Bob Dalton is the founder and CEO of the blanket company Sackcloth & Ashes, based in Oregon where they give a blanket to a homeless shelter every time they sell a blanket.Bob’s story of conviction to Christianity is soul-stirring, and as he takes me through that journey he also unfolds how his company, Sackcloth and Ashes was born. He talks about the miracles that came about that catapulted Sackcloth & Ashes into almost overnight success, from a placement in Anthropologie that created...

Have you ever felt like every time you go to do something REALLY important, all hell starts to break loose, like the entire universe starts to conspire against you? We’ve all been there and in fact, Neil and I were just there last week as we prepared to speak to a youth group about the power of addiction recovery through the 12-steps and the atonement of Jesus Christ. I’ve also been studying a book called The War of Art, which is all about his topic. So today’s podcast breaks down the why of...

Aimee Gianni is a seasoned marriage and family therapist and relationship coach, with a focus on guiding couples and individuals through the complexities of relationships for nearly three decades.In this episode, Aimee shares her perspective on the transformative power of relationships, especially highlighted during the pandemic’s unique challenges. She emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, communication, and connection as foundational elements of a healthy relationship. She shares her...

When McKenzie Bauer’s boyfriend lost his wallet, he struggled to replace it - everything was big, bulky or boring. After marrying in 2015, they raised some $60,000 from Kickstarter and launched Thread Wallets with a line of slim, stylish wallets that can be attached to a keychain, lanyard or phone. They’ve since expanded into other accessories, like lip balm holders and crossbody bags. They sell their products in 600 stores like Zumiez and Scheels, plus create corporate swag for Coca-Cola and...

Kori Andrews is a full time seminary teacher, speaker, and founder of Hi5Live, a community with weekly lives on spiritual motivational topics. Kori bravely shared his story of having a baby in the NICU at primary children’s hospital when I met him a couple summers ago at aspen grove family camp in Utah, where we were both speaking. His baby has since passed away, but the beautiful lessons that Kori shared through that experience have touched me so much that I really wanted him to share his...

Lloyd Roberts is a dedicated husband, father, and serial entrepreneur who loves business and investing. Before he cofounded a tech unicorn, a company with a billion-dollar valuation, Lloyd had many ups and downs as an entrepreneur, with each new venture teaching him lessons about what to do, and not do, in business. In 2021, his tech company was recognized by Inc. 5000 as the 21st fastest-growing software company in the country.Lloyd champions the idea of living an intentional life, where...

We’ve all been there — times when we knew we should have prepared, and didn’t, and we walk away with regret. And then there are times when you can walk away knowing you did absolutely everything you could have done to be prepared. Today we’re talking about some of our biggest life lessons in being prepared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Garn is a New York Times Best-Selling Author, serial entrepreneur, investor, and business and life strategist.Randy has been awarded Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young and Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneur.‍ He is passionate about growing companies and the people behind them. Randy has mastered the art of relationships, and customer acquisition and is behind the business strategy of many of the most well-known thought leaders and CEOs in the world. He is also an alumnus of Brigham...

Last week a dear friend of ours, and a friend of the podcast, Andre, lost his mother unexpectedly. We were able to be there online with him, to mourn with him as he mourned. This led to us talking about why we are asked in the scriptures, and in our church as a covenant with God, to mourn with those who mourn. We share some personal experiences also when others have done this well for us, and how you can the next time you know someone who is going through loss or grief. Learn more about your...

Lily Shimbashi has always loved sports… ish. After growing up with a father in professional sports and four brothers who played, the sports world felt natural for Lily. She had little girl dreams of becoming a sports reporter, the next, Erin Andrews as she liked to say. After graduating college in sports broadcasting, Lily got her first job for an NBA team as a broadcast assistant. It was one night watching James Harden play wondering which Kardashian he had dated that Lily realized she...

Caroline Boudreaux is a social entrepreneur and Founder of the Miracle Foundation, an international nonprofit that helps orphans and foster children find a safe, stable and permanent family. Caroline is a firecracker Cajun who was born and raised in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She founded Miracle Foundation in 2000. While visiting a small village in India, Caroline was invited to the home of a local family that had taken in over 100 orphaned children. From the moment she met those children, she...

00:00 Introduction and Background 01:54 Grief and Loss 06:32 Comparison of Grief Experiences 08:28 Dealing with Guilt and Negative Emotions 09:24 Struggling with the Concept of Joy 11:14 Finding Peace and Joy in Grief 13:40 Jesus' Example of Feeling Pain 14:09 Accepting Pain and Finding Light 17:47 Choosing Happiness in Marriage 22:06 Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality 23:30 Taking Responsibility for Your Happiness 25:26 Choosing Light in Postpartum Depression 29:35 Giving Yourself Grace...

