feather & foundation

In this episode our WOW word of prosperity gives us lots of discussion and thoughts...  This word was floating around at the end of last year and as we moved into a new year.  I found myself wishing others a healthy & prosperous new year.  Two weeks ago, at church my Pastor shared his message on prosperity!  If you are new around here- you will quickly find out I'm big on "matches" in the word I'l...

We take a look back at celebrating the victories of last year, and learning from the lessions- so we can put the year to rest.  We aren't going to drag old stories, and emotional baggage into this brand new year of unlimited possibilities.  Looking back on the holidays- who thought it was a good idea to do all the things (festive parties, fa-la-la) with all the people, plus add the kids holiday pr...

Happy One Year Anniversary to Feather & Foundation!  Hear how a dream in my heart that was placed years ago by God, came to fruition by a series of events to the birth of Feather & Foundation.  We also celebrate a brand new year.  Before looking forward, we look back over the past year to celebrate the victories, and learn from the lessons that make us better- not bitter.  As we move into the new...

What if we woke up each day and went about our day in thankfulness?  Our focus on shifting from complaining to gratitude can change everything...lower stress and anxiety and increase more feel good endorphins because of focusing on being  thankful and grateful.  What we focus on  grows.  In all circumstances we can find things to be thankful for- even in the hard and storms of our lives.  In the b...

Our wow word for this podcast is bravery and we are joined by a special guest, my daughter Brianne.  I chose this word for Brianne as you hear her story of being brave throughout her life (accidents, injuries, medical issues and walking through secondary infertility).  You'll hear great tips of not what to say to people about having children and how to be supportive as they walk through the financ...

While our WOW words are typically character traits, or qualities- this week we deviate on our WOW word - Reunions.  After having two difference reunions (girl's trip & class reunion) in a week, I couldn't resist chatting about reunions.  Spending time with people who have shared part of your life story is good for your wellbeing, mental health and longevity. Of course, these are people who bring v...

Our wow word is Change and we mostly greet this with resistance and being uncomfortable.  Why?  You'll learn what our brain does when we introduce something new/change our habit.  You'll understand why it takes 21 days to create a habit.  We'll talk about tips on how to navigate change and how to have tools to support it.  We'll give ourselves grace when we are learning something new in creating a...

This episode we share our WOW word of Enough.  In the newness of a new season, our datebook starts wtih empty spaces, then  seems to quickly fill out.  We need to learn to say "enough" to not allowed overcrowding in our lives to rob of us precious down time, creative time or rest time....or even piddle time!  We get challenged by saying "enough" to even the good things  Allowing  margin and space...

We kick off this episode with some music fun on work!  Don't forget to share your favorite about song about work in comments! We talk about how Labor Day come about, and how in the beginning of time work was introduced.  Do you know how many hours you spend a year at work????  Life is too short to not be doing something you enjoy. If you aren't feeling that- then maybe, you might need to think abo...

Our WOW word this week is celebrate on this episode of Feather & Foundation. We know how to celebrate the big events in our life, but we often miss the moments in the mundane. With loneliness at an all-time high, how can we create more community and celebrate people. We celebrate little baby's every little accomplishment, but as we lap through our life- the celebration seems to diminish. What if w...

This week's WOW word- civility had been bubbling up the last few weeks on being the word of the week (wow).  After witnessing several situations- it was time for civility and a discussion around it.  I know it's an old fashion word in that we don't use so much today, however it's needed now more than ever.  Where does it start? In our hearts, homes with our children's, in our communities, at our j...

The joy and wonderful benefits of vacation.  Sidebar if vacations are chaotic- you might need to change location, expectations or maybe the people...).  Changes is latitudes, changes in attitudes.  It's amazing how vacations can change our personalities....a type A, go, go, go person might relax and find Zen on vacation and the chilled, laid-back person suddenly is filled with wanderlust and must...

