In this episode of the Grace for Breakfast podcast, host Iviana Bynum interviews January Donovan, the founder of the Woman's School and the Wholeness Coaching School. January shares her personal journey from her childhood in the Philippines to becoming a successful entrepreneur, author, and mother of eight in the United States. She details the development of the Woman's School, aimed at equipping women with practical skills for life management and self-improvement, integrating her experiences...

In this episode of The Grace for Breakfast podcast, host Iviana Bynum interviews American writer, domestic adoptee, and identical twin Julie Ryan McGue. Julie discusses her journey of discovering her identity, her search for her biological family, and the impact of adoption on her life. She shares her experiences of growing up in a blended family, dealing with closed adoption, and the challenges and revelations of reconnecting with her birth parents and relatives. Julie also talks about her...

In this episode of Grace for Breakfast, host Iviana Bynum engages in a rich conversation with Brenda Seefeldt Amodea, a multifaceted pastor, author, and speaker. Brenda shares her transformative journey of faith that began at 15 years old and discusses leading Larger Story Church, a unique hybrid church that meets to intentionally include conversations as part of worship. Brenda shares her upcoming Bible study 'Trust Issues with God,' which is aimed at exploring and nurturing trust in one's...

In this episode of Grace for Breakfast, host Iviana Bynum interviews Sheyenne Kreamer CEO and founder of Triangle Solutions Alliance LLC. In this episode Sheyenne shares her pathway to entrepreneuship and how it lead to her passion of helping people "Find Their Song". Sheyenne gives voice to people who are having difficulty finding a career path that suits them as well as people looking to transition career paths. She discusses some of her personal tribulations and talks about how adversity...

In this episode of Grace for Breakfast, hosts Iviana and Bhreon Bynum interview Alex and Alecia SanFilippo, a couple enthusiastic about entrepreneurship and community building. Alex and Alecia share insights into their journey of starting Podmath, a community for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of partnership, communication, and supporting each other's dreams and goals. In this episode both couples discuss how they manage a work-life balance, giving tips on ending the workday and...

In this episode, host Iviana Bynum interviews Dr. David Chotka founder and director of SpiritEquip Ministries. This episode delves into personal anecdotes of divine guidance, the challenges in recognizing God's voice, and the transformative impact of following divine leads. Alongside, an insightful conversation about Rev. Dr. Chotka's workbook 'Hey, are you there? It's me, God' reveals a structured pathway for believers to deepen their connection with God through storytelling, Bible study,...

In this episode, host Iviana Bynum interviews Dr. David Chotka founder and director of SpiritEquip Ministries about a range of topics including prayer, spiritual experiences, and the power of Jesus over dark forces. This episode delves into the profound effects of prayer and healing through conversations with spiritual leaders. Dr. David Chotka shares some of his personal supernatural experiences, his transformational journey from skepticism to witnessing miracles, and the holistic nature of...

In this episode of the Grace for Breakfast podcast, host Iviana Bynum interviews Jennifer Chapman, a life coach and stroke survivor. Jennifer shares her inspiring story of overcoming personal adversity, including the sudden loss of her mother at a young age and adjusting to life post-stroke, and how these experiences inspired her to start 'Just Commit Coaching.' The discussion delves into the concept of 'victim mentality,' how to confront and heal unresolved aspects of our past, and the...

In this episode, Iviana interviews Joelle Casteix, a survivor of child sexual abuse turned advocate, author, and keynote speaker on subjects such as child sexual abuse prevention, survivor support, resiliency, and social media safety. Joelle shares her personal story of abuse and discusses how the trauma affected her relationships and mental and spiritual health. She also shares advice for parents on how to protect their kids and guidance for survivors dealing with their traumatic...

This episode consists of an essay and a poem written by Iviana Bynum titled "Hope". The essay introduces the poem, written coming out of a dark time after a monthlong series of earthquakes her family experienced while living in Puerto Rico. In this episode, we explore the power hope in difficult times. It will encourage you and bring light to your life amidst fearful and overwhelming situations. Subscribe to Grace for Breakfast on Substack for ad-free episodes and...

In this episode of Grace for Breakfast podcast, Iviana Bynum interviews El Edwards, a Jesus geek, author, and founder of Youier and the Blue House. El shares her journey from being a frustrated and disgruntled mother to finding joy and alignment in her life through tapping into her faith and practicing intentional expectant relationship with God. The discussion highlights how religion was not God's first choice, relationship was. El also emphasizes the importance of recognizing the beautiful...

In this rich episode, host Iviana Bynum introduces a fresh format. She introspects about shifts in her personal life and the impact it had on her professional and personal life, especially as a homeschooling mom. The central theme of the podcast is about mental toughness through fallow seasons of struggle and how it can help through difficult situations, likening life to different seasons, and the necessity of change and adaptability. She gives examples of creating a habit of mental renewal,...

