Podcast appearances and mentions of leslie means

On today's episode of Thriving Beyond Belief, Cheryl is joined by the incredibly inspiring Leslie Means — a wife, mama of three, former TV anchor, storyteller, and the founder of Her View From Home, a vibrant online community where women from all walks of life share their hearts and real-life stories. Leslie opens up about her journey from Nebraska farm girl and broadcast journalist to becoming a champion for women's voices across the country. What began as a simple dream with a few friends in 2012 has since grown into a nationwide movement of encouragement, faith, and authenticity. In this conversation, we talk about calling, creativity, motherhood, and the courage it takes to tell your story. Leslie shares the highs and lows of building a platform rooted in truth and vulnerability, and how God continues to guide her every step of the way. Whether you're in a season of transition or seeking deeper purpose, this episode is for you.

Send us a textSo proud to be in Feedspot's Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/mental_health_podcasts/Today's Heartlifting Episode:Something is stirring in the hearts of women across generations. That quiet voice urging us toward purpose beyond ourselves—toward becoming maternal presences in a world desperately needing wisdom, nurturing, and light.In this soul-stirring conversation, Leslie Means (founder of Her View From Home and author of "So God Made a Grandma") joins Janell to unpack what happens when women fully embrace their capacity to nurture those in their spheres of influence. Leslie's journey from Nebraska farm girl to creator of a platform reaching millions of women reveals the mysterious way divine whispers guide us when we're brave enough to listen."I just felt something else," Leslie shares, recounting the moment she left her broadcast journalism career despite its outward success. Through financial uncertainty, a third pregnancy, and moments of questioning, she followed what she describes as a "gut feeling"—that internal knowing that something more awaited. What emerged was a platform where thousands of women's stories have found a home, including one that literally saved a reader's life.The conversation takes a powerful turn when Leslie emotionally acknowledges what grounds her work: "I know that God loves me...if it all fails and goes away, I will be okay." This foundation of secure attachment—something Janell notes many women never experienced in their formative years—becomes the launching pad for authentic service rather than validation-seeking.Whether you're a grandmother, mother, or woman seeking to understand your unique influence, this episode illuminates the extraordinary impact of maternal presence. Through stories of intergenerational influence, Holocaust survival accounts preserved through storytelling, and research confirming women's unique role in family systems, a compelling invitation emerges: What would happen if women fully grasped their value and stepped confidently into their calling?As Janell powerfully concludes, "Watch out when women grasp that truth that they're loved, because a remarkable revolution will happen in all the right ways."Visit Leslie's community home: Her View From HomeOrder Leslie's books: So God Made a Mother and So God Made a GrandmotherSo proud to be in Feedspot's Top 100 Mental Health Podcasts: https://podcast.feedspot.com/mSupport the showBegin Your Heartlifter's Journey: Visit and subscribe to Heartlift Central on Substack. This is our new online coaching center and meeting place for Heartlifters worldwide. Download the "Overcoming Hurtful Words" Study Guide PDF: BECOMING EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY Meet me on Instagram: @janellrardon Leave a review and rate the podcast: WRITE A REVIEW Learn more about my books and work: Janell Rardon Make a tax-deductible donation through Heartlift International

Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith talks about both the tradition and the Biblical call to pray for our nation and leaders, even those we disagree with.  Leslie Means, author of "So God Made a Grandma:  Caring, Faithful, Creative, Devoted, Wise, Generous, Resilient--Just Like You," share storeis about the important role grandmothers can play in their families.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Purchase What Will You Teach Me here Get Arlene's book, Making Marriage Easier: How to love (and like) your spouse for life https://www.amazon.com/Making-Marriage-Easier-Love-Spouse/dp/0802433774/ Can you remember eating your grandma's homemade cookies, or going somewhere special with your grandpa? Grandparents are memory makers. Leslie Means joins us to talk about the wonderful role grandmas can have in family life. She's here to talk about her new book, So God Made a Grandma. In today's conversation, you'll learn about: 6:00 Encouraging your kids to make memories with their grandparents 8:05 Is it possible to be unhurried as a parent? 12:39 Grandma, you're so wise! 16:00 How can we warm up a cold relationship with our parents or grandparents? 22:00 The importance of creativity in motherhood 27:42 Putting parenting in perspective Leslie Means is founder and owner of the popular website Her View From Home, which features contributor stories on motherhood, marriage, faith, and grief. She is a former news anchor, a weekly columnist, an author of the national bestseller So God Made a Mother. She and her husband have 3 children. Learn more about Leslie Means and her new book collaboration, So God Made a Grandma https://herviewfromhome.com/so-god-made-a-grandma/ Follow Leslie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/leslielmeans/ Learn more about the Legacy Coalition, a ministry for grandparents https://legacycoalition.com/ Get Arlene's book written with Dr. Gary Chapman, Grandparenting Screen Kids https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802420702 Get free date night ideas whether you have 15 minutes or one hour, small group questions for Making Marriage Easier and more https://makingmarriageeasier.com/ Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! Email speaking @ arlenepellicane.com Tickets on sale now! You're invited to Arlene's Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, September 6, 2025 http://parentsrisingconference.com/

