Podcast appearances and mentions of jessica honegger

In this inspiring episode of The Collide Podcast, host Willow Weston sits down with Jessica Honegger, the powerhouse behind Noonday Collection and the author of Imperfect Courage. Jessica shares her incredible journey of how God transformed her personal struggles into a thriving business that now provides dignified work to vulnerable communities around the world. Starting from a place of unexpected need, Jessica took a leap of faith that would not only change her life but also impact thousands of others. We dive deep into her story of overcoming fear, embracing the curvy and unpredictable path to success, and how her faith fueled the courage to pursue a purpose bigger than herself. Connect with Jessica Honegger on her website or on Instagram. Let's be friends! Check out Collide's website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspo and a fun peek into our ministry. Plus, subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Collide! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to The Collide Podcast and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue to bring you inspiring stories of faith and transformation. Collide Resources Our Go Ahead Bible study empowers women to experience the extraordinary and Divine in their everyday lives. We all have big dreams and big goals, but we often get held back by our own self-doubt. But God wants to use you just as you are. Dig into our amazing resource, 5 Exercises to Help you do Amazing Things to help you confront the fear that holds you back, and to say “yes” to God doing amazing things in your life.  For so many of us, when we go through tough times, when our prayers have not yet been answered, when we see our worst fears coming true, we can have a very hard time finding God. Our 6 Places to Go Looking for God guide will help you look for, find, and experience God, and we're confident that by using it, you will be refreshed in your faith, challenged to grow in your relationship with God, and experience God's presence in new and life-giving ways.

HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY TO THE HAPPY HOUR! On today's episode I celebrated TEN YEARS with my good friend, Jessica Honegger. Jess is no stranger to the show and you may know her as the founder of Noonday Collection. We look over the last tens years and reminisce on friendships, parenting, ministry life, and The Happy Hour podcast began! You'll hear how Jess contributed in teaching me the importance of vulnerability and repairing relationships, and the amazing growth that comes from entering those hard spaces. I'm so thankful all of you choose to listen every week! We love celebrating ten years of The Happy Hour with you! Thanks for listening and sharing with a friend! SHOW LINKS:-Noonday Collection -Why Can't I Get It Together -Jamie Ivey Book Club -Arrows by Bethel -Covenant of Water-It Wasn't Roaring it Was Weeping-Ardent Locket-Cutting for StoneIf I Don't Laugh I'll Cry

Listen in as we have an engaging chat with the inspiring Jessica Honegger, an award-winning social entrepreneur and the founder of Noonday Collection, a lifestyle brand that provides opportunities for those living in more vulnerable conditions. She talks about her family, her experience as a mom of three, and how this led to the creation of her brand ambassador program. Jessica speaks passionately about making fair trade fashion more accessible and the power of work she learned from her experience in Kenya. We also discuss her bestselling book, Imperfect Courage, and how she inspires others to step outside of their comfort zone. Lastly, we explore the importance of getting out of our comfort zone with Jessica, how her own story of postpartum depression led to encouraging women worldwide, and the impacts of the 2020 shutdowns. Listen in for an insightful conversation full of encouragement, resilience, and laughter. In this episode, we discuss: Jessica's journey as a social entrepreneur and the creation of her brand ambassador program.  Her experience with adoption, specifically her son from Rwanda, and how it has influenced her parenting and her business.  How her passion for fair trade and her experience in Kenya inspired her to combat exploitive labor and poverty through Noonday Collection.  Jessica's bestselling book, "Imperfect Courage," and her mission to encourage others to step outside their comfort zone. The impacts of the 2020 shutdowns and how it has led to increased anxiety and depression. Resources from this Episode: Healthy By Heather Brown Membership: https://www.mylifewellloved.com/product/healthy-by-heather-brown-memberships/ Follow Heather on Instagram:  https://instagram.com/healthybyheatherbrown Follow Jessica on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jessicahonegger Imperfect Courage by Jessica Honegger: https://urlgeni.us/amzn/Jessica The Going Scared Podcast with Jessica Honegger: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-going-scared-podcast-with-jessica-honegger/id1333553774 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.

Toni Collier had the chance to have a conversation with her good friend Jessica Honegger, founder of Noonday. They talk about trauma, trauma being felt as pain, and that pain being experienced alone. When we wonder how in the world we feel seen, soothed, safe, and secure, it's through community that we find people that will look us in the eye and say, “I'm not leaving the room.” Jessica also shares a really traumatic story of her son almost drowning. She also speaks to perseverance, and how perseverance is practicing letting God love the parts we really despise. This episode will help you figure out how to heal those parts that you despise, how to welcome those aspects into your life, and how to allow them to experience freedom.Links:Author of Imperfect CourageLinks to connect with Jessica:Personal Instagram | Going Scared Podcast | Website: https://www.jessicahonegger.com/Noonday Collection Instagram | Shop the CollectionSponsor a child with Africa New LifeLinks to connect with Toni: Personal Instagram | Broken Crayons Instagram | FacebookWebsite: https://www.tonijcollier.com/Purchase NEW Book: Brave Enough to be Broken

During the Covid pandemic, 150 million people were pushed back into global poverty and 20 million girls left the classroom, many to never return again. For companies like Noonday Collection and Sseko Designs, continuing to provide economic opportunities for the communities they have been supporting for over a decade became even more critical - and the best way to do it was by doing it together.In this week's episode, Jenni talks with Jessica Honegger, founder of Noonday Collection, and Liz Bohannon, founder of Sseko Designs. Jessica and Liz recently went through a merger & acquisition process and are now serving as co-owners of Noonday Collection. Noonday Collection works with over 30 artisan businesses and over 2500 artisan partners around the world, and has funded a million dollars of adoptions for families in the US.Jess and Liz share the mission and values that drive them, their passion for collaboration over competition, how going forward together was better for both of them, and what it means to now have a stunt-double business partner.They also answer questions about how they merged cultures, how coaching helped them work through the change, and why keeping short accounts and giving generous assumptions are critical to their day-to-day success. Jess and Liz model what healthy, God-honoring leadership looks like and what it looks like to collaborate, not compete, as they lean into the best of each other.Connect with NoondayUse your purchasing power for good by shopping ethically at www.noondaycollection.com (check out their new coffee!) and learn more on Instagram and FacebookYour Next StepFor a next step, check out our 4Sight Women in Leadership Coaching Intensive. This 6 month virtual coaching experience is designed to help women thrive in their leadership and navigate complexity with wisdom and confidence. Next intensive starts February 2023, and guys - there are women on your teams who would love to be part of this and we encourage you to share it with them! Registration and early bird pricing is open now. Come join us for the encouragement, practical tools and skills you need to lead in challenging times.We need your help to get the Lead Culture podcasts in front of more leaders! There are three simple things you can do that truly help us: Review us on Apple podcasts Subscribe - we're available wherever you listen to podcasts. Share - let your friends know about the podcast by sharing your favorite episode on social media!

