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***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** Ready to write your first book and make an impact? Do you feel overwhelmed with how to start, be organized, and the writing process itself? Are you needing encouragement to share your God story without feeling terrified? I’m so excited that you’re here on Book Writing Made Simple! This podcast will help you organize your thoughts, simplify the writing process and make writing your book a priority in your busy schedule so you can make a kingdom impact. Hey, I’m Donna Sherrie, a wife, FAITH walker, Author, and Book Writing Coach. For years, I wanted to write a book to share my GOD story. I was overthinking the process, jotting down notes everywhere and felt like writing was just a fruitless exercise. I finally decided that I was going to find the courage to write and finish the book. And I did it! In less than a year I was able to write, edit, and publish my book. I created a simple plan and steps that I could actually implement to stay on track that made writing enjoyable. If you’re ready to get clear vision and move forward by faith, get organized, keep it simple, develop a writing plan, and get your book out into the world - this podcast is for you! Listen in, grab your favorite notebook, pen and a cup of tea. It’s time to get clear, be bold, and write for the Kingdom! I pray this blesses you. Let’s get started! Next Steps: Join the Free Community: https://donnasherrie.com/community/ Visit the Website: https://donnasherrie.com/ Email Us: contact@donnasherrie.com
Episodes
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
In this empowering episode, we dive deep into the mighty realm of the subconscious mind and explore how it shapes our beliefs and behaviors with Iva Bontrager, a certified Christian Life and Business coach. She helps ambitious, faith-filled women master their mindset to build thriving, profitable businesses. As a certified Neuro coach, Iva gets to help her clients break old thought patterns that are holding them back.
She has owned various businesses for over 20 years and loves living the entrepreneurial life! In 2019 I decided to pivot and begin coaching other business owners. Iva lives in Kalona, Iowa, is married to her husband Levi, and is a mom to three incredible adult sons. She lives on a farm and likes to garden, read, cook, and go hiking in her spare time.
Join us as we uncover the impact of old broken belief systems and discover practical strategies to overcome them. Learn how to identify limiting beliefs and reprogram your subconscious for positive change, allowing you to break free from self-imposed limitations and fulfill your true potential.
Iva shares:
- That 90-95% of the activities and decisions we make daily come from our subconscious brain
- The brain’s connectivity to our thoughts, emotions, and actions
- How the subconscious mind operates and influences our thoughts, emotions, and actions.
- The role of belief systems in shaping our perceptions and creating self-imposed limitations
- Techniques to identify deep-rooted limiting beliefs that hold you back from personal and professional growth
- The breakdown of the three core needs that God created within us, and when these needs aren’t met healthily, they show up in negative behaviors.
- The importance of sitting with our emotions so that we can respond positively to others and situations
- Why we need to develop new neuro pathways in our brain
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Connect with Iva Bontrager:
Website: www.ivabontrager.com
Instagram: @ivabontrager
Facebook: ivabontragercoaching
LinkedIn: Iva Bontrager
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Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
This week, we delve into the incredible life story of Minister Donna L. Otis, a native of Chicago and a true inspiration. Despite facing challenges as a teen mother with a low GPA, Minister Otis's unyielding faith and determination led her to achieve remarkable success. Join us as we explore her path from the Chicago Public Schools to obtaining multiple degrees, including a law degree, and her current role as the Deputy General Counsel for the Illinois Department of Public Health. We discuss her passion for evangelism, advocacy for women's issues, and her unwavering commitment to social justice. Prepare to be inspired by Minister Otis's journey and her incredible organization, Naomi's Daughters, Inc., aimed at ministering to women detained at Cook County Jail.
In this episode Minister Donna L. Otis, Esq shares:
- her personal journey to success, walking us through the transformative journey that has brought her to where she is today.
