Revolutionary Parenting With Denise Mira

Denise Mira

Denise Mira has raised five unapologetic revolutionaries. Courageous, competent, and compassionate men of conviction devoted to Christ; culture creators who are having an impact in the world. Her vision for this podcast is two-fold: firstly, to unpack the nuts and bolts of her unconventional Revolutionary Parenting System of child training and education, not only inspiring parents, but empowering them with the tangible tools they need to unlock the leader residing in their child, and secondly, to interview experts, entrepreneurs and other world changers, so as to gain insights into how their upbringing influenced their success in life, and how they currently approach parenting their children as a result. Denise is the author of No Ordinary Child: Unlocking the Leader Within Your Child. She is a wife, mother, nana, author, speaker and entrepreneur. You can find her at www.DeniseMira.com

  1. 09/11/2024

    From Homeschooling Farm Wife to Copywriting Powerhouse: How Christa Nichols Transformed Crisis into a 6 Figure Business in a Year

    In this episode, Denise Mira interviews Christa Nichols, an Iowa farm wife and homeschool mom, who went from sudden unemployment to building a 6-figure copywriting business in just one year. Christa shares how she discovered her niche in writing sales copy that converts, and her passion for empowering other moms through her Written Results Academy. Her inspiring journey highlights the power of finding your passion and turning it into a thriving business. Keywords copywriting, sales copy, freelance, business, conversion, digital marketing, paid traffic, video view ads, Written Results Academy Takeaways Finding your passion and turning it into a profitable business is possible. Writing sales copy that converts requires grabbing attention, connecting with the audience, and writing with a purpose. Paid traffic and video view ads can be effective strategies for building audiences and increasing sales. Training and mentoring others in your field can be fulfilling and empowering. Having a supportive network and belief in yourself are crucial for success. Sound Bites "I became obsessed with digital marketing, paid traffic and the power of words to create conversions." "Within 60 days, our monthly income had tripled." "When you focus on speaking to your exact person, talking about their pain points and a solution, a small result solution, something that's relatable, something that's funny, something that's heartfelt, then those people turn their attention to you and they're like, I get this person, this person gets me, I think I'll follow them." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:47 Transitioning from Stay-at-Home Mom to Freelance Copywriter 06:03 Finding a New Path and Starting Over 10:32 The Challenges and Rewards of Being an Entrepreneur 13:16 The Role of Faith and Support in Overcoming Challenges 16:32 Narrowing Focus and Finding Success in Sales Copywriting 20:12 Training Others and Building Written Results Academy 25:46 The Impact of Copywriting and the Power of Words 29:05 Success Stories and Results with Copywriting 35:37 Using Paid Traffic and Video View Ads to Build Audiences 38:03 The Journey from Stay-at-Home Mom to Successful Copywriter

    40 min
  2. 09/03/2024

    Revolutionizing Education: One Mama Bear's Mission Empowering Parents to Launch Hybrid Schools

    In this episode, Denise Mira interviews Lesley Russell, a seasoned homeschool Mama Bear of four and the founder of her branded Equip 2:10—a movement that is, in her words, “bringing God back onto the mountain of education and helping children walk in their identity in Jesus Christ, in the calling on their life that only they can fulfill." Equip 2:10 is a discipleship-based hybrid model that merges homeschooling with the best of traditional schooling to “bring the Holy Spirit onto the mountain of education,” as Mrs. Russell declares. Leslie shares powerful testimonies of student transformation and invites believers from all walks of life to join the education revolution by launching their very own Equip 2:10 campus to impact culture. Keywords homeschooling, education, discipleship, identity, calling, high school, college credits, Children's Educational Opportunity Act Takeaways Parents play a crucial role in their children's education and should be actively involved in their learning journey. Homeschooling can provide a nurturing and supportive environment for students, leading to improved well-being and academic success. Equip 210 focuses on discipleship and helping children discover their identity and calling in Christ. The program offers opportunities for high schoolers to earn college credits and develop valuable skills. The Children's Educational Opportunity Act in California aims to provide educational savings accounts for families, giving them more choice and control over their children's education. Sound Bites "We are in an education revolution." "Parents, just know that you have options." "This generation is the most anxious, depressed, suicidal generation in the history of our United States." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Leslie Russell and Equip 210 03:16 The Revolution of Education and the Impact of COVID-19 08:44 The Journey of Homeschooling and the Birth of Equip 210 12:21 The Shift to Equip 210 and the Focus on Discipleship 14:36 Parental Involvement and the Importance of Creating a Kingdom Culture 17:29 Flexible Options for Parents and the Benefits of Homeschooling 22:03 Testimonies of Transformed Students and the Impact of Equip 210 27:07 Starting a School with Equip 210 and the Children's Educational Opportunity Act 33:40 The Hope and Future of Education Reform