My guests this week are Jessica Honegger and Liz Bohannon. Jessica is the author of Imperfect Courage and founder of the socially conscious fashion brand Noonday Collection. Liz is the founder of Sseko Designs, an ethical fashion brand that works to educate and empower women. She is also the newly named chief growth officer of Noonday Collection. Today we're talking about the merge heard around the fair trade world that happened this summer when Noonday Collection and Sseko Designs came together. Jessica and Liz have been on the show before, but today's conversation will be extra special. 6:05 – Jessica 201 Jessica's company is a one-stop fully ethical shop that creates opportunities for artisans living in some of the world's most vulnerable places. She is a mom of three and has a book, a podcast and a love of queso and margaritas. 7:20 – Liz 201 She joined Noonday and is working to grow the company's global artisan impact and community of entrepreneurs in the U.S. Liz believes every girl should have the opportunity to learn and to lead. She has three young boys and also loves queso and margaritas. 17:22 – Counterculture Liz and Jessica are living counter culturally by working together instead of competing against each other. They spent many hours having difficult conversations about how to merge their businesses. Their business cares for women around the world. 32:23 – Going into business together Long ago, I felt like Liz and Jessica should go into business together but never told them. Their work is a beautiful testament to who they are. 40:35 – A faithful, consistent partner 11 years ago, Liz hired Agnes “Aggie” Netunze, of Uganda, as an intern. She later became the company's general manager. Aggie has been the most faithful, consistent work partner Liz has ever had. Aggie is now the majority owner of Sseko Uganda. 46:16 – Running a business with purpose Liz and Jessica are leaning into their shared purpose. They are using business to create opportunities for women by staying curious and gritty and open. FEATURED QUOTES Every girl should have the opportunity to learn and to lead. – Liz This is why women should run the world. You can do hard things. – Liz Our business is what cares for so many women around the world. – Jessica You don't know what God is doing. Someday we'll get to see the full picture. – Jessica CONNECT: https://mollystillman.noondaycollection.com/  https://www.jessicahonegger.com/ http://lizbohannon.co/ Thank you to our partners of the show! Are you looking to clean up your household cleaning products this year? MamaSuds would like to help! The best way is to simply start with one product. Every time you run out of a specific cleaning product, replace it with a non-toxic one. Another tip, purchase a product that has multiple uses. The MamaSuds Collection has many multiple use products (castile soap or the toilet bombs are just a few!). Their blog has lots of great tips and a castile soap recipe that you can print and make a lot of your own effective cleaners! Give them a try at www.mamasuds.com and don't forget to use the coupon code MOLLY for 15% off your order! I'd like to thank our other partner of the show and that's Tradlands. Tradlands is an INCREDIBLE sustainable fashion brand that believes in clothing that you can live in NOW and love forever. Clothing that not only makes you feel like your best self, but also fits in a way that flatters. Their gorgeous dresses, pants, tops, and more are designed to move with you throughout your busy days. Their Nico dress is my dress in a love language —not only does it have sleeves, but also POCKETS and you know how I feel about dresses with pockets. I love how comfortable and stylish each piece - and they come in colors like classic neutrals or vibrant hues. One of the things I love most about Tradlands is their focus on sustainability and creating small batch clothing that lasts… they never over produce what they make and focus on only the highest quality materials. And you know how much I love supporting small businesses, too. Check them out at https://tradlands.com/businesswithpurpose and use the code MOLLY20 for 20% off!

“I want people to hear and know that you don't have to be afraid of ruptures (in a relationship). When you rupture and you're committed to repairing, what is built on the other side of that is actually more powerful, more intimate, and more committed.”We are continuing our Collaboration Over Competition series, and my guests today are no strangers to The Happy Hour. Jessica Honegger and Liz Forkin Bohannon recently merged their two awesome companies together! Jessica is the founder of Noonday Collection and Liz is the founder of Sseko Designs. On this episode, we talk about what that process and decision was like for them, being that their companies were each other's competition in the ethical fashion space. We cover a lot in our conversation. Like how Liz moved to Uganda with a passion and desire to build a community and gain a deeper understanding about issues impacting women and girls living in extreme poverty. And how Jessica believes that relationships are a part of who we are all created to be.  Jessica talked about how she wanted Liz to come on her podcast and how it was not an easy decision to invite Liz into her space where she would talk about her company. We talk about jealousy, not valuing each other's decisions, and the power of merging their companies for collaboration, not competition. Together Liz and Jessica really care about global poverty and cleaning up the fashion supply chain, and I'm excited for you to hear from them today! Connect with JamieFacebook //  Instagram // YouTubeGET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jessica Honegger and Liz Bohannon, Founders of Noonday Collection and Sseko Designs, to talk about how to know if you are working for your identity or from it, the costly measures these women are taking to honor all image-bearers in the global fashion supply chain, and how recognizing that you “house the glory of God” can free you to make decisions.Links Mentioned:Noonday CollectionSseko DesignsJessica HoneggerJessica Honegger on TwitterJessica Honegger on LinkedInJessica Honegger on InstagramLiz BohannonLiz Bohannon on LinkedInLiz Bohannon on InstagramEpisode 118 with Jessica HoneggerPraxisBrené BrownEvery Moment HolyThe Soul of ShameThe Life We're Looking ForMy Tech-Wise LifePrayers in the Night

Do you view other moms as collaborators or competitors? Whether it's our achievements or our difficulties we often compare ourselves to other moms rather than come alongside them (or even celebrate them - gasp!).   My guests this week say it this way -  “[we] are committed to choosing collaboration over competition and running far from that scarcity mentality that there's just not enough at the table. Instead, we're just building a bigger table.”  Jessica is the founder of Noonday Collections and her business partner Liz Bohannon founded Sseko and they are joining forces to become the world's largest fair-trade fashion selling brand. They encourage us that joining together as moms doesn't deplete our resources but actually multiplies them.  Connect with Liz & Jessica:  Website:  https://www.noondaycollection.com  https://ssekodesigns.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/noondaycollection https://www.facebook.com/ssekodesigns  Instagram:  @jessicahonegger   @lizbohannon  @noondaycollection @ssekodesigns Twitter: @noondaystyle  Links Mentioned:   Become an Ambassador! (Get a heart to heart necklace AND join Liz, Jessica and I for a virtual happy hour!!) Sign up here and in the drop down menu on how you were connected select “Don't Mom Alone”.  Noonday Collection https://www.noondaycollection.com   The Best of You: Break Free From Painful Patterns, Mend Your Past, and Discover Your True Self in God by Dr. Alison Cook Related Episodes: Winning Together as Co-Laborers :: Heather MacFadyen[Ep 367] Be Vulnerable, Find Your People :: Jennie Allen [Ep 354] Relationships You Need to Be the Mom You Want to Be :: Heather MacFadyen [Ep 341] Friendship is Hard :: Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston [Ep 350]  Featured Sponsors:  Find links to this week's sponsors and unique promo codes at dontmomalone.com/sponsors.  Moms making a difference: join our bakery project. Click here to contribute to our goal of raising $12,400 to equip a bakery for 125 women in Guatemala.

