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Melissa and I both have seen so many marriages of small business owners end in divorce. We find this heartbreaking. Today we're here to encourage you to stop laying your marriage on the alter and sacrificing it for your business.  Join Melissa Whaley, Christian Life Coach with an emphasis on marriage coaching, and I as we discuss one of the most important things for married women - your marriage.  We look at: - What makes marriage healthy - How women can view submission as good (Eph. 5:22-33) - Involving your husband in your business - Mistakes we've made and how we're doing things differently.   Previous Episodes with Melissa Episode 104: Top 3 Household Management Tips Episode 83: Lies Women Believe about Money with Melissa Whaley Find Melissa and her Freebie Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ohheymelissawhaley/   and https://www.instagram.com/thetrailblazinglife/   Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@thetrailblazinglife   Website http://www.trailblazingcoach.com   Freebie Family Values Cheat Sheets https:/

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It’s so good to have someone help you work through this topic when it can be a challenge to know how to care for others. Kari Bartkus is a Spiritual Director to hurting Christian women but uses a modern-day letter-writing approach perfect for those drawn to quiet spaces and written words. Kari shares her acronym CARE from her book, Courageous Care: Helping others even when you’re afraid.   C - Courageously compassionate A - Authentically taking action R - Relying on God E - Ever mindful of the other person   How to care for others as either an introvert or an extrovert.   “We want the other person to know they are seen, loved, and taken care of.”   How to care for those who are not in your close group of friends or family.   How to practically apply your spiritual gifts when caring for others. Spiritual Gifts Survey courtesy of Dr. Tom Rush - Listen to his podcast episode on using your spiritual gifts here.  How to avoid burnout as a caregiver. Know who your people are to serve in this season. It can be as s

In this episode of Created for This, I’m talking with Ron Simmons who served as a state representative, CEO of a wealth management company, and is a father and grandfather.   We’re talking about Ron Simmons’ book Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon. In this episode of Created for This, I’m talking with Ron Simmons who served as a state representative, CEO of a wealth management company, and is a father and grandfather.   We’re talking about Ron Simmons’ book Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon.   Intentionality - why has it been so important in your life, and why should it be important for others? If you don’t know where you’re going, you’ll be surprised when you get there. You have to have an idea of where you’re going so you can get there.   Determining the next step and getting uncomfortable - It’s not a matter of not knowing what the step is, it’s a matter of taking the next step. Ron gives a few steps to help you do this.   A lot of times, the fear of failure is greater than the joy of success.   H

Today's guest, Dianna Kokoska, can be found on Instagram, or her website. You can order the book through my affiliate link on Amazon.    In this episode, Dianna shares:   How being a wife and mom has impacted her business. How she started her business as a single mom who pulled her kids door to door in a little red wagon.    She found serving people and listening to their stories is how you can add value.   “Make people feel important because they are. Treat every one of us is a child of God. Because we are.”   “Every number or sale represents a person and every person has a story.”    The book is full of step-by-step things we can do to train our brain to have a new story, write that new story, and be responsible for that new story.    How to get people to tell you their story and share how you can add value to their lives. Love people Say hello and see if they’ll say hello back Ask and be curious about them Practice   “Feel uncomfortable and do it anyway.”   Take that next bold step.   Living bold

Today’s guest is Kathy Dixon, founder and CEO of Oh Yes! Communications. Today she will guide us through how to grow a successful business, sharing the importance of organization, flexibility, and staying grounded in our day-to-day through faith and relationship.   In this episode, we discussed: Addressing our weaknesses in business and how to learn from them Her background as first generation and how it has contributed to her growth as a business owner Being aware of what God has for you and your business in His timing Learning to be flexible and balance life in different seasons How to delegate and grow a team effectively   “Sometimes you have to be okay taking a back seat…I wasn’t missing out on anything. What God had for me is going to be there, when it’s my time.” - Kathy   Kathy is a fierce boy mom of 3, a military wife, a fluent Spanish speaker, and Owner of marketing company Oh Yes! Communications. Her past clients range from National Geographic, Oprah, and several small to mid-sized multi-g

