The Radiant Podcast with Kelsey Chapman

The Radiant Podcast is back!! After a little hiatus, Sarah Bragg joins the show today to chat about her new book, A Mother's Guide to Raising Herself. This book isn't just for mothers. It is filled with wisdom for women at all stages of life who struggle to be seen, heard and known. You can learn more about Sarah on her website https://www.sarahbragg.com or follow her on IG @sarahwbragg.  Snag a copy of her book wherever books are sold!  https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Guide-Raising-Herself-Parenting/dp/0310361346/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=A+mothers+guide+to+raising+herself&qid=1631159256&sr=8-2  

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Named a leader using her voice and talent to elevate humanity by Oprah Winfrey, Zim Flores (née Ugochukwu) is the founder of Italicist, an online styling service that helps women discover modest clothing they love, without the time commitment. Previously she was the CEO of Travel Noire, a boutique travel company reaching millions of travelers each month. In 2017 she sold the company to pursue Christ. A serial entrepreneur, Zim is a Forbes 30 Under 30 awardee who has been featured in the New York Times, TIME, ELLE, Glamour, The Nation, Essence, and NPR, among others. She often writes in faraway places and lives with her husband in Illinois. Connect with her at www.zimism.com and @zimism. Snag a copy of her book here! https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400218691/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_fabc_GeNVFbJ1QV06G?_encoding=UTF8&psc=

Kelsey Aida is a next-generation thought leader who has taught thousands of people how to own their power and win at life through her inspirational blog, online courses, and international retreats. She's also the author of #ActuallyICan: The Art of Affirming Yourself to Greatness, Affirmations for Happiness, and co-host of the popular personal development podcast "High Vibin' It". Visit kelseyaida.com to learn how to manifest the life of your dreams. You can snag Kelsey's book here: http://bit.ly/affirmations4happiness

Stacy Ike is a TV host, actress, and entrepreneur currently based in Los Angeles. Stacy works to impact the perception of traditional media by creating original content and uses her platform to entertain and inspire while reigning true to her integrity and social responsibility. Hailing from Houston, Texas and a proud University of Missouri J-School graduate, Stacy embarked on her evolving career immediately after graduating. Creating waves in the U.S and Australia, her luminous and charismatic personality has allowed her to build a rapport as the host to share the best moments with, including interviews with Oprah, Tom Ford, Viola Davis and Melissa McCarthy to name a few. Stacy has worked worked with Afterbuzz TV, toured with Mountain Dew hosting live shows and partnered with Smashbox Cosmetics for a talk-series with fellow influencers. She has also worked with Baller Alert, Regal Cinemas, Tribune Publishing and the Hollywood Reporter as a writer and on-camera talent. Stacy recently took on the position as the first live show host of the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). As the host of OWN Tonight, a late-night show, Stacy interviewed cast members from the hit-drama Greenleaf along with other celebrity fans. Stacy is the founder of Fight For Your Fairytale, a brand inspiring and encouraging other creatives to believe in themselves wholeheartedly and to continually grow past their fears to be the best version of themselves. And most recently, she launched her podcast Human 2 Human She often says, ""Each moment I decide to be myself, I give someone else permission to do the same thing."" When she's not prepping for an interview, rehearsing a scene for acting class, or dropping inspiration and straight talk on her Youtube channel, you might find her binge-watching the latest new Netflix show with a huge bowl of kettle popcorn. You can catch up with Stacy at StacyIke.com, or on Instagram and Twitter @onetakestace.

Kat Harris is a Brooklyn-based online educator, digital content creator, female empowerment advocate. She loves God, a good Beyoncé dance party, + has an affinity for Ranch dressing (don't take it away from her!). Her vision is for women to know their beauty, identity and value. She is Co-Founder of the online publication, The Refined Woman and host of The Refined Collective Podcast. She has also been a full-time photographer for the last decade with her work being featured in: GQ, Forbes, People, Who What Wear, US Weekly, and Glamour UK. She believes in the power of story, that done is better than perfect, quality triumphs quantity, and that the journey truly is the destination. The vehicles for her message are: her podcast, online courses, written articles, hosted leadership development workshops, speaking at conferences, and more. It has become a bigger passion in her life then she ever could have imagined. You can find Kat online at https://therefinedwoman.com/podcasts and on Instagram @therefinedwoman.

Laura Leigh Turner is an Arkansas native and now lives in New York City where she is starring as Karen Smith in the hit Broadway musical Mean Girls. She is the host of the brand new podcast "Living in the Light", where she interviews artists and they tell their real life stories of how Jesus took them from the dark and into His glorious Light. Laura Leighvirtually leads a community of college girls called "College Girls for Christ", where each week she teaches her Bible and gathers girls to grow in their faith alongside each other. She also enjoys writing a weekly email "Love, Letter" to her subscribers through her blog Love, Laura Leigh. You can find Laura Leigh's podcast, Living In The Light HERE.

