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

    Why Desperation, Not Inspiration, Finally Got Me Healthy

    Have you ever felt like a fraud saying something nice about yourself? Like the second the words leave your mouth, some voice in your head goes, "Girl, who are you kidding?" That's exactly what my producer Ashley admitted to me when we sat down for this episode and it's a feeling I bet almost everyone has. This week I’m joined by my producer Ashley Feller and she turns the mic on me!  We talk about the real story behind writing my book,  *Joy Is My Favorite Color* and why growing up in an alcoholic home taught me that gratitude and forgiveness were the tools that helped me survive. We also share what's ahead for Season 9! Episode Highlights: [2:29] Turning Words Into Action [10:21] Sponsor Shoutouts: Team Patriot & Holiday Beach Companies [16:21] The Fear Behind Writing My First Book [18:15] Why It's Never "Just Words” [19:53] The Health Scare That Changed Everything [22:03] Radical Gratitude & Radical Forgiveness as Daily Practice [24:09] Advice for Children of Alcoholics on Forgiveness and Peace [38:16] Looking Ahead to Season 9 [41:25] Sheldon's Sobriety  [45:33] Built Bars, Grandkids & Weird Van Finds [45:52] Knowing When You Can't Do It Alone 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 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 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. Be sweet, y'all! 💕 Presented By ADF Media

    Why Desperation, Not Inspiration, Finally Got Me Healthy

  2. Aug 31

    You're Afraid, Do it Anyway!

    Have you ever been frustrated with yourself because you don't have your friend's talents? I sure have. I'm surrounded by talented people, my daughter who has the most beautiful singing voice, so many artists, and even tax professionals! I would love to have their talents, and maybe if I worked hard enough at art, I'd be an artist too. But what I do know is that God gave each of us gifts uniquely fitted to who we are, and it's a waste of my time and energy to sit around wishing I had someone else's. The hard part is actually using them, being courageous enough to do the scary thing anyway. I'm winding down Season 8 with a little potpourri of everything that's been on my heart. I share a beautiful lesson I learned from Holly Fowler about nature "listening" and letting go before a storm. As well as a boat ride with my son Sheldon and grandchild JJ that had me in tears of gratitude that I knew could not be possible if Sheldon was not sober. I get honest about the fear that still shows up when I am on stage at speaking engagements and why I've decided that doesn't mean I lack courage, it just means I have to keep tapping into it. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me along the way. I can't wait for you to see what's in store in the next season! Episode Highlights: [0:35] Holly Fowler's Nature Lesson & the Oak Trees Before Hurricane Michael [3:49] Celebrating Sheldon's Sobriety [5:50] Growing Up in Addiction & Choosing Joy Anyway [8:51] Sponsor Shoutouts: Pepsi, Holiday Beach Mechanical & Team Patriot [15:29] Entering a Season of Subtraction [16:52] New Speaking Opportunities & Trusting God's Timing [18:43] Why I Stopped Wishing for Talents I Don't Have [20:32] Winston Churchill on Courage & Your "Finest Hour" [22:44] Season Wrap-Up & a Sneak Peek at the Foster Care Episode with Barb & Kay [24:24] Sponsor Love: Ferrucci's, Something's Cooking, Bay Tax & More [25:23] Closing Affirmation from Joy Is My Favorite Color Big Thanks To Our Sponsors: Buffalo Rock Pepsi: https://buffalorock.com/locations/panama-city 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 Shore House Furniture: https://shorehousefurniture.com Resources:  Capstone House: https://www.capstonehouse.org 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

  3. Aug 24

    The 1 Thing Every Foster Child Needs

    She was never supposed to make it. Statistically, Barb shouldn't have become a loving wife, mother, and GG. This week she tells us why the statistics were wrong. 💛 This week I'm sitting down with two of my favorite humans at Beachy Beach Real Estate, Barb Wade and Kay Blanchard for a conversation that got a lot deeper than any of us expected.Barb grew up in foster care, bounced between homes starting at age 11, and never quite felt like she belonged anywhere. She opens up about what people get wrong about foster care, and how she turned a hurtful experience into becoming the mom whose house is the safe place for every kid in the neighborhood. Kay grew up in a loving, stable home and just became a foster parent herself, welcoming a teenage girl into her family. We also get into the number one reason kids actually end up in foster care, why so many good foster placements fall through the cracks, and how you can make a difference in a child’s life  even if fostering isn't for you. Episode Highlights: [1:46] Barb's Foster Care Story Begins [5:07] Why Kay Decided to Become a Foster Parent [9:25] Sponsor Shoutouts & Cute Outfits [14:48] The Hard Truths of the Foster System [30:49] What Kids in Foster Care Really Need [34:53]Judging Enthusiasm [36:44] Sponsor Love: Elysian Med Spa & More [38:14] Book Signing, Reviews & Wrap-Up About Barb & Kay: Barb and Kay are both real estate agents at Beachy Beach Real Estate. Barb grew up in the foster care system and has spent her adult life opening her home and heart to everyone around her. Kay, a grandmother, widow, and former schoolteacher, recently became a foster parent to a teenage girl after decades of wanting to open her home to kids in need. Ways to Help Children Living in Foster Care:  AdoptUSKids (https://adoptuskids.org) – A national project connecting children in foster care with families, providing comprehensive information for prospective foster and adoptive parents. National Foster Parent Association (NFPA) (https://nfpaonline.org) – Provides networking, education, and national advocacy for foster, kinship, and adoptive families. Foster America (https://foster-america.org) – Works upstream to drive systemic innovation, support families, and reduce unnecessary family separations. Big Thanks To Our Sponsors: Buffalo Rock Pepsi: https://buffalorock.com/locations/panama-city Holiday Beach Mechanical: https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Gypsy Willow: https://gypsywillowretail.com Amor Boutique: https://amorboutiquepc.com Elysian Med Spa: https://elysianpcb.com Ferrucci's Ristorante: https://ferruccipc.com/ Something's Cooking: https://somethingscookincatering.com Shore House Furniture: https://shorehousefurniture.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. Presented by ADF Media Be sweet, y'all! 💕

