Strongher Podcast

At the start of the July 4th weekend, the news broke that Sha'Carri Richardson, a track and field star, would be banned from competing in the 2021 Olympics because of marijuana use. People rushed to post and make comments on social media without knowing the full context of why she was banned. As we all know, false, misleading or incomplete information spreads like wildfire on social media. Like many things that get turned into sound bites and memes there's layers to her story. According to Office of Minority Health at the U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. Sha'Carri's story opens up a bigger conversation about mental health and how we help ourselves and our young people cope with their mental and emotional stressors. This is Part 2 of a 2 part bonus episode of a conversation with a licensed thera

I usually share physical books, but I want to recommend some audio books this week. I love listening to books in the author’s voice. There is a true connection that is made when you hear someone’s words in their voice. I think one of the powerful elements of podcasting is you hearing my voice. Our voice tells a story. When you hear someone’s voice, you get a sense of their body language, you see their flaws which is always connecting, you get to absorb more of their personality, their history. // Show Notes How to Fix a Broken Record by Amena Brown Fierce, Free and Full of Fire by Jen Hatmaker Born a Crime by Trevor Noah The Dream of You by Jo Saxton Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates // July #WorkYourPlan Book Club Selection: "The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life" by Edith Eger Edith Eger is a clinical psychologist and a Holocaust survivor. In the Gift she explains that the worst prison she experienced is not the prison that Nazis put her in but the one she created for herself, the prison within

At the start of the July 4th weekend, the news broke that Sha'Carri Richardson, a track and field star, would be banned from competing in the 2021 Olympics because of marijuana use. People rushed to post and make comments on social media without knowing the full context of why she was banned. As we all know, false, misleading or incomplete information spreads like wildfire on social media. Like many things that get turned into sound bites and memes there's layers to her story. According to Office of Minority Health at the U.S. Dept of Health & Human Services, National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month is observed each July to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. Sha'Carri's story opens up a bigger conversation about mental health and how we help ourselves and our young people cope with their mental and emotional stressors. This is Part 1 of a 2 part bonus episode of a conversation with a licensed thera

Episode 88 is inspired by personal experience from the last couple months. In the last episode I mentioned experiencing a setback in business when I hired someone that I hoped would be helping me to be more consistent with sharing my content. I was triggered by that partnership not working out and I self doubt rose to the top. The way I was thinking about myself and business was hindering me and not helping me.  This episode will remind you of the power of words and help you shift the words you are speaking to yourself. // Show Notes: “If nothing changed around you, everything would be different if you changed.” P.B. Wilson Successful Women Think Differently: 9 Habits that Make You Happier, Healthier & More Resilient by Valorie Burton // July #WorkYourPlan Book Club Selection: "The Gift: 12 Lessons to Save Your Life" by Edith Eger Edith Eger is a clinical psychologist and a Holocaust survivor. In the Gift she explains that the worst prison she experienced is not the prison that Nazis put her in but the o

This month we're discussing the power of words. My love and passion for words is one of the things that makes me, me. Inspiring, empowering, impactful words are on the walls in my home, on my bookshelves, in my phone and on my vision boards. I am very careful with my words, because words shape us! Our thoughts, hopes, dreams and goals have been influenced by the words used to describe us and how we have been talked to. Words can bring life or death. So, for the next few episodes, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite sources of wisdom aka books, songs, podcasts, etc

In episode 86 of the podcast, I share the recording of my conversation with the author of our March #WorkYourPlan book club selection, Jo Saxton. Jo Saxton is an author, speaker, podcast host, and leadership coach. She has dedicated her career to growing leadership teams around the world and empowering women to find their purpose in their personal lives and in leadership. Born in London to parents who immigrated from Nigeria, Jo credits her family’s unrelenting work ethic and the grace of God for the bold, tenacious approach she takes to sharing her wisdom on identity, influence, and living an authentic life. She is characterized by her effervescent honesty and warm approachability, leaving audiences with practical next steps in areas that are usually a bit ambiguous. In addition to work as an author, Jo has also spearheaded an initiative aimed to help women grow their leadership skills.  Jo lives in Minneapolis with her husband, Chris, and their two daughters. Jo's book, Ready to Rise, is one of the few I'v

