The Balance Podcast

Raise your hand if you've ever felt as though God was tugging your heart in a different direction than the one you wanted to go in. Maybe in your business, or maybe even a physical direction that wasn't a part of the plan you had for your life. Today I'm chatting with my friend Allee Cyrus.Allee was raised in small-town Kentucky and got her start in marketing within opportunities with sports marketing and Coca-Cola. After feeling called higher, she fundraised her way to a residential entrepreneurial program in Silicon Valley when she was 23.Since then, she has paid rent in San Francisco, Scottsdale, and Los Angeles all to settle back into her Southern roots in North Carolina in 2021. She has started multiple companies, worked in ministry at Propel Women + Christine Caine Ministries, is a nationally recognized digital strategist with her agency Malibu Media and is the founder of Right Up Your Allee events and media, a company for women ready to bloom in business.She now spends her days business building, coaching, and focusing on cultivating transformation in the lives of women ready for more in life, faith and business. She is passionate about teaching women how to make incredible profit from life-changing businesses that bring Heaven closer as they flourish. If you are ready for a no crap woman to call you higher, teach from experience, laugh with you, and believe in you bigger - Allee is your person.This episode is a flippin' bomb of the encouragement and permission you need to start living like the women you want to be – the women you already are. I can't wait for you guys to meet her! Let's get into it.Follow Along with Allee: https://rightupyourallee.com/https://rightupyourallee.com/podcasthttps://www.instagram.com/rightupyourallee/ Show Notes: Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/

If this is the only episode of this podcast that you ever listen to, I'll count it as a win in my book because no matter who you are, what hats you wear, what roles you play in your day to day, what your job is, or what season of life you're in… today's guest has something to share that is going to encourage you.If you've ever wrestled with an intense feeling of imposter syndrome, or fear of failure: Click play. If you've ever believed that your purpose can be found in your talents, or your abilities, or anything you can manifest for your life on your own: Click play. If you've ever questioned “who am I?” when stepping up to the plate to pursue a dream that feels so widely big and scary it's almost out of reach: Click play. Or here's a kicker: If you have ever felt extremely called to something in your life that feels like it's “not enough”: Click play.Today I had the honor of sitting down with my new friend, and powerhouse of a women; Jenny Randle. Based out of Northern Florida with her husband and two kids, Jenny is a woman who went from a career in the heart of Hollywood to becoming a faith-based author, national speaker, and chart-topping podcaster.She is passionate about Jesus, and life, and the result of that blend led her to write her newest book Dream Come True, where she encourages others to dream-on for the glory of God and good of others.I personally walked away from this conversation with Jenny with my jaw on the floor and my heart on a cloud, on fire and excited for the revelations she shared that not only changed my life, but are bound to change yours too. So grab a snack, and buckle up, because this is an un-pausable conversation, and I can't wait to see you inside this episode.Follow Along with Jenny: Read Jenny's newest book ‘Dream Come True' https://www.jennyrandle.com/dreamhttps://www.jennyrandle.com/ https://freedomcreatives.com/faithful https://www.instagram.com/jenny.randle/ Show Notes: Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/

Boy do I have a treat for you today, my friend! This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with my good friend Evie McLeod to chat about living a balanced life as a multi-passionate woman – which can seem like an impossible task, I know, but trust me when I say that Evie has thoughts that prove otherwise.Evie is a serial entrepreneur, business educator, marketing guru, and destination elopement photographer based out of Southern California. She's the founder and CEO of EvieSwim,  Evelyn Grace Photos, and co-founder of The Heart University. Not to mention she also co-hosts one of my personal favorites, The Heart & Hustle Podcast - a top-rated business podcast for creative entrepreneurs.Evie's mission behind everything she does is to help empower women to live fully alive in their God-given worth and purpose and change the world around them as they go. When she's not working, you can usually find her surfing, reading, or spending quality time with her friends and her husband, Landon.So basically, it was a no-brainer for me to ask Evie to come on the podcast to share some wisdom and truth about being a multi-passionate woman. And I don't want to make you wait a second longer, let's jump into the episode.Follow Along with Evie:  https://www.instagram.com/evierupp/ https://evelyngrace.com/ https://www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity/ https://theheartuniversity.com/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-heart-hustle-podcast/id1487265198 https://www.instagram.com/evieswim/ https://evieswim.comShow Notes: Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/

