Create Your Now with Kristianne Wargo

Kristianne Wargo
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Create Your Now brings moms, mompreneurs, and entrepreneurs tools and strategies to become their best selfie in areas of lifestyle, business, spirituality, nutrition, fitness, parenting, relationships, motherhood, mindset and balanced daily living. We promise according to our hopes; And perform according to our fears! This DAILY podcast will empower and encourage you to rediscover, rejuvenate and renew who you are in mind, body, and spirit. Topics include healthy living, work life balance, weight loss, exercise videos, overcoming adversity, burnout, inspiration, motivation, cooking and recipes, mind mapping, goal setting, marriage and relationships, and Christian values. Kristianne, your host, is a contributor to the Huffington Post. Let's train for life and love your journey. Be Present. Be Incredible. Be YOU!!! Enjoy Create Your Now ARCHIVE 1 through ARCHIVE 5 Podcast on iTunes for the earlier episodes. Send your questions/comments to YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com.

  1. 6h ago

    4090 Be Original

    In a world flooded with imitation, where everyone seems eager to copy the latest trend, personality, or success formula, standing firmly in your own skin is a radical act. Too often, the temptation to be someone else—or even just a version of someone else—whispers that life will be easier, better, or more exciting if we can just fit a mold closer to what's popular or profitable. But the greatest power you hold is being unapologetically yourself. Be original. Why chase shadows when you were made to shine in your own light? Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com Psalm 139:14 reminds us, "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."  This is a declaration that your uniqueness is intentional and worthy of celebration, not concealment. Pretending to be someone else might seem fun in the moment—it might even buy you temporary acceptance. But pretending is a game for children. As we grow, mature, and gain wisdom, the masks become heavier, and the cost of not being ourselves becomes too great to bear.  Ecclesiastes 3:1 tells us, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Now is the season to shed pretense and stand firmly in who you truly are. The K.I.S.S. ~ Be original! Being original takes courage. It demands that you confront self-doubt and defy the pressure to conform. Brené Brown says, "Authenticity is the daily practice of letting go of who we think we're supposed to be and embracing who we are." This is a call to boldness. To bravery. To freedom. You are created for more. Not a copy of someone else's success story, but the author of your own. The world doesn't need another imitation; it needs the raw, brilliant, imperfect you. The you that's been shaped by your struggles, your hopes, your faith. So don't shrink to fit a mold that wasn't made for you. Don't quiet your unique voice or hide your uncommon perspective. Be bold. Be brave. Be original. Your story, your gifts, your voice—they are needed now more than ever. Remember what God said to Moses in Exodus 3:11 when Moses doubted his calling: "Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh...?" The answer was not about Moses being flawless or ordinary. He was chosen to lead because of who he was—authentic, with all his fears and imperfections. And so are you. Stand in your own skin. Be proud of who you are and who you are becoming. The world is waiting for your original. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏  Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥  Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶  Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️  YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com  Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow   Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com   Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music -  Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

    8 min

  2. 1d ago

    4089 Let the Truth be Told

    Digging deep into who you truly are—and who you're meant to be—isn't a simple journey. It's uncomfortable, often messy, and demands a level of honesty most of us aren't trained to give ourselves. Let the truth be told. Why bother? Because if you want to be stretched and shaped God's way, surface-level honesty won't cut it. You gotta be willing to stare down your real self: your fears, your failures, your longings. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com You need that raw, unfiltered truth. Not the curated version you present to the world or even yourself. Real clarity—true clarity—comes when your heart and head both own the same story. Only then do doors open for next-level growth and purpose, where God has you going. But let's be really honest: honesty tends to come with fine print. We reveal what's comfortable, what paints us well. The darker, tougher stuff gets pushed under the rug. That's human nature. What sets apart those who grow beyond their current selves is their willingness to admit what's hidden, uncomfortable, and vulnerable. It's the admissions you keep private that hold back your breakthrough. So how do you get there? How do you let the truth be told without self-sabotage, without sinking into shame? You have to be willing to step into the truth. The K.I.S.S. ~ Step into the truth! And it's the truth where your head and heart are connected. No longer are you relying on feelings that can lead you astray. These are the facts that shape who you are now and who you are becoming. Here are three no-nonsense ways to step into the truth you need to become who God created you to be: Own your story—warts and all. Don't sanitize your past or your feelings. Say it out loud or write it down. What mistakes did you make? What insecurities have been driving your choices? Naming these doesn't make you weak—it makes you real. Real is the soil where growth takes root. Sit with discomfort, don't run from it. When honest self-reflection triggers pain, resistance is your enemy. Instead of diverting or defending, ask why it hurts. What's behind the defensiveness or denial? Many times, those pain points lead to your next breakthrough. Stretching God's way means embracing the hard stuff—not avoiding it. Align your head and heart through prayer and reflection. Honesty isn't just intellectual—it's spiritual. Ask God to reveal blind spots and grant courage to face them. Be open to what He shows—even if it challenges your current identity. When your beliefs and emotions line up, your honesty becomes clarity, and clarity moves you forward. Let's be real—when you let the truth be told, it's not quick or easy. But it's a non-negotiable if you want to step into your full calling rather than settle into comfort zones disguised as faith. The reflection you once feared? It becomes your greatest guide. And the person you become is far beyond what you thought possible. Let the truth be told, because only truth clears the path ahead. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #WellspringWednesday #CreateYourNow #HealthAndWellness 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏  Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥  Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶  Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️  YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com  Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow   Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com   Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music -  Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

