#WorkYourPlan Podcast with Kendra

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven. (Eccl 3:1 NKJV) If you've been listening for a while, you may have noticed some consistency back towards the end of last year and then a drop off. I had a team of 2 amazing women who helped me produce this podcast and to show up consistently on social media. In November after attending an influencer event in Nashville, I started some soul searching around this podcast. I made the decision to not invest financially in having a team to edit and produce the podcast and help me with my social media presence on IG @strongherme. I had no idea when I made that decision, that a few months later, I would be making another bigger decision about the podcast. I've cried a few tears thinking about all I plan to share with you today.  My first episode of this podcast went live Feb 2017. Back then it was name the StrongHer podcast. If you go back and listen to that first episode, it's a clip of my message from the 2017 You Are Stronger Than You Think Women's Event. Our theme that year was Who Am I? In that episode I share the origins of the 'You Are Stronger Than You Think' message, stories from my own life of how God uncovers purpose and calling. The previous year's event included a Friday night event and 5K race.  It came with some harsh criticism from an attendee.  - it was my greatest fear and my wakeup call: I needed to be the leader my vision deserved. I needed to ask for help; I needed to push beyond the fear of criticism to be a more brave and authentic leader.    After some deep reflection, prayer and talks with my husband and friends, I'm discerning it's time to bring this podcast to a close. My initial purpose for starting this podcast was to have a platform to share women's stories and their expertise, as I affirmed women that there is grace to be successful as keepers of the home and as professional women. This journey has produced more in my life than I could have known to ask for and the growth I've experienced in 4 years, in part, due to the discipline of publishing this podcast, is something that I not only wouldn't trade, but I also highly recommend this or some other creative pursuit that requires you to stretch, as your own personal development tool.  Here are just 3 of the ways I've grown, as a direct result of this pursuit: I've learned authenticity through this podcast. It has required me to process my own thoughts about topics. I've learned new skills, capabilities (listening, interviewing, technical skills around podcasting). I've learned new things about myself.   I've reclaimed my voice through this podcast. When I say “voice”, sometimes I'm referring to your actual voice; other times I'm referring to your influence, your mission, your values, your perspective, your story. Your voice is one of the parts of you that identifies you in this world.   I've learned how to tend to my own heart while staying faithful to a vision in my heart/soul, without constant validation of its impact. Talk about Hebrews 3,4. Hebrews 3: 12 Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. 13 You must warn each other every day, while it is still “today,” so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. 14 For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ. Hebrews 4: 6 So God's rest is there for people to enter, but those who first heard this good news failed to enter because they disobeyed God. 10 For all who have entered into God's rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. 11 So let us do our best to enter that rest.  These 3 things alone are enough for me. I am confident I have gone all in with this  and that before I could even recognize or articulate it, God has been ordering my steps and working out things in me in this process. I believe my intended purpose and the one God has worked out in me over the last 4 years has been fulfilled and I am incredibly proud of this body of work. In your favorite podcast app, you can listen to over 100 episodes that will encourage you as you work the plan God has entrusted to you. My version of entering God's rest is an act of surrender, an act of obedience, an act of trust. I trust God with where all this has been leading and there's apart of me that believes that it's always been leading to right where I am now. None of my work has been in vain. It has all mattered. Before you go… In 2022 I am resting from the work of daily/weekly visibility online. I am not resting from my primary work of leadership coaching and consulting. As a matter of fact, I believe freeing up the mental energy, time and resources required to produce this podcast, will give me renewed energy and focus for my work. In case you aren't aware, my work is centered around helping mission-driven CEOs/leaders become the leader their vision deserves through activating their strengths and the strength of their team. What that looks like in this current season is (a) I am partnering with the leader of a global DEI organization to provide leadership coaching and diversity training for her corporate and nonprofit clients.  (b) I help business and ministry leaders who have reached a level of mastery in their field plan, produce and launch a digital leadership development resource that creates an additional stream of income in their business or ministry.  (c ) I provide private coaching for mission-driven women CEOs who want to become the leader their vision deserves through activating their strengths and the strength of their team. If any of these resonate and sound like the type of support you are also needing, let's schedule a 30 min virtual coffee date at calendly.com/kendratillman. To stay connected for ministry or personal connection, I am on IG @kendratillman. For business/ministry support and encouragement stay connected with me over on Linkedin or join my email list at StrongHer.me. There is a button for a free ebook, Stronger Together. Signing up for this ebook adds you to my list of connections. Ministry wise, my husband and I co-lead a marriage ministry called Living Well Today. We have a Facebook group you can join us on IG @livingwellmarriage. Thank you for listening! It's been an absolute pleasure and an amazing 4 years.  Work Your Plan and Watch God Work!  Schedule a connection call or virtual coffee date with Kendra: calendly.com/kendratillman *********************** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it.  Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *********************** Subscribe to the 'Work Your Plan with Kendra' Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

I hope you will be challenged and inspired by this week's episode of the podcast. I am talking with my friend and fellow "world changer for good", Alexandra Kuykendall.  Alex speaks on issues of how faith impacts everyday life. She encourages us to listen well and communicate with generosity and kindness. She has authored four books: Loving My Actual Life, Loving My Actual Christmas, The Artist's Daughter: A Memoir, Loving My Actual Neighbor and her newest, "Seeking Out Goodness: Finding the True and Beautiful All around You". Philippians 4:8 tells us where to center our thought life. It is the roadmap for seeking out goodness.  How does considering what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable in someone else show us more of God's goodness? After the last 2 years we've had, is it possible for us to still see the good in others? In this episode Alex, ultimately, reminds us that we find what we're looking for and the more we seek out goodness and the more we look for the positive, the easier it will be for our brains to identify what is good. When we are encourage our listeners to look for the good. This is not a dismissal of accountability. It's a challenge to not conform to the attitudes and behaviors of the culture around us, but to make room for the Holy Spirit to transform our thinking through the truth of scripture. Episode Suggestions & Resources: Seeking Out Goodness: Finding the True and Beautiful All around You by Alexandra Kuykendall | Buy it on Amazon.com AlexandraKuykendall.com & theopendoorsisterhood.com Ep 7 The Modern Titus 2 Woman with Alexandra Kuykendall The Space Between Us: How Jesus Teaches Us to Live Together When Politics and Religion Pull Us Apart by Sarah Anderson Schedule a connection call with Kendra: calendly.com/kendratillman *********************** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it.  Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *********************** Subscribe to the 'Work Your Plan with Kendra' Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

For the 1st episode of 2022, I'm joined by one of my dearest friends, La'Vista Jones. La'Vista is the founder and CEO of 31 Marketplace, an agency committed to helping women cultivate their own culture of work-life balance by leveraging systems and self-care.  As a burnout survivor and recovering overfunctioner, she knows firsthand that the path to success does not have to include subscribing to hustle culture, exhaustion and overbooked schedules. On a mission to promote burnout prevention, La'Vista is a professional speaker and host of the B.O.S.S.™ Talk podcast, where she and her guests speak candidly about the challenges and shifts needed to build sustainable and self-nurturing businesses. La'Vista is an Ohio native and bleeds scarlet and grey – go Buckeyes! She's married to her college sweetheart Stewart and they share their home in Arizona with their son, publicly known as The Cub. La'Vista has been my guest for previous episodes when we talked about goal planning at the top. This year I asked her to join me in taking a different approach to this conversation. In this episode we invite you in to see how we determine and internalize our word for the year and some of our ongoing methods for staying on top of our goals and why neither of us is buying a pretty planner this year. You will hear our different approaches, because to stay consistent you have to do what works for you.  Episode Suggestions & Resources: Year in Review Episode 105 & 106 with Isha Cogborn Download your one page sheet for conducting your own year in review: Year in Review One Sheet La'Vista Jones website: lavistajones.com @lavistajones on IG Past Goal Planning episodes with La'Vista episode 38 episode 67 Episode 103 Shifting Your Sales Mindset with Dr Nadia Asana Project Management Powersheets Goal Planner Full Focus Planner Schedule a connection call with Kendra: calendly.com/kendratillman *********************** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it.  Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *********************** Subscribe to the 'Work Your Plan with Kendra' Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Our guest-mentor for today's episode is Isha Cogborn. Isha is the Founder & CEO of Epiphany Institute–a personal development firm that helps people connect their purpose and passion to their profession. She specializes in helping coaches, consultants, authors and other experts build their platforms and personal brands so they can make a bigger impact on the world. She's the author of personal branding primer, 5 Rules to Win Being You, and On Purpose: Practical Strategies to Live Your Best Life, as well as a frequent keynote speaker and trainer. Determined to find purpose in her struggles, Isha founded Startup Life Support in 2017 to help entrepreneurs overcome the fear, frustration and isolation of starting a business. You can connect with Isha on your favorite social media networks and subscribe to her podcasts, Clear Talk and On Purpose with Isha Cogborn, wherever you listen. Start reflecting on your year by conducting your own year in review: List your 3 most memorable WINS of 2021. What did you try that you didn't complete, but you plan to keep working towards in 2021? What are 1-2 lessons learned in 2021 that will change how you approach 2022? If you haven't already head over to the blog and grab the free Year in Review download at today's episode: strongher.me/episode100. WRAP UP This is the last podcast episode of 2021. This is our 105th episode, so if you're new to the podcast, there's plenty of great episodes you've missed. Even if you're not new, more than likely you've missed a few.  Episode Suggestions & Resources: Download your one page sheet for conducting your own year in review: Year in Review One Sheet Isha Cogborn - ishacogborn.com Startup Life Support Text 'Hi' to Isha at 480-568-2745. *********************** Facing Your Money Fears with Ericka Young Shifting Your Sales Mindset with Dr. Nadia Brown  Atomic Habits by James Clear Dare to Lead Podcast: Brene' with James Clear on Atomic Habits Part 1 & 2 5 Minute Journal First 5 app by Proverbs 31 Ministries Daniel & Kendra talking about How Marriage Impacts Legacy on the Open Door Sisterhood Podcast Kendra talking about Recovering from Financial Loss on The Girl We Need to Talk Podcast on YouTube. Schedule a call with Kendra: calendly.com/kendratillman *********************** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it.  Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *********************** Subscribe to the 'Work Your Plan with Kendra' Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Our guest-mentor for today's episode is Isha Cogborn. Isha is the Founder & CEO of Epiphany Institute–a personal development firm that helps people connect their purpose and passion to their profession. She specializes in helping coaches, consultants, authors and other experts build their platforms and personal brands so they can make a bigger impact on the world. She's the author of personal branding primer, 5 Rules to Win Being You, and On Purpose: Practical Strategies to Live Your Best Life, as well as a frequent keynote speaker and trainer. Determined to find purpose in her struggles, Isha founded Startup Life Support in 2017 to help entrepreneurs overcome the fear, frustration and isolation of starting a business. You can connect with Isha on your favorite social media networks and subscribe to her podcasts, Clear Talk and On Purpose with Isha Cogborn, wherever you listen. Our conversation went long, as it often does when you get two friends together to try to talk through a year's worth of memories and lessons, so we're releasing this as a 2 part episode. You'll hear part one today and part two will be available next week. These will be our last 2 episodes of 2021. Start reflecting on your year by conducting your own year in review: List your 3 most memorable WINS of 2021. What did you try that you didn't complete, but you plan to keep working towards in 2021? What are 1-2 lessons learned in 2021 that will change how you approach 2022? If you haven't already head over to the blog and grab the free Year in Review download at today's episode: strongher.me/episode105. WRAP UP This is the last podcast episode of 2021. This is our 105th episode, so if you're new to the podcast, there's plenty of great episodes you've missed. Even if you're not new, more than likely you've missed a few.  Episode Suggestions & Resources: Download your one page sheet for conducting your own year in review: Year in Review One Sheet Isha Cogborn - ishacogborn.com Startup Life Support *********************** 100th Episode Celebration: Video + Audio  Schedule a call with Kendra: calendly.com/kendratillman *********************** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it.  Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *********************** Subscribe to the 'Work Your Plan with Kendra' Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

