The Encourager Podcast: Equipping Christian Moms to Harmonize Work and Home

This week on “The Encourager” I focus in on expounding my priorities.  Being a servant of God, a wife to Nicholas, a mother of four, and owner and designer of Rebekah Scott Designs are the key components of me that guide my life. Everyone has their own priorities; but sometimes they can be hard to identify. One helpful tip (that I explain during the podcast) for pinpointing your priorities are listing off your deal breakers.  We have to be able to narrow down deal breakers so that we can clearly see our priorities. I hope today’s episode can help kick-start your priority list or fine tune the preexisting one! *This episode is sponsored by Rebekah Scott Designs. Find at shoprsd.com* Check out the show notes under the "Encourager Podcast" tab on my website. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Joining us on "The Encourager" this week is the resourceful Tiffny Hagan. An expert in virtual office assistance, Tiffny shares her story and wisdom about organization and dealing with pesky paperwork.  Today's ever-present technology can certainly enhance productivity, however, many of us (myself included) get too wrapped up in our devices.  We can lose the power of control and focus in our businesses, families, and relationships if we let technology consume our time. Tiffny's business, Virtual Office Advantage, is her way of helping businesses of all kinds organize and prioritize the influx information.  Listen this week to learn how to efficiently handle email, to create a hanging folder system in your home or business, and ultimately how to take back control!   *This episode is sponsored by Rebekah Scott Designs. Find at shoprsd.com* Check out the Reflection Guide under the "Encourager Podcast" tab on my website. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

 This week on “The Encourager” I highlight the importance of a brain dump. Personally, I will go crazy if I try to keep all the reminders and to-do items inside my head!  Find out within the episode about the where, what, and why’s of my brain dumps. Closely connected to brain dumps are the distractions that keep us from accomplishing our to-do lists. Email, social media, TV, etc. get the best of us working moms if we allow them to!  Tune in to hear how I have limited distractions during the day so that you can apply a few techniques to your life.  *This episode is sponsored by Rebekah Scott Designs™. Find at shoprsd.com*  Check out the show notes under the “Encourager Podcast” tab on my website.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Bringing tons of excellent advice on how to purify your kitchen, Kelly the Kitchen Kop is our wonderful guest on the show this week.  What I love about the show this week is Kelly has advice for anyone who wants to make a change, large or small, in their diet and cooking.  Of course moms (and dads) want what is best for our families to stay healthy! This episode highlights some of the basic steps we can implement to achieve a healthier life. Sharing her expertise through advice on the show, her book (found in the show notes), and her blog, Kelly opens eyes about the misconceptions of healthy food, warns to stay away from packaged, preservative-packed foods, and instead advocates real food. Listen to the show to pick up helpful tips for your lifestyle and afterwards follow up on the show notes to check out Kelly the Kitchen Kop's helpful resources. *This episode is sponsored by Rebekah Scott Designs™ Find at shoprsd.com* Check out the show notes on her website under the "Encourager Podcast" tab.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  *This episode is sponsored by Rebekah Scott Designs™.  Find at shoprsd.com*   Don’t panic!  Derailments happen to everyone—even the most organized, patient mother. This week I share a recent (mini)crisis in my business while providing 5 critical steps that allowed me to get back on track.  These steps can be applied to any variety of derailments caused from work, home, or family situations. I believe derailments are God’s way of slowing us down, humbling us, and reminding us to keep our focus on Him. The most important thing to do in these situations is to find your calm. Tune in to learn about my 5 key steps to get back on track along with a few personal tidbits I implement for my employees and myself when chaos arises.   Check out the reflection guide on the “Encourager Podcast” tab on my website.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  *This episode is sponsored by Rebekah Scott Designs™  Find at shoprsd.com*   The dynamite, Jenny Fenig, shares with us this week her amazing testament to motherhood and the work force.  Packed with wisdom and experience, Jenny talks about how her successful past in the corporate world was blocking her opportunity for spiritual fulfillment.  After her discovery of yoga and spiritual leadership, she quit her corporate job to begin working from home as a consultant and coach. Three kids later, she speaks with joy about her new work environment, following her life purpose, and being close to her loved ones.  You definitely will not want to miss this inspiring episode jam-packed with valuable advice!   Check out the show notes under the “Encourager Tab” to find more info on Jenny Fenig and other resources on my website.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  *This episode is sponsored by Rebekah Scott Designs™.  Find at shoprsd.com*   “Time”…to us working moms, we can never have enough. Sitting down with us this week to talk about the struggle of managing time is the humble, Kassy Youmans. Inspired by the birth of her daughter, Kassy and her mother opened their own babies/children’s clothing business, Rejoicing DAY. A mother of two, full-time employee, wife, and owner of her own business, Kassy relates to any mom trying to make it all possible.  Kassy and I discuss the personal conflict of wanting to maintain 100% effort in all we do; yet knowing deep down our purpose lies behind our faith and families. Tune in this week to listen for helpful strategies that can alleviate your stress over “time”.   Check out our show notes in the “Encourager Podcast” tab on our website.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

*This episode is sponsored by Rebekah Scott Designs™. Find at shoprsd.com*  After receiving some much appreciated feedback from our listeners, I have noticed many of you wanted me to go even deeper into my morning routine and what it all entails; so I will do just that!  In previous episodes, I have explained the raw elements of my morning routine, but this episode I specifically explain the “why” behind each step of my mornings. I believe that because of my habitual routines, the efficiency of my family in the morning has increased immensely. I hope this provides the encouragement you need to making small changes in your routine—especially when you are bogged down by “pain points”.  Check out our show notes in the "Encourager Podcast" tab on our website.         Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  *This episode is sponsored by Rebekah Scott Designs™.  Find at shoprsd.com* Honesty is the best policy!  Humbly sharing my “bumps in the road”, I try to remain as transparent as possible in my journey as a mother and business owner.  This episode aims at reminding “The Encourager” listeners that my lifestyle is just like any other work at home mom.  From forgetting meetings to scheduling errors at the doctor’s office, I have done it all—while not be afraid to admit those mistakes!  For every misstep is a chance to learn and grow.  God continually humbles me each day and I hope to encourage women to reflect on those moments as well. Check out our show notes at shoprsd.com under "The Encourager Podcast" tab at the bottom. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

  *This episode of “The Encourager” is brought to you buy Rebekah Scott Designs™.  Find them at shoprsd.com*   We are so excited to release this episode which covers the nitty gritty of accounting/office managerial work—best taught by our guest, Kerry Olvera. Kerry and her husband, Javier, have 4 children and multiple businesses together.  She works about 25 hours a week in business while being responsible for her children's education. Their family-operated business, Supermercado Mexico, received Michigan's Top 50 Companies to Watch in 2013, West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Most Promising Business 2012, and was nominated three years in a row for Business of the Year. The family was also nominated for the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce EPIC Minority-owned Business of the Year. Her motto for getting through it all is “Do the Next Right Thing”.  Currently, she wipes spaghetti from the toddler's face, helps with math problems, and emails simultaneously. Sometimes, it gets messy.  Kerry reveals her secrets about organizing the business, keeping her priorities in line, and how she takes time for herself to make it all work.   Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.