Podcast appearances and mentions of kristi hayes

Welcome to Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi Hayes!In this episode, Kristi welcomes her friend and colleague Dr. Sheryl Victorian, Chief of Police in Waco, TX. Chief Victorian shares her inspiring journey of over 30 years in law enforcement, reflecting on her experiences and the personal values that have guided her career. This conversation offers deep insights into the challenges and rewards of authenticity, as well as leading with integrity and finding strength in difficult times.

Welcome to Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi Hayes!In this episode, Kristi welcomes Liz Bohannon, founder of Sseko Designs and Chief Growth Officer of Noonday Collection. They highlight the nuts and bolts of creating community, the impact of social media on loneliness, and practical steps for fostering relationships. If you're ready to build stronger bonds in your community, this episode is for you!

Welcome to Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi Hayes!On this episode of Be Love. Do Good. Kristi sits down with Toni Collier, author, speaker, and founder of Broken Crayons Still Color, to discuss Toni's healing journey, the importance of community, and encountering the living God in the midst of life's trials. Toni doesn't put up a front: She's honest about how this broken world has challenged her. But even the brokenness of this world shows us God's closeness and kindness to us, especially when things look dark. If you're struggling to understand God's plan in your pain, this episode is for you.Be Love. Do Good. is an outreach of Be Strong Story.You can follow Toni on Instagram at @tonijcollierListen to Toni's podcast, Still Coloring, wherever you get your podcasts.Get Toni's book, Brave Enough to be Broken, on Amazon or from the publisher.

Welcome to Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi Hayes!In this episode, Kristi sits down with Dr. Charles Fay to discuss his approach to raising mentally strong children through Love and Logic. Dr. Fay shares personal anecdotes and insights on the power of empathy and setting boundaries in parenting. They delve into how fostering a loving relationship and understanding can significantly impact a child's development. Additionally, Dr. Fay talks about his latest book, 'Raising Mentally Strong Kids,' co-authored with Dr. Daniel Amen, offering listeners a peek into the combination of neuroscience and parenting practices. This conversation is packed with practical tips for parents seeking to cultivate resilience and empathy in their children.Be Love. Do Good. is an outreach of Be Strong Story.You can find Dr. Fay's book, Raising Mentally Strong Children, wherever books are sold, or on Amazon. For more information about Dr. Fay, visit his page on Love and Logic.

Welcome to Be Love. Do Good. with Kristi Hayes!In today's episode, Kristi and Dr. John Delony dive into the presence of anxiety while juggling parenting, career, and everything else in life. The conversation spans Dr. Delony's journey from anxiety to finding peace, the impact of society's expectations on us (especially women!) and the importance of choosing connection as the path to leading a non-anxious life.If you're ready to ditch your anxious life, today's episode is for you. You can find John's book wherever books are sold, or on Amazon: Building a Non-Anxious LifeYou can also find John's show on YouTube: The Dr. John Delony ShowBe Love. Do Good. is an outreach of Be Strong Story. Episode Highlights00:00 Navigating Life's Challenges: From Parenting to Personal Growth00:51 The Journey Back to Texas: A Tale of Change and Rediscovery02:32 Behind the Scenes of 'Be Love, Do Good' Podcast04:05 Diving Deep into Anxiety: Understanding and Overcoming15:37 The Cultural Narrative: Women, Work, and Identity20:13 Finding Balance: A Conversation on Being Driven and Feeling Guilty22:59 The Impact of Choices on Anxiety and Family Life23:49 Confronting Reality: The First Step to Healing25:27 Reimagining Family Dynamics and Priorities26:41 Choosing What Matters: Letting Go of Societal Expectations28:08 The Power of Being a Regulated Adult for Your Children30:35 Embracing Disappointment and Failure as Growth Opportunities32:09 Exploring the Frantic Life vs. The Non-Anxious Life34:06 The Journey to a Non-Anxious Life: Personal Reflections37:48 Starting Points for Overcoming Anxiety39:12 Connecting with Others: The Path to Healing40:22 Finding Hope and Building a Non-Anxious Life

Ever feel the weight of ensuring the holidays are extra special for your kids? The pressure to orchestrate a myriad of activities, advents, and devotionals can be overwhelming, leading to a sense of dread rather than joy. What if this year, we embrace simplicity? What if we grant ourselves permission to focus on just ONE meaningful aspect and let go of the rest? Tune in as I share some uplifting thoughts on making Christmas simpler, alleviating the pressure, and allowing ourselves to truly enjoy the essence of the season.   Some ideas, but choose one or none! Just keep it simple and joyful.   Advent Prep Club Ann Voskamp Devotional Kid's advent for Christian Parenting Giving Calendar   Did you know we wrote a children's book: Great gift for the kids Get our book here:    BE LOVE do good is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be, visit www.ChristianParenting.org