This episode is a replay of a conversation with author and community builder Pamela Slim. In this episode, Pam and Kendra discuss her body of work, what purpose looks like in this season of her life, and the significance of your point of view in serving others.   This original interview is featured as Episode 24: Meet The Mentor Series from the 2017 You Are Stronger Than You Think Women's Conference.  About Pamela Slim Pamela Slim from Mesa, Arizona has helped thousands of entrepreneurs around the world start, sustain, and scale their businesses for more than two decades. She is an award-winning business coach, speaker, and author of Body of Work and Escape from Cubicle Nation. In 2016, Pamela and her husband Darryl co-founded the K'é Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona, a grassroots, community-led learning lab for small business economic acceleration. // Show Notes: Connect with Pamela Slim pamelaslim.com Purchase your copy of Pam's new book, "The Widest Net" here: https://pamelaslim.com/the-widest-net/ // The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self-directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timelessness. The thought-provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

For the month of October, we're hosting a series about moving beyond our fears to GROW a business or ministry! We're talking with leading experts so that we can help address some of the common fears faced so that we can move forward in the work we are called to do! Today we are discussing sales with Global Sales and Sales Training expert Dr. Nadia Brown of The Doyenne Agency. Dr. Nadia Brown is the CEO of The Doyenne Agency and they specialize in helping clients have the courageous sales conversations needed to create consistent cash flow in their businesses. The Doyenne Agency helps service-based clients increase their sales results by teaching them and their teams how to lead sales conversations, adjust their pricing and create deep relationships with prospects and clients. Their clients have credited us directly for raising their rates, decreasing their refund requests, and doubling or even tripling their annual revenue.  Connect with Dr. Nadia by visiting www.thedoyenneagency.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdrnadia // Show Notes: Uncover your Sales Blindspot by taking this FREE Quiz at DiscoverYourSalesBlindspot.com Learn more about the Convert Lab by visiting SalesConversationLab.com // The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self-directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timelessness. The thought-provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

For the month of October, we're hosting a series about moving beyond our fears to GROW a business or ministry! We're talking with leading experts so that we can help address some of the common fears faced so that we can move forward in the work we are called to do! Today we are discussing money with financial coach Ericka Young of Tailor-Made Budgets!  Ericka Young is a certified Dave Ramsey financial coach. She started Tailor-Made Budgets in 2005 to help couples and individuals gain control over their money. Ericka creates custom plans for her clients that give them the tools and the knowledge to decrease their debt, increase their savings, and reduce their stress. She knows how to navigate the financial waters because she and her husband did it themselves. They climbed out of nearly $100k in debt and has a mission to help others do the same. Tailor-Made Budgets provides personal budget creation and coaching services for individuals and families who want to accomplish dreams and goals, but don't know how to get started. Connect with Ericka by visiting www.tailormadebudgets.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tailormadebudgets // The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self-directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timelessness. The thought-provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

For the month of October, we're hosting a series about moving beyond our fears to GROW a business or ministry! We're talking with leading experts so that we can help address some of the common fears faced so that we can move forward in the work we are called to do! Today we are discussing marketing with expert Titania Page.  Titania Paige is a kingdom-first branding and website designer whose specialty is making Christian women shine online. From beauty experts to Bible study writers, she elevates brands leading with biblical values.  It's all apart of her mission to break down the division between faith & business...and shine a little light in our crazy world! She uses her 10+ years of design experience to translate your vision into a stunning brand identity and website that makes your ideal audience engage & buy from you. Connect with Titania by visiting www.digitalministrymentor.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalministrymentor/  // Show Notes: Ashlyn Writes of www.PrimedtoLaunch.com  // The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self-directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timelessness. The thought-provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

September is my birthday month so we are taking a little walk down memory lane. I'll share how I grew from the inside out in each season of transition. On September 27th, we celebrated my 46th birthday and 100 episodes of Work Your Plan! To celebrate the milestone of 100 episodes, we planned an engaging, wisdom-filled LIVE episode where I brought in my greatest support system of women along my entrepreneurial journey (known as Mag7) and my husband and best friend, Daniel Tillman.  A special thank you to our special guests: Daniel Tillman Isha Cogborn of Epiphany Institute  Mariah Cunningham of Push Career Management  April Nowlin of Move The Finish Line Dr. Nadia Brown of The Doyenne Agency // Watch the LIVE replay of this incredible show on Facebook and YouTube!  Youtube at StrongHer.Me Coaching and Consulting (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTWWXtxLUW4)  Facebook at StrongHer.Me Coaching and Consulting (https://fb.watch/8jWannqztT/)  // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle! A circle is an intimate group of women who clap for and challenge each other! The StrongHer.me Activation Circle is a group coaching accelerator for women on a mission to lead more confidently and authentically. Full details about this unique experience can be found at stronger.me/activationcircle. // The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self-directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timelessness. The thought-provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

September is my birthday month so we are taking a little walk down memory lane. I'll share how I grew from the inside out in each season of transition. Episode 99 is special because we're giving you clips from some of our favorite episodes over the years!  // The clips from today's episode are from the following episodes:  Episode 82: Year in Review 2020 with Isha Cogborn Episode 43: The Vision is Bigger Than Your Fear  Episode 44: The Required Cliff Jump with Brandice Daniel Episode 79: Demystifying Purpose with Nicole Salmon Episode 55: How to Break Free from Imposter Syndrome with Felicia Davis Episode 83: What Is Your Dream Opportunity? Episode 68: Relationship ROI: Loving Others without Damaging Your Soul with Kelli Center Episode 84: What Courageous Conversation Are You Avoiding? Episode 64: Beauty for Ashes with Mel Shipman // Show Notes: Body of Work: Finding The Thread That Ties Your Story Together by Pam Slim // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle! A circle is an intimate group of women who clap for and challenge each other! The StrongHer.me Activation Circle is a group coaching accelerator for women on a mission to lead more confidently and authentically. Full details about this unique experience can be found at stronger.me/activationcircle. // The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self-directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timelessness. The thought-provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

  September is my birthday month so we are taking a little walk down memory lane. I'll share how I grew from the inside out in each season of transition. We're calling this series “My evolution as a woman”. As I share my truths, I hope it will ignite in you a desire to reflect over each season of transition in your life and anywhere you've been stagnant you'll be re-energized. In my 40s I'm navigating my identity as a woman. I feel like one of the best gifts I've given myself is to no longer look around waiting for permission or validation to step out in the things God is calling me to. To second guess myself, to doubt used to be my first response. // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle. A circle is an intimate group of women who clap for and challenge each other! The StrongHer.me Activation Circle is a group coaching accelerator for women on a mission to lead more confidently and authentically. Full details about this unique experience can be found at stronger.me/activationcircle. // The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self-directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timelessness. The thought-provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

  September is my birthday month so we are taking a little walk down memory lane. I'll share how I grew from the inside out in each season of transition. We're calling this series “My evolution as a woman”. As I share my truths, I hope it will ignite in you a desire to reflect over each season of transition in your life and anywhere you've been stagnant you'll be re-energized. This week I share from my 30s. I was navigating my identity as a dreamer. Uncovering my strengths and my unique path and purpose. Learning from my mistakes. // Show Notes: My 1st podcast: WAHM Success Radio | The Savvy WAHM https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thesavvywahm  Good Life Diva YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/NVET_RYZp-g https://youtu.be/UPngJDDbRBc Video from the 1st year of the YASTYT event: https://youtu.be/2JHo35eya9o   // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle. A circle is an intimate group of women who clap for and challenge each other! The StrongHer.me Activation Circle is a group coaching accelerator for women on a mission to lead more confidently and authentically. Full details about this unique experience can be found at stronger.me/activationcircle. // The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self-directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timelessness. The thought-provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.  

