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Do you ever feel like life has passed you by, or that the best days of your life are gone and done? Self-proclaimed “joyologist” Dawn Barton has experienced those same feelings, but even through the worst heartbreaks and devastating losses, she believes there's always time to write a new story.    Guest's Links Dawn's Facebook: @dawnrbarton Dawn's Instagram: @DawnRBarton  ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Jesus Calling Website TikTok   *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media*

First of all - how typical of Dawn to totally take over the beginning of the episode - AND how typical of both of us to think this is episode 40 when in fact, it is episode 39.  Sigh.  But that's why you're going to love hearing what happens when you get the two of us together - unscripted. We can definitely laugh with and at each other and you can certainly find us LAUGHING THROUGH THE UGLY CRY (shameless plug for Dawn's first best-selling book!)   In fact, there's something powerfully resilient about finding joy amidst life's valleys.  One of the things I admire and respect about Dawn is how she shares that holding grief and joy simultaneously has been a profound journey for her. It's a poignant reminder of the sacred balance we all strive for.    So no matter the season of life you're in, especially if you're feeling that MID-LIFE BATTLE CRY (another shameless plug for Dawn's second best-seller!) then you're going to relate at how to get through the tough stuff with a lot of perspective and definitely some smiles when it's said and done.   Connect with Dawn online: www.dawnbarton.com Connect with Dawn on social: FB and IG ------------ Be sure to get your FREE BRAIN DRAIN and WEEKLY PLAN SHEET printable HERE -------------  Join the Tick Talk Tribe: Click HERE to become part of our vibrant community on Facebook. -------------  Tune In--- Subscribe, Rate, and Share: If you find value in this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and share the Tick Talk Podcast. Help us spread the wisdom of intentional time mastery. ------------- Check out more about Kali: www.kalibrigham.com Let's chat: hello@kalibrigham.com. DM on IG: @kali.brigham or @theticktalkpod

Dawn Barton—speaker and author of Midlife Battle Cry—felt invisible and forgotten when she faced the unseen challenges of midlife. After a journey of rediscovering who she was and the potential God gave her and taking a leap of faith, Dawn found a new love for herself and discovered there is goodness in every season of life.    Quotes “I'm so glad I took that initial leap of faith. A leap of faith is not without fear sometimes.” - Dawn Barton “I just kept hearing Him say, ‘Be still, be still and rest in me.' And I finally figured out He was calling me to be still, to reevaluate and redefine, and to look at who I was as a woman in this season, in my life, and in being still, to draw closer to Him.”  - Dawn Barton “I think we sometimes look at life and we believe that all the great things, all the great miracles from God, were on one side of it. Our babies, our careers, all the big things that we did, all the great miracles, have already happened. But the reality is it doesn't work that way. There's no midlife to God, and if we live life fully and boldly, there's just as many sweet, beautiful, miraculous blessings still to come.”  - Dawn Barton “Just when we think we're in a hard season, a down season—He's just an Ephesians 3:20 God. He's just immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine. And that's what I think of, who could ever imagine those kinds of miracles? But that is God, right? And it's just that reminder of just how human we are, just how big He is.” - Dawn Barton   Guest's Links Dawn Barton's Website Dawn Barton's Instagram Dawn Barton's Facebook Dawn Barton's Books   Resources Mentioned in This Episode Mary Kay Cosmetics   Connect with Sally Lloyd-Jones Jesus Storybook Bible Facebook Jesus Storybook Bible Instagram  Sally's website Sally's Facebook Sally's Instagram *Episode produced by Four Eyes Media*

In a culture where middle age is thought of as a downward slope into sensible shoes and meaningless existence, we can redefine the second half of life. We can shape it into decades of fulfillment, fun, strength, and purpose. Because, my friend, God has a lot in store for you in your second half. We are His gift to this world at every age and in every season, and it's time to embrace it! So today, Dawn Barton is here to encourage all the sisters who are almost in, or in the middle of, or wondering about the second half of life. It's time to take off those sensible shoes and dance our way into the best seasons of our lives! SHOW NOTES: 413Podcast.com/279

Dawn Barton left a thirty-year career in sales marketing, despite being pretty darn good at it (like  #7 Sales Director in Mary Kay Cosmetics good), to follow a calling and write. Her first book, 2020's  Laughing Through the Ugly Cry, became a bestselling success, garnering the prestigious  ECPA Christian Book Award for New Author of the Year. Stunned to be entering her fifties as a  successful author, she was inspired to write her second book, Midlife Battle Cry, urging women to  resist the pull of streaming television algorithms and get excited about ‘redefining the mighty  second half. Dawn speaks at conferences, churches, elevators, and just about anywhere anyone will listen to her  thoughts on finding joy and humor in even the most difficult of circumstances. When she's not smiling at blank pages pretending to write, Dawn is a speaker giving talks about  cancer, joy, female empowerment, and direct sales, podcast host of the upcoming Porch Ramblings  with Dawn Barton, and the founder of the Retreats at Trinity. She's living the sandwich-generation  dream with her husband, daughter, parents, mother-in-law, and too many animals to count in  Cantonment, FL.   Autumn Journal - https://amzn.to/3LewEvj Instagram - https://bit.ly/SusanBethInstagram Pinterest - https://bit.ly/SusanBethPinterest The SHE IS Podcast - https://bit.ly/thesheispodcast     Intro & Outro Music Credit: Music: https://www.purple-planet.com - License Free  Background Music Credit: Alexander Blu https://www.facebook.com/AlexanderBluMusic/ Analytics https://chrt.fm/track/5FEBD2/ Summer Journal - https://amzn.to/42N4MEq    

