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The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 66 - Is This The End? Knowing When It's Time to Move OnHow do you know it's time to move on? How do you know you've overstayed your God-ordained season or have done more than He has required of you? Well, in today's episode (possibly the last episode of this podcast), I'll share some valuable thoughts and heart-provoking revelations God has shared with me. I hope that it encourages you, and inspires you to step out or even away on faith and trust God's plan for your next move in life.
To continue following my journey and to stay connected with me visit www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect
2024-03-0927 min
The Reconstructed WomanTestimony Tuesday with Desirae OforiToday's guest is the incredible Desirae Ofori. Clare and Des met in college and have been friends for over 20 years!
Desirae is a full-time, stay-at-home mompreneur who has successfully grown her online platforms and art business - DeKelis Art Studio. Her current mission is to combine her artwork with faith-based inspiration to create lifestyle products, soul-care tools, and content that help women discover a lifestyle of confidence and bold faith.
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2024-02-131h 00The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 65 - Finding Confidence, Identity and Strength After Abuse with Clare DavyTRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes an in-depth conversation about traumatic experiences of mental, physical, sexual, and substance abuse. It is not suitable for young listeners or for people whom such topics may trigger. Please use your discretion and discernment when listening to this episode.
In today's episode, Clare Davy, a motivational speaker, Christian life coach, author, and founder of The Reconstructed Woman, bravely shares her miraculous account of a mental health breakdown that reawakened suppressed traumatic memories, the horrific truth of her family's history in the occult, her unexpected spiritual deliverance and ongoing healing journey. Clare also shares practical and...
2024-02-1052 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 64 - My Top 5 Small Business Tips for 2024 Success
This time last year, I wanted to quit my small art business. This time, I'm excited to share my top 5 lessons learned in 2023 that increased my success. I pray these tips inspire and encourage you on your small business journey, especially for Christian Entrepreneurs!
Recommended Podcast and Video:
How to Hear God's Voice - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/nMjHsmlsVGb
How to Decide if I Should Give Up or Pivot -
https://youtu.be/AQsFdun6nmM?si=uf8KzOoFQtNkf2LM
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2024-02-0419 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 63 - How to Hear God's Voice: A Detailed Beginners' Guide + Her Strong and Courageous FaithThis episode is for you if you've never heard the voice of God or want to hear Him more consistently.
With the help of my new book, Her Strong and Courageous Faith: A 5-Week Guided Devotional Journal, I'll share three of my favorite ways to CONNECT with God to HEAR His voice and maintain an ongoing CONVERSATION with Him.
Are you ready to take your faith walk to the next level? Are you ready to deepen your relationship with God? Press play on the player, and let's get started!
To watch today's episode visit: www.youtube.com/desiraeofori
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2024-01-2035 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 62 - How a Year of Social Media Detox Changed My LifeI spent several months to a year off Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok! The benefit was nothing short of amazing - it was life-changing! My social media detox has helped make 2023 the best year I've had in a long time! Come along and spend some time with me as I share my artistic life and experience with you.
📅 Detox Timelines ~ Instagram: 1 year off my art page and 9 months off my lifestyle page. Facebook: 1 month off my art business page, 6 months off my personal page, lifestyle page, and private group page. Tiktok: 10 months. Twitter: A few years
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2023-12-2215 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 61 - The Power of Space, Grace and Time for the Highly Sensitive Ambitious Woman with Coach Justina ButlerWith the fall/winter holidays and festivities upon us, I felt it was a great time to reshare Episode 41 - How to Manage Overwhelm as a Highly Sensitive Woman with Coach Justina Butler. Even if you do not identify as highly sensitive or an overachiever as discussed, this will give you some tips and insight on how to keep yourself emotionally in check, plus how to better understand the highly sensitive people in your life.
You can connect with Justina on Instagram at @freewoman.podcast and check out her podcast - Good Girl Free Woman: Healing Codependency & Emotio...
2023-11-1840 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 60 - Judgy Christians How to Stop Being a Bully & Become a Blessing to the Kingdom Family of GodLET'S TALK ABOUT JUDGY CHRISTIANS! Some try to correct people from a well-meaning place, while others are just downright bullies and don't truly care about the HEART of a person. Today, I'm sharing three examples of witnessing others being judged, my experience being judged, and the recovery from being a judgy Christian myself. Let's learn together through the Word of God how best to help non-Christians, new Christians, and even the "Seasoned Saints" grow closer to God instead of running away from Him. Ready? Let's dive in!
