This is the second part of the two part episode about Dana Day, Owner of Dana Build and Design. In the first episode, Dana shared about her passion for working as a builder, what she enjoys, how it’s challenging and explains the series she was selected to appear in for HGTV.

This episode moves on to her purpose about destigmatizing talk about suicide. Dana lost her younger sister, Leslie, to suicide and it shook Dana to her core. During this conversation, she shares more about the feelings she dealt with, how she processed those and how posting on social media ended up saving three people from taking their own lives.

This is just the beginning for Dana as she is looking to fight the silence of those struggling with suicidal thoughts and let them know there is hope. She is looking to use this unimaginable tragedy for good. 

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicide, help is available. Call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or online 988lifeline.org. It is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This resource is also available for those who are trying to support them. The website is an excellent resource that shares warning signs, ways to help, do’s and don’ts and more.

Dana Day is the Owner of Dana Build and Design in Tulsa. She’s an incredible person who is very passionate about what she does and that is evidenced throughout her 20 plus year career including being selected to appear in a series on HGTV, winning numerous accolades and more. I want to preface this episode by letting you know that this will be a two-part episode. During this visit, she’ll share insight into what led up to her changing careers and jumping into this industry; what she enjoys about it (hint: it has to do with the challenges), and the stigma of being a female in a male dominated business. However, she has also a purpose that is also very important to her and is looking to share it with others. It involves her sister, Leslie, committing suicide. She will share a little about this at the end of the podcast and then will go into more depth in part two of this interview. Stick around to get to know Dana, her talent for working with clients to create custom projects that are on budget and on time. And then learn more of the back story about her sister and the event that shook Dana to her core. I was so honored that she shared this as I know it’s going to be helpful for others to hear her words.

March is National Developmental Disabilities Month and to raise awareness of this, we are visiting with Jeanette O’Hara, Founder and Director of Will’s House. Jeanette and her husband, Brad, have partnered to create a support system for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities who need support, encouragement and/or a break from the demands of parenting a child/children with developmental disabilities.

During this visit, she shares about how Will’s House was conceived, who it’s for and how to get involved.

You can find Will's House online: 

Willshousetulsa.org

Facebook: Will's House Tulsa

Scottie Rae Lawrence is the Owner of Magnolia Soap in Tulsa and is a self-described serial entrepreneur. It was early-on in her life that she made a significant change in pivoting herself from the formal degree and training she received as a chiropractor into entrepreneurship. During this visit, you’ll hear more about how embracing change aligns with her personality, and how it’s never too late to pursue a career and a life that sets your soul on fire. Her path hasn’t always been easy, but Scottie will admit that it takes tenacity and perseverance to embrace the hard good. Doing so has resulted in learning valuable lessons along the way. She’ll even provide insight into a business that she jumped into thinking it was going to take off and when it didn’t, a lesson she learned from it. She also shares more about how she’s investing in herself and the generous give-back program through Magnolia Soap.

Jill Stitt is Co-Owner of Colonial Title with her husband, Keith, and up until a few months ago, she was a silent partner. During this visit you’ll hear how a series of events set her on an uncharted and unplanned path of jumping into her new role of Business Development for Colonial Title. Spoiler alert: those events include becoming an empty-nester and praying for a new testimony. You’re also going to hear about how she’s using her gifts of hospitality & customer service to create positive and memorable experiences for their clients and employees. You’ll learn more about how her efforts are redefining the company culture and increasing profits. I can’t wait for you to hear from Jill about her faith, pursuing her purpose, and how she’s sharing a little sparkle along the way!

Check out Colonial Title in Tulsa, OK online:
Colonialtitleinc.net

And on Instagram:

Colonial Title

Early in her career, Dawn Starr thought she had the perfect job until one day her daughter’s daycare called and told her that her daughter was sick and needed to be picked up. Dawn felt helpless because she wasn’t able to leave work, and neither was her husband, or any of the others she called. Although she enjoyed that job, she remembers praying that day for an alternative that allowed more flexibility so she could spend time with her daughter.

At the time, she was selling Mary Kay cosmetics as a side-hustle because she was a big fan of the products. Fast-forward to today when she is a multi-million dollar sales consultant for Mary Kay and leads a team of women who want to grow their own businesses.

During our visit she’ll share more about stepping out of her comfort zone as an introvert and her success in sales, how many pink Cadillacs she has earned and who she ultimately credits her success.

February is a good time to celebrate our love for healthy relationships. Fostering a healthy relationship can be challenging with life demands, but it’s important to take time to prioritize it. And one local Mom is making it easier through a couples journal that she created. Casie Brim is the author of Your Turn: A Journal to Create with Your Beloved. In addition to being an author, Casie is also a Trauma Nurse. It was through her own relationship, that she discovered the importance of creating meaningful dialogue in a journal format. Her couple’s journal is full of prompts that are sure to inspire deeper connections between couples.  Whether you are dating and want to explore meaningful connections or are married and want an activity to express your love, this journal is an excellent resource.  

You can find the journal on Amazon: https://a.co/d/1LOc4tt

Brittanie McCoy doesn't do anything half-way. Since being called to start a ministry, she has jumped in with both feet and put her heart into creating a space (& soon to be place/physical location) for others to know God. She is gifted in her hospitality and attention to detail, truly creating one-of-a-kind experiences that are incredibly special and memorable. 

During this visit she shares about why she felt led to start her ministry, her journey in growing it, how she dealt with people who don't understand her "why" and what she has coming up in 2025!

You can find Brittanie online:

bmccoyministries.com

Instagram: Kingdom.Change.Agent

For many, a New Year signifies a fresh start, a clean slate. Some even make New Year’s Resolutions or set goals. If you are looking for inspiration to become the best version of yourself, take a look at Kristy Eller DeBoer, Founder of KEDStyled. She will tell you that it’s not easy and often, requires work, but she will also confirm that it’s worth it. 

Kristy is on a mission to inspire growth and confidence in women. She understands both because her personal journey of self-discovery has brought about tremendous growth, understanding, and self-love. During this discussion, you'll learn more about what Motherhood means to her, why she chooses sobriety, and insight into the work it took to become the person she is today.

Welcome to Season 9! In this condensed episode, I'll share a little about my thoughts for this year, and more about the coming season. I'll also share my word of the year and encourage you to choose your word of the year. Mindset matters! Looking forward to thriving with you in 2025!

Check out SharingPassionandPurpose.com for more info! Also, you can find me on social media:

Instagram: @sharingpassionandpurpose

Facebook: Sharing Passion and Purpose