Found Family Book Hive

Join us as we dive into our November Book Club read, A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson! The book revolves around Pip's high school senior project. Pip takes on an advanced challenge, aiming to solve a potential murder involving 2 high school students, Annie + Sal. Partnering with Sal's brother Ravi, they delve into the investigation while Pip records her journey in her hig...

In this podcast episode, Kara Bligh, a branding client of the Silver Lining Design, discusses the process of creating new branding for her business. The episode explores ideal clients, the desired client experience, and the benefits of breathwork. Kara unveils her selected logo, sharing insights into the creative process. The conversation transitions to book talk, covering Kara's recent reads...

In this podcast episode, we delve into the world of indie bookstores and reading preferences with Jamie Degler, owner of Turn the Page, a charming bookstore in Westfield, IN. Key highlights include: The cozy ambiance of Turn the Page and the never-ending TBR (To Be Read) pile that booksellers grapple with. Bookstore employees' strategies for recommending books, even if they differ from their p...

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Books and Brands Book Club! In this episode, we dive deep into the pages of 'The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy' by Megan Bannen. Join Cale, Jen and Danielle as we dissect the characters, plot, and underlying themes of this captivating fantasy novel. The story revolves around the unexpected love story between Hart and Mercy, two initially adversari...

In the inaugural episode of the "Books + Brands" podcast, your hosts Danielle, Cale, and Jen invite you to join them on a delightful journey through the world of books and storytelling. They set the stage by sharing their personal preferences when it comes to reading, from romantic comedies to historical thrillers, offering a glimpse into their unique tastes. This unscripted and candid d...

Kara shares her story about her nephew Alec. Alec is her 16-year-old nephew who died by suicide. Kara shares the lessons she and her family have gained in the aftermath of this death. We talk about the stigma around mental health and how we can change the conversation around both mental illness + suicide. This is a heavy conversation but an important conversation.   To connect further with Kara yo...

Emily shares about how she started meditating and learning more about her intuition that helped her to open her business. We talk about following those little glimmers and taking action based on those intuitive hits. Emily shares how she has built her business on meditation and helping business owners strengthen their intuition and the importance of going within for the answers to our questions an...

Chris shares how he had a normal childhood with nothing horrific happening but everything kept compounding. He had a soccer injury, followed by surgery and just the ups and downs of life that led to him going to a dark place once he went to college. We talk about what finally led him to get help, what he does now to stay in a good place and how he helps others with this now. Chris shares about how...

Denise Schroder shares her journey of delayed blessings. She shares her story of wanting to be a realtor and her then husband squashed those dreams. She talks about falling in love with the fedex guy in her office but they did not start dating for 5 years. She talks about the challenges of combining their families, starting their own business and ultimately realizing her dream of becoming a relato...

Aaron shares the heartwrenching story about how his wife, Megan, went from being a healthy, vibrant woman to almost dying from the flu. Aaron shares the past year and the journey as his wife was on life support, in a drug-induced coma for 10 days and the road back. We talk about simple prayers, the importance of self-care which includes receiving help, parenting during trauma and so much more. We...

Lindsay shares how she grew up with a mother with mental illness and how that has affected so many different facets of her life. She discusses the lack of trust she had in women because of that and how as an adult she has had to learn a different way of living. We chat about her podcast Neurotic Nourishment and the conscious uncoupling with her podcast partner and the lessons associated with that....

Jo shares how she felt like she wanted to have an adventure and left Ottawa, Canada and took off to see the world. Jo shares how she would take on work in foreign countries so she would have the opportunity to immerse herself in the culture of the countries she was visiting. She chats about how she has now planted roots in Spain but has found ways to still stretch her wings like taking a 5 month t...

Alison Jane Ryan shares how she went from being a world traveler that was never wanting to have kids to finally deciding she was ready. Alison talks about her journey of home births and wanting to do EVERYTHING the right way. We talk about the challenges that come from being a new mama from resentment, overwhelm and the “something doesn’t feel right” feelings. We cover alternatives she did to help...

Cale Henry is lovingly referred to as the prince of Christmas, so naturally, it just made sense to have him share fun facts, memories and the best of the holiday season on this episode. We chat about how he keeps the magic of Christmas alive, his favorite activities during the holiday season and how to get in the Christmas spirit if you are having trouble finding it. We chat about the worst and be...

Emilie Clark shares how she had everything...perfect job, house, the guy and everything yet she wasn’t happy, and crumbling under anxiety. She talks about her process of diving deep into why she was having anxiety and the journey through therapy, books and ultimately a huge ah-ha that helped her immensely. Emilie explains how she embraced her anxiety which changed everything! We cover how she now...

Amanda McCusker is the storyteller this week and she shares how her love of writing and journalism has helped her not only to create a clear path for her career but also to help her to deal with anxiety. Amanda shares how she had to learn to prioritize herself and create space for what she needs. We talk about why she created her own publishing company and how she is different than a traditional p...

Jen Johannsen shares her story of how meditation has changed her world. We talk about the science behind meditation and the real-life examples that have made a huge change in her life.  Jen shares how she meets her clients, and even her own kids, where they are with meditation...so much so, she's created a quiz for what kind of medication is your best match.  Tools Jen shared on the episode: Kid m...

Georgina Duncan is back again and this time sharing her motherhood story. As an intuitive therapist, it was refreshing to hear that she has the same worries and fears that we all do. She shares how she processes through those feelings, how she starts her day which allows her to cope better with the ups and downs of motherhood and how much easier life is when we are ready with the tools to cope. Sh...

Betsy and Laura are the ladies behind the Luscious Hustle. They met through a DM on Instagram and they share how their friendship turned into a podcast, a 6+ figure business and an incredible life they have built together! Their story is so inspiring and fun. We chat about how they run their business in 2 different countries, relying on each other, following small whispers that lead to big impact...

Marshall Atkisson is definitely in my top 2 guests, and I think you will fall instantly in love with him. Please note: I'm incredibly biased as I am his mama. He shares the triumphs and hardships of 1st grade, gives incredible advice and I think will leave you hopeful for the young generation of kiddos growing up!   He references Gaga ball and if you aren't familiar here is what it's all about: ht...

Carmen Payne she's her breast cancer journey. She talks about the process from finding the lump to chemo, losing her hair, multiple surgeries, and radiation. She shares the blessings from cancer like bringing her closer to her husband, learning to accept help and facing fear. We talk about staying positive and how we truly never know what someone's story is. Carmen somehow makes this conversation...

Sherold Barr was on vacation in Mexico and was in a horrific accident. She shares her work to get back her strength, to re-evaluate what was important and rebuilding her business in a way that worked better for her! We talk resiliency, fear and the steps to combat these issues. Sherold shares how she started her business at a time when people start slowing down and we talk about age and 2nd and 3r...

Courtney Taylor shares how she left her retail management position to pursue her passion with Young Living Essential Oils. Courtney shares the process of how she planned ahead, dreamed of what life could be with more freedom and how she ultimately left her 9-5. She just hit her 1-year mark and has lived such a full life traveling and being present with her family. We talk about the process of drea...

This week's episode is a little different than normal and will be used as a follow up to the social media series that we wrapped up last week. Link below if you want to go through the whole series! I do a quick training on social media content and how to connect with your tribe! We specifically hit on establishing your main content buckets and how to break that down. Remember to connect you need t...

Georgina Durcan, intuitive therapist, is the storyteller this week and GOODNESS is this full of great information. Since Georgina has a podcast where she has told her story so beautifully, I asked her if we could just dive right in! We talk about sharing our gifts with the world, growing our intuition, working through fear and the cycles of life. Have your notebook ready, you are going to be blown...