To watch this episode visit me on YouTube at youtube.com/desiraeofori
2023-11-0235 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 59 - My Not So Secret, Secrets for a Lifestyle of ContentmentContentment was the missing puzzle piece!! In Philippians 4:10-13, Paul writes about knowing how to live a life of contentment in any circumstance. However, what does that practically look like for a modern-day woman? Today, I'm sharing my journey to a lifestyle of contentment using three real-life examples as a stay-at-home mom/homemaker, business owner, and ministry wife. Whether or not you can relate to my personal examples, I pray you'll be able to take away gems that can be applied to your own life. Once God started to transform my mind and my heart, I discovered that contentment was...
2023-10-1134 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 58 - Can You Be Content with Being a Hidden Gem?Question of the day - If you have big hopes and dreams to become well-known for your craft, profession, or business would you still do it even if you were to remain a hidden gem? Today, we're digging into this question and more to help you discover if there could be more to your calling and purpose than you knew. There's also the possibility that God has bigger and better plans for you, or that you're getting in God's way by self-sabotaging your destiny.
Mentioned Content:
The Blessing of Being a Hidden Gem, Episode 35:
https://www.bit.ly/TheBlessingofBeingaHiddenGem
LoveMichelleAna...
2023-08-3135 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 57 - Are You a Glutton for Content? Overcoming Online Addictions - It's Deeper Than Social MediaHave you ever taken a break from social media only to find yourself getting caught up shortly after you return? Do you ever find yourself on YouTube binging videos all in the name of "research" or trying to increase your knowledge? I know we love to blame social media and the algorithm for all our online addictions, but the real problem lies elsewhere. Whether you struggle with online obsessions, are caught up in never-ending Netflix and YouTube binges, or want to join me in becoming a recovering "Research Junkie", check out today's video and be inspired to make LIFE-ALTERING changes...
2023-08-1623 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 56 - Why You Need to Stop Making Withdrawals from Expired Seasons, People, Places and Things
Today, we're talking about why we need to stop making withdrawals from "expired season" in our lives. These seasons can include relationships, opportunities, a job, a friendship, stale mindsets, and anything that no longer serves its intended purpose. Holding on could keep you from receiving what God has intended for you in the NEW season and level He's calling you to.
You can also watch this episode and more on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@desiraeofori
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2023-08-0217 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 55 - The Value of Pain + How to Find Confidence and Healing for a Pain-Free, Mind, Body and Soul!Today I'm talking about the healing lessons I've learned this past year about the value of pain, what it teaches us, and how to live confidently through it from a practical and spiritual perspective. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at Youtube.com/desiraeofori
Connect with me across the web:
https://www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect
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2023-07-1930 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 54 - Social Media Detox Update: No Instagram, No TikTok, No FacebookHey, everyone! Today, I'm sharing an update on my Social Media Break from Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. This is a follow-up from Episode 48 - "Managing Burnout, Social Media Detox and Being a Working Stay-at-Home Mom". You can also watch today's podcast on my YouTube channel - Youtube.com/desiraeofori
Connect with me:
www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect
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www.dekelisartstudio.com
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2023-07-0522 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 53 - The Truth About Deep Christians and Other Things We're Serious About**YouTube Video Episode** Do you know someone who's "too deep" as a Christian? Have you ever been accused of being this type of Christian? Someone who goes above and beyond what other people do, or reads "too much" into everyday life experiences and things common in culture. Are they doing the most? Do you ever think, is it really that serious? Maybe it is, maybe it's not - either way, let's talk about it.
**This episode is included in my Video Podcast playlist on the Desirae Ofori YouTube Channel. To watch the video and comment on it...
2023-05-2222 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 52 - How Moms Can Build Faith and Promote Peace in the Home with Laura Hernandez of Mama SystemsIf you've ever struggled with confidence as a mom to build faith with your children, regardless of age, and to cultivate peace within your home in spite of the chaos in the world, then this episode is for you! Today we're joined by Mom Coach, Laura Hernandez of MamaSystems.net who helps mothers from diverse backgrounds to customize a routine, and cultivate peace and order within their homes specific to their family needs. She coaches and leads from experience as a mother of 10 children, biological, adopted, and with special needs ages 3-17! In this episode, we cover:
How...
