Shift Changer Podcast

Globally, we've drastically shifted and maybe you feel like what's the point of creating, dreaming, or doing ANYTHING except surviving. I have felt this, but it would be a waste of our life to simply just survive. God's Word encourages us to grow in all that we do for His glory! In season 2, we've talked about the shifts in culture, religion, politics, and the like. In our second episode, we discussed that the goal is to remove distraction and be focused on the task at hand (work, school, your marriage, your kids, church, etc.). In this episode, we will discuss how in moments of tension is when we should grow...THE MOST! Hope you're encouraged to Grow, Baby Grow! Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it and have you on the show! Connect with me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com or Revive.Her Visit our family brand: Paloma Blanca and with every purchase, we donate 20% to local & global charities. Love the podcast? Rate & review the podcast so we can reach more people. Thank you for listening! Shift happens! We get the opportunity every day to BE THE CHANGE to love, give, and serve the world purposefully!

In our first episode of Season 2, we talked about our how the world has shifted. In this episode, we will discuss the importance of being focused on what God has called us to do. Hope you're encouraged! Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it and have you on the show! Connect with me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com or Revive.Her Visit our family brand: Paloma Blanca and with every purchase, we donate 20% to local & global charities. Love the podcast? Rate & review the podcast so we can reach more people. Thank you for listening! Shift happens! We get the opportunity every day to BE THE CHANGE to love, give, and serve the world purposefully!

In our first episode of Season 2, I think it's appropriate to say - we've Shifted?! Agree or disagree. We're talking about it! Hope you're encouraged! Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Connect with me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com or Revive.Her Visit our family brand: Paloma Blanca and every purchase sows a seed for someone in need as we give to local & global charities. Love the podcast? Rate & review it so the podcast can be reached by more people. Thank you for listening! Shift happens! We get the opportunity every day to BE THE CHANGE to love, give, and serve the world purposefully!

As I wrap up season one of The Shift Changer Podcast, I sat down with my friend, Mike Rosas to talk about a topic we are both passionate about: Servant Leadership. Mike is the Houston Rockets Chaplain, business owner to several companies, co-founder with his beautiful wife, Lidiette, an orphanage in Soacha, Colombia called Love Bought International, and a father to 3 adorable children. Mike lives servant leadership in an extraordinary way fueled by the grace of God. I pray this episode blesses you and encourages you to live a life in service to others for the glory of God! This episodes Sticky Note Quote is: "Christianity enhanced the notion of political and social accountability by providing a new model: that of servant leadership. In ancient Greece and Rome no one would have dreamed of considering political leaders anyone's servants. The job of the leader is to lead. But Christ invented the notion that the way to lead is by serving the needs of others, especially those who are the most needy." Dinesh D'Souza SHIFT | CHANGE ACRONYM TAKEAWAY: What Would Jesus Do? I hope you enjoyed this episode! Connect with Mike Rosas through his organizations: Uprising Society Here, Love Bought International here, and Revolutionary Living here. Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Connect with me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com or Revive.Her and visit our shop: Paloma Blanca. Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast! Thank you for listening! Shift happens! We get the opportunity every day to BE THE CHANGE to love, give, and serve the world purposefully!

Disclaimer: This was recorded in September 2020, and I thought I lost the recording. But my editor found it and so here it is. This one is of sensitive nature. If you are experiencing postpartum depression call: 1-800-944-4773 (4PPD). I sit down and talk with my lovely friend, Stephanie Jones. Stephanie is in an amazing wife, mama, newly fur mama, loves to capture beautiful family moments through photography among many other things. I barely knew Stephanie when I called her in 2017, but she mentioned in one of our photo sessions that she had experienced postpartum depression. In the middle of an extremely emotional moment where I felt I was spiraling, I called her. She stayed on the phone with me letting me talk it out, cry it out, and prayed for me. She then encouraged me to find a counselor. She would text me to check on me and send me encouraging scripture verses. Through that experience we became friends. This episodes Sticky Note Quote is Philippians 4:6: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Stephanie leaves us with these words of wisdom: Change is necessary for growth. Shift your mindset and embrace change…especially in motherhood. Ask for help and reach out for help. Mamas, you are not alone. Connect with Stephanie on Instagram here and book a photo session with Stephanie here. Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Connect with me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com or Revive.Her and check out our shop for apparel & accessories: Paloma Blanca. Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast! Thank you for listening! Shift happens! We get the opportunity every day to BE THE CHANGE to love, give, and serve the world purposefully!

