Intentional Life with Tammy Helfrich

Becca Ludlum joins me on the podcast. She is such an incredible person, and an extreme knowledgeable about blogging. She is an entrepreneur, a writer, and someone who loves to help others. On this episode, we talk about: How she started blogging 5 years ago Thinking about what you may want to talk about in the future Rebranding can be scary Think about your name and domain name before you start Scheduling is important for posting Don't be afraid of Pinterest Becca's new book, Everything But the Posts Wanting to help people, but also wanting to make it easy for them to find help Writing a book can be a slow process when you are fitting it in the margins Marketing your products can be difficult sometimes You can always do something to make a difference What do you consider helping? Utilizing groups to help support and encourage you You can connect with Becca on her blog, Twitter, and Facebook. You can learn more about her book by clicking on the image below, or heading right over to Amazon to pick it up here: Everything But the Posts: Tips, Advice, and Templates From a Blogger Who Has Been in Your Shoes   We're giving away two copies of this great book. Leave a comment below to be entered to win. Why do you want to read this book?  

I loved having Clay Shaver on the show. He has an incredibly inspiring weight loss story, and encourages us to become the best version of ourselves. On this episode, we talk about: How he lost over 226 pounds Weighing less isn't necessarily better Committing to a long term lifestyle change is important If he can do it, you can do it too! Learning to rock back and forth, instead of charging full steam ahead You CAN become the best version of you Don't look for the perfect diet. It doesn't exist! Someone else has gone through exactly what you are going through Find a lifestyle that you can live with forever You can connect with Clay on Twitter, Facebook, or on his website. I also recommend that you listen to his podcast, Remodeling Clay. And when you do, be sure to leave him a review on iTunes as well!   Are you on a journey to live healthier? What inspired you on this episode?

Ethan Bryan joins me on the podcast today. He is a lover of baseball and the Kansas City Royals. He is the author of Run Home and Take a Bow. You can read my recap of it here. He is known as a baseball contemplative, and helps us understand the connection between something he loves so much, baseball, and life. On this episode, we talk about: Life is about learning to love your neighbor and do something you love Making connections between what we love and life Themes that have been with us throughout our life Overcoming obstacles in life while chasing a dream Good things will happen as you continue to find your voice How playing catch has become his passion and helps raise awareness for human trafficking Listen to your passions and what makes you feel alive Watch and listen, and you will have more opportunities to make a difference than you could ever imagine Ethan's upcoming book You can connect with Ethan on Twitter, or on his blog. You can find his books at Hearts and Minds Books. Do you love baseball? What did you like about this episode?    

I really enjoyed having Michelle Howe on the podcast. Michelle is a Leadership Coach, and Mompreneur. She is an authentic woman of God that gives encouragement, enlightenment and empowerment to those around her. She is a partner in I Woke Up Yesterday, and shares hope through daily wake up calls. On this episode, we talk about: Sharing vulnerable wake up calls We're not promised to see the fruit of our labor Sometimes people in the church are the last ones to support you when you are dreaming People will question your motives. Be prepared Confidently expecting and waiting versus sitting still We are leading others to greatness or to their great destruction Being still is hearing His voice and not just sitting still Create a "why" behind your finish line Produce new things that remind you that "you can" God wants to take our ruins and build something new A new challenge + new evidence = renewed confidence You can follow Michelle on Twitter, or check out her book here. You can find out more about Weekend of Wins here. I was really inspired by Michelle's concept of renewing our confidence. What is one thing you can do to challenge yourself to something that will help renew your confidence?    

I loved having Tammy Werthem on the podcast today. Her story of hope and renewal is so powerful. On this episode, we talk about: Overcoming addictions Learning to become a yielded person Finding marriage mentors Learning to share your story We don't get to choose who hears our story Learning to be healthy and make better choices Do you want to be well? Never stop asking for help Taking the time to dive into who you are, and deal with the messy heart work Do the next right thing You can't keep what you have unless you are willing to give it away The power of journaling your process Surround yourself with people who want to build you up and celebrate your greatness You can follow Tammy on Twitter or Facebook. You can also check out I Woke Up Yesterday.   What did you take away from Tammy's story?   I'm honored by your honest review. You can do that quickly here.    

