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Women have incredible influence. Whether we realize it or not, embrace it or not, or even like it or not, we have the power to affect others' lives for good or for bad. Our life impacts those closest to us, in our homes and our social circles. We even influence across the internet, which reaches all around the world. This fact shouldn’t scare us (although some healthy fear could be appropriate here). Instead, it should inspire us to live a life worthy of imitation in all things—from family to faith to what we do for fun. In this episode of This Grit and Grace Life, Co-Hosts Darlene Brock (wife, mom, Nonie, and serial CEO) and Julie Graham (widow, boymom, #girlgang leader, and social media guru) talk through all the ways we influence. They discuss why strong women should embrace this role and how to do it well. You'll hear them touch on tricky topics like dating, drinking, and how we dress, all with the balance of grit and grace. Listen in, and use your influence to share this one with a friend! Viewing in an app? Full show notes here! Quote of the episode: "Become an inspiration to others so that they may try to do more and to become more than they are today." Check out these episodes we mentioned: Get It Girl! How Self-Respect Can Change Your Life – 097, What You Need to Know About Sexual Harassment – 014, and Women and Judgment: Why We Do It and How to Stop – 057 Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife
This Grit and Grace Life podcast turns ONE today! We’re like a wobbly toddler who’s just starting to get her stride. Since it is our birthday, we are throwing a party! Your co-hosts, Darlene and Julie, laugh, cry, and reminisce on what they’ve learned from a year of recording their conversations for you. This reflecting led Julie to provide an answer to an inevitable question, “People are asking how I’m doing. Being a part of The Grit and Grace Project and starting this show has been healing for me. I’m so thankful for all the support from our friends who listen.” This episode recounts the shows that have meant the most to them and why and also shares the fan-favorites. Darlene and Julie also gathered a few questions from the listeners and answered them with their signature honesty—something we believe you’ve come to expect and love from your co-hosts who are living a #gritandgracelife. Darlene actually said, “When Julie first pitched this idea I wondered how quickly we would run out of things to say. But as I look back at this year I can tell you that we’re just getting started!” They’re just like you, two ladies who are seeking to become strong women every single day. Celebrate with them and share the show with a friend. Top 5 most-listened-to-episodes: 1. Talking About the Funny Things We are Thankful For – 013 2. What is a Grit and Grace Life? – 001 3. 7 Things Women Need to Quit Right Now – 010 4. What You Need to Know About Sexual Harassment – 014 5. Conquering Struggles Women Will Face in Every Stage of Life with Dr. Zoe Shaw – 009 Dar's favorite episodes: 1. Skillet’s Jen Ledger Shares Her Faith, Her Fear and Her Strength – 044 2. Miss Independent: Can You Be Healthy, Strong and Dependent? – 047 3. 6 Qualities that Make a Female Strong with Leadership Expert Jenni Catron – 030 Julie's favorite episodes: 1. Can You Really Leave Your Past Behind You? – 028 2. You Are “Mom Enough”: How to Stop Feeling Like a Failure – 017 3. Single? How to Thrive in the Online Dating World with Kristin Fry – 037 Viewing in an app? Full show notes here. Quote of the episode: "Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one." Brad Paisley Click here to ask Dr. Zoe a question! Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife
This Grit and Grace Life podcast turns ONE today! We’re like a wobbly toddler who’s just starting to get her stride. Since it is our birthday, we are throwing a party! Your co-hosts, Darlene and Julie, laugh, cry, and reminisce on what they’ve learned from a year of recording their conversations for you. This reflecting led Julie to provide an answer to an inevitable question, “People are asking how I’m doing. Being a part of The Grit and Grace Project and starting this show has been healing for me. I’m so thankful for all the support from our friends who listen.” This episode recounts the shows that have meant the most to them and why and also shares the fan-favorites. Darlene and Julie also gathered a few questions from the listeners and answered them with their signature honesty—something we believe you’ve come to expect and love from your co-hosts who are living a #gritandgracelife. Darlene actually said, “When Julie first pitched this idea I wondered how quickly we would run out of things to say. But as I look back at this year I can tell you that we’re just getting started!” They’re just like you, two ladies who are seeking to become strong women every single day. Celebrate with them and share the show with a friend. Top 5 most-listened-to-episodes: 1. Talking About the Funny Things We are Thankful For – 013 2. What is a Grit and Grace Life? – 001 3. 