There are so many benefits to participating in a marriage retreat, or even a personal solo retreat. But today we are talking specifically about marriage, and drawing from a recent experience I embarked on with my husband.

I'm also not shy about sharing that this was a long time coming for us, and I encourage wives specifically to continue to pray and hope for breakthrough in your marriage, retreat or not.

And stay tuned for "Part 2" when my husband Tyler FINALLY joins the conversation!

And don't forget your dance party beats here.

My guest Brenna Strawhacker of R Productions shares how she chose to Arise to the call God has upon her life as a professional videographer. While she now runs a very successful business on her own, it wasn't just a simple step or decision to get to entrepreneurship.

Brenna shares candidly how she made the transition from her 9-5 to her dream job. If you are even considering starting your own business, this is a conversation for you! You'll find Brenna's perspective to be refreshingly honest and humble.

And she is so good at what she does!

Connect with Brenna

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Where are my fellow forward thinkers? Can I get an amen? Yes! Future-casting is my jam, and I can hang out in future-land all day, BUT I've learned that looking back is actually the secret weapon for making sure I'm headed in the right direction.

Today I am sharing three powerful questions I use in reflection. These questions help me stay grounded and gather valuable intel from my past to propel me into the future with so much more intention.

I hope they serve you in your goal setting what's next in 2024 and beyond!

I also share a recap on the recent live Arise event!

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Are you preparing to set some big goals for 2024? Well, aren't we all?! In all seriousness most new year's resolutions don't make it to February.

One big reason why is because we fail to see the small, daily habits that are required to get us to real change. Few things in life happen instantly or "cold turkey". What is more true is the saying "consistency compounds."

What small daily rhythms are you putting into place that will help you not only get to where you want to go, but allow you to truly enjoy the journey. Isn't that really the goal?

I believe God made you for more, but you have a part to play in getting after your BIG. Let's do the little things like their a big deal, and watch God do the big things in us and through us like they ain't no thang.

Don't forget your victory dance, friend. You're on your way to big things!

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This is the 2nd and way more fun part to a two-part series: Joy Is My Job. In this conversation, I get to talk with my friend Lisa Even, a real Joy-Connoisseur!

Lisa describes herself as a corporate-culture junkie, turned entrepreneur, who is focused on helping people Have Good Ripple Effect through speaking, workshops, and success coaching. Lisa is also a wife, a mom, and now a published author!

Grab her book Joy Is My Job

Two fun facts about Lisa are that she keeps a monthly joy calendar and she's on a mission to meet 1 million people! I am honored to be one of those people.

Join us at the Arise Count It All Joy Event

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Hello! This is a bit unconventional. It's the introduction to an interview with my friend Lisa Even about her new book Joy Is My Job. And this is JUST the introduction.

As I began to record the introduction to this episode, I realized it was turning into an episode in itself. So many thoughts were spurred in my conversation with Lisa, and I hope you'll stay tuned for that conversation. But today, I am priming all of us to start looking for the joy in our own lives, and recognizing the difference between joy that is rooted as a piece of who we are, and a fleeting feeling.

Here's the link to your shine session!

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Are you looking for change? Have you thought about it? How did those thoughts make you feel? And then what happened?

This power packed episode provides a high level overview of the chain of results from thinking to feeling to being. And I offer you two simple exercises that you can try RIGHT NOW to start being the change you wish to see in your life.

AND, if that's not enough, here's your invite to join me for an upcoming event that will help you get even better at all of this!

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If you're looking for joy, be there! If you're ready for change, don't miss it! I can't wait to Arise with you!

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This is my conversation with Danielle McGeough. We talk about the importance of knowing yourself, and having the right intentions for a solid morning routine!

Find out more about Danielle at PlanGoalPlan.com

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Do you know what lights you up? Is it so clear that you radiate immediately when you think about it? Or are you really confused by these questions? If you're confused, please listen in. I share about how others have spoken into my life over and over again, and helped me refine my shine. That is, the thing that lights me up the most, and allows me to live closest to my true calling.

When we discover that light and our own unique ability to shine into the lives of others, we are living out Isaiah 60:1! "Arise, let your light shine for others to see for the spirit of the Lord has risen to shine up on you." That's exciting!

After listening in and jotting down the answers to my three questions, go to whenwearise.com/shine to book a complimentary SHINE session with me! I want to help you discover your unique shine. It's time to shine, my friend!

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Ever found yourself wondering if you're headed down the right path? Well, here's one perspective on approaching the analysis of that perspective! I share a story about an exciting season of my life, and some of what I learned looking back, after letting go.

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