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My Websites : https://workredefinedconsulting.com, or you can visit my website, melaniechristina.org. My Email: [email protected] Instagram : @_melaniechristina Music by frumhere, kevatta - warm feeling - https://thmatc.co/?l=B874B09C

Click here to read the blog post version 10 Steps Mentioned + Links 1 | morning pages -  https://juliacameronlive.com/books-by-julia/the-artists-way-a-spiritual-path-to-higher-creativity-audiobook/ https://juliacameronlive.com/tag/morning-pages/ 2 | do one thing you want to do before doing what you have to do - 3 | give yourself permission for slow or low energy days 4 | allow for spontaneity — life is about more than following rituals & schedules 5 | prioritize mindfulness 6 |...

In this episode, I share a quick note from my journal on finding your space in the crowds. Always know there's room for you. This story is an ode to my hometown city -- Atlanta, GA Music by frumhere, kevatta - warm feeling - https://thmatc.co/?l=B874B09C My Links  Blog + Digital Journal : https://melaniechristina.substack.com Website : https://melaniechristina.org Instagram: https://instagram.com/_melaniechristina Email: [email protected] 

In today's episode, we interview business coach, project manager, and contributor Merlinda Francois! Timestamps  0:00 Introduction  5:45 Merlinda’s career journey  11:35 How your experiences and your career helps your business 14:28 How to manage different projects in your career and business 19:03 When you wont to quit your business 25:00 Best and worst investments  for your business 35:00 Balancing love and business 41:42 The burden of a successful career and business ...

Disclaimer: While the tools shared in this episode are for educational purposes, this episode should not be used as a substitute for prioritizing your own mental health journey. These techniques are broad for the sake of our audience, and it is essential to gain the personal, specific help you need. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. In this episode of My Rough Draft Podcast, we are talking with licensed associate...

Questions mentioned in today's episode 1. Are you outside your scope?  2. Are there underlying mental issues? 3. Are you misaligned with your season?  4. Are you misaligned with your why? 5. Are you being called to do things a different way? 6. Do you need to loop God back in?  Come say hi! Shoot me an email -- [email protected] Personal Links Personal Website - https://melaniechristina.org Instagram -https://instagram.com/_melaniechristina Youtube Channel -...

Links mentioned in today's episode: https://emilypfreeman.com/the-books/ https://emilypfreeman.com/podcast/ Shoot me an email -- [email protected] Personal Links Personal Website - https://melaniechristina.org Instagram -https://instagram.com/_melaniechristina Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1s8leeBzelSdJjrBc3gZKw Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/melaniechristina.org Pinterest Page -https://www.pinterest.com/myroughdraftwithmel/ Work Redefined...

Many times, we only keep track of how many times we fail. But, God keeps track of how many times we get back up. Personal Links Personal Website - https://melaniechristina.org Instagram -https://instagram.com/_melaniechristina Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1s8leeBzelSdJjrBc3gZKw Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/melaniechristina.org Pinterest Page -https://www.pinterest.com/myroughdraftwithmel/ Work Redefined Consulting Agency Links Website:...

Bible Reference John 11:1-44 CSB Personal Links Personal Website - https://melaniechristina.org Instagram -https://instagram.com/_melaniechristina Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1s8leeBzelSdJjrBc3gZKw Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/melaniechristina.org Pinterest Page -https://www.pinterest.com/myroughdraftwithmel/ Work Redefined Consulting Agency Links Website: https://workredefinedconsulting.com LinkedIn Company Page:...

Timestamp and Key Questions  2:22 - Q: What has 2020 taught you? Describe your 2020 in one word, and state how that one word has impacted your life. 6:01 - Q: What were the biggest lessons you learned in 2020 about your faith, life, purpose, & work? 12:03 - Q: What has self care looked like for you in 2020? Is there anything you need to change or adjust?  13:40 - Q: What's been the hardest part of your journey? What makes it easier? 16:38 - Q: What’s been the most rewarding thing...

Listen y'all as a fellow 9-5preneur, I did not have time to edit this podcast, so you are getting the raw version today! Done is better than perfect! But, take a listen to find quality tips & tools you can use to maximize your time and leverage your 9-5 for your other passions & businesses!  Key Questions & Takeaways Time Management 1 | How can block out time each morning to do a little of your passion before your 9-5 work?  2 |Set office hours for your business or passion...

Mentions from today's episode : 1. Book - I am my Brand - Kubi Springer I am My Brand Book Link 2. Sermon - Elevation Church - What It Means Is Up To Me What It Means Is Up to Me Sermon Link 3. Sermon - Impact Doing Church Differently  - Shift  Shift Sermon Link Email me : [email protected] Book my Services - melaniechristina.org/services/ Website - https://melaniechristina.org Instagram -https://instagram.com/_melaniechristina Youtube Channel -...