    The 1 Thing Every Foster Child Needs

  4. Aug 17

    Stop Playing Small with Jody Morgan

    What if the friendships God gives you were never just about coffee dates, but about calling each other higher? 💛 Jody Morgan is BACK for part two, and this time we're having a spirit conversation about the books that changed our lives.  We also talk about why excellence, experience, and celebration have been the secret ingredients to Jody's success. Jody shares how she brings "unreasonable" celebration to her team every single month, and why loyalty and shared values are non-negotiables in her friendships. I open up about the naysayer who almost stopped me from writing my book, the fear I still feel before every talk, and the moment I walked off stage and thought, "God, I think I can do this." Because as Jody reminded me, there's nothing holy in hiding, and she's not letting me play small anymore. Episode Highlights: [00:18] Catching Up & Loyalty [01:57] Talking Books: Unreasonable Hospitality [08:06] Books That Shaped Us [09:14] Sponsor Shoutouts & Call to Action [12:15] More Book Recommendations [20:09] Journaling, Affirmations & Leadership Books [24:08] Sponsor Spotlight: Ferrucci's & Hue Salon [26:57] Tony Robbins & the Power of State [28:40] Grace, Fear & Public Speaking [37:23] Closing Thanks & Sponsor Wrap-Up Books We Talked About: Unreasonable Hospitality: https://www.unreasonablehospitality.com When the Heart Waits: https://a.co/d/0eOcaFrg The Calamity Club: https://a.co/d/0jeDdnbv Theo of Golden: https://a.co/d/0iughCvI Soundtracks: https://a.co/d/0biFmj43 Level Up: https://a.co/d/08R2EpQ9 John Maxwell's Leadership Bible: https://a.co/d/0eS4hFo9 The Energy Bus: https://a.co/d/04FzwY6n About Jody Morgan: Jody Morgan is a faith-driven entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and one of the top five leaders in a nationwide wellness company. After spending years searching for answers for her chronically ill daughter, Jody discovered the power of toxin-free living and functional medicine and built a thriving business by helping others do the same. 📱 Follow Jody: Instagram: @JodyMorgan Facebook: Jody Morgan Website: jodymorgan.com Big Thanks To Our Sponsors: Buffalo Rock Pepsi: https://buffalorock.com/locations/panama-city Holiday Beach Mechanical: https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Team Patriot LLC: https://teampatriotllc.com Hue Salon & Boutique: https://huesalonandboutique.com Gypsy Willow: https://gypsywillowretail.com Something's Cookin': https://somethingscookincatering.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! 💕

    Stop Playing Small with Jody Morgan

  5. Aug 10

    What Happens When You Finally Stop Hiding with Jody Morgan

    What if the healing you've been waiting for has been available to you all along you just needed to find the right tools and the right people? 💛 If you've ever felt like your health, your family, or your future was out of your hands, this episode is for you. My dear friend Jody Morgan joins me today, and her story is one of the most powerful I've ever heard. Jody's story is proof that God doesn't waste anything, not your pain,and definitely not any struggles.  We talk about what it means to stop hiding, stop playing small, and start showing up fully for the life God has called you to. Jody shares how a health crisis with her daughter led her to discover products and a community that changed everything, and how a single quote  "There's nothing holy in hiding" shifted the trajectory of her career and her faith. I also share why peace has become my most prized possession, why motivation is overrated, and why purpose will carry you so much further than passion ever will. Episode Highlights: [00:11] Meet Jody Morgan [02:26] Faith, Overcoming & Finding God [14:21] Sponsors [16:10] Jody's Rise to #5 in the Wellness Company [18:50] Nothing Holy in Hiding [23:43] Healing, Leadership & Purpose [24:52] Present Over Perfect & Parenting [28:31] Purpose Over Passion About Jody Morgan: Jody Morgan is a faith-driven entrepreneur, wellness advocate, and one of the top five leaders in a nationwide wellness company.  After spending years searching for answers for her chronically ill daughter, Jody discovered the power of toxin-free living and functional medicine and built a thriving business by helping others do the same.  📱 Follow Jody: Instagram: @JodyMorgan Facebook: Jody Morgan Website: www.jodymorgan.com Big Thanks To Our Sponsors: Buffalo Rock Pepsi: https://buffalorock.com/locations/panama-city Holiday Beach Mechanical: https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Team Patriot LLC: https://teampatriotllc.com Hue Salon & Boutique: https://huesalonandboutique.com Gypsy Willow: https://gypsywillowretail.com Something's Cookin': https://somethingscookincatering.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! 💕

