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In this episode, I get the privilege and honor to connect with my dear friend Elizabeth Watkins who just recently published her first book, The Maine Thing. Join us as we chat about her STORY. I find this podcast especially powerful, because it illustrates the importance of our stories and how in telling them we have the opportunity to change other people's lives.  You can find Elizabeth on Facebook by searching for her business page under "Elizabeth Reed Watkins." You can purchase a copy of Elizabeth's book by searchign for it on Amazon - "The Maine Thing" by Elizabeth Reed Watkins. Thank you to the amazing Christian artist, Miles Minnick, for allowing me to use his song, "W.Y.T" for this podcast. Be sure to check him out on Instagram @miles.minnick.  

Grief is a powerful emotion that every human being has had to come face to face with. The question is - how do we handle it? In this podcast, I speak with Jess Lohmeyer about the unspeakable grief that she has had to face in her life, loosing a child. Many of us say..."I can't imagine." Well, no we can't, unless we have been through this painful situation ourselves. Join me as Jess shares the rawest parts of herself and how she walked through and walks through the pain of her daughter's loss in her life. What I admire most about Jess, is that despite the despair that has come, she has fought for her family, heart and mind. She is a testament of what overcoming looks like. She is an inspriation to me and I hope that she is to you, too! Be sure to check out Jess's blog about her healing journey: http://heatherfaithlohmeyer.blogspot.com/2018/02/life-doesnt-have-to-be-perfect-to-be.html?m=1 Thank you to the amazing Christian artist, Miles Minnick, for allowing me to use his song, "W.Y.T" for this podcast. Be sure to check him out on Instagram @miles.minnick.

A self-taught online reseller and Instagram influencer, Renee Suiter, got a rude awakening when she decided to cross her initial boundaries with relation to her business online. After speaking up boldly about her beliefs, she ended up on the receiving end of the cancel culture that permeates our society today. There was grief, sadness and mourning, but in the end Renee says that the experience only made her and her faith stronger.  Join me as Renee and I discuss the importance of integrating faith and business and how we can do it in a way that does not alienate others, but allows us to continue to stand for what we believe in.  Be sure to give Renee a follow on Instagram @faithdrivenidentity.  

Years ago, Jamie and I would sit in her living room chatting about God, life, motherhood and alcohol. We pressed in, seeking Godly wisdom from one another, in an effort to find answers. All these years later and hundreds of miles apart, I noticed that Jamie is on a journey of sobriety and sharing with others about it publicly. What courage and strength that takes! I was so thrilled to hear more about her journey to sobriety and I wanted to share it with all of you. In this podcast, Jamie opens up her heart about her path and how she is living on the other side. I found it compelling, convicting, and insightful.  I do want to note that I don't believe that complete sobriety is the "answer" for everyone…but I do believe that God does have a standard for alcohol in our lives that is unique to all of us. What is yours? Perhaps the beautiful vulnerability in this podcast and on Jamie's Instagram will further lead you to answers you are looking for. You can find Jamie on Instagram @sobermindedmom. Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song, W.Y.T for the intro song to the Fierce Women Podcast – be sure to check Miles out on Instagram @miles.minnick.

Want to know what gets me up in the morning? This podcast will tell you. Recently I feel like I have come home to a warm meal and a fire after a quest across a desert wasteland. Business can feel like that sometimes...you push and push and push...only to feel like something is missing.  Well, for me, it was God. Stuck in my self-reliance and pressures of business, I took my eyes off God. Not in defiance, but in survival.  I love how my current journey relates to Chapter 4 in The Magic Of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz, PH.D. We can think big, but we can think even bigger with God. Purchase a copy of this book on Amazon today here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671646788?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song "W.Y.T" for this podcast, be sure to check him out on Instagram @miles.minnick.

What a special conversation with one of the most authentic and deep-thinking human beings in my sphere. Join me this week as I chat with Kristen Massey about her journey onto and in the mission field. In the midst of leaving the community she has only ever known; Kristen has found a way to thrive in missions and create new community where she is. If you have a heart for missions and you feel God stirring in your heart about missions, this podcast is for you. Huge shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song, W.Y.T, for this podcast - be sure to check out Miles on Instagram @miles.minnick. 