A candid conversation about how we are mothered shapes how we mother with the founder of StrongHer.me, Kendra Tillman and her mother, Sandra Smith. In this episode,  How our relationship with our parents shapes how we parent How life experience helps our parenting evolve How to mother adult sons and daughters How our prayers for our family changed in each season *** Have you ever dropped the ball? I want to invite you to join me for the #WorkYourPlan Book Club. For May I wanted a book that speaks to the pressure moms and women, in general, feel to do it all. So, we are reading Tiffany Dufu’s book, Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less, as our May book selection. I often joke that this book should be in the marriage and family section of the book store, rather than the business section. In Drop the Ball, Tiffany shows women how to cultivate the single skill they really need in order to thrive: the ability to let go. She recounts how she learned to reevaluate expectations, shrink her to-do list, and me

To minimize the possibility of offense when engaging in a courageous conversation: Pray in advance so that you have God's wisdom and his heart for the interaction. State the facts first. Then share your story (how it impacted you; FYI your story is not a fact. It’s how you see it.) Now switch to listening. Ask for their perspective. Remember the reason/purpose for the conversation. Your goal is not to convince, compel or control. You want to move towards understanding and accountability. *** Mentioned in this episode: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kerry Patterson, Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan and Al Switzler *** Have you ever dropped the ball? I want to invite you to join me for the #WorkYourPlan Book Club. For May I wanted a book that speaks to the pressure moms and women, in general, feel to do it all. So, we are reading Tiffany Dufu’s book, Drop the Ball: Achieving More by Doing Less, as our May book selection. I often joke that this book should be in the marriage and fam

Steps to move past comparison: Return to the vision. You need a visual reminder. Pray for discernment about what is a longing for something God wants for me and what is me coveting what was meant for someone else.  Seek wise counsel from (friends, family, mentors, coaches) those who know what you’re feeling, they’ve navigated this road before and they can help you with your perspective. The answers to our desires often take on a different form than we expected. Work your plan. Get busy with the work God is calling you to. Look for those people who run beside you to see it fulfilled.   *** March is Women’s History Month. I want to invite you to join me for the #WorkYourPlan Book Club. For the month of March we are reading Jo Saxton’s book, Ready to Rise. Ready to Rise tackles the real-life issues women face–workplace harassment, sexism, low self-esteem, financial woes, power battles, and old wounds–while providing meaningful wisdom from Jo’s own journey to leadership. Added to this personal reflection are sto

Isha Cogborn is our guest for episode 82 of #WorkYourPlan with Kendra. Isha is a personal brand strategist & the founder of Startup Life Support and Epiphany Institute. If you haven’t already grabbed the free Year in Review download use the link in the comments:https://bit.ly/2020yearreview If you’re listening to this on your podcast player, you can grab it at StrongHer.me/episode82. WATCH the full episode at Facebook.com/StrongHerme. ------- Start reflecting on your year by conducting your own year in review: List your 3 most memorable WINS of 2020. What did you try that you didn’t complete, but you plan to keep working towards in 2020? What are 1-2 lessons learned in 2020 that will change how you approach 2020? This is the last podcast episode of 2020. This is our 82nd episode, so if you’re new to the podcast, there’s plenty of great episodes you’ve missed. Even if you’re not new, more than likely you’ve missed a few. If you follow me on instagram @KendraTillman or if you’re on my email list, I’ll be

