Cope & Land

Have you ever experienced God’s sense of humor? I’m talking about finding yourself in a spot where you never imagined you’d be… maybe even somewhere you’d been skeptical of in the past. He often has a funny way of leading us to the path we’re meant to follow—and to the opportunities that we’d have never seen coming. 

Today, I welcome one of the most inspirational and empowering women I know. Celeste Gwynn is real, raw, authentic, and a woman focused on living with integrity. She is an amazing mother, a successful businesswoman, an empowerer of other women, and I’m thrilled to have her here to share her message today. 

Tune in and listen to episode 12 of Cope & Land. Celeste and I talk about the world of network marketing, balancing success in our personal lives and in business, and the importance of authenticity. We also chat about how our faith plays into our successes, being the best version of ourselves, and grappling with the not-so-pretty side of being a working mama.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The importance of having positive reinforcement from an early age (05:59)
• How a series of burnouts brought Celeste clarity about what really matters (15:53)
• Why communication is so important in achieving successful work/life balance (19:21)
• How Celeste’s children and husband factor into her success—and how they’re even following in her footsteps (30:37)
• How the face of network marketing has changed over recent years (41:11)
• Celeste’s biggest area of growth since she began her network marketing journey (50:41)
• A little about the mission that Celeste supports and why it’s so near and dear to her heart (57:28)

Some questions I ask:

• Do you feel like you’ve achieved full circle success? (04:59)
• Can you share a bit about yourself for people who don’t know who you are? (07:18)
• Were there ever times where you had insecurities that you had to overcome? (13:44)
• What advice would you give someone looking to enter the network marketing arena? (24:48)
• Would you mind sharing how COVID-19 affected your work and family life? (33:48)
• As a leader, how do you uplift those that might not have the same innate business confidence that you have? (44:42) 

Connect with Celeste

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Mission Maasai on Facebook
• Mission Maasai on Instagram

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Think about the last time you were faced with a difficult circumstance that triggered anger or grief within you. Maybe it was something like locking yourself out of the house or getting into a fender bender—or maybe it was something more extreme, like a difficult health diagnosis or the loss of a loved one. The next time you encounter a moment like this, wouldn’t it be wonderful not to lose yourself in negative thoughts, but to take a step back and embrace it? Adversity can swallow us whole, but it can also be a beautiful tool for growth and development, as long as we allow ourselves to awaken to the possibility. 

Today, I welcome back my first repeat guest! By popular demand, my heart and thought partner and friend Rivka From is here to chat with me once again. Rivka is a grandmother, a mother, and a survivor who has spent two decades as an executive and personal coach, working to help people discover their true selves. 

Tune in and listen to episode 11 of Cope and Land. Rivka and I talk about the importance of being seen and heard in your relationships, how viewing her cancer struggle as a vehicle for growth saved her life, and she shares an a-ha! moment or two. We also discuss one of my biggest wake-up moments regarding personal boundaries, the excitement and possibility of an uncertain future, and what it’s like to live an awakened life.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How everything that occurs has a divine purpose (04:07)
• Why it’s so important to deal with your grief and pain instead of projecting it outward onto others (10:27)
• How we can all move forward on a more awakened path (27:01)
• How not everyone is committed to achieving their highest quality of life (31:07)
• The correlation between highly successful people and having a trusted partner and guide (38:10)
• That wisdom is earned through awareness (49:23)

Some questions I ask:

• How do you help people that want to grow but aren’t quite awakened to how to do that? (05:10)
• Could you share some tips on how to down-regulate the nervous system in order to think and speak clearly? (15:35)
• Do you believe everyone will connect with their soul’s purpose while they're on earth? (22:44)
• How does forgiveness correlate with being more awake in life? (24:16)
• How do you suggest that people find their accountability? (29:16)
• What differences do you see in me today from the first time we visited in 2018? (34:55) 

Connect with Rivka

• Facebook

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Have you ever gone through times in your life where you felt just totally overwhelmed with stress? Like you’re struggling to even know who you are, or what positive qualities you possess? Well, relax, you’re not alone! Because we’ve certainly all been there— but wouldn’t it be wonderful if there was a tool that could help us avoid going back to that place?

Today, I welcome Miss Brittany Comp. Brittany is a Southern girl, a Jesus lover, a wifey, a boy mama, and a certified enneagram coach. She’s passionate about personal development and using the enneagram as a tool to help people discover who they are.

Tune in and listen to episode 10 of Cope and Land. Brittany and I chat about personality tests, what sets the enneagram apart, and how we can use it as a tool in our personal relationships. Brittany tells me a bit about each enneagram number, how they relate to one another, and how she’s used enneagram coaching to help professionals create healthier working environments. Join Brittany and me today… you might just find out a little more about yourself!

