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Welcome to Bold Mama Boundaries, the podcast dedicated to empowering mompreneurs and female entrepreneurs to thrive in online business and life. Join me, Whitney Gardner, as I dive deep to help you flourish as an online business owner, a mom, and as a woman. Whether you're leaving your 9-5, starting your own online business, or balancing the demands of family and entrepreneurship, this podcast is your go-to resource for practical strategies and inspiring stories. You'll hear from guest exper ...
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In this episode, Whitney Gardner shares a personal life update as she approaches the final weeks of her pregnancy. She discusses her journey of re-niching her podcast from "Bold Mama Boundaries" to "Podcasting Moms in Business"! Whitney outlines the exciting changes coming to the podcast, including new content focused on podcasting strategies for m…
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Nadine Stille is a coach who supports moms in pursuing their dreams and rediscovering themselves. She helps them gain clarity, confidence, and a sense of worthiness to make positive life changes. Nadine also highlights the need for clarity and self-discovery to make progress and take action. In this conversation, Nadine and Whitney discuss the impo…
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In this episode, Whitney Gardner discusses the importance of choosing a profitable niche for your online or coaching business. She shares her own struggles with finding the right niche and emphasizes the need for alignment and passion. Whitney provides a step-by-step process for choosing a profitable niche, including identifying your interests and …
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Kim Della Porta is a health and mindset coach for moms, specializing in time management, routines, and stress management. She emphasizes the importance of creating routines to reduce stress, prioritize time, and manage decision fatigue. Kim is passionate about helping moms establish healthier habits and find stability and predictability in their li…
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In this episode, host Whitney Gardner discusses the qualities of a bold mompreneur. She emphasizes the importance of being determined, confident, authentic, adaptable, and passionate with a heart to serve others. She also shares her personal experiences and insights, highlighting the significance of setting clear goals, staying consistent, and embr…
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Alyssa Brade, a young mother to two toddler boys, shares her personal journey of experiencing burnout and exhaustion after having her children unexpectedly during the pandemic. She discusses the lack of maternal social structures in place to support young moms, leading to her trying to do it all and be it all. Alyssa provides advice for moms experi…
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In this solo episode, Whitney Gardner shares her journey of starting an online business from scratch and provides valuable insights and advice for aspiring mompreneurs. Whitney also discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship and the need for the right support and guidance. She provides a step-by-step roadmap for starting …
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In this episode, we look at Jesus' response to his disciples' request to teach them how to pray in Luke 11. We consider the parallel between prayer and family dinner, and ask how our thinking surrounding prayer might be off. In my observation, we pray small, we pray seldom, we pray safe, and we pray selfish. Small prayers reflect a small view of Go…
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Jamie, a healer and manifestation expert, shares her journey from being an engineer to living her purpose as a healer. She discusses how her spiritual gifts started to open up after leaving the corporate world and her abusive marriage. Jamie explains the concept of past life regressions and how they can help release suppressed emotions and trauma. …
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Katie, a mom of two, shares her challenges and experiences during her transition into motherhood. She faced fertility challenges, had a great pregnancy and delivery, but then experienced postpartum preeclampsia and breastfeeding challenges. Katie discusses her Baby Prep Toolkit, which includes checklists, guides, and resources to help first-time mo…
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Today I have the privilege of sitting down with a very special guest, my mom, Julie Brenton. For those of you who know my mom, she has a devoted faith in the Lord, she loves his Word, and because of this, she overflows with wisdom. What led me to reach out to her was that I had been thinking recently about how many people in my world have dealt wit…
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Mike Cooper recently retired from working as a chaplain in the federal prison system for 20 years. He is a husband to Denese, a father to 5 grown children, and grandpa to two grandkids. Mike is a gifted storyteller and has a legacy of ministry that challenges us to consider how we spend our time and where we invest our heart. This interview pushes …
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Amber Renae shares her entrepreneurial journey and how she transitioned from a fashion designer to a successful online course creator and created passive income from it. She emphasizes the importance of following your passion and finding your profitable course topic. Amber also introduces a unique concept to test and validate your course idea befor…
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Today I sit down with Ryan and April Berg, the founders of the Aruna Project, a nonprofit organization committed to bringing lifelong freedom to victims of human trafficking. They join us from Cincinnati, Ohio, and talk about the organic beginnings of an organization they started 10 years ago in South Asia as a result of a weighty problem that they…
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In this conversation, Whitney Popa, a writer, editor, and consultant, discusses the importance of sharing stories in business and personal life. She emphasizes the need to be authentic and true to oneself when communicating and connecting with others. Whitney also shares her journey of becoming a published author and the role of grief in her creati…
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Tim and I worked at a very special place called Doulos Discovery School from 2009-2014. This expeditionary learning school is found in the mountains of the Dominican Republic in a town called Jarabacoa. The summer of 2023, Tim and I got to go back to be a part of the school’s 20th reunion, and I had the unbelievable privilege of connecting with one…
