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2 episodes with ashlee gadd
2 episodes with ashlee gadd
Welcome to Rhythm, Routine, and Reverence! In this episode, I sit down with Ashlee Gadd, a writer, photographer, mother, and founder of Coffee + Crumbs. Ashlee's latest book, Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood, is an inspiring invitation for moms to embrace their creative callings, no matter how busy life feels.Together, we dive into the tension between creativity and motherhood, the guilt that often accompanies carving out time for personal passions, and how to overcome perfectionism in creative work. Ashlee shares practical advice, her own creative rituals, and how faith plays a role in her creative journey. If you've ever struggled to find time for creative expression amidst the beautiful chaos of parenting, this conversation is for you.Resources & Links* Ashlee's Book: Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood* Follow Ashlee on Instagram: @ashleegadd* Coffee + Crumbs Website: www.coffeeandcrumbs.net* Ashlee's Substack: ashleegadd.substack.comJoin the GOLDENTIME CollectiveIf you're looking for a space to nurture your own creative practice and bring more intention into your daily rhythms, I invite you to join the GOLDENTIME Collective. This is a 6-week coaching course designed for mothers who want to reconnect with themselves, cultivate meaningful habits, and live in alignment with their values. As a podcast listener, enjoy 15% off with the code PODCAST15. Join now and you get to bring a friend for free!! Right now if you screenshot the podcast episode and tag me in your IG stories you can go into the draw to win a free GOLDENTIME journal this month. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit meaganrosewilson.substack.com/subscribe
Do you ever feel guilty for wanting time to nurture your creativity and passions as a mother? What if embracing your desire for beauty and creating can enrich your home and spirits of yourself and your children? Ashlee Gadd—author, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbs—joins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss embracing play, modeling a love for art in your children, and more! Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ashlee and hear more of her thoughts at ashleegadd.com and on social media on Insta. Grab her book, "Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood," in our shop! Explore Coffee + Crumbs, a platform and podcast that brings mothers together through storytelling. And check out the community the Coffee + Crumbs team created to inspire and equip mothers to create in the margins: Exhale. The book Ashlee mentioned, The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron can be found here. "Gospel in a Pumpkin" Get your free download with activities, pumpkin-face stencil sheets, and a guided script to help your kids learn about what matters most while you carve your jack-o-lanterns.
Do you ever feel guilty for wanting time to nurture your creativity and passions as a mother? What if embracing your desire for beauty and creating can enrich your home and spirits of yourself and your children? Ashlee Gaddauthor, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbsjoins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss embracing play, modeling a love for art in your children, and more! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29
Do you ever feel guilty for wanting time to nurture your creativity and passions as a mother? What if embracing your desire for beauty and creating can enrich your home and spirits of yourself and your children? Ashlee Gaddauthor, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbsjoins Dave and Ann Wilson to discuss embracing play, modeling a love for art in your children, and more! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29
Many moms feel like there's just no time for their creative passions. Ashlee Gadd—author, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbs—joins Dave and Ann Wilson to share how God led her to create in the margins of motherhood and offers hope for moms to thrive in seasons of change. Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ashlee and hear more of her thoughts at ashleegadd.com and on social media on Insta. Grab her book, "Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood," in our shop! Explore Coffee + Crumbs, a platform and podcast that brings mothers together through storytelling. And check out the community the Coffee + Crumbs team created to inspire and equip mothers to create in the margins: Exhale. The book Ashlee mentioned, The Artist's Way, by Julia Cameron can be found here. "Gospel in a Pumpkin" Get your free download with activities, pumpkin-face stencil sheets, and a guided script to help your kids learn about what matters most while you carve your jack-o-lanterns.
Many moms feel like there's just no time for their creative passions. Ashlee Gaddauthor, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbsjoins Dave and Ann Wilson to share how God led her to create in the margins of motherhood and offers hope for moms to thrive in seasons of change. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29
Many moms feel like there's just no time for their creative passions. Ashlee Gaddauthor, photographer and founder of Coffee and Crumbsjoins Dave and Ann Wilson to share how God led her to create in the margins of motherhood and offers hope for moms to thrive in seasons of change. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/84/29
Today I have Ashlee Gadd as my guest as we are talking about a "thing that matters" - creativity, or really, doing whatever it is that makes you feel more like you. We encourage our kids to be creative, yet as adults we often fully lose this part of ourselves to a busy life. We count creativity as something that we no longer have time for, that is inessential. Today's conversation challenges that and encourages you to keep creating, right in the margins of a busy life and motherhood. Ashlee s a wife, mother of three, believer, and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs. When she's not working or vacuuming Cheerios out of the carpet, she loves making friends on the Internet, eating cereal for dinner, and rearranging bookshelves. Her book, Create Anyway: the Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood, is now available wherever books are sold. Links: Minimal-ish Collective (book club) Ashlee's Book Ashlee's Podcast Coffee + Crumbs Ashlee on Instagram Desirae on Instagram Podcast website Sponsor: Hungryroot: Get 40% off your delivery and free veggies for life at Hungryroot.com/MINIMALISH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One of the values of restoration is creativity. Architecture is creativity, making a budget go farther than you thought is creativity, cooking a beautiful meal, scheduling your day so you have time for what is important to you, and so much more require creative actions. At the root of creative is "create", which means "to make or bring into existence something new". Creativity is producing something which is not obviously or already there. While creativity can range from perfecting organisation in a small space to a Degas painting, one thing all creative actions have in common is the need for white space, quiet space, empty space to provide the downtime needed for creativity. This week Jennifer Pepito is joined by Ashlee Gadd the creator of Coffee and Crumbs and author at the Coffee and Crumbs Substack. They talk about how to create downtime for creativity, learning to better understand your personal relationship with social media, and the spiritiual importance of creativity. Episode sponsored by the Peaceful Press! Looking for ways to celebrate and enjoy the beauty of the holidays? Check out our Christmas Vol. 1 and 2, and the Unearthing Wonder Advent Guide. Also, we have a brand new Peaceful Press Holiday Book Flood: 25 Day Picture Book Advent Guide to enjoy! Check out our free Ten Day Connection Challenge In this episode– Ashlee Gadd on carving out space for creativity Taking an intentional social media fast to observe your reactions without it; how do you spend your time, how do you feel, what changes for better or worse during that period No matter what set of priorities you choose for you children, the importance of allowing them "bored time" Five minutes can be enough to creatively solve a problem, organise, work on a painting, type a few words, it's about consistency not quantity. Check out Ashlee's new book Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood You can learn more about Jennifer here- Jennifer's Instagram You can learn more about Ashlee here- Ashlee's Instagram Some Amazon Affiliate Links.
Do you ever feel a twinge of guilt when you prioritize your creative side, thinking it might take away from your responsibilities as a mom or professional? Today, we dive deep into the joy of pursuing creativity, even in the busiest seasons of life. Join us as we chat with Ashlee Gadd, the founder of Coffee and Crumbs, and author of "Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood." I'm your host, Mentor Mama, and I'm thrilled to explore the transformative power of creativity with Ashlee.Have you ever felt intimidated by the term "creativity," associating it only with professional artists or crafty moms? Ashlee breaks down this barrier, emphasizing that creativity is a broad concept. It's not just about crafting or art; it's about making something, creating meals, memories, rhythms—activities integral to every mother's daily life. Listen as we discuss:
Ashlee Gadd is probably best known for creating Coffee + Crumbs, a life-infusing, creative corner of the internet where moms write and make and share and grow. Ashlee has done this work herself and wrote this beautiful book (her own photography included) called Create Anyway: Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. We talk about how to continue to create during full (or outright hysterical) seasons, permission slips for moms, and how to get a little less precious about perfect conditions for creativity. We are all wired to make things, so whether your idea of creativity is to write a sonnet or to make spreadsheet into a color-coded extravaganza, this conversation is for you. Ashlee Gadd is the founder of Coffee + Crumbs--a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. As a writer and photographer, Ashlee has spent her entire motherhood creating in the margins. When she's not writing or vacuuming Cheerios out of the carpet, she loves making friends on the internet, eating cereal for dinner, and rearranging bookshelves. She and her husband have three kids and live in Northern California. Learn more at ashleegadd.com, coffeeandcrumbs.net, and Instagram @coffeeandcrumbs. Visit KimberlyStuart.com/podcast for more from this episode.
