Be Sweet Ya'll

Karen Smith
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Join Karen Key-Smith to grow mind, body and spirit so that we can in turn go out and make the world a brighter and sweeter place. Every episode, Karen shares original positive affirmations, stories, and tips to help you live a happier life. Be sweet and remember to follow the podcast to hear new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

  1. 3d ago

    Curiosity Is Where It All Starts with Irene Field

    Today I want you to meet someone who has been like a secret sauce to me okay, maybe not so secret anymore, y'all, but Irene Field has made a huge difference in my author journey! She has helped me so much with my upcoming writing projects and getting everything ready for the holidays. If you watched the last episode with Victoria Williams, you might remember that Irene definitely has the helper gene. She's crafty, creative, and even a children's book author. We talk about AI, Irene's background in print newspapers, and so much more. If you're someone who needs a little push when it comes to your creativity, Irene is the person to take inspiration from because she knows how to use her gifts to add more delight to the world. Episode Highlights: [03:11] From 17 Years in Newspapers to Nonprofit Leadership [04:00] Growing with Delilah: Teaching Kids to Be Team Players [06:05] Pixel and the Pattern Machine: AI for Kids (and Adults Like Karen) [17:54] From "I Hate School" to a Master's Degree [20:00] Crafts, Encore, and the Power of Being Bored [24:05] Local Favorites: Ferrucci's, Something's Cookin', and Panama City Coffee [29:23] Advice for Aspiring Authors: The Process Is Crazy But Worth It Irene's Books: Growing with Delilah: Together We Can: https://a.co/d/0epqxIUe Pixel and the Pattern Machine: https://a.co/d/0iVrkv3B Big Thanks To Our Sponsors: Holiday Beach Mechanical: https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Team Patriot LLC: https://teampatriotllc.com Hue Salon: www.huesalonandboutique.com Elysian Med Spa: https://elysianpcb.com Gypsy Willow: https://gypsywillowretail.com Amor Boutique: https://amorboutiquepc.com Ferrucci's: https://ferruccipc.com Something's Cookin': https://somethinscookin.com The Book: Joy Is My Favorite Color is available now! Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/09hH2u9G Sign Up for Love Notes: Never miss a weekly boost of encouragement. Sign up for my Love Notes email newsletter at https://www.besweetyall.com! Let's Stay Connected! Follow along @BeSweetYall on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Presented by ADF Media Be sweet, y'all! 💕

    Curiosity Is Where It All Starts with Irene Field

  2. Nov 2

    Know Your Worth. Own Your Seat. with Victoria Williams

    Did you know that only 28% of architects in America are women? Y'all, that stat stopped me in my tracks and it made me even more proud to have Victoria Williams sitting across at VBA Architecture in Panama City. Today she runs a firm licensed in eight states and she has poured her heart into this community in ways that will sincerely warm your heart.  Victoria also has written a book called Buying the Dream: Don't Get Stuck with a Nightmare, and it could save you a world of heartache. Episode Highlights: [02:14] Finding Architecture in a Course Manual [04:18] Only 28% of Architects Are Women  [10:59] Irene Field: A Woman Who Lifts Others Up First [20:48] Downtown Panama City: A Community Rising After the Storm [23:53] Boards That Work: Anchorage Children's Home & Junior Achievement [28:16] Victoria's Book: Buying the Dream Don't Get Stuck with a Nightmare Victoria's Book:Buying the Dream: Don't Get Stuck with a Nightmare: https://a.co/d/0gAXCufh Big Thanks To Our Sponsors: Holiday Beach Mechanical: https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Team Patriot LLC: https://teampatriotllc.com Hue Salon: www.huesalonandboutique.com Elysian Med Spa: https://elysianpcb.com Gypsy Willow: https://gypsywillowretail.com Amor Boutique: https://amorboutiquepc.com Ferrucci's: https://ferruccipc.com Something's Cookin': https://somethinscookin.com New Merch & Book Updates! My New Merch: Check out our official Joy Is My Favorite Color and Be Sweet Y'all merch at https://be-sweet-yall.printify.me! Get My  Book: Joy Is My Favorite Color is available now! Get your copy here:https://a.co/d/09hH2u9G Sign Up for Love Notes: Never miss a weekly boost of encouragement. Sign up for my Love Notes email newsletter at https://www.besweetyall.com! Let's Stay Connected!Follow along @BeSweetYall on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode.Presented by ADF MediaBe sweet, y'all! 💕

    Know Your Worth. Own Your Seat. with Victoria Williams

  3. Oct 26

    Don't Act Your Age! Live Your Life!