In this episode, you will learn:

• How Brittany’s plans she had laid out for her future changed once she welcomed her son (06:48)
• How Brittany uses her enneagram coaching to help others (09:11)
• A brief explainer of the enneagram (13:35)
• Why some people test highly in multiple enneagram numbers (22:22)
• Why the test isn’t recommended for children (29:30)
• How the enneagram can help with conflict resolution (32:07)
• How our past and our inherent nature influences our enneagram number (43:11)

Some questions I ask:

• How did you get into the enneagram world? What did that look like for you? (06:05)
• Can you explain how the numbers of the enneagram work? (15:35)
• Why would my enneagram number (5) make me less likely to take the test? (21:08)
• Can you tell me a bit about your own number? (32:39)
• How can the people that love you support you when you’re in a place of stress or frustration? (36:02)
• Are there certain numbers that align with each other better than others for relationships? (40:37) 

Connect with Brittany:

• Facebook
• email

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Has there ever been something in your life that you’ve wanted so bad it hurts? Maybe it’s a house, a promotion, or maybe it’s even bringing a new life into the world. Sometimes God presents us with struggles because He knows that we can learn, grow, and even blossom from them.

Today, I welcome my friend Jill Renfro. Jill is a wife, a momma-to-be, an entrepreneur, a Texan, and a voice for those grappling with infertility. She’s just a few weeks away from welcoming her beautiful rainbow baby boy, and today she takes us with her on the journey that got her here. 

Jill chats with me about her long road with infertility, miscarriage, IVF, and how the power of her faith kept her going. She opens up and gets real with me about how devastating her struggle was, the toll it took on her, and how it completely transformed her attitude and outlook on life. 

Tune in and listen to episode nine of Cope and Land. We discuss Jill’s belief in the power of prayer, how her humor helps her cope, and why the dialogue around infertility isn’t quite as open as it could or should be. Learn how Jill and her husband’s faith brought them closer than ever, why she calls him her “unicorn,” and the incident that convinced her to open up about their struggles on social media. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• A little about who Jill is as a person and how her journey changed her (4:38)
• The pain Jill experienced while being in a season of perpetual waiting (12:24)
• How Jill’s strong marriage with her husband was resolidified by their shared fertility issues (21:24)
• How Jill questioned herself, as a Christian, if IVF was the right thing to do (27:58)
• About the loss that I experienced at 26 weeks and how it changed me (32:58)
• Why it’s important to stop making difficult subjects taboo and why it’s so helpful to start an open dialogue (39:31)
• Why we shouldn’t make assumptions on where anyone is in their life without knowing them first (48:23)

Some questions I ask:

• Do you see your painful moments where you discover empathy as a gift? (10:15)
• How long did you try for? Would you mind sharing your timeline and what that looked like for you? (14:25)
• What were you feeling when your doctor told you that it was time for you to see a fertility specialist? (19:35)
• What helped you cope with the pain of your losses? (34:11)
• What’s something we can ask a woman when we meet her that’s not, “Do you have kids”? (47:03)
• Would you like to share the name you have picked out? (55:24)

Connect with Jill:

• YouTube
• Facebook
• Instagram

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Is the fear of judgement holding you back in life? When you have self-acceptance and forgive yourself for your past, you will be able to live freely and without fear of judgement.

Today, I am joined by the amazing Lori Harrison who is my go-to gal for peace and light. Lori is a happily married Oklahoma mom of two, a practical joker, and an unofficial diagnostician. She is loaded with intuition and spirituality and her love for others is unmatched. She has an incredible curiosity that guides her to answering life’s toughest questions and walk through life with freedom and transparency. Lori's realness is a testament to her self-acceptance and when you hear her story you will be inspired to do the same. 

When Lori recognized that her fears of failure and judgement were holding her back from her true destiny, she confronted judgement head-on and shared the most intimate details of her life online. She bravely tells me very personal and intimate stories from her life that have led to her living her truth freely and forgiving her past self. 

Tune in and listen to episode eight of Cope & Land. Join us as we discuss Lori’s journey to accepting herself, how you can begin forgiving yourself, and our advice for facing your fears of judgement.

In this episode, you will learn:

• What caused Lori to be more transparent and real (5:20)
• How Lori faced her fears (20:40)
• Lori’s thoughts on how trauma impacts health (31:19)
• How your thoughts create your reality (43:36)
• The value of different perspectives (59:27)

Some questions I ask:

• Were there things you shared that freed you? (10:24)
• Are you open to telling me more about what your realization of your purpose was? (23:09)
• Did you have any physical ailments that were released at that moment? (38:48)
• Your true passion in life is to help people open their eyes to what? (47:30)

Resources Mentioned: 

• Book - Same Kind of Different As Me

Connect with Lori:

• Facebook
• Twitter

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• LinkedIn
• Instagram

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Have you been in a relationship where you were a victim of abuse? Many people only view abuse as physical, but there are many forms of abuse that can take place. When you listen to today’s episode, you will hear a story that will inspire you to take your power back. 