Join me and my guest this week, Donna Carlson, as we explore the importance of mental health wellbeing. In her current book, Crazy As Usual, Donna unpacks a fictional relationship between two women - one a young executive and one a retired CEO. In the book, they meet on Fridays at 5 to talk about life's challenges and discuss the "mental monkey chatter" that they battle which limits their true potential.  Donna has a passion for women and desires to see them all reach their potential in life, and part of that she believes, is achieved by taming the mental chaos that so many of us have to manage. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom or a business executive, this podcast and book are for you. To find out more about Crazy As Usual and the schedule for Fridays at 5 click here. Connect with Donna on Instagram @crazy_as_usual67. Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use W.Y.T for this podcast intro/outro song, be sure to check out Miles on Instagram @miles.minnick.

There is always power amid a broken story. I was taken back by Sara when I chatted with her on the phone one day, not about her painful past, but by her passion. There is a fire in the belly of Sara, and I wanted to push into that more. Join me for this incredible podcast as Sara dives deep into her painful up brining and shares all about how she found God during her darkest valleys. Pushed away by her mother, deserted by her father and yet she progressively chose and continues to choose a life of excellence. Sara is on fire about PURPOSE and that everyone on this earth has one. Do you find yourself doubting your purpose? Perhaps this podcast with Sara can help ignite the flame that is lit within your soul. Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use "W.Y.T" for this podcast, be sure to check him out on Instagram @miles.minnick.

Join me this week as I chat with Keri Denison - an incredibly talented worship leader at New Life Church - as she dialogues about her journey from a stage of self-exaltation to a stage for God's glory. I am so humbled by Keri's vulnerability as she shares her passion for the performing arts and her desire to take back this talent for the Kingdom of God. After a crushing blow in college, Keri's world was turned upside down. She was faced with the Lord's calling on her life and to follow it, she had to disassemble and re-build her identity outside of a world she had known since she was a child. It is powerful, moving and touching.  You can follow Keri on Instagram @kjdenison. Big shout out to @miles.minnick for allowing me to use W.Y.T for the Fierce Women podcast as our intro/outro song. Be sure to give Miles a follow!

"The Magic of Thinking Big" by David J. Schwartz, PH.D. is one of the best books I have read. I recommend everyone purchase this book and read it. I believe in this book so much, that I want to share a cliff notes version of this book for you on the Fierce Women Podcast.  Chapter 3, Build Confidence & Destory Fear, breaks down how we can work to build confidence. And in the confidence we build, we can work to destroy any fears that have been holding us back from our best selves.  Join me as I unpack powerful lessons that can be learned from this amazing book! Purchase a copy of this book on Amazon today here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671646788?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song "W.Y.T" for this podcast, be sure to check him out on Instagram @miles.minnick.

"The Magic of Thinking Big" by David J. Schwartz, PH.D. is one of the best books I have read. I recommend everyone purchase this book and read it. I believe in this book so much, that I want to share a cliff notes version of this book for you on the Fierce Women Podcast.  Chapter 2, Cure Yourself of Excusitis, The Failure Disease, is all about how excuses do and will hold us back from what we're designed to do. It's time to stop making excuses and pushing forward toward your dreams! Join me as I unpack powerful lessons that can be learned from this amazing book! Purchase a copy of this book on Amazon today here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671646788?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song "W.Y.T" for this podcast, be sure to check him out on Instagram @miles.minnick.

Over the course of the last several months, I have been lead to gain a new appreciation and understanding of how important wives and mothers are in the home. Join me as I unpack our importance in my wonderful conversation with Lindsay St Gelais. Lindsay is passionate about all things family - motherhood, togetherness, homebirth, hospitality, writing, homeschooling, relationship building and more. In this conversation, we bring her passions together and unpack how we can walk out our calling as wives and mothers in a purposeful but manageable way. Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use "W.Y.T" as my intro and outro song, check out Miles on Instagram now @miles.minnick.

"The Magic of Thinking Big" by David J. Schwartz, PH.D. is one of the best books I have read. I recommend everyone purchase this book and read it. I believe in this book so much, that I want to share a cliff notes version of this book for you on the Fierce Women Podcast.  Chapter 1, Believe You Can Succeed and You Will, is all about unpacking the rudimentary principle of belief and the power it holds in our lives. Without belief, you can't have success, which Swartz points out everyone wants.  Join me as I unpack powerful lessons that can be learned from this amazing book! Purchase a copy of this book on Amazon today here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671646788?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song "W.Y.T" for this podcast, be sure to check him out on Instagram @miles.minnick.

