Today is a treat. I’m joined by writer and thinker Timothy Willard (author of The Beauty Chasers) for a rich, cozy conversation on Advent, beauty, and why this season invites us to return—to God, to our homes, to one another, and to the truest parts of ourselves.

We talk about:

What Advent is (and isn’t): a church rhythm that helps us not lose the story—the comings of Christ and the light that enters our darkness.

“Homeliness” & the ordinary: how God hides Himself in small, everyday things—tables, gardens, candles, waffles, and walks under winter stars.

Beauty as an awakening: beauty “arrests” us and lifts our gaze beyond the doom-scroll toward wonder, joy, and presence.

Hope as structure (not sentiment): how Christian hope shapes the horizon of our days and gives direction to how we live, love, and serve.

Wintering with intention: slowing down, walking in the cold, paying attention, creating space for awareness in a frantic season.

Lewis threads: how C.S. Lewis (and friends like Arthur Greeves) inform Tim’s imagination—think The Great Divorce, That Hideous Strength, and The Weight of Glory.

An invitation, not just a devotional: Tim’s new Advent email journey offers short reflections, prayers, and simple practices (with some audio readings!) to help you breathe, notice, and chase beauty all season long.

Timothy Willard’s Advent Journey (daily email reflections + audio on select days) – 

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The actual House of Joy is in the messy middle — room swaps, wallpaper on backorder, dust bunnies, the works. 😂 What started as Tommy’s 13th-birthday room move turned into a full-on home refresh… and a powerful reminder: your spaces carry energy. The rooms you live, work, and create in are quietly shaping your identity and your next level.

Today I’m sharing how to uplevel the energetics of your life (and business) — not by trying harder, but by shifting your environment: your home, your relationships, your work, and your inner world. If you feel stuck, stale, or compressed, this episode is your permission slip to clear a corner, move the furniture, and create space for who you’re becoming.

We’ll talk about:

Why environment is the silent architect of your identity

How to know if a space is expanding you or shrinking you

The “four rooms” to assess (home, relationships, work/calling, inner life)

Simple, immediate ways to shift the energy — from a junk-drawer cleanout to an honest conversation to a 10-minute journaling reset

Planning for 2026 with intention (yes, my giant wall calendars are out!)

The power of saying yes to the change you’ve been resisting

Home: If your true self lived here, what would this room feel like? What one corner can you clear today?

Relationships: What’s the current energy — light and connected, or heavy and resentful? What one action would shift it?

Work/Calling: If it were a building, would you want to hang out there? What would make it more creative and joyful?

Inner World: What’s the tone of your inner room — cluttered or sacred? What belief or habit needs redecorating with grace?

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This week’s episode is one of my very favorites — a replay from this time last year that still feels just as true today. It’s all about finishing the year with intention, peace, and purpose… instead of stress, striving, or burnout.

If you’ve felt a little disconnected or like you’re living on autopilot lately (been there, friend 🙋‍♀️), this episode is your gentle wake-up call.

Emmy joins me for a heart-to-heart conversation on: ✨ What it really means to “get back on track” — without hustle or pressure ✨ How to reconnect with yourself and your purpose after a busy season ✨ The power of setting identity-based goals instead of “should” goals ✨ How to tell yourself the truth — with grace instead of shame ✨ Practical ways to live awake, present, and intentional for the rest of the year

We talk about what it looks like to design your life 90 days at a time — not as a rigid plan, but as a rhythm that helps you stay aligned with your true self and God’s best for you.

If you’ve been waiting for the “perfect time” to start fresh — this is it. These last six weeks of the year can still be full of meaning, creativity, connection, and joy. 🌿

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My heart is still overflowing after spending the weekend with the incredible women in our Life Mentoring School coaching community. Over 120 of us gathered together for a weekend of teaching, dancing, laughter, prayer, and deep connection — and it reminded me once again why the company you keep matters so much.

In this episode, I’m sharing seven reasons community is one of the most powerful forces for transformation — and why the people you surround yourself with quietly shape everything about the life you create.