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In this solo episode, host Whitney Gardner shares five ways to double productivity and time management as a mompreneur. She discusses the importance of discovering true priorities, performing a time audit, optimizing systems and processes, setting strong boundaries, and mastering time management techniques. Whitney provides practical tips and examp…
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In some ways, you could argue that today’s guest and I are choosing to parent our children very differently. While our family is invested in our local public school, Hannah Hernandez has started a home school co-op for folks in the area. But Hannah and I agree big on the importance of raising our kids while we as parents demonstrate a transparent f…
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Today I get to share a fascinating conversation with Territa Chambers. Territa joins us from Charlotte, North Carolina and is a delightful woman who loves to read, learn new things, craft, and be with friends and family. She is married to Terry Jr. and they have 3 young adult sons. Territa has been practicing as a licensed counselor and transformat…
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Megan van der Baars owns a PR agency that specializes in hospitality, wellness and fitness and is also a hiit, strength, Pilates and spin instructor in Toronto, Canada. Megan loves sharing her passion for exceptional experiences in travel and her expertise in fitness and wellness for mamas and more to be their best selves. In this episode, Whitney …
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If you’ve met Erik Johnson, you know he has a huge heart and a contagious joy. Erik and his wife Kristen are friends of ours from church, and it was only in the past year that I learned more of his life story and asked if he would share it on the podcast. Erik was born in the midwest and grew up in Nebraska, where he lived in a tiny town of 1300 pe…
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Melissa Rohlfs, a certified holistic health and life coach, shares her journey of healing from a broken relationship with food and body image. She discusses the importance of listening to the body, overcoming diet culture, and finding confidence in one's body. The conversation also explores the impact of stress on physical health and the interconne…
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In this episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with bestselling author and speaker Gary Thomas. He and his wife Lisa have been married 40 years and have 3 kids and 2 grandkids. He actually lived in Houston near my home base in La Grange for about 12 years, but now resides in Colorado, which we joked about as a great place to end up after the…
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Kathleen Wadkins lives with her husband, 2 kids and their dog in eastern Iowa. In her words, “it actually exists!” Kathleen is the head of content at The Pour Over, which aims to be a politically neutral, Christ-first news source. When you subscribe to The Pour Over, you’ll get an email newsletter 3x a week with a brief overview of some of the worl…
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Today I get to sit down with my dear friend, Alisha Keating. She’s a wife to Nate and mom to Corban and Simon. She works as pediatric nurse practitioner and has a deep, beautiful soul. We talk about everything from why it's worth it to travel with kids to the importance of getting involved in the local church. We dive into the grief of losing child…
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Vivian Mabuni is an author, speaker, and fellow podcaster who lives in southern California. As an Asian American woman, Vivian is passionate about leading and discipling and does this as she shares her authentic faith. She has written several books, including one we dive into in this episode, Open Hands, Willing Heart. She and her husband Darin hav…
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Welcome back to another episode of Bold Mama Boundaries! On today’s episode, I am sharing 5 mindset shifts that you can use to reclaim your time as a mama! I hope this episode helps you to manage your time better, nurture your relationships, and prioritize yourself without guilt! Thank you for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @theboldmamaco…
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In today’s episode, I am diving into the importance of setting and maintaining strong personal boundaries. I share strategies that I have used myself and the impact that clear boundaries can have on your mental health and relationships. I hope this episode empowers you to take control of your boundaries and help you work on boundary-setting! Thank …
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How can setting boundaries transform your life as a mama? On this episode, I am sharing my story and my mission to empower you, mama! It is so important to set boundaries for self-respect, productivity, and for your own needs! I share how setting boundaries can truly transform your life as a mama. I also share more about prioritizing tasks and rela…
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Welcome to Bold Mama Boundaries Podcast! As a fellow mama, I want you to join me as I help you set boundaries, prioritize self-care, and build meaningful relationships. I’m bringing you real stories, expert advice, and practical tips to help you thrive and redefine motherhood on your own terms. Break free from the overwhelm! You really can do it al…
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As we close out Season 3 of Whit's End, we look toward the disciplines we want to put into practice this fall. At Woven, we are big on Bible study and think it's important to always know the WHY behind our WHAT. So today we take a closer look at some scriptures that give meaning to what we practice. What are spiritual disciplines? Why does Bible st…
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Lindsey Hicks joins us from Houston, Texas to share the miraculous story of watching God revive her 4-month old son. She talks about the abiding presence of God through the darkest moments, growing in patience and grace in the grieving process, and allowing gratitude to push against the bitterness and cynicism that threatens to harden our hearts. S…