Arielle Estoria is a Writer, Author, Speaker and Social Media StoryTeller. Her motto, "Words not for the ears but for the soul" stems from her dedication to remind her audience that words are meant to be felt and not just heard. Arielle's first EP, a collection of music and poetry called Symphony of a Lioness is now available on iTunes or Apple Music. She is Co-author of two self published collections of poetry: Vagabonds and Zealots (2014) and Write Bloody Spill Pretty (2017) which can both be found on Amazon.com. She is made of sass and good intentions, has a deep love for car karaoke, brunch and flowers. In this episode, we're talking about turning your creativity into a career. CONNECT WITH ARIELLE: Website Instagram, Twitter and Facebook - @arielleestoria LinkedIn CONNECT WITH KELSEY: Instagram Website The Radiant Tribe Facebook Group *This post contains affiliate links – read full disclosure here.*

Popular Instagram poet and artist Morgan Harper Nichols has created her life's work around the stories of others. Morgan's popular Instagram feed (@morganharpernichols) has garnered a loyal online following, and each poem she shares is created in response to the personal stories submitted by her friends and followers. Known for its lyrical tone and vibrant imagery, Morgan's work is an organic expression of the grace and hope we've been given in this world. In addition to her burgeoning career as a poet and illustrator, Morgan has also successfully established her reputation as a musician, with her song “Storyteller” amassing more than one million Spotify plays thus far. She has performed as a vocalist on several GRAMMY-nominated projects and written for various artists, including a Billboard #1 single performed by her sister, Jamie-Grace. Morgan is often on the road creating, teaching, and performing, in hopes of spreading her unique inspirational message and inviting others into her creative process. Morgan currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Patrick Kekoa. You can find Morgan online at www.morganharpernichols.com and on Instagram @morganharpernichols.

Shae Bynes is a passionate storyteller, teacher and mentor whose life and business were completely transformed by encountering the unrelenting love of God. She is Founder and Chief Fire Igniter of Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur, a global movement that inspires, teaches, and mentors entrepreneurs who desire to be led by God in their business so they can experience His best and have a greater Kingdom impact in the marketplace. She has authored or co-authored 11 books, including The Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur's Guide: Doing Business God's Way, Encountering God, and Grace Over Grind: How Grace Will Take Your Business Where Grinding Can't. As an author, speaker, podcast host, and filmmaker, Shae leverages the power of a story to ignite greater faith in what is possible when entrepreneurs partner with an awesome and limitless God in business. Shae and her husband Phil reside in the Fort Lauderdale, Florida area and are the proud parents to three daughters, ranging from toddler to college student.

Melinda Sims is the Founder of Mel Sharell Paper & Company a boutique lifestyle brand that empowers leadership mindsets and intentional planning habits through a luxe organizational tool, The Pinnacle Planner®. As a busy wife and business owner, she discovered that she needed a planner that would help her stay organized and on top of her daily to list as well as to help her grow as a leader. This inspired Melinda to create The Pinnacle Planner®, a companion tool that coaches leaders throughout the year to keep them on track to reaching their goals. Melinda lives overseas with her husband and mini-golden doodle 10 months out of the year. In her free time she enjoys lifting weights, cooking international dishes, and cuddling with a good book. Melinda has been featured in 21 Ninety, YFS Magazine, Conscious Magazine, Harness Magazine, GovLoop, Black Women Hustle and Love Darling Greatly to name a few. You can find Melinda online at https://morethanaplan.com/ and on Instagram @thepinnacleplanner.

Rachel is a high-energy, passionate digital marketer running primarily on coffee & avocado toast. Her background includes managing email marketing programs both client and agency-side, social media marketing, content curation, and online business management. She's currently based in Indianapolis where she practices intentionality by living her best life on purpose and is committed to living a non-toxic lifestyle. She shares her story of love, life and loss on social media and when she's not streamlining systems or managing inboxes, you can find her on the couch with a full-bodied glass of wine, catching up on all things Bravo TV, entranced by a thriller novel, grabbing a cocktail with my girl gang, or mindlessly wandering the aisles in Whole Foods. Today we chat about Rachel's thoughts and views on self-care, wellness, faith, marriage loss, and so much more! CONNECT WITH RACHEL: INSTAGRAM WEBSITE CONNECT WITH KELSEY: INSTA // FACEBOOK The Radiant Tribe Facebook Group *This post contains affiliate links – read full disclosure here.*

