Strongher Podcast

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven. (Eccl 3:1 NKJV) If you’ve been listening for a while, you may have noticed some consistency back towards the end of last year and then a drop off. I had a team of 2 amazing women who helped me produce this podcast and to show up consistently on social media. In November after attending an influencer event in Nashville, I started some soul searching around this podcast. I made the decision to not invest financially in having a team to edit and produce the podcast and help me with my social media presence on IG @strongherme. I had no idea when I made that decision, that a few months later, I would be making another bigger decision about the podcast. I’ve cried a few tears thinking about all I plan to share with you today.  My first episode of this podcast went live Feb 2017. Back then it was name the StrongHer podcast. If you go back and listen to that first episode, it’s a clip of my message from the 2017 You Are Stronger Than You Think Wo

I hope you will be challenged and inspired by this week's episode of the podcast. I am talking with my friend and fellow "world changer for good", Alexandra Kuykendall.  Alex speaks on issues of how faith impacts everyday life. She encourages us to listen well and communicate with generosity and kindness. She has authored four books: Loving My Actual Life, Loving My Actual Christmas, The Artist’s Daughter: A Memoir, Loving My Actual Neighbor and her newest, "Seeking Out Goodness: Finding the True and Beautiful All around You". Philippians 4:8 tells us where to center our thought life. It is the roadmap for seeking out goodness.  How does considering what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable in someone else show us more of God’s goodness? After the last 2 years we've had, is it possible for us to still see the good in others? In this episode Alex, ultimately, reminds us that we find what we're looking for and the more we seek out goodness and the more we look for the positive,

For the 1st episode of 2022, I'm joined by one of my dearest friends, La’Vista Jones. La’Vista is the founder and CEO of 31 Marketplace, an agency committed to helping women cultivate their own culture of work-life balance by leveraging systems and self-care.  As a burnout survivor and recovering overfunctioner, she knows firsthand that the path to success does not have to include subscribing to hustle culture, exhaustion and overbooked schedules. On a mission to promote burnout prevention, La’Vista is a professional speaker and host of the B.O.S.S.™ Talk podcast, where she and her guests speak candidly about the challenges and shifts needed to build sustainable and self-nurturing businesses. La’Vista is an Ohio native and bleeds scarlet and grey – go Buckeyes! She’s married to her college sweetheart Stewart and they share their home in Arizona with their son, publicly known as The Cub. La’Vista has been my guest for previous episodes when we talked about goal planning at the top. This year I asked her to jo

Our guest-mentor for today's episode is Isha Cogborn. Isha is the Founder & CEO of Epiphany Institute–a personal development firm that helps people connect their purpose and passion to their profession. She specializes in helping coaches, consultants, authors and other experts build their platforms and personal brands so they can make a bigger impact on the world. She’s the author of personal branding primer, 5 Rules to Win Being You, and On Purpose: Practical Strategies to Live Your Best Life, as well as a frequent keynote speaker and trainer. Determined to find purpose in her struggles, Isha founded Startup Life Support in 2017 to help entrepreneurs overcome the fear, frustration and isolation of starting a business. You can connect with Isha on your favorite social media networks and subscribe to her podcasts, Clear Talk and On Purpose with Isha Cogborn, wherever you listen. Start reflecting on your year by conducting your own year in review: List your 3 most memorable WINS of 2021. What did you try

Our guest-mentor for today's episode is Isha Cogborn. Isha is the Founder & CEO of Epiphany Institute–a personal development firm that helps people connect their purpose and passion to their profession. She specializes in helping coaches, consultants, authors and other experts build their platforms and personal brands so they can make a bigger impact on the world. She’s the author of personal branding primer, 5 Rules to Win Being You, and On Purpose: Practical Strategies to Live Your Best Life, as well as a frequent keynote speaker and trainer. Determined to find purpose in her struggles, Isha founded Startup Life Support in 2017 to help entrepreneurs overcome the fear, frustration and isolation of starting a business. You can connect with Isha on your favorite social media networks and subscribe to her podcasts, Clear Talk and On Purpose with Isha Cogborn, wherever you listen. Our conversation went long, as it often does when you get two friends together to try to talk through a year's worth of memories

