Living Your Calling Podcast

While Santa Claus, gingerbread houses, elf on the shelf, and holiday movies sure are fun, today I want to talk about the most important part of the holiday season, the true meaning of Christmas, our Savior, Jesus Christ.  On today's special Christmas Party episode, my girl, Stephanie Bagley, and I talk family traditions, the biblical TV series, The Chosen, and what we do to bring more of Christ into our Christmas season. We hope you feel the love of Jesus Christ this holiday season and always remember the true meaning of Christmas.  Join the Living Your Calling podcast Patreon membership HERE! Sign up for the Living Your Calling podcast masterclass HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community  

Are you a gingerbread fan? Do your spritz cookies have icing or just sprinkles on them? Did you get all your holiday recipes from your grandma, too? Join my friend, Laura, and I as we chat about the best, most nostalgic, and yummiest holiday foods in today's episode!   Join the Living Your Calling podcast Patreon membership HERE! Sign up for the Living Your Calling podcast masterclass HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

My only three-peat guest so far on the show, the queen of celebrations, and my good friend, Allison Carter, joins me today to chat all about the good, the bad, and the downright "unhinged," as Allison says, of holiday movies.  Come take a listen as you decorate those sugar cookies or wrap those presents and find out which movies we think are worth adding to your watchlist! Join the Living Your Calling podcast Patreon membership HERE! Sign up for the Living Your Calling podcast masterclass HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

This holiday season the Living Your Calling Podcast is having a Christmas Party and you're invited! Each episode will feature someone you would meet if you came to a Christmas party I was hosting. So grab your hot chocolate, coffee, or wine, and listen in to put yourself in the holiday spirit this season! Today you get to meet my two sons, Turner and Thatcher, as we talk about our family's holiday traditions to kick off the holiday season! We have a very special family-made holiday called Polar Express Day and a special meaning behind everything hung on our tree! Listen in and hear the sweet innocence of Christmas magic. More Show Notes: HERE!   Join the Living Your Calling podcast Patreon membership HERE! Sign up for the Living Your Calling podcast masterclass HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

If you didn't know Taylor Swift took the music charts by storm this last week. Sandwiched between Adele's greatest comebacks yet, Taylor Swift in only the way she could re-released her RED alum and we are here for it! Join in as host, Michelle Hagen, and her best friend, Madison Anaya, share on all their thoughts about this last week! We take a walk down memory lane of the career of Taylor Swift and have some sidebars about Adele, Michelle shares her true feelings on Ariana Grande being cast in Wicked, the communities that Lizzo and Elyse Myers have built, and much more! Pretty much just two besties having a late night chat because well, why not! If you need to just feel like your hanging with your girls this is your episode friend! Connect with Michelle: Here Connect With Madison: Here

With the holidays coming up soon, it can be tempting to feel like you have to say "yes" to everything, but you don't! It is so important that you take the time to stop and ask yourself, "What is most important in this season?" Are the yeses you are saying and the things you are committing to your best yeses? More often than not, our society tells us that being "busy" is good and to stack more and more on our plates until we are completely burnt out! We get to decide what to put on them. More Show Notes: HERE!   Join the Living Your Calling podcast Patreon membership HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

In today's episode, Michaela shares how changing your mental attitude allows you to accomplish so much more in your life. From sports journalism, to running marathons, to healing from divorce, and ultimately finding happiness and her dream job, Michaela takes us along on her journey of self-discovery and self-fulfillment.  

3 time All-American, 2018 NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team, 2017 national champion, creator of the Stivrins slide, host of the On Set podcast with Nick and Lo, newly crowned Queen on Nebraska Volleyball, and the godmother to my youngest son, ladies and gentlemen, I am beyond excited and honored to have my lifelong friend and sister by choice, Lauren Stivrins, join me on the show today.   Though injuries, tragedies, and tough decisions have crossed Lauren's path, she has determined to set her sights high and take the necessary steps to reach her goals. In today's episode, Lauren shares some of that journey with me of how she has become the player she is today, what challenges she faced along the way, who impacted her the most, and where she hopes to head next.   Join me in my conversation with Lauren to learn more about her experiences as a Nebraska Husker, to hear some of her top moments in the Devaney Center, and to see if the Olympics might be in her future someday.   More Show Notes: HERE!   Join the Living Your Calling podcast Patreon membership HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