Ahyiana Angel is traditionally published author and host of the Switch, Pivot or Quit podcast, who is affectionately known as the Chief Encourager. She is a seasoned executor who eventually blocked out the world's ideas of success, quit her highly coveted position at the NBA, moved to London and traveled the world for a stint, then followed her passion in writing to find her purpose in encouragement. Mastering the art of note-worthy ideation, Ahyiana taps into her more than 12 years of professional business marketing experience to lend her thoughts on professional development, digital marketing, contemporary brand styling and more. However, Ahyiana really taps into her zone of genius when speaking to audiences about her 4 Ps: publicity, publishing, personal development and podcasting. CONNECT WITH AHYIANA: INSTAGRAM WEBSITE CONNECT WITH KELSEY: INSTA // FACEBOOK The Radiant Tribe Facebook Group

Jeanette Tapley is a wife to Jesse Tapley. Mother to Zeke, Titus and Zoe. She loves talking to friends and laughing loudly, advocating for adoption, and a nice cup of coffee. Jeanette is the host of the IT'S TIME FOR COFFEE podcast where she interviews friends new and old in hopes of connecting others and meeting her friends right where they are. Jeanette also owns a Podcast Producing (It's Time For Coffee Production) company where she helps clients launch their podcasts into the world and produces shows. Her passion lies in other women finding themselves in a less lonely state knowing they have friends and others around them in the same stages of life. At 33 years old she is coming into the understanding that God made her just the way she is…If He wanted her any differently then He would've made her that way! Jeanette longs to be a friend to all and enjoys bringing others together. You can find Jeanette online at www.itstimeforcoffeepod.com and on Instagram @jeanettetapley.

Natalie Sisson is a New Zealand entrepreneur, author, speaker, host of the ‘Untapped' podcast and triathlete. After ditching a successful corporate career and co-founding a technology company, Natalie decided to monetize her humble, 6-month old blog, The Suitcase Entrepreneur, into a multiple-six figure online education platform back in 2010. In her efforts to continuously innovate, Natalie, the OG of digital nomads, has since turned that content and knowledge into 8 different revenue streams including digital products, courses, workshops, international retreats, and coaching. These days, she's passionate about helping others leverage their unique set of skills, knowledge, and experience to earn a living and make an impact from anywhere, simply by being them. You can find Natalie online at www.nataliesisson.com and on Instagram @nataliesisson.

Jennifer Allwood has found freedom in her business, her time, her finances, and most importantly, her faith, through years of releasing more and more over to God. What started as a desire to help pull her family out of financial desperation became a calling to help other women find the courage to do the same. Jennifer stands steadfast in the idea of using her business as a way to serve God and her family. Her goal is to use the tools so readily available—social media, email, the Internet—as the way to make this happen. She knows getting unstuck, pushing through the overwhelm, and doing things in spite of fear are key in growing any business. Today Jennifer is able to use her social media following of 500K people, her podcast, The Jennifer Allwood Show, with more than 1.5m downloads, her coaching groups with thousands of members, and her #1 best selling book, Fear is Not the Boss of You, to help other women do for their businesses what she has done in hers. Jennifer inspires women to believe that they are enough...she motivates them and gives them permission to lean into their calling. She's the best friend that will light a fire underneath them and cheer them on every step of the way. You can find Jennifer online at http://jenniferallwood.com/ and on Instagram @jenniferallwood.

Erica Leman is a wedding photographer and mentor for newer photographers in business. Based in the Hudson Valley of New York, she has an MBA in business, a heart to serve others through their weddings, a desire to train the photographers that will come after, and a deep love affair with animals, coffee, and the color green. You can find Erica online at http://www.sweetalicephotography.com on Instagram @sweetalicephotography.

Sara Dean is a transformation coach, community builder, speaker, and host of the Shameless Mom Academy Podcast, a top-rated podcast with over 2 million downloads where she inspires women to stop shrinking and start shining in all aspects of their lives. After enduring her own identity crisis following the birth of her son, Sara took her background in psychology, health, and wellness and rebuilt her identity, one step at a time. When she's not serving women inside of her thriving Momentum Mamas membership community, her Tenacious Mamas business & leadership mastermind and her annual event, Shameless Mom Con, you can find Sara with her husband and 7-year-old son, building Legos and pretending to understand Pokemon. You can find Sara online at https://shamelessmom.com/ and on Instagram @shamelessmomacademy.

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is an author, speaker, and board-certified internal medicine physician near Birmingham, Alabama. She received her B.S. in Biochemistry at the University of Georgia and graduated with honors from Meharry Medical College in Nashville. She has been an adjunct faculty member at Baker College and Davenport University in Michigan teaching courses on health, nutrition, and disease progression. Dr. Dalton-Smith is a national and international media resource on the mind, body, spirit connection and a top 100 medical expert in Good Housekeeping Doctors' Secrets. She has been featured in many media outlets including Women's Day, Redbook, First For Women, MSNBC, Prevention, Fast Company, Psychology Today and as a guest on Dr. Oz show. She is the author of Set Free to Live Free and Come Empty (winner 2016 Golden Scroll Nonfiction Book of the Year and 2016 Illumination Award Gold medalist). Her newest release is Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including ground-breaking insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness and live your best life. Over 90,000 people have discovered their personal rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com. She has shared her tips on merging faith and medicine with over 16,000 health care professionals to encourage the current and next generation of doctors to treat the whole person. You can find Dr. Saundra online at IChooseMyBestLife.com and on Instagram @drdaltonsmith.