    43 min
  3. 08/20/2024

    From Reaction to Connection: Strengthening Bonds with Your Adult Children

    In this podcast episode, Denise Mira, mother of 5 grown sons and 4 dear daughter-in-laws, discusses maintaining healthy relationships with adult children. She emphasizes biblical principles throughout as she reminds us of the importance of recognizing and embracing the independence of adult children. She advises against reacting impulsively and encourages responding with a pure heart.  Denise also highlights the significance of forgiveness, blessing, and believing in God's love. She urges listeners to put on a new mindset and break free from negative patterns. The episode concludes with a reminder to stay close to God and build vibrant relationships with your adult children. Takeaways Recognize and embrace the independence of adult children. Respond to situations with a pure heart instead of reacting impulsively. Practice forgiveness and bless those who may have hurt you. Put on a new mindset and break free from negative patterns. Stay close to God and build vibrant relationships with adult children. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:26 The Independence of Adult Children 03:19 Keeping a Pure Heart 04:11 Negative Postures to Avoid 05:07 Forgiveness and Blessing 06:02 Believing in God's Love 06:58 Putting on the New Man 08:16 Letting the Word Work in Us 09:11 Trusting God's Work in Our Children 10:05 Breaking Generational Patterns 12:25 Developing Grace and Mercy 13:38 Building Healthy Relationships 14:03 Sowing Seeds for a Vibrant Relationship 15:25 Staying Close to God

    14 min
  4. 08/13/2024

    Mompreneurs: Balancing Business, Kids, and Legacy with Denise Mira

    Denise Mira is interviewed by entrepreneur Kelly Thompson and discusses the importance of being an entrepreneur and a mom at the same time. She emphasizes the value of including children in the entrepreneurial journey and not losing sight of their needs. Denise shares her own experiences of involving her children in her business and her ministry and teaching them valuable skills. She encourages moms to tap into their child's interests and talents to inspire their entrepreneurial spirit. Denise also reminds moms to remember their own worth and the impact they have on their children's lives. She advises moms to be invested parents and to be mindful of the choices they make in raising their children. Keywords entrepreneurship, parenting, children, balance, involvement, skills, homeschooling Takeaways Being an entrepreneur and a mom can be a positive influence on children. Including children in the entrepreneurial journey can teach them valuable skills. Tap into your child's interests and talents to inspire their entrepreneurial spirit. Remember your own worth and the impact you have on your children's lives. Be an invested parent and make mindful choices in raising your children. Sound Bites "Being an entrepreneur and demonstrating that for your children is actually a really good thing." "Be inclusive because, Mom, you are the curriculum for your children." "Take them with you on the journey." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 00:56 The Value of Being an Entrepreneur and a Mom 05:10 Inspiring Entrepreneurial Spirit in Children 09:44 Remembering Your Worth as a Mom 14:50 Being an Invested Parent in Raising Entrepreneurs

    22 min
  5. 08/06/2024

    Part 2 From Wine-Thirty to Fully Alive: A Candid Conversation with Sober Sis Movement Leader Jenn Kautsch

    Summary In Part 2 of this interview with Denise Mira, Jenn Kautsch shares her journey of renegotiating her relationship with alcohol and finding freedom and a life that is fully alive. She emphasizes that for her and so many others this is a thinking problem rather than a drinking problem. Jenn highlights the benefits of sobriety, including mental and emotional clarity, increased stability, and a deeper sense of contentment. She encourages women to prioritize their presence and authenticity in motherhood, rather than seeking perfection or escaping through alcohol. Jenn also discusses her work in helping women navigate their own relationship with alcohol and find freedom. Keywords alcohol, sobriety, thinking problem, freedom, presence, contentment, motherhood Takeaways Renegotiating your relationship with alcohol can lead to freedom and a more aligned life. Alcohol can exacerbate anxiety and hinder emotional and mental clarity. Choosing sobriety allows for a deeper sense of contentment and the ability to be fully present in motherhood. It's important to prioritize authenticity and realness in parenting, showing children how to navigate real emotions and challenges. Finding your purpose and pursuing it can lead to a fulfilling and impactful life. Sound Bites "I didn't have a drinking problem as much as I had a thinking problem." "What if I could be uncomfortable and actually do something different with my life?" "I didn't even know there was a drinking spectrum." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Greeting 02:58 Finding Freedom and Contentment 33:44 Introduction 34:11 Addressing and Healing from Trauma as a Parent

