Emerging as Me

If you're anything like me, trying to do all the things all at the same time often means that I end up overextending myself, and those things either never get done or the quality just isn't that great. In this episode, I'm sharing the latest news around the opening of my salon and why I'm choosing to pause the podcast this summer. Because sometimes you gotta slow down to speed up.   Resources & Li...

Have you ever seen people walking along, looking down at their cell phones, so absorbed in them that they aren't watching where they're walking? It's so easy to get overwhelmed by the stressors of everyday life, especially being a parent. So today, I'm sharing a part of my devotional that's just so relevant to my life today. If you feel like things are weighing on you and you're just stressed out...

Today, I have a special episode for y'all because I'm sharing a recent interview I did with Emily Reuschel on her podcast, Gather in Growth. In this interview, I talk about how I've evolved over the past decade or so of my life and where I'm at now. So, if you don't already know my background and some of the things that my husband and I have gone through, I thought it would be great to share here...

Something that's been on my mind a lot lately is cell phone use, especially social media. Technology can be amazing, but there's a fine line between the good and bad aspects of it. So today, I'm sharing my feelings about social media, my relationship with it, and how I'm reflecting on those feelings and moving forward. I'm also exploring what a digital detox could look like so I can be more presen...

Being a farm wife means that this time of year is always extremely busy. Add in two toddlers, and it gets even crazier. Today, I'm talking about how I handle busy seasons like this to try to stay positive and keep moving forward. Just like the seasons of the year, busy seasons are also temporary. From prioritizing and delegating to finding balance and staying flexible, these strategies help me (an...

Today, I'm talking about fear and anxiety and how they can paralyze us into a negative headspace that prevents us from moving forward. I'm sharing more about my (now significantly delayed) salon project, how lack of control and fear of the unknown can contribute to an anxiety spiral, and the importance of leaning on your network, both personally and professionally, to pull you out of it.   Resourc...

I feel like my life has just been one big lesson in patience. If you don't know, I've been busy preparing to open a salon! As exciting as it is, some recent setbacks have left me feeling upset, angry, and frustrated. So, in today's episode, I'm sharing a devotion and a few bible verses that helped me out of my full spiral emotional meltdown. Because change is hard, especially when it's unplanned....

What does strength mean to you? When I first considered this topic, I was leaning more toward how it really feels to be strong. But I also want to explore where and how to find your strength. So, in today's episode, I'm talking about strength in both aspects. I hope you find something in this episode that speaks to your heart and inspires you to know that you can find your strength, too.   Resourc...

Are you a multi-passionate entrepreneur? I've had the very same question bouncing around in my head lately. So today, we're covering what it means to be multi-passionate and what some of the positive and negative aspects might look like. I hope this episode gets you thinking about what this term means and how (and when) to best apply it to your life.    Resources & Links: ASCEND Retreat with Emily...

This week, we're getting real honest; I've been feeling very heavy with self-doubt and imposter syndrome. And since a lot of it comes down to social media, today I'm sharing some things you (and I) can try to get out of what I'm calling a self-doubt spiral. So if this episode hits home for you, just know that you're not alone. We have so much at our fingertips these days that it's so easy to feel...

I've got a very special guest for you today, Sarah Albin. In this episode, Sarah shares about her battle with breast cancer, what helped her get through it, and how it's made her look at life now. I think Sarah has a really unique perspective on going through all the things she went through, and I can't wait for you to meet her.   Resources & Links: Ascend Retreat Hair by Kaitlin Cox Salon Store F...

Today on the show, I'm welcoming one of my oldest friends, Tabitha James. Tabitha is an author, mentor, speaker, and just an amazing woman from a rural community. She's here to share her background, journey, and the obstacles she's overcome along the way. We also talk about the importance of community, her work as a local leader, and what losing her mom taught her about grief. We cover so much in...

