Rooted Rebels

Ep 18: What does it look like to be both faithful and rebellious? In this episode, Michaela and Becky Squire talk about boldness, truth, online criticism, gospel misconceptions, and the courage to stand rooted in Christ while disrupting untruths.

Ep 17: What if the very thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances—but the story you’ve been telling yourself? In this episode, Heather Nielsen shares her journey of overcoming deep-rooted beliefs around worth, money, business, and belonging. From walking away from a life that no longer aligned with her spirit to building a mission-driven business rooted in faith, Heather invites you to stop...

Ep 16: When your body starts to fail, and no one has answers… where do you go? For Heidi Bluemel, the only answer left was God. In this deeply personal episode, Heidi shares her journey of facing a devastating chronic illness. With her life and identity hanging in the balance, Heidi chose to walk away from traditional paths and instead walk forward in faith. This episode is a tender, raw look at w...

Ep 15: After decades of giving everything to her children, Susan Hart woke up one day and realized she no longer recognized herself. In this conversation, she shares the honest journey of rediscovering her identity, reclaiming her dreams, and shifting from “helicopter mom” to purpose-filled woman. From navigating disappointment when her son didn’t get into his dream school to recognizing the quiet...

Ep 14: What if success as a mom and entrepreneur wasn’t about doing more—but about designing a life you actually enjoy ? In this episode, I sit down with messaging expert Kaelynn Priest for a heartfelt conversation about business pivots, mom guilt, faith-led decisions, and the freedom that comes from choosing joy over pressure. Kaelynn shares her story of building a thriving product-based business...

Ep 13: What if the secret to thriving in both business and motherhood isn’t hustling harder, but embracing grace? In this episode, I sit down with Camille Walker—business coach, podcast host, and mom of four—to explore how choosing grace can change the way we work, parent, and lead. Why Listen: Camille shares her real-life journey from the corporate finance world to building a successful online bu...

Ep 12: What happens when you trade comfort for calling? In this episode, Tawnya Shaner shares her family’s courageous decision to leave behind comfort, routine, and the need to “prove” for a year-long journey to Spread the Spark . With five kids in tow, Tawnya is choosing connection over conformity, service over fear, and faith over hustle culture. We talk about what it looks like to truly live yo...

Ep 11: Kari dives deep into the journey of personal growth by embracing uncertainty, surrendering control, and—most importantly—taking ownership of her role in life’s challenges, including her divorce. She shares how recognizing her part in the problems she faced became a turning point for healing and transformation. Together, we explore the phases of growth—from awareness to practice to embodimen...

Ep 10: In this episode of Prove It , Michaela sits down with Lyndsi Weise, a mom who has built a 6-figure business from home. Lyndsi shares her journey of building a wildly successful business, only to watch it crumble overnight — and how she faced the emotional, spiritual, and nervous system fallout that followed. Together, they explore what it really means to be an Enneagram 8 woman: the drive,...

Ep 9: In this episode, I sit down with boundary and business coach Erin Anderson, who shares how her journey through betrayal trauma, physical and emotional healing, and spiritual awakening taught her to reclaim her identity and rebuild self-trust. What began as a painful unraveling became a profound reconnection to truth—and a calling to help other women do the same. Erin opens up about overcomin...

Ep 8: When Missy Brown found herself navigating a new reality as the mother of neurodivergent children, her perspective on self-worth, priorities, and personal growth shifted forever. In this heartfelt conversation, Missy shares her journey of raising two daughters and how advocating for their needs became the catalyst for rediscovering her own voice, value, and identity. We talk about people-plea...

Ep 7: Katie Shields is a connection coach, homeschooling mom of (soon-to-be) eight, and co-leader of a thriving coaching business with her husband. But her path to purpose hasn’t looked conventional—and that’s exactly the point. In this episode, Katie opens up about what it really takes to follow God’s calling when your life doesn’t fit neatly into the boxes culture (or even your own family) expec...

*TRIGGER WARNING* Ep. 6: In this episode of Prove It , I sit down with personal brand strategist Jennifer Anderson to talk about what it really takes to show up with conviction and build a life that fits. After decades in the recruiting industry and thousands of interviews later, Jen shares what most people overlook: the power of owning your story, knowing your worth, and building a brand around w...

Ep 5: In this honest and soul-stirring conversation, entrepreneur Alicia Wood shares how her deepest seasons of uncertainty led to the most defining acts of faith. From launching two mission-driven businesses as a single mom to navigating painful personal decisions, Alicia reveals what it takes to co-create miracles with God—especially when obedience means setting hard boundaries and taking bold r...

Ep 4: In this inspiring conversation, Heidi Benson — morning routine expert, nutrition coach, and founder of The Morning Mavericks — shares how surrendering control led her exactly where she was meant to be. From an unexpected job loss to the sacred gift of time with her grandmother, Heidi’s story is a moving testament to how God's plans are always better than our own. She reveals how a simple...

Ep 3: In this heartfelt and empowering conversation, transformational coach Jeana Núñez shares her journey of letting go of perfectionism, surrendering control, and learning to co-create a life of peace, purpose, and prosperity with God. From hiding her talents out of fear of judgment to embracing her divine worth, Jeana opens up about the powerful mindset shifts that changed everything — both in...

Ep 2: In this powerful conversation, Chelsea Christensen — multi-passionate entrepreneur, coach, and host of The Dance of Growth Podcast — shares her inspiring journey of building a business she loved, losing herself to the demands of "success," and reclaiming a life of harmony, purpose, and peace. She opens up about the difference between chasing external achievements and intentionally...

Ep 1: In this first episode of Prove It! , host Michaela Esplin shares her personal journey of overcoming the need to prove her worth through achievements, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. From growing up as the "example" in her family to navigating the unexpected challenges of raising a son with a rare syndrome, Michaela opens up about the pivotal moment that shifted her understandin...