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Three weeks after moving to Oklahoma, the Holy Spirit spoke four simple words to Margaret: "You are safe." What began as a journal entry became an invitation to rethink what true safety really means—not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and relationally. In this episode, Margaret shares her ongoing journey of repatterning her life for peace, slowing down, releasing...

In this episode, Margaret shares a powerful moment from her quiet time when the Holy Spirit challenged her to stop measuring her life by accomplishments, recognition, or visible results and instead settle her heart in a simple truth: Listening to God's voice has to be enough. Following God's voice has to be enough. Being obedient to God has to be enough. A conversation about surrender, i...

After a few quiet weeks of navigating grief, transition, exhaustion, and personal reflection, Margaret returns to the mic with a simple instruction from God: “Just show up.” In this deeply personal episode, she reflects on the two things she believes God is calling her to in this season: Calling and Closeness . From learning to rest and reconnect with herself, to intentionally creating space to be...

In this episode, Margaret pauses the ongoing story of her family’s transition from South Florida to Oklahoma to acknowledge a life-changing loss. Nearly three weeks ago, her Uncle Stanley — a constant presence through every stage of her 41 years — passed away. More than an uncle, he was like a father, a source of love, laughter, and steady presence. Margaret shares reflections on who he was, what...

In this episode, Margaret continues with a real-time reflection from her journal during her family’s transition from Florida to Oklahoma. The morning begins in quiet time, anchored in Proverbs 3:5–6, asking God for guidance, grace, and direction — and leaving strengthened, confident that God has her family covered. But fast forward a few hours, and trust begins to shift from God to the things of t...

Over the last few episodes, Margaret has been sharing the story of her family’s transition from South Florida to Oklahoma. One of the questions she hears most often is: How did you know it was God speaking? How did you know what to do next? How did you recognize the timing and the shifting of seasons?  Using the imagery  of her Grandma Becky's china cabinet, she shares how she once viewed God...

In this episode, Margaret continues the conversation about her family’s transition from Florida to Oklahoma and reflects on something we don’t talk about enough: what it feels like when God asks you to leave good and perfect gifts behind. She shares honestly about the emotions that come with changing seasons and the tension of trusting God when obedience feels like loss. This episode is for anyone...

In this episode, Margaret picks up where the previous episode, Girl, Where You Been? left off and shares the rest of the story behind the moments after God asked her family to move across the country. With honesty and heart, she opens up about the questions she had for God, the emotions she didn’t expect, and the uncertainty that came with saying yes before having all the details. Still, she chose...

After stepping away from the mic for over a year, Margaret thought this podcast chapter might be closed. But she’s backkkk (because when Jesus speaks, she listens) and recording from a completely new season of life—yes, literally. In this episode, she reflects on the hiatus, obedience, and encourages her listeners to be aware of God's leading.  Same heart, new perspective, and plenty to say....

Margaret's countdown to 40 continues with her dear sister friend, Julene Wade! Julene, the therapist of Margaret's friend group, reminds Margaret of the concept of boundaries and her desires for Margaret to enter into a season of "receiving." For inquiries, please email:  girllivelovebe@gmail.com  

Margaret's countdown to 40 continues with her longest friend of almost 25 years, Ms. Shonquila Thomas!!! Shon gives Margaret some invaluable advice on granting herself grace and growing in the capacity of her uniqueness. Shon and Margaret also reminisce on Shon practically moving into Margaret's house during their high school years and how Margaret's parents never asked Shon for foo...

The countdown to 40 has begun!!!! To celebrate this epic and exciting milestone, Margaret invites her sister friends (aged 40+) to share their advice and well wishes for her upcoming 40th birthday. For inquiries, please email:  girllivelovebe@gmail.com  

Margaret shares how the Holy Spirit uses a 3AM wake up call  from her son and his piano jazz playlist to remind her of the importance of staying focused.  She also shares that the key to 17 years of marriage is having your own blanket:) For inquiries, please email:  girllivelovebe@gmail.com  

A mind is a terrible thing to clutter.....In this episode, Margaret speaks on the personal strategies she uses to preserve a right and respected mind. For inquiries, please email:  girllivelovebe@gmail.com  

Sometimes, bare minimum will just have to do! In this episode, Margaret unpacks how she has operated at maximum capacity for nearly 2 decades and how the time has come for her to slow it down. For inquiries, please email:  girllivelovebe@gmail.com  

Margaret recounts just a smidge of the best weekend ever - a girls trip to Chicago celebrating her 39th birthday . She reflects on the the beauty of her individual uniqueness and the gift of friendship. For inquiries, please email:  girllivelovebe@gmail.com  

In this mini episode, Margaret professes her infinite love for Tulsa, Oklahoma, her me-cation epiphanies, and her desire to be content with the "now." For inquiries, please email:  girllivelovebe@gmail.com  

In this mini mom break episode, Margaret is " yet holding on to God's unchanging hands! " She speaks of her noncommittal to television shows,  recommendation  of Netflix's  Firefly Lane,  inspiration from Abba's "Dancing Queen ," and the necessity of enjoying life at age 39.5.  For inquiries, please email:  girllivelovebe@gmail.com  

In this mini mom break episode, Margaret speaks of the joy she found in Spotify's Black Family Reunion playlists and the angels in human form among us. For inquiries, please email:  girllivelovebe@gmail.com  

In this mini mom break episode, Margaret shares the inspiration she gleaned from  a podcast episode by the Mcknights of Magnolia.  She encourages moms to share their hearts, challenges, and victories. She also provides her fail-proof method on how mom's can avoid sharing their favorite foods with their kids.  To reference the McKnights of Magnolia episode discussed in this podcast, visit http...

On the third installment of her "It Takes A Village To Raise A Woman" series,  Margaret sits down with her dear sister friend, Meagan Jackson, to discuss the importance of woman recognizing the assignments and people they are "called" to. From creating a whole nursing school from scratch to being Windex clear on how you invest your time, energy, and efforts,  Margaret and Meaga...

On the second installment of her "It Takes A Village To Raise A Woman" series, Margaret sits down with her dear sister friend, Louann Nealy, to discuss a woman's covering.  From regular doctor visits to being plugged into a local church home to having a licensed therapist on speed dial, Margaret and Louann dive into all that is needed to provide "covering" for the whole wo...

In this mini Mom Break episode, Margaret breaks down how the Lord has turned coffee into dirt,  her MC Hammer yoga pants, and God's attention to the details of our lives. For inquiries, please email:  girllivelovebe@gmail.com  

In this mini episode of Margaret's new Mom Break series, she speaks of running away to a tiny house community, joining a parent support group, and Fenty skin care. For inquiries, please email:  girllivelovebe@gmail.com  

Kids are important, but women need villages, too! IJS. There is no way that you can be the woman...daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, career woman, or even stay saved without a village supporting you!   In the intro to the new series, It Takes A  Village To Raise A Woman, Margaret reflects on the God's goodness and  "million little miracles" that come in the form of her village...