Stacey Lindsay is a journalist and writer who has spent her career interviewing global thought leaders. She is the consulting senior editor and editorial director of various digital publications—two of note: Liberty Road and Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper. Stacey has ghostwritten two books and is writing the first under her name, which The Open Field, an imprint of Penguin Random House, will publish. She was a longtime editor at goop, where she was instrumental in building new editorial franchises, including Game Changers and The Good Samaritan, that focused on women evolving humanity. Prior to goop, Stacey served as an evening TV news anchor and reporter in the Four State region, where she dived deep into the veteran healthcare crisis, the plight of local factory workers, the rising cost of food, and more. Her Sunday newscast received some of the highest ratings in the region. She also worked with the late and legendary James Caan as his associate producer and right hand. She began her career in New York City working for Magnolia Pictures. Stacey has a B.A. in media studies from Emerson College and an M.A. in journalism from the University of Colorado at Boulder. She lives in San Francisco. In this episode, Nada sits with Stacey to discuss her vision for Liberty Road's online editorial, launching on August 3rd. In addition, she shares her windy journey to online content, including what led her to the midlife space and eventually to meeting Nada. We are excited about this next chapter for Liberty Road and how Stacey will help expand the dialogue about and with women in the middle third of life.Check out Stacey's articles on Garance Doré and Dawn Barton live on our website. In the article, Garance offers wisdom on her path, running a media platform, closing her business, why she loves writing, and ultimately founding her new skincare line. Dawn is the self-proclaimed joyologist, who dedicates her time to helping women "redefine the mighty second half" of life, she says these are the things we really need to be open about with each other in midlife. Stacey recommends adding a collection of titles to your bookshelf, including All the Gold Stars by Rainesford Stauffer, On Our Best Behavior by Elise Loehnen, and The Golden Spruce by John Vaillant! Follow on Instagram: @staceylindsayPlease follow us at @thisislibertyroad on Instagram--that's where we hang out the most and connect with our community. And please rate and review this podcast. It helps to know if these conversations are inspiring and equipping you to consider what's now and what's next. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Midlife for many women either brings joy or fear into their hearts. It's a season of change: kids are finally out of the house, the marriage is mature, and the career is established. All that's left is you and defining who you are.  For many women, this is a daunting task. Up to [...]

We finally made it happen and I can't wait for you to meet my new friend Dawn Barton.  Dawn is an author, speaker, entrepreneur and mentor of women and she is here today to talk about her new book, Midlife Battle Cry: Redefining the Mighty Second Half. Even if you don't find yourself in the “middle” of life yet, this conversation is for you.  You'll find some big truths and wisdom as you take the journey…and I'm glad you're here for it.   Remember to share this episode with a friend- it would mean the world to me!   Mentioned in the show:  You Don't Have To Carry It All - Paula Faris book HERE Use AELKINS1BC1D8 coupon code for $10 off at InstaCart   Connect With Dawn: Website HERE Dawn's IG HERE Dawn's Facebook HERE Midlife Battle Cry Book HERE   Connect With Angie: Website HERE IG: @angiebrownelkins Twitter: @Angieelkins Facebook: @chatologieangieelkins   Produced and Edited by Lainie Thomas

Author Dawn Barton joined VERONICA LIFE to discuss her new book: Midlife Battle Cry – Redefining the Mighty Second Half. Really fun discussion on embracing aging and how to move forward on the second half of your life. Dawn discussed how people think of middle age as a downward slope into comfy sneakers and a quiet, meaningless existence. She shares we can redefine the second half of life, shaping it into decades of fulfillment, fun, strength, and purpose with God as your Wingman. The book is available on Amazon.

Executive Director Alex King of the Port of Panama City joined VERONICA LIVE in studio for the first time to discuss the dynamic Port which is a huge economic driver for the Panhandle. Alex shared how the Port specializes in the shipping of commodities from around the world and how they are always working on their strategic plan and are currently expanding their mission in our region.Author Dawn Barton joined VERONICA LIFE to discuss her new book: Midlife Battle Cry – Redefining the Mighty Second Half. Really fun discussion on embracing aging and how to move forward on the second half of your life. Dawn discussed how people think of middle age as a downward slope into comfy sneakers and a quiet, meaningless existence. She shares we can redefine the second half of life, shaping it into decades of fulfillment, fun, strength, and purpose with God as your Wingman. The book is available on Amazon.Statesmam John Salak and I talk issues impacting our world.

“It's like He is four steps ahead of me…I always envisioned Him holding my hand, like I'm just right behind Him, and Him always turning around going, hold on one second, let me go in this door…I got this. And so I just felt like the whole journey was like that..” ~Dawn BartonHave you struggled to believe that God will exchange your good for His better?How would you respond if He asked you to surrender your season of success?Our guest today, Dawn Barton, will share how God called her to transition from her successful career as a Mary Kay Consultant into becoming an author and how she has learned to navigate a new season of caretaking for her loved one. Dawn's BioDawn Barton left a thirty-year career in sales marketing, despite being pretty darn good at it (like #7 Sales Director in Mary Kay Cosmetics good), to follow a calling and write. Her first book, 2020's Laughing Through the Ugly Cry, became a bestselling success, garnering the prestigious ECPA Christian Book Award for New Author of the Year. Stunned to be entering her fifties as a successful author, she was inspired to write her second book, Midlife Battle Cry, urging women to resist the pull of streaming television algorithms and get excited about ‘redefining the mighty second half.Dawn speaks at conferences, churches, elevators, and just about anywhere anyone will listen to her thoughts on finding joy and humor in even the most difficult of circumstances. When she's not smiling at blank pages pretending to write, Dawn is a speaker giving talks about cancer, joy, female empowerment, and direct sales, podcast host of the upcoming Porch Ramblings with Dawn Barton, and the founder of the Retreats at Trinity. She's living the sandwich-generation dream with her husband, daughter, parents, mother-in-law, and too many animals to count in Cantonment, FLStay Connected:Dawn BartonDawn's Resource: Midlife Battle CryPersonal Website | https://dawnbarton.com/  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/dawnrbarton/Rachel ScottWebsite| https://rachelgscott.com/Website| http://the5leaps.com/Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/iamrachelgscott/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamrachelgscottSponsored Resources Mentioned:5 Week Leap Mentoring: Sign Up HereRGS Group: Learn More HereThe 5 Leaps Quick Guide: Grab it Here