Appreciation- we all enjoy it, and yet not always aware of giving it away.  This episode Feather & Foundation, we dive deeper into what appreciating folks that are put in our path on a daily basis- many doing jobs that seemingly unseen.  Seeing them, being aware and offering genuine appreciation can literally transform their disposition and situations.  It cost nothing to light someone else's cand...

This week we share faith in action and how to engage faith.  Faith is seeing the light with your heart, when all your eyes see is darkness.  Faith does not make things easy, (or stop the hard), but it makes them possible.  In the hard of life, sometimes all we can muster up is mustard seed size faith, but God can still use that.  Many times you have to "faith it" until you make it.  You will love...

Why do we always seem to rushing about in our day?  We are on the move...for what exactly?  In the fun of summer with extended daylight hours and lots of fun options- we need to be able to add buffer in our days and have time for a reset.  You'll hear tips and ideas on how to create a reset in your day.  Re-align, re-lax, re-set.  Get ready....(no rushing, be present) and breathe...let's reset.

This episode if filled with some great stories and wisdom and hopefully future SWAG or endorsements (looking at you NIKE).  The latest internet debate is the Nike shirt/shorts and is it PINK or WHITE, or GRAY and GREEN- leads to some fascinating discussions on what people see....their perspective.  We've lost our ability in our society today to listen and discuss different perspectives.  You'll he...

This episode we are discussing Confidence. We all work on building confidence.  We do that many times in spite of fear, uncomfortableness or unknown.  When we walk through the discomfort, we discover confidence on the other side. We can gently remind ourselves...."I'm growing". I'm... learning"...and "I'm trying something new".  Learn 5 things you can do to build your confidence.  And for parents...

Generosity gives joy, hope, encouragement.  We'll explore how living with closed fist, chip on shoulder in lack denies blessings.   Being open handed and hearted in generosity blessings and joy find you.  Can you think of times that generosity has been bestowed upon you? We can be generous givers, and grateful receivers.  How can you live your life more generously, giving of your time, money, idea...

Our WOW word this week is courage.  We are joined by Austin Campbell, founder of Lane Switch Consulting.  I wanted Austin to share about courage in watching him live it out in deciding to leave a secure job as a teacher (and coach) to start a new beginning, new career and new place.  It takes courage to reset and change.  You'll hear about overcoming obstacles and even in the unsureness of live- c...

Growth is our Wow word at Feather & Foundation this week.  We touch back to previous podcasts- Renewal  & Flourish- to remind us that as seedling were being started in the winter months and seeds are underground- there is still growth, even if we don't see it immediately.  Also, what we nourish, will flourish.  When we are growing something (business, plants, baby, or a dream) many times we hit fr...

Recognize your energy level by a check-in scan.  What are you sending out in energy level.  Learn tips to better handle energy vampires who try to suck your energy.  Does your tribe have a powerful vibe?  How do you shift your energy?  Your energy matters.  What you send out come back to you.  Join us in our discussion of Energy.

We open up to Possibilities and discuss how it can trigger being scared and excited "sca-ited".  Why do we limit ourselves to only having the right way to do something, when many times possibilities have many ways to reach desired results.  Allowing ourselves to entertain the "what if's", "what would that be like?", "how would that feel?" allows us to imagine a test ride of possibilities.  We are...

Our word of the week on feather & foundation this week is spontaneity.  In our structured lives, and datebooks, we might find we haven't dated spontaneity in a while.  In the seriousness and hardness of live- spontaneity gives us carefree moments that remind us of our childhood.  Spontaneity is good for your soul, heart and mind.  You discover your authentic self.  You learn some of the greatest a...

This week we honor resiliency.  It is also known as BBA- bounce back ability.  We will fall down many times in our life, we dig deep with grit, determination and some will power to try again, do it one more time, put one foot in front of the other. (Sidebar- there is a sing along to this week's episode- you just never know the twists and turns and nuggets in feather & foundation podcast! So don't...