges of having your kids leave your home, we decided to become that much needed resource ourselves. In this premiere episode we share about:Why it’s healthy and important to let yourself grieve your kids leavingThe things Anne really enjoys about having adult kids outside of her h...

2024-08-0628 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 2. The Journey to the Empty NestToday we are comparing our current journeys with empty nesting. One of us sees the empty nest through the windshield, the other one can see it in the rearview mirror. Thanks for hanging out with us today, it’s an honor to share with you our different experiences, and we pray you leave encouraged about this topic that is close to both our hearts. You’ll hear us share today:Our thoughts on being friends with your kidsHow men and women are different when it comes to all t...

2024-08-0632 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 3. Good Grief, GodJoin us for a conversation about grief. We won’t be shaming you ONE bit for feeling all the feels. Nope, over here, we believe that grief comes from the ending of something beautiful which is worth celebrating! Today we discuss:The challenges and frustrations of grieving differently than those around youWhat you should NEVER tell someone in the midst of grievingThe illogical side of griefThe dangers of shutting down the process of grievingThe hard part of being goo...

2024-08-0627 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 4. Where to Put Your Mom Energy NowAny dog mamas out there? As mothers, we need to channel that mom energy to something. We were made to nurture! When there is no one at home to parent anymore, sometimes a pet is just what you need.In this episode we are chatting about:How we are made for relationships and how dogs (or any pet) fits into that needWays to build into relationships once your kids are out of the houseThe unexpected ways to channel your mom energy (besides on...

2024-08-0629 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 5. Senioritis (for kids and moms)All the “lasts” can add up in that final year of having a child living under your roof. Counting down a whole season of “lasts” can be HARD. Today we are sharing how we can best set ourselves up to enjoy this last year.You’ll hear in this episode:What Senioritis is (and how it shows up in our kid’s attitudes and ours) The power of just letting yourself be sad about all the “lasts”A preview of your senior year with your kids can be found...

2024-08-0628 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest 6. Oh Yeah, You're Married. What Now?We are talking about our marriages with some REAL TALK today. Sometimes we wish our husbands didn’t live with us AND we love ‘em so much. God has created us to feel more than one thing at once, what a gift!Today we are chatting about: How husbands and wives handle kids leaving differently and how to cope with this differenceWays to reconnect with your spouseThings to chat about when the kids are no longer the main thing your conversations surround Digg...

2024-08-0629 min $The Girlfriend\'s Guide to an Empty Nest$

The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest Welcome to The Girlfriend's Guide to an Empty Nest Podcast!Hey! We are Anne & Becky! Here we discuss the challenges and joys of the empty nest phase, sharing personal experiences and advice. You aren't alone if emptying nesting feels HARD! We cover topics such as the grieving process, reconnecting with spouses, rediscovering purpose, and the transition from parent to friend. We share the importance of faith and humor in navigating this season of life. We pray these episodes bless and prepare you for emptying nesting... and make you giggle! Connect with Anne: Website ⁠Swayology Business podcast⁠ Instagram

2024-07-3012 min

Swayology 43. Prioritizing Fun, Dealing with Internet Trolls and Choosing Biz Pivots with Angie LeeA college & corporate dropout, Angie decided to screw the rules & forge her own path. With 15 million downloads, Angie is a podcasting powerhouse. She’s also a keynote speaker, co-founder of Soul (an 8 figure wellness brand) and comedian. A digital marketing maven, she’s hosted live conferences with thousands of women attendees and generated over 7 figures in digital courses. Starting her podcast in her dorm-room closet, 13 years later she has over 15 million show listener’s (the “BabyGrandmas”) that binge her no-bullshit podcasts & pee-your-pants-worthy skits. She is your cheerleader & permission slip to unapologetically own your weird, chase after your big dreams and have a shit...

2024-03-2636 min

Swayology 42. The Big No Nos for Website Design With Denae HivelyDenae Hively helps Authors, Coaches, and Content Creators build next-level Kajabi websites and funnel designs that stand out! Bringing both a high-converting strategy and a killer design. She loves making your business on Kajabi both simple and profitable. Denae started serving online content creators in 2015 while pursuing lifestyle freedom and founded her agency, The Hively Co, in 2020. In addition to enabling clients to thrive online, Denae has been able to live out her dream: being a connector. The Hively Co. has gone from a one-person show for five years to a fast-growing team. This team has enabled Denae to...

2024-03-0530 min

Swayology 41. No Matter Your Past, God Wants to Use Your Story With Anne LeBaronAnna LeBaron knows what it is like to be a survivor in an impossible situation. Escaping her father’s violent polygamist cult at age thirteen, Anna has spent her life sharing her story to help others overcome their traumatic experiences. Author of “The Polygamists Daughter: A Memoir” and now featured in the 5-episode docuseries streaming now on Hulu and Disney+ called “Daughters of the Cult,” Anna’s story will fascinate and inspire you. Now a mother to five adult children and one precious grandchild, Anna continues her journey and will graduate in 2024 with a master’s degree in Christian Spiritual Form...

