Take It Away with Kendra Linck

We are so happy to be back! Today on the podcast we chat about why I took a break from the show. We talk about this new season, called COFFEE WITH...and how excited we are for the new direction we are taking things. It's a short, fun episode with my guest, Cameron Linck. Enjoy!Take It Away Podcast Social Media:  @takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/

Life's A Buch...best name ever! On today's episode we have Rachael Walker, owner and founder of Life's A Buch Kombucha. Kombucha is a fermented, lightly effervescent, sweetened tea commonly consumed for its health benefits, SIGN ME UP!  Throughout this series we have had different conversations with different foodies out there - business owners & entrepreneurs in the food space, how they've built their business, and the highs and lows of being in the food space. Rachael tells her story and gives incredible advice. Let's jump on in, take it away, Rachael! Take It Away Podcast Social Media:  @takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/ Life's A Buch Social Media:@lifesabuchhttps://www.instagram.com/lifesabuch/ Life's A Buch Website:https://www.lifesabuch.com/

Helloooo, my margarita lovers! Today on the podcast we have our sixth food entrepreneur episode, featuring Acasa Margarita Mix. This all natural margarita mix company is based out of Houston. On today's show you will be hearing from Jamie and Catherine, co-founders and co-owners of Acasa Margarita Mix. Throughout this series we have had different conversations with different foodies out there - business owners & entrepreneurs in the food space, how they've built their business, and the highs and lows of being in the food space. So grab your margarita glasses, as Jamie and Catherine share their story with us. Let's jump on in - take it away, Jamie and Catherine. Take It Away Podcast Social Media: @takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/ Acasa Margarita Mix Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/acasamargaritas/ Acasa Margarita Mix Website:https://acasamix.com/ Book that Jamie referred to in the show:Getting There by Gillian Zoe Segal https://www.amazon.com/Getting-There-Gillian-Zoe-Segal/dp/1419715704

Calling all food lovers! Especially my food truck lovers! Today we have Desi Bourgeois, owner and head chef of two food trucks in North Central Louisiana: Grown & Grazed and Staple Sandwich Co. Desi is our 5th featured food entrepreneur. Throughout this series we have had different conversations with different foodies out there - business owners & entrepreneurs in the food space, how they've built their business, the highs and lows of being in the food space. Desi shares his story with us today, and his heart and passion behind cooking. He will challenge you to chase after your dreams. Take it away, Desi! Take It Away Podcast Social Media: @takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/ Grown & Grazed Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/grown_and_grazed/https://www.facebook.com/grownandgrazed/ Grown & Grazed Website:https://www.grownandgrazed.com/ Staple Sandwich Co. Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/staplesandwichco/https://www.facebook.com/staplesandwichco/ Staple Sandwich Co. Website:https://www.staplesandwichco.com/ 

Do you love sweet treats?? Today on the podcast we have our fourth episode of our food entrepreneur series, featuring Revolution Pops and Gelato. Throughout this series we have had different conversations with different foodies out there - business owners & entrepreneurs in the food space, how they've built their business and the highs and lows of being in the food space. Today you will be hearing from Rebecca Dunn founder and owner of Revolution Pops & Gelato, an ice pop and gelato company. She shares where her inspiration came from and some wisdom that she has gained along her journey. Thanks for sharing your story with us, Rebecca! Take it away!Social Media: @takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/ Revolution Pops & Gelato Social Media:@revolutionpopsandgelatohttps://www.instagram.com/revolutionpopsandgelato/ Revolution Pops & Gelato Website:https://revolutionartisanpops.com/ Where to find Revolution Pops & Gelato:https://revolutionartisanpops.com/contact-us/find-us-in-town/

Happy 1st Birthday to our little Take It Away Podcast! Can you even believe that we've made it one whole year?! On today's fun surprise celebration episode, we break down how this podcast came to be. Cameron Linck, manager of the show sits down to co-host with me. We talk about where the idea came from, some highs and lows from this past year, and our most listened to episodes. Friends thanks for joining us throughout this past year of conversations. Here's to another year of intentional chats and thoughtful questions. 