7 Things Women Need to Quit Right Now – 010 4. What You Need to Know About Sexual Harassment – 014 5. Conquering Struggles Women Will Face in Every Stage of Life with Dr. Zoe Shaw – 009 Dar's favorite episodes: 1. Skillet’s Jen Ledger Shares Her Faith, Her Fear and Her Strength – 044 2. Miss Independent: Can You Be Healthy, Strong and Dependent? – 047 3. 6 Qualities that Make a Female Strong with Leadership Expert Jenni Catron – 030 Julie's favorite episodes: 1. Can You Really Leave Your Past Behind You? – 028 2. You Are “Mom Enough”: How to Stop Feeling Like a Failure – 017 3. Single? How to Thrive in the Online Dating World with Kristin Fry – 037 Viewing in an app? Full show notes here. Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love This Is What Jesus Says About Equality for Women Religion has often been used as an excuse for inequality between men and women. Historically, and even today within many world religions, women find themselves restricted in what they are allowed: their appearance, their behavior, and of course their Read more 5 Ways to Handle Hard Circumstances with Grit and Grace Life does not offer constancy. Whether it’s because of a decision we’ve made, the choices of others, or simply due to life circumstances, we will all face seasons of change. Some are positive, exciting, and looked forward to with Read more When a Strong Woman Is Quitting, But Not Failing You’re reading this because there is something in your life that you have an inkling you need to let go. Whether it’s a job, a relationship, a dream, or a life path, you know you really shouldn’t be involved Read more Quote of the episode: "Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one." Brad Paisley Click here to ask Dr. Zoe a question! Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife
Each week we celebrate what we believe—women are strong, it’s demonstrated in who we are and all we do. But it seems in the current culture a woman’s strength is often considered synonymous with feminism. In the midst of the potentially confusing platforms we just have to explore this topic. What is a feminist today, anyway? Is there value in the movement, what have we learned from it and where do we go next? Has feminism lost the respect for and appreciation of the strength of a man? This week we are discussing what it means to be a strong woman and a feminist in today’s explosive climate. Darlene Brock (a beneficiary of the feminist movement of the 60's) and Julie Graham (admittedly on the oldish side of millennials) don't claim to be experts on this conversation, so they brought in a friend, Licensed Psychologist Dr. Christina Hansen. We consider what it means to be a feminist in 2018 and whether or not we here at This Grit and Grace Life fit the bill. Give it a listen, and let us know what you think! Viewing in an app? Full show notes here. Dr. Hansen mentioned the fight fair list, you can find it here! Quote of the episode: "Just because I hold to equality doesn't mean I have to do everything a man does. We're equal not identical." Darlene Brock Be sure to follow us on social media! Once you're done with this episode, you'll want to go back and listen to What You Need to Know About Sexual Harassment – 014 and To the Working Woman: A How-To Guide for the Workplace - 023 Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife
Each week we celebrate what we believe—women are strong, it’s demonstrated in who we are and all we do. But it seems in the current culture a woman’s strength is often considered synonymous with feminism. In the midst of the potentially confusing platforms we just have to explore this topic. What is a feminist today, anyway? Is there value in the movement, what have we learned from it and where do we go next? Has feminism lost the respect for and appreciation of the strength of a man? This week we are discussing what it means to be a strong woman and a feminist in today’s explosive climate. Darlene Brock (a beneficiary of the feminist movement of the 60's) and Julie Graham (admittedly on the oldish side of millennials) don't claim to be experts on this conversation, so they brought in a friend, Licensed Psychologist Dr. Christina Hansen. We consider what it means to be a feminist in 2018 and whether or not we here at This Grit and Grace Life fit the bill. Give it a listen, and let us know what you think! Viewing in an app? Full show notes here. Dr. Hansen mentioned the fight fair list, you can find it here! Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love The Truth in the Gender Pay Gap I’m not sure about you, but I’m getting fairly weary of the angry women. The ones who seem to have a multi-tiered platform they are fighting for. Amidst the placard-carrying, strident-marching, hat-wearing, mic-grabbing females is a long list of Read more Do You Have to Break the Glass Ceiling to Be Strong? “This isn’t what we fought so hard for when we finally broke the glass ceiling, is it?” I heard this question posed while watching television. In this scene, a successful female lawyer and her law firm peer were confounded Read more 5 Tips on Dealing With Sexual Harassment in the Workplace In my various careers, spanning more years than I will share, I have worked with men. In fact, I have worked with far more men than women and, for the most part, have thoroughly enjoyed it. The majority of Read more Why I Won’t Be Posting #metoo As the #metoo movement