Lewis and I talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI), using it in our business, and how to move forward as Christians. He walks us through what his thoughts are from a technical and theological integrated, biblical aspect. A few points we cover: The question of “should AI be used” is one thing we discuss. Additionally, we look at ChatGPT and how it works. One big takeaway from Lewis is to have caution and discernment when interacting with any type of technology, but especially AI. Lewis’s advice for business owners on how to think through ChatGPT. Having a filter on our technology. “Have a driving reason for saying yes to technology. Make sure it isn’t detrimental to your spiritual growth.” – Lewis What’s your take – we’d love to have a conversation about this over on Twitter on this post.   Lewis Ungit is the author of “The Return of the Dragon: The Shocking Way Drugs and Religion Shape People and Societies” and writes on a wide range of topics including culture, finance, philosophy, history, theology, and

God's given us homes to steward, and steward them well. Melissa Whaley joins me to chat about our top three house management tips. These are tips that are practical and ones that can be implemented straight away. As moms, Melissa and I have 10 kids between us. We are giving you things that make sense as moms and business owners because we're right there with you! We also share perspectives from our husbands - these are good! (We want you to talk to your own husband about these things!)   Melissa's found on Instagram over at Trailblazing Homeschool or her personal account, Oh Hey Melissa Whaley. Referenced in this podcast: Power of a Praying Wife book Atomic Habits Melissa's Values Workbook Danielle's Time Blocking Notebook or Digital Download  

I often hear “I don’t know how to start…”, "What do I need to do to get started," or “Is now the right time to start a podcast?”  So how DO you know if you’re ready to start a podcast? Is there an ideal time, audience size, or revenue goal that indicates you are “ready”?  How do you figure out *when* to take the leap?  Who better to help answer this question than Stefanie Gass!  Stef is the host of Online Business for Christian Women, a top 25 globally ranked business podcast which is amazing! Beyond the success of her own show, Stef has helped over 1,000 women start podcasts with her signature program, Podcast Pro University! Yes, you heard me right - she’s helped OVER 1,000 women start podcasts! This week, instead of our typical podcast content, I’ve partnered with Stefanie to sponsor an episode. I’m actually sharing an episode with you today from her show - Online Business for Christian Women! In this week's episode, Stefanie walks us through 5 ways to know if it's time to start a podcast. It's such

Today's guest is Katie Martinez, founder, and CEO of Elegantees, an ethically made fashion brand. She seeks to honor God through the branding, honoring her employees in the US and abroad, while fighting human trafficking. Katie has seen the brand multiply greatly, all credited to God's favor. In this episode of Created for This, Katie and I talk about: What led her to create her own clothing brand How she's seen God move as she's taken bold steps of faith What she expects for the future of Nepal (see the special invitation) How you can support the work Katie is doing through Elegantees You're invited to help Elegantees in a tangible way - by helping rebuild in Nepal. They are reopened in a new rented space, new machines, with one of our former managers is character, honesty, and work ethic. It seems like we have full control of what is happening. Several seamstresses have been recruited from the local workforce that are in desperate need to work, but many women who have been making Elegantees for years are

Hard doesn't mean bad, especially when you look at the season through the lens of Christ.  The Bible verses I read were Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Here are three things that I've learned about hard seasons and what can be redeemed through this season. This season can: Reassessing your goals and values Grow your prayer life Increase your dependence on God and the Holy Spirit to sustain you I talked about the 4 R's of walking with the Holy Spirit and they are: Remember: you are never alone Rejoice: you don't have to work in your strength Request: spirit guide you in conversations (and daily life) Renew: daily renew your commitment to keep in step with the Spirit If you'd like to get a lock/home screen of the 4 R's, you can go to my website  My email, if you need or want to chat, is dmr@daniellemroberts.com

Today’s episode is one that will talk about periods and girl things – listen with children at your descression (there’s nothing crazy in here, just period talk, but I want you to know incase you’ve got kids around. My guest is Garnuu founder and is passionate about helping women be the best they can be and that includes how they treat their body with feminine care. As the Founder and CEO of Garnuu, an organic feminine care company that is on a mission to create periods that don’t cramp your style. She started Garnuu in 2021 out of a passion of helping women all over the world, including using your period to fight human trafficking for girls in Nepal.  Macy and I talk about: – What she’s encountered as a company with conservative values – Why it’s so important to use a period product that is organic – *hint* there are toxins, titanium dioxide, bleaches/dyes, and other unknown things in regular tampon brands – How Garnuu is different from other period products – Implementing cycle syncing and how you can i

You guys - episode 100!!!!!! Thank you for listening to every episode and supporting my podcast. I'm so happy to serve you in this way. Tune in to hear a very heart-felt interview and have your listener-submitted questions answered.