Everyone's favorite uncle, UNCLE LARRY! Today on the podcast we have our third episode of our food entrepreneur series, featuring Uncle Larry's food and spice company. Throughout this series we are  highlighting different foodies out there - business owners & entrepreneurs in the food space. Today y'all are in for a treat. Get ready for a thick south Louisiana accent from Uncle Larry, himself. He shares his heart behind the business that he has created, a food and spice company. His products include: Uncle Larry's Seasoning and Flavor Enhancer, Stew In A Few, and Ready-Set-Gumbo. His seasoning is my personal favorite! Take it away, Uncle Larry. Social Media: @takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/ Uncle Larry's Website:https://uncle-larrys.square.site/

All you Sonic lovers, WELCOME! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to own your own franchise? On today's episode we talk about the ins and outs of what it's like to own a Sonic Drive-In. Mr. Paul Reiser is our guest and he is the president of Reiser Group Sonic management company. The Reiser Group owns and operates 38 Sonic Drive-In's, across four different states. He shares his story of how he was born into the world of Sonic. And of course we chat about our favorite items on the menu. Take it away, Mr. Paul!Social Media (CONNECT WITH US):@takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/Paul's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/c/TheSonicGuy/featuredPaul's LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-reiser-52ba6617/Paul's Social Media:@paulreiserhttps://www.instagram.com/paulreiser/

Season 5 is here! The season of Food-Preneurs (also known as food entrepreneurs, yes that's a made up word). Today we have Morgan Potts on the show, founder of Granarly. She pulls back the curtain into how she created her product and company. We talk about some of her highs and lows, the impact of a mentor, and how to navigate jumping into the food space. Morgan gives some amazing advice throughout this episode. Whether you are aspiring to own your own business one day, or you're just trying to make the next right step in your life…this episode is for you. Purchase Granarly online:https://www.granarly.com/shop-snacksUse code “KENDRA” at checkout for 20% off Social Media:@takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/ Morgan's personal account:@morganapottshttps://www.instagram.com/morganapotts/ Granarly's account:@granarlyhttps://www.instagram.com/granarly/

The eight energy is HERE! And I am here for it!! This interview was so fascinating and helpful. If you have an eight in your life, this conversation is for you. The type eight are people who fear being weak, vulnerable, and harmed, so they create an image that they are strong and able to prevail. We chat a lot about that image that they portray to others. Their core desire is to protect themselves and those in their inner circle. Their core fear is being powerless, harmed, controlled, manipulated, and left at the mercy of injustice. They are decisive, independent, and assertive. I am personally so grateful for the leadership in eights, we need their strong leadership. Lastly their core longing is to hear that you will not be betrayed. My eights came ready, take it away, Tyler and Rachel!  If you are interested is taking the enneagram online assessment, visit the link below: https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/  Social Media: @takeitaway_podcast https://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/ 

The ennea-party is here! Welcome, Nick and Betsy, my positive, high energy sevens! Let me just first warn you, there is a LOT of energy on this podcast today. Not only are my two guests sevens, but I am also a seven. So good luck keeping up today...who knows, we might even lose someone at some point during this conversation. The type seven’s core desire is to be happy, fully satisfied, and content. Their core weakness is feeling a great emptiness inside and having an insatiable desire to fill themselves up with experiences and stimulation in hopes of feeling completely satisfied and content. Their core fears are being deprived, trapped in emotional pain, limited, or bored. And lastly, their core longing is to hear “you will be taken care of”. Betsy and Nick, take it away! If you are interested is taking the enneagram online assessment, visit the link below: https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/ Social Media: @takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/ Nick’s small business:@tribalmediaco - https://www.instagram.com/tribalmediaco/https://tribalmediaco.com/ Betsy’s small business:@betsyreiffhttps://www.instagram.com/betsyreiff/

Gosh, what a beautiful conversation and opportunity to learn more about the enneagram type sixes. I am so thankful for all of the loyal guardians out there. Today our guests are Chris Hanchey and Lauren Poey. In todays conversation, Lauren and Chris will walk us through what life is like as a type six. Type sixes are people who anticipate life’s dangers. When healthy, they have faith, are responsible, loyal, effective, and brave. This episode is such an encouragement. They make amazing friends and they appreciate close relationships. Their core desire is to have guidance, security and support. Their core fear is feeling fear itself, being without support, or security, being blamed, targeted, alone, or physically abandoned. And their core longing is to hear that you are safe and secure. My loyalist, take it away. If you are interested is taking the enneagram online assessment, visit the link below:https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/ Social Media:  @takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/