sweeps social media, I have had a lot to think through. I am a part of that statistic, and I cannot deny that there is part of posting “#metoo” that is intriguing. Could it be Read more True Beauty is Found in a Woman’s Strength The often unspoken definition of a woman’s beauty appears on the cover of every magazine in the grocery store checkout aisle. Read more Establishing Healthy Boundaries in the Grit and Grace Life Healthy personal boundaries are the key to healthy relationships. Without them, healthy relationships are impossible. Yes, you heard that right. Impossible. That is because boundaries provide a necessary and very important distinction between yourself and Read more Quote of the episode: "Just because I hold to equality doesn't mean I have to do everything a man does. We're equal not identical." Darlene Brock Be sure to follow us on social media! Once you're done with this episode, you'll want to go back and listen to What You Need to Know About Sexual Harassment – 014 and To the Working Woman: A How-To Guide for the Workplace - 023 Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife
Men—we work with them, date them, marry them but do we know how to get along with them? Part of being a strong woman is appreciating the prospect of having healthy relationships with the men in our life. But in today’s climate, it seems like that’s a challenge! When did men get such a bad rep’ anyway? Whether we’re talking friends, coworkers, neighbors, family or every other dude you do life with; we want to learn to have good connections with them. We respect and appreciate guys for who they are, and we love that our genders are different! In this episode, Darlene and Julie discuss the keys to developing meaningful relationships with all the men in your grit and grace life. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here. Quote of the episode: "Real men don't love the most beautiful girl in the world, they love the girl who can make their world the most beautiful" Once you're done with this episode, you'll want to go back and listen to When to Leave an Unhealthy Relationship With Your Man (with Dr. Zoe Shaw) – 024 and What You Need to Know About Sexual Harassment – 014. Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife
Men—we work with them, date them, marry them but do we know how to get along with them? Part of being a strong woman is appreciating the prospect of having healthy relationships with the men in our life. But in today’s climate, it seems like that’s a challenge! When did men get such a bad rep’ anyway? Whether we’re talking friends, coworkers, neighbors, family or every other dude you do life with; we want to learn to have good connections with them. We respect and appreciate guys for who they are, and we love that our genders are different! In this episode, Darlene and Julie discuss the keys to developing meaningful relationships with all the men in your grit and grace life. Viewing in an app? Full show notes here. Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love Why I Won’t Be Posting #metoo As the #metoo movement sweeps social media, I have had a lot to think through. I am a part of that statistic, and I cannot deny that there is part of posting “#metoo” that is intriguing. Could it be Read more How the 5 Love Languages Can Change Your Relationship After 30+ years of marriage, you think I would have figured out a long time ago what is the best way to interact with my husband. But apparently I’m stubborn and sometimes selfish and would much prefer to keep doing Read more Establishing Healthy Boundaries in the Grit and Grace Life Healthy personal boundaries are the key to healthy relationships. Without them, healthy relationships are impossible. Yes, you heard that right. Impossible. That is because boundaries provide a necessary and very important distinction between yourself and Read more Why It’s No Good to Keep Score in Your Marriage My husband has one big rule for our marriage. Babe, if you’re reading this, I know you’d say it’s not a rule—perhaps more of a guideline. But for me, it’s a Read more How to Know if Your Boyfriend is a Charity Case Defining a Fixer What is a “fixer”? A fixer is someone who feels best when helping others. If they see someone who is less fortunate, their first inclination is to try to remedy the situation. They have a keen sense of Read more Quote of the episode: "Real men don't love the most beautiful girl in the world, they love the girl who can make their world the most beautiful" Once you're done with this episode, you'll want to go back and listen to When to Leave an Unhealthy Relationship With Your Man (with Dr. Zoe Shaw) – 024 and What You Need to Know About Sexual Harassment – 014. Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife
Sexual harassment wasn’t much of an issue until 1986 when the Supreme Court declared it to be a form of discrimination under Title 7 of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. But there has been a parade of prominent men in entertainment, sports, and politics who have lost their jobs, businesses, and reputation recently. Small … Continue reading "7 Things to Know About Sexual Harassment" The post 7 Things to Know About Sexual Harassment appeared first on What Works for Biz.