I took a break to work on my business, Paloma Blanca with the amazing, Ashley Williams. She's in episode: 16. Now, I'm ready to get back at it! Let's begin 2021, with my dear and beautiful friend, Leslie Gonzales. When Leslie's not wearing multiple hats and crushing her day job, she's looking for ways to lavish the love of Jesus on women and connect with them through community gatherings. She even started an organization, Fearless Project and every month, she does just that! The mission of Fearless Project is to encourage and empower women to live life fearlessly for Jesus. We sat down and spoke about her unique ability to connect with women and where it all started. You'll hear through Leslie's story how the courage to be vulnerable unlocks the door to someone's heart and transparency opens the door to connection with them. The women of Fearless Project is the proof! I know because I've been a part of Fearless Project and have seen first hand. Leslie is an incredible leader and is inspiring women to live fearlessly. She will also be speaking at Revive Her Conference coming this April 17th, 2021. We'd love for you to join us in person or online! Register here. This episodes STICKY NOTE QUOTE IS: "If God gets you to it; He'll get you through it." And Philippians 4:19, "And my God will meet all your needs according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus." SHIFT | CHANGE TAKEAWAY: Just do it afraid! You don't know what's going to come out of it! I hope you enjoyed this episode! Connect with Leslie & Fearless Project on Instagram. Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Connect with me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com or Revive.Her and visit our shop: Paloma Blanca. Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast! Thank you for listening! Shift happens! We get the opportunity every day to BE THE CHANGE to love, give, and serve the world purposefully!

On this episode of the Shift Changer Podcast, I sat down with the lovely and beautiful, Lorna Wells. Native to Houston, Lorna is the wife to Tauren Wells and a mother to 3 with bundle of joy on the way! She's also an amazing singer, a lover of God, her family, and people. I started following her on Instagram and then on her blog, Alive and Wells, where she keeps it real while sharing the goodness of God! What really stopped me in my tracks that lead me to reach out to her was a post she made about Purity. She mentioned in her post about values her and her husband, Tauren, teach their kids monthly and they find a verse that goes along with that value. As a mother trying to do the same thing, I am inspired by her pursuit to instill Biblical values to her children. Lorna shares her wisdom that I believe all women can gleam from, not only mothers. This episodes Sticky Note Quote is: "Most things are caught not taught." Essentially, good or bad, our children learn by how we live our lives in front of them. Lorna talks about the book to make your kids aware of what pictures they can & cannot see in this digital age: Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, Jr: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds. by Kristen Jensen and Debbi Cox and the advanced copy for older children: Good Pictures, Bad Pictures: Porn Proof Today's Young Kids. I highly recommend this book! SHIFT | CHANGE ACRONYM TAKEAWAY: S - Spend one on one time with your children. Childhood is a season. Don't let the season and moments pass you by. H - Hear your kids out. Put your phone down and enjoy the gift of your kids! Savor the moments you have with your children by hearing them out and them desiring to talk with you. Again, childhood is a season. I - Intentionality. Be intentional with your kids. If you don't plan and think it out, it won't happen. There is some work to be done in the background in teaching your children, but they are worth your time & investment. F - Fight for your marriage. The health of your marriage or relationships strongly determines the spiritual and emotional health of your children. T - Train them to love the Word and follow Christ. Commit to the time and consistency. I hope you enjoyed this episode! Connect with Lorna on Instagram here and her blog, Alive and Wells. Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Connect with me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com or Revive.Her and visit our shop: Paloma Blanca. Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast! Thank you for listening! Shift happens! We get the opportunity every day to BE THE CHANGE to love, give, and serve the world purposefully!

On this episode of the Shift Changer Podcast, I sit down with my friend, Shellsy Malveaux and talk about Crushing Your Goals. I reached out to her because that's exactly what she's doing - even in a pandemic! This girl is C R U S H I N G It! Shellsy and I got together last year for my Revive Her Vision & Goals and she shared her desire to open a coffee shop. Then she casted vision, created an attainable plan, cultivated goals to reach them, and has collaborated with people who will facilitate her dreams. She was also one of our speakers at Revive Her and mentors who's helped many women towards their goals. When she's not working at PJ's - she's working on her future dream job and leading women through her Book Club, The Feminine Vigor. Shellsy is proof that you can still finish this year stronger and CRUSH YOUR GOALS! This episodes Sticky Note Quote is: Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him and He will make your paths straight." SHIFT | CHANGE ANCRONYM: S - Shake it up! H - Make it HAPPEN! Don't just talk about it, make it happen! I - Insight - Open yourself to different perspectives. F - Forward Motion - Don't look back. T - Timing - Trust God's timing. Connect with Shellsy on Instagram: Unconventional Shell and her Book Club: The Feminine Vigor. Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Connect with me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her or visit my shop: www.ShopPalomaBlanca.com Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast! Thank you for listening! Shift happens! We get the opportunity every day to BE THE CHANGE to love, give, and serve the world purposefully!