MY 5’s! They’re here - welcome investigators! Today on the podcast, we have Layne Davison and Natalie Mann. We are discussing all things enneagram five today. The type five tends to pull back from the world and others to observe and prefer to live in their mind. They are wise, visionary, and knowledgeable. A type fives core desire is to be capable and competent. Their core weakness is feeling that they lack inner resources and that too much interaction with others will lead to depletion. They withhold themselves from contact with the world and hold onto their resources. Their core longing is to hear that your needs are not a problem. My guests today do an incredible job of answering my questions, take it way, my inquisitive fives.If you are interested is taking the enneagram online assessment, visit the link below: https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/ Social Media:  @takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/

The type 3’s are HERE! Welcome Val and Austin. The type three are people who measure themselves by external achievement and the roles that they play. They focus on their accomplishments. Their core desire is to have high status and respect, to be successful and valuable, and their core longing is to hear “you are loved for simply being you”. The enneagram type three is the successful achiever, they are goal-oriented, competitive, and they excel at what they do. The three’s core weakness is deceit, deceiving themselves into believing that they are only the image they present to others. I have a few threes in my personal life, and I loved getting to take a deeper dive through into the enneagram type three through this episode. Take it away, Val and Austin.If you are interested is taking the enneagram online assessment, visit the link below: https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/ Social Media: @takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/

The twos are here! Let’s learn about the enneagram type two, they are helpers or supportive advisors. Loving, giving, selfless are all words to describe them. They are people who see the world through relationships and define themselves through their service to others. The type two’s core fear is being rejected and unwanted, or unworthy of love. Their core weakness is pride in denying your own needs and emotions while using your own intuition to discover and focus on the emotions and needs of the ones around you. Their core desire is to be appreciated, loved, and wanted and to hear that. Our guests today, Brayden Lans and Katie Dupuy, share the beautiful parts and struggles of being a type 2. They open up, honestly and give raw answers. Take it away, Brayden and Katie! If you are interested is taking the enneagram online assessment, visit the link below: https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/ Social Media: @takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/

Let's learn about the Enneagram 1's in our life! The ennea-type one is the reformer or the moral perfectionist, they are conscientious, sensible, ethical, responsible, self-disciplined, orderly, serious, and they feel personally obligated to improve themselves and their world. Their core fear is being wrong, their core desire is to be good and right, their core weakness is resentment, and their core longing is to hear “you are good”. Tyler and Tiffany do an incredible job answering all of my personal questions. We talk about what it looks like for them to be healthy, and how they deal with change. They give some practical tips on how to love the ones in your life better. Thanks for making our world a better place, 1's! Take it away, Tyler and Tiffany!Enneagram Online Test: https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/Social Media: @takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/

Season 4 is HERE! We are over the moon excited to have an entire series devoted to the enneagram. The enneagram is a transformational tool used to learn more about your personality, it includes nine types. Today we have Misty Escobar, enneagram expert and coach, on the show. We go into detail on where this tool originated, what exactly the enneagram is, and how to best use it. Misty goes through the nine ennea-types and each ennea-types strengths and weaknesses. We discuss what wings are, how to actually read the diagram, and how powerful your growth and stress numbers can be. Lastly, our guest speaks to the skeptics. If you have ever thought the enneagram was a system/tool that puts you into a box…take a listen to this episode; we address that comment at the end. If you want to learn more about the enneagram, this episode is for you. If you love the enneagram, this episode is also for you. Thanks for teaching us today, Misty. Take it away!Enneagram Online Test: https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com/Misty’s Website:http://mistyescobar.net/en/Social Media: Kendra’s Account: (@takeitaway_podcast)https://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/ Misty’s Enneagram Account:https://www.instagram.com/enneagram_discoverfreedom/ Misty’s Enneagram Spanish Account:https://www.instagram.com/eneagrama_discoverfreedom/