In this brief and heartfelt episode, we delve into the profound journey of being what your kids need. As parents, we often find ourselves confronted with the challenge of understanding and meeting our children's unique needs, especially when those needs differ from our own natural inclinations. Using a personal anecdote involving my daughter, I share the struggles I've encountered when trying to provide her with what she truly requires. Sometimes, it's the aspects of parenting that don't come naturally to us that can be the most demanding. I'll explore how faith and seeking God's guidance can offer solace and wisdom in our pursuit to become the parents our children need. Join me on this short but impactful episode as we navigate the intricate path of parenthood and discover the strength that lies in adapting to our children's distinctive needs.   Grab our children's book here:   BE LOVE do good is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be, visit www.ChristianParenting.org    

Welcome to this episode of "Making Holidays Memorable with Your Kids," where we delve into the art of creating lasting memories during the holiday season with your children. We explore Thanksgiving traditions, discuss the importance of unique family rituals, emphasize the significance of planning in advance to reduce holiday stress and involve kids in the planning process. Additionally, we discuss the dangers of comparing your holiday experiences to others on social media and share stories of authenticity. Our goal is to inspire you to create lasting and cherished holiday memories with your loved ones. We would love for you to share some of our own over on Instagram or facebook @bestrongstory.   Grab our Children's Book   Read about our traditions in Today Parents Get our Giving Calendar BE LOVE do good is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be, visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Is your family ready for school to start? My kids were a resounding, “NO”, their parents were a, “heck, yes!” In today's episode, we talk about the significance of yearly family rituals before school and the power of our family pledge. These rituals are not just routines; they're moments of connection and goal-setting. We discuss how to involve your kids in setting goals and selecting a scripture for the year to bring unity and purpose to the year ahead. A family pledge is a statement of shared values. Learn how to create one that strengthens family bonds and reinforces core values. We provide examples and tips for involving everyone in its creation.   Grab ours here: www.bestrongstory.com BE LOVE do good is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be, visit www.ChristianParenting.org  

In my podcast episode today, I shared three valuable lessons from leading an organization that will also help me in parenting. As you listen, you may find one of these lessons particularly resonating with you. encourage you to try implementing that lesson in your parenting this week. Whether it's being more transparent in your communication, actively listening to your children's thoughts and feelings, or taking action based on these insights can make a significant positive impact on your family dynamic. So, give the episode a listen and pick one lesson to put into practice. Embracing these lessons both at work and at home can lead to a more fulfilling and rewarding journey as a leader and a parent. Enjoy the podcast, and I hope you find inspiration to make this week a little brighter for you and your children!    

We can teach it until we are blue in the face, and sometimes our kids have them and sometimes they don't. But one day with enough practice they will start to get it!   I talk about 3 that we started early in this podcast, and why they matter!   Many parents wonder why their kids lack manners, but with consistent effort, we can positively shape their behavior. It starts with leading by example - demonstrating good manners ourselves, using "please," "thank you," and "excuse me" regularly. Positive reinforcement and gentle corrections are crucial in shaping their behavior. Explaining the reasons behind manners helps them understand the importance of being respectful and considerate. We can practice empathy and role-play scenarios to teach appropriate responses in different situations.    Remember, teaching manners is an ongoing process that requires patience and consistency. By guiding our kids, we can help them grow up to be polite and respectful individuals.   Check out the book I talked about today: 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teen  

Join us in this episode as we rediscover the transformative power of play and the importance of saying "yes" to playing with our kids. In our fast-paced lives, it's easy to overlook the simple joy of play and its profound impact on our relationships. Firstly, let's clarify that we're not advocating for constant entertainment of our kids. Boredom is actually a great thing as it fosters their imagination and creativity. However, in this episode, we focus on reigniting the playfulness within ourselves and embracing those moments when our children invite us to join in their play. We explore the significance of creating moments that foster connectedness and value in our relationships with our kids. Whether it's shooting hoops together or jumping on the trampoline, these playful activities serve as opportunities to strengthen the parent-child bond and cultivate deeper connections. Furthermore, we reflect on the importance of nurturing our own playful spirits. As adults, we often forget the joy and wonder that come with engaging in playful activities. By saying "yes" to our kids' invitations to play, we not only create cherished memories but also experience the profound joy and fulfillment that can only be found in being fully present in those moments. If this episode encouraged you, please share and leave a review.   Did you know we wrote a children's book about loving others? Check out the Lunchbox Note: a story about loving others.    Be Love. Do Good. is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

This week we talk about how we feel about our bodies. This can be a sensitive subject and one I want to honor. No matter our background or history, many of us struggle with seeing our bodies as good. We don't automatically speak kindly to our bodies but expect our kiddos to treat theirs a different way than we treat ourselves.   Today I talk vulnerably about struggles and how we can help our kids see their bodies as gifts while teaching ourselves to experience that same gift.   More caught than taught is one of the phrases I live by. It's never too late to practice loving our bodies, treating them with kindness in the way we view ourselves, but also the actions we take to keep them healthy and whole.     Ways to support our podcast: Leave a review Subscibe Follow us on social media @bestrongstory   Be Love. Do Good. is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

