Category Archives: Encourage Women

Rest, Wait, Encourage Others.

Is God calling you to do something and you want to ignore it? Is it hard? Will it take you out of your comfort zone? Will it expose you to rejection? Don’t wait on the sidelines in fear. Don’t underestimate how fulfilling your calling could create a ripple effect to serve and love people. What is the one thing that you can do to follow through on that calling?

Do the next right thing. Then ask for help.

In my recent professional life, I coached and led financial advisors that were all entrepreneurs running their own business. Most of them came to our company to start a business from scratch. To start a business from scratch is freaking hard. It requires so much courage and straight up grit. For all of you entrepreneursContinue reading “Do the next right thing. Then ask for help.”

Self Care = Self Love

As a mother, some of my favorite daily moments are when I’m laying with my babies at night while I put them to bed. I see them so still. I hear their unique breathing patterns, patterns that are just their own. I see the tiny freckles on their faces, freckles that will never be repeatedContinue reading “Self Care = Self Love”

“remember that an airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” Henry Ford

When I was nine, my parents bought a local battery distribution franchise associated with a national company. It was a huge step in courage. It required years of sacrificing for my mom and dad. They consistently lived on 50% of their income so they could still tithe and save money to buy a business. FromContinue reading ““remember that an airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” Henry Ford”

You’re not only enough…You’re a freaking work of art

One of my favorite summer memories is going to outdoor concerts with my hubby. There’s nothing better. I love the experience of live music anywhere but being at a summer outdoor concert with my guy is the ultimate date night. We’ve seen Paul McCartney to the random band at the small-town bar and everything inContinue reading “You’re not only enough…You’re a freaking work of art”

What if you believed you’re already enough?

What if you’re already enough? I turned 40 in December.  Naturally, I know a lot of other friends who’ve recently turned 40 or are about to turn 40. I’ve heard so many women say that the 40’s was their favorite decade. I can see that will be true for me as well. I’ve also seenContinue reading “What if you believed you’re already enough?”

for such a time as this…

And who knows but that you have come to this royal position for such a time as this? If you ever read the book of Esther, you know this verse (Esther 4:14). Esther is your stereo typical rags to riches Cinderella story – a commoner who steps into the Queen’s shoes. Raised by her singleContinue reading “for such a time as this…”