Brooke Kenney, welcome to the show! Today we have SLP by day and fashion blogger by night, Brooke Kenney, teaching us how to launch a side hustle. Brooke Kenney and I met in college and we have so many fun memories together. Not only is she a smart cookie, she is also one of the trendiest gals I know. Three years ago she started a fashion blog. Over the past couple years she has grown it and so many beautiful friendships and opportunities have come from her platform. Brooke shares the story of how she got started, what she would’ve done differently and how she manages to do it all. Time and energy plays a huge factor in running a side business. We discuss the process of setting realistic goals and understanding the importance of hard work. Brooke gives thoughtful social media advice, as well as her thoughts on how to diversify yourself in a saturated field. In 2021, you can turn anything into a business. All I ask is that you remember your why, be courageous, and just go for it. Thanks for teaching us how to prepare to launch a side hustle, Brooke, TAKE IT AWAY! Social Media:@takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/ @brooke_kenneyhttps://www.instagram.com/brooke_kenney/ Brooke's Blog:www.brookekenney.com

January is here, and 2021 is coming in hot already. A lot of New Year goals tend to be health related. Rachel Hanes is our guest today, and she is a licensed and registered dietician. She is passionate about health, and serving those around her. A registered dietitian gives counsel on nutrition and food, and supports others to improve their health. Her heart for others shines through her work. Rachel is my mentor, so our conversation starts around mentorship and how we make our relationship a priority. We later get into the health-centered conversation. She talks about her journey of becoming a dietitian, and how the industry she found has shaped her. Our guest shares her health journey, and why she wanted to start a career in nutrition. She then walks us through diet culture in light of developing food-related goals. We chat about the pros and cons of fad diets, how starvation and depravation can affect our brains, and the difference between disordered eating and eating disorders. Lastly, Rachel gives us practical ways to apply the knowledge she has given us in this episode. Take a listen and let me know your thoughts. Take it away, Rach! Let’s prepare for anti-diet health goals. Social Media:@takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/ @freedomfoundnutritionhttps://www.instagram.com/freedomfoundnutrition/ Rachel’s website:http://freedomfoundnutrition.com/

Let’s educate ourselves, and prepare to buy a home. Who cares if you don’t see yourself buying a home until 10-20 years down the road? You now have 10-20 years to prepare and save for a down payment. This conversation is a needed one, because this topic and process is not taught in school. There are so many pieces to the house buying process. Catherine Lawrence is here with us today to educate us on ways to practically set yourself up for success when preparing to purchase a home. She is a realtor in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and has been selling homes for over two years. We go into detail about how she got into this industry and why she loves what she does. Catherine dives into saving for a down payment, recommendations for doing your own research, and pros and cons on buying versus renting. She also shares some fantastic questions to interview/ask your future realtor. Catherine is encouraging and helpful! If you have any questions or thoughts from this episode, she has made herself available to you. Take it away, Cat! Social Media:@takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/ Catherine FB:https://www.facebook.com/catherine.a.thomas.3 How to get in touch with our guest, Catherine Lawrence:https://www.coldwellbankerone.com/agents/60880233/catherine-lawrence/

2021 is almost here!! I know we are all so excited and expectant for what 2021 will bring...and although we will still have the same worldly problems at hand on January 1st…there is just something magical and hopeful that comes with the month of January. Today on the podcast we have Cassie Little joining us to talk through practical ways to prepare for the New Year. Cassie and I were connected through a mutual friend this past year. Cassie is a business owner and launched her company almost one year ago. Her company, Her Sorority Journey, focuses on enhancing the sorority experience. She wants to build strong female leaders, restore the membership experience, and cultivate meaningful community and intentional sisterhood. She is a speaker, and has a blog, podcast, and courses to help you no matter where you’re at in your sorority journey. She gives us insight into what life was like as an entrepreneur in 2020. We talk about lessons learned in 2020 and she shares the lessons that she wants to take with her into 2021. Together we discuss habits to incorporate into your December to ensure a thoughtful and easy transition into the New Year. What does preparing for the New Year look like for you? Making a list of goals, resolutions, choosing a word of the year, setting intentions…well, we talk about it all in this episode. Whatever that looks like for you, do it with intention. Set your self up for success and plan for where you want to go in 2021. I have confidence that you will walk away feeling encouraged after this show. Take it away, Cassie! Social Media:@takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/@hersororityjouneyhttps://www.instagram.com/hersororityjourney/ @littlecasshttps://www.instagram.com/littlecass/Cassie’s Website:https://www.hersororityjourney.com/

