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Let’s talk unlocking business growth secrets! This week, I’m bringing you the wonderful Crystal Paine, otherwise known as Money-Saving Mom.

Welcome back to Smart Girl Summer. Today, I’m with a powerhouse of fun and brilliance, Havilah Cunnington. She was just recently on the show teaching us how to hear from God, and now she's sharing the behind-the-scenes of her work and her ministry. 
She runs the Christian non-profit - Truth to Table, and she doesn’t shy away from bringing you all the details. This is a dream episode of Smart Girl Summer. You’re going to love this one! 
Havilah Cunnington is a Bible teacher, author, small business owner, and itinerant speaker obsessed with helping people live the abundant life God has called them to live. 
Havilah’s new book, Created to Hear God: 4 Unique and Proven Ways to Confidently Discern His Voice, teaches that God speaks to each of us differently, and the key to understanding the unique way He speaks to us is through our prophetic personality.
 
Join Havilah and I as we talk about:
Building her nonprofit ministry
How important it is to have an email list
Protecting yourself from comparison
What’s working on social media in 2024
Starting new things and having a business coach

Favorite quotes: 
2:47 - “You better have a business mindset because it doesn’t just happen with the sprinkle of favor. It really has to be a conscious decision to build.”
18:10 - “Social media is still really great. Humor is working. Solving problems is really working and if you can still meet the need there, it’s great.”
20:26 - “You have to niche down. Keep niching until you find your people.”
22:29 - “Your reader, your listener, your viewer are asking what’s in it for me all the time. So that is the goal.”
24:01 - “Failure doesn’t always happen in the beginning. Failure happens when we don’t stop and assess if it still has value.”
 
Coaching this week: (33:63)
How to Take Action 
Action creates information. When you do something you learn from it. Don’t freeze up. Make a choice and move. Take action on all the good things that you know that you want to give it a try. It may not be perfect, but it will be progress. Keep moving. Keep learning. And keep growing.
 
Recommendations: (42:04)
My fun recommendation this week is about lashes. Lash View Self-adhesive lashes from Amazon, come in clusters of lashes. They simply stick to your lashes and they’re easy to put on and take off. These are great! 
 
Links to great things we discussed: 
 
Havilah Cunnington Website
Havilah Cunnington Instagram
Truth to Table
Created to Hear God: 4 Unique and Proven Ways to Confidently Discern His Voice
Canva
Temply
ChatGPT
Grammarly
Maybelline Master Counter Palette
Perricone MD Face Finishing & Firming Tinted Moisturizer
Maybelline Super Stay Liquid Lipstick
LASHVIEW Self-Adhesive Lash Clusters Eyelashes
Secret Superpower Quiz
Create a Course
Alli on YouTube
Remaining You While Raising Them
Little Things Studio
 
Little Things Studio is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature. 
 
Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in Apple Podcasts and slap some stars on a review! :)
 