I don't know about you, but saying sorry is hard, really hard! Especially to our kiddos. Today I share a story with you about why I needed to say sorry to my kid and the emotions behind it. I talk about my tendency to control things because the underneath emotion is fear, I am not adequate as a parent.    If you have ever felt controlling, inadequate, or need to tell your kids you are sorry, this short 10-minute podcast is for you. Give us your thoughts in a podcast review.   Follow us on Instagram:  Follow us on Facebook: Grab our children's book   Be Love. Do Good. is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual guidance to help you grow into the perfectly imperfect parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

I think stories change us, inspire us, and many times challenge us. Today I am sharing a few stories we have experienced that may help us all remember that it can be easy to love others, see others, and help our kids build relationships with others.   Listen to this short podcast and I hope some of these stories inspire your family.   We would love it if you would leave a review if this podcast has encouraged you.   Get our children's book that is all about loving others: The Lunchbox Note: A Story about Loving Others.   Be Love. Do Good. is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

I can't believe it is 2023! Whether you are a goal maker, or one who doesn't love making new intentions or resolutions, I think we can agree that we all need more God in our life this year. More of his compassion, love, kindness, peace, grace, and all the other attributes. In this podcast I talk about 3 ways we can do that this year:   Make space for him. Experience Him in different ways.  Ask him to take over.    Some of my favorite resources:   Bibles:  The Voice Bible She Reads Truth journal Bible   Devotions: Jesus Calling by Sarah Young You are Beloved by Henri Nouwen New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp   Prayers and liturgies: Every Moment Holy Common Prayer, A liturgy for Ordinary Radicals

It's the New Year, and for many it means goal setting, and reviewing the past year. So many of us make individual missions and goals for the year, but have you ever thought about getting together with your family and making a mission? This podcast is a step by step on how to make a FAMILY MISSION! What do you want your family to be known for? What attributes do you want others to say when describing your family? What are some areas your family is passionate about? How can you use your gifts and many God-given talents to serve the world?     GRAB YOUR FREE FAMILY MISSION GUIDE We hope you will join us as we share how we created our family mission and how it has impacted us and how you can make your own. Learn more about us: www.bestrongstory.com Follow us on social media: Instagram: bestrongstory Facebook: bestrongstory

I don't know about you but sometimes I dream of simplicity around the holidays. I want to figure out the recipe for helping our family live out the words of Paul in Acts 20:35 “it is better to give than receive."  I want my family and I to not only embrace this but really soak it in during this season. However, if you're like me you have multiple parties to plan or attend,  you have kiddos running around the house making their way too long, 10-page Christmas list, and before we know it, Christmas has come and gone and the true meaning of Christmas has gone by in a blur of tinsel and flocked snow that seems to end up everywhere in my house. A few years ago I felt like the lists, the parties, and all the "things" had gotten out of hand. I wanted to find a way to not get caught up in the hustle and bustle and truly observe Advent, to help my kids understand the power of giving and the gratitude of receiving.    In this podcast:   I share a different way to do Christmas lists How you can help your kids experience giving all month long. How you can help them experience the power of giving to charity together. Intentional ideas for advent.   Get your FREE GIVING CALENDAR        

Have you ever felt like you didn't fit in? Have you ever moved into a new place and craved community but didn't know how to find it? This was me a few years ago. We moved to a new state the week COVID shut down the world. SPOILER ALERT: Not a great time to build community or new friendships. We lived in a new neighborhood bustling with new families, but I didn't really feel connected to anyone. It seemed as if everyone had their own group, and no one had kids our age so it didn't automatically match up. But what I learned is if I really wanted community I needed to ask for it. So I did…. Listen to this episode today to see how one simple text led to a community that has been lifegiving.    Grab our childen's book:

Some say the most important times with our kids are the beginning of the day and the end of the day with, but those had become some of the most stress-filled, rushed, chaotic moments of our time together.   We were rushing out the door, many times there were tears from me or the kids in the mornings. At night I was counting down the moments for alone time because I was done for the day.   This short 10-minute podcast I give two things that helped me make mornings a little calmer and more carefree, and bedtimes more peaceful.   If you ever struggle with either of those times of day, this one is for you.   Get our children's book here:   If this was an encouragement to you, please leave us a review.

