The SmarterWellth Podcast

In this episode of SmarterWellth, host Jill talks with Kendall Evans, founder of Divine Inspirations Design, about how she uses her God-given gifts to help others create spaces that bring peace, presence, and purpose. 

This episode is perfect for women in business and faith, Christian entrepreneurs, and anyone who believes your home should feel as good as it looks. 

📌 Chapters:

00:00 – Welcome to SmarterWellth

 01:05 – Meet Kendall Evans: Her interior Design Journey Begins

 04:17 – Divine Inspirations Design: Where Calling Meets Creativity

 07:33 – Trusting God’s Timing in Business

 11:55 – Obedience Before Understanding

 15:45 – Designing Peaceful, Purposeful Spaces

 19:50 – Partnering with Clients to Create Impact

 24:15 – Boundaries, Balance & Business

 28:10 – Discernment as a Business Strategy

 31:30 – Encouragement for Aspiring Faith-Fueled Founders

 35:44 – God Qualifies the Called

 38:00 – Connect with Kendall

 Kendall's Instagram: @DivineInspirationsDesign

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In this episode, Jill sits down with her husband, Certified Financial Planner Dan Hummert, to talk about something most of us don’t consider often enough: financial purpose.

Together, they explore what it means to align your values with your money, how financial security differs from financial freedom, and the real reason chasing "more money" doesn’t lead to peace of mind.

Key Takeaways:

[00:00] Introduction: What is Financial Purpose?

[03:30] Creating Your Financial Purpose Statement

[8:00] Life Stages and Financial Evolution

[12:30] Financial Security vs. Financial Freedom

[17:00] Avoiding Common Financial Mistakes

[22:00] Emotional Intelligence and Money

[26:00] Building Financial Literacy

[29:30] Action Steps for Financial Empowerment

[31:30 Closing Remarks and Key Takeaways

Mentioned in This Episode:

📌 SmarterWellth.com — For emotional, mental, and financial well-being resources

📌 HummertFinancial.com — Learn more about building your financial plan with purpose

📌 Netflix Documentary: Blue Zones (discussion on longevity, community, and lifestyle)

What does it mean to live with an open heart and an open mind? How do we fully step into our passions and purpose, especially when life pulls us in a thousand directions?

In this episode, brand strategist and storyteller Cari Kaufman joins host Jill Hummert to dive into:

 ✅ How to embrace the things that truly light you up

 ✅ The meandering journey of passion and purpose (and why it’s OK)

 ✅ Letting go of limiting beliefs that keep us stuck

 ✅ Why the pursuit of learning is a superpower (aka why Cari is "chronically certified")

 ✅ How pivots in life aren’t detours—they’re part of the plan

Timestamps:

[00:00] Welcome to Smarter Wealth – Today’s topic: passion & purpose

 [05:12] The moment Cari realized she was a serial learner (aka "chronically certified")

 [10:45] Why curiosity is a secret superpower (and how it fuels creativity)

 [16:30] Passion vs. Purpose – What's the difference?

 [25:55] The struggle of balancing passion with real-life responsibilities

 [35:40] Why we wear masks—and how to finally take them off

 [42:10] How to recognize when something is out of alignment

 [50:20] Learning to pivot with an open heart & mind

 [58:00] If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Resources & Links Mentioned:

📖 The Crossroads of Should and Must – A book on following your calling vs. society’s expectations

 📖 Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear – A must-read for embracing curiosity & creativity

 💡 Ikigai: The Japanese Concept for Finding Purpose

In this episode of SmarterWellth, we dive deep into the real-life struggles and triumphs of juggling work, family, and personal well-being with powerhouse entrepreneur and single mom, CeCe Benson. As the founder of The Vibe and Rooted Movement Collective, CeCe shares her journey of balancing multiple businesses, raising four children, and finding purpose in her work.

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction – Real talk on work-life balance and why this episode matters.

03:45 - Meet CeCe Benson – Her journey as a single mom and entrepreneur.

08:20 - Juggling Multiple Businesses – How CeCe built The Vibe and Rooted Movement Collective.

15:10 - Dance as a Tool for Justice & Healing – The intersection of history, activism, and movement.

22:45 - Mom Guilt & Prioritizing What Matters – CeCe’s honest take on making time for her kids.

30:30 - The Power of Community – Why asking for help is crucial for success.

38:50 - Self-Care as a Business Owner & Mom – What CeCe does to stay grounded.

46:15 - Navigating Single Motherhood with Faith – Trusting God through life’s toughest seasons.

55:40 - Final Thoughts & Advice – What CeCe would do differently if she could start over.

📌 The Vibe – Pre-professional dance training for adults in Northwest Arkansas: https://www.cecemariedance.com/the-vibe

📌 Rooted Movement Collective – Using dance to teach history and advocate for justice: https://www.cecemariedance.com/rmc

📌 The Momentary & Walton Arts Center – Partnerships that amplify the impact of dance education: https://themomentary.org/

📌 Follow CeCe Benson on Instagram: @cecemariechoreography

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Self-love—it’s a buzzword, but how many of us actually practice it? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Beth Tellez, clinical social worker, therapist, and owner of Creative Counseling Center of NW Arkansas, to explore radical self-love and self-acceptance.

✔️ Why self-acceptance is the foundation of self-love

✔️ How childhood influences and past trauma shape our inner voice

✔️ The power of naming your negative narratives—and challenging them

✔️ Perimenopause as a catalyst for self-discovery (yes, really!)

✔️ How perfectionism, guilt, and people-pleasing keep us stuck

✔️ Practical steps to turn down the volume on self-doubt

✔️ The difference between safety and comfort in emotional growth

✔️ Why breaking generational cycles of dysfunction is radical self-love

📖 Reinventing Your Life – Book by Jeffrey Young on schema therapy and challenging negative core beliefs.

📖 Kristin Neff’s Self-Compassion Practices – Exercises for mindfulness, self-kindness, and emotional regulation.

💡 Find a therapist:

• Psychology Today’s Therapist Directory
• BetterHelp Online Therapy

🏡 Connect with Beth Tellez & Creative Counseling Center of NW Arkansas:

🌐 Website https://www.creativenwa.com/

📍 Instagram @creativecounselingnwa

🛑 Need to break free from toxic narratives? Start here.

Beth’s recommendation: Begin by naming the negative beliefs you tell yourself—and then challenge them with evidence to the contrary.

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Welcome to middle age—where everything changes, and yet, it might just be the most freeing time of your life.

In this episode, branding powerhouse Cari Kaufman joins host Jill Hummert for a brutally honest, laugh-out-loud conversation about:

✅ The moment you realize middle age is here (and why it’s actually a good thing)

✅ The “I don’t give a damn” mindset that makes midlife liberating

✅ Why we spend decades wearing “masks” (and how to finally take them off)

✅ The real reason women struggle to put themselves first—and how to change that

✅ The truth about perimenopause, hormones, and why we need better healthcare

📖 The Menopause Manifesto – A must-read for understanding perimenopause and beyond

🏋️‍♀️ Balance & Strength Training for Midlife – Learn how to maintain strength and stability

👩‍💼 Follow Cari Kaufman: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram

🎤 Follow Jill Hummert & Smarter Wealth Podcast: Website | Instagram