Explore every episode of the podcast Choose Your Next Yes! Change Careers, Midlife Woman, Empty Nester, Mindset, Life After Forty, Life After Fifty, Decision Making
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| Into Your Fifties Setting and Smashing Goals with Courage with Jenifer Goodson *160 | 27 Sep 2024 | 00:19:04 | |
Jen is a 51-year-old woman who sets goals and smashes them with courage and perseverance. She works full-time in higher education, is completing a master's degree, and is a bodybuilder, a personal trainer,Ā a mom, and a wife. Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| From Ordinary to Your Next Extraordinary Adventure*159 | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:12:30 | |
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| Embracing Confidence for Your Next Career Move *150 | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:07:58 | |
Welcome to another episode of Choose Your Next Yes, the podcast where we dive deep into discovering and pursuing your God-defined purpose. I'm Dr. Mel, and today we're talking about one of the most important elements in making a successful career change: confidence. Whether you're contemplating a shift to a new field, starting your own business, or taking a leap into freelance work, confidence is key. Let's explore how you can cultivate it and take bold steps toward your next career move. Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| Dear Future Meā¦Letās Talk About Your Goals Past, Present and Future *64 | 16 Jun 2023 | 00:09:40 | |
When you look back on your life, your career, and your accomplishments, did you accomplish everything you wanted to? Can you even remember what you wanted to accomplish? Wouldnāt it have been nice to have a record of your goals and where you would be right now?
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| Beauty In the Ashes: When Being In the Fire Impedes Your Plans and Progress *63 | 12 Jun 2023 | 00:14:32 | |
Sometimes the smoke from the fire can impede how we see things and create a big pile of ashes that the can not possibly be turned into anything beautiful. God can create beauty from anything and turn our ashes into beauty. I'm Mel, a seasoned midlifer and mom of grown-up. Trust me, I've seen my fair share of little plot twistsāas I hit midlife. From getting divorced to getting downsized at work, lifeās thrown me a few curveballs. It led to stress, anxiety, and left me feeling like I had misplaced my clarity and courage. But guess what? With God's help, I found my peace, purpose, and the guts to take action on some big life decisions. Today, I'm living my best life thriving personally and professionally.Ā It's time to reboot, take bold action, and live life limitless. Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 62* Do You STRESS Over Major DECISIONS? 5 Ways to Take the Anxiety Out of the Decision Making Process | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:18:31 | |
Ā Making life decisions can invoke stress and anxiety when you arenāt sure what the best decision is or when there are too many options. Stress and anxiety can interfere terribly with your physical and mental wellness. It can be a vicious cycle of stress, anxiety, and decision paralysis. Whether it be finding that perfect career to fit you, buying a new car or house, or deciding whether to sell a business you already own, today, letās talk about how to take the stress and anxiety out of career and major life decisions.Ā Join us for Wait and See Bible Study in the Facebook group: Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 61* Top Work-From-Home Midlife Career Options | 05 Jun 2023 | 00:10:33 | |
Youāve decided that youāre ready to work from home. What are some of the top work-from-home options? There are so many options out there but what are they and what options are perfect for your skill set? Today, letās talk about some of the top work-from-home options as you transition your career.
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 60* How to Make a Midlife Career Change: 5 Steps to Working From Home | 02 Jun 2023 | 00:11:55 | |
Youāre kids have left the nest or are in high school and really pretty self-sufficient. Now, youāre ready to focus on yourself again. You have been thinking about working from home and now you can focus on making that dream a reality. Today, letās talk about how to make the transition to working from home in the next phase of life.