About KristiKristi is the wife of Grant and mom to Holden and Carter Mae. She is the founder of Be Strong Story a company dedicated to helping others BE LOVE in the world around them. Her passions include helping families love and serve the most vulnerable in their communities. She currently is a part of Stars Book Clubs which helps provide mentors for some of the most under resourced schools and students in Waco. She is the author of her first children's book called, The Lunchbox Note: A Story of Loving Others, based on her family's true story, and hosts a weekly podcast called Be Love. Do Good. with Christian Parenting Network.She is a frequent contributor to Today Parents, and loves walking alongside other parents. She has worked with families and youth for over 15 years. Other fun jobs have included working on Capitol Hill and the White House Press Advance office during George W Bush's Presidency. Her family currently resides in Waco, where you can find them hiking, mountain biking, or carpooling both of their kids to soccer and gymnastics.Connect with KristiWebsite:https://www.bestrongstory.com/Social Media:FB: https://www.facebook.com/bestrongstoryIG: @bestrongstoryAlso, get to know Erin Cuccio a bit better by checking out her writing HERE.Get started with Instacart today and receive FREE delivery with your first order of $10 or more.  Let Instacart know I sent you and help support the show by clicking HERE. Finally, be sure to SUBSCRIBE and SHARE!  Make sure you don't miss a thing by subscribing on your favorite podcast platform and share so that all your friends can find us too! 

This week I am talking all things summer! First of all can you even believe school is almost out? Some of us are so excited, some of us have that “deer in the headlights” look because you can't believe it is already here! What in the world are you going to do all summer with kiddos at home. Especially if you work full time out of the house.    I give some ideas of how to teach a “life skill” this summer, some expectations you can give so your kids so their eyeballs don't fall out from watching tv, and some ways we personally as parents can be present. Follow along on our instagram for more ideas Bestrongstory   And make sure you sign up for our newsletter this week for our Bucket list PDF, and our This or That PDF. 

There is a quote I have been mulling over for some time. “We can't expect our kids to have a heart for others if we never show them the needs of others”.   As parents we all want our kids to care and love others. We want them to care about the needs of the world, but we as parents also have to show them. Sometimes this can feel overwhelming because there are so many needs and we feel like we have so little time.   Listen to this short podcast today where I give 3 simple ways we can help our kids build compassion for others by showing up for them.   Grab our children's book that talks all about loving others.   If this podcast inspired you we would love for you to share it and leave a review. Follow us on our social media channels @bestrongstory

It's the New Year, and for many it means goal setting, and reviewing the past year. So many of us make individual missions and goals for the year, but have you ever thought about getting together with your family and making a mission?   This podcast is a step by step on how to make a FAMILY MISSION!    What do you want your family to be known for?  What attributes do you want others to say when describing your family? What are some areas your family is passionate about?  How can you use your gifts and many God-given talents to serve the world?   We hope you will join us as we share how we created our family mission and how it has impacted us and how you can make your own.    Get your free family mission guide.   Learn more about us: www.bestrongstory.com   Follow us on social media: Instagram: bestrongstory Facebook: bestrongstory   Get our Children's Book

Kristi is the wife of Grant and mom to Holden and Carter Mae. She is the founder of Be Strong Story a company dedicated to helping others Be. Love in their communities. Her passions include helping families love and serve the most vulnerable in their communities. She is the author of her first children's book called, The Lunchbox Note: A Story of Loving Others, based on her family's true story, and hosts a weekly podcast called Be. Love. She is a frequent contributor to Today Parents, and loves walking alongside other parents. She has worked with families and youth for over 15 years. Other fun jobs have included working on Capitol Hill and the White House Press Advance office during George W Bush's Presidency. Her family currently resides in Waco, where you can find them hiking, mountain biking, or carpooling both of their kids to soccer and gymnastics. **Social Links to Connect with Kristi: Instagram: bestrongstory facebook:bestrongstory website: www.bestrongstory.com Link to order Kristi's Children's Book The Lunchbox Note Connecting with Mindy: IG www.instagram.com/mindylhancock Website www.mindyhancock.com Journal Away Your Worries: Ditch Your Worries Mini Course Waitlist

Our guest today has been described as one of the best basketball players the state of Iowa has ever seen.  Even with an outstanding career as her legacy, Kristi Hayes believes being the mom of NBA star Jaxson Hayes is the true miracle of her life.  At age 22 she survived ovarian cancer and wondered if she would ever be able to have children.  Drafted 8th Overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks, Kristi describes Jaxson's journey as a Cinderella story and tells us about the unlikely path he followed to make it to the NBA, from barely making it on his high school B team, through college ball, draft night, and playing with Zion Williamson. Kristi shares with us why she missed his first NBA game, what it's been like having him play for the New Orleans Pelicans, and what she's done to set the record straight about who Jaxson has inherited his talent from.