For many of us, we think that life stops as soon as we turn “middle-aged.” We wonder, “Are the good times over?”  I know this is all too common among artists especially. We wonder if we've missed our “chance” to change careers, pursue our creative hobbies full-time, etc. But that's exactly why I've brought my very own sister and author of Midlife Battle Cry: Redefining the Mighty Second Half, Dawn Barton! In this episode, not only are we going to give you the rundown of Dawn's new book, but we'll also talk about:  Feeling forgotten in your midlife Turning 40+ and why it's NOT the end of the road The beautiful things that happen because of our age, not in spite of it  Make sure to subscribe to this podcast so you don't miss a thing! And don't forget to come hang with me on Instagram @jodie_king_. Interested in being a guest on a future episode of Honest Art? Email me at amy@jodieking.com! Resources Mentioned: Get Dawn's book, Midlife Battle Cry: Redefining the Mighty Second Half: https://dawnbarton.com/preorder  Studio Elite: https://www.jodiekingart.com/studioelite  Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/hxrVu4oL4PVCKwZm6 See Jodie's favorite things: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jodie_king_ For a full list of show notes and links, check out our blog: jodieking.com/podcast

My new friend, Dawn Barton, has just the perspective we need when it comes to getting older. In this conversation about marching into our second chapters with a rallying battle cry, Dawn points out we are far more equipped to be the best versions of ourselves than we ever have been before and that God may just be getting started in using us to change the world He loves. Our talk was full of laughs and hope and I know you'll love it. Connect with Dawn here: https://dawnbarton.com/ Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on an episode by subscribing to our channel here (https://www.youtube.com/c/ForteCatholic?sub_confirmation=1) Help other people find the show by sharing this video on your social media. Thanks! Connect with Allison:

As I talk to women in the second half of their lives, I often run into the belief that the most meaningful moments of life are behind them. But what if the most meaningful moments of life are really yet to come?I talk about this in my Empty Nest, Full Life book. This midlife or second half of life is actually where we get to enjoy what I refer to as our “encore season of life.” We have so much to offer the world in this second half of life. We know more than we did in our early years, we've done more, we've lost more, and we've loved more. Because of our experiences in the first part of our lives, we get to leverage all that we have learned and offer it to the world in a fresh, new way.Helping us unpack this topic is Dawn Barton. Dawn is a speaker, entrepreneur, mentor, and the author of Midlife Battle Cry. She is passionate about helping others find joy through their hardships and in her latest book she is calling women to their “second-half mission.”In this conversation, you'll hear:How your best years are still to comeYour experiences and lessons learned can benefit othersFinding joy in writing the next chapter of your lifeAnd much more!I hope you enjoy this conversation about finding and redefining your second half of life!Show Notes: https://jillsavage.org/dawn-barton-144

I don't care what age you are, now is the time for you to step into your purpose and go after what you want. This week I have a professional “joyologist” on the show and we're getting real about being women in midlife in 2023. Dawn Barton is on a mission to redefine what midlife means for women everywhere. We're here to tell you that you can start living a life that brings you joy, no matter how much hardship you've been through, and no matter what age you are. Listen now and reimagine the second half of your life, because midlife is a new life if you let it be!  Make sure you stay through the end because I'm sharing another exclusive preview of my new book, Collecting Confidence called, “If You Ain't Dead, You Ain't Done” This week: Why midlife can be such an empowering season in your life How Dawn turned her mess into her message What motivated Dawn to write a book on midlife Why we tend to retreat in midlife, and how to conquer it The importance of sisterhood  How to implement joy practices in your life  Collecting Confidence Chapter 2 Sneak Preview: If You Ain't Dead You Ain't Done Dawn Barton is an entrepreneur, speaker, award-winning author, and professional “joyologist.” Dawn believes in empowering women to embrace their Mid-Life years, that obstacles give us reasons to embrace joy, and that the little things we do to love ourselves matter. Dawn is proud to share her personal experiences to help others achieve happiness and success even in the darkest of times. Dawn's new book, Midlife Battle Cry: Redefining the Mighty Second Half, is available to pre-order now and is available on May 9th.  This is one of my favorite quotes from this week's episode: "Rescue yourself. Nobody's going to love you and fight for you more than you ever will.” – Dawn Barton   The Kim Gravel Show is a weekly podcast for women where you stop doubting and start believing in yourself. On each episode Kim tackles the topics that women care about in a way that will make you laugh, make you think, and help you see your life in a new, more positive way. Do you want real confidence that doesn't waiver in the face of circumstances? Do you want to stop making excuses and value yourself more than ever? Then you've come to the right place.    New episodes of The Kim Gravel Show drop every Thursday.    Order my new book: Collecting Confidence.   The audiobook is available on Audible, Google Play, Apple Books, and everywhere books are sold.  Take my confidence quiz at cc.kimgravel.com/quiz Check out my channel on QVC+ for full video episodes.   Connect with Dawn Barton: Instagram Website Facebook Laughing Through the Ugly Cry: …and Finding Unstoppable Joy  Midlife Battle Cry: Redefining the Mighty Second Half Connect with Kim: YouTube Facebook Instagram TikTok Website   Thank you to Factor for sponsoring the show! Head to factormeals.com/kim50 and use code kim50 to get 50% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Empowering women to embrace their Mid-Life years, obstacles give us reasons to embrace joy, and the little things we do to love ourselves matter. "I'm ridiculously passionate about working with women. I have the privilege of coaching them to levels of success in their personal and professional lives that transcends their wildest dreams. Before I decided to dive into this joy thing full time, I was a top ten sales director for one of the world's biggest direct sales brands (my last team hit a million in sales for the year — yay us!). Now my opportunities to empower women take many different forms. I'm an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mentor. I work in person and online, with individuals, small groups, and auditorium-sized crowds. I'm proud to use the experiences of my personal journey to help others find happiness and success even in the darkest of days. I wholeheartedly believe that the obstacles in our lives should not beat us down, but give us reasons to more fully embrace joy wherever we can find it. Best of all, I'm arm candy to Craig (it might be kind of like a big bag of cotton candy but close enough); I'm a mom to two awesomely cool females (who are 17 years apart!) and a grandmother to four. We are living happily ever after in Cantonment, Florida, with four dogs, three cats, three horses and a partridge in a pear tree. We all need more joy. I have found joy in places you'd think it was unfindable — despite the pain of losing a child, divorce, rape, stage 3 cancer and more. I want to share my stories with you because I have discovered how joy is a choice that makes life worth living." LINKS: WEBSITE: Dawn Barton  