2024-02-2035 min

Swayology 40. Leaving a Cult and Finding Jesus After With Anna LeBaronAnna LeBaron knows what it is like to be a survivor in an impossible situation. Escaping her father’s violent polygamist cult at age thirteen, Anna has spent her life sharing her story to help others overcome their traumatic experiences. Author of “The Polygamists Daughter: A Memoir” and now featured in the 5-episode docuseries streaming now on Hulu and Disney+ called “Daughters of the Cult,” Anna’s story will fascinate and inspire you. Now a mother to five adult children and one precious grandchild, Anna continues her journey and will graduate in 2024 with a master’s degree in Christian Spiritual Form...

2024-02-0630 min

Swayology 39. When to Grow Your Business by Hiring a Virtual Assistant With Ashley MooreAshley is the Owner of Oak & Maven, a virtual assistant agency. With over a decade of administrative experience, she's not in the business of just keeping things running and checking off tasks. For her, it’s a passionate commitment to supporting businesses so they can truly flourish and make a lasting impact. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys life with her husband and two kids. Unable to resist the allure of a creative challenge, it’s not uncommon to find her knee-deep in a DIY project (or two!). WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: When to g...

2024-01-2326 min

Swayology 38. Advice for Getting it all Done When Crazy Busy With Jess RonneJess Ronne is an author, speaker, podcast host at Coffee with Caregivers, associate producer of the Unseen Documentary, and caregiver advocate. She is the founder and executive director of The Lucas Project, a non-profit dedicated to providing recognition, resources, and respite support for special needs families. She and her husband, Ryan live in Michigan with their 8 children, including their son Lucas who has profound disabilities. Her story of beauty from ashes has been shared on The Today Show, Daily Mail, and Huffington Post and is detailed in her memoir Sunlight Burning at Midnight. To follow the ongoing saga, she ca...

2024-01-0929 min

Swayology 36. Running a Business When You Aren’t Good at Tech With Wren RobbinsWren Robbins is a fun-loving wife, mom, and seasoned award-winning podcaster. Wren has a lovable personality, and when she coaches you, you feel like you are talking to your best friend. Since 2016, Wren has planned, produced, and promoted hundreds of episodes interviewing online influencers, business owners, authors, and speakers. As a former schoolteacher, she uses her God-given skills of teaching in a thorough, simple, yet strategic way so that you can use your podcast to make money in your business. She loves helping business owners launch their podcasts with a strategy for business growth with crea...

2023-12-1231 min

Swayology 35. When You Feel Exhausted and Burned Out With Lori ZachariasFaith, family, focus, and fun create me. I love aiming to live life to the fullest and am excited to help others do the same. Graduating from college with an Aviation degree, I "grounded" myself after marrying another pilot. Shifting gears to life and health coaching, I now pilot people through the fog to help them land where they want to be. I help you become the person God created you to be! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: What is a confidence coach? When you feel exhausted and burned out, what next? Th...

2023-11-2830 min

Swayology 34. Getting Over Yourself to Get Paid With Melissa MashburnMelissa is an author, speaker, and ministry coach who has invested over 25 years serving the local church on various church staff teams ranging in size from 90 to over 44,000 in weekend attendance. Her newest book is called, Ministry Chick: Find Your Community, Own Your Leadership, Take Your Step. She is the Executive Director of a private Facebook Group, called Ministry Chick, where she leads over 3500 women from all over the world. She's been married to Matt for 30 years and they have two adult sons, two brilliant daughters-in-law, and their first granddaughter was born in June 2023. Melissa recently moved from Central...

2023-11-1432 min

Whiskey & Work Podcast How To Run A Successful Group Coaching Program, A Personal Convo With Kelsey Murphy & Anne WatsonAnne Watson, a business strategy coach, who helps female coaches and communicators learn to think like a business so they can inspire like a boss and host of the Swayology podcast, joins Kelsey for a special and unique episode of Whiskey & Work. Kelsey and Anne have a personal conversation about how Kelsey got started in her business, what life was like before she started her business, and her signature program called The Coaches Mastermind, and so much more. Sit back, relax and grab a pen and paper for this one — you’re going to want to take some notes on t...

