Work Your Plan Podcast with Kendra Kendra Tillman

To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven.
(Eccl 3:1 NKJV)
If you’ve been listening for a while, you may have noticed some consistency back towards the end of last year and then a drop off. I had a team of 2 amazing women who helped me produce this podcast and to show up consistently on social media. In November after attending an influencer event in Nashville, I started some soul searching around this podcast. I made the decision to not invest financially in having a team to edit and produce the podcast and help me with my social media presence on IG @strongherme. I had no idea when I made that decision, that a few months later, I would be making another bigger decision about the podcast.
I’ve cried a few tears thinking about all I plan to share with you today. 
My first episode of this podcast went live Feb 2017. Back then it was name the StrongHer podcast. If you go back and listen to that first episode, it’s a clip of my message from the 2017 You Are Stronger Than You Think Women’s Event. Our theme that year was Who Am I? In that episode I share the origins of the 'You Are Stronger Than You Think' message, stories from my own life of how God uncovers purpose and calling.
The previous year’s event included a Friday night event and 5K race. 
It came with some harsh criticism from an attendee. 
- it was my greatest fear and my wakeup call: I needed to be the leader my vision deserved. I needed to ask for help; I needed to push beyond the fear of criticism to be a more brave and authentic leader. 
 
After some deep reflection, prayer and talks with my husband and friends, I’m discerning it’s time to bring this podcast to a close. My initial purpose for starting this podcast was to have a platform to share women’s stories and their expertise, as I affirmed women that there is grace to be successful as keepers of the home and as professional women.
This journey has produced more in my life than I could have known to ask for and the growth I’ve experienced in 4 years, in part, due to the discipline of publishing this podcast, is something that I not only wouldn’t trade, but I also highly recommend this or some other creative pursuit that requires you to stretch, as your own personal development tool. 
Here are just 3 of the ways I’ve grown, as a direct result of this pursuit:
I’ve learned authenticity through this podcast. It has required me to process my own thoughts about topics. I’ve learned new skills, capabilities (listening, interviewing, technical skills around podcasting). I’ve learned new things about myself.
 
I’ve reclaimed my voice through this podcast.
When I say “voice”, sometimes I’m referring to your actual voice; other times I’m referring to your influence, your mission, your values, your perspective, your story. Your voice is one of the parts of you that identifies you in this world.
 
I’ve learned how to tend to my own heart while staying faithful to a vision in my heart/soul, without constant validation of its impact. Talk about Hebrews 3,4.
Hebrews 3: 12 Make sure that your own hearts are not evil and unbelieving, turning you away from the living God. 13 You must warn each other every day, while it is still “today,” so that none of you will be deceived by sin and hardened against God. 14 For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.
Hebrews 4: 6 So God’s rest is there for people to enter, but those who first heard this good news failed to enter because they disobeyed God. 10 For all who have entered into God’s rest have rested from their labors, just as God did after creating the world. 11 So let us do our best to enter that rest. 
These 3 things alone are enough for me. I am confident I have gone all in with this  and that before I could even recognize or articulate it, God has been ordering my steps and working

I hope you will be challenged and inspired by this week's episode of the podcast. I am talking with my friend and fellow "world changer for good", Alexandra Kuykendall.  Alex speaks on issues of how faith impacts everyday life. She encourages us to listen well and communicate with generosity and kindness. She has authored four books: Loving My Actual Life, Loving My Actual Christmas, The Artist’s Daughter: A Memoir, Loving My Actual Neighbor and her newest, "Seeking Out Goodness: Finding the True and Beautiful All around You". Philippians 4:8 tells us where to center our thought life. It is the roadmap for seeking out goodness.  How does considering what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable in someone else show us more of God’s goodness?
After the last 2 years we've had, is it possible for us to still see the good in others?
In this episode Alex, ultimately, reminds us that we find what we're looking for and the more we seek out goodness and the more we look for the positive, the easier it will be for our brains to identify what is good. When we are encourage our listeners to look for the good. This is not a dismissal of accountability. It's a challenge to not conform to the attitudes and behaviors of the culture around us, but to make room for the Holy Spirit to transform our thinking through the truth of scripture.
Episode Suggestions & Resources:
Seeking Out Goodness: Finding the True and Beautiful All around You by Alexandra Kuykendall | Buy it on Amazon.com
AlexandraKuykendall.com & theopendoorsisterhood.com
Ep 7 The Modern Titus 2 Woman with Alexandra Kuykendall
The Space Between Us: How Jesus Teaches Us to Live Together When Politics and Religion Pull Us Apart by Sarah Anderson
Schedule a connection call with Kendra: calendly.com/kendratillman
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The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. 
Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK
Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman."
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Subscribe to the 'Work Your Plan with Kendra' Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready.
If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review.
Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram.
Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