    I'm level 67, and I am loving it. I've noticed some of my friends buying into the myth that getting older means giving up. What?! That is just malarkey! It is NEVER too late. In 1979, a group of elderly men lived as if it were 1959. They dressed the way they did back then and spoke the way they did in their youth, and after just one week their posture, strength, and even their memory improved.  My point is, the words you speak and the thoughts you keep become the life you live. If you can't get up off the floor, it's because you haven't practiced getting up! So take the stairs, and don't retire from living while you're still alive. Episode Highlights [1:04] Because I Can [1:40] One Wet Foot, One Dry Foot [3:50] The Counterclockwise Study [5:34] The Words You Speak Become the Life You Live [6:31] I Refuse to Let Circumstances Decide What's Possible [8:36] Level 67 and Loving It [8:49] Practice Getting Up Off the Floor [9:40] What You Speak About, You Bring About [11:46] Stop Rehearsing Limitations That Haven't Arrived [12:48] Take Responsibility for Your Health So Others Don't Have To [15:25] Don't Retire, Refire [16:03] When Life Feels Out of Control, Say Thank You [21:33] Don't Block Your Water View Before You Have To Big Thanks To Our Sponsors Team Patriot Home Solutions https://teampatriotllc.com Holiday Beach Mechanical https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Gypsy Willow https://gypsywillowretail.com Amor Boutique https://amorboutiquepc.com Panama City Coffee Co. https://www.panamacitycoffee.com Field Marketing https://www.facebook.com/fieldswagco Somethin' Cookin' https://somethinscookin.com Ferrucci Ristorante https://ferruccipc.com Elysian Med Spa https://elysianpcb.com Hue Salon: www.huesalonandboutique.com New Merch & Book Updates My New Merch: Check out our official Joy Is My Favorite Color and Be Sweet Y'all merch at https://be-sweet-yall.printify.me My Book: Joy Is My Favorite Color is available now! Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/09hH2u9G Sign Up for Love Notes: Never miss a weekly boost of encouragement. Sign up for my Love Notes email newsletter at https://www.besweetyall.com Let's Stay Connected Follow along @BeSweetYall on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Be sweet, y'all! 💕 Presented by ADF Media

    Don't Act Your Age! Live Your Life!

  4. Oct 19

    How Sobriety Gives You a Life You Never Imagined with Sheldon Jernigan | Part 2

    Last time, Sheldon and I talked about the hard stuff. This time we're talking about the good stuff, the things you get back in recovery. For most of my life I've been waiting for Sheldon to get sober. But this time I was waiting on the side of the road in downtown Panama City holding a poster, watching my son ride his bike around the corner at the end of a 500-mile ride. And that kind of waiting was so beautiful. There's a difference between not drinking and recovery. Recovery gives you a life you can't even imagine. Sheldon tells us about riding Ruckus to Relief with his friend Daniel Barousse. A bunch of misfit skateboarders rode 500 miles to raise money for free skateboards for kids. Then we get into why this time was different, and how dancing again brought back his joy. Sheldon said it best: people just want to see you alive and moving, and that's enough. Episode Highlights: [00:21] Ruckus to Relief: The 500-Mile Bike Ride [03:07] Misfit Skateboarders  [05:04] Skateboarding: The First Place I Belonged [08:13] Faith, a New Job & the Last $200 [10:12] Living a Life With Nothing Left [11:04] Sponsor Shoutouts & National Coffee Day [15:58] Recovery vs. Not Drinking & Getting My Teenager Back [21:50] Sick of the Climb Out: What Made the Difference [25:11] Dancing on TikTok & Creativity as a Lifesaver [28:44] "The Only Thing That Makes Her Smile" [29:47] Downtown Panama City Love  About Sheldon Jernigan: Sheldon Jernigan is a son, father, dancer, content creator and voice of hope in recovery. After years of addiction, homelessness and incarceration, Sheldon is rebuilding his life one day at a time. He rides bikes for a good cause, has his teenager back home and dances like nobody's watching. Find him on TikTok and Instagram. Big Thanks To Our Sponsors: Team Patriot Home Solutions: https://teampatriotllc.com Holiday Beach Mechanical: https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Gypsy Willow: https://gypsywillowretail.com Amor Boutique: https://amorboutiquepc.com Ferrucci's Ristorante: https://ferruccipc.com Something's Cooking: https://somethingscookincatering.com Elysian Med Spa: https://elysianpcb.com Hue Salon: https://www.huesalonandboutique.com Panama City Coffee: https://www.panamacitycoffee.com New Merch & Book Updates! My New Merch: Check out our official Joy Is My Favorite Color and Be Sweet Y'all merch at https://be-sweet-yall.printify.me! The Book: Joy Is My Favorite Color is available now! Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/09hH2u9G Sign Up for Love Notes: Never miss a weekly boost of encouragement. Sign up for my Love Notes email newsletter at https://www.besweetyall.com! Let's Stay Connected! Follow along @BeSweetYall on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Presented by ADF Media Be sweet, y'all! 💕

