Midlife Made Simple: Purpose and Peace for Faith-Filled Women

In this episode, I spoke with  Chad Nedland to discuss his emotional journey toward success. He discussed his philosophy of reading books, turning pages, and planning his coast-to-coast journey through life with that philosophy, which brought him into a life of service. In this modest and heartfelt conversation, he told tales about how our seemingly insignificant actions will profoundly influence the world and other people's lives.

Here is what you can expect from this episode:

Chad shares his philosophy on reading books and turning the page and how to plan out your life journey with that philosophy.

We talk about his coast-to-coast journey and how it lead him into a life of service.

We talk about how our tiny steps and our small actions will radically transform the world.

The ripple effect is caused by how you can impact someone’s life by how you respond to the world.

Chad’s 1 to 1,0000,000 challenge and what you can do today to impact the world.

About Chad Nedland:

Chad is a devoted and loving husband and daddy. With three decades of experience in business, it has become his passion to show people what is possible when they go "all in" on themselves. Don't second guess him; he'll tell it to you straight, straight from his heart. 

Connect with Chad Nedland:

The Book On Being Better 2.0 - https://nedlandenterprises.gumroad.com/l/freegift/Shelli_Niehaus

FB Messenger: https://www.messenger.com/t/100041816473552

Connect with Shelly Niehaus:

OVERCOME OVERWHELM AND TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE

Website: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/educated.empowered.inspired

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shellyniehauscoaching

Resources:

• Rooted Gathering Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer
• Rooted Collective Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/newsletter

A lot of business owners can connect to this episode. Author and businesswoman Carrie Severson run a printing house. She joins us for this exciting episode to discuss her entrepreneurial journey in founding her publishing company. Enjoy a delightful discussion with us and pick up some advice on how to keep moving when your efforts need more traction. You'll also learn how to rethink your definition of success here, which is another invaluable lesson.

Here is what you can expect from this episode:

• Carrie shares her entrepreneurial journey to starting her publishing house.
• Carrie’s tips on keeping going when you are not getting traction with all your efforts.
• How to redefine your version of success. Why is it usually tied to money and title?
• Carrie’s book Unapologetically Enough, Reshaping Success and Reshaping Self Love for your personal and professional journey

About Carrie Severson:

Carrie Severson is the author of Unapologetically Enough and the CEO of a book publishing business she started after years of rejection by literary agents. She has been in the storytelling industry for nearly twenty-five years. She started the Unapologetic Voice House in 2019 after spending years pitching literary agents in the hopes of being published traditionally. All her rejection letters from literary agents came down to the same thing. They all loved the work.  They all compared the work to well-known authors. But because she didn’t have a big enough platform, agents always passed on her. Carrie used that pivot in life and launched a company that could help women just like her―unapologetic in their stories without a massive following. She’s married to her best friend and on her next soul quest to become the next version of herself.

Connect with Carrie Severson:

Website: https://unapologeticallyenough.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrieseverson/

Connect with Shelly Niehaus:

Get Your Tips to Overcome Overwhelm and Take Back Your Life

Website: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellyniehausphotography/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/

Resources:

• Rooted Gathering Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer
• Rooted Collective Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/newsletter

In this episode, Amy Studer will encourage you to take that leap. There’s nothing wrong with sharing your brand, images, and ideas on social media when you are over 40. Amy owns Boise Boutique Social, which helps women over 40 with social media. In her career as a social media manager, Amy talks about how rewarding it is to serve other women and see them shine and see that glow when they can navigate social media and utilize it for their success. 

About Amy:

Amy Studer is a social media manager and Instagram trainer for women over 40. Five years ago, when she started in the social media industry, she noticed women her age were downright reluctant to put themselves and their businesses online. NEWS FLASH 📸: You shouldn’t dread using social media (even if you are over 40, 50, 60, and beyond!) Are you hesitating to show up on social media? She has heard all the reasons why women over 40 may be reluctant. But guess what? More and more women “of an interesting age” are doing it, and she encourages you to do it too. Join her on this journey!