Creatives, mamas, and everyone that is trying to squeeze creativity into everyday chaos…this episode is for you! Haley Klockenga is chatting with Ashlee Gadd, author of Create Anyways. Her joy and energy are just what we all need! Creating in the marginsMission over MetricsEncouragement for worn out mamas … And so much more! Shop our website: https://glamourfarms.com Connect with The Podcast on IG: http://instagram.com/glamourfarms.thepodcast/ Connect with Glamour Farms on IG: http://instagram.com/glamourfarmsboutique/ Connect with Haley on IG: http://instagram.com/haleyklockenga/ Connect with Ashley on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleegadd/ See Ashley's website: https://www.ashleegadd.com/
We are so excited to share this special bonus episode with you today! Have you ever thought that creativity was limited to scrapbooking, or that you just aren't a "creative person"? Ashlee Gadd, author of Create Anyway, is joining Natalie Abbott to talk about why being created in the image of God informs how we should view creativity, why creativity doesn't need to be a selfish pursuit, and how motherhood and creativity collide. May you be inspired to use the creativity God has given you to serve others for his glory!This month's memory verse: “Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” — Colossians 3:12Today's Dwell guest: Ashlee Gadd is author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. As a writer and photographer, Ashlee has spent her entire motherhood creating in the margins. When she's not writing or vacuuming Cheerios out of the carpet, she loves making friends on the internet, eating cereal for dinner, and rearranging bookshelves. She and her husband have three kids and live in Northern California.Memorize Scripture with us: Find out more about Dwell's monthly kit with temporary tattoos, a display card, a key tag, and more to help you know and dwell on God's Word.Get our weekly devotional email: Dive deeper into this month's verse.Did you love today's episode?: We'd love to hear about it! Would you leave a rating or review in your podcast player to help others find the show?Links from today's show:Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood by Ashlee GaddAshley Gadd's websiteDwell Differently Scripture Memory Journal // Use code PODCAST15 to take 15% off your journal today!Become a Dwell Differently member today! Support the show
Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast! This week I sat down with Ashlee Gadd. Ashlee Gadd is the author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and she is the founder of Coffee + Crumbs - a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. Ashlee has spent her entire motherhood creating in the margins, that means using whatever free time she has to become creative and connect with God through that creativity. Do you love to write? Draw? Paint? Garden? Each of these are creative expressions and are a result of the beautiful and unique way God has designed you and me. Creativity is great for our brains but also our spirits and can give us new energy and bring us closer to the God who gave us that creativity in the first place. But when we become moms, finding time and margin for those creative outlets can be difficult. Depending on our season of life those margins may be smaller than others, but as my guest on this week's episode, Ashlee Gadd says, start somewhere even if its small. In this episode we discussed: How to steward the creative gifts God has given us Paying attention to the gifts others see in you And how creating every day can actually make you a better mom Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation! You can connect with Ashlee through Pinterest, Instagram, and her website. You can also order her new book! FAVORITE TAKE-AWAYS: *Creating every day can make you a better mother. *We should be stewarding the creative gifts God has given us; it is an act of worship, honoring and glorifying Him! *Experiment and find your niche! Maybe try painting, and if you realize it isn't for you, try something else! *Other people can see things in you that you might not see, like your talents--listen to those voices who see your gifts! REMEMBER: *Kids pick up more what's caught than taught. If we don't want our kids to become phone zombies, then we also can't be phone zombies! *Assess what creativity does to your mind, spirit, and the physical energy it can provide. *Assess what is possible in your current season of life. Have reasonable expectations and find your margins. For Ashlee, it means getting up at 5am in the morning so she can spend a couple hours writing. And remember, we are never stuck in one season forever, it will change. *Start somewhere even if its small. Connect with Somer! Stay connected to Somer and the Love Where You Are podcast through her Facebook & Instagram! Love Where You Are is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast! This week I sat down with Ashlee Gadd. Ashlee Gadd is the author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and she is the founder of Coffee + Crumbs - a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. Ashlee has spent her entire motherhood creating in the margins, that means using whatever free time she has to become creative and connect with God through that creativity. Do you love to write? Draw? Paint? Garden? Each of these are creative expressions and are a result of the beautiful and unique way God has designed you and me. Creativity is great for our brains but also our spirits and can give us new energy and bring us closer to the God who gave us that creativity in the first place. But when we become moms, finding time and margin for those creative outlets can be difficult. Depending on our season of life those margins may be smaller than others, but as my guest on this week's episode, Ashlee Gadd says, start somewhere even if its small. In this episode we discussed: How to steward the creative gifts God has given us Paying attention to the gifts others see in you And how creating every day can actually make you a better mom Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation! You can connect with Ashlee through Pinterest, Instagram, and her website. You can also order her new book! FAVORITE TAKE-AWAYS: *Creating every day can make you a better mother. *We should be stewarding the creative gifts God has given us; it is an act of worship, honoring and glorifying Him! *Experiment and find your niche! Maybe try painting, and if you realize it isn't for you, try something else! *Other people can see things in you that you might not see, like your talents--listen to those voices who see your gifts! REMEMBER: *Kids pick up more what's caught than taught. If we don't want our kids to become phone zombies, then we also can't be phone zombies! *Assess what creativity does to your mind, spirit, and the physical energy it can provide. *Assess what is possible in your current season of life. Have reasonable expectations and find your margins. For Ashlee, it means getting up at 5am in the morning so she can spend a couple hours writing. And remember, we are never stuck in one season forever, it will change. *Start somewhere even if its small. Connect with Somer! Stay connected to Somer and the Love Where You Are podcast through her Facebook & Instagram! Love Where You Are is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Welcome talented author and photographer, Ashlee Gadd! In this episode, Ashlee reminds us that our journey through motherhood has the power to ignite and nourish our creativity. Ashlee reveals how embracing the blessings and inspirations of motherhood can fuel our creative endeavors, enriching both our lives and those around us. With an emphasis on the importance of play, Ashlee reminds us that our children innately understand the value of embracing creativity without seeking permission. Through their example, she encourages us to reconnect with our own sense of playfulness, unleashing the inner child that often gets buried beneath the responsibilities of adulthood. Another significant aspect explored in this episode is the power of invitation. Ashlee reveals that all friendships begin with a simple invitation, and the same principle applies to creativity. She emphasizes that it's always easier to invite someone or ourselves into a creative pursuit rather than passively waiting to be invited. By actively seeking opportunities to engage in creative endeavors, we empower ourselves to explore new territories and build meaningful connections. Tune in to this remarkable episode as Ashlee Gadd opens our hearts and minds to the transformative power of embracing both motherhood and creativity. Prepare to be moved as she challenges conventional beliefs, offering a refreshing perspective that will inspire you to "Create Anyway" and embark on a lifelong journey of self-expression and joy. Remember, there's always time to play, and your creativity deserves the spotlight it craves. Check out Ashlee's book here >> https://amzn.to/46wedvh Learn more about Ashlee here >> Ashleegadd.com and here >>ashleegaddphoto.com/ and here >> @ashleegadd on Instagram This episode is sponsored by Active Skin Repair. Get 20% off your order at Active Skin Repair with code "1000hours." Visit Visit BLDGactive.com to save 20% off the natural and non-toxic Active Skin Repair that is multi functional, and works on hundreds of different conditions, like cuts, scrapes, acne, (diaper) rashes, chafing, (sun) burns, bug bites, eczema, psoriasis, athletes foot, blisters, and more.