2023-05-1849 min
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 51 - Four Reasons Why Christian Women Struggle with Confidence and What to Do About It.Although it's not a surprise that many women struggle with self-confidence, it is surprising how many Christian women deal with the same battles regularly. We know we should find our validation and confidence in God, yet so many of us (whether we openly admit it or not) are challenged with low self-confidence. Why is that!? Well, Sis, let's talk about it! In today's episode, Desiraé lists four common reasons why Christian women struggle with confidence and what we can do about it - practically and spiritually.
HEY SIS!! My name is Desiraé Ofori, and I'm a wife, mother, Artist/Owner of...
2023-05-0236 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 50 - Why I Started This Podcast and Where We're Going NextAfter four years we've made it to episode 50 and 14,000+ downloads!! It's been a journey to get here, but today I'm sharing why I started this podcast, what to expect moving forward, and the meaning behind our new tagline - Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian Women.
To connect with Desiraé Ofori across the web, join our monthly group devotionals, private Facebook group, and youtube channel visit: www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect
For bold and vibrant abstract art plus inspirational lifestyle products to grow your confidence and deepen your faith visit:
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2023-03-3118 min
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 49 - Christian Women it's Time to Stop Being Ambiguous with Your Faith!Christian women with platforms, businesses, and positions of influence, this episode is for you! The phrase "stop being ambiguous" has been playing in my mind and heart for the last few weeks, and once I finally looked up the definition of the word ambiguous, it was suddenly clear why. This is an issue I've struggled with over the past several years in my business, blog, this podcast, and especially social media. Today, I'm reading you a journal entry from last week where God spoke loud and clear about what I and other Christian women need to stop and start doing...
2023-03-1627 min
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 48 - Managing Burnout, Social Media Detox and Being a Working Stay at Home Mom (Video Podcast)I'm back with a fresh wind and a fresh perspective on life! Today, I'll be talking about how I now choose to handle burnout before it strikes. I'm sharing an update on how my detox from Instagram and TikTok is going. I'll also cover some new revelations I've had in the past week about life as a working stay-at-home mom versus a career Mom. Spoiler alert: It all comes down to quality over quantity. Listen to this episode, and I'll break it down for you!
WELCOME!! My name is Desiraé Ofori, and I'm a married, stay-at-home mom o...
2023-03-0836 min
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 47 - Secrets to a Happy and Healthy Marriage with Maxine ReyesAfter 25+ years of marriage, Maxine Reyes - a retired U.S. Army Combat Officer, Air Force Veteran, certified PreMarital Coach, and co-founder of Happily Joint - shares some valuable and practical tips on what it takes to have a happy and healthy marriage. Topics within this episode include - characteristics for singles to consider when choosing someone to marry, surviving marriage through military deployment and separation, mutual respect plus roles between husband and wife, advice for current couples struggling in their marriages, and more!
To connect with Maxine Reyes:
www.happilyjoint.com
Instagram.com/happilyjoint
Youtube.com/happilyjoint
Maxine's Music - App...
2023-02-231h 03
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 46 - Doing Business God's Way + Social Media DetoxToday I'm sharing some of the revelations God has been giving me when it comes to running my business, online platforms, and social media presence. The biggest lesson I've learned this month, which has propelled me forward with everything else, is to do what God told me to do the first time. Life, business, marriage, motherhood, and everything else are so much sweeter in God's way, instead of in our own. Put down the idol of social media, self-idolization, and self-serving behaviors that lead you further away from God's plan for your life. Instead, learn to lean into servant...
2023-02-1626 min
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 44 - Are You Blocking Your Success and Blessings? (Mini Vlog Podcast)In last week's Art Vlog on YouTube, I shared my thoughts on whether or not I would quit or pivot in my art career. After the video, I took time to pray and seek God on what my next move was. I now have a CLEAR revelation on what has been blocking my tangible success and the exposure I need to have a breakthrough in my career. This revelation can apply to anyone who has been struggling to see results from their hard work and endeavors in many parts of life.
To watch this podcast on YouTube: https://linktw.in...
