Light the Way

This episode is for you if it’s time that you remind yourself how incredible you are. With some awareness, a little bit of mental clarity, and a whole lot of accepting failure as a part of the process, I am determined to help you find your own belief that who you are is enough. If you love this episode and want to dive in deeper with your connections with people, check out these episodes that I me...

ONLY press play on this episode when you're ready to create some momentum for your morning/afternoon/evening! In this episode, Chels gives you the reminders you need to choose productive action over comfy. And while she’s not asking you to deep clean your bedroom, that may be the result of tuning in!   FAV QUOTES: “Let your action be like popcorn. It doesn’t need to happen all at once, but if...

In this episode, Chels helps you brainstorm your "fulfillment circle" - AKA what makes you so beautifully you. You'll be encouraged to take time to think about future you, and work backwards into what action you can take today to grow into her.   The "fulfillment circle" is all about figuring out what it is in your own life that you recognize as making you who you are. Onc...

In today's episode, Chels breaks down 10 things she wishes she had been told and reminded of as a teenager. If you're a teen yourself, you're not going to want to miss this one. If you're not a teen, these are life lessons we all deserve to be reminded of. Chelsey covers everything from being misunderstood, to health, to realizing what crushes you won't crush you. If you c...

In today's episode, Chels is taking you back to a Sunday in 2019 when she found the bravery (through Annie Down's 100 Days To Brave) to share a sermon with her congregation. Press play if you're ready to hear Chels's take on connection AND light. Scripture that inspired the sermon: Matthew 5: 13-16 To order Annie Down’s 100 Days To Brave devotional: https://shopanniefdowns.com/...

Chels is here to give you the reminder that the spaces you spend your time in need to be filled with positive reminders or your value and worth. You’ll also chat about being intentional about what you are consuming and who you are listening to so that you have more control over your thoughts. Beauty is not what you are, it is who you are, so press play if you’re ready to embrace that! Shop Queen B...

It's time to GEAR UP for a year of setting intentions you can STICK to! This episode dives in to 4 steps to help you take action with your life and celebrate your growth as you go. Connect with what you intend to do Keep it specific and realistic Track your efforts and growth Celebrate your victories https://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/

Let's get to it! This episode is DETERMINED to help you get to work TODAY on the small things so you can celebrate your success. Because after all, we need the small wins to reach the big goals. CRAZY cell phone use statistics: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/break-your-cell-phone-habit/ https://www.instagram.com/chelslightstheway/

Today is all about SHINING ON for Cass. Chels will share a mission with you that is very near to her own heart - the Shine On Cass Foundation. In this episode you will be called to join her in an 11 Days To Light The Way kindness challenge. Don’t forget to connect with her on Instagram @countonlearning207 so you can complete this challenge and light the way together! Connect with and learn more ab...

Ever feel like you can't get control of the thoughts popping into your brain?   In this episode Chels shares some ways you can be more intentional with your thoughts. You'll learn about the CRAZY number of thoughts you have a day, think about the POWER OF HOW you speak to yourself, and be challenged to grab a journal to reflect OUT LOUD (on paper). Get ready to explore and uncover how to...

In a world where connection can be found in so many places, we need to make sure we're filling our own world with friendships that are worthy of our time and make our own lives brighter. In this episode, Chelsey dives into what she has learned about what makes a friend a good friend and why it's okay (and AWESOME) that each friend serves a different purpose in our lives. By the end of th...

In today's episode, Chelsey will help you dive into navigating deadlines that help you determine both who you are and who you will become. You'll touch on the importance of having long-term deadlines while also making the most of your present moment. While it's important to have professional goals, we must always make time for the person we want to be. Whatever you're doing, yo...

Bringing in the title of a book I had to read and analyze in college, "Leading Lives That Matter," it is time to talk about the importance of REST. If you feel like you're STRUGGLING to keep up with the speed of your life, I want to share 5 tips to make sure that you are slowing down to take care of yourself. No screen time before bed. Go to bed and wake up at the same time each day...

Joy is what we feel when we are happy and optimistic. In today's episode I help you slow down to RECOGNIZE what actions bring you joy in your own day to day life. SELF-CARE 45 CHALLENGE (RULE: NO TECHNOLOGY ALLOWED) 5 minutes - DE-CLUTTER 20 minutes - FRESH AIR MOVEMENT 15 minutes - READ IN A BOOK 5 minutes - JOURNALING I can't wait to see how you put this challenge into action over on I...

In this episode we dive into our relationships with parents, teachers/mentors, and friends. During a year when COVID-19 has impacted how and who we can show up for, it is important to remember who is in our lives and how we can love and support them! ----- THE PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIP: PARENTS CAN STRUGGLE TOO! BUT No matter where you are or what you’re feeling, your parents can be your forever c...

Body image and beauty confidence is something so many humans battle with - teenage females included! In this episode we'll explore the emotions, thoughts, behaviors, relationships, and (hopefully positive) consequences beauty confidence can have. Being a female who believes her body is beautiful and lives her life TRULY confident is CHALLENGING. But over the last ten years I’ve learned a lot...

In this episode we dive into the word “best.” This four letter word holds   A LOT of weight and pressure. I want to help you melt some of this pressure away so you can give your energy to your OWN growth (which is really what matters most, right?). We will cover why their best isn’t your best (and why that is OKAY). Then, I'll challenge you to trade out “I have to be the best” for “I want to...

In this episode we get to talk about the WHY behind this podcast! Learn about why "lighting the way" is so important to me, Chelsey. I dive into three of the reasons why I felt called to create this community for us to connect. I think it’s important for you to know from day 1 what that purpose is behind this podcast! So I'll dive into these three ideas... 1. When you consume, you a...