Buckle up because we're going there - mom guilt, pursuing your passions, and how to not lose yourself in the process with Ashlee Gad, author of "Create Anyway." If you're like me, and looking for some clarity and freedom in the sometimes fogginess of motherhood, this is for you. Grab your copy of "Create Anyway" and connect with Ashlee: https://www.ashleegadd.com/book -- This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by Faithful Counseling. Give online therapy a try at faithfulcounseling.com/TRUTHTALKS and get on your way to being your best self. Join the SYS Summer Book Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/127103747026986/ -- Have you gotten your copy of Tara's new book, "Surrender Your Story" yet? Click here to grab your copy: https://www.amazon.com/Surrender-Your-Story-Discover-Trusting/dp/1400239206/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5SKZQQA1TN4P&keywords=surrender+your+story&qid=1682355364&sprefix=surrender+your+sto%2Caps%2C189&sr=8-1 Subscribe to Tara's YouTube channel for video podcasts: https://www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun Connect with Tara on: Instagram: www.instagram.com/misstarasun Her website: www.tarasunministries.com Her Bible resource page: www.tarasunministries.com/recommended YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/TaraSun The free, email family: www.view.flodesk.com/pages/5f5293472c60490027bc8d16 Shop Tara's stickers: www.the-tara-sun-shop.myshopify.com/ Sponsor a child through Compassion: www.compassion.com/tarasun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A lot of women trade in their personal passions and hobbies when motherhood takes over. Motherhood is so important and there is no doubt -- some seasons require just about all of us (right!?) Yet, what if we can be great moms, and nurture our creative side too? Ashlee Gadd is on the podcast today to give listeners permission to pursue their creative gifts alongside motherhood! And I think you're going to be inspired! Ashlee is the Founder of the very popular website: Coffee + Crumbs, and she is an incredibly gifted writer. (One of my favorites!) Her new book, Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood is so good! In this interview you can hear some of Ashlee's personal journey -- finding the balance between motherhood and creativity, as well as some ideas for how we all might explore the gifts God has given us, even in the busiest of seasons! Find links and more over in show notes: www.monicaswanson.com/Ashlee-Gadd Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
In this episode Dr. Zoe and Ashlee Gadd speak to women who have creative passions, but feel guilt or shame when they follow them. Listen in for tips, encouragement and advice for creating in the margins. Watch this episode in video format: HERE About Ashlee Gadd: Ashlee Gadd is author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. As a writer and photographer, Ashlee has spent her entire motherhood creating in the margins. When she's not writing or vacuuming Cheerios out of the carpet, she loves making friends on the internet, eating cereal for dinner, and rearranging bookshelves. She and her husband have three kids and live in Northern California. Connect with Ashley: https://www.ashleegadd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ashleegadd/ https://www.pinterest.com/ashlee_gadd/ https://ashleegadd.substack.com/ Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood book Connect with me: Dr. Zoe Shaw on Instagram Dr. Zoe Shaw on Facebook Dr. Zoe Shaw Website
In this episode, I chat with Ashlee Gadd, Founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. We discuss her newest book, Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. In her book and our conversation, Ashlee gives us permission to pursue our creative gifts alongside motherhood and shares her thoughts on the question every parent has - how do you balance it all?To follow and learn more about AshleeWebsite: www.ashleegadd.comInstagram: @ashleegaddPinterest: ashlee_gaddSubstack: ashleegadd Buy her book on Amazon: Create Anyway
I have taken a whole week break since graduation, and this week I am back at it! Capstone time begins now. My capstone project will consist of a deep-dive into the research around the benefits of creativity in order to write a robust literature review. Beyond the academic paper, I am creating a book proposal for my next non-fiction book about everyday creativity. Here are the 10 books about creativity I mentioned in the episode: "Creativity: Flow and the Psychology of Discovery and Invention" by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi - Explores the concept of flow and how it relates to creativity, offering insights into the creative process. "Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" by Elizabeth Gilbert - Encourages readers to embrace their creativity, overcome fear, and lead a more inspired and fulfilling life. "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron - A renowned guidebook for nurturing creativity and unblocking artistic potential through a twelve-week program of self-discovery and creative exercises. "Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World" by Adam Grant - Explores the characteristics and behaviors of original thinkers and provides insights on how to champion new ideas and drive meaningful change. "Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative" by Austin Kleon - Offers unconventional advice and inspiration for embracing creativity, encouraging readers to borrow from other artists and find their unique creative voice. "Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All" by Tom Kelley and David Kelley - Written by the founders of IDEO, this book explores how to unlock and nurture creativity in individuals and organizations. "The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles" by Steven Pressfield - Examines the challenges and resistance faced by creative individuals and provides strategies for overcoming obstacles and unlocking creative potential. "Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking" by David Bayles and Ted Orland - Explores the psychological and emotional aspects of the creative process and addresses common fears and obstacles faced by artists. "Imagine: How Creativity Works" by Jonah Lehrer - Investigates the science and psychology behind creativity, offering insights into the creative process and strategies for cultivating creative thinking. "The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life" by Twyla Tharp - Provides practical advice and exercises for developing creative habits, enhancing productivity, and fostering long-term creativity. Bonus. "Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood" by Ashlee Gadd is part pep talk, part permission slip. This book honors both the mothering journey and our God-given desires to create. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
“God did not create us to be mere spectators, watching on the sidelines inhaling popcorn while He does all the work. Rather, He invites us to be active participants, co-laborers in making the invisible Kingdom visible. The act of creating is part of our calling as image bearers,” writes Gadd. “There is no better permission slip than this: to know and believe with your whole heart that the God who made you, the same God who designed blueprints for the galaxies and poured the foundation of the earth, designed you in His likeness, on purpose, for a purpose.” Have you ever felt a calling, but felt tethered by your role on the homefront? Well, mom to mom, I am so excited to connect with our next guest Ashlee Gadd. As a mom of three she has created a warm and inviting community of other mamas who want to do great things while also being called to shepherd their kids well. As we know, we all have a following, ESPECIALLY on the homefront, so I am uniquely excited to connect with Ashlee today to talk about all things Leadership in this very practical place of the homefront. Ashlee is a writer, photographer, and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where storytelling and motherhood intersect. When she's not writing or vacuuming Cheerios off the carpet, she loves making friends on the internet, eating cereal for dinner, and rearranging bookshelves. She is the author of, Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. To connect with Ashlee Gadd, visit the following: ONLINE - https://www.ashleegadd.com/ https://www.coffeeandcrumbs.net/ SOCIAL - Pinterest- @ashlee_gadd Instagram - @ashleegadd BOOK - Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood https://www.ashleegadd.com/book PODCAST - Coffee + Crumbs https://www.coffeeandcrumbs.net/podcast ======================== We LOVE that you have decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson! Don't forget to FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and help spread the word by leaving us some stars on a review. Thanks for partnering with us to help more leaders, just like you, who want to live and lead with integrity at home, work and in the community. Go to livingwholehearted.com and sign up to receive our free leadership tips and updates delivered to you in our monthly newsletter. And, if you are a girl mom, check out mycourageousgirls.com. Until next time, be the leader you would follow! Grateful for you, Jeff & Terra To connect with Jeff & Terra Mattson and Living Wholehearted, go to: INSTAGRAM @TerraMattson @Living_Wholehearted @MyCourageousGirls FACEBOOK @WeAreLivingWholehearted @MyCourageousGirls WEBSITES LivingWholehearted.com TerraMattson.com MyCourageousGirls.com RESOURCES Shrinking the Integrity Gap https://davidccook.org/shrinking-integrity-gap-book/ https://a.co/d/dRiP4Ii Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course https://www.livingwholeheartedstore.com/e-courses Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace https://mycourageousgirls.com/shop/p/book-courageous-being-daughters-rooted-in-grace Dear Mattsons https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters http://cpguides.org
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“I cannot show up to be the mom I want to be for Bennett if I don't show up for myself,” says co-host Liz. But when you have so many things pulling at your attention—your kids, your work, your partner, your family and friends—how *do* you find time to show up for yourself? Ashlee Gadd, found of Coffee + Crumbs, knows this struggle all too well. Ashlee talks with new mama Liz about how she learned to let go of the guilt of not doing it all perfectly, and why pursuing what fills you up benefits everyone around you (especially your kids!). For anyone who pours their time into their children, their work, or any other important areas of their life, you'll find Ashlee's message so relatable—and see freeing. Thanks to our episode sponsors! GREEN CHEF | get 60% off (plus free shipping!) with code simplified60 at https://greenchef.com/simplified60 MAEV | Get $40 off your first order at https://www.meetmaev.com/SIMPLIFIED HATCH | Get up to 15% off (and free shipping!) at https://www.hatch.co/simplified * * * GET Audio Episodes Ad Free + Early Access to New Episodeshttps://apple.co/3ICMUmk READ the Show Noteshttps://emilyley.com/podcast SHOP Simplified Planners & Products! https://emilyley.com SUBSCRIBE to Emily's Substack!https://emilyley.substack.com/ GET Emily's Latest Book!https://emilyleybooks.com/sure-as-the-sunrise * * * SUBSCRIBE to The Simplified Podcast! Apple Podcasts | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Apple Spotify | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Spotify Stitcher | http://bit.ly/Simplified-Stitcher YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube * * * Let's Be FRIENDS! Simplified: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/simplified/ Facebook |https://www.facebook.com/simplified Twitter | https://www.twitter.com/emilyley/ Pinterest | https://www.pinterest.com/emilyley/ YouTube | http://bit.ly/Simplified-YouTube Emily Ley: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/EmilyLey/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/emilyley Our Co-Hosts! Jessa Bray | https://www.instagram.com/jessabrayy/ Laura Kashner | https://www.instagram.com/laurakashner/ Liz Holtzman | https://www.instagram.com/lizmholtzman/ *** A Four Eyes Media Production
As someone who has been writing and creating on the internet for over a decade, I know first hand all the challenges that one can face in their pursuit of creative work. The desire to create is there, but the obstacles are real, especially if you become a parent and feel like your time, resources and energy are limited. My guest, Ashlee Gadd, is the perfect person to speak to his as she has just released a book called Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood Ashlee and I ended up talking for two hours about art and perfectionism, how it takes a village to create good work, and the social media of it all. We also took a tangent and had a fascinating discussion about paid communities (including Patreon - where I host Secret Stuff), and metrics and some of the more in-the-weeds parts of content creation. That part of the conversation will be available to Secret Stuff members only. JOIN SECRET STUFF HERE I felt so inspired after talking with Ashlee. You don't have to be a writer or online creator to enjoy this conversation. All of us are wired for some sort of creative expression and life can always get in the way of that. You can buy Ashlee's book Create Anyway wherever you buy books. I hope this conversation inspires you to pursue your own creative outlet with abandon. Ashlee Gadd on Instagram: www.instagram.com/ashleegadd Coffee + Crumbs on Instragram: www.instagram.com/coffeeandcrumbs Ashlee Gadd on Substack: www.ashleegadd.substack.com Ashlee Gadd on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ashlee_gadd/ MENTIONED in this episode: Ep. 57: Masterminds: How to create and structure a business peer group (with guests Jamie Golden, Bri McKoy, and Kendra Adachi) The Social Dilemma documentary on Netflix Deep Work by Cal Newport Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport SUBSCRIBE to 10 Things To Tell You so you never miss an episode! CLICK HERE for episode show notes FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Instagram FOLLOW @10ThingsToTellYou on Facebook JOIN the 10 Things To Tell You Connection Group SIGN UP for episode emails, links, and show notes JOIN the Secret Stuff patreon BUY THE BOOK: Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First. by Laura Tremaine BUY THE BOOK: The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs by Laura Tremaine
Welcome to May is for Mamas, where I dedicate every episode in the month of May to the Mamas listening. We are kicking it off with a beautiful, encouraging conversation with Ashlee Gadd on why it's so important to keep creating in the margins of motherhood. Ashlee is the author of Create Anyway, which is a beautiful book. It just came out and I could not get my hands on it fast enough. Y'all. It's so good. Listen, Ashlee is a wife, a mom of three, a follower of Jesus, a writer, a photographer, and she founded Coffee and Crumbs, which is a beautiful online space that brings mothers together through storytelling. Ashlee is just the kind of person who has a beautiful heart, and I'm so grateful I got to spend time with her today. Also, side note, Coffee and Crumbs has a podcast and it's one of the very few podcasts I actually listen to regularly, and what a gift it was to just to get to know Ashlee, to get to know her heart. I know you're gonna love our conversation on creating in motherhood. Resources from this episode: The Work & Play Weekly Checklist (Free Download!) The Work & Play Mastermind — price goes up on May 5! Create Anyway, by Ashlee Gadd Coffee & Crumbs Podcast Ashlee's Website The Legacy Photo System (code: MAMAS for $50 off through the end of May)
Since one of the first podcasts many moons ago, y'all have told me about Coffee and Crumbs and that I needed to have Ashlee Gadd on the podcast. I'm so excited because we finally made it happen for you guys! Ashlee is a storyteller, photographer, and founder of Coffee and Crumbs – a platform encouraging women in their everyday lives, especially if they have kiddos. I love her website because you can feel God's presence and women's hearts all over it. Her first book, “Create Anyway,” was released in March of this year. I hope you love this conversation as much as I did and scoop up her book today! In this episode, we discuss: How motherhood affected Ashlee's life and how she got her start in blogging “gritty stories” How Ashlee encourages Christian women in their mind, body, and spirit while living in a broken world The turning points that helped Ashlee embrace her truth and reframe her mindset How to view your motherhood as adding value to your life and not stealing time away from your art Why our kids need to see us creating and investing in ourselves How moms can stay away from the pitfalls of perfectionism and rely on Christ Resources from this Episode: Ashlee's Website Ashlee's Instagram Create Anyway by Ashlee Gadd Coffee & Crumbs Podcast My Life Well Loved Enneagram Post Heather's Instagram Heather's Team Building Course Follow and Review: We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Don't forget to follow HWHB on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content! *** Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com.
