Building a Life You Love™: Purpose, Mindset & Life Design for Women

Do you know what separates us (Humans) from Computers, AI and animals? One of the things is our ability to be creative. We all have the ability to be creative and when we regularly tap into our creative genius we are more innovative, better problem solvers and more fulfilled. We are born with curiosity and creativity but as we get older many people don't keep exercising those muscles and we can fi...

On todays episode Kristin shares tips on how to enjoy our lives - how to infuse in fun, spontaneity and new experiences into our life. Otherwise we find we fill out schedules with work, obligations and don’t make time to enjoy the good life. Ready to Be Encouraged and Shift Your Mindset? Join my 7 Day Encouragement Challenge (get 7 emails with positive ideas, quick exercises and bible verses to Li...

On today's show, Kristin has a conversation with Stefanie Gass, a Christian Business Coach, Podcast Coach and Podcast Host of The Stefanie Gass Show (a Top .5% Podcast) about how we can build a business in 2 hours a week without using Social Media (spoiler alert: it's through podcasting to build your business). And today is my 200th episode of the podcast- so I am so excited to talk podcasting and...

I am so excited to talk about what my podcast has done for me so far (1.5 years in) and that next week I will release my 200th episode for this podcast and to celebrate I will be sharing an amazing interview with Stef Gass (of The Stef Gass Show) to talk about how to build a business in 2 hours a week without using social media (spoiler alert: it's through podcasting to build your business) so def...

Are you feeling stuck, or stagnant in your business or like you are spinning your wheels and your project or work isn't going anywhere fast? Sometimes our routine, or processes can drain us of our creativity and our inspiration. Kristin shares 3 ideas on how to get back your creative juices and jump start your work again. There are two sides of the equation- the constants like processes, systems,...

On today's episode Kristin interviews Camie Wilke, a faith-based business coach and entrepreneur, about discovering our God given gifts and how we can turn those gifts into a flexible, online coaching business and either stay at home with our kids or have flexibility to work from anywhere. Camie has a heart for teaching mamas to make money from home so they don't have to choose between making a li...

On today's podcast episode Kristin shares why we shouldn't let the no's of business or closed doors keep us down and how we can use those no's and turn them into our Next sale or opportunity. If we use each no as an opportunity to get feedback and learn, and we focus on being of service and grateful even to people who say not now or no and follow up we will find success ahead. It's so important to...

On today's podcast episode Kristin interview Stephanie Diehl, a Children's Book Author, Entrepreneur, Podcaster, Blogger and Mom, about living a life you love and what it takes to do so. Stephanie shares how we can live bravely by taking actions that align with our values, priorities and purpose. Stephanie continues to try new entrepreneurial endeavors that allow her to do so in alignment with her...

As Maya Angelou says, "If you're always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be." Today we talk abou Standing Out in your work. Why you need to show up fully yourself, with all your quirks, and likes, and obstacles and silliness. To show up in your humanness and sincerity. People really do follow people and we want to show up as authentic as we can so that those that relate...

On today's episode Kristin shares reasons why we should regular invest in ourselves and our businesses and how working with a professional mentor or coach can help us move past barriers, and grow our momentum quicker than going it alone. Kristin shares her own experience doing programs, group coaching and why she feels 1 on 1 coaching or mentoring is so important at different stages of our busines...

On today's episode Kristin shares 4 things that may be holding you back from experience more abundance in your life. Tackling our mindset is 80% of the challenge to stepping into our next big thing or experiencing the life we truly want. Kristin shares how clarity, asking for help, our beliefs, focusing on what's in our bones and community will help us reach that next level in our work or art, and...

On today's episode of Make Beautiful Things, Kristin shares ideas from Bob Goff, Hal Elrod and Victoria Erickson on being courageous, passionate and focused on your big dreams and getting to work or keep going. It's when we believe in ourselves and put forth consistent, focused, extraordinary effort that we reach of big goals and dreams. If you are stuck, feeling defeated or unsure of where to foc...

