Not As Glamorous

Not As Glamorous

By Jordan Elise’EducationSelf-Improvement
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Not As Glamorous episodes

  • Still vs. Stagnant

    Have you ever felt stuck — but couldn’t tell if it was because nothing was moving… or because God was asking you to slow down?

    In this episode we’re unpacking the powerful difference between stillness and stagnation. They may look similar on the outside, but spiritually, they are worlds apart. One drains you. The other restores you.

    We talk about how stagnation often feels like quiet resistance — busy but not growing, moving but not progressing. Stillness, on the other hand, is intentional. It’s a sacred pause where you stop striving, quiet the noise, and reconnect with God, yourself, and the present moment.

    In this conversation, you’ll learn how stillness shows up in real, practical ways through:
    ✨ Meditation that brings awareness and peace
    šŸ™šŸ½ Prayer and devotion that realign your spirit
    šŸŒ¬ļø Breathwork that calms your body and anchors your faith

    This episode is for the woman who feels unmotivated, overwhelmed, or caught in the same loop — and needs reassurance that God’s pause isn’t punishment, it’s protection.

    11 min
  • Becoming Her Requires Pressure

    If you’ve been feeling resistance, pressure, distractions, delays, or opposition lately this episode is your confirmation: it’s not here to stop you, it’s here to stop who you’re becoming!In today’s conversation we’re unpacking why opposition often shows up right when you decide to grow, heal, and walk in alignment. The truth is, the resistance you’re facing isn’t about your present self — it’s about your 2.0 self! The disciplined, focused, healed version of you that’s forming right now.

    We will talk about:

    šŸ”„ Why opposition has an assignment attached to it

    🌱 How your daily habits shape the woman you’re becoming🧠 Why discipline matters more than motivation

    This episode is a reminder that routines and habits become your anchor when life feels chaotic! So remember the work you’re doing now is preparing you for what’s next. The enemy doesn’t fight what isn’t a threat, so if the pressure feels heavy, it’s because your next level is significant!


    ā„ļø The Winter Arc isn’t just a trend — it’s a season of preparation. I share how to build simple habits and routines that keep you grounded, disciplined, and aligned when motivation fades. If you’re navigating resistance or a reset, this blog is for you. šŸ‘‰šŸ½ Read here: https://notasglamorous.podia.com/blog/12f40b09-3077-4e60-8e09-aaf2a6429ec3


    🌸 The Glow & Grow Experience is my 1:1 coaching space for women who are ready to build better habits, strengthen their mindset, and step into their 2.0 self with intention and accountability.šŸ‘‰šŸ½ Learn more: https://notasglamorous.podia.com/offers

    8 min
  • Yup That’s No Longer

    There are moments in life when God makes it clear: that season is done! And even though it’s uncomfortable, confusing, or bittersweet… it’s also freeing.

    In this episode I’m sharing a vulnerable truth — a lot of what once defined my life simply isn’t my reality anymore. The reasons I thought I moved to Atlanta? They’ve completely shifted!

    But here’s the revelation:
    ✨ You can be in the right place for the wrong reasons.
    ✨ You can reach the destination God intended, but still be holding the wrong intention.


    This episode is for the woman who feels like life is changing faster than she can keep up. The woman who’s tempted to run back to what’s familiar. The woman God is gently (or not so gently) pushing out of her comfort zone and into her calling.


    If you’ve been clinging to old habits, old places, old versions of yourself, or old ā€œwhysā€ — this episode will speak to you deeply.

    8 min
  • A Heart of Thanksgiving

    Happy Thanksgiving Family!!! 🦃✨
    Today’s episode is all about slowing down and remembering the beauty of gratitude — not just on a holiday but as a heart posture we carry every day!

    In this special Thanksgiving episode, we’re talking about how gratitude shifts your perspective, softens your heart, and positions you to receive more of what God has for you. Because real gratitude isn’t about pretending everything is perfect… it’s about noticing the blessings that are already here.

    I’m sharing:
    šŸ¤Ž The power of seeing your life through gratitude, not lack
    🌿 Why being thankful in every circumstance transforms your faith
    šŸ’› What’s on my personal gratitude list this year
    ✨ How gratitude becomes a daily lifestyle, not just a moment


    This conversation is your reminder that grateful hearts attract more grace, more peace, and more clarity! And even when life feels chaotic or uncertain, there’s still something to thank God for every single day!!

    13 min
  • Now You Know Better, Do Better

    There comes a moment in your journey when God holds up a mirror and says, ā€œDaughter, you know better..... so walk like it.ā€

    In today’s episode, we’re talking about what it really means to mature in faith. Not just hearing God’s promises… but actually believing them especially when life throws confusion, fear, and unexpected challenges your way.