2023-02-1206 min
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 43 - Mental Health Therapy 101: Five Common Styles and Techniques with Misty Seybert, LMHC LPCDid you know that not all Therapists are the same? In Episode 39 "The Truth About Therapy" we talked about what to expect when going to Therapy. And now that you're ready to find your own Therapist, another question arises. How do you know which Therapist and Therapeutic technique best suits your needs? Today we're joined again by Licensed Mental Health Therapist and Professional Counselor Misty Seybert as she breaks down FIVE common Therapy styles. She explains what they are, who they are best suited for, plus the different ways they can be used together to help you reach optimal...
2023-02-091h 05
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 42 - Beginner's Guide to Content Creation on a Budget! (Video Episode)Suppose you're new to content creation or want to expand your reach. In that case, this is a beginner's guide to all the resources I've used to help me succeed as a content creator over the past 10 years, as a Blogger, Youtuber, Podcaster, and even Social Media Influencer. To watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TPiMJiACD6o
Below are the resources I mention:
Blogging - WordPress, Wix, Facebook, Instagram, & I forgot to mention Grammarly!
YouTube - Galaxy S22 Ultra, InShot
Podcast - Anchor.fm
Photography - Galaxy S22 Ultra, Snapseed
Graphics - Canva, Gimp
Co...
2023-02-0320 min
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 41 - Managing the Overwhelm as a Highly Sensitive Person with Coach Justina ButlerAre you easily overwhelmed more times than you'd like? Do you consider yourself a sensitive person? Are you also highly ambitious or an overachiever? If you could say yes, or even maybe, to any of these questions, then this episode is for you. Today's podcast is an interview with Emotional Resilience Coach Justina Butler who is certified and trained to help free sensitive and ambitious women from blocks keeping them stuck in emotional overwhelm and self-sabotage. In this episode we talk about the following:
Handling overwhelm as a highly sensitive ambitious woman
Learning how to lead yourself through...
2023-01-2651 min
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 40 - 12 End of Year Journal Prompts for 2022If you're looking for an alternative way to reflect on this past year besides posting your highlight reels and getting stuck feeling down about what you didn't accomplish, then this episode is for you! I've created 12 journal prompts that will take your reflection to the next level with focus on what you did accomplish and how you've grown this year in various areas of your life. To watch this episode, visit my YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@desiraeofori and to connect with me across the web visit www.campsite.bio/desiraeofori
2022-12-2814 min
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 39 - The Truth About Therapy with Misty Seybert a Licensed CounselorTaking care of your Mental Health and going to Therapy is trending! However, there are so many myths and misconceptions about what it's like to be IN therapy and what it's like to BE a therapist. Today I have an open conversation with Misty Seybert, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She specializes in children, teens, college students, families and couples on a variety of issues, such as but not limited to relationships, anxiety, identity issues, crisis situations, grief, self-harm (cutting), self-esteem, women’s issues, parenting, and daily life challenges. For the last 15 years, Misty ha...
2022-11-2159 min
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 38 - Mental Health Journey and Faith with Sarah I. Fox"Your diagnosis does not define you... it is not the sum of who you are." - Sarah I. Fox. Today, Sarah from the Rough Edges Podcast and I are having a candid and vulnerable conversation about our mental health journey, diagnosis with Bipolar Disorder (Sarah) and Anxiety/Postpartum Depression (Desiraé), plus how they have helped to strengthen our faith in God. We share some helpful tips for those who are suffering in silence and are afraid to get help. We also share some advice on how to support family in friends in the midst of Mental Health challenges. This e...
2022-11-0753 min
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 37 - How to Wait Well with Patience and Purpose. The Suddenly Season.Welcome to another Video Podcast episode! If you're in a season where you're wondering "when is it going to be my turn", or starting to doubt the dreams, goals, and promises God has shared with you, then this video is for you! This video is also for you if you feel like you're on the edge of a big breakthrough or you're walking in a "Suddenly Season" - but you're still waiting to see what God has in store for you. As I encourage myself and receive revelations from God about this suddenly season I feel I'm in, I want...
2022-09-1621 min
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 36 - Overcoming Anxiety and Postpartum Depression + Christian Mental HealthWelcome back to a NEW episode and our first VIDEO PODCAST! You can now watch our Podcast via Spotify or my YouTube Channel - Desirae Ofori. Visit this link to watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/YJQXZDYRpoA
Chit-Chat with me as l talk about my personal summer goal to go face to face with my fears caused by Anxiety
and Postpartum Depression. I've had fears that l could never handle long-term parenting on my own, and fear about doing things alone like going on my solo getaway for my birthday. l also share three things God revealed to me
during...