Ashley "Bird" Williams is an incredible woman of faith, family, and fun! She's a wife, mother of 2 (with one on the way - I found out later), a business woman, the host of Bird Means Business Podcast, serves the local church, and a lover of people! Ashley left an intense position as an investment banking analyst on Wall Street to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams. Together, her and her husband started a gym, The League in the Heights in Houston and in 2019, she launched Bird Williams Consulting. Bird Williams Consulting has come alongside many clients who have turned their failing business or avoided the pitfalls of one, and have built a profitable business with her proven plan. Bird really means business when it comes to building a viable brand that you can be proud of and serves the community well! Ashley and her husband, Terry are doing the work just like other entrepreneurs and business owners to finish 2020 strong. As you listen, you'll find encouraging pearls of wisdom that I hope motivate you into action because this year is not over, it's not a wash, or a waste of time because of all the events that have occurred. You can still finish this year STRONGER! This episodes Sticky Note Quote is: "DO IT AFRAID!" SHIFT | CHANGE ANCRONYM: C - Choose H - Hope A - And N - Never Go E - Empty. Connect with Ashley on Instagram: Bird Means Business and her website at Bird Williams Consulting also her & her husband's gym, The League. Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Connect with me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her or visit my shop: www.ShopPalomaBlanca.com Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast! Thank you for listening! Shift happens! We get the opportunity every day to BE THE CHANGE to love, give, and serve the world purposefully!

In honor of breast cancer month, I asked my friend Amanda Lips to talk about her journey through breast cancer and COVID. Amanda is a Leader of fun, the CEO of Pete's Plug , Co-founder of Petals & Pastry, and Partner at Forever Trends, LLC. She is an overall fierce woman who enters hard challenges with the intentionality of finding the F U N in that trial while also being her authentic self - not denying the difficulty of the matter. Cancer, COVID, and any other hardship do not define her - they leverage her dreams. Her heart, her passion, and her tenacity is invigorating! She was one of the first MDA cancer patient (who is in remission) who was diagnosed with COVID in Houston March 2020 and used her time in quarantine to explore her creativity! During that time, her friend, Anna, who was unemployed and her were talking while Anna was making cookies - and behold a business was born: Petals & Pastry! This episodes Sticky Note Quote is: "Lead with F U N!" SHIFT | CHANGE ANCRONYM: S - Slow down and evaluate what your heart truly desires - then go after it! H - Honor your authentic self. I - Innovate. Just dream and get creative! F - Follow your heart. T - Talk. Find the right tribe to talk to. Connect with the Amanda on Instagram: Amanda Lips and her business: Pete's Plug and Petals & Pastry Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Connect with me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her or visit my shop: www.ShopPalomaBlanca.com Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast! Thank you for listening! Shift happens! We get the opportunity every day to BE THE CHANGE to love, give, and serve the world purposefully!

This is part 2 of Shift Change to Embrace Grief & Hope After Infancy Loss. If this is a sensitive topic for you, this might be an episode to listen to later. Today, October 15th is Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Awareness so I wanted to share my story and my friend, Nika's story. Nika was pregnant earlier this year with no complications then all of a sudden started experiencing pain, went into labor at 21 weeks with their beautiful little girl, June, who then went to be with the Lord. This is a story of many women, and as we share - we are with you, we remember our little blessings that is in Heaven. Your pain is real. Your loss is real. Your pain is not wasted. Your tears are accounted for by Jesus who sees you, hears you, and loves you. I pray you are blessed by Nika's powerful story. This episode is dedicated to June Simpson 1/27/2020 and all the angels in Heaven. This episodes Sticky Note Quote is: "Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness, my God, that is Who You are." SHIFT | CHANGE ANCRONYM: S - Self care & self compassion. Being kind to yourself and your partner during this time of grief. H - Help. Accept help from others and to tell those who love you what you need. Your people are glad to help you! I - Identify the many layers of your loss and challenges of your grief, but also identify the good. F - Find inner peace. Engaging in mindful practices of peace. Nika used the Calm app. T - Things. Do things that make you feel close to your baby. Being outside was something that brought Nika closer to her baby. Connect with the Nika on Facebook: Nika Simpson If you are struggling with your loss, I encourage you to connect with The National Share here or call (1-800-821-6819) or email them (info@nationalshare.org). Another great resource is Butterfly Baskets and they have an Etsy story to send anyone a gift who's experienced an infancy loss. Lastly, is Through The Heart for support and education. Or to connect with me or have a prayer request, email me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her or visit my shop: www.ShopPalomaBlanca.com Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast! Thank you for listening! Shift happens! We get the opportunity to BE THE CHANGE!