2023-11-0753 min

Swayology 33. Advice for Becoming a Coach When There Already Are Tons With Kelsey MurphyKelsey Murphy is a Career & Business Coach for Fortune 500 companies like Facebook and Twitter, along with entrepreneurs like Kelly Leveque (Jessica Alba's Nutritionist). She is also the host of The Whiskey & Work Podcast, which has been said to be "Magic... full of contagious energy, relevant information, motivation, tips, and experience". Previously Kelsey was the Advertising Account Director for Nintendo, Go Pro, and Elizabeth Arden - and now she coaches people who want to feel different about their work—more purposeful, more lit up, more satisfied. She's been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Huffington Post, LiveStrong, Living Healthy and LaurenConrad. Bu...

2023-10-3150 min

Swayology 32. Career After an Empty Nest and Feeling Lazy With Cindy MankoCindy Manko, author, life coach, and host of the Listen-Love-Launch podcast, cares about moms. Her genuine care for the well-being of mothers and her commitment to fostering connection make her a trusted guide for those seeking direction in the ever-evolving journey of motherhood. She draws from her own journey as a parent and hours of research to empower moms through life’s transitions. Cindy lives with her husband, Steve, north of Detroit where they have spent over two decades raising their three children, who have successfully flown the nest. Their six-pound Yorkie named Oliver currently rules the nest. WH...

2023-10-1730 min

Swayology 29. When You Say Yes to an Unexpected Calling With Albiona RakipiAlbiona Rakipi has over 20 years of experience working with children and families, first as an early childhood educator and currently as a pediatric speech and language pathologist. She offers 1:1 parent coaching programs where she’s best known for helping parents reframe how they interpret their child’s behavior, while tackling their daily challenges and reflecting on their parenting journey. Her work has been published in, The Everymom, Detroit Mom, Hour Detroit, Metro Parent, The Motherload and Modern Parent. She was named a top writer on the topic of parenting in Medium. She is the founder of The Parenting Reframe webs...

2023-10-1331 min

Swayology 31. Are You Experiencing Grief in Your Business?Thanks to Feedspot for rating the Swayology Podcast in the TOP 25 of all persuasion podcasts! GRIEF IN BUSINESS We can experience all the emotions in all aspects of life but no one talks about grief in business. When things don’t go our way how do we process those feelings in a healthy, productive way? Listen in as we talk about why grief happens, things to look out for, and a few tips to help you through it. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: The dark side of business no one is talking abo...

2023-10-0317 min

Swayology 30. Following the Breadcrumbs of Life God Gives You With Rebecca ReidRebecca is the owner, creative, and Certified Personal Color Analyst at Colorpolitan. She has been drawn to color analysis because of her belief that each person is unique, which should be reflected in their perfectly balanced color palette. She also finds value in connecting with people and sitting down over a good cup of coffee or a smoothie. When she’s not at the Colorpolitan studio, you can find her enjoying time with her husband and four boys (yes... 4 boys (twins first), you read that correctly!). We love the Dallas metropolitan and connecting with others in our community. W...

2023-09-1933 min

Swayology 28. Best Tips for Pitching Yourself For Collaborations With Megan ToblerMegan Tobler is a trailblazer in the world of women entrepreneurism. After 10 years in the corporate world with a successful career in sales, she became passionate about creating a life that would allow her to have the financial success she desired as well as the freedom to express herself creatively while living life on her own terms. As host of the Self StartHer podcast, Megan has created a platform for women entrepreneurs from all over the country, and all walks of life, to share their stories, paths, challenges and triumphs. It is her goal to inspire more...

2023-08-2929 min

Swayology 27. How to Turn A Goal Into a To-Do ListRunning a small business means you are in charge of ALL THE THINGS. It’s sometimes difficult to prioritize and decide what you need to be working on that will bring the most bang for your buck. Today we are talking about my process for backing into a to-do list from a goal and how you can do it, too. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: If you are feeling ‘all over the place’ with ideas and tasks Why setting goals without a plan doesn’t work Practical advice for creating an effective to-do lis...

2023-08-2211 min

Swayology 26. How to Pick Out an Amazing Coach Part 2 With Amy Wicks Today is Part 2 of a two-parter. You're about to hear the second portion of a conversation from an Enneagram Summit hosted last year by Amy Wicks, where I was a guest speaker sharing on best practices for finding a coach to work with. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Why how a potential coach shows up on social media is important to observe The important of noticing what tasks light you up Our experiences (good and bad) working with coaches Do you need to work with a...

2023-08-0830 min

Swayology 25. My Enneagram Mistyping Journey and Character Traits to Look For in a Coach Part 1 With Amy WicksToday is Part 1 of a two-parter. You're about to hear a portion of a conversation from an Enneagram Summit hosted last year by Amy Wicks, where I was a guest speaker sharing on best practices for finding a coach to work with. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Why mistyping is very common when searching for your Enneagram number What to do before you get a coach How to get the most out of working with a coach Characteristics to look for when hiring a coach C...

