We’re so excited to have Ashley with us on WVN Chats today! This incredible Mom of 3 speaks candidly about the highs and lows of quarantine and shares the meaning behind her life-giving hashtag, #okatestmomever. Coming from a high achieving, very successful woman, Ashley chats with us about how she has had to redefine what success looks like and ho…

Today on WVN Chats, Grace joins us from Australia and chats about what life has looked like for her throughout the dramatic changes of this season. Before COVID-19, Grace had been living in the US for 3 years then had to catch a last minute flight to get home before border closures and restrictions. Grace opens up about what it's been like to move …

It is such a privilege to have Alina join us today all the way from Japan! Alina grew up in Eastern Washington but has recently relocated to Japan to teach English. Alina shares inspiring insight into what it’s been like to live in a foreign country during this time and how she has found joy through appreciating ‘the little things’ in life. This se…

We are so excited to chat with Esther today and hear about her move to another state to help out a non profit organisation during this pandemic. Esther shares positive, hope giving insight into what it’s been like to leave everything that’s known, quarantine with another family and stay emotionally healthy during this time. Esther speaks candidly a…

Kailie joins us on WVN Chats to share about how her priorities and perspectives have shifted in the midst of canceled wedding plans and moving interstate during this worldwide pandemic.Kailie’s courage, flexibility and joy during this season is incredibly inspiring! We know you will be encouraged by this episode. Follow us on Instagram.com/thewoven…

Brooke Warren was born and raised in Michigan where she is currently studying pre nursing and empowering people with food allergies through her phenomenal modified recipes published on her instagram @thesweetmitten. Food allergies are REAL and significantly impact how our bodies operate but cutting out our allergies doesn’t have to mean that our di…

Lauren Mitchell is a Kentucky girl living in the Pacific Northwest. She is a respiratory therapist, fabulous Seattle Eastside photographer, and a joyful mom. She is currently working in a hospital in Seattle area in the midst of this Covid-19 epidemic. She loves pausing to have joy in the life she is creating. We talk about how this is affecting ou…

Courtney Watson is an amazing women in her 20’s, who is super social, enneagram 7, was away in Africa for 2 months, & who came back in the middle of the Covid-19 epidemic. Right when she was hoping to reconnect with family and friends, she found herself stuck at home. This episode shows how she is walking through not feeling alone, how she is occup…

Thais Valdizan is a mother, and business women that lives in Lima, Peru with her teen daughter. She is living in a country wide lockdown situation with the Corona Virus pandemic. They also have strict curfews, certain times for people to go to the store, and dealing with unprecedented times. You will hear from her how she finds hope in the midst of…

Annie is a co-founder with her sister Terrie and they founded the company, Olea & Fig @oleaandfig on Instagram. They help women from all over the world launch their business with support, marketing, & strategy, through one on one brand coaching, and cultivating community. I love what she shares in starting her business, “I WANTED TO MAKE A LIFE, NO…

Got to connect with Casey Sperte, a married mom of 4 kids, and hear her heart and perspective about how she is navigating this health pandemic. She wants you to know that you are not alone. Casey explains how its ok to sit in your emotions and feel them before moving on. In this episode she helps explain how to raise resilient kids during this quar…

Hear from an incredible young women in her 20’s as she navigates going through this virus outbreak and dealing with social distancing. There is so much to learn from this health pandemic no matter how old or young you are. Katie Van Ginkel brings so much HOPE in a time where we are need it. @katievanginkel is in a 20's and is currently living in Se…

Hope in the midst of the unknown. In this series, Woven Chats I got to sit down & talk over our phones remotely with the amazing Emilie McCormack. She is a mom of 5, incredible pastor with her husband Brian, homeschooler mom, and is the kind of friend you want to share life with! Emilie shares about finding HOPE in the midst of a crisis. Her tips a…

“You can’t always prevent bad things from happening by having open communication with your kids or those close to you allows space for trust, security and safety!” While in Los Angeles we got the privilege to sit down with Liya Mehl and hear her powerful story of reconciliation after immense pain. Liya shares how bringing things to the light takes …

“Be the friend who shows up no matter how difficult it is to be with someone in pain!” On today’s episode of The Woven Story, Charity joins us to share about how she found peace amongst physical pain. She gives super practical tips on how WE can all rally around each other and help one another in times of need. We know you will be inspired and empo…

“You don’t have to be the most ‘polished’ or the prettiest girl in the room to be immensely valued. Your confidence should not be defined by what you look like on the outside by who you are on the inside!” Aiko joins us on The Woven Story to share her journey of finding freedom from emotional abuse and gives us valuable insights as a social media e…

“I didn’t realize the depth of my childhood trauma until I was in my 30s. Trauma rewires neurological pathways in the brain and for a long time I thought I was crazy because I was having such severe anxiety.” In this episode of The Woven Story, Anya Phillips opens up about her childhood trauma and shares her journey of recovery with such vulnerabil…