Alli Williams is the founder and CEO of FinanciALLI Focused, a financial literacy company helping people create a flexible financial plan you can actually stick to without depriving yourself of the things you love! She has helped hundreds of people pay off debt, build savings, spend on what they value, invest for their future, and feel confident with their finances. She paid off over six-figures of debt while still saving, investing, and buying season football tickets.   This episode is jam packed with great nuggets of financial wisdom to help you get your finances in order and find financial freedom both personally and professionally. If you're thinking to yourself, "This is exciting and sounds great, but where do I even begin?!" check out today's episode for Alli's pointers to get started with achieving financial freedom and funding your dreams.   More Show Notes: HERE!   Sign up for the Living Your Calling podcast masterclass HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community  

Have you heard the buzz words "soul," "spirit," or "manifestations" being tossed around lately? I sure have noticed a trend of people using these words more frequently as of late, but what do they really mean? Today we jump into what spiritual gifts are, how to tap into them, and the best ways to incorporate them in our businesses and our live in general.    Join me in my conversation with Kacy Barron as we discuss these trending hot words and learn how to tap into our own spiritual gifts and power to better our lives and businesses.    More Show Notes: HERE!   Sign up for the Living Your Calling podcast masterclass HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

Join host, Michelle Hagen, in today's episode as she gets real and raw about what it feels like to be lost in your calling. Sometimes we start down a path we thought we were called to and realize this isn't the path we were suppose to be on at all. Listen in as Michelle talks about what that has looked like for her recently and shares how you can know what you are being called to do next!  More Show Notes: HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

From high school musicals to behind the scenes of Hollywood, Bryce McLeay is a talk show producer, aspiring TV writer, and co-host of The Nobodies Podcast. He is simply trying to survive - the entertainment industry, the pandemic, and the thoughts inside his head. He works best after meals.   Sign up for our Living Your Calling retreat invite list HERE!   More Show Notes: HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

It is such an honor to have one of my dearest friends join me on the podcast today to discuss finding purpose in each season of life and accepting God's will and timing.   Kate is a military spouse and mother to 3 (soon to be 4!), currently living outside Dallas, Texas. She spends her free time volunteering at her local church, enjoying time with her family on the lake, and learning all about the enneagram (seriously once you get her talking, she won't stop). She loves nothing more than to fill her kitchen table with friends, sharing both good food and stories.   I hope you will join us in our conversation today and be able to breathe a deep sigh of relief knowing that we are just two normal mamas, perhaps much like you, just trying to live this life and raise these babies, the best way we know how.   Sign up for our Living Your Calling retreat invite list HERE!   More Show Notes: HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

Justin Guarini's almost 30-year career on the stage and screen includes the first season of American Idol, where he performed in front of 30 million viewers each week, starring roles in 6 Broadway productions, as well as his wildly popular character “Lil' Sweet” as seen on national Diet Dr. Pepper commercials in America. In addition to being a sought-after performer, he has mentored leaders across a wide spectrum of businesses & disciplines and has helped his clients go from struggle to strength in their health, wealth, and relationships.   Justin created his company Profit Under Pressure, LLC to serve an ever-growing list of leaders, influencers, coaches and entrepreneurs who have come to him seeking the next level of achievement and success in their lives. Utilizing Justin's “Unshakeable Core Confidence™️ Method“, his clients have unlocked deep and lasting passion, fulfillment, and joy for themselves as well as the lives of the people they impact. In today's conversation, we discuss how to learn from failures and how to build unshakeable confidence both in business and in your personal life. Join us for an incredibly encouraging and motivating conversation!   Sign up for our Living Your Calling retreat invite list HERE!   More Show Notes: HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

Madison Anaya is your community-obsessed gal who knows everyone and is my business bestie wing woman. She's the host of The Fearless Chase, a business education and lifestyle platform and community that helps female creative entrepreneurs build businesses and lives centered around what truly matters to them. Her mission is to connect women with top experts to help them grow their business in a sustainable way with a group of like-minded women by their side. She believes that whoever said you shouldn't mix business and play was totally doing it wrong.   Listen in to our conversation today to learn more about the importance of finding your community, how to connect with your people, and how to bring a little "boujee on the rise" to your life!   Sign up for our Living Your Calling retreat invite list HERE!   More Show Notes: HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

Ashley Brown is the creator and owner of Routine and Things, which equips women to consistently live their happiest life one routine at a time. Ashley strongly believes routines are a form of wellness and can be a beautiful springboard for improving your home, yourself, and your life. She hosts the Routine and Things Podcast, a space to learn and become inspired on all things routine. She's on a mission to see as many women as possible live life with ease by starting, maintaining, and enjoying fun and freeing routines! In today's episode Ashley shares tips to get started on your own routines, how to positively shift your mindset, and figuring out what might be standing in your way of establishing and continuing certain routines.   Sign up for our Living Your Calling retreat invite list HERE!   More Show Notes: HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community  