I am so excited to have Ashlee Gadd on the Still Becoming Podcast, talking about her book Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. This conversation is centered around being creative while being a parent, however, I believe there is good wisdom about being creative that can also be applied in other contexts. It can be so hard to create in the margins of your life, and I hope this conversation, and Ashlee's real life example and encouragement will be an invitation to keep going in whatever creativity looks like for you. I appreciated how she names the privileges she has in her creativity, and I appreciated the inspiration she offers anyone wanting to create, and insight about how to move past the roadblocks that you may confront. I am with you in this process, and I found Ashlee's presence and outlook really relatable and encouraging. Ashlee Gadd is author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. As a writer and photographer, Ashlee has spent her entire motherhood creating in the margins. When she's not writing or vacuuming Cheerios out of the carpet, she loves making friends on the internet, eating cereal for dinner, and rearranging bookshelves. She and her husband have three kids and live in Northern California. Learn more at ashleegadd.com. https://www.ashleegadd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ashleegadd/ https://www.pinterest.com/ashlee_gadd/ https://ashleegadd.substack.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Create-Anyway-Pursuing-Creativity-Motherhood/dp/0764240048
Ashlee Gadd is the founder of Coffee + Crumbs, a website, podcast, and newsletter devoted to encouraging mothers through storytelling. Her new book is Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. In this episode, Ashlee and Jonathan Rogers talk about the ways that creativity and motherhood, instead of being opposing forces, can actually complement one another. They talk about the need for mothers to know that they have permission to do creative work. And they talk about the creativity of children.Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
“What does it mean to be creative…it's allowing yourself to be so inspired by the beauty of the world that you want to capture it in some kind of form and then having the discipline to actually carry it out.” -Ashlee Gadd on the Elevating Motherhood Podcast Mothers often feel guilt when they pursue something that takes time away from their children, especially when that something could be deemed less important than parenting. Writer Ashlee Gadd felt the same way when she was navigating being a first-time mother, exhausted yet yearning to be creative. Now a mother of three and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs, an online community bringing mothers together through storytelling, Gadd intentionally finds time to be creative. Ashlee Gadd is someone I've followed my entire motherhood journey…for almost a decade. I've listened to her podcast and read her blog. Ashlee has been showing up for years through her brand Coffee + Crumbs. She's been creating and mothering that entire time and all of those years of experience with creating and mothering are now brought together in her beautiful new book Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. Her book and this interview inspired me so much and I know they will inspire you. In a world that tells moms they are too busy to go to the bathroom by themselves let alone create anything, Ashlee is a voice of compassion and practicality that says “yes you can be a mom and create. Yes you can take matters into your own hands and make the time. Your ideas matter. Your creations have great purpose in this world. You're not alone in your desire to want to create and bring more beauty into your life and the lives of your family and community.” Ashlee's Bio: Ashlee Gadd is author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. As a writer and photographer, Ashlee has spent her entire motherhood creating in the margins. When she's not writing or vacuuming Cheerios out of the carpet, she loves making friends on the internet, eating cereal for dinner, and rearranging bookshelves. She and her husband have three kids and live in Northern California. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: WWW.ELEVATINGMOTHERHOOD.COM TODAY'S SPONSOR: WWW.HOMESCHOOLEXPLAINED.COM Today's episode is sponsored by Homeschool Explained, an online course I created to help parents find their confidence as they begin their homeschool journey. Homeschool Explained is also for families who are already homeschooling but feel they could use more resources and a confidence boost to keep going. My course is designed to save you time; it can be really overwhelming typing “how to homeschool” into an online search engine then spending hours sorting through the results. With Homeschool Explained, there will be no more maddening online searches for how to start homeschooling—this is me, a passionate veteran homeschool mom, holding your hand and walking you through homeschool 101 in just under 3 hours. The course is outlined to be logical and easy to understand. I take over 15 years of homeschool experience and condense it into a 3 hour instructional video and include a newly updated, downloadable PDF. I'm super stoked to announce that the PDF isn't the only new upgrade! I'm now including ongoing encouragement! So learning doesn't end when the tutorial video stops. At least once a month I'll upload encouragement for you. This month I have 2…an audio for parents who are teaching their young children to read and a video about joyful journaling—how to bring joy into writing and record keeping. FIND OUT MORE AT: WWW.HOMESCHOOLEXPLAINED.COM
How can we pursue creativity in the messy margins of motherhood? In this episode of Live Creatively, I'm chatting with Ashlee Gadd. Ashlee is the author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood and the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a beautiful online space where motherhood and storytelling intersect. As a writer and photographer, Ashlee has spent her entire motherhood creating in the margins. I absolutely loved this candid conversation with fellow creative mama, Ashlee. We talked about how to be intentional in the ways we pursue creativity in the (very limited) margins of motherhood – and even find joy in the midst of it all. Listen in as Ashlee and I chat about: The truth that creativity and motherhood can coexist How to carve out time to be creative in your everyday life The things Ashlee has had to sacrifice to make space for creativity How to adjust as your creative routines and rhythms change over the years Believing that creativity is worthy of taking up space in our lives Baby steps we can take to start creating room for creativity If you are struggling to pursue your God-given creative gifts alongside motherhood, this episode is for you! Connect with Ashlee: Website Instagram Pinterest Book Find the Show Notes here. Let's Live Creatively, friends! Learn more: www.building07.com Connect: hello@building07.com Community for Creatives: www.facebook.com/groups/creativeincommunity Coaching for Creatives: www.building07.com/coaching/ Want more? Subscribe to my “secret” podcast, 5-Minute Fridays. Exclusive convos for my closest creative friends: https://bit.ly/5minfri
SHOW NOTES In this episode MacKenzie and Ashlee Gadd discuss the importance of creativity to our identity and motherhood, along with how their lives have evolved in the online creator space over the last decade. LINKS MENTIONED Ashley Gadd's Website Ashley's Book- Create Anyway Coffee + Crumbs Color Guru Color Matching- 10% off with code LIVEWELL Registration for MacKenzie's Live Well Planned Spring Cohort Skillshare- 1 Month FREE with code: AFF30D23 or 30% off a Yearly Membership with code: annual30aff MacKenzie's YouTube Channel MacKenzie's Newsletter MacKenzie's Instagram LWA Facebook Group MacKenzie's Clean Skincare PDF JOIN US IN PATREON! We would love to welcome you into our Patreon Community! THIS WEEK'S SPONSORS Honeylove- 20% off with the code LIVEWELL at https://www.honeylove.com/LIVEWELL Jenni Kane- 15% off with promo code LIVEWELL at jennikane.com/livewell North American Herb & Spice- Get 20% off with code: LWA20 SHOP WITH US ON AMAZON Find our favorites here! *Affiliate links and sponsors are included in this post. Thank you for your support!
Ashlee Gadd is the founder of Coffee and Crumbs, a writer, photographer, wife, and mom of three. She is joining me on The Christian Parenting Podcast to talk about her book Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. Ashlee is passionate about pursuing our passions and creating even when it's hard to find the time to do so. During our time together we talk about why creativity is important and worth the effort, how she finds time to do creative work, how collaboration fosters creativity, and how God is the ultimate creator. Connect with Ashlee Website: https://www.ashleegadd.com/ https://www.coffeeandcrumbs.net/ Instagram: @ashleegadd @coffeeandcrumbs Links Mentioned https://www.ashleegadd.com/book Our Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com/Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Have you thought about starting a podcast, a YouTube channel, writing a book, or becoming a photographer, but it seemed out of reach in this stage of life? Often as women, we feel apologetic about choosing to take time to create things. What if instead of taking us from our families we looked at these opportunities to serve them even better and with more joy? Today Ashlee Gadd and I talk about what it looks like to Create Anyway as moms and busy women! We talk about common hurdles and how we have overcome them in our lives. We also talk about the spiritual sides of creativity! I've linked Ashlee Gadd's new book "Create Anyway" and also her Instagram HERE! You can find Elizabeth: Writing helpful hints on the blog Being a stay-at-home mom co-worker on Instagram Or get access to the "Penpal Resources" by signing up with email! *affiliate links are used when appropriate. Thank you for supporting Sunshine in my Nest
Today I had the opportunity to interview Ashlee Gadd, founder of Coffee + Crumbs and author of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. Ashlee is passionate about encouraging women to embrace creativity in their lives as a means to enhance their well-being and that of their families. We talked about overcoming the guilt of pursuing creative passions: Ashlee noted that many women feel guilty for taking time to pursue their creative passions, viewing it as selfish, but reminds us how creativity can be a vital source of self-care and can contribute positively to family life. We touch on how creativity brings solidarity between you and your children, the importance of doing things solely for the purpose of enjoyment and how creativity can improve your mental health, leading to a more fulfilling, God-honoring life. Follow along with us on IG @ashleegadd and @livingeasywithlindsey.
