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At Living Encouraged we are all about encouraging, inspiring, and empowering you to realizing your goals, dreams, and visions in faith, family, and career. Every message shared here with you is Biblically based and will empower you with the Word of God.

Ileen Bocanegra


    • Jan 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 27m AVG DURATION
    • 95 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Living Encouraged

    95. Without Reservations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 31:43


    What does it mean to enter the new year without reservations? Join me on today's podcast as I share how to let go of reservations and stepping into your new year with expectancy. For more encouraging messages, join our community of Bible waving Jesus loving babes at www.livingencouraged.org To share your testimony or to request prayer, email to support@livingencouraged.org I'd live to hear you!

    94. Navigating Through Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 36:19


    Setbacks can often leave us feeling hopeless and lost. On today's podcast I share with you how to navigate through change and how I was able to overcome a difficult setback. For more encouraging messages, join the Living Encouraged online community at www.livingencouraged.org and be sure to connect with us on FB: @livingencouraged and on IG:@theileenbocanegra

    93. What's Planted In Your Garden?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 34:20


    What we plant matters. And what we choose to nurture makes a whole world of a difference in how we grow in life. So I ask you...What's planted in your garden? Join me on today's podcast as I share the importance of what's planted in your garden.

    92. Why Walking In Self-Love Matters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 35:05


    Recognizing the importance of giving yourself authentic love is a big deal! Without self-love we can't authentically love others. Join me on today's podcast as I talk about why walking in self-love matters. For more encouraging messages join me at www.livingencouraged.org and www.blossomedflowers.com. Connect with me on socials! Instagram @theileenbocanegra and on Facebook @livingencouraged

    Preparing For A New Beginning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 31:49


    New beginnings can be hard, sometimes scary even. It means there will be change and with change comes adjustments. Join me on today's podcast where I share how we can begin preparing for a new beginning.

    Navigating Our Hurting Hearts Through Grief

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2021 49:28


    Losing a loved can be devastating. And navigating through grief can be difficult. On today’s podcast I share with you how I learned to navigate our hurting hearts through the grieving process. For more encouraging messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org.

    Intentional Thinking & How To Shift Away From Toxic Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2021 37:55


    Did you know that your thoughts are powerful? In today’s podcast I share how to harness your thoughts and engage in the power of positivity. For more encouraging messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org and www.blossomedflowers.com.

    Tearing Down Walls & Celebrating New Milestones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 40:14


    These past two weeks have been filled with so much excitement. One significant milestone required us to tear down walls in order to let go of the old and make room for the new. Join me as I share a message on tearing down walls and celebrating new milestones. For more encouraging messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org and also on FB @livingenvouraged and IG @theileenbocanegra

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    When It’s Time To Let Go - And Trusting God With The Unknown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 37:30


    How do you know when it’s time to let go and move on? On today’s podcast I share an encouraging message on what trusting God with the unknown looks like when we take that step of change. Join me at www.livingencouraged.org or at www.blossomedflowers.com

    How To Be A Woman of Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 26:23


    How do we maintain being a woman of courage? On today’s podcast I share with you how to be courageous when faced with those giant obstacles or fears in life.

    Channeling Your Inner Lioness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 34:26


    What happens when someone offends us and makes us feel less than? On today’s podcast I walk you through on how to stand above your circumstances by channeling your inner lioness. This podcast will get you roaring! For more encouraging messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org and www.blossomedflowers.com.

    Maintaing Positive Vibes In The Midst of Chaos

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 30:25


    Last week we found ourselves in the dark, in the midst of wintry chaos here in Texas. On today’s podcast I’m sharing how we can maintain those positive vibes in the midst of the darkness and chaos. It’s not always easy, but we learn how with Jesus as our light, we will overcome even the most challenging darkest of times.

    5 Practical Ways To Stay Encouraged

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 30:42


    Staying encouraged isn’t always easy when self-doubt makes its way into our thoughts. On today’s podcast, I will share with you 5 Practical Ways To Stay Encouraged. For more encouraging messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org and at www.blossomedflowers.com

    When Life Changes Course

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 31:01


    Change does not always come as expected. On today’s podcast I share with you how to navigate through the unexpected when life changes course. For more encouraging messages, join me at www.blossomedflowers.com and at www.livingencouraged.org

    Dare To Dream Audacious Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 40:28


    Ok it’s on! On today’s podcast I dare you to remove all those limitations and start dreaming those audacious dreams. What do I mean by audacious dreams? Listen to today’s podcast as I share with you what it means to dream an audacious dream. For more encouraging messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org and www.blossomedflowers.com

    Being Intentional in 2021

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 38:48


    What is your 2021 goal? This year’s goal for me is to live life more intentionally. Today I want to share a bit on why I ghosted y’all hahaha, just kidding. Where I’ve been, what’s new and how I plan to be more intentional with my time this 2021. Join me on today’s podcast. For more encouraging messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org or on my blog at www.blossomedflowers.com

    When You’re Struggling With Identity Theft

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 40:31


    Have you ever found yourself a victim of identity theft? We often think of identity theft as a time when we have been victimized by a thief that takes our personal information for their gain. But today, I want to share how the enemy tries to steal our identity, robbing us from who God says we are. Join me on today’s podcast.