Dawn Barton, author of Laughing Through the Ugly Cry: And Finding Unstoppable Joy, as well as Midlife Battle Cry: Redefining the Mighty Second Half, shared about the inspiration and message of the former and previewed the theme and topics she covers in the latter. This conversation occurred at the Winter 2023 Christian Product Expo in Columbus, GA. You can find her online at dawnbarton.com. 

Dawn Barton, author of Laughing Through the Ugly Cry: And Finding Unstoppable Joy, as well as Midlife Battle Cry: Redefining the Mighty Second Half, shared about the inspiration and message of the former and previewed the theme and topics she covers in the latter. This conversation occurred at the Winter 2023 Christian Product Expo in Columbus, GA. You can find her online at dawnbarton.com. 

Melissa Shoemaker is a dear friend of mine in Pensacola, Florida. We have children who go to the same school and we have known each other for years here in Pensacola. We love this city and we do talk about our community a bunch throughout this chat! Loved when she encouraged us to pause if we are not living abundantly. She talks about SOZO and what the word means. Here is a link to more about SOZO, on Bethel's website: https://bethelsozo.ch/what-is-sozo/ Melissa works with Dawn Barton who has come on the podcast before. Here are links to Dawn's two chats from over the last two years and then below those links are ways to connect with Melissa and check out their next fall retreat! "Just Write" with Dawn Barton: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/50584c98-ef8c-4e5c-a67b-271fae577fe9/episodes/dd4b05af-1ff0-4633-909b-52a4883d3716/broadcast-his-love-just-write-with-best-selling-author-dawn-barton Birthday Book Party with Best Selling Author, Dawn Barton: https://broadcasthislove.podbean.com/e/birthday-book-party-with-dawn-barton/ Retreat Info: https://dawnbarton.com/ Melissa's IG: https://www.instagram.com/melis_michiyo/ Scriptures encouraging Melissa in this season are from Isaiah 60 verses 15-20 (NIV): 15 “Although you have been forsaken and hated,     with no one traveling through, I will make you the everlasting pride     and the joy of all generations. 16 You will drink the milk of nations     and be nursed at royal breasts. Then you will know that I, the Lord, am your Savior,     your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. 17 Instead of bronze I will bring you gold,     and silver in place of iron. Instead of wood I will bring you bronze,     and iron in place of stones. I will make peace your governor     and well-being your ruler. 18 No longer will violence be heard in your land,     nor ruin or destruction within your borders, but you will call your walls Salvation     and your gates Praise. 19 The sun will no more be your light by day,     nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light,     and your God will be your glory. 20 Your sun will never set again,     and your moon will wane no more; the Lord will be your everlasting light,     and your days of sorrow will end.  