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Mothers often feel guilt when they pursue something that takes time away from their kids, especially when that something could be deemed less important than parenting. Today's guest, Ashlee Gadd, gives readers permission to pursue their creative gifts alongside motherhood. (And you are going to love her down-to-earth advice and encouragement.) In Ep. 71, we chat - - The benefits of being creative - even when you've got your hands full - Advice for someone who knows they need an outlet but isn't sure where to start - The many ways motherhood inspires our creative endeavors - Ashlee's advice to someone who is tired, frustrated, feels like quitting on their own creative journey Pre-order your copy of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood (Bethany House Publishers, March 28, 2023) anywhere books are sold and check out Ashlee's online community for women, Coffee + Crumbs. Connect with Ashlee Website // Insta // Coffee + Crumbs // New Book! Connect with Susannah: Instagram // Website --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/susannah-mcmonagle/message
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Mothers often feel guilt when they pursue something that takes time away from their kids, especially when that something could be deemed less important than parenting. Today's guest, Ashlee Gadd, gives readers permission to pursue their creative gifts alongside motherhood. (And you are going to love her down-to-earth advice and encouragement.) In Ep. 71, we chat - - The benefits of being creative - even when you've got your hands full - Advice for someone who knows they need an outlet but isn't sure where to start - The many ways motherhood inspires our creative endeavors - Ashlee's advice to someone who is tired, frustrated, feels like quitting on their own creative journey Pre-order your copy of Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood (Bethany House Publishers, March 28, 2023) anywhere books are sold and check out Ashlee's online community for women, Coffee + Crumbs. Connect with Ashlee Website // Insta // Coffee + Crumbs // New Book! Connect with Susannah: Instagram // Website --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/susannah-mcmonagle/message
Today I talk with author Ashlee Gadd who wrote the book Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood. You might think margins in parenting? What the heck is that? How do we even do that, with all the responsibilities of parenting. Ashlee is a creative and lost that part of her when she was in the throes of motherhood, she talks to us about how to find and pursue those passions before motherhood and why it impacts our family for good so much. Some things we talk about: Mom guilt Creating Margins How do we continue our passions when the busyness of kids come along? Why is having a community in your life important? What happens when we don't ask people to help? After this podcast you will feel a much-needed permission slip to pursue your God-given creative gifts alongside motherhood. Learn more about Ashlee here: Grab her book here: Read her blog here: Please leave us a review if this has been an encouragement to you! Grab our children's book about loving everyone here: Be Love. Do Good. is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Mothers often feel guilt when they pursue something that takes time away from their children, especially when that something could be deemed less important than parenting. Writer Ashlee Gadd felt the same way when she was navigating being a first-time mother, exhausted yet yearning to be creative. Now the mother of three, Gadd created Coffee + Crumbs, an online community for women wanting to express themselves through storytelling, and intentionally finds time to be creative. In her new book, Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood Gadd gives readers permission to pursue their creative gifts alongside motherhood. On today's episode she'll discuss: how being creative everyday makes you a healthier person and a better mother, why it is (more than) okay to create and mother at the same time, why it takes a village to raise our kids and also to make art and more…-------------------------------Links Discussed in This EpisodeOrder a Copy of Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with SimplicityBeneficial Resource: Book: Adorning the Dark by Andrew PetersonConnect with Ashlee:WebsiteInstagramSubstackBook: Create Anyway by Ashlee GaddShow Notes for EP259: Create AnywayEnjoy this Podcast?Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning into this podcast, then do not hesitate to write a review. You can also share this with your fellow mothers so that they can be inspired to think more and do with less. Order (or review) my recent book, Minimalist Moms: Living & Parenting With SimplicityQuestions? You can contact me through my website, find me on Instagram, or like The Minimalist Moms Page on Facebook.Thanks for listening! For more updates and episodes, visit the website. You may also tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Stitcher.Checkout the Minimalist Moms Podcast storefront for recommendations from Diane.If you enjoyed today's episode of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends!Episode Sponsors |The Minimalist Moms Podcast would not be possible without the support of weekly sponsors. Choosing brands that I believe in is important to me. I only want to recommend brands that I believe may help you in your daily life. As always, never feel pressured into buying anything. Remember: if you don't need it, it's not a good deal!Earth Breeze | Minimalist Mom listeners can subscribe and save 40%! Go to earthbreeze.com/minimalist to get started! Living Proof | That's LivingProof.com/minimalist and enter code: MINIMALIST to receive a free travel size dry shampoo with your purchase of forty-five dollars or more!ZocDoc | Visit zocdoc.com/minimalist to find doctors and specialists in your area for FREE!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/minimalist-moms-podcast2093/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Creativity can feel like something we'll get to someday. Like when the kids are grown or the kitchen is clean. If we let it, that someday can turn into delay and even never. Why are we talking about this as part of our series The Healthy Way? Because we believe actively practicing creativity helps us live out how God made us. Founder of Coffee + Crumbs, Ashlee Gadd, talks with moms all around the world about motherhood and creativity. Our conversation focuses in on how to get started when it's been a while, why creating together is a reflection of doing life together, and how to incorporate some practices into our actual lives that will get the creative sparks going. You don't have to consider yourself an artist to be creative. You simply need to be someone made in the image of God. You ARE creative, now let's get on with the work of recognizing when we are already practicing creativity, and intentionally adding some outlets into our everyday experiences that help to break up the monotony and see the world with new eyes. Listen to the episode here On iTunes or watch it here: https://youtu.be/fVgFB-FagSc Connect with Ashlee On her website, on Instagram, through Coffee + Crumbs. A few things mentioned on the show Ashely's new book Create Anyway Tricia Goyer The Power of Moments by Chip and Dan Heath Julia Cameron Rhythm 52 Writing Prompts by Katie Blackburn Sign up to receive Ashlee's 5 Little Sparks to Inspire You Out of a Creative Rut Thank you to our sponsor Grit and Virtue At Grit and Virtue we equip women on a mission to build unstoppable momentum, become spiritually confident, and to never feel alone on the journey. Shop the collection
This episode Kerri and I talk about celebrating the small things, shout out to a few small businesses, and MULE DAY. Ashlee Gadd @ashleegadd -author/podcast host of @coffeeandcrumbs Subscribe to her newsletter here: it's good stuff, I promise! https://www.ashleegadd.com/newsletter Follow @alliephunter for Amazon fashion 2 piece set Kerri spoke of: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NVG63H6/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_i_DSFXJT36ND7EMGGPPBGM Blue Gingham Blazer https://www.walmart.com/ip/Free-Assembly-Women-s-Slim-Double-Breasted-Blazer/568601019 Tennessee Coffee Company- @tenncoffeeco Ted's- @tedssportinggoods Elia Day Spa- @eliadayspa Small Town Candle Company- www.smalltowncandleco.com Barks & Belles- @barksandbelles Three Good Things App www.muleday.com Run Rose Run https://www.amazon.com/Run-Rose-Novel-James-Patterson/dp/075955434X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1648524661&sr=8-1
Our conversation with Ashlee Gadd of Coffee + Crumbs was so inspiring! Though this interview is focused most on the mothers in our community, we still encourage all of our listeners to listen and be encouraged! Coffee + Crumbs https://www.coffeeandcrumbs.net/ Apple & Spotify Links to Ashee's podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/coffee-crumbs-podcast/id1093725475 https://open.spotify.com/show/6CwJwxDVB5mq8AUPi9kjr3?si=B15qaxbtT56dIDSTUC_Peg&dl_branch=1 Amazon Link to Ashlee's Book, The Magic of Motherhood https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310084601/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_api_glt_fabc_G07A248R2AHEJB9QYKSN_nodl music thanks to bensound.com
FULL SHOW NOTES with links on BalancingCultures.com/episode-41/ ….. Episode 41: Balancing Social Media – Discernment, Boundaries, Authenticity, & Protecting our Mental Bandwidth ….. There are so many things in life that are good to a point: Ice cream, sunshine, socializing and the topic of today… Social Media There is no denying that social media helps entrepreneurs and writers gain exposure and make connections but we still need to balance between useful and too much. For this conversation, I invited Ashlee Gadd to join me. She went viral with her collective motherhood blog Coffee and Crumbs but she has also felt low lows of social media overload. Today, we start with the social media love story that pushed her into the spotlight. Then we explore how, over the years, she's used discernment, boundaries, and authenticity as a part of her balancing to protect her mental bandwidth. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/balancingcultures/message
How does your closet make you feel? Honestly, trying to get dressed in the morning these days is not my favorite thing. It can feel like a decision fatigue landmine. That’s why I was so excited to talk to our guest, Ashlee Gadd - wife, mom, writer, and the founder of “Coffee & Crumbs”. She’s sharing how to simplify getting dressed and create a capsule wardrobe (that makes sense for your real life). If you could use less stress and a little more joy in this part of your life, this episode is for you! Show notes and more at https://realfoodwholelife.com/fge/ Sign up for weekly emails from The Good List http://bit.ly/feelgoodlist
What does it look like to have a no Plan B kind of faith? Are we really relying solely on God to make His Plan A happen? And what do you do if your Plan A falls through? Listen in as founder of Coffee + Crumbs Ashlee Gadd and I chat about faith, fears and all the good going on behind the scenes whether our plans come to fruition or not.
