Love How She Leads

I hope the season brings some delight, joy, peace—and some quiet! In this podcast, I share a few stories of my own this holiday season—mom stories, and getting back to intentional living. Taking the time to really enjoy the wonderful things of life and embracing the beautiful space in between the running-around errands that happen not only now during the holidays, but all year round! I highlight some of the benefits of intentional living, and how to stop and enjoy some of the wonderful simple things we all want.I also introduce my first 10-week Coaching Intensive for Intentional Change. To find out more, you can check out lovehowsheleads.com/coachingintensives.I share about launching email coaching plans at a special introductory rate (because I want to help as many women as possible in a flexible, customized way). Go here for that: lovehowsheleads.com/email-coaching-plansBe sure to receive the encouragement and support you need for 2019! I am also launching an old-fashioned mail called 2019 letters to encourage you all year long. lovehowsheleads.com/2019letters.

We go a little deeper, talking about what it's been like to live as a stay-at-home dad and working mother for the last 15 years, what it's like to support each other, and how we have come together and learned to trust. We also share how we got through the challenges of the early parenting years. This is an episode for husbands and wives. Our hope is that you will learn how to redefine your marriage, in your own way, from hearing our story.

Join me and my husband as we share a few laughs, and also some really good insights into discovering joy and resilience in your marriage. Part one of this episode will have you thinking about your own relationship, and how to discover what's true for you.

In this episode, I ask the questions that even I have struggled with for years based around my ideas of how to make peace with my faith and my feminist ideals. I cover the topic through 4 questions, and highlight research on faith and women in the labor force. I also share my own ideas based on personal experiences, and talk about why I still believe and still long for social change. Research Links: https://blog.dol.gov/2017/03/01/12-stats-about-working-women http://assets.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2016/03/Religion-and-Gender-Full-Report.pdf

This episode is for those that are moving forward in life, love, and career, but may be wondering, “What’s next?” You start to wake up to the life you've built of family, job, & community, but there is a restless feeling in you. Something that is making you feel unsatisfied. You long to understand the times for pushing and the times for pulling back, what the right decisions are for your family and career, your callings and contributions. You long to design a life that fills your soul.Resources and Links for this week's episode:Falling Upward, Richard RohrContemplative prayer resources: gravitycenter.comLearn how to make a Spiral Bouquet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV0oqyqm9MoCheck the local floral workshops and great boutique florists in your area! Here are 2 of my favorite instagram accounts to follow: @lushandlovelyfloristry, @swallowsanddamsons

If you've experienced major setbacks and hard times, or a feeling of restlessness, you know that feeling like you can ever dream again seems far away. Just getting up and doing life is all you can focus on while you move through the pain. In some of my own hard times, it was all I could do to get up from staring out the window all day. My mind would race with all the "what-if's" and sometimes the depression and anxiety were too hard to bear. Dreaming felt impossible. I simply wanted to make it through the day.This podcast covers 6 steps to dreaming again after a major setback.Resources:Practice You journal, Elena BrowerDreaming Again Guide and Worksheets at my website:www.lovehowsheleads.com/podcast

This episode is the ultimate answer to the question, "How does she do it all?" If you want to be a woman who reclaims her joy and inspires others, this is for you! I share the ways we ignite our passions and find deep joy again, highlight a few of my own personal bests, and talk about a lifestyle of renewal that will make you the Powerhouse Leader you long to be. And, it's so easy, you can take action today. I have a mini action plan available for you on my website at www.lovehowsheleads.comShare the love! Highlight your experiences with our community on instagram @lovehowsheleads. Use #lovehowsheleads to show us how you took action to be the change you wish to see.

To be fully alive and fully present, and lead wholeheartedly, we have to tap into the power of forgiveness. Join me in this episode as I explore forgiveness and grace, and why it matters to us as leaders. I also share how to get practical to do the work, and ultimately what it does for us. ResourcesThis is How We Rise, Claudia Chan. She has a whole chapter (13) on Grace.The Awakened Woman, Dr. Tererai Trent. Her entire story is one of redemption and sacred dreams, and she dives deep into forgiveness in Chapter 6. Let the tears flow for this one.Your Inspired PlaylistFind us on Spotify! Look for Love How She Leads.If you don't have Spotify, these songs are sure to inspire you.Transformation, Phil CollinsWe Both Know, Colbie CaillatFree, Faith HillI Didn't Know My Own Strength, Whitney HoustonCheck out www.lovehowsheleads.com/podcast (where I have free prints to download for this episode!), find me on Pinterest (Jen Lopez, Love How She Leads), and on instagram @lovehowsheleads. 

Learning to say no isn't the only way to finding freedom. Say yes to more space, more joy, and more alignment in the NOW.Read the article on Motherboard BlogAccess the journal prompt worksheets lovehowsheleads.com/podcast

In this episode, I talk through 3 defining moments that served to move me past myself, get out of my head, and act in spite of my fears. I share how defining moments also help us to begin identifying our story and our path--using a focused approach to see overall patterns as part of our lifeline.Download the worksheet to journal through your defining moments by linking to my website.www.lovehowsheleads.com/podcast 

So glad you're here, and join me as I share my personal leadership journey, a taste of my own story, and why I started the Love How She Leads Community.For more info, check out my story at www.lovehowsheleads.com/about. Follow on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jennifer_lopez/Follow on instagram: @lovehowsheleads