Sasha K. Shillcutt, MD, MS, FASE is a Tenured Professor and the Vice Chair of Strategy and Innovation in the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC). Dr. Shillcutt is a well-published gender researcher, international speaker, CEO and founder of Brave Enough, physician, wife and mother. In 2016, Dr. Shillcutt was awarded the national American Medical Associations Women Physician's Inspiring Physician Award by her peers. Sasha's greatest passion is empowering and encouraging others to achieve wellbeing in their professional and personal lives. She speaks frequently to executives and physicians on the topics of professional burnout, resilience and gender equity. Her TEDx talk titled Resilience: The Art of Failing Forward has been viewed by thousands of people. Her writing has been published in both the New England Journal of Medicine and JAMA. She leads conferences, classes and retreats for women through her organization, Brave Enough. You can find Sasha online at www.becomebraveenough.com and on Instagram @sasha.shillcutt.

It's been said that Lori Bush shines from a mile away, and not just because of her fabulous skin. Prior to her 8 years as President & CEO of Rodan + Fields, where under her leadership the company re-launched with a transformative sales model that resulted in growth to over $1 billion in revenue, she served as President of Nu Skin, Worldwide Executive Director of Skin Care Ventures at Johnson & Johnson, Vice President of Professional Marketing for Neutrogena, and went on to become Chairwoman of the Board at Avon. You can find Lori online at www.solvasabeauty.com and on Instagram @lorihbush.

Jesus is everything: it is the heart, passion, and leadership approach of Lisa Whittle, the author of seven books and a sought-after Bible teacher. Lisa is also the creator of a companion video Bible study for Jesus over Everything. A pastor's daughter and longtime ministry leader, Lisa is the founder of Ministry Strong, co-founder of Called Creatives, and host of the popular Jesus over Everything podcast, which debuted in the top 25 of Christian podcasts. Lisa has done master's work in Marriage and Family Counseling, advocated for Compassion International, and been featured on numerous media outlets. She and her husband live in North Carolina with their three mostly grown children who still come home for dinner. You can find Lisa online at www.lisawhittle.com and on Instagram @lisawhittle.

Kristi Clover is a home organization and efficiency expert. She's also an author, a speaker, and the host of the Simply Joyful Podcast. Her passion is to encourage families to find simple ways to bring more joy into their home and life. She loves to share about her adventures in motherhood and home life through a variety of media that you can find at KristiClover.com. As a mom of five, she's never short on opportunities to “practice what she preaches” in the realm of home organization and #momlife. Kristi lives in San Diego with her husband, Steve, and their five children. You can find Kristi online at www.kristiclover.com and on Instagram @kristiclover.

Popular Instagram poet and artist Morgan Harper Nichols has created her life's work around the stories of others. Morgan's popular Instagram feed (@morganharpernichols) has garnered a loyal online following, and each poem she shares is created in response to the personal stories submitted by her friends and followers. Known for its lyrical tone and vibrant imagery, Morgan's work is an organic expression of the grace and hope we've been given in this world. In addition to her burgeoning career as a poet and illustrator, Morgan has also successfully established her reputation as a musician, with her song “Storyteller” amassing more than one million Spotify plays thus far. She has performed as a vocalist on several GRAMMY-nominated projects and written for various artists, including a Billboard #1 single performed by her sister, Jamie-Grace. Morgan is often on the road creating, teaching, and performing, in hopes of spreading her unique inspirational message and inviting others into her creative process. Morgan currently resides in Los Angeles, California, with her husband, Patrick Kekoa. You can find Morgan online at www.morganharpernichols.com and on Instagram @morganharpernichols.

Elizabeth Melendez Fisher Good is a thought leader, CEO, author of Groomed, visionary, advocate and inspiration. She not only breaks barriers and redefines leadership across the board, but also steadfastly leads the charge in fighting for justice for the marginalized and exploited... all while balancing her favorite roles as a wife and mother of three. She challenges individuals to step out of secrecy and shame which keep them living in bondage and embrace true freedom which comes from vulnerability, transparency and living beyond the shadows of secrecy. As the CEO/Co-Founder of Selah Freedom and The Selah Way Foundation, she has brought freedom to thousands of American children and awakened generations to the realities of sex trafficking and abuse hiding in plain sight. She speaks and trains internationally, educating millions, and tirelessly advocates for legislation and solutions to bring light into the darkness. You can find Eliabeth online at https://www.freewithe.com/.