Today on the podcast we are talking all about preparing for an event or a wedding. COVID-19 has been a roadblock for a lot of brides and hosts/hostesses. If this topic interests you in the slightest…this conversation is an important one to hear encouragement from someone who is in the industry day in and day out. Brianna Belton is our guest and she owns her own business in North Louisiana. She is an event and wedding planner, florist, designer, stylist, wife, mom, and so much more. Weddings (and any large event) have been extra challenging in 2020. But, that just means 2021 will be filled with even more joy and laughter. So why not start preparing now? In today’s conversation, we chat all about practical ways to prepare for an event, why it’s important to hire a planner/coordinator, and ways to make events special even in the middle of a global pandemic. Brianna goes into detail on the difference between an event coordinator and event planner. I hope you walk away from this conversation with some helpful tips or with some encouragement. Take it away, Brianna! Social Media:@takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/ Brianna Belton’s Social Media:@briannabeltondesignhttps://www.instagram.com/briannabeltondesign/ Brianna Belton’s Website:http://www.briannabeltondesign.com/

Welcome to the show, Dr. Marcia Dickerson! Today we have our first doctor on the show, and I am thrilled that we get to learn from her. She is a wife, mom, and a management professor at Louisiana Tech University. This episode is all about ways to prepare for an interview, and she definitely gives some solid, practical advice. Marcia and I discuss the importance of having a sharp resume that is attractive to the eye. She gives helpful advice to spruce up your resume. We also chat about the struggles that come along with job searching, the reality of virtual interviews, and ways to make yourself a marketable candidate. She educates us on the issue of Imposter Syndrome, and how sometimes we can self-destruct during an interview. Whether you’re looking for a new job right now or you have plans to stay with your current company for the next 40 years…either way, I believe you’ll walk away with some wisdom from this conversation. Take it away, Dr. Dickerson! Marcia’s website:https://www.marciadickersonconsulting.com/ Five Tips to Revise Your Resume blog post:https://www.marciadickersonconsulting.com/single-post/2020/04/08/five-tips-resume The Imposter in the Interview blog post:https://www.marciadickersonconsulting.com/single-post/2018/05/30/the-imposter-in-the-interview Leadership Coaching Services:https://www.marciadickersonconsulting.com/women-s-leadership-coaching-program Social Media:@takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/@dickersonconsultinghttps://www.instagram.com/dickersonconsulting/

Our dear Colorado friends, welcome to the podcast. Today we have a party on the show! Mitch and Jane Moore and Cam Shorey and Alex McVicar join us to chat all about ways to physically and mentally prepare to move. Both of these couples moved across the country to Colorado, which is where we met them. Then due to COVID related job reasons they moved back to their home states. We share the stories of how we all met and became such good friends. The conversation is surrounded by the common theme of having the courage to put yourself out there. You never know if your new best friend is sitting across from you at a bar or grocery story, until you have the bravery to strike up a conversation. Forming new friendships as an adult can be tricky, but hopefully this episode will help. Both couples share their experiences with their most recent moves back home. I asked them about what they would've done differently during their move, and we share some packing tips, as well. Take it away, Cam and Alex & Mitch and Jane!Follow us on social:@takeitaway_podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/takeitaway_podcast/

Miss Louisiana 2020, welcome to the podcast!Courtney Hammons, one of my very best friends joins me today to chat about ideas and ways to prepare for a productive week. Not only does she give great advice and wisdom on this topic, but we also chat about friendship and how we still remain so close despite the physical distance. Other topics discussed on this episode include: gratitude, knowing yourself, prioritizing rest, bedtime routines, weekly goals, and so much more. Habits create routines, Courtney shares how some habits have helped her cultivate a bedtime routine that she looks forward to. My favorite quote from this episode: "It's not joy that makes us grateful, it's gratitude that makes us joyful...wow, what a perfect reminder of the season, going into the end of 2020 and knowing that we can still be joyful because of our gratitude."Social Media:@takeitaway_podcast@courtrenham@missamericala

Courtney Brown, welcome to the show! Courtney is our guest today, and she is a wife, mom to two, former english teacher, and fan of all things Christmas. Courtney was my dance coach and sponsor in high school and has been a mentor in my life ever since.Today on the show we are talking all about practical ways to prepare for the holidays. The holiday season of 2020 is going to look a lot different. We chat about all the expectations and pressures that we put on ourselves to make everything perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Courtney gives us such achievable tips to prepare wisely for the upcoming weeks. The holiday season is a blast, but we must be graceful with ourselves and hold things loosely this season. Take it away, Court!Social Meadia:@takeitaway_podcast

Take it away, Ashlee Ford! We are talking all about preparing for your goals and dreams. My guest today shares all about her journey to becoming an NFL Cheerleader for the Dallas Cowboys and how she got to where she is today. There are so many ways to set yourself up for success, but Ashlee shares a few of her rituals that help her succeed. She shares some interview tips, practical ways to shoot for the stars, and advice for giving yourself some grace. We discuss the importance of family and some kind of support system when striving towards your dreams. There is so much goodness in this episode.

