24 Carat Conversations

In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Ashton Ross, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, to talk about attachment styles. If you're new to the concept, attachment styles shape the way we connect, communicate, and relate to others—whether in friendships, romantic relationships, or even in the workplace. Ashton provides a powerful introduction to the different types of attachment styles,...

In this episode, Heather and I dive into a candid conversation about how performance and perfectionism, often rooted in trauma, shaped our lives and careers. While these traits brought us significant success, they also created unhealthy patterns that we had to confront.  Heather, a Certified Master Coach for Kingdom entrepreneurs, shares her insights on how to serve others through your gifts and p...

Hustle Culture is a buzzword that's turned into a lifestyle for a lot of people. I had an insightful chat with Ann Eileen, and she really gets this topic because it's something she's experienced firsthand.  While hustling can sometimes seem like the only way to succeed, it's important to remember that it has its downsides. Statistics show that 83% of workers in the U.S. suffer from work-related st...

I had an amazing conversation with Heather on this episode. In February, we had the privilege of speaking to a group of women about finding their identity in Christ. It was a wonderful experience, and I wanted to bring Heather on the podcast to delve deeper into her testimony. She shared her struggle with an eating disorder and how God transformed her life. Heather and her husband Vince Murdock fo...

Welcome to another episode of 24 Carat Conversations! Today, we had the privilege of sitting down with Jodeen Barba, the CEO of The Warrior Collective, to explore the captivating realms of Soulful Leadership and Burnout Recovery, particularly aimed at empowering women. In this episode, Jodeen took us on a journey through her own personal story, delving into the depths of her struggles with health...

     Welcome back, everyone, to another inspiring episode of 24 Carat Conversations. I'm thrilled to have you join us today as we delve into a deeply meaningful topic with our special guest, Jenni Rae Oates.  Today's episode is all about navigating grief and finding joy amidst life's challenges. Jenni Rae has a remarkable story to share, one filled with resilience, perseverance, and ultimately, tr...

A few years ago, we found ourselves in a situation where God's answer was a resounding no. At the time, it was tough to comprehend, and honestly, it left us feeling confused and maybe a bit disheartened. But, as we revisit that season today, we want to share how God's nos can lead to something beautiful and how His plan, even when it seems unclear, is always perfect. We hope that this episode enco...

Introduction: - Who loves networking? The idea of going to a meeting where you don't know anyone, introducing yourself, and then having to mingle and make conversation can be quite intimidating. Honestly, it used to terrify me.   Segment 1: Embracing Discomfort - Being uncomfortable is an essential part of personal growth. Networking forces you out of your comfort zone, pushing you to learn, adapt...

Are you finding it a challenge to establish healthy boundaries within your family dynamics? If so, our latest episode featuring the insightful Lauren Rainey Tenny is a must-listen! Tune in as we delve into the art of setting boundaries, uncovering strategies to initiate this transformative practice in your life. In this engaging conversation, we explore the essence of healthy boundaries and how th...

  - Welcome to a very special episode of 24 Carat Conversations! I'm thrilled to be celebrating my 50th Birthday today, which some friends call my Jubilee or Golden Birthday. As this podcast is all about genuine and authentic conversations, it felt only fitting to get candid with you on this milestone occasion. - In today's episode, I'll be sharing some of my personal hardships, valuable life less...

Podcast Notes: Episode: Navigating the Joys and Hardships of Raising Teens with Ali Flynn - Introduction:   - Today, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ali Flynn, the creator of Hang in there, Mama.   - Ali is a dedicated mother to four daughters and offers daily encouragement and support to fellow moms on their motherhood journey.   - In this episode, we dive into the joys and hardships of raisi...

In this episode, I had a candid conversation with Natalie Weedman about grief. We chat about her story of losing her son Graham and how she processed the deep loss of losing their son at 14 months. Some of the questions we engaged are: Is God good even when bad happens? How can we grieve well? How do we lean into God, and what does that look like?   Make sure to follow us on IG https://instagram.c...