Jenny Price joins me on the podcast today. She has an amazing story of helping people shift their thinking. On this episode, we talk about: The difference between changing and shifting Freedom is what the three of them share How their business started Investing in a more intentional way Some people don't want accountability Becoming a John Maxwell certified coach When I choose to understand your heart, I won't make up things about you Taking action instead of waiting God will not part the waters for us until we put our toes in the water Planning can become a safe place for us, when we really need to be taking action Overcoming obstacles of judgment and misinformation Every relationship doesn't get to be comfortable at all times Choosing where your influence is most effective The obstacles will be there How much time are you spending figuring it out versus taking the next step Helping shape healthy marriages Everyone can be used You can find Jenny on Facebook or Twitter. You can learn more about her book, 7 Shifts, or their blog here. What impacted you about this episode? I'd love to hear.   As always, if you can take 2 minutes and leave an honest review on iTunes, I would be very grateful. Thank you!          

I'm continuing my series about dreaming, and sharing more of my story. On this episode, we talk about: Working on yourself It looks different for everyone Learning who you are is so important The value of the Strengths Finder My Strengths Finder results were: Developer, Belief, Ideation, Individualization, Empathy, Connectedness Take the test and find out what your strengths are DISC Profile Sitting down with a trusted friend can be so helpful Donald Miller's Storyline How pivotal moments impact us You can't separate your spiritual health from your emotional health Forgiveness is so important Mike Foster's Freeway study How we limit our own beliefs Document the process you are going through Highlight your habits (I apologize to whoever posted this originally. I can't find your post, but had your link.) ENJOY the process Choose your own path Trust the process Take the next best step Thank you for joining me today. I'd be so honored if you'd take a few minutes to leave a review on iTunes. I'd love to hear how you are working on improving yourself. Share in the comments below!    

  I'm continuing the series with me! I'm sharing the lessons I've learned through dreaming and making a difference right where you are. On this episode, we'll talk about: Being frustrated with not knowing what your dream is Learning from others, but not comparing yourself to them Experimenting is fun. Really! Push yourself outside of your comfort zone Find support through community Start talking about your dream Stop getting drunk on inspiration Nobody else can give me MY answers Don't get stuck soaking up community. Take action! Be YOU I'd love to hear from you. How are you learning to experiment with your dream?     As always, I would appreciate your honest review on iTunes. You guys rock!

I am excited to switch up the podcast somewhat in 2014.  I will still have amazing interviews with people who are living differently, but for the next few episodes, I will be sharing more of me. I will be talking about how to make a difference right where you are. I will also be sharing how to navigate learning to dream again with practical steps and advice. On this episode, I talk about: Learning to dream again Dreaming is a process - it takes time People all around you are hurting Learning to live more intentionally We all want to make a difference Give yourself time, grace, and the ability to experiment Don't compare yourself to others We all have our unique gift to bring to the world Discover what your gifts and strengths are Look for unique gifts in others Stop trying to plan everything out Strategic readiness and the power of making intentional choices Don't be discouraged if you can't make a move right away Your dream will change and that's okay Everything is a combination of tiny little steps I'm serious when I say that I want to help you. How can I help you navigate through your journey of dreaming? What did you think of this episode? I'd love to hear your thoughts. What has been your biggest lesson while learning to dream again?   As always, I am so thankful for your honest reviews on iTunes.    

Ryan Eller joins me on the podcast today. His enthusiasm is contagious! He loves giving hope to dreamers and challenging leaders to step up and live a life of intention. He is an entrepreneur, speaker, and team builder. On this episode, we talk about: Why living with intention is so important Greatness is an act. Excellence is habitual Add "or better" to your goals Don't fall for the American Idol syndrome How they are helping people live their list Why a bucket list is so important Live engaged and be intentional Focus on time management in order to live your list How you can help others live their list 30 Days to Give - Choosing to Live a More Giving Lifestyle You can follow Ryan on his website or Twitter. You can also follow the conversations on Twitter with the #liveyourlist hashtag. Check out this awesome video, where they surprise the first #Liveyourlist winner.      

