Ever felt like you're chasing an impossible dream of "balance" while juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship? Throw away that tired concept and embrace something more attainable - harmony.

Marianne Hickman knows this journey intimately. An international public speaker who's graced over 2,400 stages worldwide, she's built a multiple six-figure business while raising six children. Her remarkable transformation from single mom on food stamps to successful entrepreneur offers a refreshing perspective on creating harmony between career ambitions and family life.

The key starts with defining what success actually means to you. Marianne guides us through a powerful exercise where we envision our perfect day in vivid detail - from when we wake up to what fills our calendar. This clarity becomes the compass for making small, intentional adjustments that bring us closer to our vision.

One of her most liberating insights? The phrase "No, not right now." These five simple words create boundaries without permanently closing doors, allowing us to focus our energy where it matters most in our current season. As Marianne explains, our biggest enemy isn't evil - it's distraction. When we learn to focus our efforts like a magnifying glass concentrating sunlight, we become exponentially more effective and fulfilled.

Her mission to "make good people crazy wealthy" stems from a conviction that positive messages deserve amplification. The world needs more ethical voices with resources to create good, and Marianne helps business owners monetize their messages through the power of stages.

Perhaps most powerfully, she challenges us to reconsider the purpose of our stories: "Nobody cares about your story. We tell our story so it changes someone else's story." This perspective transforms our narratives from self-centered experiences into meaningful tools that serve others.

For the mompreneur struggling in the trenches, Marianne offers this encouragement: your voice matters, even when you doubt it. The challenges you face today are preparing you to help someone tomorrow, and the most powerful being in the universe has your back.

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Are you drowning in the constant hustle of motherhood while trying to build a business? That's not the life Jesus has invited you to live.

Ashley Perry Lambett, Christian lifestyle strategist and founder of the Prioritized Women Collective, brings a refreshing perspective on what it truly means to thrive as an ambitious mom. Having walked through her own journey of postpartum depletion, identity loss, and burnout while raising two young children, Ashley shares the transformative practices that helped her rediscover her purpose without compromising her values, health, or family.

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The conversation begins with a powerful reminder to start with stillness—sitting in silence with God before reaching for your phone or tackling your endless to-do list. Even five minutes of asking "Lord, where do you want me in this season?" can completely shift your perspective. Ashley then unpacks the divine order of priorities that many high-achieving moms overlook: God first, yourself second (yes, yourself!), your spouse third, followed by children, and then business or ministry.

For women accustomed to putting themselves last, this hierarchy feels revolutionary. But as Ashley explains through her river metaphor, water must flow into the river before it can nourish everything around it. Similarly, you must be filled before you can effectively pour into others. This isn't selfish—it's essential for sustainable motherhood and business growth.

Perhaps most liberating is Ashley's reminder that your current constraints are temporary: "You can do everything, just not at the same time." By focusing on the one or two priorities God has highlighted for this season and letting go of the rest (for now), you can break free from burnout and find deep fulfillment in His divine order.

Ready to rediscover who you are in Christ without compromising what matters most? Take Ashley's Overflow Quiz to identify your biggest struggle and receive personalized resources to help you reconnect with God's purpose for your life.

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Every mompreneur knows the feeling—you're exhausted, uncertain about your next step, and perhaps a little frustrated that your business isn't growing as quickly as you'd hoped. If that's you right now, you're in exactly the right place.

This heartfelt conversation goes straight to the core of what many Christian women entrepreneurs struggle with: the emotional rollercoaster of building a business while raising little ones. Those feelings of overwhelm or irritation? They're completely normal. God gave us emotions to help us understand what's happening within us—the key is not allowing them to become permanent residents in our hearts.

The central message weaves together a beautiful paradox that every faith-driven business owner needs to embrace: keep going, yet stay still. Continue taking faithful action even when you're afraid or uncertain, while simultaneously creating space for quiet communion with God. This delicate balance forms the foundation of sustainable, purpose-driven entrepreneurship. When you don't know what's next, simply continue doing the last thing God instructed until new direction comes.

For the ambitious mompreneur, trusting God's timing often becomes the greatest challenge. When progress feels painfully slow, remember the promise that He works all things for your good and His glory. Your fears and doubts—while very real—cannot compare to God's power and faithfulness. As believers, we have the incredible gift of self-control through the Holy Spirit, allowing us to be guided by our faith rather than our fluctuating emotions.

Take a moment today to identify one small step toward your calling. Is there something God already asked you to do that you've been avoiding? Or perhaps something you abandoned because it wasn't producing results quickly enough? Return to it with renewed dedication, remembering that you're exactly where you're meant to be because God placed you there. He remains faithful in every season, especially the challenging ones. Keep going, dear friend—you weren't built for comfort, but for purpose.

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Financial surrender might be the most overlooked aspect of Christian discipleship, yet it's often where we struggle most to release control. Author Heather M. Day joins us to unpack how true peace requires giving our finances completely to God.

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Despite growing up in church and understanding tithing, Heather admits that fully surrendering finances to God's direction wasn't something she'd considered until experiencing its transformative power personally. Her book "Money and Spirit: Surrendering Our Finances to the Work of the Holy Spirit" wasn't born from financial expertise but from obedience to God's surprising prompting. Through powerful storytelling, Heather explores how each fruit of the Spirit manifests in our financial lives, offering a unique perspective beyond typical money management advice.

When we feel financially hopeless, Heather emphasizes two critical truths: God never intended us to handle money alone, and community plays an essential role in financial health. By examining our spending patterns, we often discover deeper heart issues—are we buying to project an image? Hoarding from fear? Hiding purchases from loved ones? These behaviors reveal areas where surrender is needed most.