This episode is a replay of a conversation with author and community builder Pamela Slim. In this episode, Pam and Kendra discuss her body of work, what purpose looks like in this season of her life, and the significance of your point of view in serving others.   This original interview is featured as Episode 24: Meet The Mentor Series from the 2017 You Are Stronger Than You Think Women's Conference.  About Pamela Slim Pamela Slim from Mesa, Arizona has helped thousands of entrepreneurs around the world start, sustain, and scale their businesses for more than two decades. She is an award-winning business coach, speaker, and author of Body of Work and Escape from Cubicle Nation. In 2016, Pamela and her husband Darryl co-founded the K’é Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona, a grassroots, community-led learning lab for small business economic acceleration. // Show Notes: Connect with Pamela Slim pamelaslim.com Purchase your copy of Pam's new book, "The Widest Net" here: https://pamelaslim.com/the-wide

For the month of October, we're hosting a series about moving beyond our fears to GROW a business or ministry! We're talking with leading experts so that we can help address some of the common fears faced so that we can move forward in the work we are called to do! Today we are discussing sales with Global Sales and Sales Training expert Dr. Nadia Brown of The Doyenne Agency. Dr. Nadia Brown is the CEO of The Doyenne Agency and they specialize in helping clients have the courageous sales conversations needed to create consistent cash flow in their businesses. The Doyenne Agency helps service-based clients increase their sales results by teaching them and their teams how to lead sales conversations, adjust their pricing and create deep relationships with prospects and clients. Their clients have credited us directly for raising their rates, decreasing their refund requests, and doubling or even tripling their annual revenue.  Connect with Dr. Nadia by visiting www.thedoyenneagency.com Instagram: https://www.i

For the month of October, we're hosting a series about moving beyond our fears to GROW a business or ministry! We're talking with leading experts so that we can help address some of the common fears faced so that we can move forward in the work we are called to do! Today we are discussing money with financial coach Ericka Young of Tailor-Made Budgets!  Ericka Young is a certified Dave Ramsey financial coach. She started Tailor-Made Budgets in 2005 to help couples and individuals gain control over their money. Ericka creates custom plans for her clients that give them the tools and the knowledge to decrease their debt, increase their savings, and reduce their stress. She knows how to navigate the financial waters because she and her husband did it themselves. They climbed out of nearly $100k in debt and has a mission to help others do the same. Tailor-Made Budgets provides personal budget creation and coaching services for individuals and families who want to accomplish dreams and goals, but don't know how to

For the month of October, we're hosting a series about moving beyond our fears to GROW a business or ministry! We're talking with leading experts so that we can help address some of the common fears faced so that we can move forward in the work we are called to do! Today we are discussing marketing with expert Titania Page.  Titania Paige is a kingdom-first branding and website designer whose specialty is making Christian women shine online. From beauty experts to Bible study writers, she elevates brands leading with biblical values.  It's all apart of her mission to break down the division between faith & business...and shine a little light in our crazy world! She uses her 10+ years of design experience to translate your vision into a stunning brand identity and website that makes your ideal audience engage & buy from you. Connect with Titania by visiting www.digitalministrymentor.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalministrymentor/  // Show Notes: Ashlyn Writes of www.PrimedtoLaunch.c

September is my birthday month so we are taking a little walk down memory lane. I’ll share how I grew from the inside out in each season of transition. On September 27th, we celebrated my 46th birthday and 100 episodes of Work Your Plan! To celebrate the milestone of 100 episodes, we planned an engaging, wisdom-filled LIVE episode where I brought in my greatest support system of women along my entrepreneurial journey (known as Mag7) and my husband and best friend, Daniel Tillman.  A special thank you to our special guests: Daniel Tillman Isha Cogborn of Epiphany Institute  Mariah Cunningham of Push Career Management  April Nowlin of Move The Finish Line Dr. Nadia Brown of The Doyenne Agency // Watch the LIVE replay of this incredible show on Facebook and YouTube!  Youtube at StrongHer.Me Coaching and Consulting (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTWWXtxLUW4)  Facebook at StrongHer.Me Coaching and Consulting (https://fb.watch/8jWannqztT/)  // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle! A circle is an intimate group