Leslie Means - founder of Her View From Home - is here chatting about her NEW book So God Made a Grandma. It's a sweet book filled with stories from a wide variety of authors about their experiences with their grandma or as a grandma. In today's episode we are talking about grandmother figures and the impact they can have on our lives. Whether you've had a strong and positive matriarch in your life or not, this episode will leave you with encouragement! Shop our website: https://glamourfarms.com    Connect with The Podcast on IG: http://instagram.com/glamourfarms.thepodcast/    Connect with Glamour Farms on IG: http://instagram.com/shopglamourfarms     Connect with Haley on IG: http://instagram.com/haleyklockenga/  Connect with Leslie Means on IG: https://www.instagram.com/leslielmeans/ Connect with Her View From Home on IG: https://www.instagram.com/herviewfromhome Shop Refresh Beauty: https://glamourfarms.com/collections/refresh-beauty

Jessika Sanders is a wife and mother of three, and the founder and Executive Director of Praying Through Ministries. Passionate about equipping others with biblical truth, especially in suffering, she has contributed to publications including So God Made a Mother (edited by Leslie Means) and Hope When Your Heart is Heavy (from Proverbs 31 Ministries).     Jessika is also the co-author of “In His Hands: Prayers for Your Child or Baby in a Medical Crisis” along with Eric. 

Ignite your curiosity with Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox, as Jackie Ferguson, author, business leader, and human rights advocate, presents a compelling recap of Season 9's most transformative moments. This episode celebrates the stories, wisdom, and insights shared by our remarkable guests, including thought leaders like Leslie Means, Shalita Grant and Oscar Trimboli, who have paved the way for empathy-driven leadership, shattered societal limitations and mastered the art of deep listening. Season 9 was a vibrant tapestry of dialogues that spanned a range of crucial topics—from the intricacies of inclusive leadership and the importance of self-compassion to tackling bias in recruiting and advocating for authentic representation in all spheres of life. This compilation not only revisits the profound impact of these conversations but also sets the stage for what's to come in Season 10. Whether you've been with us since the beginning or are just discovering Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox, this episode offers a curated glimpse into the rich discussions that have inspired listeners to embrace new perspectives in meaningful ways. Guests, in order of appearance: Oscar Trimboli: Part 1 | Oscar Trimboli: Part 2 Sara Axelbaum Lenna Turner Minette Norman Josh Miller Dima Ghawi Trisch Smith Josh Haymond Donald Thompson Amber Keister Leslie Means Shalita Grant Anselm Beach Adrelia Allen Kamini Wood "Diversity Beyond the Checkbox" is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Inc 200 Female Founders award winner, Jackie Ferguson.  Check out exclusive bonus content on BeyondtheCheckbox.com! This show is proud to be a part of the Living Corporate network and to be produced by Earfluence.

In this episode, Jackie talks with Leslie Means, founder of Her View From Home. This wife, mom, author, and businesswoman shares her journey from a small farm in Nebraska to the helm of a global online community of millions. Leslie delves into the unexpected twists in her career from broadcast journalism to entrepreneurship, the delicate balance between being a devoted mom and a thriving leader, and the pivotal moments that shaped Her View From Home. Tune in to discover Leslie's wisdom, passion, and unwavering belief that stories have the power to connect us all. Plus, Leslie shares a special announcement on what's next that hasn't yet been shared anywhere else! "Diversity Beyond the Checkbox" is presented by The Diversity Movement and hosted by Inc 200 Female Founders award winner, Jackie Ferguson.  This show is proud to be a part of the Living Corporate network and to be produced by Earfluence.