This is a 2 part episode of the subject: Pregnancy and Infancy Loss. If this is a sensitive topic for you, this might be an episode to listen to later. Today, October 15th is Pregnancy and Infancy Loss Awareness so I wanted to share my story and my friend, Nika's story. Nika was pregnant earlier this year with no complications then all of a sudden started experiencing pain, went into labor at 21 weeks with their beautiful little girl, June, who then went to be with the Lord. This is a story of many women, and as we share - we are with you, we remember our little blessings that is in Heaven. Your pain is real. Your loss is real. Your pain is not wasted. Your tears are accounted for by Jesus who sees you, hears you, and loves you. I pray you are blessed by Nika's powerful story. This episode is dedicated to June Simpson 1/27/2020 and all the angels in Heaven. This episodes Sticky Note Quote is: "Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, light in the darkness, my God, that is Who You are." SHIFT | CHANGE ANCRONYM: S - Self care & self compassion. Being kind to yourself and your partner during this time of grief. H - Help. Accept help from others and to tell those who love you what you need. Your people are glad to help you! I - Identify the many layers of your loss and challenges of your grief, but also identify the good. F - Find inner peace. Engaging in mindful practices of peace. Nika used the Calm app. T - Things. Do things that make you feel close to your baby. Being outside was something that brought Nika closer to her baby. If you are struggling with your loss, I encourage you to connect with The National Share here or call (1-800-821-6819) or email them (info@nationalshare.org). Another great resource is Butterfly Baskets and they have an Etsy story to send anyone a gift who's experienced an infancy loss. Lastly, is Through The Heart for support and education. Connect with the Nika on Facebook: Nika Simpson Or to connect with me or have a prayer request, email me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her or visit my shop: www.ShopPalomaBlanca.com Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast! Thank you for listening! Shift happens! We get the opportunity to BE THE CHANGE!

What do you think when you think of the word "Frontline?" The word is commonly used in military talk describing those soldiers in the front of the line in battle; those closest to the enemy. 2020 made that term common knowledge when the frontline of doctors, nurses, pathologist, microbiologist, respiratory therapist, and medical professionals of the like responded to help those fighting COVID-19. I also believe it was a call to action for Believers to get on the frontlines in prayer against the enemy in spiritual warfare (Eph. 6:12). In this episode, we are talking about Shift Changing to Frontline Prayers. I believe 2020 is a call for the sons and daughters of Christ to rise up and pray for our world. On this episode, I sit with my mom to talk about that and get her perspective. This episodes Sticky Note Quote is from 2 Chronicles 7:14, "If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from Heaven, and I will forgive their sins and heal their land." SHIFT | CHANGE ANCRONYM: S - Surrender yourself in prayer. H - Humble yourself in prayer. I - me, myself, & I and no one else needs to surrender and humble yourself to God. F - Faith in God during your prayer time. T - Trust in God that in time, He will answer your prayers. Connect with the my mama on Instagram: @Momma50 To connect with me or have a prayer request, email me: shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her or visit my shop: www.ShopPalomaBlanca.com Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast! Thank you for listening! Shift happens! We get the opportunity to BE THE CHANGE!

On this episode of SCP, I am joined by my dad, Mikel Arnold to talk about kindness! My pops is a great handyman, hard worker, and loves to serve people. Both of my parents enjoy serving others, but my dad's willing & readiness is notable. One day when we were talking I noticed that his acts of kindness are not random at all. Rather, they were all intentional. Then I started to think that as followers of Jesus we should be intentional in our giving by seeking out ways to give daily, like my dad. Now, there will be moments of randomness, but for the Believer, we should be intentional in our acts of kindness towards others. I mean it is a part of the fruit of the spirit, so kindness should be what describes those who love Jesus. If it's not, ask the Lord to help you with being more intentional in acts of kindness. I believe that starts with preparedness in your mind and heart, as well as flexibility in your day for God to use you. This episodes sticky note quote is, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Philippians 4:13" SHIFT | CHANGE ANCRONYM: S - Soul Stirring. There needs to be a stirring of your soul to serve God before you start serving people. H - Habits. Being intentional in your acts of kindness has to start with your habits. If it's not one of your habits to give, you might not be as consistent. I - Internal trials. Turn your internal trials into opportunities to serve others. F - Faith. Build up your faith and trust in God. T - Time. Take time out of your life to help others. Start your intentional giving NOW even while in quarantine! Get creative as Hebrews 10:24-25 says in the Message Translation. Write a card, make a card, send food, make a care package, and have fun being intentional in your giving. Thank you for listening! Connect with my pops on Instagram: @ArnoldMikel Shift happens! Be the change and inspire others to be Shift Changers with you! Contact me shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her or visit the shop: www.ShopPalomaBlanca.com Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast!