For the 1st episode of 2022, I'm joined by one of my dearest friends, La’Vista Jones. La’Vista is the founder and CEO of 31 Marketplace, an agency committed to helping women cultivate their own culture of work-life balance by leveraging systems and self-care. 

As a burnout survivor and recovering overfunctioner, she knows firsthand that the path to success does not have to include subscribing to hustle culture, exhaustion and overbooked schedules. On a mission to promote burnout prevention, La’Vista is a professional speaker and host of the B.O.S.S.™ Talk podcast, where she and her guests speak candidly about the challenges and shifts needed to build sustainable and self-nurturing businesses. La’Vista is an Ohio native and bleeds scarlet and grey – go Buckeyes! She’s married to her college sweetheart Stewart and they share their home in Arizona with their son, publicly known as The Cub.
La’Vista has been my guest for previous episodes when we talked about goal planning at the top. This year I asked her to join me in taking a different approach to this conversation.
In this episode we invite you in to see how we determine and internalize our word for the year and some of our ongoing methods for staying on top of our goals and why neither of us is buying a pretty planner this year.
You will hear our different approaches, because to stay consistent you have to do what works for you. 
Episode Suggestions & Resources:
Year in Review Episode 105 & 106 with Isha Cogborn
Download your one page sheet for conducting your own year in review: Year in Review One Sheet
La'Vista Jones website: lavistajones.com
@lavistajones on IG
Past Goal Planning episodes with La'Vista
episode 38 episode 67 Episode 103 Shifting Your Sales Mindset with Dr Nadia
Asana Project Management
Powersheets Goal Planner
Full Focus Planner
Schedule a connection call with Kendra: calendly.com/kendratillman
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The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. 
Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK
Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman."
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Subscribe to the 'Work Your Plan with Kendra' Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready.
If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review.
Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram.
Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Our guest-mentor for today's episode is Isha Cogborn. Isha is the Founder & CEO of Epiphany Institute–a personal development firm that helps people connect their purpose and passion to their profession. She specializes in helping coaches, consultants, authors and other experts build their platforms and personal brands so they can make a bigger impact on the world.

She’s the author of personal branding primer, 5 Rules to Win Being You, and On Purpose: Practical Strategies to Live Your Best Life, as well as a frequent keynote speaker and trainer. Determined to find purpose in her struggles, Isha founded Startup Life Support in 2017 to help entrepreneurs overcome the fear, frustration and isolation of starting a business. You can connect with Isha on your favorite social media networks and subscribe to her podcasts, Clear Talk and On Purpose with Isha Cogborn, wherever you listen.
Start reflecting on your year by conducting your own year in review:
List your 3 most memorable WINS of 2021. What did you try that you didn’t complete, but you plan to keep working towards in 2021? What are 1-2 lessons learned in 2021 that will change how you approach 2022? If you haven’t already head over to the blog and grab the free Year in Review download at today’s episode: strongher.me/episode106.
WRAP UP
This is the last podcast episode of 2021. This is our 105th episode, so if you’re new to the podcast, there’s plenty of great episodes you’ve missed. Even if you’re not new, more than likely you’ve missed a few. 
Episode Suggestions & Resources:
Download your one page sheet for conducting your own year in review: Year in Review One Sheet
Isha Cogborn - ishacogborn.com
Startup Life Support
Text 'Hi' to Isha at 480-568-2745.
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Facing Your Money Fears with Ericka Young
Shifting Your Sales Mindset with Dr. Nadia Brown 
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Dare to Lead Podcast: Brene' with James Clear on Atomic Habits Part 1 & 2
5 Minute Journal
First 5 app by Proverbs 31 Ministries
Daniel & Kendra talking about How Marriage Impacts Legacy on the Open Door Sisterhood Podcast
Kendra talking about Recovering from Financial Loss on The Girl We Need to Talk Podcast on YouTube.
Schedule a call with Kendra: calendly.com/kendratillman
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The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. 
Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK
Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman."
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Subscribe to the 'Work Your Plan with Kendra' Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready.
If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review.
Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram.
Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