    34 min
  6. 07/30/2024

    Part 1 From Wine-Thirty to Fully Alive: A Candid Conversation with Sober Sis Movement Leader Jenn Kautsch

    Interview Summary: In Part 1 of this interview, Jenn Kautsch, founder of the Sober Sis community, joins Denise Mira to discuss renegotiating her relationship with alcohol and breaking free from the detox to retox cycle. Jenn coaches women who feel stuck in the gray area of drinking, helping them navigate cultural pressures and the challenges of motherhood. They explore the importance of a sober mind, being fully present, and Jen shares her personal journey from social drinking to using alcohol as a coping mechanism and how she ultimately decided to make a change. Takeaways: Jen Kautsch is the founder of the Sober Sis community, helping women renegotiate their relationship with alcohol.She addresses the cultural pressure on moms to drink and the importance of a sober mind and being present.Jen explains the detox to retox cycle and offers insights on breaking free from this pattern.Decision fatigue and rationalizing alcohol as a reward contribute to increased tolerance and dependence.Jen emphasizes the need for self-awareness, self-care, and healthier coping mechanisms to overcome the cycle. Keywords: alcohol, relationship, gray area, detox to retox, culture, pressure, moms, sober mind, presence, decision fatigue, low blood sugar, tolerance, reward, thinking problem, change Sound Bites: "This is an episode that you do not want to miss.""She promotes freedom from that detox to retox cycle of sipping.""Her heart and passion is to nurture a real sisterhood of support so you're not alone.""Everything I'm doing is really in an effort to just cleanse, cleanse my mind, body, my spirit.""I was trying to manage or moderate my drinking.""I deserve it. It's my reward. I've been a good parent today, right? I've done all the right things." Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Greeting 00:08 Renegotiating Our Relationship with Alcohol 04:33 The Pressure and Challenges Faced by Women 22:31 Building a Real Sisterhood of Support 30:16 The Power of a Sober Mind and Being Fully Present 35:16 Recognizing the Thinking Problem 36:54 Choosing Presence Over Alcohol 41:07 Finding Freedom and Contentment 43:55 Overview 44:23 Part Two Coming Up

    45 min
  7. 07/23/2024

    Unleashing the Alpha: Redefining Family, Leadership, and Education

    In this colorful raw and real episode, I interview Steve and Ewa Eckert, dynamic couple, personal development coaches and parents of two children. We discuss living radically counter to culture, valuing marriage, and the power of intentional parenting.  We discuss the crucial role of men as leaders and the dynamics of a strong alpha male and how wives can empower their husbands. The conversation then shifts to their decision to homeschool their children, highlighting the freedom and growth it has brought to their family as opposed to the confining and meaningless traditional education system they experienced previously.  Keywords marriage, purpose, leadership, alpha male, homeschooling, freedom, growth, homeschooling, education system, freedom, individuality, personal growth, family time, rituals, freaks, uniqueness Takeaways Marriage is about purpose and tapping into dynamic potential. Supporting and empowering your partner is crucial in a relationship. Homeschooling can provide freedom and a deeper connection with your children. Being open-minded and willing to take risks can lead to personal growth and success. Question societal expectations and consider alternative education options for your children. Embrace freedom and individuality in your life and parenting. Create intentional family time and rituals to stay connected and aligned as a family. Embrace your uniqueness and be unapologetically yourself. Sound Bites "How is my son knowing that T Rex's claw was six and a half inches...How is that going to help him?" "If you're not looking forward to a 60 minute meeting with your family, you probably need to have a two or three hour meeting with your family." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Steve and Ewa Eckert 02:24 Unleashing Dynamic Potential in Marriage 06:06 Supporting and Empowering Your Partner 10:17 The Power of Homeschooling 19:42 Embracing Open-Mindedness and Growth 26:28 Challenging the Traditional Education System 28:43 Living Life on Your Own Terms 34:55 The Power of Intentional Family Time 42:02 Embracing Your Uniqueness

    50 min

About

Denise Mira has raised five unapologetic revolutionaries. Courageous, competent, and compassionate men of conviction devoted to Christ; culture creators who are having an impact in the world. Her vision for this podcast is two-fold: firstly, to unpack the nuts and bolts of her unconventional Revolutionary Parenting System of child training and education, not only inspiring parents, but empowering them with the tangible tools they need to unlock the leader residing in their child, and secondly, to interview experts, entrepreneurs and other world changers, so as to gain insights into how their upbringing influenced their success in life, and how they currently approach parenting their children as a result. Denise is the author of No Ordinary Child: Unlocking the Leader Within Your Child. She is a wife, mother, nana, author, speaker and entrepreneur. You can find her at www.DeniseMira.com