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24 Carat Conversations
by Rhonda Velez
Let's get real, life is hard! 24 Carat is a podcast where we talk about the good and bad things in life. We have transparent conversations about how to emerge as pure gold in the midst of adversity. We are going to laugh, cry and get real about all things life. Join me as I talk to some incredible guests about how they have overcome and emerged as pure gold!
Episodes
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Attachment Styles- Ashton Ross
In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Ashton Ross, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, to talk about attachment styles. If you're new to the concept, attachment styles shape the way we connect, communicate, and relate to others—whether in friendships, romantic relationships, or even...
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Perfection and Performance- Heather Shriver Burns
In this episode, Heather and I dive into a candid conversation about how performance and perfectionism, often rooted in trauma, shaped our lives and careers. While these traits brought us significant success, they also created unhealthy patterns that we had to confront. Heather, a Certified…
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Hustle Culture- Ann Eileen Thompson
Hustle Culture is a buzzword that's turned into a lifestyle for a lot of people. I had an insightful chat with Ann Eileen, and she really gets this topic because it's something she's experienced firsthand. While hustling can sometimes seem like the only way to succeed, it's important to remember...
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Finding my Identity- Heather Murdock
I had an amazing conversation with Heather on this episode. In February, we had the privilege of speaking to a group of women about finding their identity in Christ. It was a wonderful experience, and I wanted to bring Heather on the podcast to delve deeper into her testimony. She shared her...
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Marriage 2.0- Guest Jodeen Barba
Welcome to another episode of 24 Carat Conversations! Today, we had the privilege of sitting down with Jodeen Barba, the CEO of The Warrior Collective, to explore the captivating realms of Soulful Leadership and Burnout Recovery, particularly aimed at empowering women. In this episode, Jodeen…
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Navigating Grief and Finding Joy: A Conversation with Jenni Rae Oates
Welcome back, everyone, to another inspiring episode of 24 Carat Conversations. I'm thrilled to have you join us today as we delve into a deeply meaningful topic with our special guest, Jenni Rae Oates. Today's episode is all about navigating grief and finding joy amidst life's challenges. Jenni...
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When God Says No ~ Eat Cake
A few years ago, we found ourselves in a situation where God's answer was a resounding no. At the time, it was tough to comprehend, and honestly, it left us feeling confused and maybe a bit disheartened. But, as we revisit that season today, we want to share how God's nos can lead to something...
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Embracing the Power of Networking
Introduction: - Who loves networking? The idea of going to a meeting where you don't know anyone, introducing yourself, and then having to mingle and make conversation can be quite intimidating. Honestly, it used to terrify me. Segment 1: Embracing Discomfort - Being uncomfortable is an essential...
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Boundaries and Family - Guest Lauren Rainey Tenney
Are you finding it a challenge to establish healthy boundaries within your family dynamics? If so, our latest episode featuring the insightful Lauren Rainey Tenny is a must-listen! Tune in as we delve into the art of setting boundaries, uncovering strategies to initiate this transformative…
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Embracing Life's Golden Moments
- Welcome to a very special episode of 24 Carat Conversations! I'm thrilled to be celebrating my 50th Birthday today, which some friends call my Jubilee or Golden Birthday. As this podcast is all about genuine and authentic conversations, it felt only fitting to get candid with you on this...
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Navigating the Joys and Hardships of Raising Teens with Ali Flynn
Podcast Notes: Episode: Navigating the Joys and Hardships of Raising Teens with Ali Flynn - Introduction: - Today, we had the pleasure of interviewing Ali Flynn, the creator of Hang in there, Mama. - Ali is a dedicated mother to four daughters and offers daily encouragement and support to fellow...
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The Processing of Grief- Natalie Weedman
In this episode, I had a candid conversation with Natalie Weedman about grief. We chat about her story of losing her son Graham and how she processed the deep loss of losing their son at 14 months. Some of the questions we engaged are: Is God good even when bad happens? How can we grieve well?…
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Divorcing All Things- Michelle Donnelly
Michelle is the host of the Christian Single Moms Podcast. Michelle is passionate about seeing people step into a better future. We had a great discussion about divorcing those things in our lives that aren't healthy. Although this conversation does talk about marriage and divorce, we also…
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Finding Hope in Transitional Seasons- Molly Wilcox
Molly Wilcox is an author and coach. She has an English degree and has been featured on Bible Gateway, Darling Magazine, Grit & Virtue, and Way Media. Her first book, "How Much More?" was released in August. As a certified Hope*Writers coach, she empowers faithful creatives to chase after their...
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Restoration in Unknown Seasons- Guest Jamie Heard
I had the pleasure of interviewing Jamie Heard this week! Her story will encourage you that restoration can happen even in the unknown. Jamie Heard is co-founder and executive director of Faithfully Restored, a nonprofit that serves women who are walking through difficult situations. After...
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Stepping into your God Given Dreams
This week I had the opportunity to talk to my dear friend Casey Wallace. She is a wife, mom, a founder of the Wallace Group, a real estate team that services the great area of Nashville, and an entrepreneur. We chatted about the struggles when stepping into your God-given dreams. She is such a...