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 59* How Do You Identify Yourself? Know Who You Are and Take Your Place! | 29 May 2023 | 00:07:59 | |
How do identify when you think about yourself? What roles do you fill and what nouns or adjectives do you think about as your personal identifiers? Before you listen to the meaty part of this episode, stop and write down all the ways you identify yourself. Then letās dig into how God identifies you.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Resources: Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 58* Chaos to Clarity: 6 Steps to Make Your Identity Clear as You Pursue Your Midlife Career | 26 May 2023 | 00:15:14 | |
Find God in the depths of who you are and who He designed you to be. Let Him speak life into you and into every part of your journey. Are you following the career and life paths that God has set in front of you? Are you trustingĀ God to give you clarity and calm your chaos and confusion? Letās talk about finding clarity in the chaos and confusion of who you are now vs. who you were designed to be.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Resources: Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 57* Are You Becoming New Wine? Surrendering to God to Become The Woman You Were Designed to Be | 22 May 2023 | 00:12:23 | |
A while back a friend of mine and I were talking about some changes God has made in my life recently concerning my career and other midlife changes. He said three words that resonated with me. I want to talk to you today about those three words and their implication for me during this time of reset and transformation and relate them to one of my favorite songs.
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Resources: Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 56* God's Design For Your Purpose in Midlife | 19 May 2023 | 00:11:05 | |
What is God's purpose for your work?Ā Are you really pursuing your purpose or are you pursuing something that is not part of God's design for your life? God's design and purpose are bigger than your definition of success.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 55* Celebrating Motherhood: Lessons From the Proverbs 31 Woman | 15 May 2023 | 00:18:48 | |
Sometimes there are a lot of changes all at once. A lot of firsts and lasts that hit you all grouped together. For some of us, it can be a heavy weight that is crushing. For others, it can be a beautiful season that we can relish and grow from. Today, join me as I celebrate motherhood.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| The Power of Podcasting: A Stepping Stone to Home-Based Business Success *149 | 28 Jun 2024 | 00:18:31 | |
In this episode of Choose Your Next Yes, I explore how podcasting can serve as a powerful stepping stone if you are looking to start a home-based business. From building a personal brand to reaching a global audience and fostering a community, podcasting offers a wealth of benefits for those embarking on their entrepreneurial journey. Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 54* Part 2 | Lead Up: Pursuing God's Plan When Leadership Finds You with Tanya Engesether | 12 May 2023 | 00:21:37 | |
Have you stumbled into a leadership position when you weren't expecting it?Ā It can be a scary place to be. Don't back away from the opportunity.Ā Seek council and support and do it scared and see what happens.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Resources: Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 53* Part 1 | Lead Up: Pursuing God's Plan When Leadership Finds You with Tanya Engesether | 08 May 2023 | 00:19:53 | |
Tanya Engesether is a wife, a mom of two adult children, a leader, a Christian Life Coach, and podcaster.Ā Tanya has been in healthcare for over 25 years. She transitioned into leadership in 2007, first as a front-line manager and later advancing into a director role. How do you answer the call when God pushes you into a leadership role? How do you have Faith-led leadership in a secular workplace?
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Resources:
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 52* Embracing Fear: Following Your Calling, Even When Youāre Scared | 05 May 2023 | 00:14:27 | |
It is a catalyst of panic, anxiety, PTSD, and phobias, sweating, shortness of breath,Ā rapid heartbeat and more. It is overwhelming, paralyzing, and limiting. āIt is FEAR. Today, letās talk about getting past that fear even if you have to do it scared.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Resources: Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 51* Positioned For Your Purpose: 5 Ways to Be Prepared When God Calls | 01 May 2023 | 00:17:21 | |
Are you positioned and ready to step into your God defined purpose at any moment? Donāt miss out on an opportunity simply because you arenāt prepared. Today letās talk about how to position yourself to fulfill your purpose.