We’ll talk about: 💛 How real, lasting transformation happens in relationship — not isolation 💛 Why belonging is a decision, not something you wait for 💛 How proximity determines what feels “normal” in your life 💛 What to do when you’ve outgrown certain circles 💛 Why contribution beats comparison every time 💛 How the right people make you braver 💛 And why legacy is never a solo project

I’ll also share a few behind-the-scenes stories from our most recent coaching event — the joy, the tears, the breakthroughs — and an invitation for you if you’re craving this kind of community too.

Maybe you’ve been walking through a season that feels lonely… or maybe you’ve been the one holding space for everyone else, and you’re finally realizing you need some support too. Friend, you don’t have to do it alone.

The company you keep can change everything — for your growth, your joy, and your legacy. 🌿

P.S. If you’ve felt that nudge to become a coach or mentor, to turn your own transformation into impact — this is your sign. Certification for our February class is now open for a limited time. Come be part of this powerful community of women who are living, leading, and loving from their true selves.

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This is one of my favorite lessons that I’ve ever taught inside Life Mentoring School, and it feels especially fitting right before the holidays (you’ll see why).

Have you ever noticed that certain people just know how to push your buttons? Maybe it’s that relative who always stirs things up at Thanksgiving… or that coworker who seems to drain the life right out of the room.

Here’s the truth: when you decide someone is “difficult,” you’re actually giving them power over your peace. And I want to show you a better way.

In this episode, I’ll teach you how to take back your emotional power, how to stop letting other people’s behavior dictate your joy, and how curiosity and compassion can completely change the way you experience those relationships.

We’ll talk about: ✨ The hidden cost of labeling people as “toxic” or “difficult” ✨ How your brain finds more of what you focus on (and how to shift it) ✨ Simple tools to stay grounded, kind, and joyful in any situation ✨ Why curiosity and compassion can heal your heart (and your body) ✨ How to bring peace into every room you walk into — no matter who’s there

This isn’t about fixing other people. It’s about transforming how you see them — and how you show up.

So pour some coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s talk about how to keep your peace (and maybe even your sense of humor) when people are hard to love. 

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This is my first episode back after wedding week! 🎉 We had the most magical, joy-filled celebration — and I’m still floating from all the love, beauty, and answered prayers. Thank you so much for your sweet messages and kind words — it meant the world to me!

Today we’re diving into a topic that has been close to my heart for years — your calling.

If you’ve ever wished God would just send you an email with your purpose, your five-year plan, and a clear next step — this one’s for you. I’ve been there! But over time, I’ve learned that our calling isn’t something we find somewhere “out there.” It’s something we wake up to — something that’s been right in front of us all along, waiting to be tended.

In this episode, I share: 💫 The four biggest myths we believe about our calling — and the truth that sets us free 💫 The story of a very cringey poem I wrote in high school (and what it revealed about my purpose even then) 💫 Why resistance is often a sign that you’re standing right in the middle of what matters 💫 How your gifts are never really about you — they’re the way God meets someone else’s need 💫 And why you’ll never “feel ready,” but you can still start — one small, brave step at a time

This is such an encouraging episode, especially if you’re in a season of wondering “what’s next?” or feeling a tug toward something new. Maybe you’ve been belittling your own gifts, comparing them to others, or waiting for perfect timing. I want this to be your reminder that:

Your calling isn’t lost. It’s already here. Your gifts aren’t small. They’re sacred. And the world needs what only you can give.

You don’t need a full roadmap — just the courage to say yes to what’s stirring in your heart.

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This week’s episode is all about high-capacity women — the ones who carry both the beauty and the burden of their lives with grace, who move through the world grounded, steady, and full of purpose.

If you’ve ever looked at another woman and thought, “How does she do it all?” — this episode is for you. Because being a high-capacity woman isn’t about doing more — it’s about becoming more.

It’s about expanding from the inside out, doing your inner work before your outer work, protecting your energy like it’s sacred, and taking aligned, powerful action from a place of peace, not pressure.

