EMPOWERING HISPANIC WOMEN TO SUCCEED IN THE US!

Marcela Reyes is an Entrepreneur, Coach and Lecturer on success and motivation. Twenty-seven years ago she came to the United States in search of a dream and now, she wants to help Hispanic Women make their dreams come true. It is her desire through the Website to inspire, equip and motivate them to achieve everything their heart desires to conquer. She shares everything she has learned over the years through her experiences and specialized knowledge in this the country of opportunities, where you can achieve whatever you set out to do. With clear goals, an action plan, the necessary discipline and your desire to realize yourself, you can achieve everything you want. Marcela hopes to be the source of inspiration and guidance to show Hispanic Women the way.

Links/Scripture:

HispanaRealizada.com

Tres Dias Websites

https://tresdiasconcristo.org/

http://tdng.org/

http://www.tresdias.org/

NPR station WABN Interview

Thrive – a marriage curriculum designed to help couples build stronger marriages…together.

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:12

Three Takeaways:

1. Do you work with your spouse?

Working with your spouse might not be the best idea for your marriage, especially if you work out of the house. The lines became blurred between personal and professional for Marcela & Ray.

2. How do you give back to your community?

Marcela is a great example of giving back to women of her own Latino culture. She inspires, empower and offers the knowledge and tools to immigrant Hispanics in the United States to achieve success through personal, professional and business development.

3. What does it take to be married again?

Thrive was a great marriage curriculum. It was a reminder of the tools necessary to be married well along with the small group mix of couples sharing their own journeys. Marcela also discusses how her latino culture plays a role in her interactions.

Summary:

On today’s podcast, we’re talking to Kelli Hall. With a passion for all things paper, Kelli Hall balances elegant patterns, colors and textures with humor and whimsy. By combining her love for painting with an appreciation for beautiful detail—-hailing from a background in fine art, graphic design and magazines—-Hall’s love for new places, culinary creativity, animals and her family comes though in her finished pieces.

Link:

Kelli Hall Design

Two takeaways:

1. There is no image to protect.

Listen to the transparency in Kelli’s personality in how she asks questions about her faith and doesn’t try to hide her curiosity in a culture here in the deep south that is deeply identified by it’s faith.

2. Creating boundaries around your newly formed marriage/family.

Kelli’s husband chooses his wife first and creates a boundary around their immediate family. Any challenge with his extended family he steps up to resolve.

Summary:

On today’s podcast, we’re talking to Kelli Hall. With a passion for all things paper, Kelli Hall balances elegant patterns, colors and textures with humor and whimsy. By combining her love for painting with an appreciation for beautiful detail—-hailing from a background in fine art, graphic design and magazines—-Hall’s love for new places, culinary creativity, animals and her family comes though in her finished pieces.

Links/Scripture:

Kelli Hall Design

Philippians 4:13: “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.”

Two takeaways:

1. Faith + Love and how it impacts Marriage.

As Kelli has grown in her new found faith, her love for her husband has grown deeper, as well.

2. Pray together as a couple.

Kelli shares about being new in her faith and incorporating prayer into their marriage. It’s not easy to start praying out loud but we talk about a couple suggestions.

Summary:

On today’s podcast, we’re talking to Kelli Hall. With a passion for all things paper, Kelli Hall balances elegant patterns, colors and textures with humor and whimsy. By combining her love for painting with an appreciation for beautiful detail—-hailing from a background in fine art, graphic design and magazines—-Hall’s love for new places, culinary creativity, animals and her family comes though in her finished pieces.

Links/Quotes/Books:

Kelli Hall Design

Andy Stanley Quote: “It takes a pulse to fall in love but it takes a plan to fall in love.”

Book: Pride & Prejudice

Three takeaways:

1. Premarital Counseling

Should you or shouldn’t you?

2. Learn How to Argue Well

There are smart ways to argue. Don’t believe in the lie that if you have to work at your relationship something is wrong.

3. Transitions

Re-entry can be harder on one spouse vs the other. Recognize the tension and give grace when needed.

Summary:

On today’s podcast, we’re talking to Kelli Hall. With a passion for all things paper, Kelli Hall balances elegant patterns, colors, and textures with humor and whimsy. By combining her love for painting with an appreciation for beautiful detail—-hailing from a background in fine art, graphic design, and magazines—-Hall’s love for new places, culinary creativity, animals and her family comes through in her finished pieces.

Links:

Kelli Hall Design

Four takeaways:

1. Be sure to ask for the cocktail straw!

Although this is a fun story to hear how Kelli met her husband, it’s a great reminder you have to ask for what you want. So many of us wish really hard for a spouse to show up or a job to get better or friends to call us. Step up and step out!

2. Living together produced unexpected anxiety.

There was an underlying anxiety Kelli experienced when living with her then-boyfriend, Matt. Every encounter was judged with, “Would I marry this guy if he does this…?” Once they were married there was no dramatic effect of the ‘cut-and-run.’ Marriage now forced them to process their arguments within this new container.

3. Sharing your hopes and dreams.

The Weekly Check-In is a 3 step process. Sharing your hopes and dreams is part of the Weekly Check-In conversation. You would be surprised how often your partner’s hopes and dreams change. Are you checking in with your spouse?

4. Proactive Counseling

One of the benefits of doing proactive counseling is when, not if, but when a crisis shows up it is better to have a counselor who knows your family history, knows your strengths and weaknesses to be able to immediately speak into your crisis versus getting to know you.

Summary:

On today’s podcast, we’re talking to Melinda Denison.

Links:

Melinda Denison Design

instagram.com/melindadenisondesign

Three takeaways:

1. Are you becoming the wife you hoped to be? Why or why not?

The pressure of flipping houses together with her husband created an uncertainty in their future. Renovating their home coupled with posting her art was an act of vulnerability on many fronts. There was a financial risk woven throughout this whole journey, as well. Listen to how Melinda learned how much stronger she grew as a person and as a wife.

2. Making dreams come true!

Melinda and Jeremy learned about sharing their dreams with each other on a more frequent basis. This was a new and intentional exercise for them. It’s been beautiful to hear how they both are being intentional in making even the smallest dreams come true like taking dance lessons.

3. Taking risks together.

From job changes, to moving, to renovating has been difficult but Melinda and Jeremy believe in failing forward with NO safety net. Very few people take such bold risks. We sometimes think couples are skating through life events but Melinda shares how present the anxiety and fear was during the process.

Summary:

On today’s podcast, we are talking to Melinda Denison.

Links:

Melinda Denison Design

instagram.com/melindadenisondesign

Books:

Jump in by Mark Burnett

Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge

Love Does by Bob Goff

Four Takeaways:

1. Know any friends struggling with Marriage Proposal Ideas?

Send this podcast to all your guy friends wondering how to propose to their girlfriends. Melinda has a romantic husband, for sure!! Also, learn the history on why guys take a knee when proposing.

2. Self-confidence for creatives can be paralyzing.

I’ve been watching Melinda grow with courage everyday to post her art. Art is not something she just posts, art is part of her. It has been a daily struggle of anxiety and the fear of failure vs the complete reliance on God for her identity.

3. What is in your marriage toolbelt?

Melinda used to think counseling was only for folks on the verge of the divorce. But now she sees counseling as someone who can pour wisdom into their marriage. Being intentional means being proactive with counseling. Why wouldn’t we accept counsel into the most important relationship?

4. What is one piece of advice you would share with someone getting married?

Melinda shares how she has learned to forgive quickly and love unconditionally. Resentment builds quickly when left unresolved. Listen to the beautiful example in how her husband was a great model of showing this type of love and forgiveness.