2023-08-0131 min

Swayology 24. ADHD & The EntrepreneurRunning a successful business can be more than challenging when you are neurodivergent. Today we discuss the struggles of getting it all done and some of my best tips for managing your ADD/ADHD without medication. If meds are working for you - you do you! But if you need a little solidarity and a few ideas that may help, tune in! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Why ADD/ADHD is not a joke The benefits and possible side effects of medication What if you want to do it without meds?

2023-07-1813 min

Swayology 23. Current Trends in Book Publishing With Shelley HitzShelley Hitz has mentored writers since 2010 from her experience publishing over 70 books and selling over half a million copies. She and her husband CJ are the hosts of the Kingdom Writers podcast and together they create a powerful team to help you accomplish your goals inside their membership Christian Book Academy. They have often been called “pastors for writers.” Find out more and download her free training at trainingauthors.com/free WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: She’s a published author of over 70 books! Being multi-passionate Traditional vs. self-publishing What she hi...

2023-07-0427 min

Swayology 22. But Are You Having Fun in Your Business?This episode is all about how and why you need to pay attention in your business to the things you love doing vs. the things you do not love doing. Following this simple idea, you will enjoy your work more, know exactly what to delegate, and enjoy your business long-term. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: One of the biggest mistakes I made early on in my business You won’t be good at ALL the things Questions to ask yourself If you aren’t having fun, you might be doing it wr...

2023-06-2707 min

Swayology 21. Two Big Problems With Weight Loss (and the parallels between the business and health world) With Layne StowellLayne Stowell is a health and nutrition coach specializing in weight loss through habit and behavior change. As a busy mama of 2 (and one on the way) and a business owner, she understands how hard it can be to care for ourselves. She has made it her mission to provide simplified solutions for the modern woman - making healthy living feel doable and results driven without the strain of dieting or deprivation. Layne is the founder of Elevated Health Coaching, where she uses her 4 C method to help women lose weight and retrain the brain in...

2023-06-2030 min

Swayology 20. Advice for the Multi-PassionateOften communicators and coaches feel stuck because they are so passionate about a variety of topics that they can’t decide where to put their energy and focus. That ends today. Anne shares her favorite advice for the multi-passionate, multi-talented communicator/entrepreneur. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Why do people feel stuck when they are multi-passionate. How to choose a place to start. How long to commit to your topic of choice. What to do with the topics you didn’t choose. The most important thing to pay atten...

2023-06-1313 min

Swayology 19. Why You’ll Always Feel a Little Afraid and That’s a Good Thing With Merritt OnsaMerritt Onsa is passionate about helping Christian women get clarity on their God-given purpose so they can start living from courage and inspiration instead of fear and procrastination. She’s the host of The Devoted Dreamers Podcast, a life coach, and creator of the Dreamer Lab supporting women of faith in building community, clarity, and confidence to step into their God-shaped dreams. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: When you keep thinking you’ll follow your dreams on the weekend - but don’t. Why you’ll always feel a little afraid and that’s a good thi...

2023-06-0636 min

Swayology 18. The Magic of Discovery Calls Grow your business and your income with easy Discovery Calls. You’ll hear my story about how they doubled my business and my best tips for making them work for you! WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: What is a Discovery Call and why do it? What to say during a discovery call. How to make the ask. Talking about your price. How and when to follow up. WHAT TO DO NEXT: LEAVE a review! SHARE this episode. Tag #swayology. ...

2023-05-3018 min

Swayology 17. When God Tells You to Cut Back With Rebecca GeorgeMEET REBECCA GEORGE: Rebecca George is an author, speaker, and host of the popular podcast Radical Radiance. Her greatest joy is helping women pursue their passions in a way that builds God’s kingdom. In her free time, she loves running outside or trying a new recipe with Garth Brooks playing in the background. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: The journey that began her speaking career Understanding the first message to share Where to lean in when you are multi-passionate When God tells you to cut back ...

2023-05-2336 min

Swayology 16. How to Know If You'd Make a Great CoachWOULD YOU MAKE A GOOD COACH? If you have ever considered throwing your hat into the ring and becoming a coach - this is the episode for you. Whether you want to be a health coach, business coach, parent coach, or any other kind of coach, some universal ideas will help you determine if coaching is right for you. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: What I’ve learned after coaching for almost five years The top 5 ways to know if you are ready to start coaching How to become a co...

2023-05-1616 min

Swayology 15. Be Encouraged: You'll Figure it Out Eventually! With Hayley LuckadooMEET HAYLEY LUCKADOO: Hayley is a marketing coach, high energy motivational speaker, and founder of Females on Fire, a personal development brand for women. As a coach, she helps women in business create marketing processes that convert into revenue, and as a speaker, she empowers entrepreneurs to step into who they truly are and go after their wildest dreams. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Personal development Her rock bottom moment and how it led to her greatest success The loneliness of it all Her accidental business ...