    16 min

  3. 2d ago

    4088 Last Chance!

    How many times have you scrolled through your inbox only to be hit with another email screaming "Last Chance!"? Another flash sale, another expiring offer, another time-sensitive invitation to act now before it's gone. It's a tactic as old as marketing itself—create urgency, push for commitment, seal the deal. Yet if you really want something or genuinely need it, why the hesitation? Why drag your feet when the opportunity is right in front of you? Because commitment is uncomfortable. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com It demands you choose a path and own it. But here's the truth everyone sidesteps: commitment is where momentum begins. Without it, you stay stuck in the endless "considering" loop, never moving forward, never gaining traction. You've heard me talk about A.I.M.—Action Ignites Motivation. That's not just something to say. It flips the script. Take A.I.M.!!! Don't wait for motivation to strike; create it by taking the first step. Once you act, momentum builds, confidence grows, and suddenly the mountain looks more like a series of manageable steps. The K.I.S.S. ~ Last chance! So what's really holding you back? It's not the offer, the price, or even the time—it's the doubt buried deep inside. The quiet voice that secretly fears you'll fall short of your own expectations. You keep yourself paused, not because you don't want the goal, but because you're scared to try and fail. To risk finally moving forward only to stumble. Let's get real: that's wasted energy and opportunity. This isn't just another "last chance" email blaring in your inbox. This is your last chance on YOU—the chance to quit holding back, to stop waiting for the elusive perfect moment, to stop letting fear dictate your future. You owe it to yourself to be present—to show up fully, unapologetically, and without hesitation. Because here's the secret no one tells you: you don't have to be perfect. You just need to be you. And that is enough. So, take that chance today. Commit to the move that scares you because it's the same move that propels you. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏  Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥  Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶  Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️  YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com  Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow   Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com   Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music -  Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

    11 min

  4. 3d ago

    4087 The Power of 'Might Be'

    Life has a sneaky way of throwing curveballs. Sometimes, it feels like our dreams and our lives are at odds, each stealing time and energy from the other. You wake up one day, tired and discouraged because what you aimed for yesterday didn't come through today—or maybe not last week, last month, or even last year. But what if the power of 'might be' keeps you going even if it took 15 years to reach the pinnacle of what you're made for? You're not alone if that sounds daunting. Most people give up somewhere along the way when the "now" doesn't match the "dream." Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com But here's the thing: sometimes, the "might be" is the very moment that changes everything. When Do You Know to Keep Going? The Bible offers no sugarcoating either. Take Galatians 6:9: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." It doesn't say it will be easy or quick. It promises a harvest at the proper time — which might look like years, even decades, of persistence. Look at the story of Joseph. Fifteen years of betrayal, slavery, and prison led him to the pinnacle—not overnight, but through relentless faith and patience. He stayed true to his calling long before his breakthrough, showing us that the grind can be the proof of purpose. The power of 'might be' could be the way you stay on course. The K.I.S.S. ~ Stay on course! Part of the plan needs to be willing to trust the process, trust God, so you can stay on course. What Three Things Will Keep You on Track? Don't Give Up Every day you think about quitting, remember Romans 12:12: "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer." Hope is a muscle. You have to flex it even when the gains aren't visible. The moment you quit is when the distance you ran becomes irrelevant. Keep Going Elijah ran from his calling, but God told him in 1 Kings 19:9-12 that often, breakthroughs come not in storms or earthquakes but in a "still small voice." Persistence is hearing that voice and stepping forward anyway. Movement builds momentum, no matter how small. Believe More In Yourself Psalm 139:14 declares: "I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made." Your dream is not random. You are wired for it. Believing in yourself is backing the design God put in motion from the start. When you believe more in yourself than in the noise outside, your dream becomes a calling stronger than any setback. Hope in the Long Game Don't measure your progress by a day or a year. Measure it by faithfulness to your true self. It's the long game, the 15-year grind, that molds you into the person who can wear success without losing sight of why it matters. Remember the words of C.S. Lewis: "You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." If 15 years is what it takes, then 15 years is what it takes. But those aren't just years passing—they're years of becoming the person who deserves that dream. What's your move today? Remember: Keep going. Don't quit now when 'might be' is just a step away from 'is.' "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #MindsetMonday #CreateYourNow #PersonalDevelopment 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏  Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥  Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶  Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️  YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com  Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow   Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com   Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music -  Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