Raise your hand if any of the following scenarios has ever applied to you before:Raise your hand if you've ever worked hard to DIY and launch your website but you're really only seeing crickets instead of inquiries.Raise your hand if it's been a *while* since you touched your site and you could not confidently tell me if the pricing/info/copy listed on your site is up to date or even an accurate reflection of your brand today.Or raise your hand if you're a servant to the infamous “shiny object syndrome” and you constantly find yourself tweaking, editing, and re-doing parts of (if not your entire) website way more than you'd like to admit.If you've ever experienced one (or more) of these scenarios before, know that you're not alone, and it is possible to transform your website into a tool that can actually *work* for your business. Join in on today's episode as we chat about all the reasons your website isn't working for you, and how you can transform your site into one of the most powerful tools in your business that gives you back your time - instead of stealing it away.So are you ready to feel empowered every time you send that URL to a potential lead, knowing that they will step into your customer journey with clarity and confidence? It's time to do a self-evaluation. Grab your pen & paper, and I'll see you inside the episode!Show Notes: Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/Shop the Eloise May template bundle! Use code “BalancePodcast10” to get 10% your order at checkout (no order minimum).

Welcome back to the Balance Podcast! I am your host Adison Childers and if you clicked play on today's episode, I don't blame you one bit. Having a life-giving business that brings you joy and excitement every day is something that we all crave but most of us struggle to achieve. It's a pretty-sounding idea, but when push comes to shove, where would we even begin to know how to implement this idea into our business and brand?Today I chatted with the lovely Morgan Brewer, of Studio Antheia and the Designed To Thrive Collective - and she had an ear full of helpful tips and actionable steps for you to implement right away if you're itching to run a business that embodies your values and supports your life.Morgan lives on the East Coast with her husband Tyler and dogs Brooklyn & Brighton and when she's not designing brands, you'll probably find her on a walk with the dogs, doing a hot yoga class, watching survivor re-runs, or working on home projects.She believes that your business can be life-giving and sustainable. And it's this belief that is the foundation of much of her studio work and the reason she started the Designed to Thrive Collective.So without further ado, let's dive into this week's conversation and get our heads in a mindset to produce life giving systems, and implement valuable lessons for the work week ahead of us. Cue the show intro!Follow Along with Morgan : https://www.instagram.com/studioantheia/https://www.studioantheia.com/https://www.instagram.com/designedtothrivecollective/https://www.designedtothrivecollective.com/Show Notes: Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/

If you've clicked on this episode, and you find yourself in a season of change - whether that's a physical move, business-related change, a new season, or even a shift in your heart - this episode was recorded literally with the heart to encourage you in the midst of the change you're currently facing.Today I get to introduce you to my friend Rachel Awtrey who is pretty experienced when it comes to consistent change, and the words and heart she shared about her constant moving and uprooting were a landmine of encouragement and truth for the season I'm currently in - and I bet they'll do the same for you.Rachel is an online encourager and podcaster in Birmingham, AL. She spends most of her time connecting with her friends online encouraging them to seek Jesus in small and large ways.She is the host of the Behind the Bliss, a top-rated podcast, which creates space for women to share stories and their reality of what life is really like behind the bliss so that others might experience an “oh yeah, me too” moment. (Which is literally what you'll find here in today's episode as well.)Rachel is an Air Force wife to her husband who serves as a pilot and loves to share her adventures and revelations God shares with her through these experiences. Through heartbreak and loss, marriage and adventure, Rachel hopes to inspire others that it's not about doing it all well at once but rather being obedient in our next step.So if you've been around here for any amount of time, you can already tell that Rachel sounds like our kinda gal. Ready? Let's get encouraged together.Follow Along with Rachel: https://www.instagram.com/rachel.awtrey/http://rachelawtrey.com/Text “BESTIE” to 55444Show Notes: Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/Referenced Links: https://www.valmariepaper.com/ 

