Chats from the Blog Cabin

On the show today is one of my dearest friends, who I met doing Nicki Koziark's My One Thing coaching. She wanted to learn to blog and I felt that God put us together. Listen in on this conversation with one of the most adorable people ever.  Useful Links: https://poppyseedskitchen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/poppyseedskitchen/ https://www.pinterest.com/poppyseedskitchen/_saved/ https://ww...

Bob Bryant is the chief technology officer of Mission K9 Rescue, an animal welfare group dedicated solely to rescuing, reuniting, rehoming, repairing and rehabilitating American working dogs. Since 2013, the group has provided a wide array of services to working dogs in an effort to offer them a comfortable and peaceful retirement. Mission K focuses on retrieving dogs both from overseas and nation...

GeNienne Samuels is the President/CEO and Co-Founders of Sideline Prep, as well as a TV host/anchor, motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and professional cheerleader alumni of the NFL and NBA. She recently retired as a Wizard Girl for the NBA’s Washington Wizards to take on the role as the In-Arena Host for the Washington Wizards. As a Wizard Girl, she was named Captain after her rookie season and...

Lydia is a woman of color and the CEO and Founder of   Pierre Branding Group , global brand management and communications firm that specializes in turning everyone from well-established companies, to new entrepreneurial startups, to even celebrity and entertainment brands into 6 and 7 figure operations. Lydia and her team manage all identity aspects of a product or service, as well as oversee...

Blind before the age of three,  Ruth Vallis went on to overcome tremendous odds and defied the expectations of others. She went on to move by herself to the U.K., biked from Ottawa to Toronto, completed a Master’s of Science degree online before technology accessibility was legislated, and become a successful physical therapist. She is now sharing her inspiring journey of overcoming the odds...

In this interview, you'll hear Trenton Hudson talk about how he turned a health crisis into a business. Hear the story of how he became a successful entrepreneur after suffering two heart attacks in his twenties. He produces cartoons and does standup comedy. He has worked with Comedy Central, Showtime, and Kevin Hart's LOL network.. But the Pandemic lead him to create his own coffee company, Korma...

Hocus Pocus  first premiered 28 years ago in the golden age of ’90s cinema, and has since achieved cult-classic fame with both children and adults as a loyal fanbase. Fans fall in love with the delightful, demonic, and diva-esque Sanderson Sisters and the sleepy New England town they torment. Now as you plan your annual viewing of the family favorite flick, you can also conjure up your own sp...

Katie is an author, speaker, homeschool mom, church planter, and baker passionate about equipping women to grow their faith, strengthen their families, and simplify their homeschool journeys. Preorder Dishing Up Devotions https://amzn.to/39cLpLH { affiliate link} access the 140+ page family faith-building bonus bundle FREE at https://katiejtrent.com/dishing-up-devotions-pre-order-bundle-fulfillmen...

Today is a special episode to honor a special man who passed away. And I will be going on a 2-week hiatus after this post. 

As we move toward a post-pandemic world, these tumultuous times can cause great stress for kids and their families. The epidemic of mental health disorders in adolescents has made parenting even more challenging, but parents can still have an enormous impact on the health and well-being of their children. In her new book, Chicken Little the Sky Isn't Falling: Raising Resilient Adolescents in the N...

Yvener Duroseau was born in Haiti before moving to the United States and grew up learning Haiti’s profound history as the first nation in which a group of enslaved Africans came together to fight and win their independence. Yvener is a creative writer, Diversity and inclusion consultant, author, and motivational speaker on diversity and inclusion. His traits of being an excellent listener, discipl...

Join me as I chat with my good friend Tawdra Kandle. She is a USA Today bestselling romance author. She loves unlikely pairings, strong women, sexy guys, hot love scenes, and just enough conflict to make it interesting. Her books include YA paranormal romance,  NA paranormal and contemporary romance, and adult contemporary and paramystery romance. She lives in central Florida with a husband,...

Have you ever considered what Jesus’ Second Coming will look like — what the sign will be that will herald His arrival and what believers and nonbelievers will experience? Bible scholar David S. Heeren, who has meticulously studied end-time prophecy for 16 years, is available to share his compelling insights regarding the Day of the Lord and why Christians should remain optimistic that any tribula...