After 20 years of friendship and 13 years of marriage, LaSandra Hutchinson experienced the sudden loss of her husband in October 2017.  At the time, her children were 11, 10, 8, and 6 years old. Eager to learn all she could about grief and to rebuild a powerful life for her and her children, LaSandra began researching grief and sharing her new understanding, her faith, and her grief journey on YouTube, through public speaking, and through writing. She wanted to give a transparent look into grief in a way that resonated with others and that brought hope. Through these steps, Grace & Grief was born. Grace and Grief is an initiative that provides support, community, and inspiration to help others grow through grief and live boldly after loss. This is part 2 of a 2 part conversation. In part 2 LaSandra answers listeners' questions. Some questions addressed in this episode: How do you support a family member who chooses to sit in their grief? Is there an acceptable time frame for the grieving process? How do

What does it mean for God to be good? This common question is at the heart of what many of us will wrestle with when we experience some form of loss in our lifetime. Our guest, LaSandra Hutchinson is going to help us uncover how grief and loss has impacted our relationship with God. LaSandra is a speaker, writer, content creator and advocate for the rights and well-being of women and girls. She began her work in the non-profit sector as a teenager, spearheading a youth-led initiative in which she designed and implemented violence prevention programming to empower young women in Chicago. She has continued that work as a domestic violence advocate and currently builds awareness of the issue by providing domestic violence training and strengthening community partnerships through her with South Suburban Family Shelter, an organization that provides comprehensive domestic violence services in Illinois.  After 20 years of friendship and 13 years of marriage, LaSandra experienced the sudden loss of her husband in Oc

In today’s episode we’re discussing two topics we’re told never to talk about -- religion & politics. We're, specifically, talking about the intersection of faith and politics and how do we unify when the stakes feel so high in this year's election. Our guest for episode 80 of the podcast is Sarah Bauer Anderson. Sarah has spent her entire life learning to live in the tension both politics and religion create, striving to best navigate the complicated issues and emotional conversations around these weightier topics. Raised in a family of politicos, including a former Republican presidential candidate father (Gary Bauer), Sarah shares her story and what she’s learned in her latest book, The Space Between Us: How Jesus Teaches Us to Live Together When Politics and Religion Pull Us Apart.  She has been involved in ministry since 2003 and uses her skills as an avid communicator, writer and author, to combine her passions in order to instill positive faith in teens, parents and ministry influencers. Sarah is t

For the month of September where we will be talking about demystifying purpose. My conversation with Nicole Salmon centers around defining purpose and gaining clarity about your purpose. When we’re unclear on our calling, we feel stuck and left behind. In today’s conversation, my guest Nicole Salmon helps us demystify “purpose” by revealing the one mindset shift we must make to be fruitful in every season of life. Tune in throughout September as we continue this monthly series on clarifying our purpose. Purpose coach Nicole Salmon has worked with some pretty inspiring and powerful women over the years. You know the type. Fierce, has it all together and going places? Well at least to the public she is. But in her private life she is also unraveling and not clear about her next move. Why do they end up at her door? Because birds of a feather flock together. If the quest for finding your purpose has left you feeling stuck or left behind, you’re in the right place. In today’s episode, Nicole invites us to reject

For the month of August our conversations on the podcast will help parents transition their families into a new and very different school year.  My guest for today's episode is Christine Duvivier. Christine Duvivier is an international speaker, author and positive change mentor. She speaks, teaches and coaches for organizations, leaders, students and communities that are ready to think beyond traditional myths that hold us back and want to use positive practices to tap into the powerful energy available to them so that they live into more of their true spirits and who they ultimately want to be. She holds an MBA and a Masters degree in Positive Psychology. Christine and I discuss: The myth of the bad student, the myth of the good student and the myth of the best system and how it's impacting our kids Why our current system of schooling can lead to depression for some students and what we can do about it 7 hidden gifts and how we uncover them Helping our kids become more confident and resilient in school Yo