Do you believe there are angels among us? I do, and Neil does, and we’ve had some really special experiences here in Hawaii with our family members who have passed on. So today we’re discussing the idea of angels in the form of family members and ancestors looking out for us, helping us, cheering us on, encouraging us in our darkest moments and giving us a little nudge when we need it. I promise you that you do have people on the other side who love you, care about you, and want to help, if...

Shawn Nelson is the founder and CEO of Lovesac, repeatedly recognized as the fastest growing furniture brand in the US for over a decade. Lovesac is publicly traded on Nasdaq and is projected to exceed $1 Billion in annual sales over the next few years with more than 270 Lovesac branded retail locations. From humble beginnings, Shawn founded Lovesac in 1998 making Sacs by hand for neighbors and friends while in college. In 2005 Shawn won a million-dollar investment by Richard Branson on his...

Are the January blues hitting you? Are you feeling like everything is piling up on you? Are you in your pajamas right now? Me too! But really, how are you right now? If you’re not doing great, then today my friend, we did a podcast episode just for you. I hope you can feel our love for you and that you’ll hear this message today and be able to tell yourself, “it’s okay to be in a season of survival.” And if you aren’t in that kind of season, but you know and love someone who might be right...

One of my favorite quotes is from C. Joy Bell that says, “You will find that it is necessary to let things go; simply for the reason that they are heavy. So let them go, let go of them.” Today Neil and I are discussing what things we’ve let go of to make room for better things in our lives. Labels, past experiences, burdens that don’t belong to us… We’re also talking about HOW to do this and some things you can evaluate in your life so that you have room to really step into who you were meant...

If you’re feeling a little bit of a let-down after the wrapping paper is all thrown away and you feel like you survived the marathon of another Christmas season, but you wish you could’ve made Jesus just a little more central to it all, DON’T WORRY! I’ve got you, because I know just what that feels like. I have the perfect thing, and it’s actually really easy, and I’m going to walk you through how I do it, what I’ve done in past years, and how you can have this miracle in your life of...

Jenn Kautsch, founder of Sober Sis, is passionate about making it safe for women to have a conversation about alcohol without judgment, labels, or rules. She’s a retired “gray area” drinker who realized in her 40s that her “wine o’clock” habit wasn’t doing her any favors. She started Sober Sis to share her knowledge and experience with other women who wanted to overcome drinking as a habit and lifestyle and enjoy an alcohol free lifestyle instead. If you’ve been contemplating giving up...

In the spirit of Christmas so many of us (myself included) can get bogged down by the shopping lists and a full calendar and so many demands on our time and our wallets, but what really matters amidst all of that? Today we’re discussing the great gift we can give to others AND to Jesus by just simply following a prompting. Notes: “The Spirit of Christmas” Talk by Thomas S. Monson https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/thomas-s-monson/spirit-christmas/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is someone I now think about more than I ever have during the Christmas season because of an experience I had two Christmases ago when I lost a pregnancy. Her attitude of being the handmaid of the Lord has helped me maintain the perspective of being willing to do the Lord's will even through some of the most challenging trials that have come with being a mother. Today I'm sharing my theory on miscarriage that has been pieced together over time and through my...

Burnout is a topic that I feel like is tossed around a lot in media but I have a question for you to ponder: do you know what the signs are of burnout? And maybe even more importantly, do you know what to do if you are starting to feel like you're creeping toward the edge of burnout? Or maybe you're even already there! Let's talk about how to spot it and then what to do if it's invading your life and happiness. Time Stamps: [00:33] - What’s the definition of burnout? [06:30] - Let go, and...

If you've ever felt confused by how Jesus did everything for everyone and saved people and helped them and yet you can never do enough to feel like enough, then today's episode is for you. If you've ever felt like you're not sure how to be a good Christian and also take care of your own needs, today's episode is also for you. I'm so excited to share with you the many examples I've found in the scriptures of how Jesus was not a codependent. Time Stamps: [00:53] - “Jesus was not a...

Jessica N. Turner is a content creator and tastemaker for busy moms looking for hacks to live life with more intention and less stress. She is a blogging veteran, having established her platform in 2006, and has continued to evolve to meet the needs of her community and the influencer industry. Jessica lives with her three children in Nashville, Tennessee. She is also a vocal LGBTQ ally and is proud of her positive co-parenting relationship with her ex-husband, author Matthew Paul Turner, who...

If the holidays make you nervous, anxious, or stressed because of any kind of FAMILY dynamic, then today's episode is specifically just for you. We're going to talk through some of the ways you can avoid having drama, stressing yourself out about people pleasing, and instead hold really good, healthy holiday boundaries to make 2023 your most codafree holiday season ever. I also have a download for you if you feel like you could use a little help with some examples of healthy holiday...