The Smile Project

This podcast journey has been filled with excitement, anxiety, and most of all inspiration. I want to thank all the women who have joined me this season. Your voices go out for eternity! For now, I'm leaving the podcast to be still. Perhaps there is a season 2 on the horizon, and maybe not. Either way, I hope you find your true joy!

We continue our conversation this week with Sarah Gayler, the first female head men's basketball coach in NAIA history. The Brescia University Bearcats are lucky to have Sarah and we continue to learn about how they are growing together as a family and giving back to the community all while keeping Christ at the center of all they do.

Our guest this week is the first ever female head men's basketball coach in NAIA history. Sarah Gayler has always had a passion for basketball and is breaking barriers to pursue it. Join us on this journey as we learn more about how Sarah has accomplished this amazing feat.

This episode's guest, Ginny Hardesty, is creating a movement in Owensboro, KY. Join us as we learn more about Ginny, her Silent Book Club, and her store, Displaced Pages.

Join us for the second part of this amazing journey with Heidi Todd as we learn more about her experience with a devastating house fire.

Our guest for the next two episodes has a truly inspiring story. From a house fire and loss, to a thriving family and relationships, Heidi Todd has counted on God every step of the way. Join us on this remarkable journey.

Welcome back to our episode featuring Blake Templeton! Let's learn more about her journey!

What a joy it was to sit down with Blake Templeton! She is a woman of faith, a devoted wife, and a mom of three. Her story is truly amazing. Join us as we learn about her struggles with addiction and how that led her down a road to helping those with addiction.

Welcome back to our conversation with Marilyn Rhoads as we learn more about Grace Marriage and what Marilyn and her husband are up to!

Brad & Marilyn Rhoads spent the first year of their marriage sad, isolated and frustrated. But God intervened and helped them build a marriage beyond their imagination. Realizing that 72% of churches  lack any substantive marriage ministries, they formed Grace Marriage to bridge the gap. Join me as we learn more about Marilyn and her journey!

Welcome back to the second part of our podcast with Jennifer Keller: entrepreneur, mother, wife, and woman of faith. Join us on this journey to discover our real selves!

Jennifer Keller is a Jane-of-all-trades; mother, wife, entrepreneur, woman of faith, you name it, she can do it. Check out this episode and learn more about this can-do woman!

In Part 2 of this episode we learn more about Amanda's MS diagnosis and hear the rest of her story. From starting a successfull business to raising 5 children, Amanda doesn't let anything hold her back. She is truly an inspiration!

Join me in welcoming Amanda Powell to the podcast! Her story is truly inspiring and this episode runs through all of the emotions. Amanda has been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a diabling disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. But this has not stopped her from having a large family and successful business. Join us on this journey to find our true selves!

Who knew we could learn so much from a couple dogs and a few fish? Like the animals in this episode, sometimes we want life to be just right. Most of the time that's not what life hands to us, so we adjust. We develop and love on ourselves. Every day we have the opportunity to keep adjusting. Join me on my journey to find my true self!

Amy Burgan is a local elementary education teacher turned entrepreneur. After getting her bachelor's degree and master's degree Amy taught in public schools for nearly 10 years. In her time in the classroom she began to grow fond of a couple subjects in particular and decided to start a business around them. Join us as we learn more about Amy and her business, Art Lab Owensboro!

I LOVE a good dual-purpose workout. My favorite is running and getting a good tan at the same time. Recently I was reintroduced to yoga and was surprised by what I found while slowly and methodically I performed these poses. Join me as I journey to find my true self!

Welcome back with our guest Ashley Webb. We get to hear some of her favorite recipes to cook and a fun end-of-cooking-camp tradition for the kids.

Ashley is the proud owner of THREE businesses! Joys Cooking Classes offers fun and educational cooking classes and private events for children, teens, and adults. Joy-Full Meal Prep offers delicious and nutritious meals that are portioned for you and ready to heat and eat. Lastly, Joy-Full Java Juice serves your favorite coffee with a smile. Join us as we learn more about Ashley.

We wrap up our powerful and fun conversation with, now, Brooklyn Johnson. Congratulations again on the wedding! Listen to what Brooklyn has to say about finding your true self.

This week I'm joined by special guest and fellow podcaster, Brooklyn (Maple) Johnson. Her podcast, A Couple of Sassholes, takes a deep dive into murder cases in a light and fun way. More importantly, they also use their platform to caution women and help prevent crimes against women. Brooklyn is such a delight, newly married, and excited about life! Join us for part one as we dive into her jou...

I recently attended a women's conference hosted by friend of the podcast, Dr. Laura Murphy. The title of this conference was Joy Comes in the Morning. What I didn't expect was to have my thinking turned upside down and inside out. Stories of great struggle were shared with us and a message of hope that joy does come in the morning. Join me on this journey to finding our true selves!

Pam was born and raised in Owensboro and attended Western High School (first through sixth grade), Foust Jr. High School and Owensboro High School, where she was on the first Girls Track team, winning a state championship in her senior year. As an entrepreneur, Pam owned her own salon for over 30 years, along with Tastefully Yours catering service for over 20 years. Pam was the first African-Ameri...

We have had some AMAZING guests on the podcast these past few months. I took some time to listen back through the episodes and gathered the best nuggets I could find. In this episode I've compiled those nuggets into a recap of 2024 so far this year. Join me as we continue to grow!

Kelsey embarked on her entrepreneurial journey at the young age of 23. Her path into the world of real estate began with a casual conversation at the gym with a friend. This chat would lead to a life-changing decision. Fast forward nearly a decade, and she now owns multiple businesses that are intricately connected with the world of real estate. Among these ventures includes "The Bluegrass Ba...