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 50* Part 2 | The More You're Made For: How to Live Your Most Courageous and Impactful Story with Juliana Page | 28 Apr 2023 | 00:29:31 | |
What is your next season, quarter, or year going to be about?Ā How are you going to fill that time? Ā Kindred you have too much untapped potential that you now have the opportunity to use. Itās time to get clear on what youāre supposed to do next. Getting clear may involve simplifying your actions to remove excess noise and hear what God is really telling you to do. Join me today as I talk with Juliana Page aboutĀ how to recognize your identity crisis. and how to know when it's time to move. Learn the key to unlocking clarity in your transition and what it takes to actually access the MORE you're made for.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 49* Part 1| The More You're Made For: How to Live Your Most Courageous and Impactful Story with Juliana Page | 24 Apr 2023 | 00:31:06 | |
What is your next season, quarter, or year going to be about?Ā How are you going to fill that time? Ā Kindred you have too much untapped potential that you now have the opportunity to use. Itās time to get clear on what youāre supposed to do next. Getting clear may involve simplifying your actions to remove excess noise and hear what God is really telling you to do. Join me today as I talk with Juliana Page aboutĀ how to recognize your identity crisis. and how to know when it's time to move. Learn the key to unlocking clarity in your transition and what it takes to actually access the MORE you're made for.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 48* Total Eclipse of the Heart: Trusting God and Totally Surrendering Yourself to His Will for Your Career | 22 Apr 2023 | 00:16:06 | |
Are you holding back when it comes to trusting God? Are you really trusting Him and completely submitting to Him? Itās hard to surrender your dreams and goals to God and let Him completely lead. It is freeing to totally submit and relinquish decision-making to Him. Today, join me as I talk about totally submitting to Godās plan for your life and career. Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 47* Part 2 | Mindfully Moving Forward: Spark Your Creativity and Inner Child In Midlife Decisions with Athea Davis | 17 Apr 2023 | 00:17:54 | |
Athea Davis is your extra sparkly, positive vibes, no nonsense educator, leader, and business partner.Ā She is all about mindfully thinking through your day and decisions.Ā We chatted about connecting with your inner child, understanding yourself and how you think, and being reflective about your thinking and your actions. Plus she tells us how to mindfully breathe.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 46* Part 1 | Mindfully Moving Forward: Spark Your Creativity and Inner Child In Midlife Decisions with Athea Davis | 14 Apr 2023 | 00:21:53 | |
Athea Davis is your extra sparkly, positive vibes, no nonsense educator, leader, and business partner.Ā She is all about mindfully thinking through your day and decisions.Ā We chatted about connecting with your inner child, understanding yourself and how you think, and being reflective about your thinking and your actions. Plus she tells us how to mindfully breathe.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
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| 6 Ways to Know God's Will For Your Life in Every Midlife Decision You Make *45 | 10 Apr 2023 | 00:20:35 | |
How will you know what God is telling you to do with your life and what decisions to make about all those big life choices? Does He really help you make decisions? Why would He even care about those little decisions anyway? Sooooo many questions. Today, letās see what answers He provides.
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 5ļøā£ Top 5 Reasons to Start a Home-Based Business *148 | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:18:07 | |
Today, I talk about the top 5 reasons to start a home-based business, sharing my personal journey from a traditional career to entrepreneurship. Discover how merging your passions with your profession can lead to a more fulfilling life, inspired by Proverbs 16:3 and Ephesians 2:10. I'll talk about the flexibility to work from anywhere, the financial independence that comes with unlimited income potential, and the creative freedom to innovate and bring your unique ideas to life. I also highlight the incredible personal growth that comes with stepping outside your comfort zone and taking control of your destiny, all while aligning with God's plan for you. Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 44* Part 2 | DARE To Begin: Use Your Negative Experiences For A Positive Outcome with Nichole Banks | 07 Apr 2023 | 00:30:39 | |
Nichole Banks is a well-known speaker, life coach, and author who has dedicated her career to helping individuals unlock their full potential and achieve their goals. With years of experience in the personal development industry, Nichole has developed a unique approach to coaching that emphasizes the importance of mindset, self-awareness, and action.
