24 Carat Conversations

We are so excited to start this year out with a interview with our friend Corie Clark. Corie is a entrepreneur, founder of purpose babe and simplicity society and she helps women find their God given purpose. We asked her to be on today to talk about goals, now you all know we believe in setting goals and we want you to start your year out right. So get your pen and paper out and get ready to star...

Last week Sunny shared Part 1 of her story, Sunny shares how God used her story to help others in their journey. Go take a listen! Connect with our guest https://www.instagram.com/sunnycain/   Don't Forget to join our Facebook Group   https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli   https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/   https://www.facebook.c...

This is Part One of a Two Part Series on the Story of Sunny Cain and Spiritual Abuse. She candidly shares her story and how she has overcome and is helping others in their faith journey. Sunny Cain is a catalytic communicator who "brings the sunshine" wherever she goes.  A dynamic leader who engages people with her authenticity, humor, & courage, Sunny regularly shines light on the path to freedom...

Have you ever felt like God is silent? How can we hear his voice and not question what we know what he has spoken to us. We discuss our journey with doubt and disappointments and how we can hear His voice even in ways we may not understand. Don't Forget to join our Facebook Group   https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli   https://www.inst...

What is on the other side of fear? If we allow fear to dictate our circumstances we can get stuck and become stagnant. This week we discuss how to overcome fear and what is on the other side when we step out in faith.     Don't Forget to join our Facebook Group   https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli   https://www.instagram.com/phylisman...

Part 2 of Divorce and the Church! Stacy shares the rest of her story and Gods incredible grace in a dark season of her life!   Stacy is a divorcee', Mom to her beautiful 25 year old daughter and mentor to women going through the divorce journey.  Raised in church and a long time believer, Stacy has a passion to help unmask the shame that women can sometimes feel in the church community when going...

Stacy is a divorcee', Mom to her beautiful 25 year old daughter and mentor to women going through the divorce journey.  Raised in church and a long time believer, Stacy has a passion to help unmask the shame that women can sometimes feel in the church community when going through a divorce. We know you will enjoy Stacy's courageous journey to find freedom from the shame she felt surrounding divorc...

Last week we tackled a tough topic of Sex and the Church, this week we dive deeper into Shellie's story! You won't want to miss Part 2 of this interview with Shellie Kennedy. Follow our Guest https://www.instagram.com/100percentcrowned/ Follow us  Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli   https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/   https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage   Rhonda Velez   www.rho...

* This episode may not be suitable for all audiences We had the honor of interviewing Shellie Kennedy in a two part series about sex and the church. We get very honest about her story and how God redeemed it. Shellie Kennedy is a life-long Christ follower.  She has served in church ministry the majority of her adult life from young marrieds, to missions, to women's ministry, to now single women's...

How do we forgive and show grace others and ourselves? Join us this week as we discuss this very important topic.   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli   https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/   https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage   Rhonda Velez   www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi

In this episode we talk to Micaela about her own life journey and  how she is passionate about helping women find their God given purpose. Micaela is a Wife, Mother, Podcaster, Faith-Filled Mujer, Founder of The Fearless Mujer Podcast and  Fearless Mujer Mentoring Program, and CEO of Fearless Mujer LLC. Micaela also attended Liberty University School of Business. Her mission is to see each Latina...

This week we are discussing transition seasons in our life. We all encounter transitions in our lives. How do we get through them and trust that God is working through it?     Join us by listening this week! We know you will enjoy this episode.     Don't Forget to join our Facebook Group   https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli   https://...

Shelley is a self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist, lover of Jesus, and entrepreneur. She is a professional pianist by trade, owns a skincare business, and runs an online community and coaching business for women of faith in entrepreneurship. Shelley is passionate about seeing other women flourish as daughters of the King as they build lives that impact others and glorify God. She and her husba...

April Katherman-Redgrave is an author, speaker, blogger, and founder of Beauty for Our Ashes Ministry. As the surviving widow of fallen San Jose Police Motors Officer Michael J. Katherman, April experienced unimaginable brokenness and despair but also witnessed how God redeemed a terrible situation into one of great beauty and joy. Once a school teacher and aspiring educational administrator, Apri...

Empathy is our topic this week. It's easy to be sympathetic but empathy can often be hard. We discuss how to be more empathetic and what God says about it. So grab your favorite drink and join us!   Facebook Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli   https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/   https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez   www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/reality...

  We had an opportunity to interview the very talented Deb DeArmond she is   an author, a speaker, and relationship coach—helping others improve their interactions at work and at home. Her first book, Related by Chance, Family by Choice : Transforming Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Relationships from Kregel Publications. Family dynamics are Deb's passion, and her writing explores marriage, gran...

Cecilia Rubio-Watkins is a daughter, sister, wife, mother and motivational speaker to families.  Raised in church; she leads worship and teaches in her community.  Cecilia  can be found leading weekly prayer and encouraging families via her Facebook and Instagram social media page "Your Household".  Recently, she published her first book "Born with  Purpose" after the Lord began speaking to her ab...

We can't believe that we are at our 100th Episode! We had no idea that when we started this podcast it would take us on a journey to help other women. Sharing our own journeys and struggles have helped other women get honest and find purpose in their lives. We celebrate with all of our 24 Carat Tribe and thank each one of you for listening and supporting us! Cheers to 100 more episodes! Follow our...

We had the opportunity this week to interview Eric and Rylie they are the hosts of Rawthentic Radio, a podcast about real conversations most people won't have. Their honesty and vulnerability about Christianity and life was refreshing and insightful. We know you will enjoy this episode.   Follow our guest     Rylie Silva   https://instagram.com/ryliesilva?utm_medium=copy_link   Eric Waterbury   ht...

This week we decided to chat about "The Thoughts In Our Head" , we wanted to just have a honest conversation about how life has been and share our journey over the last 7 months. We are learning to lean into our stories that are evolving and wanted to share this with our 24 Carat Tribe. We know that you will enjoy this honest conversation about in the growth in our lives!   Follow our Host Phylis...

We had the opportunity to speak to Andrea M Nyberg, she is a wife and mom passionate about helping you reframe your faith, motherhood and mental health with a both/and mindset. As a Christian who's struggled through the shame and confusion around "having the power of the Holy Spirit" yet feeling powerless against the disorders of anxiety and depression, Andrea offers solidarity that you are not al...

We had a great conversation with Jen Jones about leading a significant life. Jen Jones is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. Through her books, courses, conferences and Significant Life groups, she equips and empowers women to create the life they love on the foundation of faith. Jen and her husband Marcus are living this great advent...

We had a great interview with Samantha Morgan,   who loves to encourage women with biblical truth. As an infertility survivor, adoptive mom, and founder of Rush to Hope Ministries she serves women through their own waiting seasons; bringing a biblical perspective to the whys, the hows, and the what ifs we live with every day.   Samantha will encourage you that in the wait, God is working in our li...

April was the National month of hope, it celebrates the power of hope. In this episode Phylis and Rhonda talk about finding hope when we are in hopeless seasons.    We hope this episode encourages and inspires you!     Sparkle on! ✨ Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli   https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/   https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage   Rhonda Velez   www.rhondavelez.com h...

We had to privilege to interview Stefanie Rodriguez, she shared her journey with postpartum depression. According to verywell.com , One in seven women experiences postpartum depression.   Many women feel they need to suffer in silence,Stefanie wants to bring awareness by sharing her story with others and let them know they are not in this alone.     Follow our guest Stefanie Rodriguez https://inst...