Life is hard...transitions are inevitable. So why not prepare for them? We learn and grow from our experiences and that's exactly what we talk about today on the show. Today my guest is Andy Cline and he shares his experiences with transitioning into a new job within a completely different industry. He shares why he believes it's important to spend time on not only your hard professional skills, but also your soft skills. The power of a pro and con list can make all the difference when you are trying to make a huge decision/life transition. Andy also shares about the massive life transition that comes with having a baby. He gives a dad's perspective on being a first time parent. You will leave this episode feeling encouraged to keep the faith. Take it away, Andy Cline.

Take it away, little sis! Today on the podcast we have my little sister, Courtney Wessels. She shares her heart for college and why preparing for college is so crucial! Preparing for this next step in your life is so important. We prepare of every other big life change. Courtney speaks to having internships, how to savor the summer before your freshman year, and she even gives advice to the parents and siblings of college students. Even if you're not preparing for college right now, you can still gain so much from this episode. Thanks for all the advice and encouragement today, Courtney!

Holley and Jason are on the podcast today and they have the most beautiful and powerful story. We chat about newly wed life at 50, expectations, why it's impactful to have the Lord at the center of your marriage, and so much more. This episode will make you think. Holley shares some beautiful advice to staying focused in your season of singleness. Take a listen to hear Holley and Jason, take it away.

What does it mean to be spiritually connected to your spouse? Take a listen to hear James and Kelli Skinner take it away. We chat about the importance of leaving and cleaving when a couple gets married, and your 'home' becoming where ever your spouse is. The Bible says a lot about about marriage, and our guests go into detail about that. The Lord created marriage, and it is His design. The Lord said, "Man shall leave his mother and father and cling to his wife and the two shall become one flesh". James and Kelli did our pre-marital counseling and we chat about that. Preparing for marriage is one of the best steps to take before you say, 'I Do', in our opinion. This episode was a fun on, full of so much marriage knowledge.

Life can be unexpected and life can be hard, but life with good friends is so much better. Today on the podcast, we have Ryan and Emilie Allen. They boldly share their story about moving off to a brand new state, right after getting married. Life in a new place can be challenging, and then add newly wed life on top of a new state. They share how they stayed, even when it was hard. We also chat about the ups and downs of making new friends. The older we get, the harder it is to make solid friendships. The last topic we discussed in this episode was about infertility in marriage - how infertility has strengthened their marriage, how hard it's been, and how you can encourage a friend right now that may be going through infertility. This episode is a fun one, enjoy! Take it away, Ryan and Emilie!

Today on the podcast, we are talking all about sex and intimacy in marriage. We interview Tony and Alisa Dilorenzo from the ONE Extraordinary Marriage show; one of the number one marriage podcasts out there. They have written many books, and give away many different free resources on their website. https://oneextraordinarymarriage.com/ Tony and Alisa believe that there are 6 pillars of intimacy at the core of every extraordinary marriage. These six pillars include: emotional intimacy, physical intimacy, financial intimacy, spiritual intimacy, recreational intimacy, and sexual intimacy. https://6pillarsofintimacy.com/6-pillars-of-intimacy-optin1599083114475?utm_campaign=homepage&utm_medium=banner&utm_source=website Sex deepens our relationship with our spouse and fulfills our longing for connection. The Lord designed sex and 1 Timothy 4:4 says, “For everything created by God is good” It’s his design, his idea, and a gift to us. On today’s show we talk about Tony and Alisa’s 60-day sex challenge, and how it transformed their life and marriage. In this episode we also talk about communication with your spouse when it comes to your sex life, intentionality around intimacy and why it’s important for both parities to initiate. Link to their podcast: https://oneextraordinarymarriage.com/one-extraordinary-marriage-show/ Other resources from Tony and Alisa:https://shop.oneextraordinarymarriage.com/collections/frontpage/products/7-days-of-sex-challengehttps://shop.oneextraordinarymarriage.com/collections/communication-marriage-toolbox/products/19-quick-questions-that-will-rekindle-your-sex-life-asap

MONEY, MONEY, MONEY!! Let’s talk about money and finance in marriage. We believe being on the same page, financially, in your marriage is SO important. In this episode we chat with my parents on goal setting, emergency funds, ways to attack debt, retirement, the beauty of compound interest, and communication on spending. My dad is a financial advisor, and gives some practical tips on budgeting and ways to save. Money in marriage can be stressful, but hopefully this podcast will provide you with some valuable tools.