2022-07-3153 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 35 - The Blessing of Being a Hidden GemIn this unexpected end of year podcast episode I wanted to share with you a new revelation I gained during my morning journaling session. It is all about the "Blessing of Being a Hidden Gem". If you feel like the end of 2021 did not end with the type of progress, growth, or gains that you worked all year for then this is for you! If you feel like I'm doing everything "they" said I should do, but I'm still feeling hidden and behind, then this is for you! If you already know the value of being "hidden on purpose", but...
2021-12-0731 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 34 - How to Support A Mom After the Loss of Her Baby + Bonus Tips for Moms to Be - Interview with Noelle Moore of The Finley ProjectFor many moms, the expectation of a new baby is a joyous and exciting season! However, for some moms that season is cut short, leaving her with a broken heart, uncertainty, and wondering what next? Then there are the family and friends who want to support, yet the knowledge on the best ways to support feels foreign. Well, that's why I'm so glad to bring to you this episode and I hope it sheds some light and hope for moms who are grieving and the ones who are there to support her.
Today's interview is with Noelle M...
2021-04-2246 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 33 - Journal Chat: The Need for Respite and Our Daily BattlesToday I'm trying something new, and sharing the audio from a video I shared on Social Media this week. In the video I read a few lines from my personal journal with hopes to share some insight & inspiration on how to manage your daily battles & struggles. In case you want to look them up later, the scriptures I mentioned were James 1:2-3 & Romans 8:28. You can watch the video on Instagram/Facebook or on the blog www.sincerelymrsmommy.com and search for Podcast Episode 33. Also, if you'd like to join the "Her Bold Faith Tribe" private Facebook group visit www.bit...
2021-04-1414 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 32 - How to Support and Boost Your Kids Learning at Home. Interview with Lisa Vivo, Ed. SWelcome to the first episode of the re-branded Desiraé Ofori Podcast, formerly the "Sincerely, Mrs. Mommy Podcast". In today's episode, I talk briefly about the name change and relaunch of my brand. However, more importantly, is our interview with Lisa Vivo, Ed. S a Licensed School Psychologist and Area Owner of the ClubZ In-Home and Online Tutoring of Hunters Creek. With over 10 years of experience in the field as a School Psychologist both in public school settings and private sectors, Lisa shares her expert advice on fun, practical, and helpful tips and tools parents can implement at home to help s...
2021-03-2438 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 31 - How to Trust God with Action In Spite of the Pushback with Chantalle AdamsonIt's one thing to say you trust God, but it's a whole different thing when you have to show up and trust with action! Today special guest Chantalle Adamson of De'Zauree Beauty breaks it down on what it looks like to trust God with action in spite of internal and external pushback to choose the opposite of what God is leading you to do.
In this episode we talk about: 1. Trust versus her fear of pregnancy and birth. 2. Identity Issues and seeing yourself the way God sees you. 3. Overcoming strong family expectations (including growing up in a...
2020-11-121h 12The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 30 - Soul Care and The Sabbath - How to Invest and Get the Most Out of BothI've been on a journey this year to be more intentional, disciplined, and obedient to what God reveals to me. The past 7 weeks I've been focused on being more intentional and disciplined about my soul care and weekly sabbath. The benefits of taking care of my soul and honoring the sabbath have been more than I could ever imagine and exactly what I've needed for years!
In today's episode I'll teach you how to be more intentional and get the most out of your soul-care routine - daily, weekly, and even within your finances. Also, you'll learn how to prioritize...
2020-08-1937 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 29 - Five Life Lessons to Help You Survive and Thrive This YearHave you ever found yourself conflicted or confused on how to make the best of your year? Today I'm sharing five practical life lessons that have helped me not only survive emotionally, mentally, and spiritually, but to thrive as well and for many years to come. For links to the written blog post along and to check out the mentioned links in the episode visit SincerelyMrsMommy.com under today's title or visit the direct link bit.ly/SMMEp29
2020-08-0323 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 28 - The Supernatural Power We Have Against Racism, Injustice & Disease.2020 what a year right!? If it's not a global pandemic of Corona Virus - COVID 19, then it's the fight against racial injustice, unemployment, unjust deaths, and Lord knows what's next... we're only in June! However, I've been able to fight fear with faith and gain peace in ways only God could give me. And although I've been fearful before to speak up about it... not anymore! Today's podcast episode, I'm talking about prayer, the scriptures, the supernatural power that God has given us, and the power of our mindset and the words that come out of our mouth. I pray...
