Living Your Calling Podcast With Michelle Hagen

  Amanda Shaw, owner and founder of the Bark Day Planner, shares her journey from scientific research to pet event planning. She started doing dog birthday parties as a hobby and it took off. Amanda talks about the burnout she experienced in academia and how she followed her passion for pet parties. She also discusses the challenges of balancing multiple businesses and caring for her sick mother....

Michelle and Stephanie discuss the importance of embracing transitions and taking pauses in life. They emphasize the value of being present in the journey and allowing oneself to feel and learn from difficult experiences. Stephanie shares her personal journey of stepping back from her business to prioritize time with her children, and how it led to a deeper understanding of her values and a redefi...

 Michelle and her best friend discuss their 30-year friendship, the unique community they grew up in that is called The Village, and their experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety. They share their different approaches to managing their mental health, including therapy, medication, exercise, and hypnotherapy. They also touch on the challenges of parenting and finding a sense of identity...

In this conversation, Michelle interviews Bridget about her journey as a boutique owner and influencer marketer. Bridget shares her experience transitioning from storefronts to an online-only business, the challenges of managing employees, and the importance of prioritizing what you love in your business. They discuss the Wild West of influencer marketing and the strategic use of influencers as a...

After a two-year hiatus, Michelle returns to the Living Your Calling podcast and is interviewed by Stephanie Bagley. Michelle shares her journey of burnout, loss, and rediscovering her purpose. She discusses the importance of aligning with God's calling and not getting caught up in the world's definition of success. The conversation also explores the negative effects of hustle culture and the need...

We are coming back!! I can't wait to share some amazing episodes with you! Welcome to the Living Your Calling podcast. I'm your host and new bestie Michelle Hagen! We are back with season three and I couldn't be more excited! Whether you are a mom, a business owner, a daughter, a friend, or someone just looking for some personal development and fun. Thanks much for spending part of your day with m...

While Santa Claus, gingerbread houses, elf on the shelf, and holiday movies sure are fun, today I want to talk about the most important part of the holiday season, the true meaning of Christmas, our Savior, Jesus Christ.  On today's special Christmas Party episode, my girl, Stephanie Bagley, and I talk family traditions, the biblical TV series, The Chosen, and what we do to bring more of Christ in...

Are you a gingerbread fan? Do your spritz cookies have icing or just sprinkles on them? Did you get all your holiday recipes from your grandma, too? Join my friend, Laura, and I as we chat about the best, most nostalgic, and yummiest holiday foods in today's episode!   Join the Living Your Calling podcast Patreon membership   HERE! Sign up for the Living Your Calling podcast masterclass   HERE!  ...

My only three-peat guest so far on the show, the queen of celebrations, and my good friend, Allison Carter, joins me today to chat all about the good, the bad, and the downright "unhinged," as Allison says, of holiday movies.  Come take a listen as you decorate those sugar cookies or wrap those presents and find out which movies we think are worth adding to your watchlist! Join the Living Your Cal...

This holiday season the Living Your Calling Podcast is having a Christmas Party and you're invited! Each episode will feature someone you would meet if you came to a Christmas party I was hosting. So grab your hot chocolate, coffee, or wine, and listen in to put yourself in the holiday spirit this season! Today you get to meet my two sons, Turner and Thatcher, as we talk about our family's holiday...

If you didn't know Taylor Swift took the music charts by storm this last week. Sandwiched between Adele's greatest comebacks yet, Taylor Swift in only the way she could re-released her RED alum and we are here for it! Join in as host, Michelle Hagen, and her best friend, Madison Anaya, share on all their thoughts about this last week! We take a walk down memory lane of the career of Taylor Swift a...

With the holidays coming up soon, it can be tempting to feel like you have to say "yes" to everything, but you don't! It is so important that you take the time to stop and ask yourself, "What is most important in this season?" Are the yeses you are saying and the things you are committing to your best yeses? More often than not, our society tells us that being "busy" is good and to stack more and...

An expert in all things podcasting, Tammy Munson joins me today to share her 3 big tips to improve your podcast and increase your influence. Tammy started editing podcasts in 2005 as a "favor" to friends, but quickly realized she had a natural talent and passion for it, so she created her business, Tammy Munson Creative, and started helping other women podcasters as her full-time career. If you've...

In today's episode, Michaela shares how changing your mental attitude allows you to accomplish so much more in your life. From sports journalism, to running marathons, to healing from divorce, and ultimately finding happiness and her dream job, Michaela takes us along on her journey of self-discovery and self-fulfillment.  

3 time All-American, 2018 NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team, 2017 national champion, creator of the Stivrins slide, host of the On Set podcast with Nick and Lo, newly crowned Queen on Nebraska Volleyball, and the godmother to my youngest son, ladies and gentlemen, I am beyond excited and honored to have my lifelong friend and sister by choice, Lauren Stivrins, join me on the show today.   Thou...

Alli Williams is the founder and CEO of FinanciALLI Focused, a financial literacy company helping people create a flexible financial plan you can actually stick to without depriving yourself of the things you love! She has helped hundreds of people pay off debt, build savings, spend on what they value, invest for their future, and feel confident with their finances. She paid off over six-figures o...

Have you heard the buzz words "soul," "spirit," or "manifestations" being tossed around lately? I sure have noticed a trend of people using these words more frequently as of late, but what do they really mean? Today we jump into what spiritual gifts are, how to tap into them, and the best ways to incorporate them in our businesses and our live in general.    Join me in my conversation with Kacy Ba...

Join host, Michelle Hagen, in today's episode as she gets real and raw about what it feels like to be lost in your calling. Sometimes we start down a path we thought we were called to and realize this isn't the path we were suppose to be on at all. Listen in as Michelle talks about what that has looked like for her recently and shares how you can know what you are being called to do next!  More Sh...

From high school musicals to behind the scenes of Hollywood, Bryce McLeay is a talk show producer, aspiring TV writer, and co-host of The Nobodies Podcast. He is simply trying to survive - the entertainment industry, the pandemic, and the thoughts inside his head. He works best after meals.   Sign up for our Living Your Calling retreat invite list   HERE!   More Show Notes:  HERE !   Connect With...

It is such an honor to have one of my dearest friends join me on the podcast today to discuss finding purpose in each season of life and accepting God's will and timing.   Kate is a military spouse and mother to 3 (soon to be 4!), currently living outside Dallas, Texas. She spends her free time volunteering at her local church, enjoying time with her family on the lake, and learning all about the...

Madison Anaya is your community-obsessed gal who knows everyone and is my business bestie wing woman. She's the host of The Fearless Chase, a business education and lifestyle platform and community that helps female creative entrepreneurs build businesses and lives centered around what truly matters to them. Her mission is to connect women with top experts to help them grow their business in a sus...