Today, I am joined by an amazing woman, Lupe Moreno. Lupe is the host of the podcast Reclaim and Reset Your Life; she's a domestic violence survivor turned transformational life coach, author of the upcoming book, How to Recognize and Avoid Toxic Relationships, a wife, mother to four beautiful children, and a grandmother to three granddaughters. Lupe’s story is one of strength, resilience, and faith, and I am so excited for you to hear it.

Lupe tells me about the two abusive relationships that she went through, discussing the differences and commonalities between each and how she found the strength to leave. She provides incredible insights that all of us can learn something from and apply in our own lives, whether it is regarding relationships, empowerment, self-forgiveness, grief recovery, and so much more. 

Tune in and listen to episode seven of Cope & Land. Join us as we discuss the patterns of abuse that Lupe went through in her previous relationships, her advice for listeners, and all about her upcoming book release, How to Recognize and Avoid Toxic Relationships. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• About the financial and domestic abuse that Lupe endured (2:51)
• The pattern that Lupe recognized in her resetting journey (12:49)
• How God answered Lupe’s prayers (19:08)
• About Lupe’s podcast and upcoming book release (24:45)
• The grieving process that Lupe went through (34:39)

Some questions I ask:

• How did you then go about resetting your life? (10:10)
• What would you encourage someone who is going through this without support from family and friends? (15:04)
• What was your self-forgiveness journey? (21:02)
• What are the top three red flags you would advise people to be on the lookout for? (25:45)
• What are your three non-negotiables for a healthy relationship? (36:54)

Connect with Lupe Moreno:

• Website
• Reclaim and Reset Your Life Podcast

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• Facebook
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

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What were you told that life should look like? The environment that we each experience growing up lays the foundation for our ideas of success and happiness. However, when you look beyond what you’ve always known, you may be surprised at the opportunities and excitement that are possible for your life. 

Today, I am joined by an incredible woman, Yvonne Veach. Yvonne is my friend, a mother to three beautiful children, and a wife of 25 years to an amazing husband. She is a health and wellness enthusiast working as a personal trainer, working towards her mission of bettering herself, those in her close circle, and beyond. Yvonne has overcome family expectations and patterns with her life choices, pursuing her dreams without letting any limiting beliefs hold her back. 

Yvonne chats with me about her experience going against the grain of her background, living in a military family, her journey to becoming a personal trainer, what her ‘why’ is, and much more. While being a personal trainer has changed her physical fitness, Yvonne’s mentality, attitude, and personal development have skyrocketed as well. 

Tune in and listen to episode six of Cope & Land. Join us as we discuss how Yvonne realized that she wanted more in life than what she was raised to believe, how she maintains her leveled-up mindset, and so much more. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• About Yvonne’s background and her mindset change (4:10)
• How Yvonne and her husband met (8:44)
• The journey that Yvonne took to become a personal trainer (17:55)
• About Yvonne’s personal development resources and aha-moments (24:47)
• How gratitude has helped Yvonne overcome certain periods of her life (30:00)
• Three things that Yvonne does every morning to maintain her mindset (33:54)

Some questions I ask:

• Did you have big dreams as a little girl that were maybe repressed by your environment? (7:55)
• Did you ever experience shame for wanting more outside of raising a family? (12:36)
• How has health and fitness enhanced your life? (22:51)
• Have there been any traumatic moments that you’re now able to smoothly talk about? (28:11)
• What are your big dreams and goals moving forward? (39:00)

Connect with Yvonne

• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Plexus Worldwide

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• LinkedIn
• Instagram

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Life often gives us moments of challenge when we least expect it. When faced with difficult times, it’s our strength, character, and faith that we have to lean on to get ourselves through. Our personal growth through adversity not only benefits us, personally, but can also be an incredible tool in guiding and helping others. 

Today, I welcome my first in-person guest: my friend and TikTok superstar, Kim Dandurand. Kim is an entrepreneur, the mother of two boys, a retired teacher, and youth minister, and a brain tumor survivor. She believes in embracing every moment, that joy is contagious, and that tomorrow is never guaranteed. 

Kim chats with me about her journey through her illness and how the power of her faith, her positivity, and her intuition brought her through to the other side. She gets real with me about her struggle with God during her toughest times, and how the wisdom of one of her students brought her back to Him. 