On this episode of SCP, I am joined by my husband, Joshua Curteman. He's a Navy Veteran, lover of all things outdoors especially fishing & bow hunting, he's an incredible father, a hard & excellent worker, very disciplined and he's my best friend. In this rare moment in time that he's home, I ask him to share about purpose. What's rare about this is on December 1st, 2019, he was unemployed and he's been off ever since the recording until now as I type up this description on 8/31/2020. I don't know what it was, but I had enough discernment to know that God was up to something from my unemployment in 2018 and now his in 2019. I had a hunch that just like myself, my husband would struggle with knowing his purpose outside of his job. It's cultural to be defined by what we do and the amount of money we have in the bank, and now this it's gone. Who are you outside of work? Without titles or "doing something" - what is your purpose? So, after randomly finding an extra copy of "The Purposed Drive Life" by Rick Warren at a thrift store for $2, we both invested 40 days to search that out. That does not make going through the last 10 months living on our savings easy. It does, however, keep our focus that "we are convinced that every detail of our lives is continually woven together to fit into God's perfect plan (who is deeply concerned for us) of bringing good into our lives, for we are His lover who have been called to fulfill His designed purpose." Romans 8:28 *Side note: Josh was not brought up in church so having him talk about God in this manner is still new for me and is a testimony of God's faithfulness to answer my prayers. I hope it encourages women out there to keep praying for your husbands heart to know God and follow Him. I specifically prayed for 10 year, "God encounter Josh" and I believe this is the encounter I have been praying for. Don't give up wives and spouses. Single women, pray that your husband knows the Lord and encounters him now in Jesus name. This episodes sticky note quote is, "I once saw coincidence where I now see confirmation (from God)." SHIFT | CHANGE ANCRONYM: S - Share your feelings with others. Sustained inner change requires accountability. H - Have the courage to recognize your flaws and address them. I - Inspire others. People are watching anyways - give them something to cheer on! F - Find your purpose now. If ever there was a time, it's NOW! It's what keeps you going when you're ready to quit. T - Trust in God and His Word. This takes time and practice especially for those who did not grow up trusting the Lord like Josh. He's currently still looking for a job in the oil and gas industry, and if it were not for applying the Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover into our lives 2 years ago we might have had a different story. I know God will provide for him a job soon as He is faithful! Thank you for listening. Connect with Josh on Instagram: @JoshJCurt or joshua.curteman@gmail.com Shift happens! Be the change and inspire others to be Shift Changers with you! Contact me shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her or visit the shop: www.ShopPalomaBlanca.com Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast!

DISCLAIMER: Due to COVID, we've had to orchestrate Zoom recordings rather than in person. Our connection on this episode was patchy despite our efforts. We proceeded and didn't let that stop us. We still hope you enjoy! On June 13th, 2020, our little store, Paloma Blanca, will be one! We wanted to come alongside the struggling and strong Believers and provide financial assistance to women & children who cannot help themselves. God lead us to partner with the Rosas and their organization, Love Bought International. An orphanage in Soacha, Colombia. Mike is a father, traveling evangelist, the chaplain to the Houston Rockets, and a Leadership Coach through Revolutionary Living. Lidiette, his beautiful bride is a loving mother to three gorgeous babies, a minister of the Gospel, and the other heartbeat behind Love Bought. She's also vital in keeping #allthethings running. The call of God came to Mike at the age of 16 while watching a commercial that sparked the fire in his heart for the people of Colombia. In 2007, they started a soup kitchen feeding children and now have a home for the children. Love Bought is their offering to the Lord. Their passion is fueled by James 1:27 that says, "Pure and true religion in the sight of God means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you." This episodes sticky note quote is, "You must change with the times unless we're big enough to change the times." SHIFT | CHANGE ANCRONYM: S - Seek the Lord. What comes from the Lord, He will sustain. If it comes from you, it will be sustained by your works. H - Hear His voice. Don't just pray, stay in that moment and wait for the Lord to speak to you. I - Identify the plan. Lidiette prays, "God gives us the blueprint." What is His plan? Ask for it and wait for it. F - Fast and pray. The enemy would love nothing more than to keep you blind, stuck, and immovable towards the purpose God has on your life. Fasting and praying sets intention and is your request for clarity and confidence on your next move. Cry out to God and hold your peace. "The Lord Himself will fight for you. Just stay calm (quiet in another translation)." Exodus 14:14 T - Take Action! This is the last step. Don't be impulsive and skip before seeking the Lord, hearing from Him, fasting, and praying. Once you've done those steps, it's time to take action! Where are they now: they NEED prayer. The Colombian government is preventing Love Bought from caring for the children. Will you join in prayer with my family, with Paloma Blanca, and the Rosas for breakthrough for these precious children? We look forward to a praise report soon this year from The Rosas on obtaining custody of the children. Connect with the Rosas on Instagram: @MikeRosas and @LoveBought or go to www.LoveBought.com Shift happens! Be the change and inspire others to be Shift Changers with you! Contact me shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her or visit the shop: www.ShopPalomaBlanca.com Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast!