Meet Kristi. She's a mama on a mission. What started as a lunchbox note of encouragement blossomed into a journey with others to build loving communities. We're talking about making a space for everyone at the table, and bringing children along on this philanthropy journey.Today is day 4 of Kindness Week on the We Are For Good Podcast. This week we are celebrating five days of incredible stories of good humans making a difference. Learn more at www.weareforgood.com/kindnessHuge thank you to our Kindness Week sponsor, ThankView! ThankView works with 1,200+ nonprofits to raise awareness, promote events, update supporters, and thank those who matter the most with the power of personalized video. To learn more visit www.thankview.comThe We Are For Good Podcast welcomes the most dynamic nonprofit leaders, advocates and philanthropists to share innovative ideas and lessons learned. For more information and episode details visit: www.weareforgood.com/episode/36

The Be Strong Series was a rich and amazing group of people who shared their struggles and hardships in hopes to inspire us to muster up our own dose of strength in hard times. ⁠ ⁠ I learned so much from this month’s episodes, so I am giving you some of my favorite take-aways from this series. I am going back through each episode and pulling out some of the special things that I learned.    One common theme I learned through all of these podcasts, is the power of accepting our story and all that comes with them, they have the power to heal us and others. Some of our guests shared some really hard things on our podcast, but they all agree that when we share our stories it frees us and frees others.  Be Strong Series Guests:  #75 Sam Collier Episode: Author, Podcast Host, Book: A Greater Story #75  #76 Magdalena Newman: The Real Life Wonder Family, Memoir: Normal: A Mother and her Beautiful Son  #77 Tyler Labine: Actor on NBC New Amsterdam #77 #78 Ashley Abercrombie: Author: Rise of The Truth Teller # 78   Did you know that we provide family coaching? This month we are talking about navigating tech with your family. Head here to sign up for this month. https://www.bestrongstory.com/shop/family-coaching-subscription-monthly-999

So many kids are heading back to school (virtually or in person) this week and next, but I've got two more Summer Rewind episodes for you before Season 8 begins! Thanks for listening today! You can follow Kristi Hayes on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristi_hayes_bestrongstory/ Since our original conversation in 2018, Kristi has published a children's book based on the real-life experiences that led to the launch of Be Strong Story. You can grab a copy on Amazon! You'll find the show notes from the original episode here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/89 Kristi Hayes' greatest desire is to influence and inspire families to go into vulnerable places and serve others. She is the Founder and CEO of Be Strong Story, a business spreading the message from a simple lunch box note that her husband wrote to their son: “Be Strong. Protect the Weak. Love Everyone.” Be inspired to work hard at your dream, to figure out what you don't know, to check yourself for clues that you're gripping it too tightly, and learn Kristi's bold but simple strategy to find a mentor. More About Kristi:  Kristi is a certified personal trainer and Level 1 Crossfit Trainer, a mom of 2 kiddos, 2 cats and 1 dog, and wife to Grant.  On any given day you will find her walking on her hands with her kids, building a team of women to do what they didn't think possible, and re-decorating multiple rooms in her house. Grab your copy of the journaling questions for this episode here: merrittonsa.com/store Join My Patreon Support Team Learn more about how you can get more connected to me and the podcast: https://www.patreon.com/DevotedDreamersPodcast Journal Your Dream: All summer long I am re-sharing some of my favorite episodes that you may have missed the first time around, especially if you're kinda new around here! For every Summer Rewind episode, you can get a set of journaling questions to help you process your dream. The ENTIRE set for the whole summer is just $5 because I believe there is some deep internal work we all need to do before we're able to fully pursue and invest in the dreams God has given us. And I want to see you there, with the work DONE and ready to pursue that dream when fall 2020 rolls around. So grab the journal packet in my store at merrittonsa.com/store and go a little deeper as you consider the next steps in your dream. I'll be back with Season 8, starting on September 9, 2020. Until then, you can find me in the Devoted Dreamers Insiders' Group on Facebook.   Leave your review of the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Stitcher Subscribe on Apple Podcasts * Subscribe on Android   Amazon Affiliate Link disclaimer: Merritt Onsa is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.  Affiliate Link Disclosure: Certain link to products on this site are affiliate links. When you click those links and make a purchase, I earn a small commission that supports my podcast and creative endeavors but costs you nothing extra. Thanks for your support!

Be strong. Protect the Weak. Love everyone. Is that a conversation you are having regularly within your home? It's the mission behind Kristi Hayes' whole movement with her company "Be Strong" and oh, you are just going to be SO excited to see how easily these kind of conversations can fit in your REAL life! And isn't real what we all want? - from the topics her amazing children's book brings up to our discussion about teaching your children how to be good friends, to EMPATHY, you are going to walk away with so much that you can implement right away. And hooray for that! Let's love one another with real action and start right here! XO, Jennifer Subscribe. Review. Share! Connect with Jennifer at https://instagram.com/togathermoments Show Notes: Connect with Kristi https://bestrongstory.com Show Summary https://togathermoments.com/podcast/real-action-in-our-family NEWLY designed Togather for Family Dinner! 105 stickers! Https://togathermoments.com/shop/togather-for-family-dinner Bring home the Togather games and conversation starter stickers from this episode! Come on over to https://togathermoments.com/shop and we'll ship them straight outta Kentucky! Are you the Keeper of the Moments in your family and you just need a break but still want the amazing moments to happen with all the right meaningful conversations? Get your FREE printables from Togather at https://togathermoments.com/free Did someone say Road Trip? Print your FREE Togather for Road Trips game with 16 conversation starters at https://togathermoments.com/free  

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Episode 3 | In today’s episode, Tim discusses the benefits of discovering a career that falls in line with your passion(s) and talks to Kristi Hayes of Be Strong Story about how she created her own company based on their personal family mission. ...

