Girl live, love, be.
by Margaret Smith-Williams
Girl live, love, be is a faith-based podcast for women who crave honest conversations about life, love, and becoming whole while walking with Jesus Christ. Hosted by Margaret Smith-Williams, each episode feels like a heart-to-heart with a friend—real stories, laughter, and Holy Spirit–led encouragement for women learning to live right, love right, and be right.
Episodes
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What Are You Looking Forward To?
In this episode, Margaret reflects on a simple question the Holy Spirit asked her just days before her birthday. What began as a question about birthday plans became a much deeper conversation about grief, joy, hope, and making room for the future. Through personal reflections and a few gentle...
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Girl, What Happened?
What happened to the girl who believed her life could be bigger than she imagined? In this episode, Margaret reflects on realizing that somewhere between responsibility, survival, sacrifice, and simply making it through life, she stopped dreaming. Not because she stopped believing in God—but...
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The Safety Patrol
Who's safety patrolling your life? In this follow-up to Well Lit & Well Monitored, Margaret explores the people God places in our lives to help protect, encourage, correct, and cover us. Through childhood memories, Scripture, and personal stories, she reflects on why we were never meant to…
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Well Lit & Well Monitored
Three weeks after moving to Oklahoma, the Holy Spirit spoke four simple words to Margaret: "You are safe." What began as a journal entry became an invitation to rethink what true safety really means—not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and relationally. In this episode,...
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It Has To Be Enough
In this episode, Margaret shares a powerful moment from her quiet time when the Holy Spirit challenged her to stop measuring her life by accomplishments, recognition, or visible results and instead settle her heart in a simple truth: Listening to God's voice has to be enough. Following God's…
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The Two "C's"
After a few quiet weeks of navigating grief, transition, exhaustion, and personal reflection, Margaret returns to the mic with a simple instruction from God: “Just show up.” In this deeply personal episode, she reflects on the two things she believes God is calling her to in this season: Calling...
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Uncle Stanley
In this episode, Margaret pauses the ongoing story of her family’s transition from South Florida to Oklahoma to acknowledge a life-changing loss. Nearly three weeks ago, her Uncle Stanley — a constant presence through every stage of her 41 years — passed away. More than an uncle, he was like a...
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Fast Forward A Few Hours
In this episode, Margaret continues with a real-time reflection from her journal during her family’s transition from Florida to Oklahoma. The morning begins in quiet time, anchored in Proverbs 3:5–6, asking God for guidance, grace, and direction — and leaving strengthened, confident that God has...
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Grandma Becky's China Cabinet
Over the last few episodes, Margaret has been sharing the story of her family’s transition from South Florida to Oklahoma. One of the questions she hears most often is: How did you know it was God speaking? How did you know what to do next? How did you recognize the timing and the shifting of...
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Good & Perfect Gifts
In this episode, Margaret continues the conversation about her family’s transition from Florida to Oklahoma and reflects on something we don’t talk about enough: what it feels like when God asks you to leave good and perfect gifts behind. She shares honestly about the emotions that come with...
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I Know What I Heard!
In this episode, Margaret picks up where the previous episode, Girl, Where You Been? left off and shares the rest of the story behind the moments after God asked her family to move across the country. With honesty and heart, she opens up about the questions she had for God, the emotions she…
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Girl, where you been?
After stepping away from the mic for over a year, Margaret thought this podcast chapter might be closed. But she’s backkkk (because when Jesus speaks, she listens) and recording from a completely new season of life—yes, literally. In this episode, she reflects on the hiatus, obedience, and...
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Countdown to 40 Featuring Julene Wade
Margaret's countdown to 40 continues with her dear sister friend, Julene Wade! Julene, the therapist of Margaret's friend group, reminds Margaret of the concept of boundaries and her desires for Margaret to enter into a season of "receiving." For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Countdown to 40 Featuring Shonquila Thomas
Margaret's countdown to 40 continues with her longest friend of almost 25 years, Ms. Shonquila Thomas!!! Shon gives Margaret some invaluable advice on granting herself grace and growing in the capacity of her uniqueness. Shon and Margaret also reminisce on Shon practically moving into Margaret's...
