Spinning Plates Podcast

Episode 50 comes with tears, triumph, and a little laughter.  Ok a lot.  I met Laurice this year, thanks to our mutual friend Tracey, and fell in love with her wit, passion, and relentless pursuit to make the most of life.  I hope you're ready for a little fire under your hiney because she lit one under mine in this episode. Laurice Duffy is a Life Coach with a passion for inspiring...

How a weekend of imposter syndrome overwhelm led to JOY deep down!

Yep, I said it.  TRUST THE PROCESS!!!  I had a moment this week in my own journey; an epiphany, if you will.  I wanted to share with all of you my heart on this subject.  We so quickly want results or quick fixes, but trusting the process creates the mindset piece of the journey.  I don't believe God wants us to just go for the goal.  I believe He wants us to lean int...

It's a good one folks!!!  I recently met my new friend, Wonderful (yes, that's her name!) at a local networking event. I think it's safe to say we instantly connected. I had an immediate girl crush and told her that I "needed her in my life!" So with that, she agreed to be on the pod! Wonderful is the founder and CEO of LeadHER Academy and the creator of The B.R.A.V.E. Biz series and B.O.L.D....

We are back from vacation!  As we stepped away and disconnected from "normal" life, it really reminded me of how critical it is to do so. Here are some thoughts I have to help you create space for time away and time together. This is a quick episode and I hope serves you well! xoxo

What are you someday dreams?  Those little ones (or big) that you have on the list for one day.  One day when you have time.  One day when you're ready.  One day when it's easier. One day.  If you have someday dreams and know that feeling, this episode is for you! Tiffany Tutu, wrote her first children's book when she was a child herself. Her first editor, her mother, Dell...

One of the number one things I hear from friends, "I wish I could be more consistent."  I'm here to tell you, you CAN!  It's a matter of taking intentional actions over time. Here are the top 10 things that I think have helped me in my own journey. I share them with you in hopes of helping you jump on the consistency train! I'd love to hear from you.  What did I miss?  What wou...

You will LOVE this woman! That is all. Cheree is a bright light in this world and sharing such a beautiful message of finding balance after burnout, something you know is dear to my heart. We had a TON to chat about and I hope it fills your cup. Cheree is a wife, boy mom, and Mompreneur Coach. She started her company, Heartfelt Mamas, as a self-care gift box company but after 3 years she found her...

I loved this time with my friend, Kirsten. She's a new friend this past year and you'll hear in today's episode our fun story of connecting. She is an absolute delight, so strong in her faith and such a secret weapon for the mama who needs encouragement. I'm grateful to know this woman and I know you'll love her, too. Kirsten loves Jesus, her husband and kids, and she loves being a mom. She believ...

Someone commented to me that I seem joyful even as I’m talking about hard things. And without editing a response I said “because he always shows up”. Here’s my 3 min episode of encouragement.

Friend, it's a choice. I spent years living settled and complacent. I spent countless hours thinking I SHOULD do something. I felt like I could never change. I felt like my issues were unfixable. I felt like I could never be consistent. I would be frustrated or snappy, thinking it was the result of others actions that made me feel that way. Until the day I realized I get to choose. Truly choose. D...

We all need a little help with planning. Am I right or am I right?! If you have followed me for even a millisecond you know that my heart is to stay organized and ready for whatever life may throw at me, but you also know that I don't have it all together. That's why I'm thankful for people like Jennifer in my life who share ideas and tasks to helps us stay on track and orgainzed. Jennifer is the...

Push play on this episode stat!  This is a good one and filled to the brim with the Holy Spirit and the JOY of Jesus as you get to know my friend, Maggie.  It's hard to summarize all of what we talk about here, but I can sum it up with one word.  Jesus.  This conversation was such a blessing to me and I hope it will be to you. Gave me new and fresh thoughts, which I love! Maggi...

Do you know that feeling like your drowning in your to do list? Too much to do, too little time, too stressed! I do. Today I share with my number 1 tip!!!!!! You’ve got this, friend! Cheering you on.

I finally get to sit down with my friend, Daryl, and chat about all things healthy living. If you have listened to my early episodes you know that he's the one that encouraged me to start the pod in the first place and the rest, as they say, is history! This episode is PACKED full of helpful tips if you're looking to get started or already in a wellness routine. We talked about so many great thing...

Do you have limiting beliefs? Really think about it...do you even know if you do? Limiting beliefs are 100% up to us to push past. In today's episode, I give a couple tips on ways things that have worked for me or for a couple of my friends. I love this growth process. It's never ending! Today, I refer to a Clubhouse room that I moderate with a couple friends each week. If you're looking to join u...

I had the best chat with one of my new friends, Katy Spratte Joyce. We talked about everything from how extroverts survive the pandemic life, creating balance, and sourdough starts gone wrong. Katy is a Midwest-based freelance journalist who specializes in travel, food, and beverage coverage. She has written for Travel+Leisure, Eating Well, The New York Times, Reader's Digest, and more. When not w...

How many times have you handed that thing over to Him? I’m guessing a million. And how many times do you wonder if He is getting tired of it yet? Well, guess what! He isn’t tired. Not in the least. He wants you to give it to Him. Over and over and over.

Have you ever been asked "What's your enneagram number?" Um, a million times. Recently, I spent time taking an official test and spending time with my long time friend and now coach, Freya Kennedy, to dig into what it all really means and how I can apply it to my life. To say that the last few weeks has been eye opening is an understatement. Learning how God made me unique and how He can use that...

"I just can't find the time to (fill in the blank)." Sound familiar? Then this one is for you. I used to wear busy like a badge of honor, but now I realize that wasn't serving anyone. Fact is, there are things that should take priority and it's not about finding the time to fit them in. It's about making the time to make them happen. Quick solo episode today. Hope it fills your cup. Love you, mean...

Oh boy, did Alison and I have fun on the pod this week. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite people. She is real, authentic, honest and bold in her faith. All things I want around me in life! Alison says she's a busy, audacious, outgoing, sometimes irritable, but always blessed, woman. Though she's have been a Believer for over a decade, she stopped investing in her relationship with the Lor...

This episode filled my cup! As you'll hear Emily and I have known each other a long time, but weren't close outside of work. Then 2020 hit the world and God gave us the gift of our friendship and shared journey of healthy living. Em is strong, inspirational, funny, and a beautiful example of perseverance. Here you'll hear Emily share her experiences (highs and lows), vulnerable real talk about foo...

Everyone meet my friend, Laura! I know you will love her as much as I do! Who says you can't find best friends on the internet?! Laura and I get to chat about life, finding your passion and wiggling through the process of doing trying things.  Laura is a wife, mama, food blogger and food photographer sharing her favorite easy and yummy recipes with busy families who are so tired of thinking a...

Kim Osborne "The Idea Genius" is a personal development speaker & author that focuses on helping passionate women get clarity & confidence in their calling. A self proclaimed "Idea Genius", Kim uses her gift for innovation and experience in education & digital marketing to give speeches, trainings and one-on-one consulting to passionate women ready to live life more boldly. She is curr...

I'm so pumped to share with you my second official interview on the pod. Not just me talking! Michelle is a wife, boymama and podcast host of The Busy Year's podcast. Her heart is to meet other mamas in the messiness of motherhood and offer encouragement and inspiration to live out their dreams and callings. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to start something new and leaning into...