Did anyone ever leave you a note in your lunch box when you were a kid? If you’re a parent, do you ever write an encouraging note in your kid’s lunch box? Would you ever think that a lunch box note could change your life or someone else’s? For my guest today, that’s exactly what happened. Kristi Hayes is the founder of Be Strong Story Family and host of the Be Love podcast, a company that was inspired by a lunch box note that her husband wrote to her son. The note said, “Be strong, protect the weak, love everyone.” Kristi is hilarious and so inspiring. I love the way she and her family live out this mantra that came from a lunch box note. I had the opportunity to be on Kristi’s Be Love podcast (episode 45). It was such a blast to have Kristi on my show, so join me to learn more about how one little action can change the course of your life and change lives! 2:23 - The Kristi 101 Kristi lives in Denver with her husband and two kids. She’s always had an entrepreneur’s heart, but her background is in youth ministry. Kristi’s husband was in the secret service, and while her family was living in DC, Kristi worked in politics on Capitol Hill and press advance for the White House. After DC, the family moved back to Oklahoma City and Kristi went back into youth ministry. About four years ago, Kristi and her family started a company called Be Strong Story. One day Kristi’s son started having trouble with a friend on the playground. Her husband put a message in his lunch box that said “Be Strong, Protect the Weak, Love Everyone.”  Kristi wanted her family to live out the message in their family and now the share that message through apparel, family coaching, and a children’s book. Be Strong Story also has a podcast called Be Love podcast that shares stories of people loving each other well.  When Kristi started her career in politics, she didn’t know anyone nor what she was getting into but learned as much as she could along the way. One day in a meeting Kristi froze right before she was called on to speak about an amendment. One of her coworkers buzzed her Blackberry to tell her exactly what she needed to say. It’s a great reminder to Kristi that even in a competitive environment, people can give with no agenda. Moving so often and living in places like DC, Oklahoma, St. Louis, and Colorado taught Kristi and her family so much about making community wherever life took them 17:14 – Be Strong The impact of Be Strong is about teaching our kids (and ourselves) to be who we are created to be. She wants to prepare her kids, other kids, and adults that negative words or gossip to not define them. All of us are weak. Usually those who appear weak are actually the strongest. At some point, any of us in life will be weak. It’s ok to be weak and ask for help, and when we are the ones able to bring light to others, it’s our job to step up for those who need a little help. Be Strong encourages us to keep an eye out for those who need help. We especially need to keep an eye out for those who are a little harder to love. There is a Be Strong Families group that serves every month together. Families that work toward a mission together to live their values form a very special bond with each other and grow as individuals too.  When we sit with others and hear their stories, it removes our judgements and preconceived notions and we see the humanity in someone who is more similar to us than they are different. When you strengthen a family unit, entire communities are made stronger as well. Often children don’t care about the things that adults notice. Kids often teach us as much or more when we’re serving with them than we teach them. Kids don’t have the same biases as adults, and don’t care when someone else acts different or looks different or had a very different life. 28:44 - Serving Right Where You Are Everyone has their own talents that can be used to serve others. You don’t even need a grand plan, and often you don’t even know what someone else needs. Be Strong asks people what they need instead of making their own plan or agenda to help. Helping is easy, and you can get involved even if you don’t live near Be Strong. Each month, Be Strong has a Family Coaching Network that helps teach different topics like communication, love languages, building a family mission, how to serve in your own home, serving with your kids when they’re little and more! There’s also an online community you can join to network and get connected to other like-minded people in your area who also want to help. 31:09 - Getting To Know Our Guest Find out what trends Kristi thinks people might be nostalgic for in 40 years, how she’d prove she’s from the future if she could travel back in time, what her walk up/hype song would be, and of course, what it means to Kristi to run a business with purpose!  Memorable quotes: 19:01: “There’s a phrase I say everyday to my kids as we fist pump out the door and it’s “Eyes Wide, Light Shine.” 21:30: “People are seeing the benefit of building relationship with those who are different than them and those who have different life experiences.” 28:08: “The more that we interact with those who are different than us who might be struggling, and we hear their story and we learn that they are like us in so many ways, that is when we have this open-hand approach.”  28:23: “I love giving the opportunities to families, young and old, to serve one another together.”