This week on the Going Scared Podcast, join Jessica Honegger and Liz Bohannon as they share their exciting journey that led them to merging their companies. Share in the exciting news as Noonday Collection and Sseko Designs come together to build a one-stop shop for all the ethically-made products and impact you could ever need! Jessica and Liz share their stories, hardships, friendship and the vulnerability that brought them to where they are today and invite you to join them in this new chapter. Collaboration over competition wins every time!

If we can shift from complaining and grumbling, it will shift the way people view us. Hear from Jennie and Jessica Honegger as they talk about the importance of what we talk about and how we can find hope and joy in choosing to focus on what is good.Download the friend guide PDF: jennieallen.comBecome one of our texties by texting the word PODCAST to 214-225-6267Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/madeforthis

I'm talking with two of my dearest friends, Ann Voskamp and Jessica Honegger, about deep vulnerability within friendships. We are sharing about dealing with lies and past wounds, confession, and the power of “staying in the room” with our safe people.Find Ann's book "WayMaker" here: https://www.amazon.com/WayMaker-Finding-Youve-Always-Dreamed/dp/0310352193Get Jessica's book "Imperfect Courage" here: https://www.amazon.com/Imperfect-Courage-Purpose-Leaving-Comfort/dp/0735291292/Grab the Noonday Find Your People Friendship Bracelet Bundle here: https://shoppe.ifgathering.com/products/find-your-people-friendship-bracelet-bundleDownload the free book club guide PDF here: jennieallen.comGet your copy of Find Your People: findyourpeoplebook.com Pine Cove is a Christ-centered life-changing investment in your child's future through a week of outdoor adventure and fun with a purpose! Check out their newest camp at pinecove.com/springs! Use the code: JENNIE250 for $250 off a first-time overnight, youth camp registration.

Do you struggle to fit community into your busy life as an entrepreneur? Author and Co-CEO of Noonday Collection Jessica Honegger says that while the path of entrepreneurship can be lonely, we can choose to create connections through vulnerability and trust. Through her story, she'll share how to make fear your friend so you can step out of your comfort zone and into your purpose while maintaining meaningful relationships to support you along the way.

Today we are clearing up myths about codependency (Hint: it's not a mental health diagnosis) and discovering what healthy dependency looks like. Brittney Moses is a mental health advocate and former self proclaimed “codependent”. In today's episode, you will learn first hand how to recognize the signs that you may be in a codependent pattern and then discover the boundaries necessary to achieve healthy dependency instead. Show Links  — To learn more about Brittney's work: https://brittneyamoses.com/ — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/ Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/

Do you take charge and make snap decisions or do you pause and weigh your options carefully? Are you able to stop and consider your emotions before expressing them? Are you unsure what you do? Tune into today's show where leadership consultant Stacey Harris walks us through the DISC and EQ assessments. Both of these assessments give us a baseline understanding of how we make decisions, process emotions, and relate to others. Stacey will help us understand a crucial fact - if we don't have a solid base of self-awareness, our emotional intelligence can never truly develop, and our relationships will suffer for it!  Show Links — To receive a discount on the DISC and EQ assessments, sign up for Jessica's email list at: https://noondaycollection.us7.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=55f5693d392126bd8fcb22f53&id=bc8d8f3d6c — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/ Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/

Any parent who wants their children to flourish would love an instruction manual. In this 5th episode of our Know Thyself series, Jessica is joined by Dr. Dan Siegel,  the founder of interpersonal neurobiology, who provides us with something far more important than a parental playbook. As it turns out, the best predictor of a child's ability to flourish as an adult is not what happened to his parents as children, but rather how his/her parents made sense of those childhood experiences. Today Dr. Siegel explains how developing "Mindsight" - his own coined term - and making sense of our own story is key to becoming parents that will have a positive lasting impact on our children.  Show Links — To learn more about Dr. Siegel and to access his clinical courses and assessments : https://drdansiegel.com/ — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/ Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/  

Holiday Gift Guide is HERE! We held our very first live podcast show for our annual Holiday Gift Guide and it was absolutely wonderful! I was joined by my cohosts Jessica Honegger and Jena Holliday to share about 13 incredible small businesses that we think you should shop from this holiday season. Every single vendor has some kind of discount to offer our listeners so grab a pen and paper and get ready to check off your shopping list! Connect with Jamie Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // YouTube GET ALL THE LINKS FROM THE SHOW HERE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The amount of paths you can take to self awareness can be daunting, which is why it's great to have a guide as you take the first steps. Today's guest, Rich Villodas, is passionate about this journey - he's an expert in emotional intelligence and the tricky process of examining our perceptions and how family of origin scripts can influence our thought patterns, both positive and negative. Author of The Deeply Formed Life, Rich will explain how we can harness a tool called the genogram to identify the stories we tell ourselves about our family of origin, and how scripture tells us that deep self reflection is a critical step to our goal of spiritual wholeness.     Show Links — For more on Rich's work and for links to his books: https://www.richvillodas.com/ — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/   Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/

Are you an introvert or extrovert? Do you gather information using primarily your senses or using intuition? Do you make decisions using data and logic or looking at the decision  "from the inside”? Do you prefer to keep your options open or have matters settled? We cover all of this and more today in our interview with Myers-Briggs expert Tanja Hinterstoisser. She'll provide expert insight on the relationship between the 4 dynamics measured in one of the most tried and true personality tests around and how knowing our type can help us understand ourselves and others.  Show Links — The Official Myers-Briggs Test (Not Sponsored): Myers-Briggs Assessment — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/ Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/

The practice of journaling enables our brains and bodies to collaborate so that we can reflect, process, and remember differently. Listen in as Shauna Niequist, best selling author of Present over Perfect, offers practical ways to work out our thoughts, feelings, ideas, and worries on paper so that we can appreciate our present and look forward to our future. Show Links — To read more of Shauna's work and to purchase her new guided journal of Present Over Perfect: https://www.shaunaniequist.com/ — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/ Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/  

When you start to feel anxious or fearful, do you pause and reflect on why you're feeling those emotions? Or, do you go to your pantry, grab your guilty pleasure snack, and watch Netflix until you drift asleep? The passive tendency to do the latter is what Alison Cook - psychologist, speaker, and author of Boundaries For Your Soul - exposes as the primary cause of why so many of us are trapped in a sense of overwhelm. Tune in as Alison helps us turn our overwhelming thoughts and feelings into our greatest allies. Show Links
 — For more on Alison's work and to purchase her book: https://www.alisoncookphd.com/ — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/ Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/  

Jordan Raynor sits down with Jessica Honegger, Founder of Noonday Collection, to talk about what dignified work looks like practically, what the shame Adam and Eve experienced after the Fall has to do with courage and our work, and how prayer and Sabbath can help us “relax into the goodness of God.”Links Mentioned:Noonday CollectionJessica HoneggerJessica Honegger on TwitterJessica Honegger on LinkedInJessica Honegger on InstagramImperfect CourageThe Going Scared PodcastFood for the Hungry InternationalAndy Crouch: Playing GodAndy Crouch: Strong and WeakCurt Thompson: The Soul of DesireMark Comer: Live No LiesJordan RaynorJordan Raynor's Bookshelf

Hannah and Maggie wrap up their conversation with Jessica Honegger, the founder and co-CEO of the socially conscious fashion brand Noonday Collection and author of Imperfect Courage. Her brand was launched as a fundraiser 10 years ago but soon grew into a multi-million-dollar business. In part two, Jessica shares the company culture at Noonday Collection, what makes her heart beat wildly inside her chest, and the importance of linked prosperity.