You loved the bestselling book, now meet the women behind the stories! So God Made a Mother author and Her View From Home founder Leslie Means teams up with editor-in-chief Carolyn Moore to kick off the So God Made a Mother Podcast. Get ready to be inspired, have a few laughs, and learn how Season 1 is going to connect you to friends you didn't know you needed. Follow So God Made a Mother on Facebook and InstagramSign up for exclusive podcast emails hereOrder your copy of So God Made a Mother hereFollow Her View From Home on Facebook and InstagramFollow Leslie on Instagram and FacebookFollow Carolyn on Instagram and Facebook

Welcome to the So God Made a Mother Podcast! Tune in to connect with women through the power of stories, inspired by the bestselling book So God Made a Mother. Her View From Home founder Leslie Means and Editor Carolyn Moore invite you to join them weekly, starting in October.Follow So God Made a Mother on Facebook and Instagram. Sign up for exclusive podcast emails here! Order your copy of So God Made a Mother here!Follow Her View From Home on Facebook and Instagram.

There are no guarantees that we won't face heartache and disappointment in life. But God guarantees that there is deep meaning in all the seasons of our life, and that grief can eventually give way to joy. This is reiterated in scripture, where in John 16:20, it says “You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.” Whether we are grieving the loss of a person, or experiencing disappointment that we haven't found what we're looking for in life, God will find a way to bring us beauty from the ashes.   Singer and songwriter Jimi Cravity is a two-time Dove Award nominee whose music has made its way into the hands of artists like Ludacris and Usher. Cravity faced the tragic loss of his son and made a stunning discovery about God and music during his deepest sadness. Leslie Means thought she was living her dream as a news anchor, but always felt that she was made for something more. With the encouragement of her husband Kyle, Leslie stepped away from her news job and went on to create an online community that helps women in times of need—Her View From Home—and found what she'd been meant to do all along.    Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Luke Weaver Upcoming interview: Chapel Hart John 16:20 NIV   Jimi Cravity  Ludacris  Usher The Last Amen liver cancer Potter's House at One L.A. Revelations Revelations 22:13-15 NIV Deuteronomy 31:6 NIV   Leslie Means  Her View From Home University of Nebraska-Lincoln Houston Rockets So God Made A Mother   Interview Quotes: “Of course, as a parent, you never want to become a bereaved parent. You never want to deal with loss, but what I can say now on the other side is that God has given me beauty for ashes, that He's given me a garment of praise instead of a spirit of heaviness, that He has turned despair into dancing, and I'm thankful for that.” - Jimi Cravity “I remember there were Sundays where all I could do was just go into the service and I would just go to the altar and kneel and weep. And it was in those moments that I felt very near to Christ, that I felt very near to God, that I felt the nearness of His Spirit, that I felt strength, that I felt Him in those moments of bowing and kneeling at the altar there.” - Jimi Cravity  “The Bible says that God is near to those who are brokenhearted. And I think it's really clear to feel that when you feel blessed, when everything is going your way, when you feel like you're on top of the world–but it's challenging to feel that and remember that when you are experiencing loss and when you're experiencing some of the darkest days that you could possibly experience.” - Jimi Cravity  “I remember driving around for my lunch breaks and I would call my mom. I would call her every day and I'd say, ‘Something is missing. I'm not where I'm supposed to be.'” - Leslie Means “I knew that God had such a bigger plan for this [Her View From Home website], something that I could never even fathom. And I remember specifically being like, ‘Okay, God, I'm going to keep going on this site as long as you want me to.'” - Leslie Means ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel! Audio Episodes:     https://bit.ly/3zvjbK7  Bonus Podcasts:     https://bit.ly/3vfLlGw  Jesus Listens: Stories of Prayer:  https://bit.ly/3Sd0a6C  Peace for Everyday Life:     https://bit.ly/3zzwFoj  Peace in Uncertain Times:     https://bit.ly/3cHfB6u  What's Good?     https://bit.ly/3vc2cKj  Enneagram:     https://bit.ly/3hzRCCY  ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Website