One of the best advice Noelani was given was to have an open mind. There is so much more value you can get when you take away your expectations and just jump into something new with an open mind. You allow yourself to be fully present and to have a fresh and new experience instead of setting yourself up with preconceived notions and expectations.…

“I’m tired of longing for what’s to come and regretting what was-- I desire to just be fully present in the NOW.” - Tiffany. We’re so grateful to have sat down with Tiffany Geiser and can’t wait for you to hear her empowering story of overcoming depression and choosing to start fresh. Tiffany opens up about what depression looked like for her and s…

“It was scary moving away from home and away from family... something I’ve learned is that friends can be like family is you let them” - Grace Fuller In this episode, Grace shares on identity and her experience of moving to America into a season of unfamiliarity, we are sure Grace’s story is going to encourage and inspire you. Be sure to follow us …

“My biggest challenge was choosing to walk into the unknown; to leave the known and embrace the unknown!” We’re incredibly inspired by Nicole Druskovich and know that you will be so impacted after hearing her story about moving her family across the world and stepping boldly into the great unknown. Nicole shares incredible wisdom about overcoming l…

“Everyone has something to offer and bring to the room but if you don’t bring it, the room misses out!” Kennesha is the creator of Restoration House--a home and lifestyle brand + blog focusing on creating spaces that fulfill beyond the aesthetic and that speak to the restorative aspects of home. We know you will be inspired and empowered and foreve…

Join us for a behind of the scenes episode of Season 2, as we hear from the host/found of The Woven Story, Christy Zylstra. instagram.com/thewovenstoryBy Christy Zylstra

“I decided to not sit and wallow in self pity; I control the story that I tell myself!” Thuy Rees is a woman who refuses to give up or lose hope no matter what life throws her way. In this episode, Thuy shares about her daughter’s health journey and how she has chosen to not allow the challenges to defeat her or steal her joy. Here at The Woven Sto…

This episode is Part 2 of 2 We can’t wait for you to hear the last part of Alyssa Galios story on miraculous new life and unconditional love. Get your tissues ready, Alyssa’s story has left us changed for the better. Here at The Woven Story, we want to rally around you and your tribe to join our community! Your story has the power to inspire, empow…

This episode is Part 1 of 2 “My husband’s illness caused us to re-evaluate our priorities in life. We could be making all the money in the world but at the end of the day, the only thing that matters are our relationships!” We can’t wait for you to hear from Alyssa Galios who shares with us about her journey with heartbreaking loss, miraculous new …

“Be intentional with the words that you use.. there is POWER in your words. There are always ears listening, including your own.” - Candace Candace Oliver is an absolute superwoman; mom of 4, wife to her amazing husband Bryan, business owner, media influencer, professional model and community builder. There’s never a dull moment in the Oliver house…

“There is great freedom in forgiving someone who hasn’t even apologised yet!!”- Nicole Hopper It has been so inspiring to sit down with Nicole Hopper and hear about how she's triumphed over pain and reconciled relationships all the while navigating motherhood. In this episode of The Woven Story, Nicole and Christy chat about freedom and how fulfill…

Friends I am so excited for our guest today! She is simply incredible & I am so thrilled you get to meet her and hear her story... my dear friend Amy Sullivan grew up in America’s Northwest and she can usually be found with oat milk coffee in her hand, engaging in a deep conversation with somebody in her world! No matter what life looks like, in th…

“My daughter has inspired me to breakdown walls of insecurity! She challenges me to try new things as she doesn’t let fear stop her!” - Kristine Strom Kristine Strom is a phenomenal woman and her story will leave you inspired and super encouraged. Here at the Woven Story we chat with Kristine about what it looks like to raise confident kids and get…

“When you’re vulnerable, you give space for relationships to heal and mend. It took my walls coming down for my relationship with my parents to be reconciled. I had to BE BRAVE!” - Laura Urip We absolutely loved sitting down with Laura Urip and hearing her story of courage and breakthrough. We are so inspired by this incredible young woman and we t…

Join us for Part 2 of 2 of Emilie's story! “ I needed to find my “safe people” to get out of the isolation that I’d put myself in. “ I had to go into scenarios giving people the benefit of the doubt. “ “Watching people fill my “role” bought up more insecurities than I realized and I had to “let go” and focus on what is right in front of me. “ - Emi…

This episode is Part 1 of 2! “Life isn’t just about surviving, it’s about THRIVING!” - Emilie McCormack It was an absolute privilege to turn on the mics and enjoy coffee with Emilie McCormack as she shared her encouraging and empowering story here at The Woven Story. Here at The Woven Story, we want to rally around you and your tribe to join our co…

On this episode we talk with the fabulous Sable! Sable leaps at every opportunity to spend time with friends and explore her city; she’s always up for chat and is constantly on the look out for her next adventure. ✌🏽 Sable an inspiring communicator, leader of many and friend to all! - Don’t forget to follow and subscribe to the podcast, to stay up …

Join us on our first episode of "The Woven Story" as we hear the heart and passion behind this new podcast from the creator, Christy Zylstra.By Christy Zylstra