When it comes to friendships and relationships, would you describe yourself as anxious and fearful of rejection or unresponsive and fearful of connection? If you would like to move towards feeling more confident, secure, and safe in your friendships and relationships, then this episode is for you! To kick off our Know Thyself series, we bring back expert psychiatrist Dr. Curt Thompson who guides us on a path towards secure attachment and leaves us feeling known.   Show Links
 — For more on Dr. Thompson's work, writing, and speaking: https://curtthompsonmd.com/ — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/ Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/  

Jessica is back from a break and excited to introduce you to the Know Thyself series, launching this Wednesday! Tune in to hear the inspiration behind this series and get a preview of the great conversations in store.   Show Links
 — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/ Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/

We sat down with our friend Jessica to have a sort of end-of-year check-in. Jessica Honegger is the founder and co-CEO of Noonday Collection, a wildly successful ethically-sourced, artisan-supporting jewelry and accessories company, and she shares openly and vulnerably what 2021 has looked like for Noonday. The way that she leads with confidence and with honesty is incredibly encouraging, and we just know Jessica's wisdom with bless you. In this conversation, we talk about: Adjusting to a new normal as we head in 2022 Refocusing our vision, remembering that the world needs us to walk alongside it Hearing from God And how living on mission really means you aren't living for the outcome. As we all start to dream about 2022, we pray this episode gives you courage to recognize the feelings from 2021 and bravery to step into 2022, sowing seeds that will have Kingdom impact. We're on your team, cheering you on, forever. If Team GATG can do anything for you, please let us know by emailing Brenna at podcast@goandtellgals.com. God is mighty in you today, sister.

This week, Hannah and Maggie welcome Jessica Honegger, the founder of Noonday Collection, a social impact brand of jewelry and accessories made by artisans in vulnerable communities. In part one, Jessica shares the inspiration for starting her company, how she overcame her fears when she became a leader, and why we should take off our "bubble wrap”.

Jessica Honnegger is the founder of Noonday Collection, a fair-trade jewelry company that partners with artisans across the globe to create unique and hand-made pieces of jewelry. She and Noonday work to empower women from a wide variety of communities and cultures to create their own, thriving businesses by partnering with Noonday as an artisan or ambassador. Jessica lives in Austin with her husband and children. We chatted about: Her book Imperfect Courage - how did God lead her to this phrase and what does it mean Why it's important for us to let go of shame (and how we can do it better) Building a culture of collaboration - how she's done it at Noonday and how she would encourage leaders to do the same Jalia, a Ugandan jewelry maker - and how the story of Noonday unfolded What imperfect courage looks like in her life RIGHT now Encouragement for a listener who is discouraged today in their calling based off their current life circumstances

As we close our Decide Don't Slide series, today we turn our minds to spiritual questions like, "Is God good?" and, "Can I believe in God even when there is so much suffering?"   To consider these questions, and many others, Jessica is welcoming her friend Tish Harrison Warren to the show. Tish is a priest in the Anglican Church in North America and is the author of Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life and Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work, or Watch, or Weep.  Show Links
 — For more on Tish's work: tishharrisonwarren.com — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/ Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/

Be honest, how are you feeling about heading back to the office? Does it feel like it used to, or are you facing yet another season of introspection and change? So many of us are asking these questions and considering how our lives and lifestyles may be emerging differently. To give us some much needed perspective on navigating the workforce is Christine Tao. Christine is the co-founder & CEO at Sounding Board, a Silicon Valley startup redefining how organizations develop their leaders. In addition, she has written a white paper on how COVID-19 is impacting women in the workforce. Christine and Jessica will look at where we've been, where we're going, and how the workforce is being defined by a new generation of women. Show Links
 — For more on Christine's work: www.soundingboardinc.com — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/ Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/

If you're like most of us, the words “body confidence” might, at times, feel like a distant idea instead of a reality. Maybe you keep finding things about your body to “fix,” or you're just a bit self-conscious about stepping out of the Zoom window and into a swimsuit this summer. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone, and this episode is for you as we welcome Jess Connolly, author of the brand-new book Breaking Free from Body Shame. Today, Jess and Jessica talk very personally and candidly about body awareness, shame, and the many messages that the world (and our minds) give us about what beauty is–and how we can decide to work toward body respect after the pandemic. Show Links
 — For more on Jess Connolly: jessconnolly.com — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/ Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/

Some book titles just say it all. Ready for this one? The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry: Staying Emotionally Healthy and Spiritually Alive in Our Current Chaos. Who on earth doesn't need every page of that!? To talk about his book is author and pastor, John Mark Comer. Today, he and Jessica talk about what life in lockdown taught us about protecting our time–and what some of our newfound gains in rest and margin can teach us about living in the new normal. Show Links
 — For more on John Mark Comer: johnmarkcomer.com — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/ Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/

Do you have a hold on your financial life as we start heading back into the “normal” world? From loss of income to spending differently than we ever have, our budgets have been upended this past year. That's why this is a perfect time to check in with Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche. Tiffany is a financial educator and author. Most recently, she published a children's book, Happy Birthday Mali, teaching kids about appreciation and finances. And as if that wasn't enough, she created a financial movement that has helped over one million women worldwide collectively save more than $250 million and pay off over $200 million in debt. Today, Tiffany and Jessica catch up on how the last year has been, what we are learning about finances post-pandemic, and how we can give our kids some good financial wisdom. Show Links
 — For more on Tiffany's work: thebudgetnista.com — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/ Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/

As we enter the new, new-normal, are you finding yourself trying to make up for over a year of lost time? Are you pushing so hard that you kind of feel bad about hoping things would slow down again? You're not alone. As we transition to a post-pandemic world, we're all having to decide what we're happy to be done with and what the pandemic has taught us about priorities. To lend expertise to this conversation is Megan Hyatt Miller. Megan is the President and Chief Executive Officer at Michael Hyatt & Company. In addition, she is the co-host of the popular business podcast, Lead to Win as well as the co-author of Win at Work and Succeed at Life. Megan is committed to helping her team win at work and succeed at life while also delivering phenomenal results to their customers–and today she shares her secrets to success with Jessica and you! Show Links
 — For more on Megan's work: michaelhyatt.com — Head to Jessica Honegger's website for info on her book, newsletter, transcripts of Going Scared episodes, and more! https://jessicahonegger.com/ Jessica's Social IG- https://www.instagram.com/jessicahonegger/ FB — https://www.facebook.com/jessicahoneggerofficial T — https://twitter.com/jessicahonegger/ LI — https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicahonegger/

Today's guest is a woman who is admired by many, is truly courageous and leads her life, business and family with a value system that strives to make the world a better place. Jessica Honegger is the author of the book Imperfect Courage, founder and CEO of the socially conscious fashion brand, Noonday Collection and ... more »

The number one thing that stands in the way of the dreams that are in you is FEAR.  It is often in facing our fears and "going scared" that we find the most opportunity.  Joining us today as we dive into a conversation about finding your voice and kicking fear in the face is Jessica Honegger.  Jessica  is the founder and co-CEO of Noonday Collection, author of "Imperfect Courage", host of the Going Scared podcast and mom of three.  Jessica is passionate about encouraging others to leave comfort, go scared and to step into a life of impact.  