Are you looking to enter or re-enter the workplace, is it time for a change or are you looking to make the most of the job you have? With a 50% increase of women in the workplace in the last 10 years, there’s a good chance you are one of them, arriving every day with a woman’s unique blend of grit and grace. If you’re looking for tips on how to land that new job or get ahead at the job you already have, you will not want to miss this episode. Darlene shares insights from her years of employing many in the businesses she owned and while at the helm of others. Julie asks the relevant questions you may have about handling a job interview, standing out among your coworkers and time management hacks specific to managing your job well. A perfect listen for your morning commute! Viewing in an app? Full show notes here If you're looking to get hired, be sure to post your resume at Monster.com, Simply Hired, CareerBuilder, Indeed.com and Dice. Julie mentioned going back to listen to 022 "Simple Hacks for You to Get More Done and Feel Less Stressed – 022" - do it now if you're wanting to get more done this year! You will also want to listen to another work-related episode,What You Need to Know About Sexual Harassment – 014. You might also want to get the app she suggested to protect your work time, so you can get more done! Quote of the episode: "What you are will show in what you do" Thomas Edison We recommend you follow the work of our contributing writers, Jenni Catron and Christy Wright for more work advice! Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife
Are you looking to enter or re-enter the workplace, is it time for a change or are you looking to make the most of the job you have? With a 50% increase of women in the workplace in the last 10 years, there’s a good chance you are one of them, arriving every day with a woman’s unique blend of grit and grace. If you’re looking for tips on how to land that new job or get ahead at the job you already have, you will not want to miss this episode. Darlene shares insights from her years of employing many in the businesses she owned and while at the helm of others. Julie asks the relevant questions you may have about handling a job interview, standing out among your coworkers and time management hacks specific to managing your job well. A perfect listen for your morning commute! Viewing in an app? Full show notes here If you're looking to get hired, be sure to post your resume at Monster.com, Simply Hired, CareerBuilder, Indeed.com and Dice. Julie mentioned going back to listen to 022 "Simple Hacks for You to Get More Done and Feel Less Stressed – 022" - do it now if you're wanting to get more done this year! You will also want to listen to another work-related episode,What You Need to Know About Sexual Harassment – 014. You might also want to get the app she suggested to protect your work time, so you can get more done! Articles We Mentioned or Know You'll Love 6 Ways to Help You Get Ready for a Job Interview I had had a job interview a few years ago for a position I had never heard of in an industry I knew absolutely nothing about. I had just been laid off by a business that collapsed during the Read more 5 Things Every Woman Needs in Her Work Wardrobe I have a good friend who’s a very successful image consultant, and I’ve learned a lot from her about the truth that clothes really do “make” a woman—especially a career woman. The colors and styles we wear not only Read more To the Mom Who Feels Guilty for Loving Her Work I have to start this off with a confession. I sat down to write this article four different times, but couldn’t put it all into words. None of it made sense. The words sounded so silly, confusing, insignificant. But, Read more Word to the Wise for Women Building a Career If you’re a working woman you know the struggle can be real. To be successful in your career, present at home, and have time and energy leftover to enjoy some sort of down time, hobby or creative outlet…who can Read more The 6 Qualities That Make a Female Leader Strong It is no surprise that “strong” is a word we use to describe women who have risen to positions of leadership. Males and females alike recognize that women in positions of power must be strong in order to survive Read more 5 Steps When You Want to Turn Your Hobby Into a Business One thing I love about the culture we live in is that it’s never been easier to make extra money on the side, or work from home entirely! Over the past decade I’ve coached thousands of women who run Read more Quote of the episode: "What you are will show in what you do" Thomas Edison We recommend you follow the work of our contributing writers, Jenni Catron and Christy Wright for more work advice! Be sure to follow us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter Pinterest #gritandgracelife