Have you ever faced the most unfathomable circumstances? Dawn Barton shares her most trying times and how she was laughing through the ugly cry and finding unstoppable joy! Dawn Barton is the wife of sixteen years to her handsome pilot husband, Craig, and mother of three daughters, and grandmother of four. Plus, she is a wrangler of two horses, four dogs, and three cats. Dawn enjoyed thirty years in sales and marketing, spending her last ten of those years in direct sales. She was the #7 Sales Director in Mary Kay when she took a leap of faith and left it all to write her first book, Laughing Through the Ugly Cry. Dawn lights up the stage as a speaker and joyologist encouraging women to find joy and humor in even the most difficult of circumstances.   "I say I broke up with God, but He definitely didn't break up with me!” ~ Dawn Barton   CONNECT with Dawn Barton BOOK: Laughing Through the Ugly Cry Enjoy the multitude of topics discussed including happiness, surrender, the loss of a child, and #KimsMillion plus so much more. Alone Time Family Oil Business Hot mess Catholic Lite Death of a child Rape Counseling Joy in the unimaginable Grace Today, I choose... Surrender Conversation Love of people #thelittlethings Breast Cancer You get to! Be normal Authenticity #kimsmillion RAK Ugliest Cry Call to Me! (Jesus) Send Hugs Drinking   CONNECT with Dawn Barton BOOK: Laughing Through the Ugly Cry   "Just because one prayer is answered and one is not doesn't mean His love for you is less." ~ Dawn Barton #MyStrengthIsMyStory #CreateYourNow #DawnBarton Quotes and statements within the interview: "One of the greatest things that it did is gave me this ability, which I think paid off in the world of sales and marketing, this ability to meet people easily, make friends easily, adapt easily." "I'm a very naturally happy person, but I'm also very on purpose about working towards that." "I had a very happy childhood and definitely a belief in God, but as far as a deep dive into understanding a beautiful relationship, I didn't have that." "You don't!" "I don't think we're supposed to feel joy in that moment of devastating heartache. But as you look back, you will see it all around that He had you all the time." "It is an on-purpose morning activity say -- I surrender this to You!" "I think you can have happiness without faith, but I don't think you can have joy without God." "My faith is in a constant conversation of -- seriously why did you make me have arms that flap this much! So I'm in a constant conversation with Him." "I hope that in this season people will take one step back and go, 'I get to do this right now! It may be hard, but I get to.'" "We have to have the downs to have the up." "I just needed someone to be real." "Bring ice cream and be real." "God did not call me to lay in bed and watch Netflix." "All you had to do was call to Me!" (Jesus whispers) "Because it's such a common story that I don't think a lot of us are talking about until it's maybe to an extreme level." "I never believed."   What has your story gifted you? Joy "It's a story of continual faith and joy!"   Resources mentioned in the episode: CONNECT with Dawn Barton BOOK: Laughing Through the Ugly Cry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnrbarton/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawnrbarton/   "One step at a time leads to miles of greatness!"   Subscribe to Create Your Now TV on YouTube. Listen to Create Your Now on Spotify and Pandora. Listen to Create Your Now on iHeart Radio. Click here. 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What is an "ugly cry"? Well, there's crying, either with joy or sorrow - and then there's crying so that you're just plain ugly. The make-up (if you use it) is streaking, you're bawling uncontrollable. It's messy any way you look at it. Dawn Barton has had plenty of occasions to cry the ugly cry. Loss of an infant child, with a subsequent divorce, then later getting breast cancer forcing her to lose much of the traits she valued, without which she felt a shell of herself. Dawn had to wrestle with feelings of anger toward her maker, not to mention inadequacy and feeling just plain ugly, whether she was crying or not. She realized that joy isn't a feeling, it's a focus. When she focused on being joyful, she saw things with a different perspective. That which made her feel ugly was reason to be grateful for her life. Now she shares her story with audiences all over, including those lucky enough to catch this episode of our show! In our conversation with Dawn, you'll hear: -Joy is a focus before a feeling...5:05 -God can handle us being angry with him...6:45 -Dawn's marriage couldn't survive tragedy...10:30 -Advice for people to fix their anger problem with God...12:45 -Dealing with breast cancer...14:30 -Good and bad advice...17:30 -Leaving a lucrative career to write a book...20:00 -Who's Lucky, and why did Dawn hate it?...26:30 -Why people feels sorry for people who have never dealt with tragedy...32:45 -3 things on Dawn's "Joy List"...35:55 -One thing that prevents people from choosing joy...38:05 About Dawn, who you can find at dawnbarton.com A multibillion-dollar direct sales company put Dawn on their Times Square billboard in the summer of 2018. In Dawn's thirty years of sales and marketing, she has been a top producer at every company she's worked for. Most recently, she was the #7 Sales Director in Mary Kay Cosmetics, when she took a leap of faith and left it all to write her first book, https://amzn.to/31tzGV6 (Laughing Through the Ugly Cry). Dawn has been a public speaker for more than ten years, giving talks about cancer, joy, female empowerment, and direct sales. When she's not encouraging other women to find joy and humor in even the most difficult of circumstances, you can find her living happily ever after in Cantonment, FL with her husband, daughter, parents, mother-in-law, two horses, four dogs, and three cats (the pear tree has been inspected with no partridges in sight.) In May 2021, Dawn was awarded "New Christian Author of The Year!" Ready For Your Biggest Breakthrough?Find out exactly what stands between you and your biggest breakthrough and how you can achieve your next level of living. Get your FREE 12-page starter kit now!

Need to inject more joy into your days? We all do, right? After navigating this last year, joy is something I'm desperate for. On today's episode, we're teaching you how to intentionally be a joy-seeker. Dawn Barton, an author, speaker, entrepreneur, mentor and a self-appointed JOYOLOGIST, joins me on the latest episode of This Intentional Life. Dawn has navigated some of the most heart-wrenching and challenging, grief-laden seasons you can imagine: a divorce, the loss of a child, the loss of a sibling, rape, cancer. Each one individually is devastating. She's a survivor and a teacher and today we're here to be her students. The fact that she's survived each of these seasons and still continues to find joy in her days has blown me away. I'm honored to have Dawn walk us through her hard-fought lessons learned shared in her new book, “Laughing Through the Ugly Cry: And Finding Unstoppable JOY,” and give some really practical tips that you can apply right this very minute that will serve to benefit your every day.