Connect with Amy Studer:

Website: https://amystuder.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boiseboutiquesocial/

Connect with Shelly Niehaus:

OVERCOME OVERWHELM AND TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE

Website: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellyniehausphotography/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/

Resources:

• Rooted Gathering Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer
• Rooted Collective Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/newsletter

In this episode, we will learn how Adam Karofsky wrote his story, from being on track to becoming a professor and pivoting to entrepreneurship. Adam's journey was dynamic; when he was a kid, he dreamt of being a professor and wanted to be immersed in anthropology. Still, in the end, he's now running a business that helps people craft their stories, "… that was my goal until things got shifted around, and like we all have to do, you pivot, and you shift into something different. And now I'm here writing for myself, writing for others, and helping people tell their stories."

In one of our conversations, Adam discussed writing and how getting out those first words or sentences is one of the most complex parts of the writing process. Starting anything is difficult, but he believes that once you get going, the momentum will take over from there. Trusting this process will lead to better opportunities and a more emotional narrative. 

Here is what you can expect from this episode:

• It is essential to share your stories.
• Adam’s tips on how to start telling your stories and do it authentically.
• Tips to get started with the writing process. The first draft will always be the hardest.
• Adam shares how we have the power to tell our stories in a way that is authentic to us.
• How to take advantage of the technology we have with us today.
• Sharing your writing with someone else to see what it feels like for others to read your thoughts.
• Tips for the editing process.

About Adam Karofsky:

Adam S. Karofsky is the A.S.K. behind ASK Writes, a writing and editing business where he helps people tell their stories. For Adam, writing is a tool to string together stories, share information, and connect people. Adam built his business around two things: lifestyle and love. By creating a business based on his love for writing and storytelling, Adam has been able to help loads of people dive into their passions and stories. He has also built his business while embarking on several multi-month trips worldwide. Adam is going to talk about his business and the story of how he got to where he is today.

OVERCOME OVERWHELM AND TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE

Connect with Adam Karofsky:

Website: https://www.askwrites.com  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-s-karofsky-4abb51222/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamkarof/

Connect with Shelly Niehaus:

Website: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellyniehausphotography/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/

Resources:

• Rooted Gathering Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer
• Rooted Collective Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/newsletter

In this episode, I talked to Elaine Turso, someone you need in your life! When you want to get your business in order, she's your girl! Elaine was like many of us . . . trying to find a straightforward resolution in a messy world. She discovered that she was doing it all wrong, so she created an agency that is all around helping people get out of their way and get things done. Today, she helps create a foundation with systems and automation to help entrepreneurs stop babysitting their businesses and spend more time with their friends and family.

In one of our conversations, Elaine discussed her goal of making a difference. She promises to make an impact on one person a day. And this goal has been her motivation and driving force to get up from bed and make something good for others. 

Here is what to expect from this episode:

• Systems and how you can use them to scale your business
• Staying in your zone of genius and delegating the rest
• Elaine’s 30-day rule for outsourcing
• What kind of systems should you put in place to manage your time and your clients
• Tips on how to repurpose your content for systems to add value to people’s lives
• Information on how to get over the hurdle of setting up your CRM

About  Elaine Turso:

Elaine is a Systems Integration Consultant who specializes in systems, launching, and marketing. With her “Get Out of Your Own Damn Way and Get Shit Done” approach, Elaine puts her clients on the "accelerated path" to revamping their businesses and implementing new ideas. Her services help you launch your idea quickly and scale beyond six figures. Elaine has developed, designed, and launched programs for some of the most amazing entrepreneurs who were feeling stuck and unsure how to get their idea out of their head and into action. 

She has worked with clients across industries, including Interior Design, House Cleaners, Photographers, Life Coaches, Mindset Coaches, Preschools, Caregiving, Astrologers, Authors, Graphic Designers, and Web Developers. Elaine is a retired photographer, and mother to two grown children, and when she’s not helping clients, networking, or being interviewed on a podcast, you can find her driving to her favorite coffee stand for a spiced chai latte and watching reruns of Friends.

Connect with Elaine Turso:

Website: https://www.elaineturso.com/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elainethebrainturso

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elaineturso/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaineturso/

Connect with Shelly Niehaus:

OVERCOME OVERWHELM AND TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE

Website: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellyniehausphotography/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/

Resources:

• Rooted Gathering Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer
• Rooted Collective Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/newsletter

”When individuals consider beauty and confidence, they frequently consider outward, or looking, confidence. And I can assure you that confidence is more than just stylish hair and makeup. By moving beyond our comfort zone, we develop our confidence.”