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Countdown to 40 Featuring Delisha E. Brown
The countdown to 40 has begun!!!! To celebrate this epic and exciting milestone, Margaret invites her sister friends (aged 40+) to share their advice and well wishes for her upcoming 40th birthday. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Volume 14
Margaret shares how the Holy Spirit uses a 3AM wake up call from her son and his piano jazz playlist to remind her of the importance of staying focused. She also shares that the key to 17 years of marriage is having your own blanket:) For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Respect My Mind
A mind is a terrible thing to clutter.....In this episode, Margaret speaks on the personal strategies she uses to preserve a right and respected mind. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Bare Minimum Season
Sometimes, bare minimum will just have to do! In this episode, Margaret unpacks how she has operated at maximum capacity for nearly 2 decades and how the time has come for her to slow it down. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Church Friend
Margaret recounts just a smidge of the best weekend ever - a girls trip to Chicago celebrating her 39th birthday. She reflects on the the beauty of her individual uniqueness and the gift of friendship. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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What If....What Now??
In this mini episode, Margaret professes her infinite love for Tulsa, Oklahoma, her me-cation epiphanies, and her desire to be content with the "now." For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Mom Break: Dancing Queen
In this mini mom break episode, Margaret is "yet holding on to God's unchanging hands!" She speaks of her noncommittal to television shows, recommendation of Netflix's Firefly Lane, inspiration from Abba's "Dancing Queen," and the necessity of enjoying life at age 39.5. For inquiries, please…
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Black Family Reunion Vibes & Angels Among Us
In this mini mom break episode, Margaret speaks of the joy she found in Spotify's Black Family Reunion playlists and the angels in human form among us. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Share Your Heart, Not Yo' Food!
In this mini mom break episode, Margaret shares the inspiration she gleaned from a podcast episode by the Mcknights of Magnolia. She encourages moms to share their hearts, challenges, and victories. She also provides her fail-proof method on how mom's can avoid sharing their favorite foods with...
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It Takes A Village To Raise A Woman: Calling
On the third installment of her "It Takes A Village To Raise A Woman" series, Margaret sits down with her dear sister friend, Meagan Jackson, to discuss the importance of woman recognizing the assignments and people they are "called" to. From creating a whole nursing school from scratch to being...
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It Takes a Village To Raise A Woman: Covering
On the second installment of her "It Takes A Village To Raise A Woman" series, Margaret sits down with her dear sister friend, Louann Nealy, to discuss a woman's covering. From regular doctor visits to being plugged into a local church home to having a licensed therapist on speed dial, Margaret…
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Mom Break: Coffee into Dirt & Yoga Pants
In this mini Mom Break episode, Margaret breaks down how the Lord has turned coffee into dirt, her MC Hammer yoga pants, and God's attention to the details of our lives. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Mom Break: Tiny Houses & Support Groups
In this mini episode of Margaret's new Mom Break series, she speaks of running away to a tiny house community, joining a parent support group, and Fenty skin care. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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"Intro: It Takes A Village To Raise A Woman"
Kids are important, but women need villages, too! IJS. There is no way that you can be the woman...daughter, sister, wife, mother, friend, career woman, or even stay saved without a village supporting you! In the intro to the new series, It Takes A Village To Raise A Woman, Margaret reflects on…
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"Imma Stay Saved....."
With every new year, comes a new focus.... new goals...new desires. Despite all of the things that Margaret can aim to accomplish, her only desire is to "stay saved." For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Confessions of A Mean Mom
Margaret is back from a long awaited hiatus with a new series, "These are my confessions....." Within this episode she dives into her confessions as a mean mom. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Tired As A Mother.......
Creator & Host, Margaret Smith-Williams discusses the overwhelming "can't stop, won't stop, non stop-ness of motherhood"!! Podcast Music Credit: DJ Quads For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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I Don't Have A Plan..........