September is my birthday month so we are taking a little walk down memory lane. I'll share how I grew from the inside out in each season of transition. We're calling this series “My evolution as a woman”. As I share my truths, I hope it will ignite in you a desire to reflect over each season of transition in your life and anywhere you've been stagnant you'll be re-energized. This week I share from my 20s. This is when I was navigating my new identities as a wife and a mom. So, learning to build our village wasn't optional. It was a necessity. I believe our quality of life would have been diminished without the support of these people in our lives. // Download the "StrongHer Together eBook!  https://strongherme.ck.page/ebook // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle. A circle is an intimate group of women who clap for and challenge each other! The StrongHer.me Activation Circle is a group coaching accelerator for women on a mission to lead more confidently and authentically. Full details about this unique experience can be found at stronger.me/activationcircle. // The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self-directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timelessness. The thought-provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

September is my birthday month so we are taking a little walk down memory lane. I'll share how I grew from the inside out in each season of transition. We're calling this series “My evolution as a woman”. As I share my truths, I hope it will ignite in you a desire to reflect over each season of transition in your life and anywhere you've been stagnant you'll be re-energized. This week I want to share from my late teen years. Our teen years are a time when we really have to begin discerning what's right for us and what's not; what's going to take us in the direction we want to go and what will take us away from it. As I have evolved as a woman, I have learned to trust the nudges from God I feel in my soul. I've learned the more I trust, the quicker I'm willing to trust the next time. How we learn to trust ourselves or follow our instincts: It's partially instinctual. It's partially wisdom gained from past experience. It's partially risking failure or disappointment. // Show Notes Scripture: Proverbs 3:5,6 TPT // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle. A circle is an intimate group of women who clap for and challenge each other! The StrongHer.me Activation Circle is a group coaching accelerator for women on a mission to lead more confidently and authentically. Full details about this unique experience can be found at stronger.me/activationcircle. // The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self-directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timelessness. The thought-provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Leadership and building a ministry or business requires resourcefulness. As leaders, we need a lot less than we think, when we use our creativity. This month's them came while writing the script for a previous episode. I started thinking about how I use some form of writing everyday in my business and the other skills I've had to acquire to be an entrepreneurial leader. This week I want to talk about the tool of conflict resolution. Leadership is influence. We can't be effective leaders, if we are unwilling or unprepared to confront, for the purpose of, working through the messiness of relationships.  // Show Notes Episode 84 What courageous conversation are you avoiding? Episode 92 Tools Every Leader Needs in Her Toolkit: Coaching Yourself and Others Episode 93 Tools Every Leader Needs in Her Toolkit: Active Listening The Good Fight: How Conflict Can Bring You Closer by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle. A circle is an intimate group of women who clap for and challenge each other! The StrongHer.me Activation Circle is a group coaching accelerator for women on a mission to lead more confidently and authentically. Full details about this unique experience can be found at stronger.me/activationcircle. // The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Leadership and building a ministry or business requires resourcefulness. As leaders, we need a lot less than we think, when we use our creativity. This month's them came while writing the script for a previous episode. I started thinking about how I use some form of writing everyday in my business and the other skills I've had to acquire to be an entrepreneurial leader. This week I want to talk about the tool of active listening. Active listening goes hand in hand with coaching and requires a level of self discipline. // Show Notes Center for Creative Leadership:  "Using Active Listening to Coach Others" https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/coaching-others-use-active-listening-skills/ ICF (International Coaching Federation) Core Competency: Active Listening Developing the Leader Within You by John Maxwell Developing the Leader Around You by John Maxwell // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle. A circle is an intimate group of women who clap for and challenge each other! The StrongHer.me Activation Circle is a group coaching accelerator for women on a mission to lead more confidently and authentically. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Full details about this unique experience can be found at stronger.me/activationcircle.  // The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Leadership and building a ministry or business requires resourcefulness. As leaders, we need a lot less than we think, when we use our creativity. This month's them came while writing the script for a previous episode. I started thinking about how I use some form of writing everyday in my business and the other skills I've had to acquire to be an entrepreneurial leader. This week I want to talk about the tool of coaching. // Show Notes The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal by Kendra Tillman Bill Cooper, Enrichment Journal, Biblical Foundations of Coaching http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/201202/201202_034_creating_culture.cfm The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier // The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Leadership and building a ministry or business requires resourcefulness. As leaders, we need a lot less than we think, when we use our creativity. This month's them came while writing the script for a previous episode. I started thinking about how I use some form of writing everyday in my business and the other skills I've had to acquire to be an entrepreneurial leader. This month we'll be talking about Coaching Yourself & Others, Listening & Communication and Resolving Conflict. // Show Notes Episode 87 the cost of authenticity and the power of words. Episode 88 the power of words, specifically the words we say to ourselves. Episode 89 audiobooks that give us the courage to speak our stories.⠀ In episode 90 books that so closely aligned with my core values that I wish I had written them myself. // July #WorkYourPlan Book Club Selection: "The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life" by Edith Eger Edith Eger is a clinical psychologist and a Holocaust survivor. In the Gift she explains that the worst prison she experienced is not the prison that Nazis put her in but the one she created for herself, the prison within her own mind. She describes the twelve most pervasive imprisoning beliefs she has known—including fear, grief, anger, secrets, stress, guilt, shame, and avoidance—and the tools she has discovered to deal with these universal challenges.  Accompanied by stories from Eger's own life and the lives of her patients, this book captures the vulnerability and common challenges we all face and provides encouragement and advice for breaking out of our personal prisons to find healing and enjoy life. Register online at strongher.me/bookclub *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

When we were planning the episode for the month, I knew I wanted to share with you books that I felt so perfectly aligned with StrongHer.me that I wish I had written them myself. These books represent a specific part of my own spiritual growth journey. Many of my own core values and beliefs about calling are expressed in these books. Once you've listened to this episode, I hope you will share a book that communicates one of your core values as a leader. // Show Notes Ready to Rise: Own Your Voice, Gather Your Community, Step Into Your Influence by Jo Saxton  The Emotionally Healthy Woman: 8 Things to Quit to Change Your Life by Geri Scazzero The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene' Brown Successful Women Think Differently by Valorie Burton // July #WorkYourPlan Book Club Selection: "The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life" by Edith Eger Edith Eger is a clinical psychologist and a Holocaust survivor. In the Gift she explains that the worst prison she experienced is not the prison that Nazis put her in but the one she created for herself, the prison within her own mind. She describes the twelve most pervasive imprisoning beliefs she has known—including fear, grief, anger, secrets, stress, guilt, shame, and avoidance—and the tools she has discovered to deal with these universal challenges.  Accompanied by stories from Eger's own life and the lives of her patients, this book captures the vulnerability and common challenges we all face and provides encouragement and advice for breaking out of our personal prisons to find healing and enjoy life. Register online at strongher.me/bookclub *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

At the start of the July 4th weekend, the news broke that Sha'Carri Richardson, a track and field star, would be banned from competing in the 2021 Olympics because of marijuana use. People rushed to post and make comments on social media without knowing the full context of why she was banned. As we all know, false, misleading or incomplete information spreads like wildfire on social media. Like many things that get turned into sound bites and memes there's layers to her story. According to Office of Minority Health at the U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. Sha'Carri's story opens up a bigger conversation about mental health and how we help ourselves and our young people cope with their mental and emotional stressors. This is Part 2 of a 2 part bonus episode of a conversation with a licensed therapist and two friends who have utilized therapy to heal from traumatic experiences. If you missed Part 1, we encourage you to go back and listen before listening to this episode. // Show Notes: Sharli Berry, MS, LPC, founder of Destiny's Door Counseling Center LaToya Thompson is @LaToyaWrites on IG LaToya Jenkins is @latoyafjenkins on IG Learn more about Meet the Black Therapists in AZ event on July 24, 2021 from 11a-2pm: Facebook.com/events/136106285258151/ Full Details about the Meet the Black Therapists Event // July #WorkYourPlan Book Club Selection: "The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life" by Edith Eger Edith Eger is a clinical psychologist and a Holocaust survivor. In the Gift she explains that the worst prison she experienced is not the prison that Nazis put her in but the one she created for herself, the prison within her own mind. She describes the twelve most pervasive imprisoning beliefs she has known—including fear, grief, anger, secrets, stress, guilt, shame, and avoidance—and the tools she has discovered to deal with these universal challenges.  Accompanied by stories from Eger's own life and the lives of her patients, this book captures the vulnerability and common challenges we all face and provides encouragement and advice for breaking out of our personal prisons to find healing and enjoy life. Register online at strongher.me/bookclub *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