2023-05-0938 min

Swayology 14. Do You Need a "No-Niche" Niche?You need this episode if you have ever struggled with being a multi-passionate, multi-talented coach or communicator who can’t seem to narrow down your exact niche. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Looking for the illusive exact perfect sentence that describes the problem we solve and who we solve it for Why it’s important to know who you are serving and what you are doing What if niching down is the hardest thing for you to do? My personal story of niching down – or not. When there are mo...

2023-05-0216 min

Swayology 13. Re-Defining Purpose and Coming Home to Your Identity with Jess TodrykMEET JESS: Jess Todryk is a life coach turned make-up artist who has figured out the secret of leaning into who you were created to be while giving yourself permission to play. Whether you need a life coach to help you discover your God-given purpose or a makeup artist to help you tap into your most beautiful and creative self, Jess offers her expertise, wisdom, and encouragement. You’ll be on your way to the best version of yourself in no time. Learn more about Jess and her fun, creative family, as well as how you can wo...

2023-04-2534 min

Swayology 12. How to Get Great at the Sabbath with Tiffany Jo BakerMEET TIFFANY JO: Tiffany Jo Baker is a caffeinated mom of two teen girls, surrogate mom who has delivered five babies for three families dealing with infertility, proud dog-mom, and wife to an extreme outdoorsman. She is a podcast host, author, speaker, and strategizer who loves to uplift the soul and success of busy Christian women through mapping out simple strategies and small steps for them to birth their God-given dreams. She provides soul care, strategy sessions, communication workshops and purposeful products for communicators, ministry leaders and online entrepreneurs who are walking out what God has called...

2023-04-1127 min

Swayology 11. Best Advice For Getting it All done as a Busy Mom And Business Owner with Mikaela Mathews MEET MIKAELA MATHEWS: Mikaela Mathews is a writer, editor, and coach. She gets a thrill out of helping Christian women write with clarity and confidence through edits, coaching sessions, and Instagram DMs. She cheers on writers in the margins of motherhood, running around with her two little boys outside of Dallas, TX. Oh, and if you need a good dairy-free, gluten-free recipe or brand, she’s your girl. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Trying a million different jobs at first When God says, “Who cares?” Dark nights of the sou...

2023-03-2836 min

Swayology 10. How to Pursue Your Passions, Even When Crazy Busy with Rachael GilbertMEET RACHAEL GILBERT: Rachael Gilbert, MMFT, is a wife, mom, counselor, owner of BBC Health, and host of the popular podcast Real Talk with Rachael. She combines her clinical expertise and personal experience to help women overcome fear and insecurity to walk confidently in their God–given dreams. Learn more at www.rachaelgilbert.com. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Why it took over a decade to get where she is now The kind of help she needs to get it all done How to let go of control Butt in seat time Asking “Why am I cha...

2023-03-1435 min

Swayology 9. Why Viewing Your Business as a Hobby Isn't Helpful For Growth with Guest Becky KopitzkeMEET BECKY KOPITZKE: Becky Kopitzke is a multi-published author and founder of The Inspired Business, a coaching hub dedicated to helping faith-filled writers, communicators and creatives monetize their passion work in order to keep it sustainable. A veteran blogger, freelance writer and writing coach, Becky’s sweet spot is in digital product sales funnels, an ideal method for growing and serving an engaged audience. Becky and her husband Chad live the crazy blessed life from home offices in northeast Wisconsin, where they share precious space with their two daughters, tables stacked with homework, and two de...

2023-02-2839 min

Swayology 8. When the Outcome Looks Different Than You Planned with Jen WeaverCan we share your review on the show? Leave one here, and you may hear your encouragement in an upcoming episode! MEET JEN WEAVER: Jen Weaver is a Ministry Coach, investing in Christ-led leaders to help them lead others and follow God well. She’s the author of A Wife’s Secret to Happiness and serves as a Bible teacher, conference speaker, host of the Good God Talks podcast. She's also the founder of and on the leadership team of Collective Good, an online community freeing Christian leaders to minimize to-do lists and maximize growth for...

2023-02-1442 min

Swayology 7. Book Publishing Advice From a Literary Agent with Guest Stephanie AltonMEET STEPHANIE ALTON: Stephanie is a literary agent and marketer with The Blythe Daniel Agency, Inc. She helps non-fiction and select fiction writers polish up their book proposal, and secures books with publishers. Stephanie also promotes books by curating and executing custom publicity campaigns and online marketing plans. She has worked in publishing for 8 years and represents bestselling authors and new voices. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Where blogging is today and what’s more effective. The big business of book writing. The ro...

