Amanda Shaw, owner and founder of the Bark Day Planner, shares her journey from scientific research to pet event planning. She started doing dog birthday parties as a hobby and it took off. Amanda talks about the burnout she experienced in academia and how she followed her passion for pet parties. She also discusses the challenges of balancing multiple businesses and caring for her sick mother. Amanda shares her experience of being featured on Good Morning America and the impact it had on her business.      1:40 Introduction and Background 16:00 Taking the leap to go all in on your own business 24:40 Balancing Personal & Work Life 29:10The Impact of Being Featured on Good Morning America   Connect with Michelle in Instagram Learn More About Living in Joy Orlando Retreat

Michelle and Stephanie discuss the importance of embracing transitions and taking pauses in life. They emphasize the value of being present in the journey and allowing oneself to feel and learn from difficult experiences. Stephanie shares her personal journey of stepping back from her business to prioritize time with her children, and how it led to a deeper understanding of her values and a redefinition of success. They also discuss the pressure to achieve financial success and the shift towards prioritizing freedom and presence. In this conversation, Michelle and Stephanie discuss the concept of success and how it is not solely defined by money. They explore the importance of time freedom and finding fulfillment in the present moment. They also touch on the idea of manifesting and the need to trust the timing of our desires. The conversation concludes with a discussion about writing books and the importance of embracing the journey rather than rushing to achieve success.

01:45 Embracing Transitions and Taking Pauses in Life 13:00 Redefining Success Based on Personal Values 22:00 Finding Clarity and Direction through Intuition and Spiritual Guidance 35:14 Embracing the Present Moment 41:18 The Journey: Learning from Obstacles   Connect with Michelle in Instagram Learn More About Living in Joy Orlando Retreat

 Michelle and her best friend discuss their 30-year friendship, the unique community they grew up in that is called The Village, and their experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety. They share their different approaches to managing their mental health, including therapy, medication, exercise, and hypnotherapy. They also touch on the challenges of parenting and finding a sense of identity and purpose in their 30s. The conversation then transitions to the topic of retreats and the upcoming retreat that Michelle is hosting, focusing on finding joy and inner magic. The conversation ends with a discussion about the impact of retreats and the connections formed during these experiences.

00:00Introduction and 30 Years of Friendship 04:14The Unique Community They Grew Up In 09:05The Impact of Long-lasting Friendships 12:02Navigating Life in Your 30s 16:26Managing Postpartum Depression and Anxiety 28:12Parenthood and the Impact on Mental Health 30:29Discovering Identity and Purpose in Your 30s 30:58Navigating Mental Health 40:11Finding Joy and Inner Magic 44:34The Impact of Retreats   Connect with Michelle in Instagram Learn More About Living in Joy Orlando Retreat

 

In this conversation, Michelle interviews Bridget about her journey as a boutique owner and influencer marketer. Bridget shares her experience transitioning from storefronts to an online-only business, the challenges of managing employees, and the importance of prioritizing what you love in your business. They discuss the Wild West of influencer marketing and the strategic use of influencers as a marketing tool. Bridget emphasizes the need to build relationships with influencers and pay them for their work. They also touch on the importance of pivoting in business and getting out of your own way to find success.

00:00Transitioning from Storefronts to Online 08:16Prioritizing What You Love in Your Business 25:34Challenges and Considerations in Influencer Marketing 36:11Getting Out of Your Own Way and Embracing Change   Connect with Michelle in Instagram Learn More About Living in Joy Orlando Retreat

After a two-year hiatus, Michelle returns to the Living Your Calling podcast and is interviewed by Stephanie Bagley. Michelle shares her journey of burnout, loss, and rediscovering her purpose. She discusses the importance of aligning with God's calling and not getting caught up in the world's definition of success.

The conversation also explores the negative effects of hustle culture and the need for rest and balance. Michelle emphasizes the power of joy and gratitude in finding fulfillment and shares how focusing on joy transformed her life.

The interview concludes with a discussion on the importance of finding joy in difficult circumstances. Michelle shares her journey of finding joy and purpose in the midst of burnout and uncertainty. She emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God and allowing Him to guide her path. Michelle discusses the need to prioritize self-care and aligning with what truly brings joy and fulfillment.

She announces upcoming retreats and plans to focus on helping women rediscover their inner joy and live in alignment with their true desires. The podcast will continue to highlight stories of personal growth and the ups and downs of the journey. Michelle encourages listeners to put their hope in God and embrace the process of growth and change.

00:00 Introduction and Background 08:03 Embracing Rest and Balance 26:49 Finding Unshakable Joy and Purpose 33:06 Embracing the Journey of Growth and Change 39:31 Prioritizing Self-Care and Alignment 47:39 Putting Hope in God's Plan

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We are coming back!! I can't wait to share some amazing episodes with you!

Welcome to the Living Your Calling podcast. I’m your host and new bestie Michelle Hagen! We are back with season three and I couldn't be more excited! Whether you are a mom, a business owner, a daughter, a friend, or someone just looking for some personal development and fun. Thanks much for spending part of your day with me and taking the to invest in yourself and my hope in our time together is that you are inspired to further step into your calling, you feel seen, and we share a few laughs, have some fun and you enjoy hearing the journeys and stories of each weeks guest. Who are people I know, trust or inspire me and the conversations will be real, raw, fun, and topics I know we all care about.

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While Santa Claus, gingerbread houses, elf on the shelf, and holiday movies sure are fun, today I want to talk about the most important part of the holiday season, the true meaning of Christmas, our Savior, Jesus Christ. 

On today's special Christmas Party episode, my girl, Stephanie Bagley, and I talk family traditions, the biblical TV series, The Chosen, and what we do to bring more of Christ into our Christmas season.

We hope you feel the love of Jesus Christ this holiday season and always remember the true meaning of Christmas. 

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Are you a gingerbread fan? Do your spritz cookies have icing or just sprinkles on them? Did you get all your holiday recipes from your grandma, too? Join my friend, Laura, and I as we chat about the best, most nostalgic, and yummiest holiday foods in today's episode!   Join the Living Your Calling podcast Patreon membership HERE! Sign up for the Living Your Calling podcast masterclass HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

My only three-peat guest so far on the show, the queen of celebrations, and my good friend, Allison Carter, joins me today to chat all about the good, the bad, and the downright "unhinged," as Allison says, of holiday movies. 

Come take a listen as you decorate those sugar cookies or wrap those presents and find out which movies we think are worth adding to your watchlist!

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This holiday season the Living Your Calling Podcast is having a Christmas Party and you're invited! Each episode will feature someone you would meet if you came to a Christmas party I was hosting. So grab your hot chocolate, coffee, or wine, and listen in to put yourself in the holiday spirit this season!

Today you get to meet my two sons, Turner and Thatcher, as we talk about our family's holiday traditions to kick off the holiday season! We have a very special family-made holiday called Polar Express Day and a special meaning behind everything hung on our tree!

Listen in and hear the sweet innocence of Christmas magic.

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