Author, mother and content creator Leslie Means joins Blake to discuss her journey and the origins of her brand which features heartfelt contributor stories on motherhood, marriage, faith and grief. Leslie explains how her passion for storytelling led her to start Her View From Home and the challenges she faced along the way, including a time when she almost shut it down. Despite the struggles, Leslie's determination and support from her family helped her continue on her journey. In this episode, you'll be able to: See the power of following your passion and how it can lead to fulfilling and meaningful work. Understand the significance of perseverance and overcoming various obstacles and challenges. Discover the importance of community and creating one that embraces multiple perspectives. Leslie is the author of So God Made a Mother – available everywhere now! To connect with Leslie: Website: herviewfromhome.com Instagram: @herviewfromhome Facebook: @herviewfromhome  

Why do you suppose God created mothers? And how can you best celebrate moms - birth, adoptive, step, or foster? Learn about honoring the special, God-given role of the mom in your life on Family Radio's  Community Bridge program, as Jenny Burkhiser gets the perspective of another mother, Leslie Means. A former TV anchor, mother of three, author of the book, So God Made A Mother, and founder of the Her View from Home website, Leslie shares stories from mothers and invites you to celebrate them today.

Storyteller, children's book author, columnist, former TV anchor/host, wife and mother Leslie Means is the founder of the popular online community and motherhood website, Her View From Home (2.5+ million monthly readers), which encourages women to share their heartfelt stories of faith and family and to connect with one another. Her View From Home is a thriving submissions-based publisher millions turn to for positive inspiration and advice on motherhood, marriage, kids, grief, friendship, life, gift guides and faith. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Storyteller, children's book author, columnist, former TV anchor/host, wife and mother Leslie Means is the founder of the popular online community and motherhood website, Her View From Home (2.5+ million monthly readers), which encourages women to share their heartfelt stories of faith and family and to connect with one another. Her View From Home is a thriving submissions-based publisher millions turn to for positive inspiration and advice on motherhood, marriage, kids, grief, friendship, life, gift guides and faith. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Tonight's Guest: Leslie MeansLeslie Means is a former TV anchor, and now author of "God Made A Mother". An inspirational compilation of essays from real mothers each with their own unique story to tell.  The Book can be found anywhere books are sold (i.e. Amazon, Barnes & Noble). She is also the creator of the powerful resource for women "Her View From Home".  A website with content pertaining to faith, marriage, parenthood, and so much more!In this episode the delightful Leslie joins Jamie and Jason to talk about her new book, her website, the differences between growing up now as opposed to when they did, children's sports, the differences between raising boys and girls, and her world as mom. Leslie is a charming and wonderful soul, so by all means join us for this super fun episode!You can catch more of Leslie Means  on Facebook at:https://www.facebook.com/HerViewFromHomeOn Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/herviewfromhomeYou can catch The Parent's Lounge live every Tuesday Night at 10pm EST/7pm PST at:https://www.facebook.com/theparentslounge#theparentslounge #SoGodMadeAMother #HerViewFromHome #LeslieMeans #parentingpodcast #jamiekaler #jasongowin #katemulligan #comedians #parentingadvice #funnyparents #hilarious #cohosts #author #raisingboysvsgirls #funnymoms #booktour #standupcomedy #motherhoodJamie Kaler's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jamiekaler/Jason Gowin's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jasongowin/Kate Mulligan's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/katestmomever/The Parent's Lounge TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theparentsloungeshow

Leslie Means is a wife,  mom of 3, columnist, former journalist, founder of Her View from Home, and also an author who recently launched an incredible book entitled So God Made a Mother, which contains nearly 100 stories and essays on all aspects of motherhood from a list of contributing writers. We hope you come away from today's episode feeling encouraged by God's heart for mothers. WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT ON THIS EPISODE: ~Leslie's new book, So God Made a Mother, what led to its release, and what readers can expect ~The concept of God whispers, and how Leslie has experienced God's leading through them ~Some of the topics covered through the stories of this book ~The importance of community for moms ~Our divisive culture and the need we have for a book like this one and the kind of encouraging community it will foster ~The global sense of community worldwide that all mothers can have through the threads of similarity in each mom's experiences ~God's tender heart for moms ~Leslie's own motherhood journey thus far and where she sees herself on the pages of this book ~Learning and growing as a mother ~The importance of asking for help as moms and understanding that we need each other ~How Her View from Home came about; the blessing of small beginnings and watching God move ~How our busy, independent culture is harming moms an depriving them of the help, support, and community they need ~Searching for community wherever we are ~The lies of imposter syndrome, and the importance of sharing our stories ~Remembering that there is a time and a season for everything and that God's plan and timing is best ~Honoring right priorities in the midst of work and ministry; the importance of boundaries ~And more!   For full shownotes, head to www.hargraveshomeandhearth.com/podcast

