34: Leadership, Motherhood, & Making It Awkward | Mandy Arioto

"So many experiences in our life where we resist the thing that’s going to set us free because it’s a little uncomfortable for a minute." —Mandy AriotoJoin me for this conversation with the MomCo Global president and CEO, Mandy Arioto, where we unpack what it means to "make it awkward" in friendships, motherhood, and leadership. Mandy Arioto is the president and CEO of MomCo Global and is widely known for her unique takes on evangelism, parenting and cultural issues. Through MomCo, which every year mobilizes millions of women and partners with tens of thousands of churches, Mandy serves as the voice of one of the most influential outreach organizations in the U.S. and around the world. She is the author of three books, the most recent being Have More Fun: How to Be Remarkable, Stop Feeling Stuck and Start Enjoying Life. An avid rock climber, Mandy and her husband, Joe, live in Denver, Colorado, with their three kids.Looking for a way to connect with other moms? Share this podcast, then grab coffee to talk about these questions:Mandy talked about how transformative being a mom is—in areas like your body, your role in the world, and your legacy. How has being a mom transformed you?What parts of your life as a mom feel unseen or unacknowledged? What might change if you believed that you are seen, by your kids, neighbors, and by God?Have you ever experienced an awkward moment that helped you connect with someone else? On the other hand, what keeps you from pushing through the awkwardness?When in your life have you been able to show up as you are, even if it meant crying snotty tears? What was that like for you?What sounds fun to you this summer? What’s one new thing you want to try in the next couple weeks to change things up? Connect with Mandy or the MomCo:How to Have More Fun - https://a.co/d/04UB0neGLearn more about the MomCo - https://www.themom.co/homeThe Mandy Show - https://www.youtube.com/@the_mandy_showInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/mandyarioto/ * * * STAY CONNECTEDConnect with Jillian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jilliandebritz/Want to reach out to Jillian about speaking or coaching? Learn more on her website: https://jilliandebritz.com/Sign up for the monthly Permission Slips email newsletter: https://jilliandebritz.myflodesk.com/subscribeSubscribe to Permission Slips on Substack: https://substack.com/@jilliandebritzBe sure to subscribe to Permission Slips so you never miss an episode, and please share or review this podcast to help others find it!