The self-proclaimed, Fairy Brand-Mother, Kelly Sinclair equips passionate entrepreneurs with the magic wand to get clear on your message and who you serve so you can attract your dream clients and grow your business.   In a world where work takes up on average ⅓ of people's lives, Kelly believes it's so important that work is a source of joy. When entrepreneurs run successful businesses, the world is a happier place, and Kelly brings the combination of strategy and magic required to Bibbidi-bobbidi-boo your business to the next level. Corporate PR girl turned entrepreneur, Kelly has taken her big-brand experience and brings it to small businesses. Join us in our conversation today to learn the magic formula to improve your brand!   Sign up for our Living Your Calling retreat invite list HERE!   More Show Notes: HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

Deep in the messiness of motherhood, Emily Lawson, a former school teacher, has created an incredible online resource, The Sandbox Academy, to help other parents get "quick wins" by sharing easy ways to combine learning and play for children. She loves chatting about crafts, baking, education, and celebrations, both big and small. Today we dive into the topic of play time as she shares 3 fantastic tips to help you get started in establishing more consistent routines in your life and encouraging independent play in your children.   Sign up for our Living Your Calling retreat invite list HERE!   More Show Notes: HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

Happy 1 year to the Living Your Calling podcast! I can hardly believe a whole year has already flown by in this amazing community, and to celebrate, I thought we would mix things up a bit and have my girl, Madison Anaya, join me as the guest host for today's episode. Madison is the host of The Fearless Chase, a business education and lifestyle platform and community that helps female creative entrepreneurs build businesses and lives centered around what truly matters to them - but more than that, she is my business bestie and wing woman!   Today we talk all things podcasting and why I started this community in the first place. My sincerest THANK YOU to each of you for being here and supporting me along the way - I could not do this without you all, friends. Join in to hear all the tea on year one of the podcast PLUS some major mic drop announcements that you don't want to miss!   Sign up for our Living Your Calling retreat invite list HERE!   More Show Notes: HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

A two time best selling author, two time podcast host, and all-round women's health and natural fertility practitioner, Nat Kringoudis has helped over 20,000 women rescue their hormones and reclaim their best life. Nat makes women's hormones happier than a Pharrell Williams song. If you feel like there HAS to be another way–there is! Nat's mission is to educate and empower women, just like you, so you can get clued up on your body and take control of your hormone health. She's here to help you ditch the stress, the confusion, and the endless disappointment, and give your body the love and attention it deserves!   Get on the invite list for our first retreat HERE!   More Show Notes: HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

One of my greatest takeaways from today's conversation with Michelle Streeter is that you are not alone, friend! Infertility and the many struggles that accompany it are more prevalent than you may think. Many women, including Michelle, have navigated these difficult roads and want to be there for you. You can find hope and joy in this difficult season of life and can move beyond just surviving, to thriving! Listen in to hear Michelle's experience and how she uses her story to remind others that they are not alone and that you can walk this road, too. You are loved, my friend, and I want you to know that you are seen, you are valued, and you are complete right where you are.   Sign up for my free Clubhouse Bio Builder Guide HERE!   More Show Notes: HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook Living Your Calling Community

Our stories are our impact and ultimately help create our callings. Join our host Michelle as she dives into how your life's story impacts yourself, others, and how we can see our story as our calling.  Sign up for my free Clubhouse Bio Builder Guide HERE!   More Show Notes: HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook The Busy Years Podcast Community

For the second week in a row we are welcoming back a repeat guest! Clubhouse is rapidly changing and EVERYONE now has the ability to open their very own club! Annabelle and I are giving you the latest updates to the app and everything you need to know to run a successful club!   Sign up for my free Clubhouse Bio Builder Guide HERE!   Follow Michelle's Club Living Your Calling HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook The Busy Years Podcast Community  

Our first ever repeat guest here on the show, Allison Carter, teaches us all things media and how to get featured on your dream media outlet - we're talking Oprah, Forbes, Buzzfeed, and more! She is a Seattle mom of two and the founder and CEO of Allison Carter Celebrates. Allison is all about helping make busy mom's lives easier and way more fun with her special occasion subscription boxes, and is now opening the doors to teach you how to be "scrappy" and successful when it comes to getting your business in media. Allison and her business has been featured in Oprah Magazine, Forbes, Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart, Buzzfeed, Real Simple, and more and she now coaches other small businesses to get featured as well! Listen in or read below to learn how to get more eyes on your business!   Sign up for my free Clubhouse Bio Builder Guide HERE!   More Show Notes: HERE!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook The Busy Years Podcast Community

