Wonderfully Made

Business Savvy Advice || Allie interviews Christy Wright, Certified Business Coach, Ramsey Personality, speaker and the creator of Business Boutique: a woman’s guide for making money and doing what she loves. Christy has a passion for equipping women with the knowledge and steps they need to successfully run and grow a business. She has created a movement of women who are stepping into their God-given gifts to find work that matters while also making money doing what they love. Christy shares tips on how to make your business idea a reality and also offers practical tips for the woman who is trying to transition from her day job to her dream job. If you are a budding entrepreneur, this episode is for you! http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ChristyWright_FINAL.mp3

Meet the Founder of Tribe Alive || Carly Burson is the CEO and Founder of lifestyle brand Tribe Alive, a marketplace for gorgeous jewelry, accessories, and, most recently, apparel, all of which is made by female artisans from Guatemala, Haiti, India, Honduras, and beyond. Tribe Alive was born from a desire to provide safe work environments, dependable income, and the power for women to determine their own futures. Join Rachel as she talks with Carly about how she built her line, how travel influences her vision, and where she likes to eat tacos in her hometown of Fort Worth. http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Carly-Burson_FINAL.mp3

Finding Balance: Eat Well, Live Well || Allie interviews Constance Rhodes, founder and CEO of FINDINGbalance, a Christian nonprofit helping people find freedom from eating and body image issues. She is the author of Life Inside The Thin Cage: A Personal Look Into the Hidden World of the Chronic Dieter and is a frequent speaker on topics of food, weight and wellness. Constance shares the startling statistic that three out of four women struggle with food and body image issues and offers a message of hope and freedom. She shares about the “all foods fit” motto which is important in recovery and offers additional encouragement for anyone struggling in this area of their life. http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/ConstanceRhodes_FINAL.mp3

The Arise Box, A New Way Consumers Can Make a Difference || We’re back from our summer break! Today we’re talking with Cassidy Perry, who believes that everyone can make a positive difference in the world in either big or small ways. Because of that belief, she created and launched The Arise Box, an ethical subscription box that benefits human trafficking survivors. Her hope is to introduce people to ethical options for everyday items while empowering survivors to reconnect with their innate worthiness. Listen in as Rachel chats with Cassidy about the concept behind her business, her inspiration for her project, and the fun ways she likes to spend her free time. http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Cassidy-Perry_FINAL.mp3

One Year Anniversary! || We’re celebrating one year of podcasting! Join Rachel Brown and Allie Marie Smith as they discuss insights they’ve gleaned from co-hosting the past 44 episodes of the Wonderfully Made podcast. They share what their guests have taught them and lessons they’ve learned about God and themselves. http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/RachelBrownAllieSmith_FINAL.mp3

On Hospitality & Life in the Restaurant Industry || Join us today as Rachel interviews Erin Pommer, the Director of Events at Frasca Food & Wine and Pizzeria Locale, both based in Boulder, Colorado. Erin talks about what hospitality means to her, how she got her start in the restaurant industry, and what food-related goals she has for the future. This episode will make you hungry and oh-so-inspired! http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Erin-Pommer_FINAL.mp3  

The Art of Self Talk and Soul Talk || Jennifer Rothschild is an author and speaker, having written 14 books and Bible studies. At the age of fifteen, she was diagnosed with a rare, degenerative eye disease that would eventually steal her sight.  Jennifer has now lived longer in physical darkness than she ever did in physical light. Jennifer shares with us her advice for developing healthy “soul talk” and the importance of believing the truth over our feelings. Join us for this inspiring conversation with an incredible woman. http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Jennifer-Rothschildv3.mp3

Life in the Big Apple || Lauren Henn, who we chatted with in Episode #38, is back on the podcast today to talk about life in New York City. While we love so many places in this great big world, we find New York City to be one of the most fascinating places to visit and live. We wanted to know how a mover and shaker like Lauren navigates life in the Big Apple. Tune in to hear about what inspires Lauren about New York City and her tips for young women who are interested in moving there. http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Lauren-Henn-Pt2.mp3

Shining Light in the Dark || Jessica Munoz is the Founder and President of Ho ola Na Pua (meaning “new life for our children”), a 501c3 nonprofit organization whose mission is the renewal of trafficked girls. Jess shares insights into the sex trafficking industry and shares how you can get more involved in advocacy. Be inspired by Jess’s passion to help vulnerable girls and shine a light in dark places. http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Jessica-Munoz.mp3

Meet the Founder of Sseko Designs || Join us today as Rachel interviews the talented, brilliant founder of Sseko Designs, a fashion brand based in Uganda. Through the sale of beautiful handbags, accessories, and leather sandals, Sseko creates opportunity and community for women globally. Listen in as Liz shares about the conception of Sseko, her motorcycle adventures throughout Uganda, and what it’s like to work alongside her awesome husband, Ben. http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Liz-Forkin-Bohannon_FINAL.mp3

The Power of One Voice || Join us as Allie as she interviews her friend Nicole Braddock Bromley, the Founder of OneVOICE and Executive Director of OneVOICE4freedom, a non-profit organization stopping child sex trafficking around the world. Nicole opens up about her story, the four keys to healing from abuse, and her journey towards becoming a modern day abolitionist. Nicole is an author, international spokesperson, sexual abuse survivor, and a mama of three boys. http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Nicole-Bromley-_FINAL.mp3

On Startups & Service || Today Lauren Henn joins us to shed light on the startup world, giving us insight into several of the fascinating jobs she’s had over the past few years. She also shares with us about finding healing through service, and how volunteering to help others can ease the blow of suffering a significant loss. Listen in as Rachel and Lauren chat about New York City living, the benefits of working for a startup, and their travels to Ghana together. http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Lauren-Henn_FINAL.mp3

How a Dress Can Change the World || Blythe Hill is the Founder and CEO of Dressember, a foundation that raises funds to fight human trafficking through a December dress challenge. They have raised over 3 million since 2013. Allie chats with Blythe about her personal story, the story of Dressember and the power a simple idea can have. Something that started as a silly idea, born out of boredom, has become a global movement, and created a pathway for  thousands of women who are ready to put a stop to one of the greatest injustices of our time. Be inspired by Blythe and the awesome work of the women involved with the Dressember movement. http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Blythe-Hill_FINAL.mp3

Walking Through Open Doors || Join us today as recent college graduate Hunter Folsom shares about her career and vocational paths. Hunter has always been inspired to serve others, which is evident in the roles she’s chosen to pursue after graduation. Rachel interviews Hunter today to learn about the time she spent interning with organizations like Touch A Life and Krochet Kids, and be inspired by the way Hunter is using her newly-launched photography business to make a difference in the world. http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Hunter-Folsom_FINAL.mp3

Female Heroines of the Bible || Join us as Allie interviews Erin Weidemann, Co-Founder and CEO of Bible Belles, a company that helps girls connect with the female heroes of the Bible. Erin shares what we can learn from some of the most overlooked women of the Bible and shares about their book series for girls. Erin also offers some insightful and hard-hitting advice on what it truly means to follow your passion. http://wonderfullymade.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Bible-Belles_FINAL.mp3