2023-01-3138 min

Swayology 6. When Life Throws Curve Balls at Your Business with Guest Megan AccardoMEET MEGAN ACCARDO: My friend Megan is a business coach and speaker, who specializes in launching and monetizing podcasts and programs. She is also a new mama, wife and has over 16 years of experience as a marketing executive. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Former corporate girl turned coach. Why work, work, work doesn’t work. When life throws curve balls at your business. How to make a bigger impact doing the least. Believing you are the best at what you do. CONNECT WITH MEGAN ACCARDO: Website Power Your Purpose Podcast Follow Megan on In...

2023-01-1742 min

Swayology 5. Celebrity Culture as a Christian and Leaving an Intentional Legacy with Guest Misty PhillipCan we share your review on the show? Leave one here, and you may hear your encouragement in an upcoming episode! MEET MISTY PHILLIP: The Founder of Spark Media, Misty equips Christian Communicators and podcasters through virtual and live events, podcast network, magazine, and a thriving membership community. She is the host of the By His Grace Podcast ranked in the top 1.5 percent of all podcasts. Sought-after inspirational speaker and the author of the award-winning #1 Amazon New Release Bible Study, The Struggle is Real: But so is God, and the Spark Podcast Planner. ...

2023-01-0331 min

Swayology 4. What Happens When You Ignore God and Marketing Advice for Nonfiction Authors with Guest Kim StewartCan we share your review on the show? Leave one here, and you may hear your encouragement in an upcoming episode! MEET KIM STEWART: Kim Stewart is a book marketing coach and host of the Book Marketing Mania podcast. She helps Christian nonfiction authors build their platforms and market their books by guesting on podcasts. When she’s not strategizing with clients, you’ll find her in Dallas enjoying time with her family, and indulging in coffee, caramel and Friends reruns. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: Ignoring God the first time How the clue...

2022-12-2029 min

Swayology 3. The Squiggly Path of Business Growth as an Enneagram Coach with Guest Amy WicksCan we share your review on the show? Leave one here, and you may hear your encouragement in an upcoming episode! MEET AMY WICKS: Amy Wicks is a faith-based Enneagram Coach, speaker, and writer who lives in Kansas City with her tree-climbing arborist-husband and three vivacious teenagers. She is the voice of the weekly Simply Wholehearted Podcast and is the author of Should Christians Use the Enneagram (2021). She loves helping women entrepreneurs identify their frustration, self-doubt, and anxiety, so they can receive God’s loving truth to walk in freedom with clarity & courage in their pu...

2022-12-0635 min

Swayology 2. Tough Grace and Why You Can't Get "Unstuck" by Yourself in Business with Guest Christa HutchinsCan we share your review on the show? Leave one here, and you may hear your encouragement in an upcoming episode! MEET CHRISTA HUTCHINS: Christa Hutchins equips busy communicators and leaders with project management and problem-solving skills so they can turn their big ideas into a successful ministry or business. She is passionate about teaching women to find practical applications of the Bible in their personal, professional, and ministry lives. Christa lives in south Louisiana with her husband in their delightfully empty nest. Visit her at www.doanewthing.com to connect and download resources.

2022-11-2230 min

Swayology 1. Faith, Redemption, Insecurity and Being a Successful Business Woman with Guest Brittany AnnCan we share your review on the show? Leave one here, and you may hear your encouragement in an upcoming episode! MEET BRITTANY ANN: Brittany Ann is an ECPA bestselling author, speaker, and founder of EquippingGodlyWomen.com, a popular Christian-living website dedicated to helping busy Christian moms find practical ways to go "all in" in faith and family. Brittany is the author of books including “Fall in Love with God’s Word: Practical Strategies for Busy Women” and “Follow God’s Will: Biblical Strategies for Everyday Life.” Her work has been featured on...

2022-11-0839 min

The Entrepreneur’s Kitchen From Hobby to Business: How to Start Thinking Like a CEO with Anne WatsonSend us a textReady to level up your business mindset? Business strategy coach Anne Watson shares how to shift from a worker mentality to thinking like a true business owner to unlock growth and success.What’s covered in this episode:How to adopt the mindset of a successful business ownerKey strategies to grow and scale your business effectivelyHow to navigate challenges with a business-focused approachAnne Watson’s insights on mastering business strategy for long-term successDo what you love? That's a hobby. As new entrepreneurs we are passionate about the c...

2022-11-0529 min

Swayology Welcome to Swayology!I’ve always said it’s about the art of persuasion. Helping persuade you to love your business and your life. The premise of this podcast is an interview style show about the story behind other entrepreneur's success. Happy to have you here! Work with me as your business coach! Connect with Anne: Website Instagram

2022-09-1500 min

Declare One on One with Brian Dixon & Anne Watson!Declare Conference 2019 is NEXT WEEK! Did you know you can meet for a personalized consultation with Brian Dixon or Anne Watson or both? In honor of that fun fact, we thought we’d replay this awesome episode with Anne and Brian from last April! Get Your Hopes UP! MEET BRIAN: Brian Dixon is a tech, video, and marketing guru who wants to help you grow your email list and also create your first online product. He helps explain the reason why the overwhelming technology necessary to serve your readers. Helping you be successful is his passion whic...