In this episode I discuss mental toughness and refocusing yourself to be self disciplined. I provide training and fundamentals on how to increase your mental strength in a very practical way to help release any fears, self judgment or self sabotage that you may feel is causing a shift in your self journey so that it doesn't consume you anymore. Tune in to this episode to learn how you can put in work through toughness, prayer, and strength to help overcome life's struggles and to have a guide...

Stephanie Jordan, author, teacher, and speaker is on the podcast to deliver her wisdom about setting healthy boundaries in relationships, teaching about codependency, and the heavy topics we need to teach our kids about. With 5 children of her own and 4 bonus children through marriage, she shares candid stories about the ups and downs of widowhood, divorce, and overcoming loss. In this interview, we talk about: Codependent parentingBoundaries in relationships and with your childrenTeaching...

If you grew up without a father or with one that caused you much grief and pain, then this episode is to encourage you and give you some new insight. One of the most difficult concepts for us to grasp can be what it means to be a "child" of God. That's what we'll unpack today along with what it means to be "seated" and a trick on how to take back control of your mind when you're drifting into unhealthy thoughts and patterns. Support GFB: Grace for Breakfast is listener-supported. Show your...

Latoya Mathews, fondly referred to as the Underground Railroad of Freedom for wounded women, is a grace-filled healing coach and speaker who has earned a reputation as a beacon of hope for leading women who have experienced abortion from shame and self-condemnation to wholeness and freedom. After taking her own traumatic, solo healing journey, Latoya is on a mission to unravel the shackles of guilt, pain, and regret that bind countless other women who have experienced abortion. In this...

Trigger Warning: This episode contains content related to sexual trauma, rape, and abuse. Listeners, please beware. When I was 15, I went through an experience that I wouldn't wish on any girl of any age. It led me down a path of numbness and pain that lasted for many years. Through it all, God had a plan to redeem me and bring me healing. About a month ago, something happened that caused me to relive the pain of that day. God wanted to bring my healing to completion and I was ready for it....

In the last two featured interviews we heard the wise words of Clint Hatton. The conversation was so packed with wisdom that bringing his wife Amárillys was the best way to keep the conversation going. Clint and Amárillys Hatton have a track record of perseverance and having a strong bond in marriage. In this episode we talk about: how to stay united in your marriagehow to make decisions together as a couplehow to stay together during difficult timeshow God can bring healing even when facing...

Trauma affects your brain and stays there, affecting your reactions for years after the event even if you've already been to counseling or believe you've overcome it. Today’s episode teaches what trauma is and how it affects your everyday life. I call out 9 ways that trauma creates self-sabotage. I also answer questions about the Aroma Freedom Technique and how it helps clear trauma from the brain and starts you on the path to creating new habits and releasing the grip of self-destructing...

Clint Hatton lived every parent's worse fear—the loss of a child. In Part Two of our interview, he shares the events that happened on the day of his loss and how his family bravely dealt with it while encouraging friends, family, and those who were impacted by the loss of their son. Clint also answers my question about how and why he has not given up on persevering or on God. Be prepared to experience the incredible wisdom and insight from Clint, who shows us how to live a big, bold, and...

Clint Hatton lives an inspiring life as a true example of perseverance after the most painful losses. He shows us that even after the worst grief, you can still continue to trust in God without ceasing. In part one of this interview, Clint shares his story about overcoming his addiction to meth and cocaine, how he turned his life to Christ, and his journey to becoming a pastor in the midst of a divorce. He also shares what led him to move from Redding, CA to Dallas, TX (without ever being...

In this episode, I talk about what it's like to stay true and committed to what you want to change in your life or what you're newly standing for even if you're dealing with a lack of support from family and friends. When you face the "real world" with new ideas or changes you're making, they're not always ready and welcoming to your change. It requires a new level of strength in you to stay true to yourself. Tune in for encouragement and how to navigate this new change. Support GFB: Grace...

In this episode, Lia Valencia Key shares her story about how she went from growing up homeless to now owning a global jewelry brand. Her inspiring story takes us from the beginning when she, her mother, and her siblings lived in a homeless shelter to where she is now with QVC and she teaches us how she's used her internal compass to guide her. Her success launched her toward achieving a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Master's Degree in Education, a Cosmetology Instructor's License, becoming a...

When you choose clarity and step out in truth on one area of your life, it spreads like wildfire into other areas as well. That’s what’s happened since I released episode 50, when I came clean about my thoughts on closet Christianity, reverence, and the direction I wanted to take the podcast. I also had the opportunity to get real in my relationships and how I showed up in my work. So what happened? Was it worth it to me? In this episode, I get real about: How your relationships evolve when...