Michelle is the host of the Christian Single Moms Podcast. Michelle is passionate about seeing people step into a better future. We had a great discussion about divorcing those things in our lives that aren't healthy. Although this conversation does talk about marriage and divorce, we also discuss transitioning into new seasons and learning to divorce the lies of the enemy.   Follow our Guest http...

Molly Wilcox is an author and coach. She has an English degree and has been featured on Bible Gateway, Darling Magazine, Grit & Virtue, and Way Media. Her first book, "How Much More?" was released in August. As a certified Hope*Writers coach, she empowers faithful creatives to chase after their God-given dreams. When she isn't writing, reading or coaching, she's probably showing a stranger picture...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Jamie Heard this week! Her story will encourage you that restoration can happen even in the unknown. Jamie Heard is co-founder and executive director of Faithfully Restored, a nonprofit that serves women who are walking through difficult situations. After experiencing the loss of her son, William, in December of 2015, God surrounded her family with a community of...

This week I had the opportunity to talk to my dear friend Casey Wallace. She is a wife, mom, a founder of the Wallace Group, a real estate team that services the great area of Nashville, and an entrepreneur. We chatted about the struggles when stepping into your God-given dreams. She is such a great inspiration, and I know you will enjoy this conversation. Follow our guest Casey Wallace   https://...

Jessica sat down and had a very candid conversation about her transition from being a Makeup artist into a Biblical Beauty Coach. She talked about how when you calling shifts how you can step boldly into it!  Jessica Shakir is a Biblical Beauty Coach and Founder of The Beautiful Mind Academy, a global online community of Jesus-loving women renewing their minds with the Word of God and transforming...

Welcome to 24 Carat Conversations Podcast. This Season we will be chatting about Transitions in life. Our guest is this week is Cathy Loerzel received her MA in Counseling Psychology in 2007 is the Co-Founder of The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and co-author of Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Your True Calling . She has spent the last 15 years de...

Seasons change in our lives and that often comes with saying goodbye to things that are great. In this episode we share our hearts with our 24 Carat family and what our next chapters hold. In the words of A.A. Milne How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.   Don't Forget to join our Facebook Group   https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follo...

This beautiful epiode was a candid conversation with Sarah De Orlando. She moved across the world and it changed her life. Her move, although scary and uncomfortable changed her life and changed her story. Sarah de Orlando is an author, speaker, and the Chief-Hope-Giver of Sarah de Orlando Coaching, and she and her husband have a super-cute little girl, "Bug." Sarah bravely left her structural eng...

Change is never never easy, in fact it can be very uncomfortable. Rhonda talks about a big change in her life and how in the midst of the change God was reminding her to trust Him. If you are navigating change this episode will encourage you! Don't Forget to join our Facebook Group   https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli   https://www.in...

In this episode we discuss the writing process that Rhonda went through to publish her new devotional 24 Carat Conversations Devotional. The journey God took her on as she wrote and refining process God brough her through to emerge as pure gold Don't Forget to join our Facebook Group   https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli   https://www....

Michelle Donnelly is the President and CEO of PlusONE Parents, a ministry devoted to helping single parents overcome overwhelm to rebuild God-empowered lives and raise up a new generation. A mother of three, Michelle is also the host of The Christian Single Moms Podcast and author of Safe Haven: A Devotional for the Abused & Abandoned, and Seen: Hope & Healing for Single Moms . Learn more about Pl...

It is easy to say we surrender it all to you God but do we? This week we interviewed Michelle S Lazurek, she is a Multi-genre award winning author, literary agent and certified writing coach, Twelve time award winning author including a two- time Children's Book of the Year and Article of the Year award winner  We discussed the difficulties in surrendering it all to God. We had a candid discussion...

It is Human Trafficking Awareness month and we wanted to share our guest Tania Andre Montanez story with you. Tania Andre Montanez is an Anti-Human Trafficking Missionary and #Churchtoo Child Sexual Abuse Survivor who travels throughout the U.S. and internationally with her non-profit, "The Mavuno Project" sharing her testimony. She shares her transformational message of being a victim to a surviv...