2019-10-1955 min

Declare What to Expect at the Declare Conference with Megan Fish {EP 111}Are you coming to Declare Conference this October? Wondering what to expect? Maybe it’s your first time, and you don’t know what to expect at all. Maybe you’re a Declare regular and you’re wondering whether or not this year will be worth it? Well, Get Your Hopes Up, because 2019 has an amazing lineup in store for you. We are expectant to see the ways God will move and weave together the pieces of Declare this year. We can’t wait to see what He has in store for you in particular. In today’s episode Megan Fish is givin...

2019-10-0919 min

Declare Building Platforms:: A Heart to Heart with Rachael Gilbert & Kristin Lemus {EP 110}Platform building is a common theme these days among online influencers. As Christians, how do we grow our ministries and businesses while surrendering to God’s will for our lives? How important are the numbers really? How do you build what really matters? Listen in on this heart to heart with Rachael Gilbert and Kristin Lemus as they seek to answer these questions. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: God’s Heart for us online Growing in character as we grow online Prayer: Don’t give me any more territory tha...

2019-09-2442 min

Declare The Hidden Value of Declare :: Kristin Lemus {EP109}What is the hidden value of Declare? And why is investing in the dream God has put in your heart so important and worthwhile? Kristin Lemus chats about all that and more today on the Declare Podcast. Love this episode? Yay! Leave your review here. INVEST IN YOURSELF AT DECLARE: * JOIN US at the Conference! Get your ticket! October 21-23, 2019 in McKinney, Texas * Book a One-on-One Appointment at Declare 2019 * Take a Declare Equip Class online! * Join a Declare Connect Event group near you! We announce them in our Facebook group! * TELL us what...

2019-09-1021 min

Declare The Hidden Value of Declare :: Kristin Lemus {EP109}What is the hidden value of Declare? And why is investing in the dream God has put in your heart so important and worthwhile? Kristin Lemus chats about all that and more today on the Declare Podcast. Love this episode? Yay! Leave your review here. INVEST IN YOURSELF AT DECLARE: JOIN US at the Conference! Get your ticket! October 21-23, 2019 in McKinney, Texas Book a One-on-One Appointment at Declare 2019 Take a Declare Equip Class online! Join a Declare Connect Event group near you! We announce them in our Facebook group! TELL us what you...

2019-09-1021 min

Declare In Pursuit of Publishing :: Rachelle Gardner {EP108}“It’s time to start thinking about publishing as a business… If you want to pursue publishing, you are starting a business.” We are very excited that Rachelle Gardner will be at Declare Conference this year. She brings so much experience and knowledge of the writing and publishing industry, and has thoughtful advice for writers in every stage of the process. Rachelle Gardner is an agent and publishing coach, working with authors on both fiction and nonfiction. A publishing industry veteran since 1995, she has worked inside two publishing companies and worked with more than 200 authors to bring thei...

2019-08-2723 min

Declare Obedience When You Don’t Understand :: Anne Watson {EP 105}Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS | More WE HAVE SOME NEWS FOR YOU. BE SURE TO LISTEN TO FIND OUT WHAT IT IS: Today we turned the tables on our host Anne Watson and are interviewing her! Join Kristin Lemus as she interviews Anne on being obedient when God asks you to do something new and different (and maybe scary). This conversation will encourage you to do what God has called you to and to obey Him when He asks you to step into something new. WHAT WE CHAT ABO...

2019-07-0221 min

Declare Obedience When You Don’t Understand :: Anne Watson {EP 105}Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Email | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS | More WE HAVE SOME NEWS FOR YOU. BE SURE TO LISTEN TO FIND OUT WHAT IT IS: Today we turned the tables on our host Anne Watson and are interviewing her! Join Kristin Lemus as she interviews Anne on being obedient when God asks you to do something new and different (and maybe […] The post Obedience When You Don’t Understand :: Anne Watson {EP 105} appeared first on Declare.

2019-07-0221 min

Declare Healthy Relationships for Women :: Holley Gerth & Jennifer Watson + GIVEAWAY! {EP 95} MEET HOLLEY: Holley Gerth is the best-selling author of books like You’re Already Amazing and Fiercehearted. She loves encouraging the hearts of women through words. Holley is also wife to Mark, Mama to Lovelle and Nana to Ellie. Until you can have coffee together, you can hang out with Holley at holleygerth.com. MEET JENNIFER: Jennifer Watson is the author of Freedom! The Gutsy Pursuit of Breakthrough and The Life Beyond It. She is a pastor’s wife, mother of two teenage daughters, national speaker, and a typic...