September is my birthday month so we are taking a little walk down memory lane. I’ll share how I grew from the inside out in each season of transition. Episode 99 is special because we're giving you clips from some of our favorite episodes over the years!  // The clips from today's episode are from the following episodes:  Episode 82: Year in Review 2020 with Isha Cogborn Episode 43: The Vision is Bigger Than Your Fear  Episode 44: The Required Cliff Jump with Brandice Daniel Episode 79: Demystifying Purpose with Nicole Salmon Episode 55: How to Break Free from Imposter Syndrome with Felicia Davis Episode 83: What Is Your Dream Opportunity? Episode 68: Relationship ROI: Loving Others without Damaging Your Soul with Kelli Center Episode 84: What Courageous Conversation Are You Avoiding? Episode 64: Beauty for Ashes with Mel Shipman // Show Notes: Body of Work: Finding The Thread That Ties Your Story Together by Pam Slim // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle! A circle is an intimate group of

  September is my birthday month so we are taking a little walk down memory lane. I’ll share how I grew from the inside out in each season of transition. We’re calling this series “My evolution as a woman”. As I share my truths, I hope it will ignite in you a desire to reflect over each season of transition in your life and anywhere you’ve been stagnant you’ll be re-energized. In my 40s I’m navigating my identity as a woman. I feel like one of the best gifts I’ve given myself is to no longer look around waiting for permission or validation to step out in the things God is calling me to. To second guess myself, to doubt used to be my first response. // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle. A circle is an intimate group of women who clap for and challenge each other! The StrongHer.me Activation Circle is a group coaching accelerator for women on a mission to lead more confidently and authentically. Full details about this unique experience can be found at stronger.me/activationcircle. // The STRONG Womanhood

  September is my birthday month so we are taking a little walk down memory lane. I’ll share how I grew from the inside out in each season of transition. We’re calling this series “My evolution as a woman”. As I share my truths, I hope it will ignite in you a desire to reflect over each season of transition in your life and anywhere you’ve been stagnant you’ll be re-energized. This week I share from my 30s. I was navigating my identity as a dreamer. Uncovering my strengths and my unique path and purpose. Learning from my mistakes. // Show Notes: My 1st podcast: WAHM Success Radio | The Savvy WAHM https://www.blogtalkradio.com/thesavvywahm  Good Life Diva YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/NVET_RYZp-g https://youtu.be/UPngJDDbRBc Video from the 1st year of the YASTYT event: https://youtu.be/2JHo35eya9o   // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle. A circle is an intimate group of women who clap for and challenge each other! The StrongHer.me Activation Circle is a group coaching accelerator for women on a missio

September is my birthday month so we are taking a little walk down memory lane. I’ll share how I grew from the inside out in each season of transition. We’re calling this series “My evolution as a woman”. As I share my truths, I hope it will ignite in you a desire to reflect over each season of transition in your life and anywhere you’ve been stagnant you’ll be re-energized. This week I share from my 20s. This is when I was navigating my new identities as a wife and a mom. So, learning to build our village wasn’t optional. It was a necessity. I believe our quality of life would have been diminished without the support of these people in our lives. // Download the "StrongHer Together eBook!  https://strongherme.ck.page/ebook // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle. A circle is an intimate group of women who clap for and challenge each other! The StrongHer.me Activation Circle is a group coaching accelerator for women on a mission to lead more confidently and authentically. Full details about this unique exp