For those with reluctant spouses, Heather shares her own journey. Rather than nagging her husband into tithing, she focused on her own obedience while praying for his heart to change—eventually witnessing his dramatic transformation as God worked. This principle applies broadly: do what you can, surrender what you can't control, and listen carefully to understand perspectives different from your own.

Ready to experience peace in your finances? Start by acknowledging God's ownership of everything, examine your spending motivations, and invite trusted community into your journey. Connect with Heather at heatherday.net and find her book wherever books are sold.

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Constance Hastings shares her unique journey from a non-religious upbringing to becoming a faith-based author and counselor, offering wisdom for those with loved ones who doubt or question Christianity. Through her personal story and book "The Trouble with Jesus: Considerations Before You Walk Away," she demonstrates how to engage authentically with skeptics through relationship rather than argumentation.

• Constance was raised by non-religious parents but attended a Christian school where she accepted Jesus at a young age
• Despite "drifting" during college years, God continuously drew her back to faith through relationships and circumstances
• She wrote "The Trouble with Jesus" specifically for doubters and skeptics, with an edgy narrative voice that interrupts to question and challenge
• The book confronts common obstacles to faith with chapters like "Jesus chose losers" and "Jesus valued women"
• The core approach to reaching skeptical loved ones begins with "bloodying your knees in prayer"
• Meaningful faith conversations must happen through relationship, not manipulation or pressure
• Jesus' question to Martha—"Do you believe this?"—represents the essential choice every person must make
• Even when people walk away from faith, "the eyes of God still follow" them in patient pursuit
• Parents should consistently plant seeds of faith in their children through teaching, modeling, and church involvement

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God invites us to stop focusing on future plans and instead recognize the mission opportunities right in front of us - in our families, businesses, and daily interactions.

• Your children are your first disciples, giving you the responsibility to model Christ through your words and actions
• Your business serves as a vehicle for gospel impact through your values, service, and treatment of others
• Distractions and discontentment pull us away from God's present calling
• Practice being spirit-led in each moment rather than postponing mission for "someday"
• Disciple your children through prayer routines, intentional conversations, your tone, and being fully present
• You don't need a perfect season or giant platform to fulfill God's mission for you

Spend five minutes today asking God, "Where is the harvest you want me to see today?" and ask Him to help you act on what He shows you.

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Feeling lost in the endless demands of motherhood? You're not alone. When your dreams and identity take a backseat to diapers and dishes, something vital gets buried—but it doesn't have to stay that way.

Kingdom Life Coach Megan Nielsen shares a transformative truth: stepping into your God-given purpose isn't selfish or secondary to motherhood—it actually makes you a better parent. "When I am in my creative flow, doing what God created me to do in addition to motherhood, I'm just a happier and more peaceful mom," Megan reveals. This fulfillment flows directly to your children, showing them what living with purpose and joy looks like.

For mothers with young children, Megan offers practical wisdom about getting honest with yourself and creative with solutions. Taking inventory of your emotional and spiritual reserves, having candid conversations with your spouse, and finding appropriate help aren't luxuries—they're necessities for sustainable motherhood. She challenges the guilt-inducing mindset of "I should be able to do this myself," asking pointedly: "Why should it be just you?"

The discussion delves into distinguishing unhealthy guilt from godly conviction, uncovering your unique calling through journaling and conversation, and recognizing the seasons of motherhood. Megan's framework of negotiables versus non-negotiables provides a clear path for honoring both family commitments and personal calling without comparison to others.

As a bonus, Megan introduces her book "Untangled Faith" and her "beautiful exchange journaling" method that helps women hear God's voice clearly in their decisions. She closes with powerful encouragement from Galatians: "Don't get weary in doing good, because you will reap a harvest at the proper time."

Ready to rediscover yourself beyond motherhood? Grab Megan's free "Busy Mom's Toolkit" and unlock the guilt-free path to pursuing your purpose while raising a thriving family.

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Imagine transforming your relationship with your children overnight, simply by shifting your perspective on their "misbehavior." In this eye-opening conversation with three-time TEDx speaker Katherine Sellery, founder of the Conscious Parenting Revolution, we explore how our expectations of perfection sabotage the very connections we hope to build.

Katherine reveals a powerful reframe: What if we viewed behavioral challenges just like spelling mistakes, not as defiance but as developmental learning opportunities? When a child misspells a word, we don't punish them; we teach them. Yet with emotional regulation and behavior, many parents expect mastery from children still developing these complex skills.

Through vivid examples and practical techniques like the "magic eight" exercise for emotional regulation, Katherine demonstrates how moving from punishment to guidance eliminates the toxic cycle of retaliation, rebellion, and resistance that accounts for 75% of behavioral disruptions in families. She challenges the dangerous emphasis on obedience and compliance, instead advocating for teaching consideration, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence.

Most powerfully, Katherine helps us understand that children are whole people from birth—not empty vessels to fill but teachers who trigger our own growth opportunities. When your child says "no" to your request, they're saying "yes" to something internally important. This shift in understanding transforms power struggles into collaborative problem-solving.

Whether you're struggling with a defiant toddler or seeking a deeper connection with your teen, this conversation offers transformative tools for building trust through conscious communication.

Download Katherine's free Amazon bestselling book "Seven Strategies to Keep Your Relationship with Your Kids from Hitting the Boiling Point" at freeparentingbook.com and begin your own parenting revolution today.

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