I usually share physical books, but I want to recommend some audio books this week. I love listening to books in the author's voice. There is a true connection that is made when you hear someone's words in their voice. I think one of the powerful elements of podcasting is you hearing my voice. Our voice tells a story. When you hear someone's voice, you get a sense of their body language, you see their flaws which is always connecting, you get to absorb more of their personality, their history. // Show Notes How to Fix a Broken Record by Amena Brown Fierce, Free and Full of Fire by Jen Hatmaker Born a Crime by Trevor Noah The Dream of You by Jo Saxton Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates // July #WorkYourPlan Book Club Selection: "The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life" by Edith Eger Edith Eger is a clinical psychologist and a Holocaust survivor. In the Gift she explains that the worst prison she experienced is not the prison that Nazis put her in but the one she created for herself, the prison within her own mind. She describes the twelve most pervasive imprisoning beliefs she has known—including fear, grief, anger, secrets, stress, guilt, shame, and avoidance—and the tools she has discovered to deal with these universal challenges.  Accompanied by stories from Eger's own life and the lives of her patients, this book captures the vulnerability and common challenges we all face and provides encouragement and advice for breaking out of our personal prisons to find healing and enjoy life. Register online at strongher.me/bookclub *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

At the start of the July 4th weekend, the news broke that Sha'Carri Richardson, a track and field star, would be banned from competing in the 2021 Olympics because of marijuana use. People rushed to post and make comments on social media without knowing the full context of why she was banned. As we all know, false, misleading or incomplete information spreads like wildfire on social media. Like many things that get turned into sound bites and memes there's layers to her story. According to Office of Minority Health at the U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. Sha'Carri's story opens up a bigger conversation about mental health and how we help ourselves and our young people cope with their mental and emotional stressors. This is Part 1 of a 2 part bonus episode of a conversation with a licensed therapist and two friends who have utilized therapy to heal from traumatic experiences. Disclaimer: Trigger Warning Some of parts of this conversation may be emotionally triggering. We talk briefly about instances of domestic violence, assault and physical violence and drug use. Show Notes: Sharli Berry, MS, LPC, founder of Destiny's Door Counseling Center LaToya Thompson is @LaToyaWrites on IG LaToya Jenkins is @latoyafjenkins on IG Learn more about Meet the Black Therapists in AZ event on July 24, 2021 from 11a-2pm: Facebook.com/events/136106285258151/ Full Details about the Meet the Black Therapists Event Watch up to 16:13 of this video with Sanya Richards-Ross, a gold medal Olympian in track and field and a commentator for the sport: Sha'Carri Richardson's Suspension With Olympic Gold Medalist Sanya Richards-Ross // July #WorkYourPlan Book Club Selection: "The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life" by Edith Eger Edith Eger is a clinical psychologist and a Holocaust survivor. In the Gift she explains that the worst prison she experienced is not the prison that Nazis put her in but the one she created for herself, the prison within her own mind. She describes the twelve most pervasive imprisoning beliefs she has known—including fear, grief, anger, secrets, stress, guilt, shame, and avoidance—and the tools she has discovered to deal with these universal challenges.  Accompanied by stories from Eger's own life and the lives of her patients, this book captures the vulnerability and common challenges we all face and provides encouragement and advice for breaking out of our personal prisons to find healing and enjoy life. Register online at strongher.me/bookclub *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Episode 88 is inspired by personal experience from the last couple months. In the last episode I mentioned experiencing a setback in business when I hired someone that I hoped would be helping me to be more consistent with sharing my content. I was triggered by that partnership not working out and I self doubt rose to the top. The way I was thinking about myself and business was hindering me and not helping me.  This episode will remind you of the power of words and help you shift the words you are speaking to yourself. // Show Notes: “If nothing changed around you, everything would be different if you changed.” P.B. Wilson Successful Women Think Differently: 9 Habits that Make You Happier, Healthier & More Resilient by Valorie Burton // July #WorkYourPlan Book Club Selection: "The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life" by Edith Eger Edith Eger is a clinical psychologist and a Holocaust survivor. In the Gift she explains that the worst prison she experienced is not the prison that Nazis put her in but the one she created for herself, the prison within her own mind. She describes the twelve most pervasive imprisoning beliefs she has known—including fear, grief, anger, secrets, stress, guilt, shame, and avoidance—and the tools she has discovered to deal with these universal challenges.  Accompanied by stories from Eger's own life and the lives of her patients, this book captures the vulnerability and common challenges we all face and provides encouragement and advice for breaking out of our personal prisons to find healing and enjoy life. Register online at strongher.me/bookclub *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

This month we're discussing the power of words. My love and passion for words is one of the things that makes me, me. Inspiring, empowering, impactful words are on the walls in my home, on my bookshelves, in my phone and on my vision boards. I am very careful with my words, because words shape us! Our thoughts, hopes, dreams and goals have been influenced by the words used to describe us and how we have been talked to. Words can bring life or death. So, for the next few episodes, I'll be sharing some of my favorite sources of wisdom aka books, songs, podcasts, etc

In episode 86 of the podcast, I share the recording of my conversation with the author of our March #WorkYourPlan book club selection, Jo Saxton. Jo Saxton is an author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership coach. She has dedicated her career to growing leadership teams around the world and empowering women to find their purpose in their personal lives and in leadership. Born in London to parents who immigrated from Nigeria, Jo credits her family’s unrelenting work ethic and the grace of God for the bold, tenacious approach she takes to sharing her wisdom on identity, influence, and living an authentic life. She is characterized by her effervescent honesty and warm approachability, leaving audiences with practical next steps in areas that are usually a bit ambiguous. In addition to work as an author, Jo has also spearheaded an initiative aimed to help women grow their leadership skills.  Jo lives in Minneapolis with her husband, Chris, and their two daughters. Jo's book, Ready to Rise, is one of the few I've seen that addresses the intersection of your identity as a leader, a Black woman and a Christian and provides a Biblical context for talking about leadership and calling. **** Show Notes Keep up with Jo: Watch the video of our conversation on Facebook @JoSaxton on Instagram JoSaxton.com *** Have you ever dropped the ball? I want to invite you to join me for the #WorkYourPlan Book Club. For May I wanted a book that speaks to the pressure moms and women, in general, feel to do it all. So, we are reading Tiffany Dufu’s book, Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less, as our May book selection. I often joke that this book should be in the marriage and family section of the book store, rather than the business section. In Drop the Ball, Tiffany shows women how to cultivate the single skill they really need in order to thrive: the ability to let go. She recounts how she learned to reevaluate expectations, shrink her to-do list, and meaningfully engage the assistance of others - freeing the space she needed to flourish at work and to develop deeper, more meaningful relationships at home. Did you know? Even though women are half the workforce, they still represent only 18 percent of the highest level leaders. The reasons are obvious: Just as women reach middle management, they are also starting families. Mounting responsibilities at work and home leave them with no bandwidth to do what will most lead to their success. Drop the Ball urges women to embrace imperfection and to expect less of themselves and more from others - only then can they focus on what they truly care about, devote the necessary energy to achieving their real goals, and create the type of rich, rewarding life we all desire. I'm sure this topic is going to spark some lively discussions. Don't miss it! Register online at strongher.me/bookclub *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

A candid conversation about how we are mothered shapes how we mother with the founder of StrongHer.me, Kendra Tillman and her mother, Sandra Smith. In this episode,  How our relationship with our parents shapes how we parent How life experience helps our parenting evolve How to mother adult sons and daughters How our prayers for our family changed in each season *** Have you ever dropped the ball? I want to invite you to join me for the #WorkYourPlan Book Club. For May I wanted a book that speaks to the pressure moms and women, in general, feel to do it all. So, we are reading Tiffany Dufu’s book, Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less, as our May book selection. I often joke that this book should be in the marriage and family section of the book store, rather than the business section. In Drop the Ball, Tiffany shows women how to cultivate the single skill they really need in order to thrive: the ability to let go. She recounts how she learned to reevaluate expectations, shrink her to-do list, and meaningfully engage the assistance of others - freeing the space she needed to flourish at work and to develop deeper, more meaningful relationships at home. Did you know? Even though women are half the workforce, they still represent only 18 percent of the highest level leaders. The reasons are obvious: Just as women reach middle management, they are also starting families. Mounting responsibilities at work and home leave them with no bandwidth to do what will most lead to their success. Drop the Ball urges women to embrace imperfection and to expect less of themselves and more from others - only then can they focus on what they truly care about, devote the necessary energy to achieving their real goals, and create the type of rich, rewarding life we all desire. I'm sure this topic is going to spark some lively discussions. Don't miss it! Register online at strongher.me/bookclub *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