    Maintaining Our Confidence When We Fall

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 25:01


    Sometimes it’s not easy to maintain a level of confidence when we fall. But when we are secure in knowing who will catch us when we do, we get this confidence that surpasses the sting of the fall. Join me on today’s podcast as I share how we can maintain our confidence when we fall. For more encouraging messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org and www.blossomedflowers.com

    Letting Go Of The Old To Make Room For The New

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2020 40:39


    Are you like me just holding on to stuff? God reminded me recently that in order to make room for the new I had to let go of the old. Join me on today’s podcast as I share with you the importance of letting go of the “what” or “who” that’s holding you back from the new God has for you.

    Who Is In Your Support System?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 23:39


    On today’s podcast I share with you the importance of building a strong foundation in your relationships and having a support system. So join me at Living Encouraged, as we talk more about who is in your support system. For more encouraging messages join me at www.livingencouraged.org and subscribe to the blog at www.blossomedflowers.com.

    Time To Recalibrate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 31:57


    When we reset our mind, we are adjusting our thoughts to a Christ like standard. On today’s podcast I share the benefits of recalibrating and resetting our thought process. For more encouraging messages join me at www.livingencouraged.org and www.blossomedflowers.com. Also join me on Instagram @theileenbocanegra

    Elevating Your Confidence Level

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 40:12


    Have you ever found yourself wrestling with your inner critic? Or maybe you’ve been so focused on what someone else has said about you or how they made you feel? On today’s podcast I share 4 Pointers to Elevating Your Confidence Level. For more encouraging messages join me at www.livingencouraged.org and www.blossomedflowers.com

    Are You Ready To ROAR?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2020 26:10


    A lion roars to protect and to also let others know you are in their territory. On today’s podcast I’m sharing how we too have the power to roar and how our roar affects our lives.

    Preparing For A New Season

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 36:25


    With a new season comes change. We know that seasons are temporary but sometimes the waiting leaves us feeling a bit discouraged. On today’s podcast I share with you the importance of preparing for a new season and how this preparation leads to a new season. Join me at www.livingencouraged.org for more encouraging messages.

    Being Unstoppable- Having A Don’t Quit Attitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2020 26:35


    It’s not always easy maintaining that don’t quit attitude. On today’s podcast I share a story of Jaime Kern Lima, Founder of IT Cosmetics and her journey to her success. Join me at www.livingencouraged.org for more encouraging messages.

    How The Clutter In Our Lives Affects Our Mind & Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 35:17


    On today’s podcast I’m sharing some helpful tips on how to eliminate the mental & physical clutter that affects our mind and health. Join me at www.livingencouraged.org and www.blossomedflowers.com for more encouraging and inspiring messages.

    Cutting The Cord To Fear

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2020 32:45


    It’s time to exhale with that sigh of relief that says it is done. That sigh of relief that says you’re cutting the cord to fear and jumping right into what fear has been holding you back from. Join me on today’s podcast. For more encouraging messages join me at www.livingencouraged.org and www.blossomedflowers.com

    Being Intentional With Your Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 36:02


    Have you totally fallen off balance and completely been at the mercy of everything else but work? With so many working from home and school about to start up again, I want to share with you 5 Valuable Tips to being intentional with your time. For more encouraging messages join me at www.livingencouraged.org and www.blossomedflowers.com

    Quitting Is Not An Option

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 30:14


    Have you faced a setback or obstacle that has knocked you off track? Does it seem like the visions and goals you had are far from ever being achieved and maybe you should just quit? On today’s podcast I share an encouraging message on how to get yourself from a mindset of quitting to a mindset of pursuing.

    How To Maintain A Posture of Confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2020 38:42


    How can you maintain a posture of confidence when life throws you a curveball? On today’s podcast I’m about to share with you 6 confident boosters to maintain a posture of confidence. For more encouraging messages visit www.livingencouraged.org and www.blossomedflowers.com

    The Hard Truths When Processing Disappointments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 38:46


    How often do we find ourselves trusting man or our own human efforts before trusting God? And before we know it we are utterly disappointed? Today we are talking about the hard truths when processing disappointments. Join me on today’s podcast. And for more encouraging messages follow me at www.blossomedflowers.com and www.livingencouraged.org

    How To Handle When Things Don’t Go Our Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 32:48


    What happens when things don’t go our way? It’s so easy to want to throw a tantrum and hissy fit the moment our plans don’t go our way. Join me on today’s podcast for more on how to handle when things dont go our way. For more encouraging messages join me at www.livingencouraged.org and at www.blossomedflowers.com

    Is It Ok To Be Multipassionate?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 36:52


    Often times we think being multipassionate is not good practice in creating a successful business. On today’s podcast I am addressing the BIG question here. Is it ok to be multipassionate? Join me! Also for more encouraging motivational messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org and at www.blossomedflowers.com

    Knowing Your Worth

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 24:45


    Join me on today’s podcast and let’s have a little conversation about Knowing Your Worth. Knowing what your true value is and not allowing anyone, especially yourself to devalue who God says you are. For more encouraging messages join me at www.blossomedflowers.com and at www.livingencouraged.org