If you've ever wrestled with the desire to incorporate your faith into your business and treat your business as your ministry, but are stuck feeling scared that your clients will run the hills, or you'll turn off people who you otherwise could have served whole-heartedly, you're not alone.On today's podcast, I asked my dear friend Kendra Pelage onto the show to speak truth and life into your heart in whatever season of business you're currently in and man, did she deliver.Kendra is a wife to her husband, Jeff, a business coach, photographer, and host of women's retreats, who is constantly pursuing what it looks like to walk intimately with the Lord in both her business and everyday life.And I swear you guys, this woman has the spiritual gift of encouragement because you will never walk away from her without feeling encouraged and lighter, which is probably one of the reasons why she is so good at her job. Kendra is passionate about empowering women to live and grow in their calling while glorifying their Creator, so I can't wait for you to hear all that she has to say today.Are you ready for it? Let's welcome Kendra to the Balance Podcast.Follow Along with Kendra: https://www.instagram.com/kendraashtonphotography/ https://kendraashtonphotography.com/kendrapelage@gmail.com Some of our favorite daily devotionals: Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace In His Presence by Sarah YoungGrace Is Enough: A 30-Day Christian Devotional to Help Women Turn Anxeity and Insecurity into Confidence by Courtney FidellSeeing Beautiful Again by Lysa TerKeurstEmbraced: 100 Devotions to Know God Is Holding You Close by Lysa TerKeurstShow Notes: Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/

Whether you've ever heard of this concept or not, today's episode is going to equip you with 5 new sets of tools that you can apply to your business tool belt right now, if you're ready to step up and learn how to serve the heck out of your clients.The 5 Love Languages are tools we can learn and use to better love on our people, whether that's under our own roofs, or the people we connect with on a daily basis within our businesses Monday-Friday. In this episode we chat through Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, and yes… we even talk about how to apply the Physical Touch love language in a thoughtful, and professional way.So buckle up and tune into this episode if you're ready to serve your people with new tools that will transform their experience with you, and your experience within your business. Show Notes: Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/ (And come tell me what your love language is!)https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/Referenced Links: Get The 5 Love Languages book by Gary Chapman.Take this quiz to find out how your love languages are ranked!Adison's top online gifting services: Simon LeBlanc and BoxFox

If you've ever heard the term “brand strategy” thrown around in the online space as though it's definitely something you should know all about, but you truthfully have no idea what those words even mean (or if they're even relevant to your business) - you're not alone. Today on the podcast we are deep diving into the juicy two-part topic on naming your brand, and a serious crash course on all things brand strategy. Because brand strategy is a tool that you need in your business belt, and one that will completely revolutionize the way you think about the ‘IN' ‘OUT' and ‘AROUND' of your business… don't worry, Adison breaks it all down in the episode.Join Adison as she shares the story of completely gutting and rebranding her design studio, her top tips for things to think about when naming your business or brand, and yes - all things brand strategy. This episode is chock full of free *gold* that many pay a lot of money to have implemented into their business so you're going to want to stick around until the end.Have your pen and paper ready to go? Note taking starts in 3… 2… 1… click play!Show Notes: Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/Referenced Links: ‘Obsessed: Building A Brand People Love From Day One' by Emily HeywardAbigail Emma Copywriting

Ahem, hey there entrepreneur - I have a question for you. Have you ever considered what your business feels from your clients perspective? Are you being intentional about every step that they walk through, and are you going out of your way to make their experience tangible even if you run your business solely online?If any of these questions rubbed you a little, stick around for this episode.Canadian-born creative director Xanthe Appleyard is the co-founder of Oh Sierra, a creative agency based between Los Angeles and Tulum, Mexico. How cool is that?!In 2020, Xanthe and her partner in life and business, Frank, packed their bags and moved to Tulum — a bold leap to expand their global perspective. Just months later they introduced their beautiful, and thoughtfully curated rental property, The Oh Sierra Swim Club.Xanthe's philosophy on life influences her approach to branding: we aren't drawn to people because of what they do, but rather who they are. As a designer, mentor, and speaker, she generously shares why communication is equally important to brand-building as visuals, what it takes to build a connected community, and how to execute on a long-term vision.But let's cut to the chase, you didn't click on this episode to hear me do all the talking - nor do I want you to miss out on all the goodness Xanthe brought to today's episode. Let's dive in.Follow Along with Xanthe: https://www.instagram.com/ohsierracreative/ Pinterest - https://pin.it/47k2pgH TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ohsierracreative https://www.instagram.com/ohsierraswimclub/ https://ohsierra.ca/(And BTW, it's live! Check out The Table by Oh Sierra)Show Notes: Click here.Referenced Links: Shop my sweatshirt from The Daring Romantics!My favorite Email Templates for designers.Shop TONIC Websites.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/

