StoryMakers- Live Your Life Intentionally

SELF-LEADERSHIP CREATES A RIPPLE EFFECT- Kristene DiMarco’s Song for My Children paints a picture of legacy as something that begins now. In this episode, we talk about how self-leadership - the way you tend to your own thoughts, emotions, and actions - becomes the seed for leading others. Your life is shaping your children, friends, and community right now, and the way you lead yourself creates t...

FOUNDATIONS OF GROWTH- The story of the widow’s oil in 2 Kings 4 is more than a miracle — it’s a picture of what growth looks like in our lives. In this episode, we explore six elements that work together to shape your story: capacity, capability, character, clarity, commitment, and consistency. When these grow together, your life becomes not only fuller, but sustainable, aligned, and purposeful....

HOW YOU SEE PEOPLE CHANGES EVERYTHING- Every person you encounter is carrying a story. The way you choose to interpret them — with fear or compassion, judgment or dignity — shapes the way you interact and the way you carry yourself. In this episode of the StoryMakers Show, I share a simple moment that reminded me how much our interpretation matters and how it can help us see others through God’s e...

RETRAIN YOUR BRAIN WITH YOUR NAME- We often get trapped in emotions because our self-talk feeds the storm. In this episode, I share how speaking to yourself in the third person – using your own name – can activate the prefrontal cortex, calm the emotional centers of the brain, and help you step into wisdom and clarity. Key Takeaways: Third-person self-talk shifts your brain out of emotion and into...

RING! RING! RING! - Have you ever known deep down you were supposed to do something, even if you didn’t know how? That’s what calling feels like. It’s not always a voice from heaven or a person telling you what to do – it’s the knowing inside your soul that won’t go away. In this episode, I’m sharing my own story of being called to teach and lead women, what it really means to discover the root of...

STOP THE SWIRL- Sometimes the swirl of overwhelm can feel louder than peace. If you’ve ever stared at your to-do list and thought, “I don’t even know where to start,” this episode is for you. You don’t need the whole plan- you just need grace for the next step. In this short but powerful encouragement, I’ll pray over you, share a simple decree you can whisper back when your mind feels heavy, and g...

POURING OUT EMPTY- Have you ever wondered if you might actually be over-giving? It’s sneaky because it looks like love on the outside – but underneath, it can be running on fear, guilt, or a need to prove your worth. In this episode, I’m unpacking how to tell the difference between healthy generosity and unhealthy over-giving, why it matters for your story, and how to make a shift toward giving fr...

SURRENDER UNTO SUCCESS- If you’ve ever wrestled with control, overworking, or the pressure to prove your worth through performance, this conversation with Erin Harrigan will bring relief and clarity. Erin is a Biblical business coach who helps high-achieving Christian women redefine hustle and success through surrender. We talk about what it means to let go, live led, and walk out your calling wit...

BUILDING A BRIDGE TOWARDS PURPOSE- Have you ever felt the nudge of calling but hesitated because your confidence didn’t match it? Maybe you’ve heard God speak, felt the tug to move forward, or sensed the story inside you rising up… but something in you still holds back. This episode is for the woman caught in the gap between what God has called her to do and what she actually believes about hersel...

START WHERE IT HURTS- If you've ever wondered where to begin when life feels broken or your story feels stuck, this conversation with Blythe Daniel is a timely reminder: God starts right where the pain is. Blythe shares how her calling to write, lead, and launch her own literary agency grew out of personal encounters with God—and how every woman carries a message worth telling. We talk about resis...

STOP LEAKING YOUR POWER OUT- Have you ever caught yourself shrinking, performing, or people-pleasing just to avoid being judged or left behind by other women? You’re not alone. This episode goes deep into the fear of rejection - not just in a general sense, but specifically in female friendships where comparison, misunderstanding, or subtle exclusion can feel like emotional landmines. We talk abou...

TALK TO GOD ABOUT EVERYTHING- Have you ever felt like you were doing all the “right” things, but something still felt disconnected inside? Like your head knows God, but your heart is stuck in survival mode? In this conversation with author and leader Lacey Rozell, we talk about what happens when your faith gets real in the mess of motherhood, mental health, and life transitions. From postpartum de...

BE THE FRIEND YOU HOPE FOR- If you’ve ever felt invisible, unsure where you belong, or tired of feeling like friendship is for everyone else- you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing what’s been helping me rebuild friendship in an intentional way. From undoing old narratives to showing up awkward and honest, let's talk about what it really looks like to make and be a friend as an adult. You’...