Dawn Barton's demeanor and her story don't seem to match at a glimpse. She radiates hope, optimism, and cheerfulness. You'd be forgiven for thinking she's had an easy life, but that's far from the truth. Dawn has walked through an amount of darkness that most of us couldn't imagine. Through trial after trial, she's learned to choose joy when despair would be a much more natural option. Dawn sits down with Davey to share some of the pain she's walked through and how she found God in the midst of it all.   Episode Resources: Visit Dawn's Website Follow Dawn on Instagram and Facebook Buy Dawn's Book - Laughing Through the Ugly Cry   Other Resources: Visit My Pain to Purpose Plan for Churches Check out our Nothing is Wasted Community Groups This podcast is sponsored by Faithful Counseling

Today I'm talking with Lara Casey, owner of Cultivate What Matters and the creator of products like PowerSheets® Intentional Goal Planner, Write the Word® journals, and the Cultivated Homeschool Planner® to help you make what matters happen, right where you are. PowerSheets® is the tool that helped me build a six-figure business that supports my life!   Lara Casey is a mom to three (one through the gift of adoption), a grateful wife, and a believer in the impossible. (She and her husband, Ari, have quite the story)!  Lara is passionate about helping people get unstuck, unrushed, and living on purpose instead of by accident. To help with those things, she created PowerSheets®, a grace-filled goal setting planner, Write the Word® journals, and founded Southern Weddings Magazine a decade ago. You can read her whole story in her first book, “Make It Happen: Surrender Your Fear, Take the Leap, Live On Purpose.” You can also join Lara on her weekly Facebook Lives, on her blog, or in-person at the Making Things Happen conference. Lara loves the women she works alongside each day, the smell of white lilies, getting her hands dirty in the garden, exploring local farms, and living in Chapel Hill, NC! Join us as we discuss: Tangible ways you can get to know yourself through active introspection How to stay inspired when creativity becomes your job The expectations of owning a multi-million dollar business versus the reality How to start something when you have no idea how What it really means to live an intentional life The defining moment that caused Lara's life to pivot One strength that ensures your success What Lara is most excited about for the newest PowerSheets® and her favorite cover Seeking God and running a debt-free, multi-million dollar, business with faith based values How PowerSheets® can help transform your life And so much more! Join me in my FREE private Facebook community, the All-In entrepreneur: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theallinentrepreneur/ Connect with me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ritagoodroe  My FREE, 5-part, Goal Setting Series:  http://ritamademedoit.lpages.co/powersheetsseries Cultivate What Matters Shop (note this is my affiliate link, meaning I may receive a small percentage of any sale): https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=927879&u=1873069&m=62537&urllink=&afftrack= Buy Your Own 2021 PowerSheets Set and Accessories (note this is my affiliate link, meaning I may receive a small percentage of any sale):  https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1626773&u=1873069&m=62537&urllink=&afftrack= Lara Casey: https://laracasey.com/ Lara's Book: Make it Happen: Surrender Your Fear. Take the Leap. Live On Purpose.: https://amzn.com/0529101505 Lara's Book: Cultivate: A Grace-Filled Guide to Growing an Intentional Life: https://amzn.com/0718021665 Cultivate Your Life Podcast with Lara Casey:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultivate-your-life-with-lara-casey/id1446902533?mt=2 https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1435218&u=1873069&m=62537&urllink=&afftrack= Pensacola New Journal:  http://pnj.com Southern Weddings Magazine:  http://southernweddings.com/ Episode Seven with Dawn Barton:   https://apple.co/2o4gSvf  C12 Christian Business Peer Advisory Groups:  https://www.c12group.com/ “Traction:  Get a Grip On Your Business” by Gino Wickman:  https://amzn.to/2pmVrGe “Rhythms of Renewal” by Rebekah Lyons:  https://www.amazon.com/Rhythms-Renewal-Rebekah-Lyons/dp/1799711323

Hey Mamas! I'm so glad you're back for the third and final week of our Breast Cancer Awareness series! Every week you've heard from an incredible Mama who has had breast cancer. They are sharing their amazing stories, and helping to raise awareness for breast cancer prevention. You guys have loved this series and I am so thankful that it's encouraging you because it's really encouraging me as well!You guys are in for a treat today! I'm interviewing Dawn Barton who is a wife, Mama and new author. Her book “Laughing Through the Ugly Cry and Finding Unstoppable Joy” released just a few months ago and you guys, it's extremely rare that I read a book cover to cover in one sitting but with this book, I didn't want to stop. Dawn has been through a lot of things, as you'll hear in this episode, and I laughed and cried through the entire book. It's a beautiful story of both incredible pain and incredible joy that I know you'll love and I can't wait for you to hear her talk about it! Enjoy my conversation with Dawn.Find Dawn:Her book, “Laughing Through the Ugly Cry”Instagram: @dawnrbartonFacebook: facebook.com/dawnrbarton*The Mama Needs Podcast is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