Lois Hollis, RN BSN REV, shifts our opinion on one of the most forbidden subjects, shame, and guilt. Depression, anxiety, 30 years of migraine headaches, and pain were Lois’ way of life until she learned about the dangers of shame guilt. Her passion is to show the way to love ourselves and others by alleviating the suffering of shame guilt (not shame and guilt). She shares her 15 years of experien...

Nutshell Regatta illustrates a glorious afternoon of imaginative play with a sailing competition using nutshells for sailboats, mint leaves for sails, and twigs for passengers.  Studies have shown play is crucial for many areas of children’s development—from physical strength to cognitive and linguistic growth. One 2008 study found that play contributes greatly to physical health—using more c...

Today I am joined by my friend Emily Odom from Odom Farming Company and I announce my new venture - a blog called The Writer and The Farmer - which is an outsider's view on farming life. Check out the New Site https://thewriterandthefarmer.com

Pretty girls don’t get cancer,” the doctor assured M. Patricia Diaz over 30 years ago. At the age of just 16, Diaz was scared and uncomfortable. However, the doctor’s words were meant to reassure her — and at the time, they worked. Patricia had been bracing for bad news, and now she felt relieved. Two months later, she was diagnosed with stage IV terminal cancer. Pretty Girls Don’t Get Cancer is D...

Andrew Snook is a professional writer and editor based in his hometown of Mississauga, Ontario. His passion for absorbing Canadian culture has fuelled his love for traveling across the country. He has only one goal in mind when writing fiction, and that is to make Canadians laugh out loud at inappropriate moments while shooting some sort of beverage out of their noses. Preferably, something not ac...

J.R. Gray-Heim (Joshua) grew up surrounded by family on their original homestead, nestled on the side of Spencer Mountain in Dallas, NC. As an older Millennial, he played a balancing act between Southern religious obligations and self-acceptance. Even with adversity and odds stacked against him, he knew he was destined for more than living the stereotypical Southern straight man’s role and more th...

Bunny Young, MA, LPC is the founder of A Better Place Consulting. After recognizing the dissatisfaction in organizations and employees to help professionals make the most of their business and personal life, Bunny has made it her business to DEFY negative trends and help people and businesses turn that around. Her approach has empowered cultures of organizations nationwide, resulting in improved r...

Hey Melissa Here, is another single episode dropping this time based on a blog post that I wrote a while back.  Are you embracing God’s purpose or your own?  That question is very thought-provoking, isn’t it?  But over the past few weeks, I am sitting and listening. Listening to what you might ask. The stillness- did you know that you can appreciate God more when you are still than...

Dr. Sharon Lamm-Hartman is the Founder and CEO of Inside Out Learning, Inc. (IOL), an award‐winning global leadership, team, and organization development consulting business. In addition to running IOL, With a doctorate in Leadership Development from Columbia University, and a Master's from Cornell University, Dr. Sharon is a global executive and presentation skills coach, leadership and organizat...

As a pediatrician, entrepreneur, and mother herself, Whitney Casares, MD, MPH, FAAP has a unique vantage point as to what mothers need to do to make sure they’re OK and so their kids are OK. Because now more than ever, moms are conflicted about where to draw the line between their own self-care and what’s best for their kids, leading to feelings of stress, being pulled in too many directions at on...

Today we are talking about the new Movie Pooling to Paradise it features 4 millennial strangers. It begins with  LA Based Mommy Blogger heading to a blogger conference in Las Vegas and takes rideshare to the airport. She didn't realize when she opted in for the ride that she opted in for the pool. In her ride, she encounters 4 people who change her life forever. Joining me today is Caytha Jen...

Join me today on Chats from the Blog Cabin is my sweet Madison Upton. Madison you may recall was part of the panel for Restored for Moms. She has such a strong faith that I felt that her story needed to have its own episode. So listen in as we chat about faith, marriage, and the joys of working with your family.  Stephanie's Article - https://www.wral.com/trying-to-have-it-all-remember-moms-i...