On today's episode Kristin wraps up the 4 part series Podcasting Made Simple and shares 4 Ideas to Build More Excitement around your business, or use some newer podcast options to grow your opportunities or revenue. Whether you are new to podcasting, or will soon be launching a podcast this episode will provide a few ideas for you to consider trying out. Ready to Be Encouraged and Shift Your Minds...

On today's podcast episode Kristin announces a new podcast name and slightly different focus of the show. She shares why she changed the name and her experience with continuing to pivot and tweak the podcast during the last year and a half. While it can feel uncomfortable, or awkward to change parts of our work or business it's imporant that we can take messy action instead of getting stuck in per...

On today's episode Kristin talks about the importance of Divergent Thinking when coming up with solutions or new business ideas and shares several ways we can be better creative problem solvers. Learn how asking questions, being a 'World Class Noticer', being Open-minded, and collaborating will help you generate more and different ideas and solutions through divergent or different thinking which l...

On today's episode Kristin shares how Podcasting can elevate your brand and business to increase exposure, opportunities and leads. Today is part 3 of the podcasting series. If you are new to podcasting, are considering starting a podcast or weighing your options this is a great episode to listen to. Welcome to the Part3 of the 4 Part Series on Podcasting Made Simple- tune in for the next 3 episod...

On today's episode Kristin talks about how we can deconstruct our business or create our business around what works best for us. It's time to stop trying to build a business that is exhausting and doesn't feel aligned with us- let's remove the parts that aren't working, aren't giving us actual results and are draining us and focus on the work that matters. If social media is draining you and the r...

On today's podcast I share my top 5 tools/products I recommend for podcasters and I also share 4 tips for launching your post or increasing your downloads and ranking for your podcast. Grab you pen and paper for this episode so you can take notes. Some of the companies I mention in today's episode are: Krisp.ai Recast.studio Zencastr & Riverside.fm Hindenburg (audio recording and editing) Capt...

On the podcast today Kristin interviews Lisa Shawver, an author, speaker, entrepreneur, coach and former Olypian about stepping into new opportunities, chasing our dreams and how to become unforgettable. If you ar looking for inspiration as you launch into your next big dream, goal or project this is the perfect episode for you. Lisa shares her journey through playing sports, and being an Olympian...

Are you thinking about starting a podcast or in the process of doing so? Or maybe you've started your podcast and you are still working to figure it out- well if any of these describe you then you are in the right place. On today's episode I share 3 questions you should ask yourself to decide if podcast is right for you and if now is the right time. I also share some podcast stats about the podcas...

Has your business come to a stand still this Summer? Or you just feel worn out, uninspired or unproductive? I get it- sometimes when we try to fit in too much work instead of scheduling in our life priorities, the fun and time with people we love we can get burned out or stuck in a rut. Ready to embrace the rest of summer by adding in fun and only focusing on your top priorities and pausing the re...

On today's episode I recap highlights from my 6 part series Secrets to Optimize Your Website to Grow Your Traffic and Leads and share a few additional tips to grow your impact and income by using your website and making it your number one business tool. And even if you don't consider yourself tech-saavy these tactics and strategies will help you understand the ideas and you can farm out much of th...

On today's episode Kristin shares three ideas for getting clear on our businesses or efforts by finding time to be creative, finding time to quiet our minds and take small actions we felt drawn to do. She shares ideas from Dallas Willard, Emily P. Freeman and Jordan Lee Dooley that are inspiring and can help us get clear on our purpose, doing work that matters and making decisions from a place of...

Are you ready to find out How to Make Your Website Convert? Learn why your website might not be converting now and how to improve your website to make it work for you. I share 6 main tips on what you need to do and provide a few extras that might be keeping your website from bringing you more business. This is part 5 of the 6 part series- Secrets to Optimizing Your Website to Get More Leads and Or...

On today's show I speak with Pastor Stephanie Lape about how to have Hope when going through hard times or challenges and which daily practices can help us be happy, feel well and be connected to each other, ourselves and God. She also shares some great biblical perspectives on Faith, Hope and Love that were so reassuring and helpful. We talk about being overscheduled, saying no so we can say yes...