The experience of motherhood involves tenderness, sorrow, joy, and faith. How can we find encouragement and community when motherhood is lonely, exhausting, or confusing? We sit down with founder and owner of Her View From Home, Leslie Means, and hear about her new book, So God Made a Mother, out TODAY! Be encouraged, mamas! Grab your copy of So God Made A Mother, here. Check out Her View From Home, here. Grab our FREE marriage resources, here. Take our Wife Type Quiz, here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awifelikeme/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/awifelikeme/support

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today's episode I am joined by Leslie Means. Leslie Means is founder and owner of the popular website Her View From Home, which features heartfelt contributor stories on motherhood, marriage, faith, and grief. She is a former news anchor, weekly columnist, and has published several short stories. She is married to a very patient man named Kyle, and together they have three fantastic kids: Ella, Grace, and Keithan. When she's not sharing too much personal information online or in the newspaper, you'll find her somewhere in Nebraska spending time with family and friends. In this episode, Somer and Leslie talk about the importance for Christian moms to understand their value in the role they have been given, balancing the juggling act of motherhood, giving grace as we continue to grow and develop as women and as moms what the biggest message Christian moms need to hear right now. Whether you are waiting to become a mom, right in the thick of motherhood or watching your babies grow and begin their own journeys, today's conversation has something to encourage and challenge you.  Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation!  You can connect with Leslie through Facebook, Instagram, and the Her View Website! You can also order her new book!    FAVORITE TAKE-AWAYS: *God is writing your story and you don't get a bird's eye view, but it is incredible when you look back and see how God worked over the years   *Why do we question our ability to be a mom? God invented the family before He invented the Church! He made you right for this job.  *Be honest with your kids. Set healthy boundaries. Be involved.    REMEMBER: *Learn how to discern God's voice and trust Him to move in the unexpected directions He leads you *We're trying to juggle it all but you don't have to. You can lean on one another.  *Knowing how to balance: when to say no and when to say yes.  *Don't wish away time. Embrace your season with your child, whether they're babies or teens! Soak in the moments.    Connect with Somer!  Stay connected to Somer and the Love Where You Are podcast through her Facebook & Instagram! Now, go love where you are and live on mission for Jesus today.   

Welcome to the Love Where You Are podcast!  In today's episode I am joined by Leslie Means. Leslie Means is founder and owner of the popular website Her View From Home, which features heartfelt contributor stories on motherhood, marriage, faith, and grief. She is a former news anchor, weekly columnist, and has published several short stories. She is married to a very patient man named Kyle, and together they have three fantastic kids: Ella, Grace, and Keithan. When she's not sharing too much personal information online or in the newspaper, you'll find her somewhere in Nebraska spending time with family and friends. In this episode, Somer and Leslie talk about the importance for Christian moms to understand their value in the role they have been given, balancing the juggling act of motherhood, giving grace as we continue to grow and develop as women and as moms what the biggest message Christian moms need to hear right now. Whether you are waiting to become a mom, right in the thick of motherhood or watching your babies grow and begin their own journeys, today's conversation has something to encourage and challenge you.  Thank you for being here today. Now, let's dive into the conversation!  You can connect with Leslie through Facebook, Instagram, and the Her View Website! You can also order her new book!    FAVORITE TAKE-AWAYS: *God is writing your story and you don't get a bird's eye view, but it is incredible when you look back and see how God worked over the years   *Why do we question our ability to be a mom? God invented the family before He invented the Church! He made you right for this job.  *Be honest with your kids. Set healthy boundaries. Be involved.    REMEMBER: *Learn how to discern God's voice and trust Him to move in the unexpected directions He leads you *We're trying to juggle it all but you don't have to. You can lean on one another.  *Knowing how to balance: when to say no and when to say yes.  *Don't wish away time. Embrace your season with your child, whether they're babies or teens! Soak in the moments.    Connect with Somer!  Stay connected to Somer and the Love Where You Are podcast through her Facebook & Instagram! Now, go love where you are and live on mission for Jesus today.   