Meet Marti Krause, my right hand woman at Savour Clothing. Marti and I have worked with each other for over 1 year now. As an entrepreneur who has been on my own for 23 years now, brining others alongside me to work in my business has been a delightful learning curve. In this podcast, Marti and I share a story about how she overcame a challenge in our working relationship with strength, grace, and vigor. It's a fun story that I think you will love to hear, and I pray that Marti can inspire you to push through setbacks in your life and strive to thrive.  Be sure to follow my wonderful friend and partner in crime on Facebook at Marti Krause. Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song, "W.Y.T" for the Fierce Women Podcast. Be sure to check Miles out on Instagram @miles.minnick.

Get ready to meet Shayleen Smith, one of the most wise 29 year olds you will ever meet. Not long after Shayleen and I met, we realized we have a lot in common. We are both "NFJ"s on the Meyers-Briggs test, she an extrovert and me an introvert. Shayleen has this amazing power to SEE people. And one of the most compelling things about her is that she lives STORY. It started as a child when her imgaination got swept up in Disney movies and the power of story translates into how she lives her life today. She is a lover of people and the children's pastor at New Life Church - East in Colorado Springs. Join us as we chat about how Disney inspired her at a young age and how she continues to look for the "story" in the lives of others. Be sure to follow Shayleen on Instagram @storyshayleen.

Tara Seegers is a nationally recognized financial advisor by Forbes as a Top Women In-State Wealth Advisor for 2023, and a Top Next Gen Wealth Advisor in 2022.  In this podcast, Tara shares her passion for helping her clients bring order to their financial chaos. We chat about life and then dive into 3 valuable principles about managing money, well. Learn how these three principles will help you financially and how you can implement them immediately. To reach out to Tara, visit her website at https://us.rbcwealthmanagement.com/tara.seegers or call her at (970) 631-3786. Huge shout out to Miles Minnick and allowing me to use W.Y.T for this podcast, be sure to follow him on Instagram @miles.minnick. The 2022 "Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors & Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" award was announced August 2022. Data as of 3/31/2022. SHOOK considered advisors born in 1983 or later with a minimum 4 years as an advisor. Advisors have: built their own practices and lead their teams; joined teams and are viewed as future leadership; or a combination of both. Ranking algorithm is based on qualitative measures: telephone and in-person interviews to measure best practices, client retention, industry experience, credentials, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, such as: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. SHOOK's research and rankings provide opinions intended to help investors choose the right financial advisor and are not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client's experience. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Neither Forbes nor SHOOK Research receive compensation in exchange for placement on the ranking. For more information, please see www.SHOOKresearch.com. SHOOK is a registered trademark of SHOOK Research, LLC. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor's future performance. The 2023 Forbes "Top Women Wealth Advisors" and "Top Women Wealth Advisors Best-in-State" award was announced February 2023. Data as of 9/30/2022. The award was developed by SHOOK Research and is based on in-person and telephone due diligence meetings to evaluate each advisor qualitatively, a major component of a ranking algorithm that includes: client retention, industry experience, review of compliance records, firm nominations; and quantitative criteria, including: assets under management and revenue generated for their firms. Investment performance is not a criterion because client objectives and risk tolerances vary, and advisors rarely have audited performance reports. Rankings are based on the opinions of SHOOK Research, LLC and not indicative of future performance or representative of any one client's experience. The financial advisor does not pay a fee to be considered for or to receive this award. This award does not evaluate the quality of services provided to clients. This is not indicative of this financial advisor's future performance. For more information: www.SHOOKresearch.com. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, registered investment adviser and Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC.

Join Ashley and I as we talk business - Ashley is a local business owner, mom, wife and friend. And she has built an amazing local consignment store here in Colorado Springs and is heavily involved in the community. In this interview which I set out to be lighthearted and fun, I found myself awe-struck with the amazing business sense that Ashley brought to the table about entrepreneurship and how to get started in business for yourself - today! Listen and gain 3 steps to start in business today without a $100K loan or loads of capital. It's a must hear! You can follow Ashley and her amazing store on Instagram @ashleys.attic. Also, big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use W.Y.T - be sure to check him out on Instagram too @miles.minnick.

I had so much fun with Jordyn this week talking about body types and how important it is for us women to dress for our body types. No body is created equal and your body is beautiful. Clothes are not the problem. The solution is finding clothing that works BEST for your body. Once you figure out your body type and how to dress it, then you can rummage through your closet and weed out what isn't working any more.  Join me as we talk body types, closet clean outs and more.  You can find Jordyn on Instagram @slowithjo. Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use "W.Y.T" for this podcast, be sure to check out Miles Minnick on Instagram @miles.minnick. 

