Struggle Well School

Christie is a wife to a cop, a mom to three, a newspaper columnist and novice farmer.  What I love about her is how honest she is about the difficult moments but that she won't stay there.  She actively seeks opportunities to turn bad situations in to good ones and we all could use more of that in our lives, yes?

Joleen has been a mother to twenty one children over the years.  Twenty one!  She is also a woman who cares deeply for the "least of these" and loves to help women through traumatic or difficult situations through a tool she's created called Unleash.

Rebecca is a wife, mom, and (accidentally) a business owner!  She started Better Life Bags which is a company that, besides making adorable bags, provides employment for women who could not be successful in traditional employment.  You're gonna love this episode!

This girl is a joy to me and a serious source of encouragement.  She is always cheering me on but isn't afraid to get onto me when I'm heading down the wrong path.  She's been through a serious valley and you're going to benefit greatly from the wisdom she brings to this chat.  Get your paper and pen ready.

Wynne is a mama and wife striving to live in deep and authentic

What we talk about:

Infertility and becoming a "real" mom

Stephanie is a book editor by trade who has recently hopped over

What we chat about:

Waiting well for things

Christa is a wife and mom of four who enjoys yoga, creating in her Etsy shop and learning about better health through a holistic diet. Part of her story includes serious anxiety that made daily tasks difficult.  I know you'll enjoy her insights as much as I did!

Brandi is a single mom who was just sure God wouldn't use her after she was divorced.  She wanted to help people but kept being told her usefulness had ended.  She believed it until she sold some cows on Facebook.  You'll just have to listen to the rest to believe this amazing story!

What we chat about:

How she ended up starting a nonprofit despite her best efforts NOT to

Where to find Brandi: Beauty for Ashes Uganda

I first met Caroline through the interwebs a few years ago because we both had small businesses.  She sews like a champ and makes many adorable items you'll love.  She is also a mom of three small kids who lives in the Pacific Northwest.  She's a mom in the thick of it who lets us in on the ways she manages all that's on her plate.

What we chat about:

starting a small business

Rachel is a daughter of the King, wife to a pastor, mother to five (almost six) children, underdog cheerleader, special needs parent, adoption advocate, hope-spreader, writer and lover of a good party.  Simply said, she is a messy mama being made beautiful by a good God.

What we chat about: 

Curly hair trauma

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