Join your friend Jeanette as she sits down with Leslie Means. Leslie founded Her View From Home, a place for mothers to find encouragement, information, and connection with others going through the same journey. Listen in as Jeanette and Leslie dive into motherhood's joys, hardships, and beauty.   LINKS FROM TODAY'S SHOW   Grab Leslie's Book ttps://amzn.to/3qrsiqR   Listen to the Moms At Work Podcast   https://link.chtbl.com/momsatwork   Join our email community  https://bit.ly/3FUVv

Today we welcome Leslie Means to The Christian Parenting Podcast. Leslie lives in Nebraska with her husband and three young kids and she is the founder of Her View From Home, a website which features heartfelt contributor stories on motherhood, marriage, faith, and grief.   Leslie's book, So God Made a Mother, is a collaboration of writers who talk about all things “mothering.” Today Leslie and I talk about her story of starting Her View from Home, the importance of community when it comes to parenting, how God made mothers (and parents) to be so many amazing and complex things, we touch a little bit on “hustle culture,” and how sharing your story is so important.   Connect with Leslie:   Website: https://herviewfromhome.com Instagram: @herviewfromhome @leslielmeans Facebook: facebook.com/herviewfromhome   Links Mentioned:   https://herviewfromhome.com/so-god-made-a-mother/   The Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.orgOur Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh: https://www.hellofresh.com/Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Book Leads – Episode 44: Tia Hawkins & Daring Greatly: How the Courage to be Vulnerable Tranforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent and Lead by Brene Brown I recently sat down with my childhood friend Tia Hawkins to talk about her journey to today and how Brene Brown's book has influenced her path, development, and success. The book is about opening up with vulnerability and putting yourself out there in the arena of life. Sometimes we want to hold on to safety and familiarity, and in the process, we let ourselves down. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Tia seemed to find the book at the most challenging time in her life. Since that time, my friend, a Registered Nurse, Wellness Coach/Educator, Speaker and Author, has been sharing her message with others, helping them take care of themselves, to find that courage to move beyond their own perceived limitations. Some highlights from this episode: “It's not about success or failure, because the journey is going to teach you.” Asking yourself, How do I live this way instead of getting the tools to not live this way anymore? Your passions as a kid don't leave you; they are just hidden deep inside you. The MAIN QUESTION for you, which underlies my conversation with Lisa is, how have you been vulnerable, opening yourself up and stepping into the arena of life and into your greatness? Tia's Bio: Tia is a Registered Nurse, Wellness Coach/Educator, Speaker and Author. Combining both education and life experiences, Tia has gained a social media presence for her wise quotes, relatable life stores, and transparent advice. Her words have been published online by some of the biggest parenting forums on social media today, including Today Parents, Scary Mommy, Love What Matters, and, Her View From Home. Tia has a passion to guide others through the wilderness of life's journeys and extends a personal vulnerability others can relate to. Tia's words will soon be going from virtual to bookshelves with her first published print piece in the book, “So God Made A Mother,” Written by Leslie Means and which hits shelves in April 2023. Learn more about Tia: http://www.teatalkswithtia.com  Social Media Platforms: @teatalkswithtia Learn more about The Book Leads and listen to past episodes: YouTube Page: https://lnkd.in/ey_KTZe Spotify: https://lnkd.in/etCRYyc Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eu-Re-P Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dxRSTXZX  The Book Leads - Blog Post: https://lnkd.in/eFb76ck Watch the episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ey_KTZe Learn more about The Book Leads: https://lnkd.in/eFb76ck