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Boldly stepping into your calling after a transition in your career
Jessica sat down and had a very candid conversation about her transition from being a Makeup artist into a Biblical Beauty Coach. She talked about how when you calling shifts how you can step boldly into it! Jessica Shakir is a Biblical Beauty Coach and Founder of The Beautiful Mind Academy, a...
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Handling Transitions in Life
Welcome to 24 Carat Conversations Podcast. This Season we will be chatting about Transitions in life. Our guest is this week is Cathy Loerzel received her MA in Counseling Psychology in 2007 is the Co-Founder of The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and co-author of...
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Until Next Time
Seasons change in our lives and that often comes with saying goodbye to things that are great. In this episode we share our hearts with our 24 Carat family and what our next chapters hold. In the words of A.A. Milne How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard. Don't Forget…
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How Poland changed her story- Interview with Sarah DeOrlando
This beautiful epiode was a candid conversation with Sarah De Orlando. She moved across the world and it changed her life. Her move, although scary and uncomfortable changed her life and changed her story. Sarah de Orlando is an author, speaker, and the Chief-Hope-Giver of Sarah de Orlando...
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Navigating Change- Rhonda Velez
Change is never never easy, in fact it can be very uncomfortable. Rhonda talks about a big change in her life and how in the midst of the change God was reminding her to trust Him. If you are navigating change this episode will encourage you! Don't Forget to join our Facebook Group...
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Emerging as Pure Gold- Interview with Rhonda Velez
In this episode we discuss the writing process that Rhonda went through to publish her new devotional 24 Carat Conversations Devotional. The journey God took her on as she wrote and refining process God brough her through to emerge as pure gold Don't Forget to join our Facebook Group...
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120. Hope and Healing after Divorce- Interview with Michelle Donnelly
Michelle Donnelly is the President and CEO of PlusONE Parents, a ministry devoted to helping single parents overcome overwhelm to rebuild God-empowered lives and raise up a new generation. A mother of three, Michelle is also the host of The Christian Single Moms Podcast and author of Safe Haven…
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119. I Surrender All ( Sort of)- Interview with Michelle Lazurek
It is easy to say we surrender it all to you God but do we? This week we interviewed Michelle S Lazurek, she is a Multi-genre award winning author, literary agent and certified writing coach, Twelve time award winning author including a two- time Children's Book of the Year and Article of the…
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118. Anti Human Trafficking - Guest Tania Andre Montanez
It is Human Trafficking Awareness month and we wanted to share our guest Tania Andre Montanez story with you. Tania Andre Montanez is an Anti-Human Trafficking Missionary and #Churchtoo Child Sexual Abuse Survivor who travels throughout the U.S. and internationally with her non-profit, "The…
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117. New Year, New Goals- Interview with Corie Clark
We are so excited to start this year out with a interview with our friend Corie Clark. Corie is a entrepreneur, founder of purpose babe and simplicity society and she helps women find their God given purpose. We asked her to be on today to talk about goals, now you all know we believe in setting...
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116. Religious Abuse- Part 2 with Sunny Cain
Last week Sunny shared Part 1 of her story, Sunny shares how God used her story to help others in their journey. Go take a listen! Connect with our guest https://www.instagram.com/sunnycain/ Don't Forget to join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup...
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115. Spiritual Abuse- Interview with Sunny Cain
This is Part One of a Two Part Series on the Story of Sunny Cain and Spiritual Abuse. She candidly shares her story and how she has overcome and is helping others in their faith journey. Sunny Cain is a catalytic communicator who "brings the sunshine" wherever she goes. A dynamic leader who…
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114. When God Seems Silent
Have you ever felt like God is silent? How can we hear his voice and not question what we know what he has spoken to us. We discuss our journey with doubt and disappointments and how we can hear His voice even in ways we may not understand. Don't Forget to join our Facebook Group...
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113. Fear- What's on the other side?
What is on the other side of fear? If we allow fear to dictate our circumstances we can get stuck and become stagnant. This week we discuss how to overcome fear and what is on the other side when we step out in faith. Don't Forget to join our Facebook Group...
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112. Divorce and the Church Part 2- Interview Stacy Green
Part 2 of Divorce and the Church! Stacy shares the rest of her story and Gods incredible grace in a dark season of her life! Stacy is a divorcee', Mom to her beautiful 25 year old daughter and mentor to women going through the divorce journey. Raised in church and a long time believer, Stacy has…
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111. Divorce and the Church- Stacy Green Interview
Stacy is a divorcee', Mom to her beautiful 25 year old daughter and mentor to women going through the divorce journey. Raised in church and a long time believer, Stacy has a passion to help unmask the shame that women can sometimes feel in the church community when going through a divorce. We…
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110. Lets Talk About Sex and the Church- Part 2 Interview with Shellie Kennedy
Last week we tackled a tough topic of Sex and the Church, this week we dive deeper into Shellie's story! You won't want to miss Part 2 of this interview with Shellie Kennedy. Follow our Guest https://www.instagram.com/100percentcrowned/ Follow us Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli...