Our series "Lighten Up about Parenting," wraps up today, which is perfect because, drumroll please, Calm the H*ck Down is officially out in the world! So we're running out of podcast but I have a whole book waiting for you, all about parenting. As you probably know by now, I invited 10 beta testers from all over the country to share their honest thoughts about my book, Calm the H*ck Down. They were given an early copy and volunteered to treat their kids like lab rats to see if this thing actually works. Will Calm the H*ck Down actually calm you the heck down? Because I think after the year we've all had, we need it. So today I'm chatting for a few minutes with Amy, special needs mom of three and middle school teacher from Texas, about Calm the H*ck Down, processing her kids getting diagnosed with autism, and how she calms the heck down as a special needs mom. And then, stay tuned, because I'm interviewing myself and answering some frequently asked questions about the book. Hey, you are invited to a Virtual Happy Hour with me and Coffee+Crumbs founder Ashlee Gadd on January 14. We are going to have so much fun, and there's swag! I'm personally mailing everyone who comes to the event a Calm the H*ck Down koozie and personalized bookplate to stick in your book and I hope so many of you register that I spend half of January at the post office. Links from the show: Join me for a Virtual Happy Hour on January 14! Pick up a copy of Calm the H*ck Down! _____________________________________________ As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
A huge thank you to Ashlee Gadd for being on the show! Want to hear more from Ashley? You can find her at the following links: @ashleegadd on Instagram Coffee + Crumbs Personal blog C+C Book: The Magic of Motherhood LINKS mentioned during this episode: Harry Styles album Fine Line Taylor Swift album Lover Newsfeed Eradicator for Chrome and Firefox J. Crew Factory Slippers The kids toy we love: EzyRoller Enneagram account @JustMyEnneatype on Instagram Book: The Road Back To You Coffee + Crumbs podcast on Patreon Book: The Next Right Thing by Emily Freeman Essay: Momentum by Anna Quinlan Episode on Process podcast: Serving others by creating with Ashlee Gadd QUOTES mentioned during this episode: "Create from love, not for love." "We grow with the damage, not with the years." SUPPORT the show? I'd so appreciate it if you'd show your support for the show by sharing this link with someone who might enjoy it on your favorite social media channel. Another great way to show your support is by leaving a review on iTunes (maybe a ★★★★★ rating?), which will help others find and enjoy the show. Special thanks to Mario and Tate Callejas for providing the music & intro for the Kin podcast! Check out Mario's music on Spotify
Living a creative life with small children underfoot is a challenge by any definition; doing it while running a business during a global pandemic is another thing altogether. For this month's Voices interview Sarah chats with her good friend, fellow podcaster, and all-around good human Ashlee Gadd, founder of the wildly popular Coffee + Crumbs community. Ashlee shares thoughts on quarantine parenting, social media connection AND social media breaks, adjusting expectations when you're an Enneagram 3, and how her writing and photography practices change during different seasons of motherhood. We also chat about home decor, home-wrecking toddlers, and more. The post Creativity & Connection During Hard Seasons With Coffee + Crumbs Founder Ashlee Gadd: Voices 48 appeared first on The Mom Hour.
Surprise! With all of us self-quarantining and social distancing ourselves, I decided to take a listener suggestion and chat about some of my favorite books I've read in the past year. Thanks @samhamthebird for the suggestion! Finished Books: What I Told My Daughter by Nina Tassler (@ntassler) The Magic of Motherhood by Ashlee Gadd (@ashleegadd @coffeeandcrumbs) Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg and Nell Scovell (@sherylsandberg @nellscovel) The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck by Mark Manson (@markmanson) Parenting Beyond Pink and Blue: How To Raise Your Kids Free of Gender Stereotypes by Christia Spears Brown (@christiaspearsbrown) So Sexy So Soon: The New Sexualized Childhood and What Parents Can Do To Protect Their Kids by Diane E. Levin and Jean Kilbourne The Whole-Brain Child: !2 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel M.D. and Tina Payne Bryson Ph.D. (@drdansiegel @tinapaynebryson) We Should All Be Feminists by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (@chimamanda_adichie) Currently Reading: Why Are All The Black Kids Sitting Together In The Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations About Race by Beverly Daniel Tatum Reading App: "Reading List" in the apple App Store.
Ashlee may not make her bed, volunteer at every school event, or keep her kid's hair Met-Gala ready, but she does manage email like a boss, use her gifts to encourage women, and mother 3 amazing children. Ashlee Gadd is the founder of Coffee and Crumbs, a mothering community with an array of resources to support and encourage mothers to steward their creativity. In this interview, Ashlee shares how she makes practical tips to simplify daily life, the challenges she faces with setting boundaries as a stay-at-home working mom, and the importance of giving yourself grace. Join Robin Long in this episode, for insightful tips and a dose of inspiration. Show Highlights: Who Ashlee is and what her current season of life looks like What Ashlee’s daily commitments look like balancing work and motherhood The origin story of Coffee and Crumbs Writing in an intentional way that cultivates life Identifying Ashlee’s top values and how she finds time to prioritize them Letting go of extracurricular activities and anything that doesn’t support your current season of life Creating a system to handle emails as effectively as possible Tasks Ashlee doesn’t prioritize in this season of life Helping people within a capacity that leaves space for your priorities Eating a balanced diet and practicing intuitive eating How and when Ashlee finds time to grocery shop and meal prep What exercise looks like in Ashlee’s life The biggest challenges that accompany juggling work and family time Finding inspiration and committing to ideas when they come A rapid-fire session of Ashlee’s favorite products Letting go of expectations and giving yourself grace each day Links: https://thebalancedlifeonline.com/jumpstart/ Instagram: @thebalancedlife Contact Ashlee: https://www.coffeeandcrumbs.net Instagram: @Ashleegadd, @coffeeandcrumbs Products and Resources mentioned: https://www.hellofresh.com https://www.glossier.com/products/boy-brow https://www.10thingstotellyou.com/podcast TV Shows: 10 Little Lies, The Handmaid’s Tale Refurbished Vitamix
Can you imagine being an entrepreneur, author (The Magic of Motherhood), podcast host, and mother and choosing to take an entire month off of work? It sounds like a dream! This is exactly what Ashlee Gadd, owner of Coffee and Crumbs did this past August and we wanted to hear all about it! On top of that, she shares her fantastic view on her body after having two kids, the spiritual awakening of motherhood, and her favorite episode on her fantastic and famous podcast. Not to mention her take on the enneagram and pregnancy overalls! Ashlee mentions The Road Back to You as her favorite resource for all things enneagram, check it out.
