Mentorship, Healthy Expectations and Avoiding Burnout with Kelsey Chapman
Release Date: 09/27/2021
511: Tackling Relationship Issues
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In this latest episode, we sat down with licensed psychotherapist Dr. Novia Reid to talk about the common challenges we face in marriage and relationships. Novia is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy, specializing in couple therapy. Novia has counseled adults, couples, and families on a wide range of diagnoses and challenges including, but not limited to depression, relationship issues, conflict, trauma, and self-worth. Novia has a niche for helping women who have lost themselves from relationships regain their identities and helping couples heal from infidelity. Her...
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510: Celebrating Black History Month with Kaylee Morgan
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In this bonus episode, we sit down with special guest and dear friend Kaylee Morgan to discuss what honoring Black History means to her. Kaylee is a writer, speaker, youth pastor, and racial justice educator who is passionate about Jesus, the next generation, and Biblical justice. In this interview, she not only educates us on tangible ways to pursue racial justice in our daily lives but also how to leverage our influence to best serve and love those around us. She gets real about the pitfalls of performance activism, especially on social media, and how to set healthy boundaries while...
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509: Life Starts Now with Chanel Dokun
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In our first episode of the new year, we had the great joy of sitting down with returning guest and friend Chanel Dokun. Chanel is a certified Life Planner, Relationship Expert, and author of the newly released Life Starts Now: How to Create the Life You’ve Been Waiting For. As the founder of Women of Consequence, she helps women get clarity on their life purpose so they can unlock their full potential and build a life they love. Prior to running her own business and launching a therapy practice in Manhattan, she worked in publishing at Hearst Magazines. In this interview, Chanel gets real...
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508: Tending to Your Mental Health with Rebecca Werts
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In this last episode of 2022, we sat down with Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate Rebecca Werts to talk about investing in our mental health during the holidays and beyond. Rebecca is a dear friend and trusted professional. Her insights on the intersection of mental health and faith are powerful, and throughout this interview she gives us practical tools to navigate everything from grief to depression to anxiety. This is a must-listen to tend to your own health and wellness and also to be better equipped to support your friends and family in their mental health challenges. BONUS! WE...
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507: The Joy and Grief of Motherhood
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In this bonus episode, our co-hosts and co-founders Nicole Smithee and Alex Brown sit down for an up-close and unfiltered look at motherhood. Nicole opens up about the challenges, surprises and joys of becoming a mother. Alex shares how the latest milestones in her daughters’ lives are impacting and shaping her as a mom. From postpartum recovery to potty-training and everything in-between, Nicole and Alex share some laughs and insights around faith, motherhood, career, body-image and marriage. The conversation is honest, helpful and jam-packed with wisdom and encouragement for mothers, women...
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506: Gaining Better Sleep and Rest with Jingyun Fan
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In this latest episode, we had the honor of chatting with Jingyun Fan, the CEO & Co-founder of Shuni. In early 2020, Jingyun started Shuni to help people suffering from insomnia develop the skills for better sleep through cognitive behavioral therapy. Before Shuni, she was an AI research scientist at Accenture and a data scientist at Hello, the company behind the bedside sleep tracker Sense. She graduated from MIT with a degree in Biology. In this interview, Jingyun provides us with eye-opening sleep education! Jingyun explains what thoughts and behaviors lead to insomnia and how to gain...
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505: Maximizing Your Productivity
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We know that as a woman, a leader, and/or a mother, the juggle is real! In this bonus episode, your co-hosts Nicole Smithee and Alex Brown provide practical tips and resources to make your limited time work for you and not against you! Topics in this bonus episode include: Practicing the art of keeping the main the main thing Working smarter and not harder with time you have Ditching the guilt of saying “no” and living with healthy boundaries Prioritizing your own wellness while leading and caring for others The Iridescent Podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, and Google Play....
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504. Ditching the Overwhelm of Owning Your Own Business with Melissa Koehler
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In this new episode, we had a blast sitting down with Small Business Strategist Melissa Koehler. Melissa is passionate about helping women build a business they can be proud of! What started as a career as a professional photographer has blossomed into the creation of several brands and businesses and a passion to teach others how to get started without feeling alone and overwhelmed. She has found the "easy button" for building a business with the creation of The Blush Pages, where entrepreneurs can join in community, find joy in running their business, and access the help they need to build...
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One Village Transformed with Katie Toop
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In this special interview, we were able to sit down with Katie Toop, the Senior Director of Transformational Development for World Concern. In this interview, Katie unpacks how she discovered her calling, what working overseas has taught her, and how working in the non-profit sector has personally changed her life. We’ll also discuss the truly transformational work of World Concern, and how we can each help end the cycle of poverty for those living in some of the most rural and remote places in the world today.
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Finding the Courage to Celebrate with Nicole Zasowski
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In this first interview of our new season, we had the great honor of chatting with our dear friend and returning guest Nicole Zasowski. Nicole is a licensed marriage and family therapist, writer, and speaker. She lives in a small town just outside New York City with her husband, Jimmy and their children. In 2020, Nicole authored From . And this year, she has just recently released her highly anticipated book: . With the vulnerability of your closest friend and the wisdom of your most trusted resource, Nicole chats with us about how to move past our fears, embrace hope in the face of...
info_outlineWe are so excited to continue Season 4 with a rich, honest, and inspiring conversation with guest Kelsey Chapman. Kelsey is an author, podcaster, and personal cheerleader to women building their dream life and business. Earlier this year, Kelsey released her first book What They Taught Me: Recognizing the Mentors Who Will Take You From Dream to Done (on shelves Feb 9th, Harvest House Publishers).
During this interview we discuss how Kelsey was able to discern and discover her career path, find great mentorship along the way, face burnout, and create healthy expectations for herself and those around her. Get ready to gain insights for your own unique sense of calling, and receive some ‘aha’ moments when it comes to creating healthy rhythms and relationships in your life.