Encouraging Words for Working Moms with Christy Largent

This week I get to share about our adoption story.  In case you didn’t know, this is National Adoption Month and so I figured what better time to talk about one of my favorite subjects…me! Just kidding.  Well, sort of.  Actually, it’s the miraculous way our family was formed that I love to talk about. […] The post #030: Christy Largent – Our Adoption Story (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.

I am so excited to get to introduce you to the amazing Courtney DeFeo.  She is just a dynamo with a million ideas a minute.  The difference between her and some of us is that she actually moves on her ideas!  You may know her because of her best selling ABC Scripture Cards, they are […] The post #029: Courtney DeFeo – A House that Giggles and Mission Statements (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.

One year ago I was just getting started.  The summer of 2013 was when I decided to get back into speaking full time.  Little did I imagine the changes I would find, and as I began exploring over the next few months I discovered a new world had evolved in my time “away.”  There were […] The post #028: Christy Largent – 5 Big Lessons from a Year of Change (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.

What a great interview with Dr. Beth Ackerman. She is an associate dean in the School of Education at Liberty University. It was while working at an alternative school, she completed her Master’s degree in special education at Lynchburg College and a doctorate degree in Educational Leadership at the University of Virginia.  She has built […] The post #027: Beth Ackerman and Disappointments (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.

Today I’m excited to interview a couple, Lori and Steven McClure.  They are the authors of a new book, 15 Ways to Make Love Impossible. I know you are going to enjoy both of them as they share honestly and transparently about their journey. Key Ideas: Part 1:  Interview The importance of being proactive with […] The post #026: Lori and Steven McClure and Learning through Weakness (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.

Today I’m so excited to interview Amy L. Sullivan.  She is such a fun and inspiring woman.  Her blog Amy L. Sullivan is full of practical ideas for living life full of intention and purpose.  We also talk about her brand new book, When More is Not Enough – How to Stop Giving Your Kids What […] The post #025: Amy L. Sullivan – When More is Not Enough and Extravagant Generosity (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.

Today we interview Colleen Orme.    Colleen is actually a friend from my Langley High School years in Virginia.  She is a not only a mom to 3 darling boys, now young men, she is also a talented writer and columnist for Beliefnet.  I know you are going to love her as I do after […] The post #024: Colleen Sheehy Orme and How to Chase One Rabbit appeared first on Christy Largent.

Today we interview Michelle DeRusha.  I found out about Michelle when I was reading one of my favorite blogs – Lisa Jo Baker, and she did a review on Michelle’s new book, 50 Women Every Christian Should Know.  I was interested in the topic, so of course I clicked on over to Michelle’s (terrific!) website and asked […] The post #023: Michelle DeRusha – Spiritual Misfit and 50 Women Every Christian Should Know (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.

Kelly Covert and Maggie Quinn are the founders of Strong Body Whole Heart, a company dedicated to helping women transform from the inside out – Life, Body and Mind.  You will love this honest conversation from these 2 busy moms! Key Ideas: Part 1:  Interview Best practices for how to start (and run) a business with a […] The post #022: Strong Body Whole Heart – Kelly & Maggie and Forgiveness (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.

Today we interview Kay Bruner.  I found Kay when I was looking at the books available in the Christian Women Living section of Amazon.  Her beautiful book, As Soon As I Fell, caught my eye and when I read the reviews and then clicked over to her website I knew this was a woman I […] The post #021: Kay Bruner – Authenticity and Friendship (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.

Regardless of where you live, and what political system you find yourself working under, oftentimes, we find ourselves enslaved to a job we hate.  This week, in honor of the United States’ celebration of Labor Day,  we discuss some thoughts about how to find the work you love.  I’ll give 5 key action steps you […] The post #020: Finding Your Labor of Love (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.

Today we interview Sarah Fragoso.  Sarah has led the way for women in the Paleo movement.  She is a homeschooling mom, founder of the Everyday Paleo Empire, author of 5! Bestselling Cookbooks, co-owner of Jassafit.com and JS Strength and Conditioning.  Inspiring doesn’t even begin to describe my conversation with Sarah.  I love this woman!  I know […] The post #019: Sarah Fragoso – Founder of Everyday Paleo, Family and Decision Making (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.

I am swamped.  I’m loaded down with a 27 item “to do” list.  And I’m afraid. So I avoid that list like the plague and fill my time up with my favorite escape.  Reading.  You see I’m afraid I can’t do it all and that if and when I do any of it, it won’t […] The post #017: Throw Down Fear and Light Up (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.

How’s your work-life balance?  If you’re like most of us – it’s out of whack. But guess what? That’s OK! In this episode, you’ll learn strategies for imbalancing in the most wonderful ways.  Todays podcast was inspired by a program I was hired to present.  A program on work-life balance.  After preparing my talk, I […] The post #16: My Work-Life Imbalance Proposition (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.

Christy shares in today’s podcast how to find your expertise.  She then gives you practical steps for moving forward and using your expertise to bless others’ lives. Let’s get going! Key Ideas: List all the things, projects, programs, trainings at work you have led OR had an integral part in accomplishing.  Include things that are […] The post #015: You Are The Expert (Podcast) appeared first on Christy Largent.