My heart melted listening to Kristi Hayes, co-founder of her family’s company Be Strong Story. Yes, her family mission as we know it now began with a lunchbox note from her husband to her son encouraging him to “Be Strong. Protect the weak. Love everyone.” But God was on the move in her life long … Continue reading Episode 027 – Kristi Hayes of Be Strong Story

Today’s podcast is a little different. Many of you asked if we would have someone interview us and tell our story, so we said, “Sure”.  Today my friend Kari Sowers is interviewing me. We had such a fun interview, with some kids interrupting, snoring dogs and meowing kitty cats. We talked about how our company and podcast came about. How a little lunchbox note changed our families’ life, became our family mission, and inspired our company and podcast. We talk about my former jobs that had nothing to do with what I do now, think White House, and fitness trainer, but how they all have prepared me for what I do now.  We talk about kids of course, and how we are trying to raise good, loving humans and not psychos. Time will only tell (sarcasm).  We hope you enjoy our interview. We love being your host, but it was fun having the tables turned.  Our podcast sponsor is Atlas Coffee. If you live near Atlas Coffee you can bring in a friend and get one drink for you and one drink free for them. They are also offering a discount on their favorite Corvus bags of coffee. Just mention Be love podcast.  http://www.atlascoffees.com/ For more show notes click here: https://www.bestrongstory.com/be-love-podcast  

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Kristi Hayes is the one of founders of the BE STRONG STORY shop and movement. It all started with a note her husband put into her sons lunch box. And this lunch box note turned into company with inspiring products and providing jobs for those in need. Kristi has done a great job at using this company to reach out to other families and provide people with a way to serve as a family in new ways. She is giving tangible ways for families all over to protect the weak. And as a contributor to the TODAY PARENT Kristi is reminding parents that they are perfect parent for their kids right where they are. BE STRONG. PROTECT THE WEAK. LOVE EVERYONE. One of my favorite ways they model protecting the weak and love everyone is they use Sox Place Screen Printing. Sox Place provides employment and job training opportunities for homeless and at-risk youth through one-on-one mentorship, allowing them to gain job and life skills that can be utilized to break the ruthless cycle of homelessness. In their jewelry stamping they have partnered with  BRANDED COLLECTIVE. Brand Collective exists to empower survivors of human trafficking through meaningful employment and economic independence. I love that when you purchase from this company you know that your money is going to help others in such an impactful way. Links to Kristi’s Likes: EVERYBODY ALWAYS by Bob Goff IMPERFECT COURAGE by Jessica Honegger GOING SCARED PODCAST by Jessica Honegger DO THE KIND THING by Daniel Lubetzkey   CONNECT WITH KRISTI WEBSITE & SHOP // INSTAGRAM

Today my guest is the amazing Kristi Hayes, who started the organization Be Strong Story. It all started with a simple lunchbox note her husband wrote for her son, and it forever changed the mission of their family. She also has an awesome pre-motherhood professional life that we talk about and I share one of my most embarassing moments. It's an inspiring conversation and I hope you'll get involved with empowering your kids to be strong, protect the weak, and love everyone! Show Notes: Follow Be Strong Story on Instagram Check her out on the Today show To find out more about the Be Strong Story and get involved, go to this website Use code EMP for 15% off. Connect with Jessica: Instagram//Facebook//Email: jessica@extraordinarymomspodcast.com This is show is sponsored by... If you've been looking for a go-to resource for clean, non-toxic beauty products, Follain is the answer to your prayers. They have scoured the market for the very best products you can trust, and you can learn about brand new products all in one place. To get your Clean Essentials kit for just $22 go to Follain.com/EMP and use code EMP for free shipping.

Our insecurities are like a negative lens through which we see our world, ourselves and those we love… they taint our vision of who we truly are. We know that insecurity feed on lies… Lies are the enemy’s tool to hold us back from our full potential and life in Christ and the devil uses lies to keep us blind. Blindness is one thing if you know you’re blind… But it’s a whole other problem if you don’t know you’re blind… This is where his deception reaches a new layer… if you don’t know you’re blind, how do you take the steps necessary to receive your sight? Our special Fight Award guest Kristi Hayes and BeStrongStory. Use the coupon code "AXISPODCAST" at check out to receive 10% off merchandise. www.bestrongstory.com/shop

Amy here. I usually like to remain anonymous when I write these but this week was EVERYTHING to me. We are talking shop with mompreneur and overall bad ass, Kristi Hayes of BE Strong Story. Their companies mantra is “be strong, protect the weak, and love everyone” I mean, come on, sign me up for whatever that is. This interview hit home for me because I'm 33 with no kids, no husband, and none of those two in any near sight...by all considerations, I should start collecting cats and building my cats trees. I've always had this tremendous fear that as a fearless, independent, driven, successful woman you would have to give all that up to have kids or get married. I know ME, of all people, after all we talk about on this episode should really GTFO but Kristi shows us that she has NOT let these things define her rather has created an authentic life through some serious hardships. Kristi is a mom of two, a wife to a hottie husband and is learning what it means to find her passion in her work and in her home life with her family. Her company, Be Strong Story, sells amazing apparel that goes to all kinds of good organizations. She even employs the homeless to help make their company shirts. This girl is the real deal so check out The Be Strong Story.   Thank you Kristi for sharing your story and giving me hope of airplane love. Stay Nasty. --Amy & Olivia   Thanks for listening! If you found this episode to be helpful, pass it along. Sharing is caring. While you're at it, please leave us a 5 star review and follow us on instagram. See you next week!