2020-06-0937 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 27 - A Birth Story During a Pandemic with Keiona HagginsWhat is it like to give birth during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown? What do you do when your birth plan doesn't go as planned? What do you do when you're forced to experience something that could break your heart? How do you apologize to those you once mocked or were insensitive to? With all of her expectations thrown out the window, and feeling little to no control, Keionna Haggins found herself facing the unthinkable. After having two prior natural births, due to fast progressing labor with a breached baby, Keiona had an emergency cesarean birth with her third child...
2020-05-2642 min
Imagine Yourself PodcastWhat to Do When All the Rules Have Changed (w/Artist, Author & Entrepreneur Desirae Ofori)Do you find yourself adapting to a “new normal” every single day? Are you ready for a fresh approach? In this episode, we find our sense of balance and our sense of normalcy as we steer our family dynamics, our finances, and our faith forward. Desirae Ofori, also known as Sincerely Mrs. Mommy, uses her gifts as an author, lifestyle blogger, and former counselor to show us creative ways to stay strong with a bold new faith to conquer this bold new world.Imagine Yourself knowing what to do what to do when all the rules have chan...
2020-05-0428 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 26 - Helpful Expert Tips to Improve Your Child's Working Memory - Plus Yours Too! Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway an Award-Winning PsychologistToday's episode is with expert Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway an award winning Psychologist, professor, author, and TedX speaker. She is recognized for her professional research and expertise on brain and memory. Having published over 100 scientific articles, her work has been cited over 1000 times! Some of the topics we discuss today are the importance of working memory and what it is, the similarities in behaviors of children who are gifted and/or have ADHD, tips for parents of online distance learners, plus what adults can do to improve their memory and retention. This is one episode you'll want to save and s...
2020-04-2733 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 25 - How Fitness and Physical Therapy Can Transform Your Mind, Body, and Soul. Interview with Dr. Chantel YearwoodIn today's episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Chantel Yearwood! Dr. Yearwood is a Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and Clinical Director at Renewal Rehab Physical Therapy in Central Florida. She is also an online wellness coach and uses her professional and personal experience with physical therapy, fitness, health wellness, and her keen insight to foster total transformation in her clients and patients - mind, body, and soul. You are definitely in for an unexpected treat!
Some of the topics we'll discuss include:
The importance of scheduling in daily personal time to help with productivity.
Realistic fitness activities to d...
2020-03-3047 min
The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 24 - Trust Your Ideas and Stop Making ExcusesDo you have big ideas, with bigger excuses that keep you from starting anything? Let's talk about why it's important to ditch the excuses and trust our ideas. You can read this episode and get all the links to everything mentioned on the website: https://sincerelymrsmommy.com/2020/02/12/podcast-episode-24-trust-your-ideas-and-stop-making-excuses/
2020-02-1321 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 23 - Parenting Goals, Friendship, and Trusting God.This is the last episode and blog post for 2019. I'll talk about why in this episode. I also talk about new parenting goals helping your kids fulfill their life's purpose, the importance of having a healthy friendship with your children and also trusting God to help when you feel stuck and within the unknown. I also ask for some help with the blog and podcast. If you'd like to be part of a NEW Sincerely Mrs. Mommy team, email me at SincerelyMrsMommy@gmail.com To get caught up with blog posts and episodes visit www.SincerelyMrsMommy.com
2019-12-1225 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 22 - SMM Best of 2019 - How a Couple's Staycation Saved Our MarriageSharing the Best of 2019 from SincerelyMrsMommy.com! Today's episode re-aires our most downloaded podcast episode to date. Three couples share their how their economical spin on a couples getaway has turned into one of the most valuable experiences with a built-in accountability to help improve and sustain a healthy well-rounded marriage. Visit SincerelyMrsMommy.com for links to and a list to all the things referenced in the episode.