In this episode, Margaret, transparently speaks about her absence from the podcast world. She explores her personal experiences and reminds her listeners that it is ok not to have a plan. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Mind Yo' Biznessssss!!!
Sometimes you just need to mind yo' biznessssssss!!!! Margaret Smith-Williams and her high school sister-friend, Ms. Shon Thomas, dive into the 3Cs - Criticism, Comparison, & Control - that prevent us from staying in our own lanes. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Hey Momma, You're Not Alone!!!
Margaret and her sister-friend, Mrs. Louann Nealy, set out to remind moms of the beauty, responsibility, and community of motherhood! For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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The Friendship Collective: The Friendship of Marriage
On the last episode of the Friendship Collective Series, Margaret talks about friendship in marriage with none other than her husband, Jelani Williams. Together they discuss their foundation of friendship, if spouses must be BFFs, and if friends of the opposite sex are acceptable in their…
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The Friendship Collective:The Sacrifice of Friendship
Margaret continues her Summer Friendship Collective Series with her sister-friend, Ms. Edwige Delva. Together they discuss the "Sacrifice of Friendship", lessons that friendship has taught them, and the importance of being intentional and extending grace in friendships. For inquiries, please…
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The Friendship Collective: Accountability
Margaret continues her Summer Friendship Collective Series with her two girlfriends, Mrs. Meagan Jackson and Mrs. Jessica Mcknight.The girls discuss accountability, juggling long distance friendships, the differences among each other, group chats, and servanthood in friendship. For inquiries,...
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The Friendship Collective: Group Friendships
Margaret continues her summer Friendship Collective series with a conversation with her sister-friends of a combined 14 years: Louann Nealy, Janelle Smith, and Julene Wade. Margaret and the girls discuss their individual contributions to the group, the importance of a group chat, the lessons...
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The Friendship Collective: Longevity
Margaret begins her summer Friendship Collective series with a conversation with her sister-friend of nearly 20 years, Simone Roman. Margaret and Simone discuss the importance of inner contentment, how their expectations of friends have changed over the years, #nonewfriends, and what it takes to...
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Ain't Nobody Like Our Momma
In honor of Mother's Day, Margaret and her sister, Ashley, recount a few of the life lessons their mom has taught them. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Holdin' To His Hand
Margaret has an informal, jumbled, heart to heart with her listeners regarding her personal feelings and experiences surrounding COVID-19. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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The Holy Spirit Won't Let Me Great
Margaret explores her introduction to the Holy Spirit and discusses the importance of His presence in her life. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Momversations Part 1
On episode 6, Margaret engages in humorous, heartfelt, and transparent conversations on motherhood with two of her dear friends, Tiffany & Julene. From the lessons they've learned from their owns mother to the judgement of other moms, this episode will have you laughing, shouting and in tears.…
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Pride As A Mother...
In a rather personal episode, Margaret shares the parenting challenge she has faced in the past year and a few lesson she has learned along the way. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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Jesus, Coffee, & Therapy
Margaret Smith-WIlliams engages in an open discussion with Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Adawna Bell of After Happily Ever After on the myths behind therapy conflicting with the Christian faith and a breakdown on self care. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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The Guy Edition
Everyone knows that Fatherhood is not as celebrated as Motherhood. But there are phenomenal fathers everywhere that are present physically, financially, and emotionally for their children. In honor of Father's Day, Margaret invites her husband and brother to the podcast to candidly discuss...
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Mommy, who is Bebe?
Oh, the joys of motherhood!!! Margaret discusses the responsibility of motherhood and how she remains focused. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
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The Introduction
Margaret Smith-Williams, Creator and Host, of the Everyday Woman Speaks gives a little background on to how the podcast came about and what to expect in future episodes. For inquiries, please email: [email protected]
About this show
Girl live, love, be is a faith-based podcast for women who crave honest conversations about life, love, and becoming whole while walking with Jesus Christ. Hosted by Margaret Smith-Williams, each episode feels like a heart-to-heart with a friend—real stories, laughter, and Holy Spirit–led encouragement for women learning to live right, love right, and be right.
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