The Power Project Podcast

This week, I dive into what it means to walk in purpose and truly follow God's calling. I share about what it looks liked for God to put a calling on your life and for your to answer. I share takeaways about how to find your purpose: As a kid, what did you dream of being? What would your biggest cheerleader say is your biggest talent? What would people say you're really good at? When do you feel m...

This week I had the opportunity to sit down with my friend Kindra Hall. I first had the pleasure of hearing Kindra speak in person back in 2017. She’s a charismatic speaker with contagious energy and shares with us what it means to craft a purposeful story that engages your audience. Kindra Hall is President and Chief Storytelling Officer at Steller Collective, a consulting firm focused on the str...

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing a lifetime love of reading with you.   Books have the power to transform your world, teach you lessons, introduce you to new exciting characters, and soothe your soul.  Reading has been one of my favorite pastimes from as early as I can remember. Today I walk you through some of my most memorable books and favorite authors including: Curious George Baby Sitters...

This week the tables are turned and you get an inside look at what it's like when I'm a guest on someone else's podcast. While I love interviewing and asking the questions, I also really dig getting to be in the hot seat. It's always fun to see what someone will ask me. If you've ever had any questions about me and The Power Project, this is the episode you want to catch! Kaelin with the Journey 2...

This week I chat with Les Cross about Neuroplasticity and how someone suffering from mental health issues can actually rewire their brain. Les has a moving story to share with us involving her childhood in foster care, being homeless, attempted suicide, and battle with postpartum depression. From a broken childhood and homeless adult, Les has turned her life around and is now a Life Coach and Ment...

In this week's episode I am celebrating all Mamas everywhere! And, while I love all things Mother's Day, I am also cognizant that Mother's Day isn't joyful to all. So, with that said, To that Mama scrolling through Facebook on Mother's Day seeing everyone's beautiful family pictures and celebrations, while struggling to find your own joy, I see you. I know that there are women out there who strugg...

This week we are diving into Behaviors to Adopt in Rachel Hollis's Girl Stop Apologizing book. We cover Chapters 10, 11, and 12. Chapter 10: Stop asking Permission This chapter includes the hot button topic of the label GIRLBOSS. I have a differing opinion than Rachel offers in the book as I personally love the title. I don't feel it marginalizes me or leaves me less than qualified. I embrace the...

This week we hear from speaker, author, and abolitionist Sandy Storm. Sandy is a child sex trafficking survivor who has experienced a powerful transformation and lives what can only be described as a brand new life. She is an author and gifted public speaker, communicating her experiences while trapped as a child sex slave and involved int he industry of commercial sexual exploitation as a long ad...

This week in Chapters 7, 8, and 9 of Girl Stop Apologizing Book Study, I'm talking about my own personal comparison trap and how I almost let it keep me from launching this podcast and finishing my book. Here is an excerpt from the book that I read on the episode today: "Wait! Someone else has already done this. Someone else has already written the book I’ve dreamt of writing my entire life. Someo...

This week we have the honor of chatting with Demi Austin-Thomas, wife, mom, parenting coach, and TV personality. She brings a whirlwind of passion, excitement, and motivation to the subject of parenting. While balancing her career as a Certified Parent Coach and CEO of Bee Empowered Inc. Demi can be described as an edgy and contemporary trending mom with a contagious energy and a passion for healt...

This week we are digging into the Girl Stop Apologizing Book Study that we are currently doing over on Facebook in the Power Project Community. We cover chapters 4. I'm Not Enough to Succeed 5. I Can't Pursue My Dream & Still Be a Good Mom/Daughter/Employee 6. I'm Terrified of Failure This is not a regurgitation of Ms. Rachel Hollis's words but instead is my take on the chapters and how you can ap...

This week we are digging into the Girl Stop Apologizing Book Study that we are currently doing over on Facebook in the Power Project Community. We cover chapters 1. That's Not What Other Women Do 2. I'm Not a Goal Oriented Person 3. I Don't Have the Time This is not a regurgitation of Ms. Rachel Hollis's words but instead is my take on the chapters and how you can apply them to your life. I cover...

