Sometimes we find ourselves experiencing what I call "success amnesia". We forget to remember how capable we are. It happens to me more than I really want to admit! In this episode I share a very recent occurrence of this phenomenon in my life. I also talk through why I believe this happens to easily to many of us, and what we can do to combat it when it comes up next time!

I also believe that God provides so much through His word to remind of who we are. We are more than conquerors. We are beautifully and wonderfully made. When we remember to remember these truths we spend a lot less time forgetting our strengths and focusing on our weaknesses. We live fully present and approach life with more zeal.

I invite you as well to audit your past successes. Keep a log somewhere you can refer to. Let it be a reminder of your power through the journey. I know you've already done some hard things! And there will likely be more, sorry to say. But when hard things arise, so will you!

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Sometimes we have to let go of what we know in order to become the person we were destined to be. Sometimes we can't even see what could be next, but we feel strongly to our core that something's gotta give. In this episode I share one of those moments when I knew it was time for a change, but I couldn't see what was up ahead. It's a story that helps me remember the power of letting go and letting God when I feel uncertain about the future, yet I know deeply that it means shedding the comfort of what I currently have. Sometimes its a job, or a relationship, or a commitment. Sometimes it's an identity. And that can feel really scary. I don't what God is asking you let go of, but what I do know that is that if He's asking, you can most certainly trust that what He has in store for you is so much greater. So I invite you to listen, and consider letting go, and letting God.

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Its' been two whole months since I launched this podcast and I am extremely grateful to have you along for this exciting ride! I know there are BIG things to come. Today, I am breaking down the scripture tagline for my Arise program, Isaiah 60:1. What does is actually mean to "arise?" And how do we start today?

I'll share with you why and how I believe that when we Arise (as in wake up and have a dance party with God) it is the very thing that sets up for an amazing, successful, purpose-filled, and exciting life!

So join me! We start a new LIVE series of sunrise sessions on May 31st! Shine Like Diamonds, Glimmer Like Gold is the theme we will focus in on shine our brightest in a dark world. Can't make the live time? No big deal! Once you sign up, you'll have access to all of the class recordings, including the video library of past classes! So what are you waiting for? It's time to arise my friend, and I am SO excited to ARISE with you!

www.whenwearise.com to Join Arise Live and Recorded Sessions!

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We took a family photo recently at my brother's wedding, and it's stunning. My husband and I are beaming, holding our three precious children. When I look at this photo, I think two things: 1. Wow God!! You are truly amazing. I do not take what I see in this picture for granted because I know how close I was to having none of it. The second thing is that I don't want anyone to look at this photo, or my life and think that what I have is perfect or that the road to get here has been. Both of those statements simply aren't true.

Truthfully, my life is amazing. But it's not been a straight and narrow path to this point if you know what I mean. And I want to share a little bit more about what I mean in hopes that it encourages you.

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Adult friendships are hard. Can I get an Amen?! Especially for women. But I know that God wants to bless us and grow us through relationship with each other.

Many years ago, I asked God to bring female friends into my life. I didn't realize at the time how much work He needed to do in me before I could actually have the type of friendships I was yearning for. He's been so good to me through many female friendships in more recent years, and I am excited to share a conversation with one of those great friends today!

Natalie Sorensen is one of my besties. She's a wife, and mom of a baby girl just one week apart from my daughter. And she's an amazing friend.

I hope this conversation blesses you and encourages you to go first in finding deeper, rooted friendships! And if we haven't met yet, please reach out! I'd love to become friends with YOU!

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This past Friday we had an amazing time starting the day with Arise! It was beautiful and peaceful and life giving. My dear friend Kelsey and I had a conversation right after the event and I know that it captured some of the joy that we had experienced together. I also reflected on how I felt going into the event that was unlike any experience I had before in terms of planning and hosting (two things I've never been able to enjoy in the past). I hope this conversation brings you joy as you sit in on the conversation, AND courage if you've been thinking about starting/trying/experimenting with hosting an event yourself. Remember, it's not really about you. It's about who you can serve.

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The next 8-week virtual program starts May 31st! It's going to be illuminating!!! Grab your spot.

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In 2012 I sat down and wrote out a list of 30 life goals. I knew as I was writing that this list was for no one’s eyes but my own. I put down both the possible and seemingly unreachable. I’ve NEVER shared this list with anyone. Today, I take a look for the first time in years, and shared it with you in real time. Some of the items surprised me, and many of them humbled me. 

I am a huge believer in writing things down. It’s been a valuable tool in my life as a business owner. It’s also provided me with the opportunity to look back in time and be able to give thanks to God for the many blessings that are all too easy to go unnoticed if we fail to document our prayers, hopes, and desires. 

I hope this encourages you to make your own list of life goals, with no edits or judgment. Just write it down. You will be amazed when you revisit this list in the future. 

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For more information visit my website: https://www.whenwearise.com

Sunrise Session Party April 28th: https://www.whenwearise.com/event-details/arise-sunrise-party

The day to day can feel like a grind, especially if you're in a season where you wear a lot of hats and are expected to take care of others. It is true that what goes in comes out of us, so if I'm not carefully filling myself with time with God, the worst comes out of me. I experience this all too often with my kids. They often don't get the best me, because they get the tired, frustrated, overspent me.

But on mornings when I prioritize time with God... when I spend time in worship and DANCE with Him, I feel so full of joy and peace and grace. And thankfully those are the things that pour out of me even when I return home to cranky kids. I want to be able to show up like this more, so I'm learning how to incorporate it more into my life. I invite you to join me. Just start with a simple goal. One song. One prayer. One little dance party, before the day begins.

He wants to lead, we just need to let Him.

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In person event coming up April 28th!

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In this season, I am really ruthlessly limiting distractions. For me, social media is a huge distraction. Maybe a social media detox is something you’ve been considering? Maybe not. But an important question to ask ourselves is “What is distracting me from the perfect, predestined path before me?” 

Check out the playlist I’m always adding new music to! Spotify Playlist

For more information visit my website: https://www.whenwearise.com

Sunrise Session Party April 28th: https://www.whenwearise.com/event-details/arise-sunrise-party

6 years ago I wrote down a dream…and then it happened! But not overnight. It actually took 18 months. I share in this episode how I built a plan that helped me define a clear goal, and then how I handed it over to God. 

Hindsight is 20/20 so I can see now how his timing is so much better than mine! And truly how when we arise for His glory, we can go bigger, faster, farther than we ever could on our own. 

Check out the playlist I’m always adding new music to! Spotify Playlist

For more information visit my website: https://www.whenwearise.com

Sunrise Session Party April 28th: https://www.whenwearise.com/event-details/arise-sunrise-party