Nicole Zasowski is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer, and speaker based in the state of Connecticut where she lives with her husband and son. As an old soul who wears her heart proudly on her sleeve, Nicole loves using her words to help others find an enduring peace and joy outside of circumstance. You can find Nicole online at www.nicolezasowski.com and on Instagram @nicolezasowski.

Jen helps companies and entrepreneurs connect with ideal clients through big-hearted marketing and training. She spent 20 years as a marketing professional and started her own company, DropLeaf Communications, in 2008. The DropLeaf collective delivers eye-catching design, websites, and copy that connect at the heart level and drive action. And perhaps most fun of all, Jen equips and empowers women to build the businesses of their dreams through her online training program, Side Gig to Six Figures. You can find Jen online at dropleaf.co and on Instagram @jenspetro.

Valerie Woerner is owner of Val Marie Paper and author of Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday and Fresh Start for Moms. Her mission is to create practical tools, including her original 6-month prompted prayer journal and content that equip women to cut through the noise of everyday life and find fullness of life in the presence of the Lord. She lives in South Louisiana with her husband Tyler and two girls, Vivi and Vana. You can find Val online at valeriewoerner.com and on Instagram @valwoerner.

Heather Crabtree is a business coach for Savvy female entrepreneurs. She teaches women how to serve, stand out and sell with ease. She is also the founder of Your Savvy Business Circle (a 12-month high touch, high level mastermind.) She is also the host of the podcast Your Savvy Business + Life with Heather Crabtree. At home, Heather is Mama to two beautiful littles, Wifey to her hunky hubby, lover of people, encourager + optimist. She loves to share business tips, real life mamahood, leadership advice and bring awareness to pediatric cancer. You can find Heather online at www.heathercrabtree.com and on Instagram @heather_crabtree.

Melissa Lin Melissa Lin is a previously successful chemical engineer turned multiple six figure business coach and business owner. She is a business, sales, and content expert in the online space. Melissa went from stuck in my 9-5 to making multiple five figure months and working for herself. Now she helps other women do the same with their online businesses! You can find Melissa online at www.themelissalin.com and on Instagram @themelissalin. Oh hey! Join me for my upcoming dream clarity workshop by registering at www.kelseychapman.com/workshop

Your Enneagram Coach was founded by Beth McCord, an Enneagram speaker, coach and teacher for over 17 years. Beth is passionate about coming alongside individuals and helping them re-write their story, allowing them to see that lasting change, meaningful relationships, and a life of deep purpose is possible. This passion is what drove her to create this community, a safe place for individuals to explore the Enneagram. Having been trained by the best Enneagram experts and pouring hundreds of hours into advanced certifications, Beth is now leading the industry in simplifying the deep truths of the Enneagram from a Biblical perspective. Beth's passion is to make the Enneagram accessible for everyone, anywhere, so they can experience the transformation they long for. You can find Beth online at www.yourenneagramcoach.com and on Instagram @yourenneagramcoach Sign up for the free training at kelseychapman.com/workshop

Kate Crocco, MSW, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, confidence and mindset coach and writer who mentors female leaders around the globe. She has coached thousands of women through one-on-one, group, and mastermind programs, as well as through her Confident Ladies Club community. Her first book (of two), Thinking Like a Boss is releasing with Baker Books February 18, 2020. She is the host of a weekly podcast, Thinking Like a Boss, where she regularly interviews female entrepreneurs from various fields who have found success in business and in life. A guest expert on numerous podcasts and telesummits, Kate has been quoted in publications such as the Huffington Post, Best Kept Self, SheKnows, and BlogHer. Kate's mission is to empower women to go after their dreams by helping them break down the walls and fears that have been holding them back from greatness through lovingly challenging them to step into the best version of themselves. Kate currently resides in New York with her husband, her two sweet girls, and her rescue pup, Turbo. You can find Kate online at www.katecrocco.com and on Instagram @katecrocco.

Tricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, doting grandma, and wife to John. A USA Today bestselling author, Tricia has published seventy books and is a two-time Carol Award winner, as well as a Christy and ECPA Award Finalist. She won the Retailer'' Best Award in 2015 and has received starred reviews from Romantic Times and Publishers Weekly. She is also on the blogging team at TheBetterMom.com and other homeschooling and Christian sites. Tricia is the founder of Hope Pregnancy Ministries and currently leads a Teen MOPS Group in Little Rock, Arkansas. You can find Tricia online at www.TriciaGoyer.com and on Instagram @triciagoyer.