Entrepreneurship starts with a problem to be solved. We often think that a product needs to be created to solve that problem, but that is not always the case. In Jessica Honegger's case, her company when she invited women into her home to create a marketplace for talented artisans in Uganda as she and her husband were raising money to grow their family through adoption. Jessica continued gathering women together to buy these beautiful handmade goods, and the business took off. Today, Noonday Collection creates economic opportunity for over 4,000 artisans living in vulnerable communities around the world - partnering with over 2000 social entrepreneurs across the US, who are able to earn an income and make an impact.   Listen in as Ben and Jessica discuss the challenges of growing a business in the US while partnering with their artisans overseas, the power of an integrated mission in growing your brand, how leaning into your strengths as you courageously address your weaknesses can help you grow, and how partnering with like-valued people is the best way to win in the marketplace.

Challenger TakeawaysThe word “authentic” is an overused term in brand development today. Well some things just can't be fabricated. To succeed as a challenger brand, you have to tap into something the big guys can't … or won't. For Noonday, it's vulnerability, transparency, courage. “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” - Margaret MeadShow Highlights[02:15] Jessica as an “accidental entrepreneur”[03:45] The most transformational evening of Jessica's life[06:58] What the artisan's life looks like today[07:33] The global impact of Noonday Collection[07:52] The fears Jessica had to face[08:33] The power of gathering[09:35] Feeling cornered as a game-changer[10:45] Being a “stay-er”[11:52] The process to brand positioning[13:44] Vision of Noonday[14:00] The evolution of their vision & brand[15:30] Facing the competition[16:28] Dispelling the myths around the direct-sales model[18:31] Trusting her brand in the hands of other people (ambassadors)[19:43] Noonday's marketing plan now[20:55] Launching her book as a marketing tool [23:02] Aligning faith/Christianity with their brand  [25:33] Feeling liberated by boundaries[28:12] Getting their values/boundaries tested [28:25] Bringing Travis on as a partner[30:46] Keeping the mission alive day-to-day[33:16] When Jessica's “not feeling it,'' dealing with the pressure[34:57] Jessica's daily practice[35:54] Finding more stillness[36:42] What's next for Noonday - getting face-to-face with their ambassadors[38:30] Jessica's podcast as a marketing toolResources:Door No 3 WebsiteConnect with Prentice on LinkedInJessica Honegger LinkedInJessica Honegger WebsiteNoonday Collection WebsiteGoing Scared PodcastImperfect Courage Book

Our guest is Jessica Honegger, founder and Co-CEO of Noonday Collection, the fastest-growing fair trade accessories brand in the world. In this episode, Jessica recounts the story of Noonday Collection as an expression of the power of interdependence. Noonday was started almost accidentally as a way to fund international adoptions; grew through covenantal partnerships among its founding leaders in the U.S. and Africa; and evolved into a high-scale business using the B-Corp legal structure. Jessica and Andy discuss the turning points when courage cornered her; linking her prosperity to someone else's; being commissioned as a CEO and mother; and her lifelong commitment to the image-bearing spirit of entrepreneurship. Her story is about using her opportunity and privilege to create more opportunity and power for others.

Ethically sourced. Charitable. Fine jewelry. Those are three things I can get on board with! Saint Mae has been around for less than a year now, but they are making a splash in the diamond industry with their commitment to conscious creations of stunning designs. I first came across Saint Mae on Instagram and gave them a follow because 1) I loved their mission and, 2) the rings are basically the prettiest things I have ever seen. After getting to chat with the founder of the business, Carli, I'm even more on board with what Saint Mae is doing! To view the full show notes, continue reading here or visit my website: www.heartfelthippie.com In this episode, Carli is educating us on what conflict diamonds really are. Raise your hand if you've seen the movie ‘Blood Diamond' and that's basically the extent of your knowledge on this topic! Me too, friend, me too. Even if you haven't seen the movie, Carli is going to shed some light on what takes place in this industry and how diamond mining is harming our world. Did you know that diamond mining is extremely dangerous work taking place in primarily impoverished areas where workers (many of them children!) are exploited on a daily basis? Did you know that diamond mining is devastating our ecosystem because of how much earth has to be extracted to find one small little stone? I didn't! Carli is not just shedding light on the issues in the industry, but also on the solutions! I say this in nearly every episode, but it's true - there are SO many great solutions! Even if you're not in the market for purchasing a diamond ring anytime soon, chances are you will be at some point in your lifetime and that you know multiple people who will be, too. Here's your chance to get educated and make a difference by spreading the word! What's even better is that the solutions that Carli shares are actually more cost effective than traditional diamonds. That's right - you can help save people, the planet, and cash money when you support companies like Saint Mae. Have I convinced you yet?! You are going to be empowered, like I hope you always are, after listening to Carli talk about making a difference by voting with your dollar. I couldn't agree with her more when she says, “We have the power to change the industry.” PREACH! I cannot WAIT to tell my friends about Saint Mae who are getting engaged or hunting for their next piece of fine jewelry! Confession: I have totally shown hubby the Saint Mae page to give him some gift ideas for the future, and I'm not ashamed! I've also added Carli's hand-painted leather jackets to my wish list - check them out and you'll see why. If nothing else, make sure you check out the Saint Mae Insta page and give it a follow. Carli's design skills are off the chain and you're gonna love scrolling through her dreamy feed. Let us know what you thought of the show by leaving a rating or review on iTunes and by giving us a shout out on the socials! Ready, set, get enlightened! Links from the show: Saint Mae Website: http://shopsaintmae.com/ The Going Scared Podcast by Jessica Honegger: https://jessicahonegger.com/podcast/ Eterneva: https://www.eterneva.com/ Charity Water: https://my.charitywater.org/ One Girl: https://www.onegirl.org.au/ 1% For The Planet: http://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/ VOW: https://vowtoendchildmarriage.org/about/ Spell & The Gypsy Collective: https://shop.spelldesigns.com/ Start Something that Matters by Blake Mycoskie: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Something-Matters-Blake-Mycoskie/dp/0812981448 The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss: https://fourhourworkweek.com/ How I Built this with Guy Raz Podcast: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510313/how-i-built-this Kopari Beauty: https://koparibeauty.com/ Connect with Mackenzie: Instagram/Facebook: @theheartfelthippie Website: www.heartfelthippie.com Email: mackenzie.heartfelthippie@gmail.com Connect with Carli: Instagram: @saintmae_byderive Website: http://shopsaintmae.com/