ADULT FRIENDING DILEMMA- Let’s talk about why it's just so hard to make and keep friends as an adult woman. Making friends as an adult is awkward, vulnerable, and way harder than it was back when proximity and playgrounds did the work for us, especially when you're new somewhere, super busy in daily life, or maybe carrying the rejection from past friendships. But just because it’s harder doesn’t m...

What if the thing you love doing most is actually part of your calling? What if your passion isn’t random and your pain doesn’t get the final word? In this conversation with Brittany Tate, founder of Living Truth Co., we talk about what it really means to become a daughter of God. From discovering your true identity to walking boldly in your purpose, Brittany shares how intimacy with God through t...

RENEW YOUR MIND ON PURPOSE- If you've ever felt stuck in your thoughts, unsure which ones to trust or how to move forward, this episode will give you a practical framework to find clarity. I’m walking you through my DC3 model- six simple steps to take your thoughts captive, line them up with truth, and renew your mind on purpose. Whether your thoughts feel loud and condemning or just a little off,...

REWRITE YOUR ROOT NARRATIVE- What if the most painful thought in your life has been writing the story of your future without you realizing it? In this powerful episode of StoryMakers, we’re talking about the poisonous root beliefs that get passed down, sink deep into our soul, and quietly run our lives until we recognize them, uproot them, and replace them with power. I’ll walk you through my own...

FROM DEFAULT TO INTENTIONAL LIVING- Sometimes we live inside stories we never meant to write. But the good news? You can change your mind AND your story. It's important to know where real transformation begins- not by hustling harder or shaming your lack of willpower- but by renewing your mind and walking with God into an intentional, hopeful future story. The old PEARL helps you observe the patte...

GETTING CREATIVE & COURAGEOUS FOR JUSTICE- What happens when a woman refuses to ignore injustice and instead uses everything in her hands—her story, her skills, and her platform—to make a difference? In this conversation with Christina Zorich, actress, producer, and director of the powerful documentary The New Abolitionists, we get to witness what it looks like when passion, purpose, and calli...

KEEP WRITING YOUR STORY- If you’ve followed the PEARL series (episodes #9-14) from start to finish, you’ve done some deep inner work and I’m so proud of you. In this episode, I’m tying it all together and showing you how the PEARL becomes more of a joyful practice than a one-time process. You’ll learn how to keep using it to make sense of your story, shift your patterns, and live with purpose. Thi...

RESULTS CULMINATE IN LEGACY- Legacy isn’t something you start thinking about at the end of your life. You’re building it right now, in every choice, every conversation, every pattern. In this final episode of the PEARL Practice series, we’re digging deep into the *L Path: Legacy* and how to live on purpose so your life tells the story you actually want to leave behind. If you’ve ever felt like you...

EVERY CHOICE HAS OUTCOMES- Let’s talk about results—the everyday, tangible outcomes that reveal what’s really going on under the surface. In this episode, I’m helping you trace the fruit of your life back to the roots of your thoughts. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep ending up in the same cycles or how to tell if you’re really growing, this conversation will bring clarity and hope. KEY TAKEAW...

CHOICES, PATTERNS, & RESPONSIBILITY- We’re talking about action—not just what you do, but what you avoid, delay, or buffer. It’s so easy to think we’re stuck when really, we’re just caught in patterns we haven’t slowed down to notice. In this episode, I’m showing you how your actions (or inaction) are always pointing back to something deeper. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or s...

FEEL DEEPLY BUT LEAD WISELY- Do your emotions ever feel like they’re running the show? In this episode of StoryMakers, we’re talking about the role of emotions in your personal growth and leadership journey. Emotions are powerful—but they’re not always truthful. They can guide us, but they shouldn’t govern us. We’ll unpack how emotional awareness is a form of self-leadership, how the PEARL framewo...

SHIFT YOUR PARADIGM, CHANGE YOUR LIFE- What if the story you’re living isn’t broken—but the beliefs beneath it are? In this episode of StoryMakers, we’re diving into the power of paradigm—the foundational beliefs that shape how you think, feel, act, and lead. You’ll learn how false narratives form, how to recognize the ones you’ve unknowingly agreed with, and how to replace them with truth rooted...