Tarah-Lynn Saint-Elien is a fierce and favored fashionista passionate about encouraging, empowering and equipping women to fully grasp their worth in Christ. Inspired by Ephesians 6's message about putting on the full armor of God, her award-winning brand, Adorned in Armor, preaches to properly uniform spiritually, mentally (and fashionably) to fight victoriously. After just one year of blogging, Adorned in Armor became the only American finalist for the Best International Fashion Blog in the 2014 Cosmopolitan UK Awards. It has been a source of inspiration since. By landing internships at Elle magazine and PBS, and by collaborating with brands such as Maybelline and BananaRepublic, Tarah-Lynn's work experience has catapulted her into becoming a Teen Vogue ""It Girl"" and later, a Teen Vogue fashion writer. A New Jersey native, she graduated summa cum laude from Rider University and earned her master's degree from Syracuse University. With two crowns under her belt (hey, Miss Black New Jersey), the Haitian-American beauty queen hosts Dressed for Battle podcast, has written for Teen Vogue, The Haitian Times and can run in heels like it's nobody's business! Most recently, Tarah-Lynn signed a three-book deal with Baker Publishing. Find Tarah-Lynn's first book, Claim Your Crown, available for preorder everywhere! You can find Tarah Lynn online at adornedinarmor.com and on Instagram @adornedinarmor.

Leeana Tankersley is a writer, a mom of three, and a storyteller. She has written five books, including her brand new devotional, Always We Begin Again: Stepping Into the Next New Moment, 100 readings and reflection prompts all written to help you begin again each day. Leeana's new podcast, Beginning Again, is a weekly discussion on the vulnerability, challenges, and beauty of all aspects of crossing thresholds into new territory in our lives. Leeana and her family live in Central Virginia. You can find Leeana online at leeanatankersley.com and on Instagram @lmtankersley.

Melissa Camara Wilkins is an award-winning blogger, speaker, author of Permission Granted: Be Who You Were Made to Be and Let Go of The Rest, and mom of six in Southern California. Connect with Melissa at melissacamarawilkins.com and on Instagram @alsomelissa.

Candis Hickman is a Personal Branding Coach, Certified Image Consultant and Host of the Becoming Known Podcast. She draws on past experience as an on-camera host, commercial model, and coach to challenge her audience to overcome their fears, create their stand-out brand and become known for their unforgettable contributions to the world. After a move to the USA from Australia in 2011 resulted in the loss of her professional Occupational Therapy credentials, Candis used the art of personal branding to reinvent herself and transition from a minimum wage mall employee to a strategist and host. She has interviewed stars like Ice Cube, George Kotsiopolous of E! Fashion Police and Dee Wallace of Steven Spielberg's E.T, and has been the talent for brands including Schwarzkopf Professional, Wilson, LifeFitness, and Virgin Trains, to name a few. She has since helped hundreds of professionals reinvent themselves using the power of personal branding and is working on a new book that takes her life-changing message beyond the podcast to help even more people become known. Candis sits on the board of the S.O.U.L Sisters Leadership Collective, a non-profit organization whose mission is to interrupt cycles of incarceration in girls and femmes of color through restorative justice, collective leadership, creative expression, and entrepreneurship. You can find Candis online at https://www.candishickman.com/ and on Instagram @candishickman.

Laura Lawson Visconti is a Sony Alpha photographer, travel-obsessed writer and social content creator based in Lake Tahoe. She enjoys telling the stories that inevitably crop up when travel and adventure intersect. Her foray into social media and photography began in 2011 when Instagram was released; today her social reach is over 150,000. Laura runs a boutique social media agency called GEOGRAPHY CREATIVE, and is also the co-founder of DRINK COFFEE DO STUFF, a specialty coffee roastery. Laura enjoys exploring the mountains around her home alongside her husband, former professional snowboarder Nick Visconti. Laura also loves camping, cooking, yoga, painting, whiskey and Jesus. She is happiest when heading to the airport, passport in hand. Laura is visually impaired with a limited range of vision due to a rare degenerative condition called retinitis pigmentosa. She describes her spiritual journey dealing with this diagnosis and giving up driving in her e-book, Believing is Seeing. All proceeds are donated to the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Laura joins me to chat about her story and our trip together today. You can find Laura online at http://lauralawsonvisconti.com/ and on Instagram @lauralawsonvisconti

Ellie-May got her start in the world of creative work at the age of 14. Creating images was a way of sharing an optimistic creative outlook with her sister. At the age of 16, she photographed her first wedding which she continues to do today. Beyond photographing weddings, Elle-May quickly built a following in the LookBook community for her unique style and carried that following over from Cookbook and Flickr to Instagram. These days she creates incredible work with her husband Christian and we had the unique opportunity to travel together with One Child to the Philippines this month. Ellie joins me to chat about her story and our trip together today. You can find Ellie-May online at https://www.elle-may.com/ and on Instagram @ellemaywatson. Want to get involved with One Child - sponsor a child here: https://onechild.org/kelseychapman/

