Called and Curious

Hey, beautiful mama! Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of negative thinking? I know I have! It can feel like being stuck in quicksand, but here’s the good news: I found a powerful way to break free ! In this episode, I’ll share my personal journey of feeling overwhelmed and insecure, and how God transformed my chaotic thoughts into a life of purpose. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at my t...

Hey there, beautiful mamas!  I’m super excited to share today’s chat with the amazing Danielle Nicole Ramsey. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, doubted your worth or questioned your purpose, this episode is just for you.  1. Real Talk About Overwhelm: Ever find yourself wondering, “How do I do it all?” Trust me, you’re not alone! Danielle spills the tea on her own journey and how she turned th...

Hey there, beautiful mama! Welcome to today’s Called and Curious devotional episode, where we're going to chat about something that I know weighs heavy on many of our hearts: WORRY.  As Christian mamas and women, it can feel like we’re constantly navigating the waves of anxiety and fear. But here’s the good news—WORRY IS A HABIT, and it’s one we can learn to replace with trust and love ground...

Hi Called and Curious Community! I’m excited to have you here today as we explore a topic that can truly transform the way we communicate and connect —not just with our families but in every aspect of our lives.  Have you ever found yourself wondering why certain conversations feel flat or why your kids seem unmotivated to tackle their chores?  Well, I’m here to share a little secret: you can impr...

Raise your hand if you’ve ever procrastinated. Every hand should fly up at this moment because procrastination is something we all experience and can relate to.  As ambitious, purpose-focused mamas, we often find ourselves juggling a myriad of responsibilities, but sometimes, despite our best intentions, we struggle to take action. I want to share with you that procrastination isn’t just about poo...

Hey you, I love that shirt you're wearing! Compliments feel pretty great, huh? They do and that praise lights us up when we hear it!  Our kids need to hear that praise and get those compliments. However, last week we learned that many parents and leaders make praise mistakes that do long-term damage. Give that episode a listen to make sure you're not making the praise mistakes that can r...

Is the praise your giving hurting or helping your child’s self-esteem? Is your praise building real confidence in others or is it setting people up for failure? Want the research and secret sauce on how to NOT ruin your children, employees, or teams? If yes, join us for a very curious...and important episode! Praise is an essential and powerful tool in life...that also backfires, a lot! Grab your...

What did you want to be when you grew up? I really want to know! And by the end of this episode, you’ll not only see how those childhood dreams mean something, but you’ll know that YOU, specifically, have been MADE FOR MORE in this lifetime! BELIEVE IN MY CALLINGS : The dreams you had as a child, the call towards significance and serving, hold key secrets to your purpose and what you were made to...

Are you feeling curious today? Got a burning question? Or do you just want to hear other’s questions and thoughts?! If your answer to any of those questions was “YES!” then good news, you’re in the right spot today.  Welcome to another episode of Called and Curious and today, we’re going to answer listener questions. I love questions so I’m excited to open up, read, and dive into YOUR questions to...

Today, we’re diving into a topic that we all tend to shy away from—HARD conversations. You know the ones I’m talking about! Those discussions that can make our palms sweat and our hearts race. As a recovering people-pleaser who has felt like I’ve had to be a “good girl” and who has spent a good part of life avoiding having the tough talks--the thought of these hard conversations can make me twitch...

Have you ever had your nose crinkle in disgust as you watch a grown up throw a fit as they demand people around them give them the value they so deserve? We see it more often than we like and, if we’re honest, sometimes we’re the ones throwing the fit. Consuming value is the norm in our society but it leads to discontent and enabling and living a life where our happiness is dependent on the amount...

Ever have days where your skin makes you want to run and hide under the covers? The truth is, we all have different skin care needs but when we have “struggle days” and don’t love our skin, we usually don’t feel confident to be the Called and Curious woman who gets the things done that day. Today we get an interview with our own personal esthetician who peels back the curtain on what we need and d...

Welcome back to the Called and Curious podcast. Today, we’re diving into a topic that I know we can all relate to: frustration. Trust me, I’ve been there too!  Whether it’s a tough day at work, a never-ending to-do list, or just life throwing curve-balls, frustration can sneak up on us. But don’t worry--I’ve got your back! In this episode, I’m sharing **5 surprising and effective techniques** to h...