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 43* Wednesday Devotional Trusting God Completely in All Things, Even the Really Hard Things | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:10:54 | |
Do you have a hard time completely trusting God with the really hard things? Are you positive even when the going gets tough? Today, I talk about trusting God and listening to Him.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 42* Part 1 | DARE To Begin: Use Your Negative Experiences For A Positive Outcome with Nichole Banks | 03 Apr 2023 | 00:28:27 | |
Nichole Banks is a well-known speaker, life coach, and author who has dedicated her career to helping individuals unlock their full potential and achieve their goals. With years of experience in the personal development industry, Nichole has developed a unique approach to coaching that emphasizes the importance of mindset, self-awareness, and action.
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| Tethered And Bound: Breaking the Bondage of Fear to Make a Life or Career Change *41 | 01 Apr 2023 | 00:09:56 | |
Are you bound to your job or something else that is keeping you stuck when all you need to do is be strong enough to break the tether? Kindred, you don't have to be scared to make a move. Fear is not a reason to stay in any situation. Today let's talk about being tethered to your job.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 40* Part 2 | Having Courage to Make a Career Move With Melissa Bernstein of Lifelines and Melissa & Doug Toys | 31 Mar 2023 | 00:29:37 | |
Melissa Bernstein is an entrepreneur, visionary creative, female leader, and mother of six. As Co-Founder of the tremendously successful toy company Melissa & Doug, Melissa has spent the last 30 years helping children discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose through open-ended play.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Lifelines Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 39* Part 1 | Having Courage to Make a Career Move With Melissa Bernstein of Lifelines and Melissa & Doug Toys | 27 Mar 2023 | 00:27:59 | |
Melissa Bernstein is an entrepreneur, visionary creative, female leader, and mother of six. As Co-Founder of the tremendously successful toy company Melissa & Doug, Melissa has spent the last 30 years helping children discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose through open-ended play.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Lifelines Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT! | 25 Mar 2023 | 00:01:59 | |
I have my very first guest host coming to you Monday! You won't want to miss this show.
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 38* Use A Vision Board To Achieve Your Life and Career Goals | 24 Mar 2023 | 00:10:17 | |
Ā Your children are adults and now you have career goals and life interests that you want to pursue. You think about all the things you want to do and then you forget some of them a few days later. You really want to do something new and use your gifts and talents to serve others but you arenāt really clear on which of your passions you should pursue. Enter, the vision board. Letās talk today about all things vision boards and the pursuit of your passions and life and career goals.
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 37* WHO ARE YOU? Know Yourself the Way God Knows You and Pursue Your Purpose | 20 Mar 2023 | 00:18:30 | |
Who do think you are? No, really who are you? Do you find yourself asking, " Who am I?"Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Scriptures Cited:
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| 36* BONUS Overwhelming Peace During the Pursuit of Your Purpose | 19 Mar 2023 | 00:05:45 | |
Today I had overwhelming peace about what God has in store for me. It literally brought me to tears during today's church service. I want to share what He put on my heart.
Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| From Administrative Assistant to CEO of Your Own Company with Shequana Hughes *147 | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:26:03 | |
Shequana Hughes, founder of The Sava Group, shares her inspiring journey from being a secretary to running a thriving virtual assistant agency. Discover the power of systems, strategies, and software in building a successful VA business. Whether youāre considering a career pivot or looking to streamline your current business operations, Shequanaās tips and experiences will provide valuable insights to guide you on your path. Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 35* Are You Tired of Your Job? My Top 5 Midlife Career Transition Picks | 17 Mar 2023 | 00:10:28 | |
Can you really change careers in your 40ās or even 50ās? It can be challenging and scary to think about a career change when you're moving into the midlife phase. Itās not inconceivable to want something different, something new, a fresh start if you will. Today, I will share my top picks for your midlife career transition.
Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 34* How to Write a Killer Resume That Will Get You Noticed for Your Career Move | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:16:26 | |
Youāve created a stand-out cover letter and youāre ready to apply for that job. Right? WRONG! You also need a stand-out resume that'll get you noticed.Ā Thereās more to a resume than your work history. If you want to get to the top of the resume pile and get yours noticed stay tuned for some killin' it resume tips. Get your notebook and pen, this episode is filled with tangible tips you wonāt want to forget.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 33* Career Clarity: Know Where Your Confidence, Passion, and Purpose Merge | 11 Mar 2023 | 00:03:49 | |
Do you want to get crystal clear on where your God-given gifts and talents align with your passion and interest and gain confidence to pursue your next professional adventure?Ā
Take the first step toward career clarity and reclaim the women you always aspired to be.Ā
Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 32* How to Write a Stand-Out Cover Letter When You're Ready for a Career Change | 10 Mar 2023 | 00:14:13 | |
When youāre ready to switch jobs or careers, you must have a stand-out cover letter to get noticed and get the job of your dreams. Today, I will give you 6 tips to have a stand-out cover letter when youāre ready to make a job or career change.Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 31* Wednesday Wisdom: Patiently Grow Your Career! | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:16:10 | |
Are you impatient to grow your career or your business? Are you in a season of rest and learning or a season of running and growing? Doors may be opening while others may be closing.Ā Join me today as I discuss these questions and more.
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 30* Why Choose Your Next Yes? Confidently Change Careers in Midlife and Be Who You Always Wanted To Be | 06 Mar 2023 | 00:08:03 | |
Are you ready to change careers? Maybe you want to transition to a different position within your company or completely change career fields?Ā
Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus lover. I have had a lot of big life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of clarity and courage to make a career move. I finally started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and stopped being scared to move and achieve my career transition goals.Ā Ā Now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the career you've always wanted and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and find the courage to pursue your personal and professional goals in your midlife and beyond.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 29* Do You Have BIG Dreams For Your Career? Permission Granted To Follow Those DREAMS | 03 Mar 2023 | 00:08:14 | |
Sis, do you have a big imagination and big dreams about your next career? Is it ok to dream big and make a career change?Ā Letās talk about your dreams for your professional life.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus Lover. I have had a lot of big, life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. So, I pursued too many of the wrong things in my life and career. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of self-care. I finally stopped moving on my own and started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and achieve my goals.Ā And now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the right things and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and pursue your personal and professional goals in this next phase of life. Kindred, itās time to focus on yourself and reclaim the women you once aspired to be. Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 28* Quick Tip Tuesday: 4 Tips To Stay Active While Working a Desk Job | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:04:17 | |
Do you work a desk job and need to get more movement? Today, let's talk about how to stay active while working a desk job.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus Lover. I have had a lot of big, life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. So, I pursued too many of the wrong things in my life and career. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of self-care. I finally stopped moving on my own and started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and achieve my goals.Ā And now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the right things and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and pursue your personal and professional goals in this next phase of life. Kindred, itās time to focus on yourself and reclaim the women you once aspired to be. Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 27* Want To Be MORE PRODUCTIVE At Work? Learn To SLEEP BETTER and Get More Done | 27 Feb 2023 | 00:14:25 | |
Are you getting enough sleep? Did you know that lack of sleep can cause many health-related problems such as an increased risk of cancer, depression, and heart problems? And can cause you to be less productive at work? Losing sleep can cause a lot of problems with your day-to-day functions. I have struggled with sleeping enough for a few years and my brain is feeling the effects. Stay tuned as I talk about the problems caused by lack of sleep and ways to combat your insomnia.
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus Lover. I have had a lot of big, life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. So, I pursued too many of the wrong things in my life and career. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of self-care. I finally stopped moving on my own and started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and achieve my goals.Ā And now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the right things and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and pursue your personal and professional goals in this next phase of life. Kindred, itās time to focus on yourself and reclaim the women you once aspired to be. Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 26* Are You Following Your CALLING? Your CAREER Might Be Your MINISTRY | 24 Feb 2023 | 00:17:29 | |
Are you unsure that you are doing what God is telling you? Do you feel like there is something more or something else you are supposed to be doing to further the kingdom? God called us all to live a life that He laid out for us and fulfill our purpose.Ā Today, Iām talking about your Ministry, your calling, your job.
