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The Wizard School Series is LIVE--order quick before they sell out!

(I got the whole set plus an extra Ravenclaw for my mom!)

IN THIS EPISODE we also discuss the Sweet Tea Podcast hosted by Jasmine Holmes and Portia Collins.

This week I'm revisiting my Tea Time with Brow Maven Constance Mack Latham. We sat down in August of 2020, during a time of turmoil in Chicago and America, for a conversation that covered race, faith, motherhood and business. I couldn't cut this episode up because I want you to hear the whole thing! Thank you to my friend Constance for joining me and for reminding us that the devil is a liar but we serve a mighty God who is always in control!

Follow Constance's journey via her Instagram @thebrowmaven and @mavenesthetics

The book we mention at the end is Who Is This Man by John Ortberg.

In this episode I also mention the work of Cessilye R. Smith, her website can be found here And you can also check out the work she is doing with Abide Womens' Services. 

Also, Jasmine Holmes' book Mother to Son is a must-read for EVERY HUMAN. And her new book, Carved in Ebony is available for pre-order now!

Questions on Makeup, Motherhood and the Trish Mix will be back on Season Two of Tea Time with Trish! Please DM me on Instagram or email me at [email protected] Thanks for listening! 

Join me for my conversation with Renee Pollino, the founder of My Half of the Sky, a social justice coffee shop that addresses social concerns and systemic injustice through opportunity. 

Learn more at www.myhalfofthesky.org

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Makeup-Motherhood-Trish Mix Question Links

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Cuticle serum (game changer, for real!)

Welcome back to Part 2 of our conversation regarding the Enneagram. In Part 1 we talked about the 9 different personality types on the Enneagram, and today we are back with our guest Dani Cooper of Deep Waters Enneagram. Today, we're talking about the ways various types might function in relationships, and how you might observe the types in family dynamics. You can learn more about her coaching at www.deepwatersenneagram.com

Follow her on Instagram at @deepwaters enneagram

After my talk with Dani, we dive into listener questions in the 3 categories of Makeup, Motherhood and the Trish Mix. Today, we're talking about blending makeup, motherhood role models and 

My top books of 2020, in no particular order:

First--the ones mentioned in this episode:

Get Out of your Head Jennie Allen- If you struggle with anxiety, this is a must-read for you.

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer—If the rhythms of your life feel out of whack and no longer serve you, I encourage you to read this book and embrace new rhythms.

Confronting Christianity by Rebecca McLaughlin—If you are a Christian who finds yourself wrestling with the hard questions like “How Can you Say there’s only one true faith”, Doesn’t Religion Cause Violence” and How could a Loving God allow so much suffering” this book will walk you through thoughtful responses. With a PhD from Oxford, author McLaughlin brings a rigorous intellectual approach to questions regarding faith

Be The Bridge by Latasha Morrison What does it look like to pursue justice for all people from a biblical perspective? After the killing of George Floyd, a black man, by a white police officer in Minneapolis caused tensions to erupt in the US and around the world, I found my eyes opened to the injustices present in our American society, the church, and the world. Figuring out my role in bringing about justice and learning how to be anti-racist is an on-going journey that I feel I am overdue in starting, but I am starting, and this book can help you get started, too.

Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson—this book wrecked me because I was just unaware of how unjust our justice system is. I had to take breaks from reading it because the true stories contained in it are heartbreaking—when we read books like this they should move us to action, and Stevenson’s writing will compel you to want to be a part of bringing true justice to life for all people.

Enjoy Every Minute by Becky Baudouin this book is a gift to moms of all ages, and reading it feels like spending time with an encouraging friend. Becky addresses cliched phrases that are meant to help moms, but instead prove disheartening, like “Enjoy Every Minute, because the time goes so fast!” and responds with Biblical insights and compelling stories that provide true encouragement.

Novels: while I read mostly non-fiction this year, a few novels stood out and are worth your time.

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine

Still Life by Louise Penny

A Place for Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza

Check out my Instagram post from NYE for even more books I loved this past year! Leave me a voice message if you have a book you'd like to recommend or share!

Enjoy this snippet from my conversation with Enneagram Coach Dani Cooper of Deep Waters Enneagram

The Enneagram has been a hot topic for a few years now, but some of my friends are just learning about it! I'm excited to welcome our guest, Enneagram Coach Dani Cooper of Deep Waters Enneagram to Tea Time with Trish. We had such rich conversation, that I split it up into two episodes. This first part details the 9 personality types of the Enneagram, as well as a description of Wings and how they function. (Part 2 will feature how the Enneagram works in relationships). You can learn more about Dani via her website and find her on Instagram at @deepwatersenneagram She works with individuals,  couples and organizations and is a wealth of information and compassion.

What is Tea Time with Trish?

Hey there, friends. If you’re new here, you may be wondering, what is tea time with Trish?  I’m glad you asked! I’m your host, Tricia Clarke, and this podcast began as an Instagram chat show in the spring of 2020, at the start of the Covid pandemic. We were all stuck at home, bored and lonely, and I needed to be encouraged! It turns out, many people felt the same. I realized that I have a LOT of wonderful friends who are using their gifts and skills to make the world a better place, and I wished I could just have each of them over for a cup of tea and a chat. We still meet every day on Instagram at 4 pm Central, but I decided to move my interviews to a podcast format—so that more people can join us.

During our time together, I chat with friends from all walks of life. You might hear from an award-winning baker, a published author, or a professional stylist! The common thread that weaves us all together is that we are using the gifts we have, and the time we’ve been given to shine a light in what can feel like a dark world.

At the end of every episode, I answer questions I get from you—my listeners. I take questions on makeup (I am a bridal makeup artist!) motherhood (I have a really awesome 7-year old) and what I call the Trish Mix, which is the assortment of all the other things I love—cooking, books, fashion, and faith. You can submit questions via Instagram or by emailing me at [email protected]

If you like the show, I would love it if you would share it with your friends! You can easily share favorite episodes on your social media pages, and make sure you tag me @triciaclarkemakeup so I can say thank you! You can also follow the Tea Time with Trish podcast on Spotify or Apple podcasts, and that way you will be first to know when we release a new episode! Friends, I am grateful for each and every one of you that take the time to have a cup of tea with me. Life may be weird, hard and even messy, but we are in it together, and we will get through it one day, and one cup of tea at a time!