To minimize the possibility of offense when engaging in a courageous conversation: Pray in advance so that you have God's wisdom and his heart for the interaction. State the facts first. Then share your story (how it impacted you; FYI your story is not a fact. It’s how you see it.) Now switch to listening. Ask for their perspective. Remember the reason/purpose for the conversation. Your goal is not to convince, compel or control. You want to move towards understanding and accountability. *** Mentioned in this episode: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler *** Have you ever dropped the ball? I want to invite you to join me for the #WorkYourPlan Book Club. For May I wanted a book that speaks to the pressure moms and women, in general, feel to do it all. So, we are reading Tiffany Dufu’s book, Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less, as our May book selection. I often joke that this book should be in the marriage and family section of the book store, rather than the business section. In Drop the Ball, Tiffany shows women how to cultivate the single skill they really need in order to thrive: the ability to let go. She recounts how she learned to reevaluate expectations, shrink her to-do list, and meaningfully engage the assistance of others - freeing the space she needed to flourish at work and to develop deeper, more meaningful relationships at home. Did you know? Even though women are half the workforce, they still represent only 18 percent of the highest level leaders. The reasons are obvious: Just as women reach middle management, they are also starting families. Mounting responsibilities at work and home leave them with no bandwidth to do what will most lead to their success. Drop the Ball urges women to embrace imperfection and to expect less of themselves and more from others - only then can they focus on what they truly care about, devote the necessary energy to achieving their real goals, and create the type of rich, rewarding life we all desire. I'm sure this topic is going to spark some lively discussions. Don't miss it! Register online at strongher.me/bookclub *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Steps to move past comparison: Return to the vision. You need a visual reminder. Pray for discernment about what is a longing for something God wants for me and what is me coveting what was meant for someone else.  Seek wise counsel from (friends, family, mentors, coaches) those who know what you’re feeling, they’ve navigated this road before and they can help you with your perspective. The answers to our desires often take on a different form than we expected. Work your plan. Get busy with the work God is calling you to. Look for those people who run beside you to see it fulfilled.   *** March is Women’s History Month. I want to invite you to join me for the #WorkYourPlan Book Club. For the month of March we are reading Jo Saxton’s book, Ready to Rise. Ready to Rise tackles the real-life issues women face–workplace harassment, sexism, low self-esteem, financial woes, power battles, and old wounds–while providing meaningful wisdom from Jo’s own journey to leadership. Added to this personal reflection are stories of empowered women from the Bible. Jo then calls on readers to invest in the next generation of women and build new communities where diverse female leadership can flourish. Register online at strongher.me/bookclub *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Isha Cogborn is our guest for episode 82 of #WorkYourPlan with Kendra. Isha is a personal brand strategist & the founder of Startup Life Support and Epiphany Institute. If you haven’t already grabbed the free Year in Review download use the link in the comments:https://bit.ly/2020yearreview If you’re listening to this on your podcast player, you can grab it at StrongHer.me/episode82. WATCH the full episode at Facebook.com/StrongHerme. ------- Start reflecting on your year by conducting your own year in review: List your 3 most memorable WINS of 2020. What did you try that you didn’t complete, but you plan to keep working towards in 2020? What are 1-2 lessons learned in 2020 that will change how you approach 2020? This is the last podcast episode of 2020. This is our 82nd episode, so if you’re new to the podcast, there’s plenty of great episodes you’ve missed. Even if you’re not new, more than likely you’ve missed a few. If you follow me on instagram @KendraTillman or if you’re on my email list, I’ll be sharing the most popular episodes for you to go back and listen to.  It’s been quite a year. Thank you for listening if this podcast has helped you mentally break free in some way in 2020, share it with someone you know & leave us a review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast.  Show Notes Keep up with Isha: mybrandonpurpose.com startuplifesupport.com @ishacogborn *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

After 20 years of friendship and 13 years of marriage, LaSandra Hutchinson experienced the sudden loss of her husband in October 2017.  At the time, her children were 11, 10, 8, and 6 years old. Eager to learn all she could about grief and to rebuild a powerful life for her and her children, LaSandra began researching grief and sharing her new understanding, her faith, and her grief journey on YouTube, through public speaking, and through writing. She wanted to give a transparent look into grief in a way that resonated with others and that brought hope. Through these steps, Grace & Grief was born. Grace and Grief is an initiative that provides support, community, and inspiration to help others grow through grief and live boldly after loss. This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation. In part 2 LaSandra answers listeners' questions. Some questions addressed in this episode: How do you support a family member who chooses to sit in their grief? Is there an acceptable time frame for the grieving process? How does a grieving person keep the negative energy from consuming him/her? Practical ways to support a person who is grieving. What is your perspective on responses to grief that include Christian/religious references? For instance, “I hope they were saved.” “Rejoice, you know you will see them again.” The role of counseling in the grief and healing process How children process grief and loss How holidays are impacted by loss **** Show Notes Keep up with LaSandra: graceandgrief.com @graceandgrief Words to Remember…  "Everything helps! The gift of your presence means something... Anything they don't have to figure out...You're so low, so everything helps. " - LaSandra Hutchinson "Grief is like a big coat. You don't get over it. You grow into it." -LaSandra Hutchinson *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

What does it mean for God to be good? This common question is at the heart of what many of us will wrestle with when we experience some form of loss in our lifetime. Our guest, LaSandra Hutchinson is going to help us uncover how grief and loss has impacted our relationship with God. LaSandra is a speaker, writer, content creator and advocate for the rights and well-being of women and girls. She began her work in the non-profit sector as a teenager, spearheading a youth-led initiative in which she designed and implemented violence prevention programming to empower young women in Chicago. She has continued that work as a domestic violence advocate and currently builds awareness of the issue by providing domestic violence training and strengthening community partnerships through her with South Suburban Family Shelter, an organization that provides comprehensive domestic violence services in Illinois.  After 20 years of friendship and 13 years of marriage, LaSandra experienced the sudden loss of her husband in October 2017.  At the time, her children were 11, 10, 8, and 6 years old. Eager to learn all she could about grief and to rebuild a powerful life for her and her children, LaSandra began researching grief and sharing her new understanding, her faith, and her grief journey on YouTube, through public speaking, and through writing. She wanted to give a transparent look into grief in a way that resonated with others and that brought hope. Through these steps, Grace & Grief was born. Grace and Grief is an initiative that provides support, community, and inspiration to help others grow through grief and live boldly after loss. In this episode we discuss… The connection between her work as a domestic violence advocate and a grief coach What it means for God to be sovereign What to expect in the grief process How grief support helps us confront our loss of identity and how we can grow through grief and loss This is part 1 of a 2 part conversation. In part 2 LaSandra answers listeners' questions. Show Notes Keep up with LaSandra: graceandgrief.com @graceandgrief Words to Remember…  "Your relationship with God matters whether you're in a crisis or not. Don't wait to get to know him when you're in a crisis." - LaSandra Hutchinson "The soul can grow through loss." -LaSandra Hutchinson "We have to get down to business with God...there's no way out but through it." -LaSandra Hutchinson *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

In today’s episode we’re discussing two topics we’re told never to talk about -- religion & politics. We're, specifically, talking about the intersection of faith and politics and how do we unify when the stakes feel so high in this year's election. Our guest for episode 80 of the podcast is Sarah Bauer Anderson. Sarah has spent her entire life learning to live in the tension both politics and religion create, striving to best navigate the complicated issues and emotional conversations around these weightier topics. Raised in a family of politicos, including a former Republican presidential candidate father (Gary Bauer), Sarah shares her story and what she’s learned in her latest book, The Space Between Us: How Jesus Teaches Us to Live Together When Politics and Religion Pull Us Apart.  She has been involved in ministry since 2003 and uses her skills as an avid communicator, writer and author, to combine her passions in order to instill positive faith in teens, parents and ministry influencers. Sarah is the lead content creator and writer for XP3 High School curriculum from Orange, a nonprofit organization with a mission to instill positive faith and influence parents and ministries to influence the next generation. In this episode we discuss… Principles Sarah's political and religious family have learned about navigating political discussions that might help you restore relationships with your friends and family Why beliefs like 'we have to agree with every issue a candidate stands for to publicly support them' are driving us apart How our limited view of Jesus is hindering contributes to our lack of civil discourse around religion and politics The importance of posture over position Why nuance gets lost in our political discussions online How we honor our Christian faith in voting without standing in condemnation of others for their differing views Before you go... Join us the day after the election on Wed, 11/4 at 6pm MST/7pm CST for a candid conversation among a group of multi-generational, multi-ethnic women exploring how we find unity following the 2020 election season. WATCH 'Where Do We Go From Here?' on Facebook at @StrongHerme or LastSupperSeriesPresents Show Notes Keep up with Sarah: www.sarahbanderson.com www.instagram.com/sbanderson Purchase Sarah's book on Amazon Dominique Hayes and the Last Supper Series *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