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109. Lets Talk About Sex and the Church Part 1- Interview with Shellie Kennedy
* This episode may not be suitable for all audiences We had the honor of interviewing Shellie Kennedy in a two part series about sex and the church. We get very honest about her story and how God redeemed it. Shellie Kennedy is a life-long Christ follower. She has served in church ministry the...
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108. Grace and Forgiveness
How do we forgive and show grace others and ourselves? Join us this week as we discuss this very important topic. Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/ https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez www.rhondavelez.com...
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107. Finding Your God Given Purpose
In this episode we talk to Micaela about her own life journey and how she is passionate about helping women find their God given purpose. Micaela is a Wife, Mother, Podcaster, Faith-Filled Mujer, Founder of The Fearless Mujer Podcast and Fearless Mujer Mentoring Program, and CEO of Fearless Mujer...
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106. The Tension in Transitions
This week we are discussing transition seasons in our life. We all encounter transitions in our lives. How do we get through them and trust that God is working through it? Join us by listening this week! We know you will enjoy this episode. Don't Forget to join our Facebook Group...
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105. Recovering Perfectionist- Shelly Tyson
Shelley is a self-proclaimed recovering perfectionist, lover of Jesus, and entrepreneur. She is a professional pianist by trade, owns a skincare business, and runs an online community and coaching business for women of faith in entrepreneurship. Shelley is passionate about seeing other women...
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104. Beauty for Ashes- Interview with April Katherman-Redgrave
April Katherman-Redgrave is an author, speaker, blogger, and founder of Beauty for Our Ashes Ministry. As the surviving widow of fallen San Jose Police Motors Officer Michael J. Katherman, April experienced unimaginable brokenness and despair but also witnessed how God redeemed a terrible…
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103. Empathy
Empathy is our topic this week. It's easy to be sympathetic but empathy can often be hard. We discuss how to be more empathetic and what God says about it. So grab your favorite drink and join us! Facebook Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/...
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102. Your Not Finished- Interview with Deb DeArmond
We had an opportunity to interview the very talented Deb DeArmond she is an author, a speaker, and relationship coach—helping others improve their interactions at work and at home. Her first book, Related by Chance, Family by Choice: Transforming Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law Relationships…
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101. Born with Purpose- Interview with Cecilia Rubio
Cecilia Rubio-Watkins is a daughter, sister, wife, mother and motivational speaker to families. Raised in church; she leads worship and teaches in her community. Cecilia can be found leading weekly prayer and encouraging families via her Facebook and Instagram social media page "Your Household"....
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100. Celebrating our 100th Episode
We can't believe that we are at our 100th Episode! We had no idea that when we started this podcast it would take us on a journey to help other women. Sharing our own journeys and struggles have helped other women get honest and find purpose in their lives. We celebrate with all of our 24 Carat...
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99. Let's Get Rawthentic- Interview with Eric and Rylie
We had the opportunity this week to interview Eric and Rylie they are the hosts of Rawthentic Radio, a podcast about real conversations most people won't have. Their honesty and vulnerability about Christianity and life was refreshing and insightful. We know you will enjoy this episode. Follow…
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98. The Thoughts In Our Head
This week we decided to chat about "The Thoughts In Our Head" , we wanted to just have a honest conversation about how life has been and share our journey over the last 7 months. We are learning to lean into our stories that are evolving and wanted to share this with our 24 Carat Tribe. We know...
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97. Uncovering Mental Health Stigma- Interview with Andrea Nyberg
We had the opportunity to speak to Andrea M Nyberg, she is a wife and mom passionate about helping you reframe your faith, motherhood and mental health with a both/and mindset. As a Christian who's struggled through the shame and confusion around "having the power of the Holy Spirit" yet feeling...
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96. Leading a Significant Life- Interview with Jen Jones
We had a great conversation with Jen Jones about leading a significant life. Jen Jones is the founder and CEO of Jen Jones Direct LLC, and creative architect of the Significant Conference. Through her books, courses, conferences and Significant Life groups, she equips and empowers women to create...
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95. Season of Waiting- Interview with Samantha Morgan
We had a great interview with Samantha Morgan, who loves to encourage women with biblical truth. As an infertility survivor, adoptive mom, and founder of Rush to Hope Ministries she serves women through their own waiting seasons; bringing a biblical perspective to the whys, the hows, and the what...
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94. Finding Hope In Hopeless Seasons
April was the National month of hope, it celebrates the power of hope. In this episode Phylis and Rhonda talk about finding hope when we are in hopeless seasons. We hope this episode encourages and inspires you! Sparkle on! ✨ Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli…
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93. Postpartum Depression- Interview with Stefanie Rodriguez
We had to privilege to interview Stefanie Rodriguez, she shared her journey with postpartum depression. According to verywell.com, One in seven women experiences postpartum depression. Many women feel they need to suffer in silence,Stefanie wants to bring awareness by sharing her story with…
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Let's get real, life is hard! 24 Carat is a podcast where we talk about the good and bad things in life. We have transparent conversations about how to emerge as pure gold in the midst of adversity. We are going to laugh, cry and get real about all things life. Join me as I talk to some incredible guests about how they have overcome and emerged as pure gold!
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