Kristi Hayes joins me today on Thriving Beyond Belief! It was wonderful speaking with her and discovering our kinship with our hearts for women. We share a passion to help women thrive as their whole selves- physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Kristi does her life with her husband, Grant, and her two children now in Denver. She and her husband have a ministry called “Be Strong Story” that they began 2 years ago. What began as a simple note to their son that encouraged him to be strong and protect the weak blossomed into a ministry that helps families live in the same mentality. A big discussion for us today is how we, as women, reevaluate life after children. For those that work hard in every way, we talk about the balance of thriving in our own story as well as balancing that with raising children well and being fully present with our families. Kristi and I discuss the balance of her marriage, different communication styles, the importance of prayer with each other, and keeping the Lord at the forefront of the marriage. Date nights, marriage accountability partners, and adventuring together are some of the few things that have helped keep Kristi’s marriage thriving. It was refreshing to discuss the glorification of the busy with Kristi, where so often we “do” a lot of things, but “sprinkle God’s name” in everything, without it truly being for the Lord. Kristi was asked to “stop” by the Lord and be truly content to just be with Him. We too often find our worth in the work we say we are doing for the Lord instead of our worth and value being truly in Christ Himself. From the topic of true accountability to being vulnerable to fears that we share, this episode truly hits home with so many issues that we as women face today. We often struggle between the balance of who we think we are, what others perceive about us, and what the Lord tells us about ourselves that is the ultimate truth. He speaks to us through His Word that tells us who we truly are in Him. A challenge that this episode presents is if we are truly spending time with the Lord because we see it as a box to check off for the day or if we truly have a desire to spend time knowing the Lord more. Please tune in to receive some true encouragement and wisdom from my talk with Kristi. It will bless your day!

Kristi Hayes has been in ministry for over 15 years. She has been involved with different church staffs and worked closely with non-profit ministries. She has worked in DC as a lobbyist on Capitol Hill and helped with President Bush's Advance Team. She is currently the Founder and CEO of Be Strong Story- a business that is spreading a simple lunch box note that her husband wrote in her son's lunchbox that says: Be StrongProtect the WeakLove Everyone   Visit our website at teaoflifepodcast.com for show notes and links.  

Kristi Hayes has been in ministry for over 15 years. She has been involved with different church staffs and worked closely with non-profit ministries. She has worked in DC as a lobbyist on Capitol Hill and helped with President Bush’s Advance Team. She is currently the Founder and CEO of Be Strong Story- a business that is spreading a simple lunch box note that her husband wrote in her son’s lunchbox that says: Be StrongProtect the WeakLove Everyone   Visit our website at teaoflifepodcast.com for show notes and links.  

Kristi Hayes is the Founder and CEO of Be Strong Story, a business spreading the message from a simple lunch box note that her husband wrote to their son: Be Strong. Protect the Weak. Love Everyone.TM Now, this is not only the tagline for their business, it's become an action statement for their family as they work with homeless and others who need a second chance. Kristi's greatest desire is to influence and inspire families to go into the vulnerable places and serve others. She's a certified personal trainer and Level 1 Crossfit Trainer, a mom of 2 kiddos, 2 cats and 1 dog, and wife to Grant.  On any given day you will find her walking on her hands with her kids, building a team of women to do what they didn't think possible, and re-decorating multiple rooms in her house. In this episode, Kristi shares the story about how Be Strong Story was born and the years prior in which God taught her to hold loosely to her dreams. You will be inspired to work hard at your dream but also to check yourself for clues that you're gripping it too tightly. You will learn Kristi's bold but simple strategy to find a mentor and the value of obedience, even if you can't see the rewards right away.    In celebration of Mother's Day, Kristi is offering a discount code for Devoted Dreamers listeners on any purchase in their store, like a Be Strong Story cuff or disk necklace. See below for more information. You'll find the show notes, links to the resources mentioned, and all the ways to connect with Kristi, here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/89   MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Branded Collective Be Strong Families – pledge form (coming soon!) Emily McCarthy (website / shoppe / Instagram) Voxer appThe Wall Street Journal   Podcasts: How I Built This with Guy Raz (Apple Podcasts / Stitcher) Going Scared with Jessica Honeggar (Apple Podcasts / Stitcher)    Get More Involved...Become a Devoted Dreamers Patron.   Learn more about Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/DevotedDreamersPodcast   GET CONNECTED:   Find your tribe in the Devoted Dreamers Insiders Facebook Group where you can connect with other like-minded women in pursuit of their God-shaped dreams. Leave your review of the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes or Stitcher Subscribe on Apple Podcasts * Subscribe on Android   Some links to products listed here are affiliate links. When you click those and make a purchase, I earn a commission that supports this podcast. Thanks for your support!