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Tim and I reflect on our past 12 years of parenting and share mortifying moments, hilarious travel stories, and wisdom we've picked up from those further on in the parenting journey. We talk about faith formation over behavior modification, our strengths and weaknesses as parents, and pushing against the constant temptation to find our worth in our…
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Note: This podcast contains graphic content including domestic violence and the persecution of Christians. We pray this episode moves you to respond in prayer as well as support the ministry of Lumens of Truth that Samir has started! We encourage you to consider giving financially to support this ongoing work. You can donate through Servants Intern…
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Today I’m joined by Jeanne Luebbe. True to the podcast’s name, this episode centers on leaning in to ask the hard questions. Jeanne brings genuine humility and inviting warmth to conversations that feel electrically charged. We talk about engaging people thoughtfully, recognizing and understanding worldview and changing definitions, thinking about …
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Studies show that over 90% of professing Christians don't actively practice the discipline of prayer. Several years ago, I read A Praying Life by Paul Miller. This book profoundly shifted my perspective and helped me discover the true joy of prayer. I recently connected with Adam Barker, who serves as the Southwest Coordinator for seeJesus, the min…
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Today, my husband Tim and I take on some of your hard questions. We reflect on 15 years of marriages, highs and lows, massive ridiculous fights, and bringing people in through confession and counseling. We talk about our tension over finances, my OCD tendencies, and how to keep pursuing each other physically and emotionally. Let's dive in! Quotes: …
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Hannah brings humor, joy and candidness to the podcast with this upbeat but thought-provoking episode! She talks about road trips (are you an "enjoy the journey" or a "hurry up and get to the destination" type of person?), getting married young, surprise pregnancies, and being led to adoption. She opens up about her role at the Archibald Project an…
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Today you're invited to listen in on a raw, honest, gut-wrenching conversation with Samantha Hadaway. She takes us back throughout her life, walking through the unthinkable in high school, continuing on a dark path and finally finding Jesus. She shares about how coming to experience the love of Christ has completely transformed her life. Now, she's…
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Summer is here - which is a season for kids out of school, popsicles and pool time, and, of course, WEDDINGS. Who doesn't love a good wedding? Listen in as we look closely at Jesus' first sign and seek to understand his miraculous act of turning water into wine. What does it teach us about Christ? What does is say about marriage? Why is it signific…
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If you've had the opportunity to learn from Natalie West, then you know she is a skilled Bible teacher who is passionate about the scripture. She is both seriously entertaining and profoundly insightful. She joined us in Season 1 of Whit's End to discuss God's heart for foster care and share a little of her personal journey. In this episode, Natali…
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NaKeya Harris joins us from Charlotte, NC. She shares about how God re-routed her steps as a rebellious teen and offers marriage advice after recently celebrating 21 years. She talks about being the most unlikely candidate for seminary and God opening doors she hoped would close. She shares her thoughts on race and having a kingdom mindset first an…
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In honor of Mother's Day, Heather MacFadyen kicks off Season 3 with this freeing conversation! Author and podcaster of Don't Mom Alone shares about sudden losses and painful rejections. She reminds us that God is so not done with our kids and challenges us to think about the role we play in accomplishing God's purposes in our children's lives. She …
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In this fourth episode of our mini-series and the final one in the season, we talk about how God has called us to live abundant and purposeful lives. We look at the relatable arc of Peter's journey and how Christ renewed the call on his life despite getting off course time and again. Finally, we talk about the kind of fruit God desires for us as we…
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Before Jesus was crucified, he gave the disciples some encouraging words they didn't quite understand. He was about to send a Helper who would be more present and integrated into their lives than even Christ could be in His time on earth. In this episode, we continue to look at the theme of discipleship and how the Holy Spirit plays a critical role…
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Why is our culture seemingly obsessed with fraudsters and con-men? In the second podcast of our Discipleship miniseries, we take a look at what Christ has to say about hypocrisy. While our words and actions are hopelessly inconsistent, we can put great confidence in the truth that Christianity is built on Jesus Christ, the only person to live in to…
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The word DISCIPLE is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, it tells our identity as a Christian. As a verb, it gives our job description as a follower of Christ. Over the next 4 weeks, we will be looking at this theme of Discipleship through the lens of the gospels. To start out, we ask the question of "What Does It Mean To Be a Disciple?" *If you're …
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Mary Moore is one of those people who builds her life on Jesus Christ as the solid foundation. I have seen firsthand her humble and teachable heart, always eager to learn and dig deeper into the Bible. In this raw interview, she shares her wisdom on building a 55-year marriage. She opens up about walking through a decade-long season of deep waters …
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Dan Brenton has worked in a variety of roles, including campus ministry, pastor, and speaker. But I've known him best in the role of dad for the past 37 years. He shares how the roles of parenting shift in different seasons and how Jesus shows up and fills in the gaps where we are lacking. My dad reminds us that raising kids is all about stewardshi…
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