Insurance for your business is a important asset. In this episode of Created for This, Danielle and her husband, Lucas, talk about the ins and outs of insurance for small businesses. As a insurance broker for businesses, Lucas is passionate about helping out business owners protect themselves.    To contact Lucas about insurance, you can email dmr@daniellemroberts.com. He would be happy to help connect you with what you need or point you in the right direction. You can also find Lucas on Twitter https://twitter.com/addicted2grace.    

Hello, to another episode of creative for this, another year of Created for This. And you guys, we're going to talk about something that is so good for this time of year, something that has been on my mind and my heart. And that is finding a new way of looking at your goals and your plans. I want to help you break this down. I want you guys to see success.  Yes, success. You may be challenged. In this episode, I want you to come at it from an open mind, I want you to think this through in a way that is open minded with discernment, with understanding, what it is that you are looking for in your own life, and what this means to you.  Alright, are you ready? Let's dive in. First thing that you need to do is to define success for yourself. What does success look like in your business and your life? Maybe success for you is quitting your 9 to 5. So you can run your business, from home with your babies. Maybe success to you is booking yourself on five different podcasts to share your message with the world. Maybe

In this episode, Danielle chats with Sarah Martin. We cover: - What stewarding the body looks like. - Why stewarding your body is NOT only weight loss. - Why preparing your body for services is important. - How and why Danielle and Sarah started with FASTer Way and what they love about it. Sarah Martin is a wife, mom, author, and a Certified FASTer Way Health & Wellness Coach. She is passionate about gathering purpose-driven women and coaching them in health and wellness to love God heart, soul, mind, and strength to be fit for the call He has on your life. When Sarah isn't cheering on her clients, you can find her on date nights with her husband, yelling loudly at her son's football games, or making a mess in her art room. Join Sarah's next FASTer Way round and get info at @sarahmartinvibrantlife on Instagram. Discover more about FASTer Way here.  

Jena shares about her faith and trusting God in her artwork, and how she came to the realization of needing to rest in order to keep going and creating. This is a powerful episode with so many pieces of wisdom. Jena's Instagram A Spoonful of Faith Studio

Get the list of 5 Created Ways to Rest here. To join Make Room for Rest, my course on productivity and biblical rest, use this link and discount "getrested" for 40% off.

Discovering your spiritual gifts is so important! In this episode of Created for This, I'm chatting with my Spiritual Gifts class professor, Dr. Rush.  We talk about: - how you can identify your gifts - what the spiritual gifts are - why rest is important for those of us in serving roles    Links from the show: Spiritual Gifts Profile Your Reasonable Service: Understanding Your Motivation for Ministry Dr. Fuller's Theological Classroom More about Dr. Rush: Dr. Tom Rush serves an Evangelist with TREAD Ministries and is a Staff Evangelist at Liberty Baptist Church, Hartwell, Georgia. He also serves as a President of Ten Commandments Georgia, a non-profit, grassroots organization committed to the task of restoring a common moral code based upon The Ten Commandments and the founding philosophy of our country. He is a native of East Point, Georgia, and a graduate of Georgia Tech (BSIM); Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (MDiv); and Immanuel Baptist Theological Seminary (DMin). He is a member of the Confere

I've been in business for 7.5 years. One thing I've been concerned about for many of those years is hustle culture. Hustle culture is prevalent in the online business world, where long hours, pushing hard to make things happen, and striving out of your own strength are glorified and encouraged. Another concerning practice that is common is the lack of real rest. While getting pedis and manis are great, and drinking wine isn't necessarily bad, following these practices won't give you real, lasting rest. Listen to this episode on how to avoid the danger of hustle culture. I'm sharing a few embarrassing stories to illustrate my point. 21 Ways to Rest That Aren't Sleeping post If you're interested in hearing more details about our trip, or tips and tricks for traveling, I posted our video on YouTube and you can access that here.