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional midlife woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus Lover. I have had a lot of big, life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. So, I pursued too many of the wrong things in my life and career. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of self-care. I finally stopped moving on my own and started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and achieve my goals.Ā And now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the right things and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and pursue your personal and professional goals in this next phase of life. Kindred, itās time to focus on yourself and reclaim the women you once aspired to be. Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| From Educator to Entrepreneur: Esther Inman's Journey to Work-from-Home Success *146 | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:23:07 | |
Join Dr. Mel Vandevort in this insightful episode of "Choose Your Next Yes" as she sits down with Esther Inman, founder of the 90 Day VA program. Esther shares her inspiring journey from being an educator to a thriving entrepreneur in the work-from-home world. With a background in teaching and a passion for travel, Esther found herself burned out and disillusioned with the traditional workforce. Determined to create a better life for herself and her family, she embarked on a path of virtual assistance and online education. Discover how Esther leveraged her skills, passion, and determination to build a successful career on her own terms, and learn valuable insights into transitioning to a fulfilling work-from-home lifestyle. Whether you're considering a similar journey or seeking inspiration for your next career move, this episode offers practical advice and encouragement to pursue your dreams. Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 25* Quick Tip Tuesday: Set Goals at Work and Home and Make Sure You Accomplish Them | 21 Feb 2023 | 00:07:51 | |
Ladies,
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus Lover. I have had a lot of big, life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. So, I pursued too many of the wrong things in my life and career. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of self-care. I finally stopped moving on my own and started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and achieve my goals.Ā And now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the right things and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and pursue your personal and professional goals in this next phase of life. Pour yourself a cup of joe, and grab a notebook and pen. Kindred, itās time to focus on yourself and reclaim the women you once aspired to be. Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 24* Have You Been DOWNSIZED? What To Do When You Unexpectedly Lose Your JOB | 18 Feb 2023 | 00:13:35 | |
Have you lost your job? Maybe you were laid off or you were let go when your company restructured, downsized, or closed completely. Either way, you are now jobless. You may feel devastated or you may have feelings of sadness, but relief. What should you do now?
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a professional woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus Lover. I have had a lot of big, life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. So, I pursued too many of the wrong things in my life and career. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of self-care. I finally stopped moving on my own and started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and achieve my goals.Ā And now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the right things and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and pursue your personal and professional goals in this next phase of life. Pour yourself a cup of joe, and grab a notebook and pen. Kindred, itās time to focus on yourself and reclaim the women you once aspired to be. Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||
| 4 Steps to Mindfully Communicate More Effectively in Midlife When Frustrated By Others *23 | 13 Feb 2023 | 00:11:05 | |
Do you get frustrated at other peopleās behavior? Do you just wish people would play by the rules, do what they're supposed to, and stop making a mess of everything? I hear you and understand kindred! I have a tendency to lean toward control in certain situations. In today's podcast episode, I will talk about mindful thinking to alleviate those frustrations and get your head into a less stressed and frustrated space.Ā
Welcome to Choose Your Next Yes! Hi Kindred. I'm Mel, a midlife professional woman, mom of grown-ups, coffee, and Jesus Lover. I have had a lot of big, life changes and I havenāt always been clear about Godās plan for me. So, I pursued too many of the wrong things in my life and career. This lead to stress, anxiety, and a lack of self-care. I finally stopped moving on my own and started listening to Godās voice to find clarity and peace and achieve my goals.Ā And now, my mission is to help you learn to listen to Godās voice and know when to say yes to the right things and no to everything else. Let me show you how to clarify your purpose, and pursue your personal and professional goals in this next phase of life. Kindred, itās time to focus on yourself and reclaim the women you once aspired to be. Book: Educator to Entrepreneur: IGNITE Your Path to Freelance Success | |||