Two years ago Dawn Barton was a top ten sales director for one of the world's biggest direct sales brands. Her picture was on a billboard in Times Square and her team was closing in what would prove to be over a million in sales for the year – placing them among only a handful of women in company history to achieve that milestone. All this, despite a steady beat of personal challenges through recent years, including unimaginable heartache and stage 3 breast cancer.   Today, Dawn is an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mentor, empowering women in their professional and personal lives. Her extraordinary journey has also made her a self-proclaimed Joyologist. Having achieved happiness and success in even her darkest days, Dawn believes in the power of finding joy through difficulty; each obstacle should not be cause to quit, but rather another reason to be successful.   In today's episode, we're diving into:   The calling she received to be an author and things to keep in mind if you plan on getting a book published What it means to be unstoppable and how you can be joyful every day Information about her upcoming book, “Laughing Through the Ugly Cry”  The reason she was able to increase her revenue even when she was at the lowest point of her battle with cancer The one phrase that can change your entire life The mindset shift she made to skyrocket herself and quickly become a top ten sales director for one of the world's biggest direct sales brands Her favorite tools to keep her mindset empowered and prioritize self-care How to hold a vision and work towards goals while also surrendering to God and being open to pivots   Episode 7: How Leaps of Faith Helped Dawn Barton Beat Cancer, Build a Seven-Figure Business and Cultivate Unstoppable Joy Episode 8: How to be Unstoppable and Achieve All of Your Goals Dawn Barton: WWW.DAWNBARTON.COM Dawn Barton Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/DAWNRBARTON Dawn Barton Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/dawnrbarton    The Fishhouse:  https://fishhousepensacola.com/ “Laughing Through the Ugly Cry”:  http://dawnbarton.com/writer/ Thomas Nelson Harper Collins:  https://www.harpercollinschristian.com/divisions/thomasnelson/ Lara Casey: http://laracasey.com PowerSheets by Cultivate What Matters:  https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/ Mary Kay:  http://www.marykay.com “I Got to Have Cancer”:  http://dawnbarton.com/i-got-to-have-cancer/ “The One Thing” by Gary Keller:  https://www.the1thing.com “Inside the Mind of a Champion” (Dawn would listen starting at 9:51 and going about 5 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0tUqUnKjpA&t=725s “How To Build Your Vision From the Ground Up:  Q&A with Bishop T.D. Jakes and Steven Furtick:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVGk_jwyBXI&t=4070s “Revisionist History Podcast with Malcolm Gladwell”:  http://revisionisthistory.com/ Craigg Roeschel's “Leadership Podcast”:   https://www.craiggroeschel.com/leadershippodcast

Do you feel like you are missing out on the joy in life? Perhaps you are battling a serious illness or struggling in a strained relationship — or maybe everything is great, but you recognize you're not fully embracing the blessings surrounding you. Whether you are barely hanging on or just need an extra boost in life, this episode is here to show you how to find unstoppable, unshakable joy in the midst of even the hardest stories. In this episode, Mary talks with author Dawn Barton as the two dig into Dawn's brand new book - Laughing Through the Ugly Cry… And Finding Unstoppable Joy. Even though pain is an emotion with which she is all too familiar, Dawn is known for her humor and perspective even in the midst of the most unfathomable circumstances. In this episode, Dawn opens up about the adversity and heartbreak she's experienced, how those circumstances have enabled her to know God in a more profound way, and her mindset of faith not making things easy, but rather making things possible. After listening, you will: Be encouraged to face adversity with humor and faith, To mindfully seek joy no matter how bleak the circumstances may appear, and To use the heartbreak you face to know God and experience joy in a more vibrant way. If you are ready to laugh through the ugly cry, make sure to tune into this powerful episode. Follow Dawn here! https://www.instagram.com/dawnrbarton/?hl=en Snag her book here! http://dawnbarton.com/

Today I'm talking with Lara Casey, owner of Cultivate What Matters and the creator of products like PowerSheets® Intentional Goal Planner, Write the Word® journals, and the Cultivated Homeschool Planner® to help you make what matters happen, right where you are. PowerSheets® is the tool that helped me build a six-figure business that supports my life!     Lara Casey is a mom to three (one through the gift of adoption), a grateful wife, and a believer in the impossible. (She and her husband, Ari, have quite the story)!  Lara is passionate about helping people get unstuck, unrushed, and living on purpose instead of by accident. To help with those things, she created PowerSheets®, a grace-filled goal setting planner, Write the Word® journals, and founded Southern Weddings Magazine a decade ago. You can read her whole story in her first book, “Make It Happen: Surrender Your Fear, Take the Leap, Live On Purpose.” You can also join Lara on her weekly Facebook Lives, on her blog, or in-person at the Making Things Happen conference. Lara loves the women she works alongside each day, the smell of white lilies, getting her hands dirty in the garden, exploring local farms, and living in Chapel Hill, NC!   Join us as we discuss: Tangible ways you can get to know yourself through active introspection How to stay inspired when creativity becomes your job The expectations of owning a multi-million dollar business versus the reality How to start something when you have no idea how What it really means to live an intentional life The defining moment that caused Lara's life to pivot One strength that ensures your success What Lara is most excited about for the new 2020 PowerSheets® and her favorite cover Seeking God and running a debt-free, multi-million dollar, business with faith based values How PowerSheets® can help transform your life And so much more!   Lara Casey: https://laracasey.com/ Lara's Book: Make it Happen: Surrender Your Fear. Take the Leap. Live On Purpose.: https://amzn.com/0529101505 Lara's Book: Cultivate: A Grace-Filled Guide to Growing an Intentional Life: https://amzn.com/0718021665 Cultivate Your Life Podcast with Lara Casey:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cultivate-your-life-with-lara-casey/id1446902533?mt=2 Cultivate What Matters (note, this is my affiliate link, meaning I may receive a small percentage of any sale):  https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1261240&u=1873069&m=62537&urllink=&afftrack= PowerSheets (note this is my affiliate link, meaning I may receive a small percentage of any sale):  https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1435218&u=1873069&m=62537&urllink=&afftrack= The entire Cultivate What Matters 2020 Product Guide (note this is my affiliate link, meaning I may receive a small percentage of any sale):  https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1433440&u=1873069&m=62537&urllink=&afftrack= More information on what's contained inside PowerSheets (note, this is my affiliate link, meaning I may receive a small percentage of any sale):  https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1426279&u=1873069&m=62537&urllink=&afftrack= Write the Word Journals (note this is my affiliate link, meaning I may receive a small percentage of any sale):  https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1412226&u=1873069&m=62537&urllink=&afftrack= Pensacola New Journal:  http://pnj.com Southern Weddings Magazine:  http://southernweddings.com/ Making Things Happen Conference:  https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1254964&u=1873069&m=62537&urllink=&afftrack= Cultivate Your Year Live:  https://shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1385790&u=1873069&m=62537&urllink=&afftrack= Episode Seven with Dawn Barton:   https://apple.co/2o4gSvf  C12 Christian Business Peer Advisory Groups:  https://www.c12group.com/ “Traction:  Get a Grip On Your Business” by Gino Wickman:  https://amzn.to/2pmVrGe “Rhythms of Renewal” by Rebekah Lyons:  https://www.amazon.com/Rhythms-Renewal-Rebekah-Lyons/dp/1799711323 Join me in my FREE private Facebook community, the All-In entrepreneur: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theallinentrepreneur/   Connect with me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ritagoodroe 