The road to 50 episodes has been such an amazing honor to create! I am so thankful for all of you who listen to each episode I create! I'm excited for where The Busy Years Podcast is going and can't wait to continue to create amazing interviews and to bring you content you want to hear! This celebration episode is a combination of my favorite pieces from some of the top downloaded episodes so far on the Busy Years podcast! We even take it back to where it all started just a few short months ago! You will get to hear from, Becky Thompson, Mandy Arioto, Britt Piper, and Sam D'Angelo and it was amazing how these sections all fit together. I hope this episode brings you inspiration and hope!   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook The Busy Years Podcast Community  

Did you hear there is a new app in town - Clubhouse -  and we aren't talking about Micky Mouse's Clubhouse! This new social app is making big waves and is changing the face of social connections! This app only uses audio and connects you to people outside of your circle as well as some of the biggest business experts in the industry!  Annabelle Bayhanogullarindan and I are breaking down the ins and outs of Clubhouse for you in today's episode! We are going to tell you how to navigate the app, make connections, and to use Clubhouse for your business!  For more show notes: Click Here Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook The Busy Years Podcast Community    

At times, life can feel overwhelming. No surprise there, right?! Thank goodness there is hope! By taking a step back and focusing on what's most important, you can become more peaceful, profitable, and productive in both your personal life and in your business! In today's episode, Sarah Darby helps us dive into the different seasons of our lives and how we can better recognize and own the season we are in.   More show notes: Here   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook The Busy Years Podcast Community

365 days has passed since I hit publish on my website for the first time. I told the world I was staking my piece of the internet and that I was here to stay. I had no clue where I was going and what this first year would hold in this new adventure. But I was here for it and ready to show up no matter! Join me as I break down what this last year looked like, what I would have done different, and what I have been so freaking proud of accomplishing this year!  I hope this episode brings you hope of what you can accomplish when you put your mind to something and just take messy action.  More Show Notes: Here Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook The Busy Years Podcast Community

As moms we have all lost our shiz and sometimes it just comes out of nowhere. One thing happens and we snap or get upset, not really knowing exactly why it happened. Our emotions are connected to all five of our senses and travel through our bodies. But have you ever stopped to think about the effect these emotions on your body, those around you and your business. Today we are talking with Lauren Hyland about the ripple effect of our emotions and why emotional intelligence is so important! This is am episode that is going to give you tools to handle the upcoming family gatherings with more confidence and grace for yourself!   “Lauren's trendy title is 'The Female Empower(er)' but what that actually means is she is a life & business coach who focuses on personality assessment, emotional intelligence and purpose to empower female entrepreneurs and business owners. She is married to her college sweetheart Ryan, has 2 crazy toddlers and coaches girls volleyball at her alma mater. Lauren is an enneagram 8, hyper choleric so there won't be any fluff, like ever.”   More Show Notes Here   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook The Busy Years Podcast Community

Change was my word of the year. I always pick a word of the year for my birthday. The change that came this last year was NOT the change I thought God and I had planned for this year! But the changes that came were one I didn't realize were shaping me to Emerge into this next year!  It's my birthday this week! So join me as I reflect on the change that happened for me and find out my new word of the year!  I also want to invite you to The Emerge Conference hosted by The Busy Years Podcast happening November 9th and 10th! We will look into the past, reflect and grow from it, and then emerge into 2021! We will vision cast our next year and you will leave with a new mindset and strategy for the next year!  Sign up for The Emerge Conference: Here Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook The Busy Years Podcast Community

They say it takes a village to raise a family. The same might be said about building a successful, thriving business. As entrepreneurs, we will inevitably find ourselves needing to outsource some of our business tasks to get back to the reason we started our business in the first place. If you're at a place where you're feeling overworked, overwhelmed, anxious and even resentful of some of the work you're doing, you need to hire...like three months ago.   Today, we are chatting with my friend Kaylan who is a leadership and team-building consultant helping business owners put themselves in their CEO seat, unleash their vision and lead from their unique leadership style so they can hire, build and lead their dream team. Grab a notebook, your favorite beverage and get ready to take notes because Kaylan shares a whole lot of wisdom that we can take and run with. Let's dive in!   More Show Notes: Here   Connect With Michelle Hagen: Instagram Facebook The Busy Years Podcast Community