xo,
Alli

Welcome back to Smart Girl Summer. Today, we are with one of my favorites, the wonderful Laura Tremaine.  She has been on the show before, talking about friendship and life. Today, you'll hear the behind-the-scenes that you have not heard anywhere else and get some of her favorite advice. Laura Tremaine is an avid reader, writer, and enthusiastic podcaster who believes that sharing yourself will make you less lonely. Laura Tremaine grew up in Oklahoma and moved to Los Angeles sight unseen when she was twenty-two. She worked in film and television production for many years before pursuing writing full-time. In her book, The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs, Laura gives every woman the help she needs to think about friendships in a new way and find true connection, freedom, and joy in her relationships. Join Laura and I as we talk about: Why she started blogging and moved to Hollywood Deciding when to say yes and when to say no How podcasting improved her writing The importance of growing slow What is working in 2024 Favorite quotes:  “Mindset will only take you so far, but if you don’t have the right mindset, it can sink you fast.”  (13:17 audio) “If you carry yourself as I belong in this room, I know what I am doing, and I am good at this, people will believe you.”  (13:53 audio) “It all builds upon each other. I wouldn’t have been a successful podcaster had I not been writing for an audience for years beyond that.”  (18:08 audio) “I don’t think you can have success if you don’t have a heart and a passion behind it.”  (36:46 audio) “Whatever your business is, to share yourself in it in an open and honest way is always going to lead to more connection and fulfillment than clocking and tracking your sales numbers.”  (37:33 audio) Coaching this week:   (38:14 audio) One Tech Tool You Need to Start Using, ChatGPT.  If you haven’t started using it, I need you to start. People either haven’t tried it at all or they really love it. Do not feel intimidated. Don’t feel overwhelmed. It’s really an exciting time. It isn’t perfect but it is going to help you excel. This is our next step up.  Recommendations: (40:22 audio) This is theme park summer, and this week I share about Hershey Park. I wasn’t sure  what to expect, I mean it’s named after a Hershey bar. There are so many things to do there! I was really impressed. There’s a water park, a zoo, big scary rides, and tons of coasters. It’s absolutely adorable! Get the express pass and enjoy! Links to great things we discussed:  Laura Tremaine Website Laura Tremaine Instagram The Life Council: 10 Friends Every Woman Needs ChatGPT Hershey Park Apply for Alli’s Free Coaching Create a Course Alli on YouTube Remaining You While Raising Them Little Things Studio is a woman-owned small business bringing daily reminders of beauty and truth to your home and life. These thoughtfully-designed products are made in the USA and focus on the rich words of hymns and the beauty of nature.  Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the show today! We are in the middle of Smart Girl Summer. Today, we are bringing back a favorite Smart Girl Summer episode with the wonderful Bianca Olthoff. She is a favorite of mine, and she's a favorite on the show. She's been on many times, and today, she is sharing about her behind-the-scenes.  Bianca Juarez Olthoff is a best-selling author and host of the We’re Going There podcast. She is a passionate Jesus-loving, Bible-teaching, book-writing MexiRican who loves to help people navigate life, connect in community, and live significantly.  In her book, Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience and Faith When Giving Up Isn't an Option, Bianca helps us cultivate perseverance when giving up isn’t an option. Perseverance requires hope that is rooted in the One who can go beyond our wildest dreams to accomplish more than we could ever imagine. Join Bianca and I as we talk about: God’s grace for various seasons of life What to do when you are not sure what to do next Creating space in our lives to look back and see how far God has brought us The practical ways Bianca accomplishes so much in her everyday life Moving forward after failures Favorite quotes:  “If the Lord is asking you to lay this down, it’s because it’s not yours to carry, and when you pick this backup, it will be with even greater strength.” (14:20 audio)  “Right now, we have access to every amazing biblical communicator across the globe. What happens is that we are prone to emulate the voice and the sound of other people we admire. That’s great to be inspired by. It’s dangerous to be influenced by.” (29:13 audio)  “You have to discover your voice, be disciplined, and really do the work.” (30:29 audio) “It is going to take sacrifice, and it is going to take work. So whether you feel called inside the church or outside the church to communicate, you’re going to have to work.” (32:17 audio)    Coaching this week:  Boosting Your Mood (40:49 audio)  This week I share secrets to get out of negative self-talk soup. The secret is to boost your body. Do small things to boost your mood in the morning. Really positive, powerful chemicals are ready in your body to be tapped into.   Recommendations: (46:49 audio) I’m talking this week about Little Things Studio, the Nashville-based business I bought half of at the end of last year. All of the products are handcrafted in America by women. We are woman owned and employ women locally.    Links to great things we discussed:  Bianca Olthoff Website Bianca Olthoff Instagram Grit Don't Quit: Developing Resilience and Faith When Giving Up Isn't an Option First Class - Jack Harlow Top Gun: Maverick Keeping Up with the Kardashians Charlotte Tilbury Flawless Filter Stracciatella The Father’s House OC on YouTube Little Things Studio Proverbs Tea Towel Apply for Alli’s Free Coaching Create a Course Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the show today! We are in the middle of Smart Girl Summer. Today we are with one of my favorite smart women in the world, Beth McCord, better known as Your Enneagram Coach. I love doing these smart girl summer episodes. I learned quite a bit and I'm sure you will too.  Beth McCord is an accomplished Enneagram speaker, author, coach, and teacher with over two decades of dedicated experience. In her new book, The Enneagram for Moms: See the True Colors of Yourself and Your Children as God Intends, Beth blends Enneagram wisdom with practical insights to foster authentic and healthy family dynamics. Join Beth and I as we talk about: What is working for businesses in 2024 Evaluating what is working and making changes How to maximize our time Choosing new projects What Beth is working on now Best practice for creating online courses Favorite quotes:  “There is a lot of being curious, figuring things out, and being flexible. Being flexible is one of the biggest things.”  (9:06 audio) “What can we do with the time we have and maximize it? That is the key here.”  (12:57  audio) “God created her to be her personality for her kids and their personalities. He didn’t make a mistake, so how can we celebrate that, and how can we own our weaknesses but not in a shameful, guilty, judging way? How can we see those and grow from them?”  (24:45 audio) “With courses, how can you say the same content and message as quickly, efficiently, practical, and applicable as possible? I would aim for bite-sized lessons.”  ( (26:54 audio) Coaching this week: (29:47 audio) Escaping the Mediocrity Trap: A Guide to Getting Unstuck In this week’s coaching, I share tips for recognizing mediocrity situations and practical steps to escape the mediocrity trip. The mediocrity trap is one of the trickiest ruts to escape. Unlike terrible situations that, once you are out, often turn into funny stories or proud memories, mediocre situations drag on and become what I call the "Lost Years."  The biggest obstacle to getting unstuck is often our own mindset. Don’t settle for a life that’s just okay. Recommendations: (41:00 audio) This week’s  recommendation is Spotifiy’s free audio books. If you have Spotify Premium, this year they're including free audio books in their membership. I looked and all of my books are available. Enjoy! Links to great things we discussed:  Beth McCord Website Beth McCord Instagram The Enneagram for Moms: See the True Colors of Yourself and Your Children as God Intends Spotify Premium Beth McCord Joins Us for Smart Girl Summer Apply for Alli’s Free Coaching Create a Course Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli

Welcome to the show today! We are in the middle of Smart Girl Summer. We have one of my favorite smart girls with us today, Jo Saxton. We are bringing back a great episode with her this week. She's one of the wisest, kindest, most brilliant women around, and I know you're going to love it. Jo has dedicated her career to empowering women to live into their God-given potential, confident in their call, intentional with their influence, and equipped with the support and resources they need along the way. Over the course of her career, she has led in ministry and non-profit settings as well as pastoring and church-planting. She has also written several books to help women be intentional with their influence. She is also a podcast host and led online Leadership Coaching communities of women dedicated to their own development as leaders in their spheres of influence. Join Jo and I as we talk about: How Jo got started, where she is now, and where she is headed The way to ensure experiments are successful (and it’s not by whether they actually succeed or not!) The mindset needed during transitions so that we can become more creative and more self-aware What God expects from us as we face a challenge (and what He does for us every day) Kryptonite that we face as women Favorite quotes:  13:10 (Audio) - “Just because it’s uncertain doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad. It doesn’t mean it’s all falling apart. And even if it is all falling apart, it doesn’t mean it’s over. It means I’ve got to be curious about it rather than give up and walk away.” 14:48 (Audio) - “Transition isn’t just an aberration and an evil thing. It can be hard for sure, but transition is an opportunity to be creative. This is an opportunity to become more self-aware and aware of what God is saying to me.” 15:16 (Audio) - “Experiments are successful because of what they reveal, not just on account of whether they work or not.” 17:46 (Audio) - “Arriving at the end of the transition isn’t the point, it’s how you transition that matters.” 24:59 (Audio) - “I think we forget what it is to learn. And we forget that learning is integral to our gifting and our calling.” Coaching this week: (9:44 audio)  Confidence Boost: Simple Steps to Overcoming Fear and Taking Action  This week’s coaching I help you conquer hesitation and take action. Hesitation can hold you back. There’s a strong link between hesitation and self-esteem. Confidence is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. To break free from this cycle, you need to be proactive and I provide you with some super practical steps to build confidence. Embrace the boldness within you and take that first step! Recommendations: (48:36 audio) In this week's show I share a movie, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. This is a new trilogy that they’re kick-starting and it’s super entertaining. If you’re looking for a good movie to watch, I recommend it.  Links to great things we discussed:  Jo Saxton Website Jo Saxton Instagram Ezer Collective Elemis Clinique Jen’s Ice Cream Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Apply for Alli’s Free Coaching Create a Course Alli on YouTube Order your copy of Remaining You While Raising Them here. Hope you loved this episode!  Be sure to subscribe in iTunes and slap some stars on a review! :) xo, Alli