For the month of September where we will be talking about demystifying purpose. My conversation with Nicole Salmon centers around defining purpose and gaining clarity about your purpose. When we’re unclear on our calling, we feel stuck and left behind. In today’s conversation, my guest Nicole Salmon helps us demystify “purpose” by revealing the one mindset shift we must make to be fruitful in every season of life. Tune in throughout September as we continue this monthly series on clarifying our purpose. Purpose coach Nicole Salmon has worked with some pretty inspiring and powerful women over the years. You know the type. Fierce, has it all together and going places? Well at least to the public she is. But in her private life she is also unraveling and not clear about her next move. Why do they end up at her door? Because birds of a feather flock together. If the quest for finding your purpose has left you feeling stuck or left behind, you’re in the right place. In today’s episode, Nicole invites us to reject the idea that purpose is a destination, so that we can begin living from purpose, adapting it as our lifestyle. In this episode we discuss… The dark seasons that leave you feeling like purpose is over & how God uses them to propel you into His purposes for your life. The grace of God that overrides shame’s intent to silence and muzzle your calling.  Walking in your calling as a believer by putting “purpose” into the proper perspective. Following Purpose’s breadcrumbs in your life to rediscover and exercise your God-given gifts right where you are.  *** Words to Remember…  “Your mistakes do not void your purpose.”  – Nicole Salmon “The question is not: What do I want to be? But: What do I want to do? I already am somebody.” – Nicole Salmon “If the only time you are great is when your title is great, that’s not greatness. That’s a show.” – Nicole Salmon “Time doesn’t clarify your purpose. Movement made toward your call in faith does. You will squint at purpose from afar until Jesus returns.” – Nicole Salmon Show Notes Keep up with Nicole: www.nicoleosalmon.com www.instagram.com/nicoleosalmon *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Learn more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for email reminders of when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

For the month of August our conversations on the podcast will help parents transition their families into a new and very different school year.  My guest for today's episode is Christine Duvivier. Christine Duvivier is an international speaker, author and positive change mentor. She speaks, teaches and coaches for organizations, leaders, students and communities that are ready to think beyond traditional myths that hold us back and want to use positive practices to tap into the powerful energy available to them so that they live into more of their true spirits and who they ultimately want to be. She holds an MBA and a Masters degree in Positive Psychology. Christine and I discuss: The myth of the bad student, the myth of the good student and the myth of the best system and how it's impacting our kids Why our current system of schooling can lead to depression for some students and what we can do about it 7 hidden gifts and how we uncover them Helping our kids become more confident and resilient in school You can watch the video of our conversation at Facebook.com/StrongHerMe *** Quotes from the episode: "The system is structured in a way and teaches thought patterns that cause depression and anxiety." - Christine Duvivier "We don't really have any control over what our kids think...what's interesting is how much impact we have." - Christine Duvivier "I think it's so empowering when you take control as a parent of yourself and decide I'm going to define how I want to think about this (my child and their strengths) and I don't want other people defining it for me. " - Christine Duvivier Show Notes Connect with Christine Take the Hidden Gifts test Subscribe to Christine's Email List for "The Love Notes" The CaPP Institute Via Character Strengths Howard Gardner's multiple intelligences *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Learn more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

For the month of August our conversations on the podcast will help parents transition their families into a new and very different school year.  My guest for today's episode is Susan Seay. Susan is an international speaker, podcast host of the Mentor 4 Moms Podcast and a certified life coach who helps busy moms make the shift from overwhelmed and distracted to intentional and living on purpose.  She's also a homeschooling mom of 7. Susan and I talk about how to intentionally parent our kids for this season of schooling, that may be our normal for a while, without overwhelming ourselves. In this episode we discuss: exchanging a list of house rules for living your family's core values the peace that comes when we let go of the need to control the household responsibilities setting the environment for a successful school year shifting our focus to the benefits of an unprecedented year of schooling during a pandemic the evolution of our parenting styles how Susan started reclaiming her voice You can watch the video of our conversation at Facebook.com/StrongHerMe *** Quotes from the episode: "My definition of intentional is having both the courage and the confidence to live true to your core values." - Susan Seay "I had to get to a place where I had to relinquish my hold on so many of the things I felt personally responsible for, because I'm mom, I'm wife ... it became my personal commitment to see how many balls I could drop." - Susan Seay Show Notes Connect with Susan SusanSeay.com Mentor 4 Moms podcast  Working From Home with Kids  10 Questions to Ask Your Kids Every Year  @SusanLSeay Book: Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Learn more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Our guests for episode 76 of #WorkYourPlan with Kendra are Evangeline Colbert and Maria Mwangi, the co-authors of Conceived by Grace, a 'no fear' pregnancy journal. Maria and Evangeline are hosting their first virtual event this month, Grace - A Virtual Fertility Event. The event is for women who are experiencing infertility/miscarriages/infant loss so that they know they are not alone in the struggle. The event will provide encouragement and tools from God’s Word to help them deal with their fears and anxiety and move forward with a hope-filled focus. Evangeline Colbert is an author, speaker, and Hope Coach. She is dedicated to helping others find and maintain hope in the midst of their everyday struggles so that they persevere with confidence and live with a hope-filled focus. She's the author of multiple books including a devotional about overcoming infertility, A Seed of Hope: God’s Promises of Fertility. It is written from the perspective of her personal victory over infertility. The devotions help women to tap into the strength of God's promises of fertility and to address the issue of infertility by confidently believing and speaking the Word of God.  Evangeline is dedicated to helping others find and maintain hope in the midst of their everyday struggles so that they persevere with confidence and live with a hope-filled focus. If hope, victory, and meaningful results are what you’re craving, one of her coaching programs can get you there. Her highest goal is to help others live their best life, with courage, purpose, and joy! Maria’s passion for the event industry went from a hobby and side business, to a career change after the housing crisis of 2008. She is an award-winning event producer who acts as the director of sales for special events at an event company in Phoenix, AZ. She is a widowed mother of two teen boys, who keep her busy with basketball and football. Having become well acquainted with the grief of multiple miscarriages, she recently co-authored Conceived by Grace, a no fear pregnancy journal for women who have suffered from infertility, miscarriage, and infant loss.    *** Show Notes Pre-order Evangeline & Maria's journal: conceivedbygrace.com Grace - A Virtual Fertility Event. The event focuses on God’s Promises for Your Path to Motherhood. The event is for women who are experiencing infertility/miscarriages/infant loss so that they know they are not alone in the struggle. The event will provide encouragement and tools from God’s Word to help them deal with their fears and anxiety and move forward with a hope-filled focus. For details and to register visit: conceivedbygrace.com Instagram: @conceivedbygrace Facebook: @conceivedbygrace Connect with Evangeline www.MakeRoomForMommy.com www.facebook.com/hopefilledfocus  Twitter: @evcolbert  Connect with Maria Family Grief Journey: Facebook.com/mwangiroadtorecovery Instagram.com/mrsmwangi *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Learn more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Chrystal Evans Hurst is one of my favorite podcaster-speaker-authors. She is anointed to encourage and equip others to live God's best for their lives... all while engaging and being present in the small important moments that matter in the everyday.  Chrystal Hurst is here to talk about how a 28 day commitment can help us make prayer a habit in our daily lives. In this episode she recommends that in the midst of many voices telling us how to respond to the world’s problems, we seek God in prayer for wisdom and clarity for how we can be most effective. We end the episode with her answering several listener questions about prayer. This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered… the role and purpose of prayer as we take action on the vision in our heart how to cultivate your relationship with God through prayer how to wrestle with disappointment through prayer how to make prayer ongoing conversation between you and God *** Show Notes Pre-order Chrystal’s book: 28 Day Prayer Journey: A Daily Guide to Conversations with God by Chrystal Evans Hurst Episode 31: She’s Still There with Chrystal Hurst Words to Remember... “If you still want it, pray for it.” “We have to have the kind of faith today, we’ll be glad we had tomorrow.” “You have to act today like you want to have the story to tell about how you acted tomorrow.” Connect with Chrystal ChrystalEvansHurst.com instagram.com/ChrystalHurst   facebook.com/ChrystalHurst/ *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Learn more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.” *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

In the month of June we are reclaiming our voices. For this week’s #WorkYourPlan Wednesday I’m taking a step towards one of my action items - to be more informed about local government. Our guest this week is Jessica Davis. Jessica is an 8th grade Civics teacher in Phoenix, AZ who's been teaching middle school for almost 8 years. Her degrees are in American History with a minor in religious studies and a masters in Secondary Education. Jessica loves teaching and sees her classroom as her mission field. We invited Jessica to help us talk with our teens (and pre-teens) about how we make the political process relevant to our teens. In this candid conversation we will discuss how to engage our kids in the process, how to help them validate fact from fiction on social media and she'll give us a mini lesson on our basic rights as US citizens at the federal and local levels. Donate to Jessica's classroom via CashApp $jkdavis11 WATCH our conversation at Facebook.com/StrongHer.me *** Show Notes: episode 73 Advocacy, Election and Our Laws The Bill of Rights - A Primer 17 Tips to Steer Your Kids Through The Political Season Additional Resources for Talking To Your Kids About Politics pdf @kendratillman @strongherme *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Lear more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