    Transform Your Mind To Transform Your Life

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 30:54


    Can what you think really affect your life? Join me on today’s podcast where I share with you how to transform your mind to transform your life. For more encouraging messages join me at www.livingencouraged.org and www.blossomedflowers.com

    Lead Like A Shepherd Through Times Of Change

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 44:56


    On today’s podcast I share a message of what it means to lead like a shepherd through times of change. I share 6 effective ways to lead as a shepherd. For more encouraging messages join me at www.blossomedflowers.com and www.livingencouraged.org

    How To Know When It’s The Right Time

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 39:48


    How do we know when it’s the right time to take that next step forward? Whether in business, career, relationship, maybe it’s a book you want to write or publish, or start or grow your family, often times we question our timing. On today’s podcast I want to share what happened to me when I thought it was the right time. And it wasnt. Eek!

    How Are You Surviving This Time of Quarantine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 37:37


    Join me on today’s conversation about survivorship during difficult seasons. We may want to vote someone off our island but it’s with grace that we will all survive on this island together. Come see how we have been hanging in there. For more encouraging messages join me at www.livingencouraged.org and at www.blossomedflowers.com.

    Navigating Through The New Norm

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 39:44


    So what does your new norm look like? Are you working from home or maybe homeschooling your children? So much has changed and for many we feel like we are living on island time. Join me today as I share with you 3 essential techniques to navigating through the new norm. For more encouraging messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org and at www.blossomedflowers.com

    Finding Rest In Uncertain Times

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 34:51


    While many are facing financial setbacks, loss of work and business, we can often find ourselves worried, fearful, unable to find rest. Especially at night. Join me on today’s podcast as I share some encouragement during these challenging times.

    How To Become A Published Author, Blogger Or Podcast Host

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 40:59


    Have you ever wanted to become a published author, blogger or podcast host? Or maybe all three? Join me on today’s podcast as I share a few tips on how to become a published author, blogger or podcast host. For kore encouraging messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org or at www.blossomedflowers.com

    Finding Your Balance Working From Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 38:49


    Working from home comes with many great perks. But if we aren’t careful we can easily lose track of where we need to be. On today’s podcast I am sharing 6 tips that I learned to use in order to keep balance while working from home. Join me at www.livingencouraged.org or at www.blossomedflowers.com for more encouraging messages.

    Embracing Seclusion & Solitude

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 32:59


    Solitude is a chosen separation for refining your soul. Join me on today’s podcast where I share the importance of embracing this time of isolation and the benefits that come with being in solitude. For more encouraging messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org and at www.blossomedflowers.com

    Finding The Calm Within The Storm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2020 33:27


    How do we remain calm and maintain that peace and tranquility when we are in the storm? Join me on today’s podcast where I share 3 essential principles that will lead to your calm from all the crazy chaos. For more encouraging messages subscribe for FREE at www.livingencouraged.org

    Choose Your Words

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 22:05


    Did you know that the words you choose to speak over yourself set the tone for the day? On today’s podcast, I will share with you the importance of choosing your words. How the words we choose can either speak life into us filling us with encouragement and inspiration. Or we can set a negative tone for our day. For more encouraging messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org also Follow me on Instagram at theileenbocanegra

    How To Know When It’s Time For A Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 38:10


    On today’s show I share a bit about the upcoming changes I am about to launch and how I knew it was time for a change. I share 5 clear indications that let you know it’s time for a rebrand...it’s time for change. For more encouraging messages join me at www.livingencouraged.org also follow me on Instagram @theileenbocanegra

    How To Handle Opposition

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 22:46


    How do we handle opposition and not let it get the best of us? On today’s podcast I share some insight on how to respond to opposition and critical people in our lives. For more encouraging messages join me at www.LivingEncouraged.org

    Habits That Enable Us To Achieve Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2020 33:22


    Developing daily habits that bring results through a series of small smart choices enables us to achieve success. On today’s podcast, I share 4 Habits that will help you develop progress and achieve your goals. For more encouraging messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org

    How To Navigate Through Life’s Setbacks Without Giving Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 26:30


    Have you ever felt like giving up the moment life’s setbacks become too much? We will face challenges that at times seem too much to handle. Broken relationships, financial setbacks, health issues, and so much more. Today I share with you how we can navigate through the most difficult situations by following these 3 key principles. Be sure to join me and subscribe at www.livingencouraged.org

    What Does Commitment Look Like To You?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2020 29:07


    Join me on today’s podcast where I talk about what our commitment looks like when we are facing setbacks and obstacles while striving to achieve our goals, visions and dreams. Join me at www.livingencouraged.org for more encouraging messages.

    Realign & Reset To Achieve Your Next Level

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 28:17


    Sometimes we just need to press our internal reset button in order to get to the next level. We need to let go of what isn’t working for us and change our position. Join me on today’s podcast where we will Realign & Reset our mind, body & spirit to reach our breakthroughs. For more encouraging messages, join me at www.livingencouraged.org. Subscribe for our weekly newsletter and get access to the She Is Brave Devotions!

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