In this episode, Kelly talks about the power of confidence and how it is crucial to everyone’s self-development. As a cosmetologist, she offered her definition of what true confidence is. Aside from that, we go to the root and where everyone should start to build that inner confidence – self-care! She said that the basic foundation of confidence is self-care, and it could be as easy as getting up and eating breakfast every day or doing a workout. We discuss identifying what you must do to make that happen. The lesson Kelly gave is to learn how to show up and be aware of how you convey an authentic message to your people.

About Kelly Buckley 

Kelly has been in the beauty industry for over 30 years as a salon owner/cosmetologist, educator for an international color company, and now an Independent Sales Director with Mary Kay cosmetics. She is the creator and host of the Beautifully Confident podcast on a mission to reach women globally who would love to identify areas where they would like to grow their confidence and feel more beautiful inside and out. 

This year she will be kicking off a 4-week program called Turning Point, where she will be helping women make the change they need in their life and their business to reach their goals this year!

Connect Kelly Buckley:

Website: https://beautifullyconfidentpodcast.com/

Personal FB: https://www.facebook.com/kelly.buckley.94  

Professional FB: https://www.facebook.com/Kellybuckleymk/

Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/kelly-buckley-975320252    

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellybuckleymk/   

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kellybuckley605   

Podcast Links: 

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beautifully-confident/id1647903762  

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08Uaa54cP518RxACA4LEiS?si=748be3e4922b4639  

IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-beautifully-confident-106492512/  

Amazon: https://a.co/d/2EG1fFy

Connect with Shelly Niehaus:

OVERCOME OVERWHELM AND TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE

Website: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellyniehausphotography/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/

Resources:

• Rooted Gathering Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer
• Rooted Collective Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/newsletter

Caitlin has some great advice for the entrepreneur who may need more time to venture into the world of Instagram! She believes everyone can showcase their brand without becoming an influencer or doing something out of their comfort zone. It all comes down to concentrating on your desired self-image and expressing it in ways that seem authentic to YOU. In this episode, Caitlin offers her predictions for Instagram trends for the upcoming year. Also, we talk about REELS, hashtag tactics, and the top platform on which one should focus their attention.

About Caitlin Durning:

Caitlin is obsessed with all things Instagram.  Connecting with people (aka—potential clients) worldwide get her going, and ever since realizing that massive potential, she knew she had to help others see the same. 

She spends her days hopping between client meetings, creating content, dreaming up strategies, recording episodes for her podcast, The End in Mind, and training her students on Instagram lead generation. Otherwise, you can catch her hanging out with her guy and their puppy Bailey or reading up on the latest news from the stars because, even though she knows what’s coming next is going to be beyond great, she likes a good teaser of what to expect from her favorite horoscopes.

Episode 3: Caitlin Durning

Connect with Caitlin Durning:

Website: https://www.merakimediamanagement.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meraki_media_management/

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@meraki_media_management

Connect with Shelly Niehaus:

OVERCOME OVERWHELM AND TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE

Website: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellyniehausphotography/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/

Resources:

• Rooted Gathering Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer
• Rooted Collective Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/newsletter

Dorris has accomplished a remarkable journey from direct salesperson to entrepreneur, now managing her fashion content business. In our conversation, she shared an empowering message - the importance of being confident. According to Dorris, taking that step outside your comfort zone will lead you on an incredible path filled with risk and reward!

Here is what to expect from the episode:

• Lessons on how not to stay in the “how”
• Layering power and confidence and “owning the room”
• Learning to own who you are by knowing who you are
• Dorris shares tips on how to step into your own FABULOUS version of yourself.

About Dorris Burch

The FABULOUS Dorris Burch is the founder of The Fab Factor, a lifestyle and empowerment brand for women globally to Don’t Be Invisible and Be Fabulous. She is an author of The Little Black Book of Being Fabulous, an accomplished speaker, transformational coach, publisher, and show host of the Unapologetically Extra Show. In addition, she is a fashion influencer, and style vlogger, and she runs the lifestyle and fashion website Find Your Fab Factor as Creative Director a platform for style inspiration. Because… What You Wear Affects The Way You Show Up In Your Life. 