Tune in and listen to episode five of Cope and Land. Join us as we discuss Kim’s deep faith, how it was affected by the loss of her father, and the lessons she’s learned and the strength she’s gained from that tumultuous experience. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• About the health scare “mess” that helped Kim find her message (4:30)
• How music helped Kim through some of her scariest moments (11:56)
• The way faith can help you find peace beyond anger and bitterness (18:04)
• How her dad’s cancer diagnosis taught Kim an incredible lesson and brought them closer than ever (20:43)
• How the support of a close friend can completely change a difficult experience (26:16)
• The way Kim’s faith was challenged after her father’s passing (28:04)
• How Kim uses TikTok as a way to embrace life and celebrate joy (36:09)

Some questions I ask:

• Was there a moment in your life that made you change your outlook? (03:25)
• Where did your anger and bitterness stem from? (31:30)
• What allowed you to open back up to God? (32:39)
• What are your big hopes and dreams moving forward? (39:01)

Connect with Kim

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• TikTok
• Facebook
• Instagram

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Has there ever been a time in your life where you felt completely lost, down, or overwhelmed by the toxicity in your life? Have you ever stopped to consider that the thoughts you’re thinking are real? That maybe, to lift yourself up, you might need to rearrange the pathways in your brain and focus on accountability? It’s a difficult task and there’s always resistance, but opening yourself up can change your life. 

Today, I welcome my friend Rivka, a grandmother, a mother, and a breast cancer survivor. Rivka has spent the past two decades as an executive and personal coach, but I prefer to call her a heart and thought partner. She works to help return and guide people to who they really are. 

Rivka talks today a bit about her journey with breast cancer and how the diagnosis completely changed her life. She tells me how real, powerful, and transformative our thoughts are—and why it’s so important not to let them spread negativity. 

Tune in and listen to Rivka and me on episode four of Cope and Land. Join us as we discuss her love of radical, radiant self-care, the effect of the ego on our lives, her commitment to life, and what Rivka likes to call “un-therapy.”

In this episode, you will learn:

• A little about what brought me to Rivka and how she helped me change my life (03:30)
• Why resistance to movement can be a sign that you’re on the cusp of something life-altering (06:40)
• About the ego and how it affects our lives (17:32)
• A story about Rivka’s refusal to receive toxic thoughts, and how we all have that choice (21:29)
• Why, in order for real growth, you need to create new pathways in your brain (26:05)
• How there are a million different openings to awakening (33:16)
• The effects of generational trauma in utero (35:31)

Some questions I ask:

• What prompted your journey to becoming a heart and thought partner? (12:39)
• What happens when you have someone come to you who isn’t open? What does that look like? (15:15)
• What is one of your greatest life lessons that you’ve learned? (19:47)
• How does having an accountability partner help you to stick to your path? (27:51)
• Do you genuinely embody who you are? (32:46)
• Can you share with us some parting wisdom? (40:14)

Connect with Rivka

• Facebook

Resources mentioned:

• The War of Art- Steven Pressfield
• The Legend of Bagger Vance- Steven Pressfield
• The Legend of Bagger Vance (movie)

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Have you ever had an “a-ha” moment that forced you to take control over your life? Maybe it came from a failed relationship, a swerve in your career path, or a life-or-death medical emergency. Whatever the catalyst may be, it's so important that we use these moments for growth and view them for what they are: blessings in disguise. 

Today, I welcome my good friend Sadie Hershewe. Sadie is a mother, an entrepreneur, an overcomer, and an eternal optimist. She’s a person I often look to for uplift, empowerment and encouragement, and she has an incredible habit of always wanting to leave things better than when she found them. 

Sadie shares with us her story of a scary medical diagnosis, the toll it was taking on her, and how she grew to overcome it and reclaim her life. Though she initially struggled with her autoimmune issues, Sadie put her research-oriented brain to work and came out stronger and wiser. 

Tune in and listen to episode three of Cope and Land. Join Sadie and me as we discuss overcoming the mentality of being a victim, being your own advocate, and living life for yourself. Find out how Sadie’s whole world changed when she started setting boundaries. 

In this episode, you will learn:

• How a people-pleaser can recover from that mindset (04:09)
• Sadie’s pivotal health moment that forced her to take a step back (07:52)
• My own harrowing experience with severe thyroid issues (16:52)
• Some of the research Sadie discovered on her health journey (21:27)
• The critical realization that Sadie had about her relationship (30:33)

Some questions I ask:

• What was that pivotal moment where you decided to do things differently? (03:26)
• How was your medical diagnosis affecting your life? (13:54)
• What actions did you start taking to advocate for yourself? (21:11)
• What did your life look like after you realized you didn’t have to be everyone else’s savior? (29:29)
• What do you envision for your future? (38:00)

Connect with Sadie

• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

Resources mentioned:

• Operation Underground Railroad
• Plexus Worldwide

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• LinkedIn
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