Courtney DeFeo is known for being a factory of ideas for families & leaders. As a former marketing professional for Chick-fil-A, Courtney has a history of creating memorable programs & products. She is the host of the "Pardon the Mess" Podcast and is the author of "In This House, We Will Giggle" and "Treasured". Courtney loves encouraging moms wherever possible and serving on the boards of "Lighthouse Family Retreat" and "For Girls Like You". Her most honorable mention is her husband Ron and their two wildly fun girls (Ella, 16 and Larson, 13). They reside in the DFW area and love to consume table-side guacamole. 

In this outstanding episode, host Mindi Linscombe and Courtney discuss: 

• Courtney’s decision to leave Chick-fil-A marketing and being a stay-at-home mom who did consulting. 
• How there is no exact formula for working moms. It’s personal and it’s seasonal when you make changes in your career. 
• How Courtney and her husband view seasons of their careers as high functioning people. 
• The importance of discerning when it is time to pull back. 
• What Courtney has done to be intentional with her daughters. 
• The resources she has created for others to do the same. 
• How Courtney was there the day Truett Kathy announced that the Chick-fil-A team will say “My Pleasure”. 
• How Courtney tapped into her creative side to create products, resources, and a blog while being a mother.
• Courtney's "ABC Scripture Cards" and how they were featured on "The View". 
• Parenting in a way that is scriptural. The importance of connecting the gap between the head and the heart. 
• Courtney's mistake of putting too many expectations on her best friend.
• Why Courtney widened her circle and sought out counseling to fix that. 
• You cannot be amazing at everything! The things that Mindi let go of as a mom. Things she does not do for her kids. : )
• How you can show up for friends who have a lot on their plate. 
• Asking your kids what is important to them and having good expectations together. 
• Why Courtney’s daughter doesn’t want her at her soccer games. : ) 
• How Mindi and Courtney encourage each other while serving on the board of Lighthouse Family Retreats. 
• Mindi and Courtney’s wild plan for writing their next book on a plane.
• How you can enter to win one of Courtney's books!  

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Connect with Courtney Defeo:
📸Instagram: @courtneydefeo
🌐Website: https://courtneydefeo.com/
📸Instagram: @pardonthemesspodcast
Podcast: https://courtneydefeo.com/pardon-the-mess/

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