More importantly, she continues to showcase why women need to step into being “unapologetically visible,” adding, “She’s confident in her own skin” The FABULOUS Dorris Burch utilizes her unique styling aesthetics as a fashion statement to empower others to be daring and confident in pursuing their soul aligned God-given destiny.

Episode 2: Dorris Burch

Connect with The Fabulous Dorris Burch:

Website @ https://findyourfabfactor.com/  

IG @ https://www.instagram.com/iamthefabulousdorrisburch/  

YouTube @ https://www.youtube.com/@iamthefabulousdorrisburch

Connect with Shelly Niehaus:

OVERCOME OVERWHELM AND TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE

Website: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellyniehausphotography/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/

Resources:

• Rooted Gathering Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer
• Rooted Collective Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/newsletter

He’s back and ready to share more leadership tips to help you get unstuck!

“Working on ourselves is one tip that I can tell to everyone because it's a huge investment when you're able to show up better and with much more clarity about who you are and what your strengths are, and everything that you can bring to the world, then that's that clarity is going to come across in a lot of confidence and in the products that you sell.”

Matthew is a leadership resilience educator and coach and was my first interviewee on the program. In this episode, we touched on some essential things, such as comprehending and resolving tensions. Also, in this episode, I love how he brought up bringing light into those dark places, and taking that time off to do that self-examination helped him have clarity and be in touch with his calling.

Here’s what to expect from the episode:

• A conversation on how to let go of the good and step into the great
• What it looks like to be a beginner again and how to do the hard work of pivoting
• What it looks like to convey leadership in our everyday lives
• Leadership is influencing others and assessing how we are building our strengths
• The importance of a vision and a timeline in entrepreneurship
• Learning how to assess what makes you come alive

About Mathew Bracket 

Mathew is a leadership resilience educator and coach.  He partners with leaders to assess, adapt, and accelerate life transformation by understanding and reconciling tensions.  His clients walk away with reframed clarity and balance, along with a personally crafted development plan. Born the 10th of 13 children in a small town in New England, Matthew left home at 18 on a mission to serve others through formal religious ministry. 

This led him to Italy, Ireland, England, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico, along with a few years of active duty as a Special Staff Officer and Chaplain in the US Navy, where he served Sailors and Marines. He transitioned from 30 years of formal ministry to life and leadership coaching and education to continue to do human development and GROWTH in varying professional sectors.

Episode 01: Matthew Brackett - Leadership In Life And Business 

Connect with Matthew Bracket:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-brackett/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matthew_brackett_alliance/  

Web: https://brackettalliance.com

Connect with Shelly Niehaus:

OVERCOME OVERWHELM AND TAKE BACK YOUR LIFE

Website: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellyniehausphotography/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/

Resources:

• Rooted Gathering Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer
• Rooted Collective Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/newsletter

Here is what you can expect from this episode:

• Carrie shares her journey about owning a non-profit and the burnout that ensued from working so much
• We talk about fear and how fear can motivate us. She shares a story in her personal life of when fear took over and her drastic measures.
• A conversation about finding oneself and learning that you are enough

About Carrie Severson:

Carrie Severson is the author of Unapologetically Enough and the CEO of a book publishing business she started after years of rejection by literary agents. She has been in the storytelling industry for nearly twenty-five years. She started the Unapologetic Voice House in 2019 after spending years pitching literary agents in the hopes of being published traditionally. All her rejection letters from literary agents came down to the same thing. They all loved the work. 

They all compared the work to well-known authors. But because she didn’t have a big enough platform, agents always passed on her. Carrie used that pivot in life and launched a company that could help women just like her―unapologetic in their stories without a massive following. She’s married to her best friend and on her next soul quest to become the next version of herself.

Connect with Carrie Severson:

Website: https://unapologeticallyenough.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrieseverson/

Connect with Shelly Niehaus:

Get Your Tips to Overcome Overwhelm and Take Back Your Life

Website: https://coaching.shellyniehaus.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellyniehausphotography/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellyniehaus/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-niehaus-7680652/

Resources:

• Rooted Gathering Prayer Call - https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/prayer
• Rooted Collective Newsletter: https://midlifemadesimplepodcast.com/newsletter