Storyteller, children's book author, columnist, former TV anchor/host, wife and mother Leslie Means is the founder of the popular online community and motherhood website, Her View From Home (2.5+ million monthly readers), which encourages women to share their heartfelt stories of faith and family and to connect with one another. Her View From Home is a thriving submissions-based publisher millions turn to for positive inspiration and advice on motherhood, marriage, kids, grief, friendship, life, gift guides and faith. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Storyteller, children's book author, columnist, former TV anchor/host, wife and mother Leslie Means is the founder of the popular online community and motherhood website, Her View From Home (2.5+ million monthly readers), which encourages women to share their heartfelt stories of faith and family and to connect with one another. Her View From Home is a thriving submissions-based publisher millions turn to for positive inspiration and advice on motherhood, marriage, kids, grief, friendship, life, gift guides and faith. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Storyteller, children's book author, columnist, former TV anchor/host, wife and mother Leslie Means is the founder of the popular online community and motherhood website, Her View From Home (2.5+ million monthly readers), which encourages women to share their heartfelt stories of faith and family and to connect with one another. Her View From Home is a thriving submissions-based publisher millions turn to for positive inspiration and advice on motherhood, marriage, kids, grief, friendship, life, gift guides and faith. Listen to The Tony DUrso Show on VoiceAmerica Influencers Platform every Friday at 2pm Pacific or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or tonydurso.com/podcast.

Undergoing Transformation: Mother of Child with Disabilities Shares How God Uses Unexpected Seasons When unexpected moments change life's trajectory, we're left with a choice: Do we overcome the unexpected, as the world recommends, or undergo it? Author Jillian Benfield says undergoing an unexpected season begins a transformation that deconstructs our old self and reconstructs us into who God intends us to become. In her book The Gift of the Unexpected, Jillian uses her own life-altering moment—her son's Down syndrome and congenital heart defect diagnoses— to encourage readers not to gloss over the hard parts of the human condition. Instead, she says, undergoing the unexpected gives us the opportunity to let go of our old selves, tearing down false beliefs about our identities, humanity, and the divine. “Intense. Stunning. Needed. Jillian's words will help you discover beauty in the unexpected.” Leslie Means, creator of Her View From Home In a culture where the prosperity gospel (control) and the American dream (achievement) are glorified, God uses the unexpected to disorient us from the ideals of Western society. His surprising gift equips believers to relate to the world's pain and recognize how our worth and purpose rest in Him. “I believe your unexpected moment, your unexpected life, holds the same potential for you,” Jillian writes. “But only if you resist society's instance on overcoming the unexpected and choose instead to undergo it.” The Gift of the Unexpected releases with Bethany House on January 17, 2023. Jillian Benfield is a former journalist and news anchor. She holds a broadcast journalism degree from the University of Georgia. As a freelance writer, her essays about living an unexpected life have appeared on sites such as TODAY, Good Morning America, Yahoo! News, and ABC News. Jillian regularly advocates for the full inclusion of people with disabilities in her writings, in her community, and as a part of the National Down Syndrome Congress's National Down Syndrome Advocacy Coalition. http://jillianbenfield.com/ Connect with us on social media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvKY93BmNp9D-uuStspcEQ https://www.facebook.com/sprinkledwithhopepodcast https://twitter.com/sprinkledhope20 https://www.instagram.com/sprinkledwithhopejason_shane/ email : info@sprinkledwithhope.com

Leslie is the founder and owner of Her View From Home.com. She is also a former news anchor, published children's book author, weekly columnist, and has several published short stories as well. https://www.instagram.com/leslielmeans/  

I'm feeling so inspired this week, y'all. Leslie Means on the show and she tells me about how she listened to that still small voice inside herself, and how that voice led her to take a huge risk by quitting her job and going all-in on her blog for women. Now, what started as a local Nebraska blog has turned into a thriving community that touches millions of women's lives.  Leslie and I are lock step in our message. Her blog's mission is to “support any woman out there, regardless of the mistakes we make.” I love that message because we all need to be reminded that our mistakes can become our biggest strengths. Leslie also tells me about the inspiration for her new book, So God Made A Mother and we laugh so hard during rapid fire questions. So let's live out loud, and laugh out loud with Leslie Means this week on LOL with Kim Gravel.  Topics: ·      Why Leslie never felt small, even growing up in rural Nebraska ·      How Leslie left her TV anchor job to start a blog ·      Where Leslie's “God Whispers” have lead Leslie ·      The stories from Her View From Home that have saved lives ·      How Leslie is helping millions of women find purpose in life through her community ·      Leslie's inspiration for her book ·      Why cheese is not a junk food ·      The fast food chain that Kim has never heard of ·      Kim's hilarious reaction to Leslie's celebrity crush Check out Our channel on QVC+ for full video episodes for free Connect with Leslie: Instagram Facebook Her View From Home Blog Her View From Home Instagram Pre-Order Her Book: So God Made a Mother Connect with Kim: QVC+ for full podcast videos Facebook Instagram TikTok Website   Our website is: www.lolkim.com    Singing performed by: Roxiie Reese Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Author, blogger, and former news anchor Leslie Means is the founder of the popular online community and motherhood website, Her View From Home (2.5 million monthly readers), who is releasing a new book titled So God Made a Mother: Tender, Proud, Strong, Faithful, Known, Beautiful, Worthy, and Unforgettable--Just Like You ($22.99 / now available for pre-order at Amazon, Target, and Barnes and Noble). The book, published by Tyndale House Publishers, will release April 18, 2023, just in time for Mother's Day. #herviewfromhome https://herviewfromhome.com/ Find Sprinkled with Hope on social media: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKvKY93BmNp9D-uuStspcEQ https://www.facebook.com/groups/727711128046733 https://www.facebook.com/sprinkledwithhopepodcast https://twitter.com/sprinkledhope20 https://www.instagram.com/sprinkledwithhopejason_shane/