    So often, we say we trust God until life hits a famine, until something ends, until things stop going our way. And in those moments, we tend to react out of fear instead of faith. But here’s the truth:
    ✨ What looks like a setback may actually be protection.
    ✨ What feels like loss may be redirection.
    ✨ What you’re calling disappointment might be God pushing you into a better position.

    This episode is your wake-up call to step into alignment, walk with confidence, and stop letting fear pull you into decisions that don’t match who you’re becoming. When you know better, it’s time to move differently, think differently, and trust differently.

    12 min
  • Learning to Love the Seasons

    Change isn’t always easy but it’s always necessary. šŸ

    In this episode, we’re slowing down to talk about seasons—not just the weather, but the seasons of life God takes us through. Inspired by the beauty of fall in Georgia, I’m sharing how the changing leaves taught me powerful lessons about transformation, release, and preparation.

    We’ll explore:
    🌿 How change can be beautiful when you stop resisting it.
    šŸ‚ Why letting go is sometimes the most powerful act of growth.
    ā„ļø The importance of resting and preparing during your ā€œwinterā€ seasons.
    ✨ And how every chapter no matter how quiet, messy, or uncertain carries divine purpose.

    9 min
  • Pretty Privilege

    Let’s be real people do treat you differently when you show up looking good, confident, and put together. Society calls it pretty privilege… but what if it’s deeper than that?

    In this episode we’re unpacking the truth behind pretty privilege and shifting the lens from appearance to anointing! Because sometimes what looks like beauty working in your favor is actually God’s favor making room for you.

    We will discuss:

    šŸ’…šŸ½ The power of showing up as your best self — inside and out.

    ✨ How your aura, peace, and presence are reflections of God’s light.

    šŸ™šŸ½ The difference between worldly privilege and divine positioning.

    šŸ‘‘ How to walk in both confidence and favor without losing humility.


    This is your reminder that it’s okay to glow and grow at the same time. You can steward your outer beauty and your inner light. Because when you walk with God, your glow hits different!!

    16 min
  • You Still Saying No New Friends?

    We all remember when Drake said, ā€œNo new friends.ā€ And for a while I agreed — I thought my childhood circle was all I would ever need. But life has a funny way of showing you that growth requires new connections! šŸ’«

    In this episode we’re getting real about friendships in adulthood — how they evolve, why some fade, and how God uses people to shape the woman you’re becoming. From childhood bonds to new sisterhoods, both matter, both are valid, and both serve a purpose.

    We’ll talk about:
    šŸ’­ The seasons of friendship — and knowing when to let go with grace.
    ✨ How your circle shapes your mindset, faith, and future.
    šŸ™šŸ½ Why adult friendships are a blessing when they’re rooted in God’s purpose.
    🌿 How to attract and become the kind of friend who builds, not drains.

    Because the truth is — ā€œno new friendsā€ sounds cute until you realize God’s trying to send you your next assignment, encourager, or destiny connection through someone new.

    šŸŽ§ Tune in for a heart-to-heart reminder that friendships in this season of your life deserve to be intentional, spirit-led, and full of growth.

    12 min
  • Motion Detected šŸš¶šŸ¾ā€ā™€ļøā€āž”ļø

    Sometimes it’s not that the door is locked — it’s just motion-detected. šŸš¶šŸ½ā€ā™€ļøāœØ

    In this episode, we’re talking about faith in motion. Too often we sit waiting on God to move, but the truth is, He’s already placed what we’re praying for right in our hands — it just requires us to move. From the story of the ten lepers who were healed as they went, to the automatic doors that don’t open until you take a step, this episode is your reminder that faith without action is dead.

    I’m sharing a word God dropped in my spirit about how obedience, movement, and trust unlock blessings that standing still never will. Whether you’ve been hesitant, fearful, or just waiting for a ā€œsignā€ — this is it.

    šŸŽ§ Tune in as we walk through scripture, real-life moments, and a powerful affirmation that will push you to move in faith and watch God make a way.

    šŸ’« Affirmation: ā€œI am walking in faith, and as I move, God places every need into my hands.ā€

    9 min
  • Stop Pausing Your Joy šŸŽ‰

    Are you waiting for the ā€œperfect timeā€ to enjoy life? Newsflash: it’s never coming—and tomorrow isn’t promised. In this episode, I share why joy isn’t a reward for when life is perfect—it’s a choice you make right now.

    From personal stories to practical reflections, we talk about creating memories, embracing small moments of happiness, and leaning into God’s abundant life today (yes, even if your ducks aren’t in a row!).

    ✨ If you’ve been holding your joy hostage, this episode is your reminder: the time to live fully and joyfully is now.

    10 min

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Welcome to the Not As Glamorous podcast, where the journey to becoming the best version of yourself unfolds with a touch of glamour, grace, and growth. 🩷 Together we will explore the struggles many…