Want to help your child and learn the NUMBER ONE thing you can do as a parent this school year to set your child up for success? Today we peel back the curtain as I share my 20-year veteran “teacher top-tip” to give you the ONE thing to prioritize this school year to gift your child the confidence and skills to grow into life-long learners. As the smell of freshly sharpened pencils and easy, quick...

Have you ever been robbed? Robbed of your stuff, of your safety, of your peace, of your time, of your worth, of your freedom, of your joy, or your purpose? If you’ve ever felt that crushing feeling that your peace and safety and reason for being in this world is threatened, then I invite you to come for a quick, quiet time devotional today. This one is for you. It’s hard to find peace when we look...

Are you tired of constantly comparing yourself to others and feeling inadequate? Do you ever have just a great day...UNTIL you see someone else have a better day? Does looking at what others have make you feel WORSE about yourself? Let’s break free from the comparison trap and run OUR OWN race to embrace our unique purpose! >> Friend, if I could tell you to listen to just one episode of this...

A stranger hands you a $10 bill and runs away. You stare at it, open mouthed, and wish it never happened. Maybe you wish that because it feels awkward. Maybe you don’t want charity. Maybe you feel like you don’t deserve it. Maybe you feel it’s meant for someone else. The unexpected happens in our lives everyday. The good, the bad, and everything in-between. Yet, we’re rarely surprised by negative...

Hey girl, what are you TOLERATING right now? In this conversation, Ella Parlor and I pull back the curtain on some of the real crazy that goes on behind closed doors in the alcohol industry and how that journey can help us navigate how we show up and what we tolerate in our lives. We talk about how when we have the courage to not conform, we become more authentic and intentional and create a bette...

It’s exhausting! You see people succeed every day and wonder what you’re doing wrong? All the ideas and hard work you’ve put into things and you still feel like a failure. What do you do!? How do you battle through a success gap hurdle that swoops into your life and leaves you wide-eyed, mouth hanging open, and wondering what the next step is to not fail and be successful? Glad you asked! Today we...

I’ve got to ask you friend, “Do you ever feel like an imposter? That the thing you want and dream about isn’t for someone like you?” Well buckle up because those “icky” feelings are a sign that you’ve bumped right into an identity gap hurdle and it hurts. The universe seems to be telling you that this “thing” isn’t for you. Our brains, bless them, want us to be safe. If you’re brain is saying the...

Have you ever tried something only to stop, look around awkwardly, and realize you didn’t know what you needed to know to be successful? You paw your foot at the ground, a little embarrassed that you don’t have the right skills. This is the point in time where we’re struggling in the gap of where we are and where we want to be. ...And we’ve bumped headlong into a knowledge gap hurdle. This is the...

Have you ever gone on a trip and realized you forgot so many things you really needed? You look around dazed at the messy middle of this trip and wonder how you could have planned better, how you could have been more prepared to have a successful trip. While I am eager and PUMPED to jump into the hurdles in a struggle gap with you, I know we need to pause . We need to make sure we’ve packed the ri...

Have you ever gotten excited to start something or try to become something, only to quit when you got into it and found it was tough...it just wasn’t for you? Let’s normalize the idea that this happens to all of us and probably more often than we realize. It’s normal to get pumped about going towards something new, to try out a different thing, or to want to be a better version of yourself. It’s a...

Hey there, are you a “should-be” person? Do you find yourself and others telling you what you “should” feel, think, and do? So often, external circumstances and inner critics have a negative impact on our personal growth, fulfillment, and following our purpose in life.  In today’s episode, we’re going to explore the psychographic of the “should-be” girl and discover the who and the why of the call...

" We are all called to be artists. We are all called to creatively use whatever gifts we have in us to go and inspire somebody ." Discover the hidden artist within you-it's there, I promise! We'll delve into the transformative power of art in our daily lives. In this episode, we explore how art is not confined to traditional forms but can be found in the simplest moments of cre...