Treasures in Heaven

Victoria talks to Anna Camacho, founder of Corda Candles. Anna designs and creates coconut wax blend candles (no paraffin here!) with scents inspired by saints like Dymphna and Teresa of Avila. On her site, you can shop based on the patronage you're looking for. Anxiety? Saint Dymphna. Pregnant Women? Our Lady of Guadalupe. The Sick? Saint Michael the Archangel. There's even candles to accompany Morning and Night Prayer. I don't make any money from promoting Anna - I just love her products!

We get real about the struggles of what to share about ourselves online, how Anna defines success (it's very specific and refreshing), and how our Catholic faith can inform how we approach marketing.

www.CordaCandles.com

Patty Breen and I talk about what she had to unlearn about Catholic dating! Though common dating advice is well-intentioned, sometimes it can cause people to idolize marriage to an unhealthy level. At the end, we challenge the guys over at Catching Foxes to do an episode on this topic, too.

Here are a few of the things we discuss:

• The idolization of marriage
• The idolization of virginity and lack of compassion for those who had sex before marriage
• Marriage is not the be-all and the end-all

What I Needed to Unlearn About Catholic Dating

Patty's blog "A Modern Grace"

Mike and Maria Romano, husband and wife co-founders of Archangel Outfitters, talk business! Here's what we discuss:

• The challenges of working full time and running a side business
• Whether the obstacles we face are just part of the job or a sign to move on
• Working for a secular vs. Catholic business

Trust in the Slow Work of God by Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

"I Love My Hubby/Wifey" T-shirts

Here's something to reflect on as 2019 comes to a close: do you wish you were famous? If so, why? We talk about what happens when you ask yourself this question and invite God into the conversation.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Thriving in the Trenches podcast episode with Leah Darrow

Kate Frantz from "Thy Olive Tree" is the latest guest in our Small Business Series. We discuss what inspired her to create "My Catholic Keepsake," which is a memory book for babies and beyond that chronicles sacraments, milestones and other special events! Kate also shares her conversion story, which happened only a few years ago, and how she built her business with no business background. Plus, we get into how she defines success - and it has nothing to do with profits and losses.

Listeners can get $5 off "My Catholic Keepsake" with promo code CONSUMER5 through Thanksgiving Day 2019 (November 28).

www.ThyOliveTree.com

"My Catholic Keepsake"

Author Alan Migliorato talks about his new book, "The Manly Art of Raising A Daughter." This isn't just an episode for fathers; it's for everyone! We talk about how pride can keep men from truly connecting with their daughters, but we also discuss healing the father-daughter relationship and how "daddy issues" can affect the choices young women make in dating. So much beauty in this conversation!

You can purchase "The Manly Art of Raising A Daughter" on Amazon.com or AdventureCatholic.com.

Shannon Norris shares her beautiful story of being diagnosed with breast cancer in her 30s. The experience inspired her to help other fighters through her Comfy Chemo Care Bag Project.

I'm releasing this on July 4th because that was a pivotal day in Shannon's story, as you'll hear. We recorded this in June, so a couple of the events she mentioned that were coming up have already passed. But you can still support the Comfy Chemo Care Bag Project by going to their website, where you can donate money or buy something off the Amazon Registry. There are amazing testimonies, as well, from people who have received Shannon's bags while going through chemo!

God Bless!

Happy unofficial start to summer! Has anyone ever asked you, or have you ever asked anyone, "Where are you going this summer?" I've done it! Sometimes travel can feel like a competition, like who's been to more countries or has more stamps on their passport? Isn't it exhausting?! I examine how we can (try to) take an eternal viewpoint on the whole concept of travel!

Victoria explains why "Treasures in Heaven" is on winter break (hint: something very exciting happened in her life). She talks about when she'll be back on air and what direction the podcast is taking!

Jill and Jason DeLorenzo from Ad Deum Funds talk about options trading for Catholics. Wait, what? If you're new to investing or interested in investing, you'll learn what options trading is. Jason approaches it from a very different perspective by following Catholic social teaching based on guidelines set by the USCCB on socially-responsible investing for Catholics. We talk about the challenges and joys of running a business this way and what it's like for them to work together as husband and wife!

Ad Deum Funds

Wizard of Ops Newsletter

USCCB Guidelines for Socially Responsible Investing

Please note: this episode does not constitute investment advice and does not act as an endorsement of any financial products.