In this episode, I sit down with my friend, Valerie Ellis, who is a wife, mother, non-profit grant writer, memory maker, avid book reader, children's book author, and co-author to the blog, Our Everyday Parables. We talk about how being intentional in our parenting can create moments that are educational, creative, memorable, and the building blocks for growing our children's faith. Each of us as parents are facing different trials and tragedies, but regardless, we are all seen and known by Jesus. Leaning into Him will give us the guidance to parent our children in their unique way. These intentional moments in parenting starts with prayer and practice. Sticky note quote: "Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, I will try again tomorrow.” Mary Anne Radmacher How do you shift change to intentional parenting? Valerie uses the acronym SHIFT to describe how this can be done by giving us Simple Honest Ideas For Teaching: S - Simple. The most memorable moments are ones that are kept simple. It doesn't have to be this grand thing. Look at moments together or failed attempts as moment makers. You may not feel like you're a good teacher and like church has it covered, but your kids want to hear from you. They want to know what is important to you and about your faith. You won't always get it right, but remember, courage is the quiet voice that says, “I will try again tomorrow.” Plus, it's not all up to us. God cares about our children way more than we ever could. "His love for them is great and His compassion never fails. They are new every morning. Great is His faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23 H - Honest. By honest I mean, authentic, and that starts with cultivating your own relationship with God—leaning on God and learning about him. Honest also speaks to sharing your own ups and downs (in ways that are age appropriate of course). I can't speak for all kids, but my oldest has a little authenticity radar. He's never said it to me, but I get the feeling he sometimes—not always--thinks: "Mom and Dad are just teaching me this because they want me to act a certain way or because they are supposed to." When I share something about my very own personal faith walk, he seems to let his guard down a bit more. He sees me as more of a fellow Christ-seeker and less of mom who is always trying to make him do what's good for him. I - Ideas For Teaching - aka Thriving! It's not all about information going from you to your kid, which is kind of implied in the word teaching. It's about growing together and about them cultivating their own relationship with God. And of course, as our brothers and sisters in Christ, we can learn from them too. They are a valuable part of our Christian community. It's about teaching by your example and the examples of others, and them thriving as they grow alongside you. Connect with Valerie on Instagram: @IamValerieEllis and @OurEverydayParables or go to www.OurEverydayParables.com Shift happens! Be the change and inspire others to be Shift Changers with you! Contact me shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her or visit the shop: www.ShopPalomaBlanca.com Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast!

I heard a quote once that said, "Times of stress or trouble reveal your true colors." The Bible speaks about this in Luke 6:44-45 [paraphrased] that says, "Every tree will be revealed by the quality of fruit that it produces. Figs or grapes are not picked off thorn trees. People are known this way (like trees). Every man produces good out of the goodness stored in them and if you have evil stored up in you - it will come out. For the overflow of what you store in your heart will be seen by the fruit you produce and it will be heard in your words. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of" and then eventually it is seen in your actions. If you and I are trees growing to bear fruit - what are we feeding ourselves now? Kindness, generosity, selflessness, self control, etc. What you feed yourself will be the fruit you produce in every season. The following verses talk about how fools don't follow this practice and stumble. Ahhh, but you are no fool, my friend if you are listening to this podcast with Lily Rodriguez, owner of Lily Bakes. She shares with us her struggles during this pandemic, and how through a flour drought she gave anyways...to me and many others with her delicious cookies and cupcakes! In a crisis, she showed her true colors, the good fruit of her heart of generosity, and her faith in Jesus. I was so moved by her generosity that I had to share her story with you! It was vital for me to have her on as proof that even in troubles when we have an inclination to hold on and store up for "our 4 and no more", thus, close minded to generosity - when you shift change to generosity God will open up the windows of Heaven for a blessing that you cannot contain (Malachi 3:10)! He's not into keeping a scoreboard or you scratch my back - I'll scratch your back system in His giving. Nope. He is gracious to give to us all the time, but when we give to others - He is extravagant to give back to us in response. Sticky note quote: "You can never out give God." S - Stand firm in God even in the tough times -> Don't be swayed to fall apart, play the victim, panic, or worry when things don't pan out. Remember God's promises and stand on them. H - Hope for what you cannot see (faith) and put action to it -> Keep baking, keep producing, keep creating, keep working. God's got you! I - Impact others by searching for that one person you can bless. -> Keep an eye and an ear out for that person you can bless and say, "I got you!" F - Focus on the fruit and ask for the rest. -> Don't stop baking, producing, or creating because of a missing ingredient. Ask God for what you need. You have not because you ask not! Talk to Him and then reach out to your circle of trust. T - Thank God for the blessings and repeat! -> When He exceeds your expectations, Thank Him for what He's provided and repeat the cycle! Be a blessing to others around you by your giving! Connect with Lily on Instagram: @Lilybakes.tx and order your next delicious treat for your next occasion! You will not be disappointed! Shift happens! Be the change and inspire others to be Shift Changers with you! Contact me shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected on Instagram @Revive.Her or visit our shop: www.shoppalomablanca.com Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast!