    How Sobriety Gives You a Life You Never Imagined with Sheldon Jernigan | Part 2

  5. Oct 12

    When Hope Wins with Sheldon Jernigan Part 1

    Nine years ago, I hired a private detective to find my son in California. He had been homeless on the street and I barely recognized him. But today I’m SOOO grateful he's sitting across from me and he’s sober in my adorable studio.  💛 By popular demand, Sheldon is BACK, and this time we're talking about addiction, family, and the long road to recovery. Sheldon explains why people remain in addiction far longer than anyone expects them to and how drugs literally  hijack the brain. Sheldon also shares how this all started. He talks about the day his father left us, and the deep need for a man to simply see him. I open up about the family history of addiction I grew up in, and the hope I hold onto today. Sheldon said it best: God will move mountains, but you have to bring a wheelbarrow and a shovel. Episode Highlights: [02:04] How Low Can You Go? Understanding Addiction [02:56] The Hijacked Brain  [07:12] Bakersfield, the Private Detective & the Airport [09:28] Sponsor Shoutouts  [14:18] Bringing a Wheelbarrow [16:38] The Need for Godly Role Models [18:10] Craving to Belong  [19:14] Growing Up Broke [23:02] There Is Hope  About Sheldon Jernigan: Sheldon Jernigan is a son, father, and voice of hope in recovery. After years of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration, Sheldon is a little over a year sober and rebuilding his life one day at a time. Follow Sheldon on tikok: @tiny_dancer_sheldon Big Thanks To Our Sponsors: Holiday Beach Mechanical: https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Team Patriot LLC: https://teampatriotllc.com Panama City Coffee: https://www.panamacitycoffee.com Gypsy Willow: https://gypsywillowretail.com Field Marketing: https://www.facebook.com/fieldswagco New Merch & Book Updates! My New Merch: Check out our official Joy Is My Favorite Color and Be Sweet Y'all merch at https://be-sweet-yall.printify.me! The Book: Joy Is My Favorite Color is available now! Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/09hH2u9G Sign Up for Love Notes: Never miss a weekly boost of encouragement. Sign up for my Love Notes email newsletter at https://www.besweetyall.com Let's Stay Connected! Follow along @BeSweetYall on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Presented by ADF Media Be sweet, y'all! 💕

    When Hope Wins with Sheldon Jernigan Part 1

  6. Oct 5

    The Biggest Mistake We Make When Life Hurts

    When life throws us curveballs, we often obsess over what we can't control. It’s true we can’t change what happens but we always have the power to choose how we respond. Yet, when life catches us off guard, that’s the easiest thing to forget.What if we found a way to be more proactive and less reactive for our own peace? You can't control the outcome, but you can control your reaction. And in that response? That’s where all your true power lives. Episode Highlights [2:54] Running for Your Soul, Not Just Your Body [3:41] Epictetus on Control and Response [5:25] How I Chose My Response [7:35] The Power to Change My Response [9:18] A Hard Lesson in Control [13:42] Asking "What Does This Make Possible?" [16:58] Choosing Peace When Everyone Else Chooses Conflict [19:58] Control Your Response, Not Your Circumstances [21:09] What I Appreciate Appreciates Big Thanks To Our Sponsors Team Patriot Home Solutions   https://teampatriotllc.com Holiday Beach Mechanical https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Gypsy Willow  https://gypsywillowretail.com Amor Boutique  https://amorboutiquepc.com Panama City Coffee Co.  https://www.panamacitycoffee.com Field Marketing https://www.facebook.com/fieldswagco New Merch & Book Updates My New Merch: Check out our official *Joy Is My Favorite Color* and *Be Sweet Y'all* merch at https://be-sweet-yall.printify.me My Book:Joy Is My Favorite Color* is available now! Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/09hH2u9G Sign Up for Love Notes: Never miss a weekly boost of encouragement. Sign up for my Love Notes email newsletter at https://www.besweetyall.com Let's Stay Connected Follow along **@BeSweetYall** on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. **Be sweet, y'all!** 💕 Presented by ADF Media