Whether you're a well seasoned daughter or new to the Kingdom family, we all are called to a life of prayer and communication with Christ. But sometimes, the “how” we pray can get muffled and messy, and hard to navigate. In these vulnerable moments with the Lord, I like to practice seeking out new prayer strategies that can be found in the Bible, and this one of my favorites, that I have been able to see God move through in massive ways.This simple prayer strategy is one that has changed my life, and one I am using even now in the midst of a messy season. I've used it time and time again: I used it before I knew who, or if, the Lord had a man in mind for me to call my husband. I used it when I met the man the Lord clearly wanted me to marry (because you can't be too sure, right?!). I've used it on multiple continents, and I'm using it now as I navigate through the last few months of my pregnancy and all the crazy that this season entails.I call it: “Laying out the fleece”, and God has used this prayer strategy to produce steadfast faith and newfound joy in our relationship, daily! So are you game for challenging yourself to a new prayer strategy and seeing what He can do for you when you “lay out your fleece”? You never know, it could be soaking wet on dry ground. Click play and let's dive into it.Show Notes: Click here.Loving this show? Take a minute to rate & review The Balance Podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts, or leave a review on Apple Podcasts.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/

Can I ask you something a little personal? Have you ever believed the lie that motherhood crushes your dreams? That you should get all of your travel in before you settle down, or maybe the lie even manifested itself in the fact that you subconsciously have a running list of things you have to accomplish before you can start having kids?Today I'm talking with Lindsey Roman whose story might hit close to home for you if you answered yes to any of these questions. Like so many women, Lindsey at one point believed the lie that having kids meant that the dreams she had for her life were unattainable, but now Lindsey is fully living in her God-given calling for both motherhood, and her career. Lindsey is a business coach, social media marketing aficionado, and photographer based out of Lawrence, Kansas. She's the co-founder of The Heart University and she co-hosts The Heart & Hustle Podcast, a top rated business podcast for creative entrepreneurs. Lindsey's mission is to help women know their worth, value, and identity in who they are and boldly do what they were created to do. When she's not speaking, teaching, or dancing on Instagram, you can find her spending quality time traveling, yes traveling, and adventuring with her daughters Eloise & Annalise and husband Andrew.So yeah, Lindsey is a walking testimony that you can do both, and she has so much goodness to share on the topic. Without further ado, let's dive in.Follow Along with Lindsey: https://www.instagram.com/mrslindseyroman/https://lindseyroman.com/https://www.instagram.com/theheartuniversity/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-heart-hustle-podcast/id1487265198 Show Notes: Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/

Let's talk about Mondays. The oh-so dread first day of the week where we're expected to pop back to the grind of business as if the weekend wasn't packed full on it's own of all the craziness we couldn't fit into last week.But I think we should flip that script this week, and try something new. Instead of griping about whatever we weren't able to do in the weekend, let's be intentional with how we kick off our new week and make Mondays a day we can fall in love with again.In today's episode, I'll break down the many ways I like to shift my perspective on Mondays, and kick off my week in a way that transforms everything. Click play if you're sick of letting the Monday blues rule your mindset.Show Notes: Click here.Leave a review for TBP on Apple Podcasts!Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/Devotional Links: Embraced by Lysa TerKeurstGrace Is Enough by Courtney FidellSeeing Beautiful Again by Lysa Terkeurst