September is my birthday month so we are taking a little walk down memory lane. I’ll share how I grew from the inside out in each season of transition. We’re calling this series “My evolution as a woman”. As I share my truths, I hope it will ignite in you a desire to reflect over each season of transition in your life and anywhere you’ve been stagnant you’ll be re-energized. This week I want to share from my late teen years. Our teen years are a time when we really have to begin discerning what’s right for us and what’s not; what’s going to take us in the direction we want to go and what will take us away from it. As I have evolved as a woman, I have learned to trust the nudges from God I feel in my soul. I’ve learned the more I trust, the quicker I’m willing to trust the next time. How we learn to trust ourselves or follow our instincts: It’s partially instinctual. It’s partially wisdom gained from past experience. It’s partially risking failure or disappointment. // Show Notes Scripture: Proverbs 3:5,6 TPT

Leadership and building a ministry or business requires resourcefulness. As leaders, we need a lot less than we think, when we use our creativity. This month’s them came while writing the script for a previous episode. I started thinking about how I use some form of writing everyday in my business and the other skills I’ve had to acquire to be an entrepreneurial leader. This week I want to talk about the tool of conflict resolution. Leadership is influence. We can’t be effective leaders, if we are unwilling or unprepared to confront, for the purpose of, working through the messiness of relationships. // Show Notes Episode 84 What courageous conversation are you avoiding? Episode 92 Tools Every Leader Needs in Her Toolkit: Coaching Yourself and Others Episode 93 Tools Every Leader Needs in Her Toolkit: Active Listening The Good Fight: How Conflict Can Bring You Closer by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle. A circle is an intimate group of women who clap for and

Leadership and building a ministry or business requires resourcefulness. As leaders, we need a lot less than we think, when we use our creativity. This month’s them came while writing the script for a previous episode. I started thinking about how I use some form of writing everyday in my business and the other skills I’ve had to acquire to be an entrepreneurial leader. This week I want to talk about the tool of active listening. Active listening goes hand in hand with coaching and requires a level of self discipline. // Show Notes Center for Creative Leadership:  "Using Active Listening to Coach Others" https://www.ccl.org/articles/leading-effectively-articles/coaching-others-use-active-listening-skills/ ICF (International Coaching Federation) Core Competency: Active Listening Developing the Leader Within You by John Maxwell Developing the Leader Around You by John Maxwell // Join us for our Fall Activation Circle. A circle is an intimate group of women who clap for and challenge each other! The StrongHer.

Leadership and building a ministry or business requires resourcefulness. As leaders, we need a lot less than we think, when we use our creativity. This month’s them came while writing the script for a previous episode. I started thinking about how I use some form of writing everyday in my business and the other skills I’ve had to acquire to be an entrepreneurial leader. This week I want to talk about the tool of coaching. // Show Notes The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal by Kendra Tillman Bill Cooper, Enrichment Journal, Biblical Foundations of Coaching http://enrichmentjournal.ag.org/201202/201202_034_creating_culture.cfm The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever by Michael Bungay Stanier // The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here! Get it at Amazon:

Leadership and building a ministry or business requires resourcefulness. As leaders, we need a lot less than we think, when we use our creativity. This month’s them came while writing the script for a previous episode. I started thinking about how I use some form of writing everyday in my business and the other skills I’ve had to acquire to be an entrepreneurial leader. This month we'll be talking about Coaching Yourself & Others, Listening & Communication and Resolving Conflict. // Show Notes Episode 87 the cost of authenticity and the power of words. Episode 88 the power of words, specifically the words we say to ourselves. Episode 89 audiobooks that give us the courage to speak our stories.⠀ In episode 90 books that so closely aligned with my core values that I wish I had written them myself. // 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

When we were planning the episode for the month, I knew I wanted to share with you books that I felt so perfectly aligned with StrongHer.me that I wish I had written them myself. These books represent a specific part of my own spiritual growth journey. Many of my own core values and beliefs about calling are expressed in these books. Once you’ve listened to this episode, I hope you will share a book that communicates one of your core values as a leader. // Show Notes Ready to Rise: Own Your Voice, Gather Your Community, Step Into Your Influence by Jo Saxton  The Emotionally Healthy Woman: 8 Things to Quit to Change Your Life by Geri Scazzero The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene' Brown Successful Women Think Differently 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 one s