- how she overcame the challenges of being a teen mother and facing low academic performance and defied the odds of becoming a statistic while breaking down barriers
- how being involved in ministry served as the catalyst for her passion for prison ministry, delving into her profound desire to minister to women in Cook County Jail, and the profound impact her experiences have had on both her and the incarcerated women
- the discovery of the story behind the establishment of Naomi's Daughters, Inc., a transformative organization and the inspiration behind its creation and the incredible impact it has made in the lives of the women it serves
- her heartfelt words of hope for those facing seemingly insurmountable obstacles on their path to achieving their dreams and living a purposeful life
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Connect with Donna L. Otis:
- Email: naomisdaughters116@gmail.com
- Facebook: Naomi’s Daughters, NFP
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Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Welcome to another inspiring episode of Untarnished Moments, where we delve into personal growth and well-being. This week, I sat down with Esther Avant, a health industry veteran with over 17 years of experience in fitness, nutrition, and wellness-related roles. She is a certified sports nutritionist, personal trainer, wellness coach, and owner of EA Coaching, which has provided holistic health & lifestyle coaching since 2015.
Her mission is to help women live their happiest, healthiest, and most confident lives and to change the fact that most women are so preoccupied with their weight and bodies that they never fully pursue their passions. She knows that if more women prioritized their health, they’d be able to unleash the confidence and focus they all need to leave their mark on the world.
Esther is also a boy mom and Navy wife who has lived and traveled all over the world while running her EA Coaching.
In this episode Esther shares invaluable knowledge and insights on prioritizing fitness, and nutrition, and how they impact self-worth. Join us as we uncover practical strategies to unlock your true potential to live a healthier and well you.
We discuss:
- How Esther developed her expertise in fitness and nutrition and what makes her passionate about serving in this industry
- Understanding the importance of sustainable, balanced nutrition
- Empowering individuals to embrace a healthy relationship with food
- How to release food guilt and embrace a positive, intuitive approach to nutrition
- Strategies for navigating the challenges of maintaining fitness and nutrition during travel
- Incorporating quick workouts and physical activities into a busy schedule
- Addressing the impact of negative body image thoughts
- Promoting self-acceptance and embracing your beauty rather than false societal definitions of beauty
- Empowering individuals to cultivate a positive body image through self-care, self-compassion, and unending grace
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Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Esther Avant of EA Coaching:
- Esther’s Instagram www.instagram.com/esther.avant
- Live Diet Free Facebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/livedietfree
- Live Diet Free Podcast
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Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Welcome to today's episode where we will be discussing the topic of self-sabotage. Self-sabotage is a common behavior that can hold us back from achieving our goals and living our best lives.
Self-sabotage is any behavior or thought pattern that undermines our own success and well-being. It can manifest in many ways such as procrastination, self-doubt, negative self-talk, and self-destructive behaviors. Self-sabotage can be conscious or unconscious but always leads to negative consequences.
Self-sabotage can stem from a variety of reasons such as fear of failure, fear of success, low self-esteem, and past traumas. It can also be a way of protecting ourselves from disappointment or rejection. However, self-sabotage ultimately prevents us from reaching our full potential and living a fulfilling life.
The first step in overcoming self-sabotage is to recognize it. Pay attention to your thoughts and behaviors and identify any patterns that may be holding you back. Once you have identified your self-sabotaging behaviors, you can challenge them.
During this conversation, Tabitha and I will explore what self-sabotage is, why we do it, and how we can overcome it.
Tabitha Azor is a Brooklyn-based licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is a Christ-following Haitian-American and mother of 2. Her heart for the hurting has allowed her to pursue a degree in Marriage and Family therapy. Her passions are to help women feel empowered and confident, increase their self-love, believe they deserve healthy relationships, and help couples transform their marriages to live healthier lives and build stronger families.
Tabitha started NYC Healing Center to create healing spaces for people to transform their lives. In her spare time, Tabitha loves to create, dance, sew, and do arts and crafts.
In this episode Tabitha shares:
- The definition of self-sabotage and its characteristics
- Potential roots in which self-sabotage stems from and how to create better self-awareness when it’s happening
- How to overcome self-sabotaging behaviors in order to reach success
- The importance and benefits of working with a therapist
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Connect with Tabitha Azor (NYC Healing Center):
- @nychealingcenter (Instagram and Facebook)
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Self-sabotage is a common behavior that can prevent us from living our best lives. By recognizing our self-sabotaging behaviors, challenging them, and seeking support, we can overcome them and achieve our goals. Remember to be patient and kind to yourself throughout the process.
