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Shift Changer PodcastGrow Baby Grow!Globally, we've drastically shifted and maybe you feel like what's the point of creating, dreaming, or doing ANYTHING except surviving. I have felt this, but it would be a waste of our life to simply just survive. God's Word encourages us to grow in all that we do for His glory!
In season 2, we've talked about the shifts in culture, religion, politics, and the like. In our second episode, we discussed that the goal is to remove distraction and be focused on the task at hand (work, school, your marriage, your kids, church, etc.). In this episode, w...
2022-03-2419 min
Shift Changer PodcastThe Name of the Game is FOCUSIn our first episode of Season 2, we talked about our how the world has shifted. In this episode, we will discuss the importance of being focused on what God has called us to do. Hope you're encouraged!
Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it and have you on the show!
Connect with me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com or Revive.Her
Visit our family brand: Paloma Blanca and with every purchase, we donate 20% to local & global charities.
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2022-03-0313 min
Shift Changer PodcastShiftedIn our first episode of Season 2, I think it's appropriate to say - we've Shifted?! Agree or disagree. We're talking about it! Hope you're encouraged!
Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it!
Connect with me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com or Revive.Her
Visit our family brand: Paloma Blanca and every purchase sows a seed for someone in need as we give to local & global charities.
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2022-02-1720 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Servant LeadershipAs I wrap up season one of The Shift Changer Podcast, I sat down with my friend, Mike Rosas to talk about a topic we are both passionate about: Servant Leadership. Mike is the Houston Rockets Chaplain, business owner to several companies, co-founder with his beautiful wife, Lidiette, an orphanage in Soacha, Colombia called Love Bought International, and a father to 3 adorable children. Mike lives servant leadership in an extraordinary way fueled by the grace of God. I pray this episode blesses you and encourages you to live a life in service to others for the glory of God!
2021-06-0459 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Overcome Postpartum Depression to Joy Unspeakable in JesusDisclaimer: This was recorded in September 2020, and I thought I lost the recording. But my editor found it and so here it is. This one is of sensitive nature. If you are experiencing postpartum depression call: 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD).
I sit down and talk with my lovely friend, Stephanie Jones. Stephanie is in an amazing wife, mama, newly fur mama, loves to capture beautiful family moments through photography among many other things. I barely knew Stephanie when I called her in 2017, but she mentioned in one of our photo sessions that she had experienced postpartum depression...
2021-04-2947 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to CollaborationI took a break to work on my business, Paloma Blanca with the amazing, Ashley Williams. She's in episode: 16. Now, I'm ready to get back at it! Let's begin 2021, with my dear and beautiful friend, Leslie Gonzales. When Leslie's not wearing multiple hats and crushing her day job, she's looking for ways to lavish the love of Jesus on women and connect with them through community gatherings. She even started an organization, Fearless Project and every month, she does just that! The mission of Fearless Project is to encourage and empower women to live life fearlessly for Jesus. We sat...
2021-03-2544 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Spiritually Proactive ParentingOn this episode of the Shift Changer Podcast, I sat down with the lovely and beautiful, Lorna Wells. Native to Houston, Lorna is the wife to Tauren Wells and a mother to 3 with bundle of joy on the way! She's also an amazing singer, a lover of God, her family, and people. I started following her on Instagram and then on her blog, Alive and Wells, where she keeps it real while sharing the goodness of God! What really stopped me in my tracks that lead me to reach out to her was a post she made about Purity...
2020-12-1043 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Crush Your GoalsOn this episode of the Shift Changer Podcast, I sit down with my friend, Shellsy Malveaux and talk about Crushing Your Goals. I reached out to her because that's exactly what she's doing - even in a pandemic! This girl is C R U S H I N G It! Shellsy and I got together last year for my Revive Her Vision & Goals and she shared her desire to open a coffee shop. Then she casted vision, created an attainable plan, cultivated goals to reach them, and has collaborated with people who will facilitate her dreams. She was also...