2019-11-2748 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 21 - Mom Boss Diaries: Dear New Mom BossHey Mom Boss! Here's your reminder that you are doing the best you can as a team of ONE, and that you've got what it takes to get to the next level! Here's my open letter to you! For links to all the mentioned content on this episode, visit the blog post on SincerelyMrsMommy.com
2019-11-0630 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 20 - 8 FREE Ways to Self Care with Your KidsHere are 8 free ways you indulge in self care, take a break from reality, and refresh all by showing your kids how they can do the same and enjoy time together.
2019-10-1712 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 19 - Slowing Down and Alone TimeToday is a solo episode where I talk about the importance on slowing down and taking time out for ourselves. Find more relatable topics on the blog at SincerelyMrsMommy.com
2019-09-1827 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 18 - The Truth About Homeschooling Plus Tips and Advice with Audrey ShehaneToday, my college friend Audrey Shehane talks about the hard and scary decision to start homeschooling her son in the middle of Kindergarten. Audrey also shares how to get started, homeschool myths, curriculum options, integrating private school, parenting and teaching her children with ADHD, tips on scheduling, a ton of resources, and more! Visit this episodes blog post and show notes on SincerelyMrsMommy.com for a links to all the mentioned resources.
2019-08-2142 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 17 - Stress-Free Parenting: Is it Possible?Today I'm doing an audio version of my blog post "Stress-Free Parenting: Is it Possible?". I felt that the four practical lessons in this blog post are perfect reminders for the new school year. If you'd like to read the blog post visit SincerelyMrsMommy.com and it'll be the first post on the blog. You can also follow me on Instagram at Instagram.com/sincerelymrsmommy and Facebook at facebook.com/sincerelymrsmommy
2019-08-0717 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 16 - Take Two! 9 Lessons I've Learned About MarriageThis is Take Two of the 9 Lessons I Learned About Marriage. And it's better than the last one! The first recording had some editorial issues, so I decided to delete and rerecord. Share this with your family and
friends. You can see the list on SincerelyMrsMommy.com in the Podcast category titled Episode 16. Thanks for listening, again!
2019-07-2421 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 15 - How Healing Myself Inspired the World with Faith Broussard Cade of Fleur De Lis SpeaksAfter experiencing a Traumatic Brain Injury as a result of a rear-ended car accident, Faith Broussard Cade candidly talks about the road to recovery. Faith is now well known for her #fleurdelisspeaks mini handwritten inspirational notes that encourage bold self-care, shifting mindsets, and taking charge of our lives in healthy ways. Visit SincerelyMrsMommy.com for links and all the ways to connect with Faith.
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2019-06-2656 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 14 - The Mom Boss Life and FaithDo you know if you are a "Mom Boss"? Do you know how faith can help you be successful as a Mom Boss? Listen to today's podcast to learn more. For show notes and access to the links mentioned in this episode visit today's title on the blog at www.sincerelymrsmommy.com www.sincerelymrsmommy.com
2019-06-1217 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 13 - Prayer for the Mom Who's StrugglingThis morning we were almost in a head on collission as I was turned my head to the back seat to verbally discipline my eldest. I immediately was drawn to pray over myself and my children. Then after felt God pressing me to share a prayer for all the other mom's and caregivers who find themselves struggling as well.
2019-05-2919 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 12 - A Mother's Day Encouragement and PrayerHappy Mother's Day! As happy as Mother's Day should be, it can be a complicated roller coaster of emotions - high, low and everything in between. Today I share some encouragement and a prayer to bring you peace today. Visit this episodes blog post on SincerelyMrsMommy.com for links to my birth stories and birth affirmations mentioned.
2019-05-1222 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 11 - How to Build a Healthy Friendship with Your Child with Remi Makanjuola of Grace to Parent a Christian Parenting CoachIs it possible to be friends with your children? Is that something you should even try to pursue? Today we have special guest, Remi Makanjuola of Grace to Parent, an online platform with positive practical parenting tips. Remi explains how to redefine what true friendship is and how to enhance it in our relationship with our children.For show notes and links mentioned in this episode visit sincerelymrsmommy.wordpress.com
2019-04-2931 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 10 - How Mindful Conscious Parenting Changed My LifeI decided to give "Mindful Conscious Parenting" a try, but quickly realized, it had to start with me! In this podcast I talk about my journey over the past two weeks, and the resources that have inspired me to change and protect my core. Plus an update on if mindful conscious parenting is working out for me and my littles. Be sure to go to SincerelyMrsMommy.com for this episodes mini blog post/show notes to find links to everything mentioned in this episode plus more. Alsoooo I forgot to mention in the episode, but huge thanks to Yvette and G...