Hi friends! Happy Monday and welcome back to The Balance Podcast. I am so incredibly glad that you're here today, and boy do I have a treat for you. This week I have my incredible friend, Milena, joining me on the podcast for a life-giving, open, and honest conversation about motherhood, business, boundaries, pregnancy, and so much more. Milena Ciciotti is a 25 year old wife, mama of 2 (soon to be 3), Christ follower! Her love for Jesus, life, and her children is something she shares about on all platforms including her wildly popular Youtube Channel, Instagram, and the podcast that she hosts with her husband, Jordan, the As For Me & My House podcast.So grab your cup of coffee, tea, bone broth, or whatever drink helps get your week started off on the right foot and join us for this glorified girl chat on all things life. Ready to get started? Click play.Follow Along with Milena: Milena's Youtube ChannelMilena on InstagramTemplate's By MiMilena's WebsiteMilena's 1st Trimester Recap VideoAs For Me & My House PodcastShow Notes: Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/

If you've ever thought about planning a brand session for your brand or business but weren't sure where to even start when it came to planning one that will actually *work* for you, this episode is for you.Today, Adison is walking you through her top 6 things you need to establish when planning an *effective* brand session that can *guarantee* your ROI (ahem, your return on investment). Plus, stick around until the end for a helpful "checklist" to help you keep you on track while planning your next session.So, is your pen and paper ready to go? It's time to dive in. Click play.Prefer to read this episode? Click here.Feeling generous? Leave a review for TBP on Apple Podcasts!Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/Referenced Links: Riley Morgan PhotographyLink Arms VideographyBlanc Studio West Rental Space

Are you exhausted from the hustle? Is your head spinning from launching new dreams, trying to keep up with the laundry, and just doing all the things? Are you craving community and wisdom from women who have been and still are in your shoes?The Balance Podcast is a resource for creative women who are worn out from the struggle of trying to find that elusive work life balance. Join entrepreneur and host Adison Childers for heart to heart chats on how to prioritize what matters to you and say good-bye to the anxiety of trying to do it all, all the time. Every week, Adison brings you value-packed conversations exploring how to live carefree and do work and life well without compromising your family, your business, or your health. Expect to learn from CEO's, wives, entrepreneurs, creatives, and mamas who have been where you are and want to pass on how they are finding the real balance—one that lets them be a human and prioritize what is important in the season God has them in. If you are done trying to juggle all the things and are ready for a gentler, more well-rounded way of life—you're in the right place.Show Notes:  Prefer to read this episode? Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/Referenced Links: Arran Farms Wedding VenueModern Forestry (Hosts of Forestry Friday)Coastal Crust Pizza (Make sure to try the Farmer's Pie)Kisses From KatieThe Bloom Conference 2022Lindsey Schwartz

Balance. What is balance? Is it even possible as humans to achieve perfect balance?The dictionary definition of this word reads, “a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions” and their verbatim example of this word used in a sentence is "try to keep a balance between work and relaxation". Yes, even the dictionary definition includes an example telling us that we should be striving to keep a balance (or equal parts) between work and relaxation - or life.My heart for the women in my life, and in this space, is to get to watch them to leave the hustle behind and holistically live out what God has for them with a grace-based approach to balancing life and business. So are you ready for permission to shift your mindset? Click play.Show Notes:  Prefer to read this episode? Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/

Whether you're renting, owning, or diy-ing your way there, this episode is meant for you.Maggie Vollrath is an Interior Designer with Vollrath Homes, a thoughtful and innovative design and construction business she founded with her husband John in 2019.Vollrath Homes is a full service build and design firm whose modern-meets-warm aesthetic invites clients to treasure the spaces they create for a lifetime. In 2021 Maggie expanded her design business into a retail space in Downtown Hartwell called Provision. The brick and mortar shop is an extension of her love for well curated interiors and offers an array of thoughtful items for you and your home.Maggie and John currently live in Hartwell, Georgia with their daughter Sunday and two golden doodles, and this conversation was value packed and encouragement filled. Whatever season you're in, Maggie reminds us that we all have “home” in common, and I can't wait for you to listen to today's conversationFollow Along with Maggie: https://www.instagram.com/maggievollrath/https://www.instagram.com/vollrathhomes/https://www.instagram.com/shopprovision/ Show Notes: Click here.Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/575983123455968/Follow Along: https://www.instagram.com/thebalancepod/https://www.instagram.com/adisonchilders/https://www.instagram.com/aminastudio.co/