    Amy Campbell joins me on the podcast today. She is also known as My Resume Lady, and helps people maximize their strengths. She is passionate about helping people become thought leaders in their industry, and representing themselves well. On this episode, we talk about: We can build our brand in every interaction we have We are too emotionally connected to our content to accurately display our work We are all experts in something Soft skills can be very important in breaking down technical concepts Find a group to establish discussion and become a thought leader Our ideas for ourselves can quickly become stale Don't isolate yourself Seek external guidance We are able to give when we get out of our circumstances Jackalope jobs Amy will be hosting a webinar on Tuesday, January 21st, from 1pm-2pm EST. It's titled How to Become a Thought Leader in Your Industry through Social Media. Space is limited, so sign up here. Here are a few details of what you will learn. In this informative webinar you will learn: • The key to achieving thought leadership • How to come up with topical ideas for your industry • How to tame the mess and focus your message to your audience • How to be part of a CEO-cial network • How to make the most of your waiting time • Helpful tools for developing a multi-strategy approach • How “cross-pollination” of concepts from other industries can help you improve, change, grow or affect your industry • How to get your boss’ buy-in for social media use as a thought leadership tool • How to initiate conversations and showing gratitude online You can find Amy on LinkedIn, Twitter, or her website. What was your key takeaway from this interview? I'd love to hear from you.  

  I really enjoyed interviewing Jeff Brown on today's episode. He is the host of the Read to Lead podcast. His podcast is based on the belief that intentional and consistent reading is key to success in business and life. On this episode, we talk about: How reading a book a week led him to start his podcast How reading helps you become a better leader How reading helped him become a resident expert in social media Knowledge becomes wisdom when you take action and help others Go out of your way to do things for others Write down the steps that will help you get to your goal The power of Mastermind groups Jeff's upcoming course, Podcast Academy Podcasters Paradise webinar on January 15th Resources: Liz Wiseman's Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter Jeff's Read to Lead podcast Learn more about Podcaster's Academy by clicking on the image below:           You can follow Jeff on Twitter, or email him at jeff@readtoleadpodcast.com. Also, be sure to wish him a Happy Birthday on Saturday! How has reading helped you become a better leader?     I'd be so honored by your honest review on iTunes. It takes only a few minutes, and you can do that here. Thank you for listening to the show!    

I loved having Casey Lewis on the show today. Casey is passionate about helping others make better decisions with their finances, so they can make a difference in the world. On this episode, we talk about: Casey's book, Impact Our financial positions are often the #1 thing keeping us from chasing our dreams Generosity comes in different forms Generosity is contagious How a free lunch prompted an awesome idea Knowledge of money is important Get it out of your head and put it on paper It allows you to take the next logical step You can only work on something when you acknowledge it You are NOT the only one struggling with whatever you are facing Casey's new class, Impact University (What an awesome Christmas present!!) You can connect with Casey on his website, or on Twitter. How does generosity fit into your financial plan? I'd love to hear!      

I was so excited to have Alli Worthington on the podcast today. Her approach to business, love and life is so inspiring! On this episode, we talk about: Google is her MBA Combining business and love Every great idea that's inventive and daring gets laughed at in the beginning The community isn't dependent on just an event. Keep going! We are all meant to do great things We can do work with meaning Get over the fear that you're going to make the wrong choice The buses keep coming Focus on loving people and investing in them The Case for Slacker Parenting Working through the "it's never good enough" mentality Think about making a "stop doing list" Be resourceful We don't need anyone's permission to teach ourselves something You feel better when you're doing work that you can document Monitoring your own behavior is crucial and valuable work When we do work on ourselves that others won't do, that will be a competitive advantage Alli's upcoming book You can connect with Alli on her website, where you can sign up to receive the three ebooks she mentioned. You can also connect with her on Twitter. There were so many great thoughts in this episode. What impacted you the most?

                  I am so honored to welcome Mike Foster to the show today. His movement of radical grace and second chances has changed my life. Mike is the founder of People of the Second Chance, and the author of several books, including his new book, Freeway. We've been going through this as a series at our church, and my husband and I are also a part of a Freeway small group. It has been an incredible experience. If your church is looking for small group curriculum, I would highly recommend it. On this episode, we talk about: How POTSC feels like a startup We need a movement of grace We can all find ways to be a grace giver, but we also need to be grace receivers We all struggle with our own identity, and that is heavy Living a free life is possible You can deal with your stuff, or your stuff will deal with you Freeway is a safe place to do dangerous soul work Regardless of the size of your pain, God wants to heal it Sometimes, people need to just be reminded that God loves them unconditionally You don't have to hide anymore #iamfree on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook You can find Mike on Twitter, and learn more about People of the Second Chance on their website. Here's a trailer video to learn more about Freeway.   What did you take away from this episode? Share in the comments below.