This week, we have Stefanie Gass joining us on the podcast. After becoming a corporate powerhouse by 26 and realizing she needed a way to end the 60 hour workweek and travel so she could settle down and start a family, she was introduced to network marketing. 2 years (and a TON) of hustle later, she had “made it”. I.e. The top 1% of this company, paid for cars, free trips, and even walked the stage holding a life-sized, 50K bonus check… Only to find her ego and insatiable drive to financial success wasn't sustainable. Nor was it making her happy… with all Stefanie's eggs in this basket, and a team that was off and looking for the next best thing, Stefanie was knocked to my knees. 60 pounds overweight after my second son and borrowing money from my kid's savings accounts to cover cash flow problems, she was searching for purpose, worth, and her calling. Stefanie was led to renewed spirituality and went through a massive life transformation to find her truth. What she found was a passion for empowering and educating women to claim their potential, and to understand that true success isn't found in money, it's found in fulfilling your passions and fueling your soul. These days, Stefanie runs a thriving coaching business and host a podcast called The Mompreneur Mastermind Show. Her mission is helping female entrepreneurs conquer their fears, step into their God-led potential, understand that they are worthy of success AND balance, and guide them with online marketing strategies to automate, create passive income, and create more space and time. You can find Stefanie online at www.stefaniegass.com and on Instagram @stefaniegass.

Michele Cushatt is an experienced communicator who speaks internationally to a wide variety of audiences including Women of Faith, LifeToday TV, Compassion International, Ziglar Family, Family Life Blended, and Focus on the Family. A three-time head and neck cancer survivor and parent of “children from hard places,” Michele is a (reluctant) expert on trauma, pain, and the deep human need for authentic connection. She lives and her husband, Troy, shared a blended family of six children, including biological children, stepchildren, and foster adopt children. They live in Denver, Colorado. You can find Michele online at https://michelecushatt.com/ and on Instagram @michelecushatt.

Melinda Sims is the Founder of Mel Sharell Paper & Company a boutique lifestyle brand that empowers leadership mindsets and intentional planning habits through a luxe organizational tool, The Pinnacle Planner®. As a busy wife and business owner, she discovered that she needed a planner that would help her stay organized and on top of her daily to list as well as to help her grow as a leader. This inspired Melinda to create The Pinnacle Planner®, a companion tool that coaches leaders throughout the year to keep them on track to reaching their goals. Melinda lives overseas with her husband and mini-golden doodle 10 months out of the year. In her free time she enjoys lifting weights, cooking international dishes, and cuddling with a good book. Melinda has been featured in 21 Ninety, YFS Magazine, Conscious Magazine, Harness Magazine, GovLoop, Black Women Hustle and Love Darling Greatly to name a few. You can find Melinda online at https://morethanaplan.com/ and on Instagram @thepinnacleplanner.

Goli Kalkhoran is a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur. That's a fancy way of saying she quit law, did a lot of soul-searching, tried a bunch of things, and happened on an idea she turned into a business. Goli runs Usie Booth, a portable, affordable photobooth solution for the digital age. In addition to her business, Goli hosts a podcast called Lessons from a Quitter, where she interviews inspiring guests about how they quit lucrative careers to forge their own path and create a life that they love.   You can find Michelle online at http://www.lessonsfromaquitter.com/ and on Instagram @lessonsfromaquitter.

Michelle Mazur, Ph.D. founded Communication Rebel® on the belief that communication changes the world, so that's what she helps business owners, entrepreneurs, and speakers do: rebel against the status quo to make a difference, one compelling message at a time. She is the creator of the 3 Word Rebellion™ for creating a message that matters to your audience so that you can build your business and your movement. She is the host of the podcast Rebel Rising, a podcast for the next generation of leaders who want to shake up the status quo and reach more people with their message. Dr. Michelle is the author of Speak Up for Your Business and the bestselling Speak for Impact. Her rebel yell has appeared in Fast Company, Inc., Entrepreneur, PR Daily, Business2Community, and She Owns It. With over 25 years of experience and a Ph.D. in communication, Michelle has helped hundreds of business owners and speakers, some of whom have gone on to book $10,000 speaking gigs, become international speakers (even speaking in front of world leaders!), and raise three times the amount of money expected for the launch of a charity). She lives in Seattle, Washington, with her adoring husband, three obsessive felines, and a huge collection of Duran Duran memorabilia. You can find Michelle online at https://www.drmichellemazur.com and on Instagram @drmichellemazur.

Liz Forkin Bohannon is the co-founder and co-CEO of Sseko Designs and the author of Beginner's Pluck: Build your life of purpose, passion and impact now. Sseko Designs is a socially conscious fashion brand that works to educate and empower women across the globe. By providing employment and educational opportunities, Sseko enables women in East Africa to continue their education and become leaders in their country and our world. The Sseko story has been featured in dozens of publications including: Vogue Magazine, Redbook Magazine, O Magazine, Inc, Fortune and others. Sseko has appeared on national broadcasts including ABC's Shark Tank and Good Morning America. Among other notable honors, Liz was recently named a top three Transformation Leader by John Maxwell, Forbes listed her as a top 20 public speaker in the U.S. and Bloomberg Businessweek named Sseko as a top social enterprise. You can find Liz + Beginner's Pluck online at http://lizbohannon.co/beginners-pluck/ and on Instagram @lizbohannon.