Our guest-mentor for today's episode is Isha Cogborn. Isha is the Founder & CEO of Epiphany Institute–a personal development firm that helps people connect their purpose and passion to their profession. She specializes in helping coaches, consultants, authors and other experts build their platforms and personal brands so they can make a bigger impact on the world.

She’s the author of personal branding primer, 5 Rules to Win Being You, and On Purpose: Practical Strategies to Live Your Best Life, as well as a frequent keynote speaker and trainer. Determined to find purpose in her struggles, Isha founded Startup Life Support in 2017 to help entrepreneurs overcome the fear, frustration and isolation of starting a business. You can connect with Isha on your favorite social media networks and subscribe to her podcasts, Clear Talk and On Purpose with Isha Cogborn, wherever you listen.
Our conversation went long, as it often does when you get two friends together to try to talk through a year's worth of memories and lessons, so we're releasing this as a 2 part episode. You’ll hear part one today and part two will be available next week. These will be our last 2 episodes of 2021.
Start reflecting on your year by conducting your own year in review:
List your 3 most memorable WINS of 2021. What did you try that you didn’t complete, but you plan to keep working towards in 2021? What are 1-2 lessons learned in 2021 that will change how you approach 2022? If you haven’t already head over to the blog and grab the free Year in Review download at today’s episode: strongher.me/episode105.
WRAP UP
This is the last podcast episode of 2021. This is our 105th episode, so if you’re new to the podcast, there’s plenty of great episodes you’ve missed. Even if you’re not new, more than likely you’ve missed a few. 
Episode Suggestions & Resources:
Download your one page sheet for conducting your own year in review: Year in Review One Sheet
Isha Cogborn - ishacogborn.com
Startup Life Support
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100th Episode Celebration: Video + Audio 
Schedule a call with Kendra: calendly.com/kendratillman
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The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. 
Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK
Amazon Book Review: "I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timeless. The thought provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman."
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Subscribe to the 'Work Your Plan with Kendra' Podcast and published episodes will come right to the podcast app on your phone and/or join our email list for a daily email reminder when a new episode is ready.
If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts with a short review.
Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman on Instagram.
Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.

This episode is a replay of a conversation with author and community builder Pamela Slim. In this episode, Pam and Kendra discuss her body of work, what purpose looks like in this season of her life, and the significance of your point of view in serving others.

 
This original interview is featured as Episode 24: Meet The Mentor Series from the 2017 You Are Stronger Than You Think Women's Conference. 
About Pamela Slim
Pamela Slim from Mesa, Arizona has helped thousands of entrepreneurs around the world start, sustain, and scale their businesses for more than two decades. She is an award-winning business coach, speaker, and author of Body of Work and Escape from Cubicle Nation.
In 2016, Pamela and her husband Darryl co-founded the K’é Main Street Learning Lab in Mesa, Arizona, a grassroots, community-led learning lab for small business economic acceleration.
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Show Notes:
Connect with Pamela Slim pamelaslim.com
Purchase your copy of Pam's new book, "The Widest Net" here: https://pamelaslim.com/the-widest-net/
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The STRONG Womanhood Growth Journal: Activate the Courage to Live Out Your Calling is a self-directed guide for women who want to be active participants in their personal transformation and are looking for a process to mentor them through it. And it’s finally here!
Get it at Amazon: BUY THE BOOK
Amazon Book Review: “I highly recommend this journal. I discovered actionable steps to take on my next journey into becoming more consistent with reaching my goals. The messages shared by Kendra are full of wisdom and timelessness. The thought-provoking questions will assist you in transforming into a confident and courageous woman.”
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If you enjoyed the show, please subscribe, rate it on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify with a short review.
Connect with Kendra personally @kendratillman or @strongherme on Instagram.
Ask a question on the podcast episode at strongher.me or by emailing strongerevent@gmail.com.