2020-11-2330 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Finish 2020 StrongAshley "Bird" Williams is an incredible woman of faith, family, and fun! She's a wife, mother of 2 (with one on the way - I found out later), a business woman, the host of Bird Means Business Podcast, serves the local church, and a lover of people! Ashley left an intense position as an investment banking analyst on Wall Street to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams. Together, her and her husband started a gym, The League in the Heights in Houston and in 2019, she launched Bird Williams Consulting. Bird Williams Consulting has come alongside many clients who have turned their failing...
2020-11-1239 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Overcome Trials & Empower OthersIn honor of breast cancer month, I asked my friend Amanda Lips to talk about her journey through breast cancer and COVID. Amanda is a Leader of fun, the CEO of Pete's Plug , Co-founder of Petals & Pastry, and Partner at Forever Trends, LLC. She is an overall fierce woman who enters hard challenges with the intentionality of finding the F U N in that trial while also being her authentic self - not denying the difficulty of the matter. Cancer, COVID, and any other hardship do not define her - they leverage her dreams. Her heart, her passion, and...
2020-10-2941 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Embrace Grief & Hope After Infancy Loss Part 2This is part 2 of Shift Change to Embrace Grief & Hope After Infancy Loss. If this is a sensitive topic for you, this might be an episode to listen to later. Today, October 15th is Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Awareness so I wanted to share my story and my friend, Nika's story. Nika was pregnant earlier this year with no complications then all of a sudden started experiencing pain, went into labor at 21 weeks with their beautiful little girl, June, who then went to be with the Lord. This is a story of many women, and as we share...
2020-10-1642 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Embrace Grief & Hope After Infancy Loss Part 1This is a 2 part episode of the subject: Pregnancy and Infancy Loss. If this is a sensitive topic for you, this might be an episode to listen to later. Today, October 15th is Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Awareness so I wanted to share my story and my friend, Nika's story. Nika was pregnant earlier this year with no complications then all of a sudden started experiencing pain, went into labor at 21 weeks with their beautiful little girl, June, who then went to be with the Lord. This is a story of many women, and as we share - we...
2020-10-1537 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Frontline PrayersWhat do you think when you think of the word "Frontline?" The word is commonly used in military talk describing those soldiers in the front of the line in battle; those closest to the enemy. 2020 made that term common knowledge when the frontline of doctors, nurses, pathologist, microbiologist, respiratory therapist, and medical professionals of the like responded to help those fighting COVID-19. I also believe it was a call to action for Believers to get on the frontlines in prayer against the enemy in spiritual warfare (Eph. 6:12).
In this episode, we are talking about Shift Changing to...
2020-09-3023 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Intentional Acts of KindnessOn this episode of SCP, I am joined by my dad, Mikel Arnold to talk about kindness! My pops is a great handyman, hard worker, and loves to serve people. Both of my parents enjoy serving others, but my dad's willing & readiness is notable. One day when we were talking I noticed that his acts of kindness are not random at all. Rather, they were all intentional. Then I started to think that as followers of Jesus we should be intentional in our giving by seeking out ways to give daily, like my dad. Now, there will be moments...
2020-09-1411 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Find Your PurposeOn this episode of SCP, I am joined by my husband, Joshua Curteman. He's a Navy Veteran, lover of all things outdoors especially fishing & bow hunting, he's an incredible father, a hard & excellent worker, very disciplined and he's my best friend. In this rare moment in time that he's home, I ask him to share about purpose. What's rare about this is on December 1st, 2019, he was unemployed and he's been off ever since the recording until now as I type up this description on 8/31/2020. I don't know what it was, but I had enough discernment to know that...
2020-08-3132 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Love Beyond BoardersDISCLAIMER: Due to COVID, we've had to orchestrate Zoom recordings rather than in person. Our connection on this episode was patchy despite our efforts. We proceeded and didn't let that stop us. We still hope you enjoy!