In the month of June we are reclaiming our voices. For this week’s #WorkYourPlan Wednesday I’m taking a step towards one of my action items - to be more informed about local government. We're going to learn why local elections matter and how we become informed voters from my friend, Eshe Pickett, a community activist & an engineer. We will address advocacy, elections and our laws. In this episode we discuss... Why local elections matter and how we become informed voters How the different elected offices impact our daily life Why we need to start engaging our children early Other ways besides voting to be involved in the political process How do the different branches of government affect economic and racial inequality? Resources to help us navigate the system *** Quotes "Politicians pay attention to people who can vote them out of office." - Eshe Pickett "There's always got to be some piece of you that's connected to the greater good and when you have no connection and all you're seeing is the negative that's when you have hopelessness. I maintain hope because I'm involved." - Eshe Pickett *** Show Notes: James 2:14-26 "Faith without works is dead." Book: All Politics Is Local: And Other Rules of the Game by Thomas P. O'Neill and Gary Hymel Knock Down the House Documentary on Netflix Arizona azsos.gov recorder.maricopa.gov https://www.azcourts.gov/jpr (Judicial Performance Review - AZ) Poll Workers: https://recorder.maricopa.gov/elections/pollworkerrecruitment.aspx azredistricting.org Attend a session on the Independent Redistricting Commission azcleanelections.gov acluaz.org https://ld17dems.org/voter-information/ (My Legislative District) National whenweallvote.org https://ballotpedia.org citizenuniversity.us https://www.innocenceproject.org/ Leadership Programs in AZ: https://arizonalist.org https://az.emergeamerica.org https://flinn.org/civic-leadership/programs/flinn-brown-fellowship https://www.valleyleadership.org @eshenayo @kendratillman @strongherme *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Lear more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

For the month of June, in response to our collective grief and outrage over racist acts continuing in our country, on my platforms I'm centering our conversations around reclaiming our voice. This week’s #WorkYourPlan conversation with Sharli Berry, a licensed therapist and the owner of Destiny's Door Counseling, about reclaiming your voice after trauma is critical to this conversation. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's quote "protest is the language of the unheard" is quoted frequently right now. We're going to dig into what that means from a mental health perspective. Specifically, we will be talking about how we reclaim our voice after different forms of trauma - childhood abuse and neglect, domestic violence, as well as, the trauma of systemic racism. In this episode we discuss... What is trauma? What role does our faith play to help us deal with trauma? What role does therapy play? How traumas get triggered How systemic racism triggers us How we reclaim our voice after trauma *** Show Notes: Destiny's Door Counseling Center @ddcounseling @kendratillman @strongherme *** You don't need more advice. You need space in your life to do what you already know. Join the Focus.me Project, a FREE 5 day challenge designed to help you BREAK the habits keeping you busy, stressed out and just out of reach for your goals. Register today at strongher.me/focusmeproject. *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Lear more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Courage always comes with a cost. For the month of June we’re exploring what courage costs all of us and how courage helps us reclaim our voice for our God-given assignment. One of the things I pray is reclaimed from our anger and outrage around history continuing to repeat itself is our heart for advocacy. I was joined by my sister, Khalilah Elliott, a multicultural marketing and communications expert, to talk about how we reclaim our voice for advocacy.  Advocacy comes in many forms and that's what Khalilah and I will be talking about. In this episode we discuss... ▪️Why advocacy matters ▪️Why our silence and inaction is detrimental to us all ▪️How to think critically about issues of social justice ▪️How to address our own anger and resentment in a way that’s not counterproductive ▪️Methods for how we “stop” the madness No more being silent about the things that matter most to us because we fear what others think. *** Show Notes: The Oaks Collective on Facebook @kayasinlilah @kendratillman @strongherme "If people are ready to leave you, because you find your voice and you're ready to speak up for yourself, let them go!" - Khalilah Elliott "If you're an advocate, your role, even when it is uncomfortable is to acknowledge when something is problematic for the people you claim you advocate for. It doesn't stop when it stops being a topic of discussion." - Khalilah Elliott *** You don't need more advice. You need space in your life to do what you already know. Join the Focus.me Project, a FREE 5 day challenge designed to help you BREAK the habits keeping you busy, stressed out and just out of reach for your goals. Register today at strongher.me/focusmeproject. *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Lear more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Janell Brown and Elaina Brown are the powerhouse sister duo behind Olivia Laine Stylist, a wardrobe styling service and our guests for episode 70 of the #WorkYourPlan with Kendra podcast. Janell and Elaina were the winners of the $1000 cash prize + business support services awarded at our 2019 You Are Stronger Than You Think Women's  faith based women's empowerment event. In this episode we bring you behind the scenes of their journey over the last 12 months. We talk about how their current business, Olivia Laine, is providing the fuel and the funding for their next big move. We discuss the highs and lows of their entrepreneurial journey, the power of collaboration and creating your own opportunities and we touch on how their adapting their hands on business in light of the coronavirus pandemic.  These brilliant female founders have so much wisdom to share. Our conversation was inspiring and it remind me that our dreams are still possible! We hope it inspires you to #workyourplan and watch God work! If you join our Strength Builders newsletter at Strongher.me or follow us on social media @KendraTillman and @StrongHerme, we’ll keep you in the loop about our free weekly #workyourplan workshops and other things we’re creating to help you keep taking the next step to what God is calling you to do! Quotes: "We're not just creating looks for someone we are helping them understand themselves." - Elaina Brown "I had to get over the fact that I felt like I don't belong in a room. It's such a lie." - Janell Brown "Just because it doesn't look like there's room for you or opportunity for you, go pull up a chair." - Elaina Brown *** Show Notes: Connect with Janell & Elaina: Website: olivialainestylist.com Facebook: facebook.com/olivialainestylist/ Instagram: @olivialainestylist *** You don't need more advice. You need space in your life to do what you already know. Join the Focus.me Project, a FREE 5 day challenge designed to help you BREAK the habits keeping you busy, stressed out and just out of reach for your goals. Register today at strongher.me/focusmeproject. *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Lear more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Our guest for episode 69 of #WorkYourPlan with Kendra is Ciji Townsend, the Founder of Balanced Not Busy, a space for go-getters to find rest. She inspires, encourages and empowers as a public speaker, wellness advocate and host of the Being BALANCED podcast. In this episode Ciji and I discuss how to proactively make our physical health and wellness "practice" a priority handle the expectations we get from other people that keep us busy and implement tools/systems into our personal and professional life that help us work our plan Quotes: "Stop saying you need to make time for it. You need to realize without this you won't have time for anything else." - Ciji Townsend "Communicate early and often...don't communicate one time and hope people remember (what you need)." - Ciji Townsend *** Show Notes: Connect with Ciji Townsend: Website: balancednotbusy.com/ Facebook: facebook.com/balancednotbusy Instagram: @balancednotbusy Being Balanced Podcast TEXT 'FIND BALANCE' to 66866 to be added to Ciji's newsletter. Blissdom Conference Calm app Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up by Jerry Colonna Girl, Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis Present Over Perfect by Shauna Niequest Breaking Busy by Alli Worthington   Additional Tools & Resources Ciji recommends: Apps YouVersion app First 5 app from Proverbs 31 Ministries Planners Life Planner by Erin Condren Simplified Life Planner by Emily Ley Podcasts Balanced Black Girl Mediocre to Masterful   *** You don't need more advice. You need space in your life to do what you already know. Join the Focus.me Project, a FREE 5 day challenge designed to help you BREAK the habits keeping you busy, stressed out and just out of reach for your goals. Register today at strongher.me/focusmeproject. *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Lear more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