This week, in my solo episode, I am answering one of the number one questions I get asked. How do you start a side hustle? I'm giving you all my secrets. At the end of this episode, you will have the answers to the following: How to choose the ride side business for you. How to decipher a legitimate business from a less than desirable one. What constitutes a sustainable business? How do you retain...

This week, we’re chatting with Melissa Ice, Founder & Executive Director of The Net and Worthy Co. The Net is a non-profit organization that began when a group of TCU college students started building relationships with people experiencing homelessness. The Net was then able to launch a social enterprise called Worthy Co. and employs women that are survivors of sexual exploitation and trafficking....

This week, I have the privilege of chatting with Donna Durham of Weighting Comforts. Donna grew up in Nashville, TN and is a woman of strong faith and hope. She is a wife of 25 years and a proud mom of 3 kids. She earned her BS in Home Economics Education from Middle Tennessee University in 1993 and graduated from Trevecca Nazarene University with her Masters Degree in Marriage & Family in 2014. D...

This week we're talking about our hottest topic yet! We're talking about sex in marriage and what it looks like for us as christian wives. Are we supposed to be having sex? Should we want to have sex? What is allowed in the bedroom? Can we do THAT as Christians? No topic is off limits in this episode. I recently hosted a Galentine's brunch where we discussed love & marriage. Heather McGilvray did...

This week I'm talking about how the importance of loving yourself. There is a broad spectrum of opinions surrounding this topic. However, serving the population of women that I do, I am a firm believer in self love. I don’t believe it has to be a narcissistic quality. Instead, I believe it's simply loving yourself as God created you and seeing yourself as he does. It’s a clear view of accepting yo...

I know you will be encouraged and inspired by Heather's raw vulnerability as she shares her story with you. You can find her at www.heatherquisel.com on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100001550949182 Instagram: @heatherquisel Have you written a review yet? Go do that NOW girl! We want to bring you more inspiring stories like Heather's! This episode is sponsored by Brandi Voth Be...

❤️ It's a LOVE Fest ❤️ In this week's episode we are totally switching it up and moving into unchartered territory. I Love a month dedicated to LOVE, so in honor of the Month of Love, I polled some of my guy friends to find out what they really think about their ladies. What makes them feel the most loved? What are they most proud of their ladies for? What do they enjoy doing the most with their l...

In this week's episode, we hear from Natalie Wood with Natalie Wood Designs. Natalie shares her journey with us as a young girl that dreamt of becoming a doctor and how that evolved into a brick and mortar store and later a nationwide online jewelry business. Natalie discusses the feeling of failure and despair while learning to trust God's plan and step into your purpose. She shares with us the o...

In this week's episode I spill the beans about how to become a networking queen and dispel the myth that people are natural born networkers. Whether you are building a business, fundraising for a non-profit, or growing a ministry, networking is crucial for growth. I will walk you through the logistics of networking and show you that it doesn't have to be overwhelming or daunting but can actually b...

In this week's episode, we are talking about mental health, depression awareness, and suicide prevention as a dedication to a dear friend of mine that we lost last year. I speak with Andrea Thomas Hand, singer and songwriter out of Nashville. Andrea has toured with Carrie Underwood as a backup singer, appeared on the Voice, and is currently working on a television show, "The Sound of Hope" in whic...

In this week's episode, we're joined by real life heroin, Terra Newell! *Spoiler Alert* If you are watching Bravo TV's Dirty John, you may want to postpone listening to this episode until the series has ended. Terra Newell's family story has been the subject for not just a television series, but the LA Times Podcast, and will air on Jan. 14 as a documentary told by the family. Terra and her sister...

In this week's episode, Kelly Welk with Cider Press Lane & Freedom Dinners speaks with us about how she had a passion for entertaining and cooking but felt God calling her to a life of purpose. In the past 5 years, she has fed 500 people and raised over $30,000 personally with her Freedom Dinners that support Rescue Freedom International. She talks about how God instilled in each of us a desire to...

In this week's episode, you'll hear from my guest, Kate Watson with Kate Watson Music. Kate is a National Country Pop Artist from the Houston area. She wants her music to be an inspiration to all those who listen. Her music is greatly influenced by Tori Kelly, Demi Lovato, and Taylor Swift. Kate has been around music her whole life, following in the footsteps of her father. She decided to pursue h...