Main Takeaways 1. We have to do it with Him - We have center our desires around Him and for many of us this will be done through a time of prayer & fasting 2. Give space for the new. Don’t just look to current strategies and what you see.  3. Prepare as if it’s already done.  Email me : [email protected] Book my Services - melaniechristina.org/services/ Website - https://melaniechristina.org Instagram -https://instagram.com/_melaniechristina Youtube Channel -...

Takeaway's from today's episode 1. Shift our mindset from pending to final. 2. Spend less time trying to prove your gift, spend more time walking in it. 3. Your works alone won’t get you there. We must depend on God’s grace and power to finish the work. Email me : [email protected] Book my Services - melaniechristina.org/services/ Website - https://melaniechristina.org Instagram -https://instagram.com/_melaniechristina Youtube Channel -...

Email me : [email protected] Book my Services - melaniechristina.org/services/ Website - https://melaniechristina.org Instagram -https://instagram.com/_melaniechristina Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1s8leeBzelSdJjrBc3gZKw Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/melaniechristina.org Pinterest Page -https://www.pinterest.com/myroughdraftwithmel/ [Music] Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cinematic HipHop 002" by Sascha Ende (https://www.sascha-ende.de) ...

Key Takeaways 1. When working with your clients, it's important to set clear communication channels and stick to them. BONUS 2.  Set boundaries in your business by setting business hours. 3. Be clear on who you serve and what you do. Decide what add ons you and won’t allow. 4. Focus less on giving discounts and more on overdelivering in quality. Email me : [email protected] Book my Services - melaniechristina.org/services/ Website - https://melaniechristina.org Instagram...

Scripture mentioned today : Proverbs 4:23-27 NLT Key Takeaways 1. Guard our vision by guarding our thoughts. 2. Guard our vision by guarding our mouths. 3. Guard our vision by keeping our eyes on our own path TODAY and not getting sidetracked by TOMORROW. Email me : [email protected] Project Management Services - melaniechristina.org/services/ Website - https://melaniechristina.org Instagram -https://instagram.com/_melaniechristina Youtube Channel -...

Key takeaways 1- Business Plan doesn’t tell the WHY of your business. You have to incorporate your story using a storytelling plan 2- Business plan doesn’t tell you HOW the work will actually get done.  3 - Business plan doesn’t tell you the WHEN every activity needs to get done and HOW much it will cost. So, what you need is a PROJECT PLAN. A project plan consists of outlining each task, each task's deadline, each task's responsible person, and each task's cost. I do offer project...

Verses from today's episode : Psalm 37:1-9 CSB Bible used : She Reads Truth Bible Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1s8leeBzelSdJjrBc3gZKw Instagram -https://instagram.com/_melaniechristina Services - melaniechristina.org/services/ Website - https://melaniechristina.org Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/melaniechristina.org Pinterest Page -https://www.pinterest.com/myroughdraftwithmel/ [Music] Music from https://filmmusic.io "Cinematic HipHop 002" by Sascha...

Key Takeaways 1. Identify your values and strengths. Communicate how they bring RESULTS. 2. Create a SIGNATURE LOOK. 3. Utilize Social Networking PERIOD specifically LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. 4. Forget the myth that your Personal Brand has to always be PROFESSIONAL. Forget the myth that your personal brand has to be EITHER professional OR creative OR lifestyle. We want to see all of YOU. 5. Understand that your PERSONAL BRAND has little do with you and more about who is called TO...

TIME STAMPS & KEY NOTES 3:20 //  Episode Start 5:54 // I know that I’m not going to get everything done today, but I’m going to do what I can with the grace I have for today. Read Hebrews 4  10:30 // ONE // Step back & understand the bigger picture. God’s view of you goes far beyond what you do.  18:15 // TWO // God can do more than less because when His hand is on it, it’s on IT. 22:04 // THREE // Raise your Expectations and Standards  25:02 // FOUR // Raise the level of...

[Time Stamps from today's episode] Trimming down spiritually - 3:00 Trimming down relationally - 12:49 Trimming down professionally - 18:00 [Links!] Youtube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1s8leeBzelSdJjrBc3gZKw Instagram -https://instagram.com/_melaniechristina Website - https://melaniechristina.org Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/melaniechristina.org Pinterest Page -https://www.pinterest.com/myroughdraftwithmel/ [Music] Music from https://filmmusic.io ...

Key Takeaways | Nehemiah 1-8 1 Rebuild your passion for the "people" God has called you to. Find your passion for the place vs only seeking to go to a higher "place". Pray & fast for the people God has called to you consistently. Do the research to learn their true problems and needs. 2 Learn the balance between speaking out in boldness and moving in silence.  3 Expect Opposition. Know that opposition shows in many different forms.  4 Delegate & organize your work. Build the...