We’re sharing three simple but life-changing habits that every high-capacity woman practices — and how you’re already doing them, maybe more than you think. 💛

In this episode, you’ll hear: ✨ What it really means to be a high-capacity woman (it’s not about hustle) ✨ The importance of inner work before outer work — and how five quiet minutes a day can change everything ✨ How to protect your energy from leaks like overthinking, people-pleasing, and social media scrolls ✨ Why aligned, intentional action feels so much lighter and more powerful ✨ How to create a life that feels like overflow — not overwork

We also talk about embracing your season (whatever season you’re in!), following your desires, and the quiet power of women who do their inner work and show up from love instead of striving.

So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and get ready to feel inspired, seen, and reminded that you are already more capable and powerful than you realize.

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This week’s episode is a wake-up call for every woman who’s ever felt that tug — that restlessness that whispers, “There’s more for you.”

You’ve done the work. You’ve walked through healing, growth, and transformation. You’ve read the books, listened to the podcasts, and prayed the prayers. And now? It’s time to give it away.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing from my heart about what it means to move from transformation to multiplication — from healing to helping, from consuming to creating, from waiting to walking.

Because you weren’t created to be a reservoir. You were created to be a river. 💧

You’ll hear me talk about: ✨ The difference between searching and stewarding your calling ✨ How your transformation becomes someone else’s survival guide ✨ Why you’ll never think your way into courage — you have to act your way there ✨ The truth about confidence (it’s not what you think!) ✨ What it looks like to partner with God in your purpose ✨ How to step into the calling that’s already waiting for your yes

And friend, if you’ve been waiting for a sign, this is it. The world doesn’t need more noise — it needs your voice, your story, your heart.

This is your kairos moment — a divine invitation to rise, lead, and pour out from the overflow of all God has done in you.

Mentioned in this Episode: 💫 Next Level Life Summit – November 11 — a live virtual event where we’ll activate your calling, clarify your purpose, and help you turn your transformation into lasting impact.

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If this episode stirs something in you — that little voice that says, this is for me — say yes. Don’t wait for permission. Your next level life is waiting. 💛

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This week’s episode is all about one of the most surprising (and healing) truths I’ve ever learned: you transform your own life by focusing on others.

It sounds simple, but it’s deeply powerful — because so much of our anxiety, overthinking, and exhaustion comes from being overly focused on ourselves. When we turn our attention outward — to loving, serving, and honoring others — something shifts inside of us. Our peace returns. Our joy multiplies. And we start to live in alignment with how God actually designed us to live.

In this episode, Emmy and I dive into: Why self-focus often breeds anxiety and disconnection How loving and serving others creates healing in your own heart and mind The difference between healthy service and codependency What it means to “outdo one another in showing honor” (Romans 12:10) — and how to make it a daily practice 💌 How focusing on others brings us back to what truly matters: people, presence, and purpose

We also talk about my favorite old teaching — the doctrine of vocation — and how every role we hold (mother, friend, co-worker, neighbor) is an invitation to serve the people right in front of us with love and excellence.

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, inwardly focused, or just ready to reconnect with your purpose, this episode will remind you that you don’t have to wait until you “fix yourself” to live a meaningful life. You just have to start giving what you already have.

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As I’m recording this, we are just ten days away from Emme’s wedding (cue all the happy tears and chaos 😅). And let’s just say… my nervous system has had a lot of practice lately staying grounded and peaceful! Between my acid peel (what was I thinking?), a full closet overhaul, rewriting our business guidebook, and even starting English horseback riding lessons — it’s been a wild couple of weeks.

But here’s what I’ve noticed: many of these things have actually been helping me regulate. They’re creative, grounding, and keep me present — and that’s what we’re talking about today: how to calm your nervous system and come back to peace, no matter what’s happening around you.

In this episode, we’ll chat about: ✨ The difference between your parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems — and why it matters ✨ How your body doesn’t know the difference between being chased by a bear and getting a snarky comment from your teenager ✨ Why it’s not about never getting stressed, but learning how to come back to calm ✨ My three favorite ways to bring yourself back to peace when life feels like a lot

Here’s the thing: your nervous system needs to know you’re safe — that all is well. And when you can create that internal sense of safety, even when things feel busy or uncertain, everything changes.

So take a deep breath, dear ones. You are safe, you are loved, and all is well. 💛

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