Community in marriage is extremely valuable. Marriage takes intentionality and community helps us remember the things in life that are truly important. Having a community group is a fun way to learn from others who are in the same phase of life, and a fun way to connect with others once a week. Jonathan and Lauren Barnes and Sam and Caroline Burns share their heart for community and marriage. I can’t wait for you all to learn from them, they truly are some wise newlyweds. Community to us means having other couples that will challenge us, encourage us, and pray for us. We know that these two couples will always have our best interest at heart.

LET’S TALK ABOUT MARRIAGE! On season 2 of the podcast we are talking all things marriage - one of our favorite topics. We share our story, why marriage is important to us, the ways we strengthen our marriage, and how we survived COVID-19. HAH! We’re only two years into marriage, so get excited to learn with us from some incredible guests on this season.

Commercial Real Estate Agent, Tyler Jaynes, shares all about life as a commercial real estate agent and how he got started in the industry. We start the episode with his college journey at Baylor University, and then he shares his story of moving off to Las Vegas to start his career. We chat about the grind of real estate, how to bring value to your customers, and the importance of finding an industry that you are truly passionate about. Take it away, Tyler!

Professional Photographer, Amelia McCammon, shares all about how her former jobs/roles led her to where she is today. She owns her own photography business called Amelia Rose Photography in Houston. Amelia is a former history teacher, and a former professional cheerleader for the Houston Texans. She shares some beautiful entrepreneur advice, as well as some encouragement to any aspiring photographers. Take it away, Amelia!

Actress, Allie DeBerry Beede, shares all about life as an actress, how she got into acting, her favorite types of films to play in, and so much more. We chat about how she stays motivated and disciplined and Allie gives some beautiful advice to anyone who may be aspiring to reach big goals. Take it away, Allie!

Assistant Women's Golf Coach at Colorado State University, Mitchell Moore, shares his story of how he got into coaching. We chat all about the impact a coach can have on young people, different coaching styles, the importance of networking and writing letters, and so much more. Mitch is truly making an impact at CSU. He gives beautiful advice on how to get into coaching, and how to develop your mental toughness. Take it Away, Mitch!

Brittany Hackett is a teacher and professional cheerleader for the Dallas Stars Hockey Team. She shares her story of how she fell in love with teaching, and gives helpful advice to anyone who may be applying to jobs right now. This episode also gives you a fun behind the scenes look into what life is like as a professional cheerleader for the NHL. Take it away, Brittany!

Registered Dietitian, Hope Frugé and I chat all about what it looks like to be mentally, spiritually, relationally, and physically healthy. Hope owns her own private practice, called Health with Hope. She shares encouraging stories, and gives helpful entrepreneur advice. Hope is also a former Miss Louisiana, and gives us a behind the scenes look into her year representing the state of Louisiana.

Guest Kayla Southard, shares what life is like as a entrepreneur and wedding planner. She gives some brilliant advice on owning your own business and how to grow as a young entrepreneur. If you are a current bride-to-be, or if you just love weddings, I think you will enjoy this show and find it encouraging. Kayla speaks from the heart and brings so much joy to this episode!

Are you running full speed towards your goals right now? Phillip Diehl, pitcher for the Colorado Rockies, shares his story. We chat about his training, his strategies, and his superstitions. He gives encouragement to anyone going through life transitions, as well as what it takes to climb the ladder.

Max Ritchie works for a start up company in New York. He shares encouragement and advice on how he got to where he is today as a young successful professional. We chat all about his time at Brown University. He gives his two cents on networking, and if you've ever been on the fence about moving off...give this episode a listen.

Welcome to the Take It Away Podcast. This trailer episode is a short welcome show explaining my heart behind this new journey! Take a listen to hear what you can expect from us.