On June 13th, 2020, our little store, Paloma Blanca, will be one! We wanted to come alongside the struggling and strong Believers and provide financial assistance to women & children who cannot help themselves. God lead us to partner with the Rosas and their organization, Love Bought International. An orphanage in Soacha, Colombia. Mike is a father, traveling evangelist, the chaplain to...
2020-06-1335 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Intentional Moments in ParentingIn this episode, I sit down with my friend, Valerie Ellis, who is a wife, mother, non-profit grant writer, memory maker, avid book reader, children's book author, and co-author to the blog, Our Everyday Parables. We talk about how being intentional in our parenting can create moments that are educational, creative, memorable, and the building blocks for growing our children's faith. Each of us as parents are facing different trials and tragedies, but regardless, we are all seen and known by Jesus. Leaning into Him will give us the guidance to parent our children in their unique way. These...
2020-06-0138 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Generosity even in Times of TroubleI heard a quote once that said, "Times of stress or trouble reveal your true colors." The Bible speaks about this in Luke 6:44-45 [paraphrased] that says, "Every tree will be revealed by the quality of fruit that it produces. Figs or grapes are not picked off thorn trees. People are known this way (like trees). Every man produces good out of the goodness stored in them and if you have evil stored up in you - it will come out. For the overflow of what you store in your heart will be seen by the fruit you produce...
2020-05-0718 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to ForgiveKatherine "Kat" Blanco and I met on Instagram and instantly hit it off! I loved her heart, passion, and love for people. We opened up about major stuff on DM's and I knew I had to her on the podcast because she has an amazing perspective on life. This episodes sticky note quote is: "Forgiveness is not only for the other person, but it's for you. It's one the greatest expression of self care and self love." Quote by Kat. A parallel quote by Miguel Ruiz "Forgiveness is an act of self love and respect." Forgiveness is an action...
2020-04-2342 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to MissionsWhy shift to Missions? Because in life, we are called to love and impact others! My amazing friend and former nursing coworker, Jessica will share about the shift in her life that lead her heart along the path to become a missionary. The sticky note quote for this episode is: "Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. Ask God for what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6...
2020-04-1036 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Change to Tell Your StoryYour story is the most important part of you! It's an ongoing story where the pen is put to paper as you are reading this description. Maybe you have a story that changed because you decided to change your belief system or maybe someone changed the trajectory on your behalf. Maybe something happened that you would have never imagined and that's how life shifted for you. Either way, it's time to shift and tell your story! See below for contact details. I'm excited for you to hear my best friend, Whitney's story and I pray her story will resonates...
2020-03-2324 min
Shift Changer PodcastWhy Change and How?Why Change? Well, with all that's going on in the world, we need a lasting positive impact for the greater good! I believe it starts with YOU and it starts with being intentional with your time and in this episode I'm going to show you how with my guest host, Whitney Hill.
This episodes Sticky Note Quote is:
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Ghandi
“You will never change your life until you change something you do daily.” John C. Maxwell
So, how do you change? SHIFT acronym
2020-03-2326 min
Shift Changer PodcastYour BS is blocking your ChangeNot seeing change in your life? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it might be your BS (belief system). The foundation of your core values is your belief system which guides your perception (the way you think), your heart (your emotions), and your actions (your behavior). In the dynamic world we live in, if you haven't seen change or fail to change habits in your personal life - most likely it's because of your belief system. Which leads to this week's Sticky Note Quote - say it with me: When I shift my belief system i...
2020-03-2321 min
Shift Changer PodcastShift Happens!In this first episode, you will learn about how the name Shift Changer came about and a few insights on what it means to become a Shift Changer. You'll also get to know me - your host, Monica Curteman. From working at the bedside as a critical care nurse for 12 years to finding out on social media one morning that myself and my entire hospital was laid off. You'll hear how shift happened in my own life and the fundamental changes it created in my belief system, and ultimately, my actions to becoming a stay at home mom. Listen...
2020-03-1210 min