Sit down with Melisa and I for a coffee date! Melisa and I have met briefly through mutual friends but have never had a chance to sit down and chat about life, motherhood, business and faith. Melisa is passionate about women and seeing them live out their God-given purpose. In addition to living her mission, she is living out her latest dream in helping women bring purpose and beauty to their spaces. She loves to come into your space and help you create comfort and beauty with what you already have! She calls herself an interior redesigner and home stager. You can find Melisa on Instagram @livewelldesign and on her website at https://www.livewell-design.com. Thank you to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song, "W.Y.T" for this podcast. You can find Miles on Instagram @miles.minnick.

On a recent run with my friend Prudence, we got on the topic of motivation and faith. Why is it that some people just to have more motivation than others? Why do some people seem to just "have it" and others don't? The fact is that motivation is not a characteristic that people are born with, it's a trait that is developed over time. Join Prudence and I as we discuss how one grows in motivation and keeps it for the long run.  Be sure to follow my adventure seeking and photographically talented friend, Prudence on Instagram @prudy1987. Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use W.Y.T for the Fierce Women Podcast, be sure to follow Miles on Instagram @miles.minnick

This week I had so much fun chatting with my long time friend and past personal trainer in the gym, Taylor Chuckran. Taylor taught me to lift heavy and eat right. Taylor is a mix of wit, beauty and smarts. With 13 years in the fitness industry, Taylor brings some awesome wisdom to the conversation. A busy mother of two little ones, Taylor is also in the midst of starting up an online fitness business in her basement. Join us as she shares about her fitness journey, the myths about fitness she has debunked and what the most important elements in our fitness journey. You can find Taylor on Instagram @taysim05. Shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use "W.Y.T" for the Fierce Podcast. Thank you Miles! Be sure to check Miles out on Instagram @miles.minnick.

For years, I feared color in my wardrobe. I did not like to stand out. I did not like attention; I gravitated toward black. Yet over the course of the last 5 years, I have learned to embrace color and the JOY that it brings me. Much of my shift has been inspired by "colorful and fierce" women around me. In this podcast, I am joined by Khrystian Lews ("Christian") - a style and beauty enthusiast. Join me as she shares about her "color" journey. A stay at home mom in yoga leggings now fashionista and CEO of her home. Khrysitan takes her Instagram audience through her journey to where she is today by making funny reels about motherhood and yoga leggings. She pushes her followers to get up, get dressed and put on make-up! It's a great conversation that is sure to inspire you! Be sure to follow Khyristian on Instagram at @freespirit_glam. Also, check out Miles Minnick, the artist featured in the intro and outro with his song, W.Y.T - find Miles on Instagram @miles.minnick. Show Correction: Khrystian mentioned that the science is called Embodied Cognition; she meant to say "Enclothed" Cognition. 

Join me as I chat with Elisa Clark. Elisa is an accidental entrepreneur, wife and mom of four kiddos. She and I chat about motherhood and entrepreneurship and the "dance" of how to balance it all. She offers great insights and perspectives on how she got started with a family and how she maintains it all. Year over year, she and her partners have continued to build and improve the business into a thriving seasonal event.  Forrest Bend is a family friendly event that happens seasonally during Christmas time featuring a family corral, tractor ride, nativity play and cozy barn for some downtime. You can learn more by visiting their website at https://www.forestbendfarm.com or you can follow them on Instagram @forestbendfarm.  Also, huge shout out to Miles Minnick for his generosity in sharing his song, W.Y.T, for the Fierce intro and outro song. Be sure to follow Miles on Instagram @miles.minnick.

Discipline is a SKILL not a characteristic that we are born with. Do you feel like you lack discipline in your life? I have good news for you, it is something you can have in your life through consistent daily action.  Join me as I chat with Bethany Palmer - Bethany has been a wife for 25 years and mom to 2 sons at the Air Force Academy. She has built and sold 3 financial companies and authored 5 books. Bethany and her husband are the developers of the 5 Money Personalities. She has had several TV appearances and is a pro behind the camera. At 53, Bethany decided to use the other side of her brain and went back to school and now has a thriving interior design business. Let's just say that Bethany knows all about discipline. Join us as we discuss key ways that you too can learn how to implement discipline in your life. You can connect with Bethany on Instagram at @interiorsbybethany or on her website at www.interiorsbybethany.com. HUGE shout out to Miles Minnick for the intro/outro song W.Y.T - connect with Miles on Instagram @miles.minnick.  