Happy New Year to all! The start of the new year is often a time for reflection and nostalgia, as well as a time for dreaming and goal-setting. For this very special episode of the podcast, I've invited my very best friend to join me to process through all these happy thoughts and memories. We asked some of our dearest friends and devoted listeners to send us some questions that they would like to hear us answer together. Some of the questions were about the podcast and what we've learned this year, and some are more personal; some are serious and thoughtful questions, and some are extremely silly, just like us. I hope you get a kick out of this episode (because we sure had a fun time recording it!) and that we can give you some practical tips to start your 2019 off right. I also hope that this causes you to reflect a bit and maybe even go back to listen to some of the past episodes. I have found that I have gotten the most out of the interviews that I have listened to multiple times over - there's just too much good content to take in in one sitting! Justin and I are super excited to share with you and to have you get to know us better. We are big believers in vulnerability and big supporters of marriage, so we hope that you feel that through this conversation. I am also super excited for what's upcoming this year and all the awesome interviews I have in store for you. I am ready to make 2019 the best year evaaa and to help you to do the same. Bring it on, world! Links from the show: Episode #1 - Water Conservation with Jess: https://theheartfelthippie.wordpress.com/episode-1-water/ Episode #11 - Fair Trade Chocolate: https://theheartfelthippie.wordpress.com/episode-11-fair-trade-chocolate/ Episode #12 - Eco Eating: https://theheartfelthippie.wordpress.com/episode-12-eco-eating/ Episode #7 and Episode #10 - Poverty: https://theheartfelthippie.wordpress.com/episode-7-alleviating-poverty/ https://theheartfelthippie.wordpress.com/episode-10-african-development/ Episode #4 - Racism: https://theheartfelthippie.wordpress.com/episode-4-racism/ Episode #6 - Save the Bees: https://theheartfelthippie.wordpress.com/6-save-the-bees/ Episode #5 - Foster Care: https://theheartfelthippie.wordpress.com/episode-5-foster-care-and-adoption/ Episode #15 and #16 - Single Parenting: https://theheartfelthippie.wordpress.com/episode-15-single-parenting-part-2/ https://theheartfelthippie.wordpress.com/episode-16-intuitive-living/ Episode #3 - Agathos Athleisure: https://theheartfelthippie.wordpress.com/episode-notes/episode-3-ethical-clothing/ Episode #8 - Green Cleaning: https://theheartfelthippie.wordpress.com/episode-8-green-cleaning/ Chess Not Checkers by Mark Miller: https://www.amazon.com/Chess-Not-Checkers-Leadership-Performance/dp/1626563942 The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: https://www.amazon.com/Hate-U-Give-Angie-Thomas/dp/0062498533 What to Expect When You're Expecting by Heidi Murkoff: https://www.amazon.com/What-Expect-When-Youre-Expecting/dp/0761187480 Oklahoma State Football Coach's thoughts on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheGreat_Nate/status/1056438001365106688?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1056438001365106688&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sbnation.com%2Fcollege-football%2F2018%2F10%2F28%2F18033540%2Fmike-gundy-taylor-cornelius-rant The Going Scared Podcast with Jessica Honegger, Episode 36: https://jessicahonegger.com/podcast/episode-36-quit-trying-with-aaron-edelheit/ Strawbit: https://strawbit.com/ Burt's Bees Baby: https://www.burtsbeesbaby.com/ Connect with Mackenzie: Instagram and Facebook: @theheartfelthippie Website: www.heartfelthippie.com Email: mackenzie.heartfelthippie@gmail.com

What if there was a way to make the world a better place while you shop for cute jewelry and accessories that you love? Wait, you didn't know there already is?! You must not have heard of Noonday Collection before! Enter Emily. Emily Chappell is a wife, mom, educator, and Noonday ambassador. In this episode, Emily is telling us alllll about Noonday and more generally about being a conscious consumer. To view the full show notes, keep reading here or visit my website: www.heartfelthippie.com Noonday began 8 years ago when the founder, Jessica Honegger, was adopting internationally. Now, Jessica co-runs the largest fair trade, direct sales fashion brand in the world! This company is single-handedly changing the reputation of direct sales. It works like this: artisans across the globe living in marginalized communities make beautiful products, and then ambassadors in the US sell their products where there is a market for them, and both earn an income! Oh, and did I mention they are fair trade certified, a Certified B Corporation, and make their products out of recycled, natural materials? Emily actually got to witness all of this when she went to Peru with Noonday to visit some of the artisans, which she tells us all about in the show. Emily also explains why shopping ethically is important no matter where you're shopping from. She teaches us how we can be more conscious consumers, and how that doesn't automatically mean you need to quit shopping at your favorite stores. Rather, it can be as simple as checking where a product was made before purchasing it. When we as consumers increase the demand for ethically-made goods, we are going to make an impact on this world and the labor behind the label. If you are listening to this, you are most likely living in a well-established country, which means that you have a responsibility. How cool is it that we can take action in such fun ways as supporting companies like Noonday? You can also join in the fun by supporting Noonday and hosting a trunk show! Ask Emily how! With the holiday season here, we all know that this time is filled with shopping and gift-giving. As you listen to this episode, think about how you can make your purchases count for something that really matters. Have a Merry Christmas and wonderful holiday season, and now go check out Noonday! Links from the show: Noonday Collection: emilychappell.noondaycollection.com “Flourish” blog by Noonday Collection: https://blog.noondaycollection.com/ Going Scared Podcast by Jessica Honegger: https://jessicahonegger.com/podcast/ “Imperfect Courage” by Jessica Honegger: https://www.amazon.com/Imperfect-Courage-Purpose-Leaving-Comfort/dp/0735291292 Ten Thousand Villages: https://www.tenthousandvillages.com/ Noonday Wildflower Clutch: https://emilychappell.noondaycollection.com/shop/wildflower-clutch/ “Doctor Faustus” by Christopher Marlowe: https://www.amazon.com/Dr-Faustus-Dover-Thrift-Editions/dp/0486282082 “I'm Still Here” by Austin Channing Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Im-Still-Here-Dignity-Whiteness/dp/1524760854 “The Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?language=en Younique Makeup: https://www.youniqueproducts.com/products#.XBvoFf5Ki9Y Norwex window cloth: https://shopus.norwex.biz/en_US/customer/shop/product-detail/324147 Noonday Rustic Leather Tote: https://emilychappell.noondaycollection.com/shop/rustic-leather-tote/ Noonday Dainty Paper Bead Necklace: https://emilychappell.noondaycollection.com/shop/dainty-paper-bead-necklace/ Noonday Mod Marble Studs: https://emilychappell.noondaycollection.com/shop/mod-marble-studs/ Connect with Mackenzie: Instagram/Facebook: @theheartfelthippie Website: www.heartfelthippie.com Email: mackenzie.heartfelthippie@gmail.com Connect with Emily: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EmilyChappellNoonday/?ref=bookmarks Website: emilychappell.noondaycollection.com Email: emilyannechappell@gmail.com