Katherine "Kat" Blanco and I met on Instagram and instantly hit it off! I loved her heart, passion, and love for people. We opened up about major stuff on DM's and I knew I had to her on the podcast because she has an amazing perspective on life. This episodes sticky note quote is: "Forgiveness is not only for the other person, but it's for you. It's one the greatest expression of self care and self love." Quote by Kat. A parallel quote by Miguel Ruiz "Forgiveness is an act of self love and respect." Forgiveness is an action and it serves us well when we live it out. It's also how others, especially our children learn and grow as we role model what forgiveness looks like. S.H.I.F.T. takeaway: S: Surrender your unmet expectations, the perfect picture of an apology or remorse, or how your life should be right now. Surrender your pride to God and His will. Knowing that He is in control, covers your blind side, protects your heart, and has plans to prosper you and not hurt you. Find your strength in surrender as you trust God. H: Honor God with your obedience to forgive whether you like it or not. Honor yourself with the opportunity to let it go whether they deserve it or not. Honoring God and yourself is the most beautiful mature and honest moment you can experience in life. Honoring God and yourself with how much work and determination you put into bouncing back from those unforgivable moments in your life so that you can continue living a life of freedom. I: "I am reason enough" - In any case relating to forgiveness, "I" (you) am reason enough to forgive the other person. Don't worry about whoever hurt you, what they're doing with their life, how sorry they were or were not, if they learned from it or if they are still doing the same thing. It's not about them. The lesson is for you to learn to move past the hurt, to continue to live life, to feel remorse, to shift change to a better way of living - It's about you and You are enough reason to forgive. F: Find what works for you in forgiving. Also, find a balance based on the situation and season. It may take a week, months, or years, but choose to not let unforgiveness go unsettled. Release yourself from unforgiveness and in turn, the other person as well. T: Take the "L" - Take the loss, the lesson and the low road. You're not a loser. When you take the lesson, you are stronger and wiser. It is the road less traveled, but you can't lose if you learn, grow, and move from it! It's a sign of grace and maturity. Connect with Kat here on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kat_blanco/ If you're interested in knowing more or if God is calling you to Shift Change to Forgiveness and would like to listen to the Podcast I referenced, Nothing Is Wasted Ministries - go to https://www.nothingiswasted.com/ or find it on iTunes. If you've struggled with unforgiveness and would like to know about the course I took called Freedom - you can visit https://freedom.churchofthehighlands.com/ and find a small group near you to do it with here: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/groups Shift happens! Be the change and inspire others to be Shift Changers with you! Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast! Contact me shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her

Why shift to Missions? Because in life, we are called to love and impact others! My amazing friend and former nursing coworker, Jessica will share about the shift in her life that lead her heart along the path to become a missionary. The sticky note quote for this episode is: "Don't worry about anything, but pray about everything. Ask God for what you need and thank Him for all He has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-8 Jess, talks about her "YES (period)" to God, to His purpose, and assignment. Jesus gave His best, "YES" - what is He calling YOU to say YES to? Visit www.JamilynHull.com to hear about her incredible life and how her "YES" changed Jessica's life, my life, and I pray it can change yours. S.H.I.F.T. takeaway: Service - when you don't know what to do or where to go, start serving where you are. Healthy habits + relationships - while you are in the waiting for the job, that relationship, the diagnosis, this pandemic to end, your next assignment, be mindful of your habits and relationships that may push you towards or pull you away from God and His calling/purpose for you. Introspection - if your situation isn't changing, God may be trying to change something in you. Fight - for yourself and others. Fight the urge to give up or give in. If you don't quit, YOU WIN! Trust in God - He knows you, He loves you, He cares about you and the things you care about. You demonstrate your trust by resting in Him and on His promises. Don't worry about anything, pray about everything, and give God your best "YES!" Connect with Jessica here on Instagram @j_brownie to follow Brown's Anatomy, Wednesday Morning Wisdom, her extremely attractive dog, DASH, III @DashIGMODEL, and all things JB! If you're interested in knowing more or if God is calling you to Shift to Missions (local and global), a great resource and organization is M3 (Mobilizing Medical Missions) by Dr. Paul Osteen. M3 holds a conference every year at Lakewood Church. Go to www.M3Missions.com to get connected now! To know more about how the organization Jessica referenced or to donate, visit www.KenyaRelief.org Shift happens! Be the change and inspire others to be Shift Changers with you! Have a story that inspired change by you or someone else? I would love to share it! Love the podcast? Be gangster and rate & review this podcast! Contact me shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her