Pivot. Picture it...everything is going great and then boom, you're hit with something and you have to change directions. When you are accustomed to moving in a certain direction, pivoting can feel terrifying. Yet, in business and in life, pivoting is essential to growth.  Join me as I talk to Jessica Thompson, a former pastor to now an Arbonne rock star. She is ranked in the top percent worldwide. Her and I chat about her switch from pastor to entrepreneur and what her rewards and challenges have been. She made a pivot and it paid off. Are you at that crossroad in life, trying to figure out whether to pivot or not? Join us for some motivation and inspiration. Connect with Jessica on Instagram @jessicabenderthompson. Message her if you have more questions about Arbonne and getting connected. Also, huge shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song, W.Y.T - be sure to follow Miles on Instagram @miles.minnick.

It seems that there is almost always a paradigm shift in most adults lives from childhood to adulthood. As a child, we believe we can be anyone and do anything only to have our dreams squashed by our circumstances. Yet! It is my belief that it doesn't stop there. That our circumstances DON'T have to define us and we DO have the ability to capture back the dream that God has placed in all of us.  Join me as I speak with Becky Harling, a sought-out author and speaker, as she shares with me her wisdom on how we can speak life and truth into those around us when it comes to their callings and dreams.  You can connect with Becky on Instagram @beckyharling or you can visit her website and find a list of all the wonderful resources she has written at www.beckyharling.com. Big shout out to Mr. Miles Minnick, someone who didn't know me, was rising to the top in the Christian hip hop world and said YES to me about using his song W.Y.T on this podcast. His humility and true care for improving the lives around him is evident. You can find Miles on Instagram @miles.minnick. 

Join myself, Katelyn, and Alli as we dissect the question: How can we walk in our calling? It goes beyond our hopes and dreams. To achieve hopes and dreams, you have to start with a core set of higher character traits. By living these character traits consistently, I believe that there is blessing and our calling on the other "side."  We're all called for a purpose. We're all different people. No one person is better than another or "more capable" of achieving their dreams. It comes down to consistent execution of a set of character traits and leaning into the wisdom of God. By aligning ourselves with these four character traits, I do believe we can make leaps and bounds toward our purpose, dream and calling. Be sure to follow Alli on Instagram @allijhunter.  Also, big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song, "W.Y.T" for the intro, be sure to give him a follow on Instagram @miles.minnick. Feel free to send me your questions or desired topics to [email protected].  Also, check out the loads of scripture below regarding the character traits discussed on the show: Trait #1 Daniel 6:3, Philippians 4:8, Titus 2:7, I Peter 2:9 Trait #2 Titus 2:12, Matthew 5:6, Proverbs 4:18 Trait #3 Mich 6:8, Psalm 33:5, Psalm 106:3, Psalm 82:3 Trait #4 Hebrews 12:11, Proverbs 12:1. 1 Corinthians 9:27, Proverbs 29:15, Titus 1:8

Each of us view circumstances in our lives through a lens or lenses that we have set up due to things that we believe or experiences that we have had and set a belief to. Consider these lenses like an identity or a reoccurring narrative that we play in our heads. These lenses are the filters through which we see all circumstances. That is why one circumstance may negatively affect one person and not another. Some circumstances my trigger you and not me. So, how can we bend or shape these lenses so that circumstances that have destroyed us in the past no longer have the power to do so? Join me as I discuss this topic with my friend and nanny, Annalese Edwards. She brings us her life story and how it has shaped the way she sees the world at the young age of 21.  To connect with Annalese, you can find her on Instagram @annalesegrace. Thank you for Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song as my intro/outro. Be sure to check Miles out on Instagram @miles.minnick.  And please, be sure to SHARE THE SHOW. Thank you for your support and love and remember - BE FIERCE!

Fierce is on a mission to see every woman succeed in all she puts her mind to. Too many times, we allow the world's definition of us hold us back from where God has called us to step out. In order to step into God's call on our life, we have to be FIERCE. In Episode #1, join Katelyn and Alli as they dialogue about what it looks like to be a rule breaker and a rule follower and how those personalities shape our view of the future and how we approach our dreams. As you reflect on the discussion, perhaps you will uncover limits that you have allowed the world to put on you. What limiting beliefs are you living by and how are they stealing your God-given purpose?  Listen to more episodes of Fierce by visiting http://fiercewomenpodcast.com. Be sure to give the amazing Alli Hunter a follow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/allison.j.hunter.14.  A big THANK YOU to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song, W.Y.T, for this podcast. Be sure to follow Miles on Instgram @miles.minnick and listen to more of his music on iTunes & Spotify. You can also find him at https://milesminnick.com.