    The Biggest Mistake We Make When Life Hurts

  7. Sep 28

    Four Things I Learned from John Maxwell

    Over the weekend I got to sit in the front row with my longtime mentor John Maxwell. He’s one of my favorite leadership role models and he’s written nearly 100 books! I'm sharing the lessons that hit me hardest, like redefining failure and why you can't help others grow until you're growing yourself. I also share a little about my own morning practice for staying grounded no matter how full my plate gets. Episode Highlights: [1:17] Seeing John Maxwell Live & Why Books Have Saved My Life [4:09] Thing 1: Success and Failure Have to Be Together [5:42] Thing 2: "You Can't Have the Do Without the Did" [9:26] Thank You to Holiday Beach Companies & Team Patriot Home Solutions [9:44] Outfit & Sponsor Shoutouts: Gypsy Willow & My New Coffee Mugs [11:39] Thing 3: Action Creates Action  [12:25] Thing 4: The Test, Fail, Evaluate, Improve, Reenter Process [15:20] The Miracle Morning & Building My Own SAVERS Practice [19:53] Why Gratitude Is the Greatest Magnifier in Your Life [20:37] Today's Affirmation: Holy Whispers Big Thanks To Our Sponsors: Holiday Beach Companies: https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Team Patriot Home Solutions: https://teampatriotllc.com Ferrucci's Ristorante: https://ferruccipc.com Something's Cooking: https://somethingscookincatering.com Panama City Coffee Co: https://www.panamacitycoffee.com Gypsy Willow: https://gypsywillowretail.com Hue Salon: https://www.huesalonandboutique.com Elysian Med Spa:  https://elysianpcb.com New Merch & Book Updates! My New Merch: Check out our official Joy Is My Favorite Color and Be Sweet Y'all merch at https://be-sweet-yall.printify.me My Book: Joy Is My Favorite Color is available now! Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/09hH2u9G Sign Up for Love Notes: Never miss a weekly boost of encouragement, sign up for my Love Notes email newsletter at https://www.besweetyall.com Links & Resources: High Road Leadership by John Maxwell:https://a.co/d/00mfoj3h Return on Failure by John Maxwell: https://a.co/d/0d329ynA The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod: https://a.co/d/0e15xehs Jesus Calling by Sarah Young:https://a.co/d/0fdGAeUj Let's Stay Connected!Follow along @BeSweetYall on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Be sweet, y'all! 💕

    Four Things I Learned from John Maxwell

  8. Sep 22

    My Transformational Promise

    Have you ever walked into a room and thought, "Everybody in here knows more than I do"? That's exactly where I found myself at my first mic drop workshop, y'all, surrounded by brilliant women speakers, trying to answer one simple question: what is my transformational promise? What is the thing you'll feel after you hear me talk? This week I'm letting you in on that messy, beautiful middle part, the part where I haven't figured it all out yet. We talk about reframing, about asking "What does this make possible?" I also share a sweet reframe I learned about thanking your hands for everything they've done, and why, if you're the smartest person in the room, you might be in the wrong room. Episode Highlights: [1:58] "Everybody Knows What's Going On But Me" [3:19] Amy's Story: Losing a Job & Finding the Possible [5:29] Sponsor Shoutouts: Holiday Beach Companies & Team Patriot Home Solutions [7:13] Field's Marketing & The Cutest Coffee Cup [7:45] The Pony Story [8:29] You'll Find Whatever You Look For [9:19] If You're the Smartest Person in the Room... [10:31] Everything Is Figureoutable [13:38] Reframing My Life Through Words, Prayer & Action [13:58] Sponsor Shoutouts: Hue Salon, Beachy Beach, Ferrucci's & Something's Cooking [15:24] Outfit Shoutouts: Gypsy Willow [15:45] Today's Affirmation: I Schedule My Life Big Thanks To Our Sponsors: Beachy Beach Real Estate: https://www.beachybeach.com Team Patriot Home Solutions: https://teampatriotllc.com Holiday Beach Mechanical https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Gypsy Willow https://gypsywillowretail.com Ferrucci's Ristorante https://ferruccipc.com Something's Cooking https://somethingscookincatering.com Hue Salon https://www.huesalonandboutique.com Panama City Coffee Co. https://www.panamacitycoffee.com Field's Marketing: https://www.facebook.com/fieldswagco **New Merch & Book Updates!** My New Merch: Check out our official Joy Is My Favorite Color and Be Sweet Y'all merch at https://be-sweet-yall.printify.me My Book: Joy Is My Favorite Color is available now! Get your copy here: https://a.co/d/09hH2u9G Sign Up for Love Notes: Never miss a weekly boost of encouragement, sign up for my Love Notes email newsletter at https://www.besweetyall.com **Links & Resources:** The Jen Hatmaker Podcast: https://jenhatmaker.com/podcasts **Let's Stay Connected!** Follow along @BeSweetYall on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, and YouTube so you never miss an episode. Be sweet, y'all! 💕

    My Transformational Promise
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Join Karen Key-Smith to grow mind, body and spirit so that we can in turn go out and make the world a brighter and sweeter place. Every episode, Karen shares original positive affirmations, stories, and tips to help you live a happier life. Be sweet and remember to follow the podcast to hear new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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  • Creator
    Karen Smith
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    434
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Karen Smith
  • Show Website
    Be Sweet Ya'll