Today Alisa talks with Jessica Honegger, the founder of Noonday Collection, the leading socially responsible fashion business, committed to creating meaningful opportunities across the globe. Together they talk about what it takes to do the oddly creative thing God nudges us to do as well as what it takes to fight the lies that either come against your mind or your body when pursuing you God-sized dream. If you want to be reminded you're not alone, that God wouldn't give you a dream that He won't fulfill and how to face your fears and do it anyways, this is the episode for you! Find out more about Noonday Collection Connect with Revelation Wellness  

If you've been in business for any amount of time-heck, if you've been living for any amount of time-you've encountered fear. We always think of fear as a bad sign. But in truth, fear is not a sign that we're doing something bad; it's a sign we're doing something bold. So many times in life fear can hold us back from doing the thing we're really meant to do. Just because you're good at something doesn't mean you don't get scared. When Fear Makes You Doubt Your Ability I was 10 years old the first time I realized I was a good runner-at the skate center of all places. It gave me incredible confidence as a 10-year-old to discover something I was naturally good at. It was this realization that led me to join the track team in middle and high school. Despite my natural running ability and the fact that I loved running, the strangest thing happened before every race. I got scared. I'm not talking about the normal "prerace butterflies." I mean, I was terrified. Being scared made me doubt my ability and made me want to quit. I would beg my coach to take me out of the race, and every time he made me go to the starting line. I love that about him. He made me do it anyway. You'd think that after running multiple events for multiple track meets over multiple years, I wouldn't have gotten scared anymore. But I always did. Then my coach did something that helped me change my focus and interrupt my thought pattern. At one of the track meets, I was begging him to take me out of the race, he looked me in the eyes, exasperated, and said, "Christy, will you just tell me one thing you like about yourself?" Confused, I answered him: "My blue eyes." "Great," he said. "Focus on that. I don't want you to think about the race, the other runners, or your time. Just focus on your blue eyes." Changing my focus from what I was scared about to what I was confident in was just enough to distract the fear out of me. Related: The Fear or Wisdom Filter Changing Your Focus to Overcome Fear Whether you choose to think about what you're scared of or what you're proud of, what you focus on will become magnified in your life. Focusing on what you're good at and what you're proud of will encourage you to get better. Focusing on fear causes you to stay back, give up, or play small. I was a good runner, but fear made me doubt my training, my track record and my natural ability. It doesn't matter how many accomplishments you've earned. The fear can get so loud in your head that it makes you doubt yourself. But here's the good news: You get to choose what you focus on. The thoughts you allow to enter your mind will change your entire experience. My friend Melissa says, "Your mind is multimillion dollar real estate. Be very selective about what you allow to reside there." Related: Ep. 31 - Is It Fear or Wisdom? Three Questions That Will Help You Face Your Fears Walking to any starting line is scary, and it makes you vulnerable. But before you let fear steal your opportunities and rob you of your potential, ask yourself a few questions. What's something you like about yourself? What are you proud of? What's going right in your life or business? And then, focus on those answers instead. It may just be enough to distract the fear right out of you and make you want to go for it. Overcoming Your Fears with Jessica Honegger Jessica Honegger is the founder and co-CEO of the socially conscious fashion brand, the Noonday Collection; author of the book, Imperfect Courage; and host of The Going Scared Podcast. As if that's not impressive enough, she's also the mom of three little ones. Jessica is passionate about encouraging others to leave their comfort zone, move forward even when you're scared, and step into a life of impact. The path to success doesn't always seem clear, but when you focus on what you are confident in-instead of what you are fearful of-moving forward doesn't...

“It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends.” –J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone   Jessica Honegger is the author of Imperfect Courage: Live a Life of Purpose by Leaving Comfort and Going Scared and the Founder of socially conscious fashion brand Noonday Collection, the world's most successful fair trade fashion brand.   And in her book, Jessica shares the powerful story of Noonday: “The story of Noonday is so much bigger than me. It's the story of artisans all around the world. It's the story of entrepreneurs in young America. It's the story of my partner and I and my family.”   This story all began with a trip to Washington, D.C., where Jessica was shown poverty firsthand for the first time – “and that was really what sparked bravery in me, seeing this context of living outside of my own bubble, living outside of myself, being willing to go pioneer a new script.”   Jessica grew up in a community where everyone followed very traditional scripts that had a narrow view of success, but being exposed to the Church of the Savior, its founder Gordon Cosby, and the greater efforts of Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired Jessica to write a new script.   She didn't have the support of everyone she grew up with, she didn't even have the support of the voice in her head all the time, but she had to walk through her fear to reach the life of impact and meaning that she was destined for.   Because we can't let fear be a red flag, as Jessica describes. We have to view it as a yellow flag that means, no, walk this way and come see what's on the other side of that fear. “You can't really walk around fear – you just kinda have to walk through it.”   And when you read https://jessicahonegger.com/book/imperfect-courage/ ( Imperfect Courage), it will guide you through these same steps so that you can live the life of impact and meaning that you were meant to live, too.   --     Resources: Read: Imperfect Courage: Live a Life of Purpose by Leaving Comfort and Going Scared Listen: Going Scared Podcast Shop Noonday Collection: noondaycollection.com Connect with Jessica: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn   --   We are brought to you by the Lawton Marketing Group, a full-service advertising and design agency serving companies and entrepreneurs at all levels. They are your one-stop shop for all your website, logo, social media, print, app design and reputable management needs.   Visit LawtonMG.com for more info.   -- The Impact Entrepreneur Show is produced by Podcast Masters

Speaker, author and founder of Noonday Collection Jessica Honegger opens up about going scared into spin class for the first time and how to build courage and habits.   “Courage is like building a muscle. It's not that it keeps you from feeling the fear, courage is being able to feel the fear and do it anyway — not letting fear take the driver seat.”   We dive deep into habit formation, starting and restarting habits and how to reframe doing hard things.   Learn more about Hello Mornings and explore our resources at HelloMornings.org.