Chelsea Crockett, now Chelsea Hurst made her debut on YouTube as BeautyLiciousInsider in 2011, and has since gone on to become a role model for millions of teens around the globe. Currently residing in Marietta, GA with her husband - Nick Hurst.  Chelsea's channel features makeup tutorials, life advice videos, and everything in between, including messages about Chelsea's faith. Chelsea has appeared in Seventeen, Teen Vogue, and Trend Magazine, among others, and her website, ChelseaCrockett.com, is home to thousands of beauty, fashion, lifestyle, and advice posts. Chelsea's greatest passion is connecting with her fans and subscribers and using her voice to make a life-changing impact on viewers across the world. You can find Chelsea online at http://www.chelseacrockett.com/ and on Instagram @chelseakaycrockett

Ashley Abercrombie fought to overcome addiction, rape, abortion, perfectionism and dysfunctional relationships to become an honest, whole and free woman (most days). She wore a mask more than half her life, and considers herself too old, and too annoyed to ever put that thing on again. She has been in urban, multicultural, racially diverse ministry for more than 15 years, leading people and teaching and preaching at Bible studies, classes, schools, small groups, and Sunday services. She has an unrelenting passion for justice, particularly anti-human trafficking and mass incarceration initiatives, and served the city of Los Angeles for seven years, winning commendations from the LAPD and Los Angeles Mayor's office, before transitioning to Manhattan to pastor at Liberty Church, Downtown, alongside her husband, Cody. Ashley is an Executive Board Member of Treasures, a non-profit that reaches and supports women in the sex industry and victims of sexual exploitation, while training leaders globally. Ashley is a blogger and a writer, featured in many magazines and digital outlets, including Darling, Relevant and Grit and Virtue. Her YouVersion Bible study, Finding God in the Hard Places, has been completed by over 200,000 people. Her first book will be released in the Fall of 2019, with Baker Books. Alongside fellow author and speaker, Tiffany Bluhm, Ashley is the co-host for the hilarious and helpful podcast Why Tho, which debuted at #57 on the iTunes Religion & Spirituality charts. The Abercrombies are nearly brain dead from sleep deprivation, but love their life, raising two incredible sons, Levi and Lucas, in their beautiful neighborhood in Harlem, New York. You can find Ashley online at https://www.ashabercrombie.org/ and on Instagram @ashabercrombie. Today's episode was sponsored by Faithful Counseling. To snag 10% off you first session, head on over to https://faithfulcounselong.com/theradiantpodcast.

Jess Connolly is a gal who is in the thick of it herself. She is the author of Dance, Stand, Run and You Are the Girl for the Job, and coauthor of Wild and Free and Always Enough, Never Too Much. She is also the founder of Go + Tell Gals, co-owner of All Good Things Collective print shop, and one of the founders of She Reads Truth. She and her husband lead Bright City Church in Charleston, South Carolina, where they live with their four children. You can find Jess online at https://jessconnolly.com/ and on Instagram @jessaconnolly. Today's episode was sponsored by Faithful Counseling. To snag 10% off you first session, head on over to https://faithfulcounselong.com/theradiantpodcast.

Justine is an Author, Speaker, and Certified Daring Way™ and Dare to Lead™ Facilitator (based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown), she has over 20 years of experience in traditional mental health and personal growth. She is the author of her best-selling books, Ever Upward, The Mother of Second Chances, and The Complicated Gray. She gave two TEDx talks in 2017 and currently travels speaking for workshops, retreats, and organizations. Justine currently lives in Saint Louis with her husband, Chad, and their three dogs. She enjoys life by spending time with friends and family, practicing creative self-care, laughing (many times at herself) and building butterfly gardens on her acre of land, which has made her an accidental butterfly farmer.   You can find Justine online at https://www.justinefroelker.com/ and on Instagram @justinefroelker. Today's episode was sponsored by Faithful Counseling. To snag 10% off you first session, head on over to https://faithfulcounselong.com/theradiantpodcast.

Christine McAlister is a business coach, the founder of Life With Passion, and the bestselling author of The Income Replacement Formula: Seven Simple Steps To Doing What You Love And Making Six Figures From Anywhere. She helps high-achievers all over the world to replace their incomes (and then some!) and quit and stay out of their 9-5s, by building businesses out of their passions. You can find Christine online at http://www.lifewithpassion.com/ and on Instagram @lifewpassion. Today's episode was sponsored by Faithful Counseling. To snag 10% off you first session, head on over to https://faithfulcounselong.com/theradiantpodcast.