Being a mom is hard. Throw in entrepreneurship and farm life, and it gets even harder. Today, I have Amanda from 2383 Farms on the podcast, and we chat all about being a rural woman and mom and her journey as an entrepreneur. She shares how she got started with it all, the unique challenges she's faced, the valuable lessons she's learned, and her best advice for those in a similar situation. I'm s...

Today's episode is all about cultivating confidence within yourself. As we're coming into the beginning of the year, we all have goals. And a lot of times, to get to where you want to be, it takes confidence in yourself to push forward and achieve them. And to achieve a goal or dream, you have to change and evolve. So, today, I'm talking about how to grow your confidence while living in rural comm...

I have a very special (and returning) guest, Emily Reuschel, on the show today to talk all about goal setting in the new year. She shares her thoughts and approach to setting New Year's resolutions, goals, and priorities, staying accountable, overcoming the challenges or setbacks that may come up, and the importance of mindset and focusing on the current season you're in. And as you'll hear in the...

Thriving in this new year is going to be a personal journey. So today, I'm sharing lots of tactical things that you can do and steps you can take to really thrive in 2024. And what works for one person may not work for you. So take one or all of these strategies today and tailor them to your unique circumstances, goals, and aspirations to help you focus on creating a life that aligns with your val...

Happy New Year, everyone! I don't know about y'all, but my brain is full of reflections on 2023 and ideas and plans for the upcoming year. So today, I'm sharing some of those reflections, quotes that have spoken to me about the new year, and some very exciting things coming up for me in 2024. I'm also sharing my take on the saying "New Year, New Me" and challenging you, if you have big dreams, goa...

I can't believe this is the last episode of 2023! As we head into the new year, I want you to take some time to reflect on this year before you set intentions for the one to come. In today's episode, I'm sharing how to approach this reflection to help you gain insights, celebrate your achievements, and identify areas where you may need some growth. I hope that after listening, you take a minute an...

As you're getting ready to celebrate Christmas with the people you love most, I wanted to talk about what Christmas means to me. So today's episode is all about the true meaning of Christmas and why we celebrate it from my perspective as a Christian. And if you walk away with one thing from today's episode, I hope it's that you open up your bible and read about Jesus and his life. I really wish yo...

Last week, we talked about navigating grief during the holiday season. But even if you aren't grieving a loved one, it can still be a very overwhelming time of year. So, in today's episode, I'm sharing some ways to avoid feeling overwhelmed during the holidays and how I've implemented these tips in my own life. The holiday season is about creating memories and traditions and sharing time with your...

The holiday season is meant to be filled with joy, warmth, and love. But what if you're grieving a lost loved one or have had a significant change in your life, like a divorce? In today's episode, I'm sharing a few ways to help you navigate your grief this holiday season so you can care for yourself and feel supported by those around you. And remember, grief comes in many forms, and everybody grie...

Through my experiences of the past several years, faith has become a much clearer and more definable idea for me. In today's episode, I'm sharing a few definitions of faith, what I have found it to mean, and how faith and trust are related. After listening to this episode, I hope you reevaluate your relationship with what you feel faith is and how you look at your definition of faith.   Resources...

In this episode, I'm talking about motherhood and everything it has taught me and continues to teach me. My journey here has not been easy. But facing loss and going through both a stillbirth and miscarriage to having my two beautiful boys has taught me so much about myself and what it means to be a mother. Tune in to hear how I have learned to be patient, strong, resilient, and the importance of...

I recently gave a toast at a wedding reception, and I cannot stop thinking about how true these words are. So today, I'm sharing those words about marriage, dissecting them a bit, and talking more about love and vulnerability in marriage. Because not everyone's love story is the perfect love story; some are messy and hard. But it's the unwavering strength of love that gets you through the challeng...

In today's episode, I'm sharing the 10 things that are bringing me joy right now in my life. From dry shampoo and books to some less tangible things, I hope that I can bring some interesting things to the forefront for you today. And that you might even find some joy in some of these things yourself!   Resources & Links: Redken Deep Clean Dry Shampoo A Court of Thorns and Roses ASCEND Retreat with...