    18 min

  5. 4d ago

    4086 But God...

    Sometimes, the loudest battles we fight are the ones no one else can see—but God. These battles rage in the quiet corners of our hearts and minds, behind the smiles we wear and the strength we show. These are the struggles we try to control, the fears we wrestle with, the outcomes we demand. And in the chaos of it all, we miss the main thing—but God is already in control. Here's the thing most of us don't get—we spend all our energy chasing what we want to control Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com We try to micromanage every detail of our lives, our futures, and the people around us. But control is an illusion, and the harder we grip it, the more we suffer. The real power lies in surrendering what we cannot control and trusting what we can't see. But God… Look at the story of David and Goliath. On the surface, it's about a young shepherd boy facing a giant, armed with nothing but a sling and stones. What most miss is that David wasn't fighting the battle alone—or even primarily with his own strength. In 1 Samuel 17:47, David says, "The battle is the Lord's, and he will give all of you into our hands." David knew he wasn't in control of the outcome. He understood that the fight belonged to God. This is a lesson we need burned into our bones: sometimes, the battles you're exhausted over, the anxiety that wakes you at night—they are not yours to fight. God has already taken the reins. Our role is to surrender, recalibrate, and hold fast to faith. The K.I.S.S. ~ But God! Consider Romans 8:28: "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." When we stop battling against the current and start trusting the One who is steering the ship, we can rest in the truth that every situation is under divine orchestration—even when it looks like chaos. Every chord, major or minor, belongs to Him. Why waste your energy on fights that drain your spirit and weigh you down? Why try to carry burdens God never intended you to bear? The wisdom isn't in conquering every problem by your own might but in recognizing which battles to let go of and which to stand firm in with God beside you. Your invisible battles don't happen alone. God sees. God fights. And God wins. So next time you're caught in that silent war, remember the power of those two words that change everything: "But God…" Surrender the fight that isn't yours to claim and watch what happens when you let Him take over. You don't have to control it all. You just need to trust and have faith in the One who does. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #SweetSpirit #CreateYourNow #SoulfulSunday 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏  Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥  Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶  Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️  YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com  Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow   Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com   Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music -  Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

