At times, life can feel overwhelming. No surprise there, right?! Thank goodness there is hope! By taking a step back and focusing on what's most important, you can become more peaceful, profitable, and productive in both your personal life and in your business! In today's episode, Sarah Darby helps us dive into the different seasons of our lives and how we can better recognize and own the season we are in.   More show notes: Here  

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365 days has passed since I hit publish on my website for the first time. I told the world I was staking my piece of the internet and that I was here to stay. I had no clue where I was going and what this first year would hold in this new adventure. But I was here for it and ready to show up no matter!

Join me as I break down what this last year looked like, what I would have done different, and what I have been so freaking proud of accomplishing this year! 

I hope this episode brings you hope of what you can accomplish when you put your mind to something and just take messy action. 

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As moms we have all lost our shiz and sometimes it just comes out of nowhere. One thing happens and we snap or get upset, not really knowing exactly why it happened. Our emotions are connected to all five of our senses and travel through our bodies. But have you ever stopped to think about the effect these emotions on your body, those around you and your business. Today we are talking with Lauren Hyland about the ripple effect of our emotions and why emotional intelligence is so important! This is am episode that is going to give you tools to handle the upcoming family gatherings with more confidence and grace for yourself!   “Lauren’s trendy title is ’The Female Empower(er)’ but what that actually means is she is a life & business coach who focuses on personality assessment, emotional intelligence and purpose to empower female entrepreneurs and business owners. She is married to her college sweetheart Ryan, has 2 crazy toddlers and coaches girls volleyball at her alma mater. Lauren is an enneagram 8, hyper choleric so there won’t be any fluff, like ever.”   More Show Notes Here   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook The Busy Years Podcast Community

Motherhood can often feel like you’re on an island without a lifeline to grab hold of. Moms can feel isolated in their role as mother and begin to wonder if this is all that life will ever be. Dreaming something bigger for herself seems impossible because of all the plates she already has spinning, hoping that one doesn’t fall to the ground and shatter. But there’s good news, my friends. Believe it or not, in this crazy world we find ourselves living in today, there is a community out there just for you that says you are worth it and you can do it!   Today’s episode is all about Deciding to Rise and Follow Your Dreams. I have the immense privilege of speaking with Mandy Arioto, the President and CEO of MOPS International which influences millions of moms through thousands of groups internationally. Mandy is widely known for her unique take on parenting, relationships, spiritual, and cultural issues. She speaks into the lives of millions of women and today, my friend, she is speaking into your life. So grab your coffee, snuggle up and get ready for the encouragement you’ve been needing.   Show Notes Here Register for the Emerge Conference Here

Change was my word of the year. I always pick a word of the year for my birthday. The change that came this last year was NOT the change I thought God and I had planned for this year! But the changes that came were one I didn't realize were shaping me to Emerge into this next year! 

It's my birthday this week! So join me as I reflect on the change that happened for me and find out my new word of the year! 

I also want to invite you to The Emerge Conference hosted by The Busy Years Podcast happening November 9th and 10th! We will look into the past, reflect and grow from it, and then emerge into 2021! We will vision cast our next year and you will leave with a new mindset and strategy for the next year! 

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Can you remember a time when your parents or grandparents used to tell you stories? I have so many memories with my grandma when we would lay in bed at night and she would tell me stories and sing me songs. With the advances in technology sometimes these sweet uninterrupted story times are fading away. Today Joseph Keeler is going to talk with us about how important reading to our kids for their development and how you can help create adventures with our kids through reading! Joseph is the author of the new book that will take you and your kids on an adventure called: Captain Pabbu and the Buried Treasure   Joseph is an attorney and judge in the U.S. Army, though his real loves are writing books, telling stories, watching animals, traveling, and hanging out with his family, especially his 7 grandkids.   He credits his success in school and his career to his mother who read to him and shared her love of books and learning.   He is a natural-born storyteller, who loves to take people on magical adventures.   His first desire for his books is to inspire millions of parents to read aloud to their children to deepen their relationships, improve their child’s ability to read, and have amazing adventures together.   His second desire is to help save the red panda and raise awareness about other endangered species. That’s why the characters in his book are predominantly endangered animals, and 10% of the profits will be donated to the Red Panda Network and other organizations endeavouring to save endangered species.   Connect with Joseph Instagram Order Your Copy of Captain Pabbu and the Buried Treasure Here From Kick-Starter Here Red Panda Books   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook The Busy Years Podcast Community

Finding your perfect wave in business can be hard and sometimes we fail. But sometimes when we work hard enough, we find the perfect one and ride it all the way to victory. There is still time left in 2020 why are you not trying to catch your perfect wave?   In todays episode host Michelle Hagen gives you a dose of the kick in the butt you need to keep moving forward in business! Michelle recalls a business revolution she had while out in the ocean waves. She talks about how sometimes business and life can beat us down but it's our job to stand back up and paddle back out into the ocean. There is a perfect business wave for all of us and God has perfect timing for each one of us, it's what we sometimes learn in the waiting that needed to happen before we could stand up and take our perfect wave. This episode will leave you inspired to finish 2020 on your best wave yet!

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Being a mom is hard. In fact many moms will say it’s harder than they ever dreamed it would be. Motherhood changes you and sometimes we don’t even see it coming. While some thrive in these changes there are some of us who struggle, we feel like our purpose is gone, that we are failing at this motherhood gig we had always wanted, and feel guilty for wanting to be more than just a mom. If you are saying girl this is so me. Pull up a seat because today we are covering topics like, losing our identity, God’s perfect timing, getting honest with ourselves, and that you are the right mom for your kids with the author of the new book More Than A Mom.  

 

Ashley Carbonatto is a domestically underachieving mom-of-three who juggles all the things. She's a gatherer of people, a welcomer to the outsider, a storyteller to the tired, and an entertainer to the downcast. After leaving a successful career in fashion recruiting, she re-discovered her voice and renewed purpose in motherhood, but in her own unconventional way. You need homemade frosting? She's not the one you call. But you need a good story and honest reflection? Ashley's your woman. She lives in a suburb of Seattle, Washington with her husband & three minions, and always has a drink in the fridge for anyone who stops by.

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