You know that taking action is necessary to achieve your goals. especially as an entrepreneur. But if you've found yourself struggling to stay in action — especially when things get hard — you are going to love this episode where I'm breaking down the 3 things you need to do to be unstoppable and achieve all of those goals.   This episode is for you if you want to learn:     My biggest takeaways from episode 7 where I interviewed Dawn Barton   Three immediately implementable actions you can take NOW to achieve success What it really means to decide The thing that must be in place for you to be committed to your goals so that you achieve them no matter what How I signed seven clients in one month The actions I took to get me to my #1 priority goal Two things that easily highlight your true priority The one simple perspective shift that allowed my client to fill her retreat  If you pass the commitment test when it comes to your goal   Let's dive in!   E-mail me with YOUR decision (send a voice recording as an attachment if possible - keep it to 30 seconds and remember to include your name, business name, who you help and what you do):  feedback@ritamademedoit.com   Schedule a complimentary clarity call with me here:  https://RitaMadeMeDoit.as.me/claritycall    Join me in my FREE private Facebook community, the All-In entrepreneur: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theallinentrepreneur/   Connect with me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/ritagoodroe    Links: Grand Rapids Coffee Roasters:  https://www.grandrapidscoffee.com/  Unstoppable Momentum Coffee:  https://www.grandrapidscoffee.com/store/mail-order/home/380-unstoppable.html : Rita's favorite mug:  https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm3NgkmAq2g/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link  Dawn Barton:  http://dawnbarton.com/  Highlander:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Highlander_(film)  National Speakers Association:  https://www.nsaspeaker.org/  Lara Casey:  http://www.laracasey.com  Cultivate What Matters:  http://cultivatewhatmatters.com 

Two years ago Dawn Barton was a top ten sales director for one of the world's biggest direct sales brands. Her picture was on a billboard in Times Square and her team was closing in what would prove to be over a million in sales for the year – placing them among only a handful of women in company history to achieve that milestone. All this, despite a steady beat of personal challenges through recent years, including unimaginable heartache and stage 3 breast cancer.   Today, Dawn is an author, a speaker, an entrepreneur and a mentor, empowering women in their professional and personal lives. Her extraordinary journey has also made her a self-proclaimed Joyologist. Having achieved happiness and success in even her darkest days, Dawn believes in the power of finding joy through difficulty; each obstacle should not be cause to quit, but rather another reason to be successful.   In today's episode, we're diving into: Dawn's new book, “Laughing Through the Ugly Cry”  The calling she received to become an author Going all-in on your goals and how doing this helped Dawn to build a seven-figure business in direct sales The mindset shift Dawn made to skyrocket herself to quickly become a top ten sales director for one of the world's biggest direct sales brands Dawn's favorite tools to keep her mindset empowered and prioritize self-care, even during the toughest season of her life And so much more! Dawn Barton: WWW.DAWNBARTON.COM Dawn Barton Instagram:  http://www.instagram.com/DAWNRBARTON Dawn Barton Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/dawnrbarton    The Fishhouse:  https://fishhousepensacola.com/ “Laughing Through the Ugly Cry”:  http://dawnbarton.com/writer/ Thomas Nelson Harper Collins:  https://www.harpercollinschristian.com/divisions/thomasnelson/ Lara Casey: http://laracasey.com PowerSheets by Cultivate What Matters:  https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/ Mary Kay:  http://www.marykay.com “I Got to Have Cancer”:  http://dawnbarton.com/i-got-to-have-cancer/ “The One Thing” by Gary Keller:  https://www.the1thing.com “Inside the Mind of a Champion” (Dawn would listen starting at 9:51 and going about 5 minutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0tUqUnKjpA&t=725s “How To Build Your Vision From the Ground Up:  Q&A with Bishop T.D. Jakes and Steven Furtick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVGk_jwyBXI&t=4070s “Revisionist History Podcast with Malcolm Gladwell”:  http://revisionisthistory.com/ Craigg Roeschel's “Leadership Podcast”:   https://www.craiggroeschel.com/leadershippodcast

This week on the podcast I am so so thrilled to introduce you to Dawn Barton. I met Dawn this year at the Spring Making Things Happen conference and let me tell you, Dawn is not a person you meet without a story to tell.  She is so full of joy (which made her a must-have for the podcast right?) but more than that, she has a story that needs to be shared and I am honored that she is sharing it with us this week on the podcast.  From being a million dollar direct sales producer to leaving it all behind to pursue a calling she felt unqualified for, Dawn is going to share her journey of ups and downs and how she decided to choose JOY through her toughest days.   Listen to today's episode at shuntagrant.com/83 for show notes and links referenced, including how you can get connected with Dawn!   Don't forget to let me know that you are listening by tagging me on Instagram @shuntagrant (instragram.com/shuntagrant).  Today's episode is sponsored by Purposeful Pursuits, my group coaching program giving you exclusive access to the guidance, community and accountability you've been longing for.  If you're ready to stop feeling so stretched thin, unorganized, easily distracted sign up to learn more at shuntagrant.com/together.  Access to the group is by invite only so sign up today for more information at shuntagrant.com/together.