Today we are graced by the creator of Coffee and Crumbs, Ashlee Gadd! Coffee and Crumbs is an online community and podcast where mothers can share their stories, and find camaraderie together. Ashlee is an author, and mother to two boys and one baby girl on the way! In this episode, she will talk about how very normal she is (cereal for dinner? We’ve all been there!) And we will conquer the topic of COMPARISON. We will realize that comparison is a heart problem, that there is room to believe in abundance, and that we are ALL sacrificing something. Our hope is that you will feel empowered and receive the tools to overcome comparison, or at least soften the blow! We will tackle “V.H.E.” (aka. the marriage syndrome of ‘very high expectations’) as well as the importance of speaking kindly about our spouse! Ashlee will elaborate on her career path, her newly published book, ‘The Magic of Motherhood’, and how this large and growing community came to life. Of course, we will learn about Ashlee’s Disneyland favorites as well! This truly is such a good episode, chalk full of content to make your day that much brighter! You can find Ashlee online at: www.coffeeandcrumbs.net www.ashleegadd.com Instagram: @coffeeandcrumbs @ashleegadd Coffee and Crumbs Podcast on ITunes Purchase ‘The Magic of Motherhood’ here ‘I Became A Mother In That Chair’ essay Let us know what you think, by reaching out to us: Insta: @bothofuspodcast Email: bothofuspodcast@gmail.com www.bothofus.net And please, as always, subscribe and leave a review below! Featured Sponsor: Bacon, Inc. Never be jobless! Bacon is like Uber, but for all kinds of jobs for companies in your area! Join Bacon, for free, by following our link and you can get an EXTRA $5 when you work your first job: www.bacon.work/bothofus --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
elise chats with Ashlee Gadd, founder of Coffee and Crumbs about what's changed for her business and brand since she launched a collaborative blog in the summer of 2014. shownotes can be found at elisejoy.com/podcast/shownotes146
On this episode of the Journeywomen podcast, I chatted with Ashlee Gadd about stewarding our gifts. We talked about everything from how to determine what our giftings actually are to how we can use them for God’s glory and not our own. Ashlee is a wife, mother, self-taught writer and photographer from Sacramento, California. When she’s not dancing in the kitchen with her two boys, she loves curling up with a good book, lounging in the sunshine, and making friends on the Internet. Ashlee loves writing about everything from motherhood and marriage to friendship and faith. Running Coffee + Crumbs is her dream job, x 100. Listen to what she said when I asked her about using our gifts in spite of insecurity we might feel. “We were talking about the fall in Genesis when Adam and Eve are hiding from God and then Adam finally shows his face and explains to God that they were hiding because they were naked. Then God says, ‘Who told you that?’ Four words. It’s such a simple question, but it’s one that I can actually return to over and over again when I’m feeling insecurity and those lies are creeping in and strangling me… If I start putting an actual voice to the lies that I am hearing it becomes easier to know what, and more important who, to believe.” I really appreciated Ashlee’s vulnerability, particularly on the topic of stewarding our gifts. If you’d like to connect with Ashlee for more wisdom nuggets like these or listen to the Coffee and Crumbs podcast you can find all of that information listed on our website. ASHLEE’S RESOURCES “A Million Little Ways” by Emily P. Freeman Enneagram Asking your church what you can do for them ASHLEE’S SIMPLE JOYS Popcorn Candelles Trader Joe’s Flowers OTHER RESOURCES "The Magic of Motherhood" by Ashlee Gadd “The Freedom of Self Forgetfulness” by Timothy Keller “Free of Me” by Sharon Hodde Miller SPONSORSHIP DETAILS As a mom to two little girls who seem to outgrow their clothes in seconds, I’m all about discovering great discounts on gently-used clothes, but you know what would be amazing? If I didn’t have to dig through piles of clothing to find diamonds in the rough! Guess what? Such a place exists: Swap.com! Swap.com is the world’s largest online consignment & thrift store. With Swap.com you can save up to 90% Off retail price on your favorite brands, like Lululemon, Carter’s, NIKE, JCrew, & Gap. Between 6-10 thousand new items are added daily. If something doesn't fit, enjoy hassle-free returns within 30 days no questions asked. Right now swap.com is offering a special discount for Journeywomen listeners. You can get 40% off your first order plus free shipping! Use the promo code JOURNEY40 at checkout. Some exclusions may apply. FOR MORE EPISODES OF JOURNEYWOMEN: SUBSCRIBE Subscribe on iOS, go to the iTunes page and subscribe to the Journeywomen Podcast. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and select your podcast app. You may need to copy the link into your favorite podcast app (like Overcast or Stitcher). WRITE A REVIEW Writing a review on iTunes will help other women on their journeys to glorify God find and utilize the podcast as a resource. FOLLOW JOURNEYWOMEN Like/follow Journeywomen on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter for the latest updates. *Affiliate links used are used where appropriate. Thank you for supporting the products that support Journeywomen!
The Magic of Motherhood is officially out! This week we’re recapping all things book launch: the party in Sacramento, what it was like for the Coffee + Crumbs writers to meet in real life, our favorite moments from the weekend, and more! Plus, you’ll hear Ashlee Gadd and April Hoss read one of their essays from The Magic of Motherhood. We wish we could have parties in all the cities, but until we win the lottery, this recap is the best we could do. Like what you heard? Visit coffeeandcrumbs.net for more inspiration on your motherhood journey. And, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! To help fund Season Two of the Coffee + Crumbs Podcast, head on over to our brand new Patreon support page.
Melanie talks with Ashlee Gadd, founder of Coffee+Crumbs, about her new book, The Magic of Motherhood, and the epic launch party she planned where all the Coffee+Crumbs writers came together for the first time ever. They also talk about running Coffee+Crumbs, writing and storytelling, and of course, motherhood. Listen in...and lighten up!
We’re convinced there are few childhood milestones parents fear more than potty training. Get ready for a hilarious and honest conversation with Lesley, Ashlee and April as they share the highs and lows of their own children’s experiences. Whether you’re gearing up to potty train, or in the thick of a terrible training experience, you’ll love this fun and encouraging potty pep talk. Like what you heard? Visit www.coffeeandcrumbs.net for episode show notes and a growing archive of inspiring essays and podcasts. Also, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on iTunes!
Today’s episode brings me to Common Space here in Sacramento, which is a rentable space for events, photoshoots and other fun things, to chat with writer and photographer Ashlee Gadd. Ashlee is the founder of Coffee + Crumbs—a collaborative blog about motherhood—and she was kind enough to help me continue my segment on those who teach their craft to others. Recently, she and the team at Coffee + Crumbs launched a writing workshop that looked incredible! So, I knew I wanted to catch up with her to chat about the blog, the workshop and everything else she’s working on these days. In the interview, we talk about the amazing community surrounding Coffee + Crumbs and how Ashlee believes that the workshop has strengthened that community. She also chats about how Coffee + Crumbs came about, what the team is working on right now (she may have given us a little inside scoop on that front, by the way) and her best advice for those looking to share their knowledge with others through workshops and classes. The full episode + show notes can be found at creatingyourownpath.com.
Ashlee Gadd is my guest on this episode #011 of Process! This conversation is a bit longer than most other ones ... mostly because Ashlee and I could've kept talking forever. As a photographer and writer based in California, Ashlee has been exploring the online world of motherhood by running a collaborative blog called Coffee + Crumbs. It's a site that hosts articles that speak honestly and openly about the art of motherhood and what she calls "the good kind of heartache." Currently, Ashlee is on a journey of grow Coffee + Crumbs as much as she can, which we'll talk about in the episode.
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