    9 min

  6. 5d ago

    4085 Find Freedom in Your Confession

    Most people hear the word "confession" and instantly think of shame, guilt, or secrets left buried. And when it comes to marriage, it's easy to assume confessions only mean admitting mistakes or airing dirty laundry. But what if confession wasn't just about revealing the bad or the hidden? What if confession was the key to unlocking freedom, deeper connection, and true intimacy with your spouse? You can find freedom in your confession. Marriage is a daily exercise in being known and accepted. Two people bring their fears, hopes, and imperfections into a shared life. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com Let that sink in. Marriage is not just all about the thrills and adventures, stuff that puts a smile on your face.  Marriage is about doing life together in ALL things, and learning to love the way Christ loves us.  So when you think about confessing in marriage, what comes to mind? Is it having to bear it all, but really the negative side of it all? Or is it sharing what's in the deepest part of your heart? The act of confessing—honestly sharing your inner world, your struggles, your trials, your triumphs—can create space for healing, trust, and growth. This isn't about piling on blame or opening old wounds. It's about choosing vulnerability as a path to freedom. You get to choose how your marriage evolves over months to years to decades. But that comes at the cost of your vulnerability and confession. You want to confess to be free, to be you, to be who you are becoming. The K.I.S.S. ~ Confess to be free! Now I understand that this is not an easy concept, simply because of how we connect the word "confession" to actions. Today, I want you to open your mind and heart to see how confessing can be freeing for you and your spouse, ultimately building capacity for your marriage to thrive. Here's how a spouse can build the security needed to genuinely confess the good, the bad, and the ugly—and find the freedom in doing so: Create a Non-Judgmental Space Fear of criticism or rejection is the number one barrier to honest conversation. To confess anything hard, your spouse needs assurance that their words won't be weaponized or dismissed. Practicing active listening—without interrupting, defending, or minimizing—builds trust. Make it clear that honesty won't lead to anger or withdrawal but is valued as a bridge to understanding. When your partner feels safe, the walls come down. You want to create this for your spouse, but it, in turn, needs to be created for you, too! Ask for or create that non-judgmental space for each other. Practice Radical Honesty in Small Moments Confession isn't only for the big bombs or crises. Start by sharing small truths regularly—the good, the quirky, the uncomfortable. This drills the muscle of vulnerability and makes honesty a habit, not a last-ditch effort. When you consistently communicate—even about minor feelings or frustrations—it establishes a pattern of openness. Over time, sharing the harder stuff becomes less scary and more natural. Own Your Role and Invite Feedback Without Defensiveness Confession requires humility—not just admitting what's wrong, but receiving your spouse's honesty without shutting down. Approach feedback as a gift, not an attack. Staying curious rather than defensive encourages your partner to be truthful without fearing your reaction. Leading by example—owning your missteps and inviting corrections—lowers the stakes for hard conversations and builds mutual respect. Confession in marriage isn't about dwelling on faults or weaknesses. It's about courage—the courage to be fully known and fully loved despite imperfection. It's about freedom from the lies and pretenses that keep you isolated. When you choose to confess openly, with empathy and trust, you're not only owning your truth—you're inviting your spouse to meet you there, where real love lives. So don't wait for a crisis or a catastrophe. Find freedom in your confession today, and watch your marriage grow stronger through the honest connection these conversations create. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #RelationshipBuilders #CreateYourNow #LoveAndMarriage 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏  Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥  Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶  Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️  YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com  Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow   Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com   Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music -  Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

    23 min

  7. 6d ago

    4084 Stop Waiting for the Applause

    As parents, there's an unspoken pressure to be seen as the best—whether it's the parent with the most achievements, the most thoughtful gestures, or the most engaged family life. But at what cost does this spotlight come? Stop waiting for the applause. The truth is this: your main responsibility as a parent isn't to rack up compliments or win approval. It's to raise your children in a way that suits their unique needs, not your image. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com The Reality Check Ask most parents if they want the best for their kids, and you'll hear a resounding "yes." But when you dig deeper, the question becomes—best according to whom? Is it based on how the parent wants to be perceived by others? Or is it based on the real, present needs of the child? We live in a self-centered culture, where it's easy—even natural—to slip into the trap of parenting for our own validation. Social media is a prime example: crafted photos, highlighted milestones, perfect moments. In all this theater, the child sometimes becomes the background actor, and the parent plays the lead and director. But there's a better way. Instead of vying for attention, stick to the child's development. The K.I.S.S. ~ S.T.I.C.K. to your child's development! Here's a straightforward acronym to help parents stop waiting for the applause and start deepening their investment in their children and themselves at the same time. S – See Your Child Clearly Forget who you want your child to be or what image you want to show others. Look at your child for who they are right now. What are their strengths? Their struggles? Their curiosities? Seeing your child clearly means setting aside your ego and expectations and meeting their real needs. T – Tune Into Their World Get beneath surface-level interactions. Listen to their stories, worries, and dreams. Understand the context of their daily life—from friendships to school pressures. This creates connection, builds trust, and lets your child know they come first—not your reputation. I – Invest in Growth, Not Perfection Parenting isn't about crafting a flawless résumé of childhood achievements. It's about consistent, patient effort toward growth. Your child's wins might be quiet and incremental, but they're far more meaningful than one-off highlight reels. C – Cut the Noise Ignore the comparison trap and external approval. Parenting isn't a contest. The applause fades anyway; what lasts is the impact you make in your child's life every day. Focus on what matters, not on others' opinions. K – Keep Your Priorities Straight Your child's well-being should be your compass—always. Before making a decision, ask: Does this serve my child's best interest? If the answer is no, don't do it just because it looks good or gains social points. Stop Waiting for the Applause When you pause the chase for applause, you free yourself to parent with clarity and courage. You stop performing for others and start showing up fully for your child. That's the kind of parenting that changes lives. Your children don't need the world's approval—they need you. So stop waiting for applause. Start investing in what truly matters. Because at the end of the day, the only standing ovation that counts is the silence of your child sleeping safely, knowing they are loved beyond the spotlight. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #ConfessionsOfAnUpsetMama #CreateYourNow #TodaysParent 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏  Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥  Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶  Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️  YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com  Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow   Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com   Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music -  Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