2019-04-1541 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 9 - A New Way to Parent - Mindful Conscious ParentingLately, I've been in search of ways to parent smarter, not harder. This episode is inspired by a recent article I read about meditation used in school instead of detention. I wanted to see if this could be part of parenting. Today we have special guest and my friend, Tyeisha Duhart, a mother of two who practices what she calls 'Mindful Conscious Parenting'. In this episode she talks about what it is, how she discovered her style, and how she implements it on a daily basis. She also gives some practical advice on how to incorporate Mindful Conscious parenting...
2019-04-0153 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 8 - How We Worked Together To Save Our Marriage from Divorce with Faith SmithIn this candid interview, Faith Smith shares how she and her husband Kahari learned to stop working against each other, yet with each other to save a marriage that was quickly heading to divorce.
2019-03-181h 09The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 7 - How a Couple's Staycation Saved Our MarriageOn this episode "How a Couple's Staycation Saved My Marriage", I bring you in behind the scenes of our 24 hour LuGadO Couple's Staycation that we share with two other married couple's. This weekend was our 1 year LuGadO anniversary, so we took time to reflect on how the support of the staycations, and the relationships between the wives, the husbands and the group as a whole has helped each of us work towards healthier and more enjoyable marriages. Check out the blog for photos of all the special surprises that our house hosts prepared for the group. LuGadO is a combination...
2019-03-0445 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 6 - 3 Steps to Setting Boundaries and Improve Self LoveTodays episode is all about boundaries and self love! By having better boundaries that you can set and keep, you'll be able to secure a stronger grip on loving yourself with all of the potential and greatness that you naturally possess. Isn't it time that you loved on you a little more and showed others how to as well? Check out the blog for show notes and info on the books mentioned in this podcast. www.SincerelyMrsMommy.wordpress.com
2019-02-1828 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 5 - Why You Need to Take a Break and Follow Your IdeasToday I'm sharing my life changing and mindset shifting experience at the 2019 Hey Girl Hey Retreat. I'm also talking about the value of Mom's and caregivers getting away and why you need to follow through with the ideas that come to your mind. Check out the blog www.sincerelymrsmommy.wordpress.com
2019-02-0529 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 4 - The Meaning of True Love in Marriage with Mildred Greer Married for 65 YearsToday's episode features my Grandmother, Mildred Greer as she speaks about her 65 year marriage and what it took to keep her vows up to the very end with my Grandfather, who recently passed away. It is a transparent, old school, yet relevant testimony that you'll want to hear. She talks to wives AND husbands. Reminder to check out the blog www.sincerelymrsmommy.wordpress.com
2019-01-0721 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 3 - What Makes You Trigger Happy?Today it's all about understanding your triggers & how they can affect your mental health and perceptions. There's even some valuable tips for you to try! I'm also sharing a little update on what I've been doing since my Postpartum Depression diagnosis.Remember to check out the blog SincerelyMrsMommy.wordpress.com and share the blog and podcast with your Mom Tribe!Blog Posts mentioned:* Our Successful Coparenting Story* How to Live a Rich and Meaningful Lifestyle* Postpartum Depression: The Truth and Struggle
2018-12-1727 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 2 - The Grateful Mom BossToday we're talking about gratitude! This past weekend we celebrated 30,000 views on the blog & I'm so grateful! In today's episode we get into why we should celebrate small victories, what the working mom and mom's at home really have in common, learning how to grant yourself more grace as a mom, and how to add more gratitude to your daily life. Visit the blog SincerelyMrsMommy.wordpress.com Sincerely, Desirae
2018-11-2118 minThe Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian WomenEP 1 - Postpartum Depression: The Truth & StruggleWelcome to the first episode of SincerelyMrsMommy (SMM) the Podcast! In this episode, I'm doing a quick intro of who I am, and doing a recap with deeper insight regarding the blog post Postpartum Depression: The Truth & Struggle. I talked about experiencing depression and anxiety during my pregnancy and even why I canceled my big baby shower. In this episode, I also mentioned some blog posts for you to check out. 1. Prayers for the Broken Marriage2. Mom Boss Diaries: I'm Pregnant Now WhatVisit the blog at www.SincerelyMrsMommy.wordpress.comThanks again for tuning in and sharing with your Mom...
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