For the month of February our conversations are centered around what it means to love yourself.  Our guest for episode 68 of #WorkYourPlan with Kendra is Kelli Center, a Licensed Professional Counselor/Mental Health Therapist of Centered Living Counseling & Coaching Services. Kelli is passionate about helping individuals to become mentally and spiritually whole so they can be free to live their best life. She feels especially called to bridge the gap between the spiritual and mental health communities, dispelling misconceptions that keep people of faith from receiving the support necessary to meet their mental and emotional needs. In this episode Kelli asks women (and men) to consider the ROI of their relationships. Are your relationships mutually beneficial? We talk about how our desire to feel happy all of the time could actually be hurting us and how to manage the disappointment of broken relationships without damaging your self confidence. *** Show Notes: Download the free ebook, Suicidal Thoughts and Jesus On Purpose: Practical Strategies for Living Your Best Life Connect with Kelli Center: Website: www.CenteredLivingCounseling.com Facebook: facebook.com/kcenterLPC Instagram: @kellicenter_lpc *** You don't need more advice. You need space in your life to do what you already know. Join the Focus.me Project, a FREE 5 day challenge designed to help you BREAK the habits keeping you busy, stressed out and just out of reach for your goals. Register today at strongher.me/focusmeproject. *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Lear more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Do you struggle with setting or achieving the goals you set for yourself? Do you want to set goals but you're discouraged because of past failures? In episode 67 of the podcast my special guest, La'Vista Jones of 31 Marketplace and I walk you through identifying and achieving your most desired goals and how to form new beliefs to support you in achieving them. La'Vista Jones, CLBC is a certified coach and business strategist. She's also an author, speaker and community builder. She uses her former corporate experience and acumen to support other entrepreneurs in the marketplace. Her desire is to help business owners merge setting foundations for sustainability and growth with prioritizing their own self-care. La'Vista's unique magic is bringing order to the overwhelm that many solopreneurs experience in life and business. Her work focuses on streamlining processes and identifying operational gaps as well as outsourcing opportunities. La'Vista's creative approach to business analysis and implementation saves her clients valuable time that they can then spend on their own self-care routines. An Ohio native, La'Vista currently resides in Arizona with her husband, their son, ‘The Cub’ and fur baby, Bull Dozer. In this episode we discuss: Changing your perspective of goal planning Deciding on your top 3 goals for the new year Your mindset about the goal Identifying your strengths Leveraging your strengths to achieve the goal Partnering with others to achieve your goal Simplifying your goal with a one word phrase or scripture Download the one day goal planning workbook mentioned in this episode: Go-Getter Woman's Guide to 1 Day Goal Planning *** Show Notes: Visit LavistaJones.com to download:: Self-ish: A #RescueRitual Guide. Episode 66: Conducting Your Own Year In Review Take the Kolbe Assessment: https://www.kolbe.com/kolbe-a-index/. Let's interpret your results at the Virtual Life Vision Retreat: strongher.me/virtualretreat. *** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Lear more at StrongHer.me/StrongJournal Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or Stitcher with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Last week and this week we’re talking about your year in review and mentally preparing for a new year with a one word theme.  Our guest-mentor for today's episode is Isha Cogborn. Isha is the Founder & CEO of Epiphany Institute–a personal development firm that helps people connect their purpose and passion to their profession. She specializes in helping coaches,consultants, authors and other experts build their platforms and personal brands so they can make a bigger impact on the world. She’s the author of personal branding primer, 5 Rules to Win Being You, and On Purpose: Practical Strategies to Live Your Best Life, as well as a frequent keynote speaker and trainer. Tried by fire, Isha operates with resilience birthed from being a teenage mother on welfare, corporate layoffs and a bout with homelessness after a failed business venture. Determined to find purpose in her struggles, Isha founded Startup Life Support in 2017 to help entrepreneurs overcome the fear, frustration and isolation of starting a business. You can connect with Isha on your favorite social media networks and subscribe to her podcasts, Clear Talk and On Purpose with Isha Cogborn, wherever you listen. Start reflecting on your year by conducting your own year in review: List your 3 most memorable WINS of 2019. What did you try that you didn’t complete, but you plan to keep working towards in 2020? What are 1-2 lessons learned in 2019 that will change how you approach 2020? If you haven’t already head over to the blog and grab the free Year in Review download at today’s episode: strongher.me/episode66. WRAP UP This is the last podcast episode of 2019. This is our 66th episode, so if you’re new to the podcast, there’s plenty of great episodes you’ve missed. Even if you’re not new, more than likely you’ve missed a few. If you follow me on instagram @KendraTillman or if you’re on my email list, I’ll be sharing the most popular episodes for you to go back and listen to.  The first episode of the new year will be  be back on New Year’s Day. I’ll be sharing my guide to 1 Day Goal Planning while talking with my friend, La’Vista Jones. La’Vista was the guest for last year’s 1 Day Goal Planning (episode 38).  Episode Suggestions & Resources: Download your one page sheet for conducting your own year in review: Year in Review One Sheet Isha Cogborn - PlatformforPurpose.com Take the Kolbe Assessment: https://www.kolbe.com/kolbe-a-index/. Let's interpret your results at the Virtual Life Vision Retreat: strongher.me/virtualretreat  Book: The 12 Week Year by Brian P. Moran & Michael Lennington *********************** Episode 65 *ENCORE* Finishing Strong When You're Tired Episode 38 Go-Getter's Guide to 1 Day Goal Planning (2018) Episode 36 Your Year in Review (2018) *********************** Purchase Bundles of the STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: StrongHer.me/StrongJournal The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *********************** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on iTunes with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

This week is an encore from last year - the secret to finishing strong when you’re tired.This episode was so well received and so relevant I thought I would share it again. It’s a short, practical episode. Stick around until the end, because there’s a homework assignment to prepare you for next week’s year in review episode.  The secret to finishing strong is not necessarily pushing harder, but embracing the rest your soul needs. In this episode we discuss: Everything that grows and produces needs times to rest and recover. God has designed us to cycle between effort/work and recovery/rest. When we allow time for rest and recovery, it allows things to grow stronger. How do we allow time for rest when there's still work to be done? How do we slow down the pace of our lives to enjoy the holiday season? I’ve got some homework for you. Next week’s episode will be our final episode for 2019. We’re talking about our year in review and mentally preparing for a new year with a one word theme.  Your homework is to grab the free Year in Review download at strongher.me/episode65 and start reflecting on your year by conducting your own year in review: List your 3 most memorable WINS of 2019. What did you try that you didn’t complete, but you plan to keep working towards in 2020? What are 1-2 lessons learned in 2019 that will change how you approach 2020? Thank you for listening if this podcast has helped you mentally break free in some way in 2019, would you leave us a review on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to this podcast.  *** Show Notes: Download your one page sheet for conducting your own year in review: Year in Review One Sheet Take the 5 Day Challenge: Join the Focus.me Project The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *********************** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on iTunes with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me/blog or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

How does God heal you emotionally, when committing suicide, because you feel trapped in an abusive marriage, feels like a more honorable solution than getting a divorce? My guest for today’s interview is Mel Shipman of NextLevel Life. Mel is a life purpose coach, an author and speaker. In this episode Mel shares how God redeemed her from an emotionally abusive marriage, how she grievied the loss of the life she had imagined and how she's learning to trust that God is using her past to redeem her future. National Domestic Violence Hotline Christian Counselors: Kelli Center of Centered Living Counseling & Coaching Services Biblical Counseling of Arizona Quote: "My marriage was not the recipient of my healing. Walking out the door was the catalyst for my healing." Show Notes: www.lifewithcoachmel.com Instagram: @coachmelshipman FB: @nextlevellifellc Adventures of Hot Mama Fearless StoryTellers Movement "When the Soul Cries" Book *********************** 5 Day Challenge: Join the Focus.me Project The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *********************** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on iTunes with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me/blog or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

My guest for this episode is Pastor Gloria Brintnall. Gloria has served as an itinerant minister for several years, taking her passionate preaching and teaching of the Word of God throughout America. She's assisted in the planting and establishment of four satellite churches. She is the author of 3 books. Stuff Happens, HOPE Anyway is her most recent book and the one we'll be discussing in this interview. I want to set the back story of why this interview was important to me. Imagine there is a couple in your church. The couple leads worship at your church. You know there kids because you serve them in the youth dept. They move away because of a call to ministry. They travel the world ministering through song. Years later, they settle into lead a church. Their kids are either young adults at this point or approaching it. They are not a constant in your life, but they are a family that you once knew. Then, one day you learn that the husband has been arrested and sentenced to prison time. This family’s world is flipped upside down. Because you are not close friends, you witness how the mom and her children move forward in their lives from a distance through Facebook. After a decade has passed the wife writes a book sharing how God kept her and her children and restored her through the storm. Now that you have that insight, one more thing before I share the interview. I’m called to help women heal from the pain of a devastating defining moment and get on with living the good life God has planned for them. What struck me most about Pastor Gloria’s story is how her message of hope shines through in the midst of a devastating, defining moment in her life. It has not marked her with bitterness or even fear about the future. I find that remarkable and I believe you will too. *********************** Show Notes: Stuff Happens: HOPE Anyway GloriaBrintnall.com Instagram: @GloriaBrintnall Reach out to a local Christian therapist for help with porn addiction. Love Must Be Tough by James Dobson Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud Every Man's Battle by Stephen Arterburn & Fred Stoeker Tasha Cobby & Jimi Cravity  "You Know My Name with lyrics" Tauren Wells "Echo" *********************** 5 Day Challenge: Join the Focus.me Project The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *********************** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on iTunes with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me/blog or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

I already had an episode planned where I talked to my cousin, an OBGYN about women’s health. I don’t normally talk about pop culture on my podcast but this week I’m making an exception. Why? Because of 2 news stories this month:  Rapper TI takes his daughter to the gynecologist once a year to make sure she’s still a virgin and now  Because of Kanye’s conversion, people are interjecting their beliefs about how his wife should start dressing.  I tend to keep my opinions about controversial things limited to what I share with people who personally know me because for the most part, opinions are opinions and everyone has one. In this case, I think both situations are about control. Control in any relationship, regardless of the circumstance can lead us to dangerous places. Respect isn’t found in control. Control comes from a place of fear.  In the second half of the show I share a conversation that I had with my cousin, Founder and President of the National Birth Equity Collaborative, Dr. Joia Creer Perry. She's a thought leader around racism as a root cause of health inequities, Speaker, Trainer, Advocate, Policy Expert, and fighter for justice. She's the recipient of the Congressional Black Caucus Healthcare Hero’s award and the Maternal Health Task Force at Harvard University Global Visionary Award for Commitment to Advancing Women’s Health. She is married to Dr. Andre Perry and has three children: Jade, Carlos, and Robeson Her love is her family; health equity is her passion; maternal and child health are her callings. She is a wealth information around the history of maternal health in the US and advocacy of black infant and maternal health. We discuss how racism has permeated the quality of care black women receive in this country and the importance of all women, but especially black women, being our own mental and physical health advocates. *********************** Show Notes: National Birth Equity Collaborative Join the Focus.me Project "I come from people who didn't we were broken and needing to be fixed." - Dr. Joia Creer Perry "America was birthed by black women midwives until the 1920s or so." - Dr. Joia Creer Perry "Your doctor doesn't know your body better than you. I believe we all come with some innate beliefs about ourselves." - Dr. Joia Creer Perry *********************** The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it's finally here! Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman." *********************** Subscribe to the #WorkYourPlan Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready. If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on iTunes with a short review. Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram. Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me/blog or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.