Episode 103: Freedom and Fabrics with Clothing Designer and Elegantees CEO Katie Martinez
Created for This with Danielle Roberts
Release Date: 07/07/2023
Episode 129: Creating Mission-Driven Brands with Seven Weeks Coffee Founder Anton Krecic
Created for This with Danielle Roberts
On Created for This, I interview Anton Krecic, founder and CEO of Seven Weeks Coffee, a pro-life e-commerce coffee company that donates 10% of every sale to local pregnancy resource centers and has raised over $1.5 million for more than 1,000 pro-life organizations across all 50 states. Anton shares how value-based brands are growing as companies increasingly take social and political stances, and explains that a successful mission-driven business requires both an excellent product and a clear mission. He outlines practical growth strategies including digital ads, podcast partnerships,...
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Episode 128: 3 Things to Implement to Start the Year Right
Created for This with Danielle Roberts
Today, we’re exploring three strategies you can implement to start your year off on the right foot. Although it's March, remember there's no magic in January 1st — we can start anew at any time. Decisive Action The first key to a successful year is taking decisive action. By making clear decisions and sticking with them, you eliminate the fatigue and overwhelm of indecision. Consider pre-deciding aspects like when you'll work, the times you'll check emails, and the mentors you'll follow this year. For instance, I’ve decided not to work on Sundays, reserving those for rest and family...
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Episode 127: A Mindset for Success with Champion Athlete Jordan Gray Eggerth
Created for This with Danielle Roberts
In this episode of 'Created for This,' host Danielle welcomes Jordan Eggert, a professional athlete and American record holder in the women's decathlon, who is passionate about integrating her faith with her athletic career. We discuss the importance of placing Christian identity before athletic identity, the structure of the heptathlon and decathlon, and the ongoing efforts to include women’s decathlon in the Olympics. Jordan also shares her insights on maintaining confidence without pride, the value of humility, handling failures and successes, and the significance of intentional rest and...
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Episode 126: A Heart for Mentoring with Ione Hagen
Created for This with Danielle Roberts
[01:00] Danielle Roberts introduces her long-time mentor, Ione, about biblical mentoring. [02:00] Ione explains the difference between mentoring, coaching, and counseling. [04:00] Emphasis on biblical examples of mentoring such as Moses and Joshua, Ruth and Naomi, and Jesus and His disciples. [06:00] Discussion on spiritual gifts and their role in mentoring. [08:00] Ione’s personal journey into mentoring and her strategies for balancing it with personal time. [12:00] Practical advice for stepping into mentoring and overcoming feelings of disqualification. [16:00] The significance of soul...
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Episode 125: A Christmas Devotional: The Gift of Rest at Christmas
Created for This with Danielle Roberts
Sinking into the church pew, I close my eyes, allowing myself to relax. Christmas hymns filter around parishioners as more enter the warm room. Fatigue washes over me as I wait for the Christmas service to start. The previous month was full of Christmas-time activities, lights, parties, and pageants. The seasonal hustle and bustle left me with little time to rest, my heart anxious over plans and the Christmas holiday. As the lights dim, the focus switches to the manger scene. Jesus Christ, born in a manger, died on the cross for our sins. Emmanuel—God with us. Hope was born in human form....
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Episode 124: Bringing Purpose to Brands with Katie Mleziva
Created for This with Danielle Roberts
In this episode of 'Created for This,' I welcome marketing expert Katie, who has over 20 years of experience in brand and marketing strategy. From working with big names like American Girl to consulting for small natural food businesses, Katie shares her insights on the core principles of marketing. She discusses the importance of the four Ps—Price, Place, Product, and Promotion—and how they help create a cohesive brand strategy. Katie and I also dive into practical, actionable tips and real-life examples to help business owners refine their marketing plans, connect...
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Episode 123: Soup and Jesus: the Stillness of Autumn with Homemaker Adrienne Droogsma
Created for This with Danielle Roberts
Trigger warning - Childloss Homemaking and Heartfelt Tips for Autumn Preparations In this episode of 'Created for This,' I'm joined by my friend, Adrianne, to discuss seasonal homemaking and preparing for autumn. We talk about gardening, homeschooling, and practical tips for meal preparation and home projects. We also delve into the importance of rest and reflection during the slow winter months, offering encouragement and practical advice for Christian moms managing their homes and businesses. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:37 Meet Adrianne: The Homemaker Extraordinaire 02:38...
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Episode 122: Color Analysis, Confidence, and Your Identity in Christ with Merin Minch
Created for This with Danielle Roberts
In this episode of Created for This, my guest Merin Minch discuss the intricacies of color analysis and how it can help reveal a person's best colors based on their undertones and intensity levels. She explains the resurgence of color analysis, its roots in the 1980s, and how it empowers people, especially mothers, to feel confident in their appearance. Merin shares her journey from learning about color analysis to launching her business in 2025, emphasizing the joy and confidence it brings to women. She also discusses the intersection of her work with...
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Episode 121: Incorporating Your Faith into Your Business
Created for This with Danielle Roberts
Notes coming soon. Bible verses referenced: Referenced in this Episode: Mission, Vision, and Purpose - , , and - you can contact me here or at dmr@daniellemroberts.com
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Episode 120: From Homeschooling and Trades to C-Suite Leadership with Corey Gray
Created for This with Danielle Roberts
In this episode of Created for This, Danielle is joined by Corey Gray, a general manager at Beyond Wow Plumbing with a unique career path and a personal journey steeped in homeschooling and trades. Corey shares his experiences growing up as a homeschooler, how it influenced his values of ownership and self-leadership, and his journey into the trades. He discusses the importance of planning and setting goals, using the entrepreneurial operating system (EOS), and how those strategies can help business owners focus their energy effectively. Corey also emphasizes the growing...
info_outlineToday's guest is Katie Martinez, founder, and CEO of Elegantees, an ethically made fashion brand. She seeks to honor God through the branding, honoring her employees in the US and abroad, while fighting human trafficking. Katie has seen the brand multiply greatly, all credited to God's favor.
In this episode of Created for This, Katie and I talk about:
- What led her to create her own clothing brand
- How she's seen God move as she's taken bold steps of faith
- What she expects for the future of Nepal (see the special invitation)
- How you can support the work Katie is doing through Elegantees
You're invited to help Elegantees in a tangible way - by helping rebuild in Nepal. They are reopened in a new rented space, new machines, with one of our former managers is character, honesty, and work ethic. It seems like we have full control of what is happening.
Several seamstresses have been recruited from the local workforce that are in desperate need to work, but many women who have been making Elegantees for years are now settled in with our new management. Use this link to buy this special bundle or create your own design.
Please spread the word about the work that Elegantees is doing!
You can find them on Instagram (@elegantees) or the website (elegantees.com).