Thank you for listening to today's episode on self-sabotage.
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Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
Welcome to the Untarnished Moments Podcast. This week, we will discuss the importance of seeking God in your business. I sat down with Doretta Ellsworth, the Owner & Lead Designer of Wear the Promise, an online faith-inspired apparel and custom print shop; serving Christian Introverts and Thought Leaders.
In this episode, Doretta shares:
- How to deal with potential roadblocks that keep us from getting started initially once GOD gives us the vision
- How she allowed the LORD to guide her with creating a business making faith-inspired graphic tees
- Her initial steps to get her shop up and running that involved tapping into her resources and including prayer
- How we can reach people by sharing God’s Word through our businesses that pulpit pastors may not be able to
- The importance of developing a schedule to manage a corporate or full-time job and your business that includes rest and me-time along with getting a good night’s rest
- Practical tips to start your business with GOD and do business HIS Way
- The importance of celebrating your victories and researching; always be open to learning
Resources Mentioned:
Connect with Wear the Promise:
- @wearthepromise (IG, FB, Pinterest)
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We hope that this episode has encouraged you and that you have found some helpful insights and tips for starting your business.
Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin…
Zechariah 4:10 NLT
Tuesday May 02, 2023
Tuesday May 02, 2023
The Untarnished Moments Podcast has officially published 20 episodes with over 500 downloads to help inspire individuals to move forward with their lives in the various areas of personal development. So far we’ve had topics discussing mental health and wellness, developing healthy boundaries, dealing with emotional trauma, self-care, and more.
The party is just getting started! I’m super excited and encouraged to keep going. I know that someone somewhere needs this show. I’m so grateful to those who have reached out to me to provide your feedback and offer your support. It means a lot. We are Overcomers! Let’s see what God has in store for ALL the episodes to come.
In this solo episode, I share when I officially launched the podcast and how I feel about podcasting so far. Listen in to hear more about how I’m maintaining a full-time job, running a podcast, and going back to school part-time.
In this episode, I also share:
- How my Junior year as an adult college student turned out
- My health and wellness journey
- My personal goals progression
- How you can contact me to ask questions or request a topic to be discussed on the show
- How to receive my weekly newsletter
- How to share the show
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Always Remember: “Starting over doesn’t mean you’ve failed unless you stop trying”
Thanks for tuning in.
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
This week, I sat down with Jenna Hodge, a Motherhood Coach, who helps moms with the challenges they face in motherhood. Being a mom of three boys, Jenna helps other moms take care of themselves while taking care of their children. She has overcome post-partum depression three times and has managed to find time for herself and eat balanced meals.
In this episode, Jenna discusses:
- Her personal experiences as a first-time mom
- The symptoms of Postpartum Depression and how to deal with it
- How to become in tune with your body, recognize when something is off, and seek the appropriate medical attention that you need
- The importance of communicating to your spouse what you need
- The challenges that new moms typically face after giving birth
- Practical ways to develop a routine that works and incorporate self-care time
- Meal planning and Meal Prepping
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Monday Apr 17, 2023
Monday Apr 17, 2023
In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of healthy boundaries and how to establish them in our lives. Today’s guest is Meghan DeVito a Christian Life Coach and Boundary Builder who has a personal story of overcoming challenges and learning to set healthy boundaries.
In this episode, Meghan discusses:
- Her personal story of recovery overcoming challenges and realizing the importance of putting healthy boundaries in place
- The turning point that led her to seek help and how she began the process of healing
- Experiences of generational trauma and how she broke the cycle in order to establish healthy boundaries
- How family dynamics can impact our ability to set boundaries and the importance of breaking free from unhealthy patterns
- The unique challenges of setting boundaries within families; offering strategies for navigating these challenges and building healthy relationships
- Insights from the Bible about the importance of boundaries and how to establish them in our lives
- Biblical principles of self-care, rest, and honoring our own needs and desires
- The common challenges that people face when trying to set boundaries with loved ones include fear of conflict, guilt, and a desire to please others
- How setting clear boundaries can improve the way others interact with us
- Provides examples of how boundary-setting can positively impact our relationships and overall well-being
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