Basically, Emily Harris is a freaking baller. For many moons Emily dreamed of becoming a fashion designer. She moved to New York when she was young, worked for some high-profile designers, and even made an appearance on Project Runway… Now, this wife and mama is running her own business making fashion pieces with a purpose. This wasn't how she expected it to go, but what a beautiful journey it's been. To view the full show notes, continue reading here or visit my website: www.heartfelthippie.com For this convo, Emily is bravely and humbly sharing her story. We talked a lot about her fashion journey and how she entered the world of designing. While dreaming of her future career, someone asked Emily a challenging question: “How can fashion improve the world?” This thought shaped the rest of Emily's career as she set out to use her passions and talents to make this place that we live even better. Mrs. Emily is now an 8 year old company! Emily started her brand when she was becoming a first-time mom but quickly realized that running a business and doing the mom thing wouldn't work so peacefully together. Now that her mini-me is in school, Emily has been hustling - hustling HARD - to keep building the brand. I loved hearing how Emily's experiences - both the fun and the hard - have shaped her designs. The quippy and relatable sayings that are on her tees and caps come from her own life experiences. The first tee that Emily designed reads, “I DID NOT EXPECT IT TO BE THIS HARD.” ‘Nuff said. Emily and I also chat ethical fashion in this episode. Emily shares a unique perspective of the “labor behind the label” movement that will resonate with all consumers. Emily's biggest tip: don't buy so many clothes, only what you really love and will wear the crap out of. If we can start buying less and choosing better, we can help ourselves AND mother earth! Finally, Emily shares why buying pieces that we love with our whole hearts is so important. Not only will we treasure those pieces more and take care of them better, but they're going to give you more confidence. I can't say it any better than Emily did: “Your confidence is power.” The better we feel about ourselves, which is often rooted in how we look, the more initiative we will have to get.our.ish.DONE. Oh, and don't fret: if you've spent any time drooling over Emily's Instagram and how she styles her home and her wardrobe, she is sharing alllllll the fashion tips with us today, too! I'll keep you posted on if we get inspired to write that book someday! Links from the show: Shop the tees, caps and skirts: https://mrsemily.com/ Check out Emily's tips and WIWT posts: https://www.instagram.com/mrsemily/ Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics: https://shop.nordstrom.com/c/obsessive-compulsive-cosmetics Crushing It by Gary Vaynerchuk: https://www.amazon.com/Crushing-Great-Entrepreneurs-Business-Influence/dp/0062674676 The Nesting Place by Myquillyn Smith: https://www.amazon.com/Nesting-Place-Doesnt-Perfect-Beautiful/dp/0310337909 The Going Scared Podcast by Jessica Honegger: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-going-scared-podcast-with-jessica-honegger/id1333553774?mt=2 https://jessicahonegger.com/podcast/ Imperfect Courage by Jessica Honegger: https://jessicahonegger.com/book/imperfect-courage/ https://www.amazon.com/Imperfect-Courage-Purpose-Leaving-Comfort/dp/0735291292 Glo Skin Care: https://www.gloskinbeauty.com/ Glo Protective Powder with SPF: https://gloskinbeautyuk.com/products/protecting-powder Thrifting Tips: Take time in the store and go back consistently Don't be too specific with your searches Ignore sizes Get over the gross factor Picture the thing outside of the store Do the smell test Bring a friend Get inspired before you go Connect with Mackenzie: Instagram & Facebook: @theheartfelthippiemrsemily Website: heartfelthippie.com Email: mackenzie.heartfelthippie@gmail.com Connect with Emily: Instagram & Facebook: @mrsemily Website: mrsemily.com

As the founder and co-CEO of Noonday Collection, a jewelry company that empowers women in developing countries, Jessica Honegger is proof that if you leave comfort, face your own fears and step into a life of impact--you can change the world. Show Notes: www.jessicahonegger.com Come to the IJM Liberate gathering! (use promo code THENEWACTIVIST) Social: Twitter - @NewActivistIs Facebook - @NewActivistIs Website - www.newactivist.is Host - @EdwardorEddie --- The New Activist is a joint production of The RELEVANT Podcast Network and International Justice Mission.

EPISODE SNEAK PEEK: "I went to pawn shops to sell my gold jewelry in order to fund my first website. And I didn't tell that story for years, because I thought that made me look so desperate. But now I'm like, well damn, I was desperate!" with Jessica Honegger LISTEN! WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE? In this episode, I sat down with Jessica Honegger, the founder and co-CEO of Noonday Collection. If you haven't heard of Noonday before, they design and sell jewelry and accessories made by artisans around the world. And by doing so, they're making a difference in some of the world's most vulnerable communities. They're changing the world! And six years into building this business, things are going really well. Jessica and her co-CEO just won an Entrepreneur of the Year award from Ernst and Young. But things haven't always been this way. At all. For a long time. And I love this conversation so much, because Jessica is super transparent about that. From not paying herself a salary for 3 years to pawning her gold jewelry in order to have enough cash to build her first website (she also shares why she didn't tell this part of her business story for years), she shares about so much. SUBSCRIBE + LISTEN iTunes Stitcher WHO IS JESSICA HONEGGER? Jessica Honegger is the Founder and Co-CEO of Noonday Collection, a business that uses fashion to create meaningful opportunities around the world. Noonday Collection creates economic opportunity for artisans in the developing world by connecting them to a growing marketplace in the United States. In 2015, Inc Magazine named Noonday Collection as the third fastest growing privately held company owned by a woman in the nation. Jessica has been featured in numerous publications, including Better Homes and Gardens, and she has been nominated twice for Austin Under 40 in Entrepreneurship. She has also been a finalist for the Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year two times, and was the featured cover story of Austin Woman.  Jessica founded Noonday Collection in 2010 with the dream of using entrepreneurship to alleviate poverty in vulnerable communities. Shortly after, she launched the Ambassador Opportunity, which gives women the opportunity to become stylists, storytellers, and social entrepreneurs who sell Noonday products at Trunk Shows across the U.S. In just six years, Noonday has become one of the largest fair trade retailers in the world. The company partners with 30 artisan businesses in 13 countries, creating meaningful opportunities for thousands of artisans. Plus, almost 2,000 women have joined Honegger’s vision by becoming Noonday Collection Ambassadors. Jessica can be found in Haiti or Ethiopia on even given day of the month, but her favorite spot to be found is swinging on the porch with her three kids and husband in their artist centric neighborhood of Austin’s east side. She will happily tell you where to get the best tacos, margaritas, and massages in town.  And she is always, always, planning her next adventure, preferably one where she brings her family along with her. Next on the horizon: Uganda and Italy. MORE OF JESSICA Jessica on Instagram Noonday Collection on Instagram and Facebook www.noondaycollection.com LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: "Yes Please" by Amy Poehler (psst.. this is an affiliate link, so if you purchase the book or other things using this link, I may get some cash money! thank you!) "Year of Yes" by Shonda Rhimes (this is an affiliate link, too)

God sometimes asks us to do things that seem crazy big and beyond our scope of “ableness” (and let's be real, willingness!). Things like: Starting a business Creating a ministry International adoption What happens when we faithfully jump in with both feet? Jessica Honegger, founder of Noonday Collections, joins us on So Here's the Thing to discuss her journey of listening to the prompting God put on her heart. From adoption, to job creation, to everyday willingness to see Jesus in the big and small, Jessica's journey will inspire you. If you have a passion and you don't know where to begin, listening to this podcast is it! You will gain some practical tips on: How and who to ask for help When to know God is saying go for it Bringing your entire family along for the journey Being real with yourself, your purpose and the demands of raising your family GIVEAWAY Win a pair of earrings from Noonday! You have a passion for a reason! What small change can you make to make a big difference in somebody else's life whether it be buying from micro businesses, Operation Christmas Child, or living out the purpose God is calling you to? Leave a comment below for a chance to win one pair of these gorgeous ear rings from Noonday!