Your story is the most important part of you! It's an ongoing story where the pen is put to paper as you are reading this description. Maybe you have a story that changed because you decided to change your belief system or maybe someone changed the trajectory on your behalf. Maybe something happened that you would have never imagined and that's how life shifted for you. Either way, it's time to shift and tell your story! See below for contact details. I'm excited for you to hear my best friend, Whitney's story and I pray her story will resonates with you. Sticky Note Quote: “I can do all things through Christ which strengthen me” Philippians 4:13 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing” John 15:5 1 Corinthians 6-19-20, TPT "have you forgotten that your body is now the sacred temple of the spirit of holiness, who lives in you? You don't belong to yourself any longer, for the gift of God, the holy spirit, lives inside your sanctuary. You were God's expensive purchase, paid for with tears of blood, so by all means, then, use your body to bring glory to God!" Shift to PURPOSE Have a VISION with the end in mind Increase your FAITH Fuel your STRENGTH Track down your TRIBE Contact Whitney here: Instagram @_mrs_whitney_hill and email: mrswhitneyraehill@gmail.com Shift happens and You can be the change! Have a story that you'd like to share about how you or someone became a shift changer? I would love to share your story! Please be kind and rate & review this podcast! Contact me shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her

Why Change? Well, with all that's going on in the world, we need a lasting positive impact for the greater good! I believe it starts with YOU and it starts with being intentional with your time and in this episode I'm going to show you how with my guest host, Whitney Hill. This episodes Sticky Note Quote is: “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” Ghandi “You will never change your life until you change something you do daily.” John C. Maxwell So, how do you change? SHIFT acronym Start with one small change daily and Stay flexible. Have an intentional plan for change and Have an accountability partner. Incorporate personal development and Incorporate others. Fail forward and often. Focus on the good and magnify it. Turn off your feelings. Throw out the norm. You are not normal! You are a Shift Changer! Shift happens and You can be the change! Have a story that you'd like to share about how you or someone became a shift changer? I would love to share your story! Please be kind and rate & review this podcast! Contact me shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her

Not seeing change in your life? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but it might be your BS (belief system). The foundation of your core values is your belief system which guides your perception (the way you think), your heart (your emotions), and your actions (your behavior). In the dynamic world we live in, if you haven't seen change or fail to change habits in your personal life - most likely it's because of your belief system. Which leads to this week's Sticky Note Quote - say it with me: When I shift my belief system is when I will see change! With constant change, it might be hard to identify what is actually going on. There are 3 Shift Categories that bring about change and these are seasonal, situational, and spiritual. Seasonal: change of seasons like spring, summer, fall, and winter; time change; childhood to adulthood; pregnancy, motherhood, empty nester, etc. Situational: can be summed up as "life happens", but it can be getting married, getting a job, getting laid off, starting a business, having a child, etc. Often times a seasonal change can bring upon a situational change. It's not uncommon to switch those terms interchangeably. Spiritual: the war going on in the heavenly places between the enemy and God and the changes that are brought about in your life as a result Belief system: is a set of principles formed by your religion, your philosophy, or your personal moral code. It's the foundation of how you think. A Change Agent: one who see a shift or opportunity and takes action; they see a need and meet it; they have the ability to develop the skill of anticipating needs. Shift Changer: one who is in the process of or has changed their belief system thus, they have changed how they think, feel, speak, and react to bring about positive change in the world. Shift happens and You can be the change! Have a story that you'd like to share about how you or someone became a shift changer? I would love to share your story! Please be kind and rate & review this podcast! Contact me shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected www.instagram.com/Revive.Her

In this first episode, you will learn about how the name Shift Changer came about and a few insights on what it means to become a Shift Changer. You'll also get to know me - your host, Monica Curteman. From working at the bedside as a critical care nurse for 12 years to finding out on social media one morning that myself and my entire hospital was laid off. You'll hear how shift happened in my own life and the fundamental changes it created in my belief system, and ultimately, my actions to becoming a stay at home mom. Listen as I find some parallels from nursing practice to every day life, and how those skills can make YOU into the Shift Changer in your own life & in the lives of others! Tune in to hear incredible testimonies from guests, how to's, and more insight on what it takes to create a global Shift Change Impact by becoming a Shift Changer! Shift Changer: one who is in the process of or has changed their belief system thus, they have changed how they think, feel, speak, and react to bring about positive change in the world. To see change, you must be the change. That's a Shift Changer! If you've had a shift happen in your life or maybe someone became a change agent in your life, and the impact it made changed the trajectory of your life - I would love to have you on and share your story. Your story is what inspires those on the side lines into action and personal growth. The world needs you! Shift happens and You get to be the change! Contact me shiftchangerpodcast@gmail.com Stay connected on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Revive.Her