    19 min

  8. Jun 4

    4083 Declare Your Worth

    You know what's tougher than changing your circumstances? Changing your perspective. But sometimes, that's exactly what you need. Because while you can't always control what happens, you always control how you choose to see it; declare your worth. Think about the voice inside your head—the one that runs the nonstop commentary about you, your life, your struggles. Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com That voice? It's not just noise. It's the foundation of your identity. Over time, the stories you repeat become who you believe you are. And guess what: If you keep telling yourself you're broken, unlucky, or stuck, you're building a life that fits those stories perfectly. But what happens when you flip the script? When "I failed" turns into "I'm learning." When "I'm behind" becomes "I'm growing at my own pace." When "This is hard" shifts to "This is building me." When "I ruined everything" changes into "I can start again." Suddenly, the story inside your head isn't a chain — it's wings. This kind of perspective doesn't erase the pain, the uncertainty, or the tough days. It doesn't pretend the hard stuff isn't happening. Instead, it invites you to see yourself differently in the middle of the storm — not as a victim, but as a human who adapts, heals, learns, and keeps going. The K.I.S.S. ~ Declare your worth! You matter. Not because your circumstances have been perfect or easy. You matter exactly as you are, with your scars, your setbacks, your slow progress. Choosing a hopeful perspective isn't about ignoring reality; it's about setting your own compass before you take your next step. When you look at your challenges through this lens, you'll find a new kind of power to act—not because the world bent your way, but because you refused to be defined by it. So today, ask yourself: What story am I repeating? What if I told a new one—one that honors my struggle but also declares my worth? Because that's where the real freedom begins. Your perspective matters. It's the spark that turns hard into growth. It's the voice that tells you, no matter what, you can start again and declare your worth. "Be present. Be incredible. Be YOU!!!"   #Inspiration #CreateYourNow #DailyMotivation 🔔 Desire to be supported and encouraged by other like-minded women? Join us at the Kairos FREE Online Community. https://createyournow.com TAKE A.I.M. ~ Action Ignites Motivation  - This is a complimentary (FREE) coaching call with me. You will discuss your specific situation while gaining tools and strategies to move you forward. (https://form.jotform.com/62988215824163) 🙏  Create Your Now TV on Pray.com (https://pray.com) 🎥  Create Your Now on YouTube (https://youtube.com/createyournow) 🎧 Create Your Now on Spotify, Pandora, and Audible. 🎶  Create Your Now on iHeart Radio (http://www.iheart.com/show/263-Create-Your-Now-Your-Best/) ✍️  YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com  Instagram @CreateYourNow @KristianneWargo Twitter @KristianneWargo @CreateYourNow Facebook www.facebook.com/TheKISSCoach www.facebook.com/CreateYourNow   Cover Art by Jenny Hamson Photo by Canva.com   Music by Mandisa - Overcomer http://www.mandisaofficial.com Song ID: 68209 Song Title: Overcomer Writer(s): Ben Glover, Chris Stevens, David Garcia Copyright © 2013 Meaux Mercy (BMI) Moody Producer Music (BMI) One Songs (ASCAP) Ariose Music (ASCAP) Universal Music -  Brentwood Benson Publ. (ASCAP) D Soul Music (ASCAP) (adm. at CapitolCMGPublishing.com) All rights reserved. Used by permission.

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Create Your Now brings moms, mompreneurs, and entrepreneurs tools and strategies to become their best selfie in areas of lifestyle, business, spirituality, nutrition, fitness, parenting, relationships, motherhood, mindset and balanced daily living. We promise according to our hopes; And perform according to our fears! This DAILY podcast will empower and encourage you to rediscover, rejuvenate and renew who you are in mind, body, and spirit. Topics include healthy living, work life balance, weight loss, exercise videos, overcoming adversity, burnout, inspiration, motivation, cooking and recipes, mind mapping, goal setting, marriage and relationships, and Christian values. Kristianne, your host, is a contributor to the Huffington Post. Let's train for life and love your journey. Be Present. Be Incredible. Be YOU!!! Enjoy Create Your Now ARCHIVE 1 through ARCHIVE 5 Podcast on iTunes for the earlier episodes. Send your questions/comments to YourBestSelfie@CreateYourNow.com.

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    Kristianne Wargo
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
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    2K
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