2019-02-1252 min

Declare Healthy Relationships for Women :: Holley Gerth & Jennifer Watson + GIVEAWAY! {EP 95}MEET HOLLEY: Holley Gerth is the best-selling author of books like You’re Already Amazing and Fiercehearted. She loves encouraging the hearts of women through words. Holley is also wife to Mark, Mama to Lovelle and Nana to Ellie. Until you can have coffee together, you can hang out with Holley at holleygerth.com. MEET JENNIFER: Jennifer Watson is […] The post Healthy Relationships for Women :: Holley Gerth & Jennifer Watson + GIVEAWAY! {EP 95} appeared first on Declare.

2019-02-1252 min

Declare MOST DOWNLOADED OF 2018! Becoming Fierce-Hearted :: Holley Gerth { EP 71}Happy New Year Declare friends! 2018 was a great year for our community and we are looking forward to all God has in store for us in 2019! We are getting our hopes up about a lot of new ideas for you! We thought it would be great to kick off the New Year with your top episode of 2018! Congratulations to our dear friend, Holley Gerth, for touching the hearts of our entire community! Your inspiration and vulnerability are simply priceless. We could not be more grateful. The Podcast will return with brand new episodes for the coming year! You are...

2019-01-0144 min

Declare Walking It Out :: Tricia Goyer {EP 75} + GIVEAWAY!MEET TRICIA: Tricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, grandmother of two, and wife to John. A USA Today bestselling author, Tricia has published over 70 books and has written more than 500 articles. She’s well-known for her Big Sky series and for writing the novelization for Mom’s Night Out. For more information visit Tricia at www.TriciaGoyer.com. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT: * Why she has never had writer’s block * How she disciplined herself as a writer * Her best advice for writers * What you should ignore in your life so you ca...

2018-04-2446 min

Declare Happily Ever After :: Anna LeBaron {EP 62}MEET ANNA: One of more than fifty children of infamous, polygamist cult leader, Ervil LeBaron, Anna LeBaron endured abandonment, horrific living conditions, child labor, and sexual grooming. At age thirteen, she escaped the violent cult, gave her life to Christ, and sought healing. A gifted communicator and personal growth activist, she’s also passionate about helping others walk in freedom and become the people they were redeemed to be. Her new project is teaching authors and their readers about launching books. Anna lives in the DFW Metroplex and loves being Mom to five grown children. WHAT WE C...

2017-10-1051 min

Declare The Power of Focus :: Kat Lee (EP 48) MEET KAT: Declare favorite, Kat Lee, is back with more great wisdom on this episode of the podcast. If you haven’t met her yet, Kat is married to Jimmy and they live in Texas with their 3 beautiful kids. Kat is the creator and visionary behind Inspired To Action and Hello Mornings just to name a few. Plus, she is working on releasing her first book! You are going to fall in love with her wisdom, her love of nerd facts and her passion for helping women get the most out of the latest tools for communication. Don’t mi...

2017-03-1440 min

Declare Confidence in Persecution :: Anne Watson {EP 40}Meet Anne: Anne Watson is a fresh voice in women’s ministry. As a former perfectionist and sleep-in-on-Sundays girl, Anne is passionate about helping women love themselves for real. With humor, wit and biblical insight, Anne helps women connect the dots between God and their everyday lives. Read more from Anne at GodDots.com. What we chat about: * Continuing to blog when you’re not sure if you’re offending or annoying other people * How she solidified her identity after years of abuse and bullying * Her favorite tool right now to manage overwhelm in bloggin...

2016-05-2621 min

Declare Confidence in Persecution :: Anne Watson {EP 40}Meet Anne: Anne Watson is a fresh voice in women’s ministry. As a former perfectionist and sleep-in-on-Sundays girl, Anne is passionate about helping women love themselves for real. With humor, wit and biblical insight, Anne helps women connect the dots between God and their everyday lives. Read more from Anne at GodDots.com. What we chat about: Continuing to blog […] The post Confidence in Persecution :: Anne Watson {EP 40} appeared first on Declare.

2016-05-2621 min

Declare Called to Speak :: Chrystal Evans Hurst {Ep 33}Our Declare community wants to know God and make Him known. We make Him known in a variety of ways. Through how we live our lives. Through typing out a message. Or through the spoken word. What if you feel called to do the latter. . .to speak? What steps should you take to pursue that calling? Well, you’re in luck because the fabulous Chrystal Evans Hurst is sharing some tips and encouragement on how to begin speaking publicly. You also get a couple bonus pep talks. One about trusting God to bring th...

2015-06-1031 min