    What Happens When You Finally Stop Hiding with Jody Morgan

  6. Season 8 Trailer

    Welcome To Be Sweet Ya'll

    Welcome to Be Sweet, Y'all ! New episodes drop every Monday, focusing on how to be kinder to ourselves and others while growing in mind, body, and spirit. Tune in each week to learn how to hit the sweet spot in life and make the world a brighter, sweeter place.

  7. Aug 3

    You Don't Have to Wait to Be Happy

    If you're one of those people who says "I'll be happy when I make more money," "I'll be happy when my child gets sober," "I'll be happy when my husband starts eating healthy" please stop. You cannot put your happiness on an "if," because you will constantly be chasing that if. What if the things you're not getting right yet aren't failures… but proof you're still growing? 💛 I've learned to find happiness in the ordinary and the extraordinary, even through addiction, loss, and starting over. And through all that I've learned this: you cannot put your happiness on an "if." You will chase that if for the rest of your life.  Today, I'm talking about the things I'm getting right and the things I'm still working on!!! Ever since I was a girl of 10 years of age sitting on my bed in an uncertain home shaped by alcoholism, books were my sanctuary. I learned that resilient people don't complain, they speak what they want and find solutions in every hardship they're faced with. I get real about growing up with an alcoholic father, losing my brother to addiction, and the years I spent stuck waiting for outside circumstances to make me happy. I share the moment I finally learned to be okay even when things weren't okay. I close it out reading an affirmation from my new book Joy Is My Favorite Color about seeing yourself the way your Creator sees you. Episode Highlights: [02:30] Growing Up in an Alcoholic Home [06:44] Losing My Brother to Addiction [06:07] Whether Our Loved Ones Are Drinking or Not [06:44] You Cannot Put "I'll Be Okay If" [07:11] Thanking Our Sponsors [09:36] Not a Victim, Not Staying Sad [16:04] Building Your Foundation on What's Right [18:50] Still a People Pleaser [19:06] Changing My Talk Last Minute [21:39] My Job Is to Work on Me [23:18] Extending More Grace [25:23] Reading From Joy Is My Favorite Color [29:07] Through His Eyes Affirmation Big Thanks To Our Sponsors: Buffalo Rock Pepsi: https://buffalorock.com/locations/panama-city Holiday Beach Mechanical: https://holidaybeachmechanical.com Team Patriot LLC: https://teampatriotllc.com Hue Salon & Boutique: https://huesalonandboutique.com Gypsy Willow: https://gypsywillowretail.com Ferrucci Ristorante: https://ferruccipc.com Something's Cookin': https://somethingscookincatering.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 MediaBe sweet, y'all! 💕

    You Don't Have to Wait to Be Happy

  8. Jul 27

    How to Deal with Self-Doubt

    What if the self-doubt you’re feeling isn’t a sign to stop… but your signal to keep going? 💛Y’all, I am sitting right outside the Women’s Symposium, getting ready to launch my very first book, Joy Is My Favorite Color, and my heart is just overflowing. Ever since I was a girl of 10 years of age sitting on my bed in an uncertain home shaped by alcoholism, books have been my sanctuary. I learned from my reading journey that resilient people don't  complain, they speak what they want and find solutions in every hardship they are faced with.  I always dreamed of writing a book that made someone else feel that same hope and comfort.Friends, no matter what your circumstances are, remember that you are always bigger on the inside. When we fill our souls with gratitude, daily affirmations, and love, that inner light magnifies and overflows to everyone around us. Episode Highlights:  [00:25] Books as a Lifeline  [02:06] Why Self Doubt Shows Up  [03:06] Giving God Your Calendar  [04:03] Sponsors and Gratitude  [08:09] Turning Doubt Into Action  [13:53] Bigger on the Inside  [15:29] Gratitude Affirmation Big Thanks To Our Sponsors: Buffalo Rock Pepsi: buffalorock.com/locations/panama-city Holiday Beach Mechanical: holidaybeachmechanical.com Team Patriot LLC: teampatriotllc.com Hue Salon & Boutique: huesalonandboutique.com Gypsy Willow: gypsywillowretail.com Elysian Med Spa: elysianmedspapcb.com Beachy Beach Real Estate: beachybeach.com Ferrucci Ristorante: ferruccipc.com Something's Cookin': somethingscookincatering.com New Merch & Book Updates! My New Merch: Check out our official Joy Is My Favorite Color and Be Sweet Ya'll Merch! The Book: Joy Is My Favorite Color will be available on the website very soon stay tuned for updates! Sign Up for Love Notes: Never miss a weekly boost of encouragement sign up for my Love Notes email newsletter at 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! 💕

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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
    425
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Karen Smith
  • Show Website
    Be Sweet Ya'll