For the month of August our conversations on the podcast will help parents transition their families into a new and very different school year.  My guest for today's episode is Susan Seay. Susan is an international speaker, podcast host of the Mentor 4 Moms Podcast and a certified life coach who helps busy moms make the shift from overwhelmed and distracted to intentional and living on purpose.  She's also a homeschooling mom of 7. Susan and I talk about how to intentionally parent our kids for this season of schooling, that may be our normal for a while, without overwhelming ourselves. In this episode we discuss: exchanging a list of house rules for living your family's core values the peace that comes when we let go of the need to control the household responsibilities setting the environment for a successful school year shifting our focus to the benefits of an unprecedented year of schooling during a pandemic the evolution of our parenting styles how Susan started reclaiming her voice You can watch the

Our guests for episode 76 of #WorkYourPlan with Kendra are Evangeline Colbert and Maria Mwangi, the co-authors of Conceived by Grace, a 'no fear' pregnancy journal. Maria and Evangeline are hosting their first virtual event this month, Grace - A Virtual Fertility Event. The event is for women who are experiencing infertility/miscarriages/infant loss so that they know they are not alone in the struggle. The event will provide encouragement and tools from God’s Word to help them deal with their fears and anxiety and move forward with a hope-filled focus. Evangeline Colbert is an author, speaker, and Hope Coach. She is dedicated to helping others find and maintain hope in the midst of their everyday struggles so that they persevere with confidence and live with a hope-filled focus. She's the author of multiple books including a devotional about overcoming infertility, A Seed of Hope: God’s Promises of Fertility. It is written from the perspective of her personal victory over infertility. The devotions help wome

Chrystal Evans Hurst is one of my favorite podcaster-speaker-authors. She is anointed to encourage and equip others to live God's best for their lives... all while engaging and being present in the small important moments that matter in the everyday.  Chrystal Hurst is here to talk about how a 28 day commitment can help us make prayer a habit in our daily lives. In this episode she recommends that in the midst of many voices telling us how to respond to the world’s problems, we seek God in prayer for wisdom and clarity for how we can be most effective. We end the episode with her answering several listener questions about prayer. This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered… the role and purpose of prayer as we take action on the vision in our heart how to cultivate your relationship with God through prayer how to wrestle with disappointment through prayer how to make prayer ongoing conversation between you and God *** Show Notes Pre-order Chrystal’s book: 28 Day Prayer Journey: A Daily Guide to Conve

In the month of June we are reclaiming our voices. For this week’s #WorkYourPlan Wednesday I’m taking a step towards one of my action items - to be more informed about local government. Our guest this week is Jessica Davis. Jessica is an 8th grade Civics teacher in Phoenix, AZ who's been teaching middle school for almost 8 years. Her degrees are in American History with a minor in religious studies and a masters in Secondary Education. Jessica loves teaching and sees her classroom as her mission field. We invited Jessica to help us talk with our teens (and pre-teens) about how we make the political process relevant to our teens. In this candid conversation we will discuss how to engage our kids in the process, how to help them validate fact from fiction on social media and she'll give us a mini lesson on our basic rights as US citizens at the federal and local levels. Donate to Jessica's classroom via CashApp $jkdavis11 WATCH our conversation at Facebook.com/StrongHer.me *** Show Notes: episode 73 Advocacy,

In the month of June we are reclaiming our voices. For this week’s #WorkYourPlan Wednesday I’m taking a step towards one of my action items - to be more informed about local government. We're going to learn why local elections matter and how we become informed voters from my friend, Eshe Pickett, a community activist & an engineer. We will address advocacy, elections and our laws. In this episode we discuss... Why local elections matter and how we become informed voters How the different elected offices impact our daily life Why we need to start engaging our children early Other ways besides voting to be involved in the political process How do the different branches of government affect economic and racial inequality? Resources to help us navigate the system *** Quotes "Politicians pay attention to people who can vote them out of office." - Eshe Pickett "There's always got to be some piece of you that's connected to the greater good and when you have no connection and all you're seeing is the negative