The Illustrious Podcast

Looking for a quick way to boost your confidence?

In this episode, host, Bailey Stone, is breaking down 3 quick ways to start cultivating the Christ-like confidence that is available to all of us!

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Have you fallen prey to hustle culture? We all get caught up in the rat race from time to time but for some of us, this unsustainable speed becomes a lifestyle. A lifestyle that ends up doing more harm than good and sadly leads us astray from God's calling.

In this episode blogger and podcaster, Chelsey DeMatteis is breaking down a Biblical alternative to hustle culture.

Chelsey is a wife, SAHM to her sweet 2 year old, devotional writer for ;iBelieve.com, Crosswalk.com, Exhale Women, and the podcast host of the weekly aired Living With Less podcast. Her heart's greatest desire is to live life with a John 3:30 perspective, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” Chelsey loves her local church and serving in women’s and middle school girls' ministry. But the greatest ministry she loves to watch unfold is the one that happens in her heart and in her home with her family.

Tune in now to tap into Chelsey's wisdom!

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We are halfway through the year…and man it’s been a year!

At the beginning of this year, I asked my audience and listeners like you this question: who do you want to be at the end of 2020? The vision you had of who you wanted to be at the end of this year may have shifted over the course of the last 6 months.

That’s why right now is a great time to check in on your goals, re-evaluate them if you need to, and take stock of your progress.

This episode is all about checking in with your goals so grab a notebook or make an appointment on your calendar because this episode just might change the game for you. 

If you haven’t set any goals yet or done any vision work don’t worry! This episode will still serve you. I would encourage you to tune in to episode 27. Episode 27 will give you a crystal clear roadmap to visualizing your ideal self and formulating goals around that vision of yourself.

Okay let’s get to it!

Evaluating Your Goals

Before we dig in to the evaluation process I want to note that there is no judgment or shame here! Please have compassion for yourself as we work through this process. It’s okay to have little or no progress to show for a goal you set 6 months ago, sometimes it’s okay to abandon goals entirely, and there is no shame in picking up a goal wherever you left off.

With that in mind, let’s dig in to some questions you can reflect on to get a gauge on how your goals are going.

Is it still relevant?

The first question to ask yourself when considering the state of your goals has to do with relevancy. Ask yourself: is my goal still relevant.

With the insane year we’ve had there are bound to be some of us that set a goal at the New Year that simply isn’t relevant now. You might even find that all of your goals have gone to the wayside.

If you were hoping for a promotion and you lost your job your goal may not be relevant anymore.

If you’ve been trying to save money and experienced a severe financial setback your goals might not be relevant anymore.

And in a less extreme example maybe your goal was to lose 5 pounds and you’ve far exceeded that goal. If this is the case for you, your goal might not be relevant anymore.

This question should produce a yes or no answer but it’s okay if you still feel like you’re somewhere in the middle. We will further clarify your goal’s and their importance through the next few questions.

Is it still attainable?

Once you’ve had some time to consider the relevancy of your goal you must now decide if your goals are still attainable. Your goal could very well still be relevant but attaining it can be a totally different story.

Perhaps, you had great ambitions to save a chunk of change and now that you have considered the state of your finances you aren’t sure it’s actually achievable.

That is totally okay, my friend. The whole point here is to answer yes or no and move on without shaming yourself!

Do you still want or need it?

Finally,

Simi John is a physical therapist, a Pastor’s wife, a mother, and a woman on fire to see you live out God-honoring womanhood.

In this episode, Simi is breaking down 8 stereotypes that hold us back from being the woman God has called us to be and how we can embrace femininity from a Biblical perspective.

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Here at This Illustrious Life, we believe that the body is a holy temple and it should be treated as such.

Let’s get back to the basics of a healthy lifestyle with four simple health hacks that can improve your mood, help your brain function, and even positively impact your relationships!

No fad diets, no expensive gym memberships, just you and four simple action steps. Because when our health improves, everything else improves!

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“What if I’m a mom?”

“This isn’t practical in my current season”

“I don’t have the time let alone the energy!

The quotes above are all representative of feedback I get on personal development content. Content about goal setting and clarifying your calling…

And I want to say that I TOTALLY get it, but I don’t. So I called in an expert.

An expert that is the mother of four, has committed much of her life to personal development, and just so happens to be my mom.

In honor of Mother’s Day, Mama B (as I call her) is joining me on The Illustrious Podcast for a conversation on how moms can prioritize and practice personal development! We debunk some motherhood myths like mom guilt, whether or not motherhood is a calling and much, much more!

Tune in now!

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want to go for my goals and chase down big dreams BUT…

I’m scared

It’s too expensive

I’m not qualified

Ever used one of these excuses to evade the hard work of chasing your dreams? Break up with those pesky excuses once and for all and identify the five essentials you need to bring those big lofty dreams into reality!

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It can be hard to see hope in seasons like the one we’re in now…

Emma Sievers knows a thing or two about finding hope in hard seasons. Her story is filled with examples of God’s goodness and encouragement for the weary soul.

If you’re struggling in this season or looking for ways to support a friend in need you won’t want to miss this episode!

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Looking for a few ways to invest in your personal development? Look no further!

In this episode, we are breaking down five easy ways to invest in your personal development from the comfort of your own home.

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Okay fine, we’ll talk about it…

We’ve been shying away from creating content related to Corona Virus. This time of quarantine and social distancing has been surprisingly controversial and here at This Illustrious Life, we don’t want to add one more wearying bit of advice or speak into on how we all should handling this unchartered territory.

Instead, we want to unpack the importance of connection! Finding creative ways to connect with the safe people in your life is more important than ever and we want to help you find creative, fulfilling ways to foster connection while still physically distancing yourself.

Tune in for our two cents on how to stay sane during shelter in place and a few creative ways you can meaningfully connect!

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