Storyteller, children's book author, columnist, former TV anchor/host, wife and mother, Leslie Means is the founder of the popular online community and motherhood website, Her View From Home with 2.5 million monthly readers, which encourages women to share their heartfelt stories of faith and family and to connect with one another.  Her View From Home is a thriving submissions-based publisher that millions turn to for positive inspiration and advice on motherhood, marriage, kids, grief, friendship, life, even gift guides and more importantly…faith.  Leslie Means is publishing a book called So God Made a Mother available in the Fall of 2022. Leslie Means takes the reader on a journey that will make you laugh and cry and nod along, all the while highlighting a mother's God-given purpose and worth, just as she is. https://herviewfromhome.com

Storyteller, children's book author, columnist, former TV anchor/host, wife and mother, Leslie Means is the founder of the popular online community and motherhood website, Her View From Home with 2.5 million monthly readers, which encourages women to share their heartfelt stories of faith and family and to connect with one another.  Her View From Home is a thriving submissions-based publisher that millions turn to for positive inspiration and advice on motherhood, marriage, kids, grief, friendship, life, even gift guides and more importantly…faith.  Leslie Means is publishing a book called So God Made a Mother available in the Fall of 2022. Leslie Means takes the reader on a journey that will make you laugh and cry and nod along, all the while highlighting a mother's God-given purpose and worth, just as she is. https://herviewfromhome.com

For some people-- you're too sweet. Others may think you're too salty, too bold, or too bland. After all, you are not Chickfila sauce. You can't please everyone. Inspired by this article on HerViewFromHome.com, we're talking to the website's founder and author Leslie Means about what it looks like to accept the fact that we cannot please everyone. Her book "So God Made a Mother" is available for pre-order now.

Leslie is founder and owner of the popular website Her View From Home, which features heartfelt contributor stories on motherhood, marriage, faith and grief. She is a former news anchor, published children's book author, weekly columnist for the Kearney Hub, and has published several short stories. She is married to a very patient man named Kyle, and together they have three fantastic kids: Ella, Grace, and Keithan. When she's not sharing too much personal information online or in the newspaper, you'll find her somewhere in Nebraska spending time with family and friends. Leslie and I dig into the amazing story of how Her View From Home came to be and the patience it took for Leslie to pursue and realize her dreams. We dig deep into stories of struggle, giving up and hanging on, finding yourself and realizing new ways of finding joy as a mom. References: New mom takes her own life after silent battle with postpartum depression: Why all of us must share her friend's pleaBrene brown Unlocking Us : Karen Walrond on Accessing Joy and Finding connection in the midst of struggleSupport the show (https://patreon.com/themotherhoodmetamorphosis)

Leslie Means “Her View from Home” has over a million social media followers and readers worldwide, along with thousands of monthly writers sharing stories of motherhood, marriage, faith, and grief, and today, Leslie is on the podcast sharing this powerful story of stepping out and trusting God.

Leslie Means "Her View from Home" has over a million social media followers and readers worldwide, along with thousands of monthly writers sharing stories of motherhood, marriage, faith, and grief, and today, Leslie is on the podcast sharing this powerful story of stepping out and trusting God.

How do we hear from God and keep preserving when something He has called us to seems hopeless?Leslie Means, the owner of, Her View From Hom,e, sit down and talk about that.