A Table for Two with Michaela Belle

Welcome back to the table!  The place and space to be real with our messy middles.  Today Michaela invites Jovita Sheppard (https://www.instagram.com/jovitasheppard/) to the table. Who is Jovita Sheppard?  She is a....WORSHIPER | SONGWRITER | ARTIST | PASTOR | PHILANTHROPIST Michaela has been hearing a lot from her friends that it's "hard to worship at home."  It's "not as...

Welcome back to the table!  The place and space to be real with our messy middles.  Today Michaela invites her Dad, Tim Woodbridge, to the table! Tim is a banker by day and running rockstar by night.  He has run 30 Boston Marathons and currently has a running streak going by running every single day for almost 45 years. In college Tim ran from Boston to Florida in 34 days...yes you read that right...

Welcome back to the table!  The place and space to be real with our messy middles.  Today Michaela invites Jordan Rayor (https://www.instagram.com/jordanraynor/) to the table. In November 2017 Jordan wrote and published Called to Create: A Biblical Invitation to Create, Innovate, and Risk , which became an instant national bestseller. Then Most recently, published Master of One: Find and Focus on...

Welcome to the Table!  Have you ever heard of a Food Freedom Coach?  Neither had I until I met the incomparable Misty Nobrega.  This woman has such a heart for helping women end broken relationships w/ food so they can lose weight while letting go of food restriction & dieting.   As a major Whole 30er, I asked her a lot of questions while we were out to lunch one day and I felt like her messag...

*A little disclaimer here, we talk a lot about sex in this episode hence the episode title. If you're offended by sex talk or terms like masturbation this episode may not be your jam* Hey friends, welcome back to the table.  I am your host Michaela Belle and today we’re going to talk about sex and the church. Yep, two things you don’t always hear lumped together.  But if you’ve been hanging a...

I love to take trips to the beach...by myself.  I leave at 3 am to get there for the sunrise and then drive to a really private part of town and claim my spot on the empty beach.  I read, journal, and take naps.  It’s pretty much a little slice of heaven for this single mom.   This last trip I pulled out of my cooler my to-go mug which I had grabbed in the dark that morning I just reached into the...

How you see a thing determines how you treat it.  If you see something as "good" you will treat it accordingly.  In today's conversation Michaela invited Gerald Fadayomi to the table to discuss his NEW book, When Life Gives you Lemons, which is out TODAY!!! Gerald is the perfect person to talk about the messy middle that we often talk about at the table.  His life, as you'll he...

Come grab a seat at the table as we enjoy some cajun food by the ocean at Bubba Gump with Darius McClure and Michaela Belle.  This one is all about doing the work to heal from trauma and unaddressed soul ties.   What is a soul tie?  If you don't know how to answer this, then this podcast will blow your mind! This episode is pure FIRE!   Get ready for Darius to bring church into your car, your...

On today's episode Michaela is interviewing Kat Vellos. Kat is a user experience designer, author, speaker, coach and facilitator. Her passion is helping people connect authentically. She’s researched, designed, and advised on the user experience of countless flows in digital products serving millions of people at companies like Slack and Pandora, and created community for hundreds more as a...

Welcome to the table!  On this episode Michaela invites Vernon Gordon ( IG @vernongordon) to the table to discuss the topic of racism in America and to get a perspective on what it's like being black in America in 2020.  While some may perceive this conversation topic to be a touchy one, here at A Table For Two, we believe it's a crucial one.  Often the most vital pieces to creating to l...

On today's episode Michaela interviews life coach and creator of the Peaceful Producer Project, Kelly Brock.  Kelly was experiences a lot of success in her network marketing business but often it was at the expense of her own health.  Despite looking healthy on the outside Kelly felt anxious and had a crippling fear of letting anyone else in.  After her second child she began to experience po...

Dallas Shaw is one of the leading creatives in the design industry with clients ranging from Chanel to Target to Oscar De La Renta.  On today's episode she takes us on a journey from the moment she knew she wanted to be an illustrator to the moments she knew she had to reroute.  There is power in a pivot and there is strength in staying the course.  How do you know which way is the right way?...

On today's episode, Michaela interviews her 8 year old daughter Malin.  Malin gives her perspective on the first time she met her mother as well as how her parents divorce impacts her and how she's helping other kids through "divorce kids talk."  If you're looking for a little joy in your day you will definitely want to hear some life advice from Malin Belle.   Follow Mich...

Hi friends!  Welcome to the table!  My name is Michaela Belle Parlett but I mostly like to go by Michaela Belle.  I'm an online educator, entrepreneur, new podcaster, aspiring author and single mom to the world's youngest preacher! Whether we are new friends or what I like to call vintage friends, you are welcome here.   I thought it would be helpful to have a little intro episode just t...

On today's episode Michaela interviews Rebekah Farley.  Rebekah is a plus size model and is known for her beautiful face on QVC but her life off of the set is about being a wife and mom to two kiddos.  Life changed the moment her sweet baby girl was born and then really changed when she found out she has Cystic Fibrosis.  Rebekah has some amazing life lessons to share and together they have w...

On today's episode Michaela is interviewing the dynamic and powerful Victoria Cooper.  Victoria is the owner of The Consulting Firm. She is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed behavioral specialist with a Masters degree in Psychology.  She is passionate about collaborating and encouraging others through the use of strategy, creativity, and the human connection. They discuss every...

On today's episode Michaela interviews her friend Christina, a successful blogger and DIY extraordinaire.  Her focus is on teaching individuals to design a purposefully peaceful home.  She embraces imperfect, shows up "real" and genuinely shares her adventures, projects and life on social media in a way that is truly a breath of fresh air.      Her and her husband are working on mak...

On today's episode Michaela interviews the beautiful and multi talented Ana Esther.  As two single women they dive into the struggles of divorce and the lessons that came from the sadness.  Ana and Michaela talk about the weight of isolation and how important community is. How do you face the guilt and shame after divorce and turn the corner to find grace, redemption and hope?  Join them at t...

On today's episode Michaela interviews the President and Founder of Get Milk Creative, Joe Berrios. Not only is he a talented creative(despite what he say), he's also a supportive husband, father, friend and brother in Christ.  From growing up with challenges that had the potential to lead him down the wrong path, he was able to redirect his life.  Success is determined by how high you c...

On today's episode Michaela goes back in time with her college friend Tom Beaupre, bassist for Florida Georgia Line.  You'll get a back stage pass as they cruise down memory lane, starting from the beginning of Tom's journey. Welcome to the Table!  Today's setting is Jimmy Kelly's in Nashville. Follow Tom @hi_imtom on IG Follow Michaela @michaelabelle michaelabelle.co

On today's episode Michaela interviews the owner of Modern Holistic Skin in Atlanta Georgia, Jamie McDowell.  Jamie is known for her knowledge in the green beauty industry and is making a name for herself in Atlanta and beyond.  When you get a facial with Jamie or purchase any products from her, you're not only getting an incredible service or product, you're also getting her expert...

On today's episode Michaela interviews the one and only Alison Conklin.  When Alison was 14, she lost my mother... suddenly. Before she died, she had been an avid photographer and Alison dove into her mother's craft as a way to heal and honor her.  She fell in love with viewing the world through her lens.   She is the definition of being both strength and struggle and thriving through bo...