Lisa Kusiima

Lisa Kusiima
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Hey there. :) My name is Lisa Kusiima and am passionate about family and how family can be made stronger. On my podcast you will see hear about marriage, parenting, motherhood, pregnancy, home making and everything family!!!! Am glad to have you here! Lets Build stronger families together.

  1. 6d ago

    Dating Red Flags, Boundaries & How to Know They're the One

    Just because someone is a Christian doesn't automatically mean they're the right person for you. So how do you know when a relationship is worth pursuing, and when it's time to walk away? In this episode, we're having an honest conversation with Jethro and Denise about Christian dating, relationship red flags, physical boundaries, intentional dating and choosing a life partner. They share their love story and what they've learned about faith, compatibility, friendship, romance and the qualities that matter when considering marriage. We also explore whether Christians sometimes overlook important warning signs because they believe someone is a godly partner. Can Christian dating be fun? How do you maintain physical boundaries? And what does it really mean to date with marriage in mind? we also tackled: 1. How do you know if God wants you to marry someone? 2. What are the biggest red flags in Christian dating? 3. How far is too far physically in a Christian relationship? 4. How do you know if someone is a godly man? 5. What does dating with intention mean? 6. Can Christians date for fun? 7. How do you know when to break up with someone? 8. Can two Christians be spiritually compatible but wrong for each other? etc If you're single, dating or considering marriage, this conversation is for you. What's one piece of dating advice you wish someone had given you earlier?

  2. Oct 5

    The Stay At Home Dilemma: “I Love My Children, But What About Me? Identity, Purpose & Starting Again

    What happens when you leave a successful corporate career to become a stay-at-home mom and years later realize you're ready for something more? In this episode of my Stay-at-Home Mom series, I sit down with Helena to talk about the parts of leaving a career for motherhood that we don't always talk about: identity, financial independence, purpose, being present with your children, and figuring out who you are when one season of your life ends and another begins. Helena shares what it really cost her to walk away from corporate life, what staying home allowed her to experience with her children, and how she knew when it was finally time to explore something beyond motherhood. We also talk about how The Makeover Place was born, becoming an entrepreneur after being a stay-at-home mom, and how she now protects herself from recreating the same busyness she once walked away from. If you're a stay-at-home mom wondering, “What comes next for me?” or a working mom questioning what success should look like in this season, I hope this conversation reminds you that your life can have many beautiful chapters. In this conversation: • Leaving a corporate career to become a stay-at-home mom • Losing financial independence • Identity after becoming a mother • Being present during your children's early years • Knowing when you're ready to work or build again • Starting a business after a career break • Motherhood and entrepreneurship • Redefining success after children • Finding purpose beyond your previous career 💬 QUESTION: If you've ever taken a career break for motherhood, what was the hardest part of the transition for you and did your definition of success change? Subscribe for more honest conversations on motherhood, marriage, family, finances and building a meaningful life.

  3. Sep 24

    From Career to Stay Home Mom to Building a Business While Staying Present With The Children.

    What does it actually look like to leave corporate, become a stay-at-home mom, homeschool your children AND build a thriving business from home? In episode two of my Stewarding the Stay-at-Home Mom Season series, I sit down with Diana Kagimba, founder of Ruby's Gift Store, to talk about the life she has intentionally built around motherhood, family and entrepreneurship. Diana shares why she walked away from corporate life, how she and her husband navigated moving from two incomes to one, the reality of adjusting to being home full-time, and why she eventually chose to homeschool her children. But her story didn't stop with staying home. While raising and homeschooling her children, Diana built Ruby's Gift Store and eventually created systems that allow the business to function without requiring her presence in every day-to-day operation. We talk about how she balances homeschooling, business, marriage, home and herself; what she has had to say “no” to; raising confident and independent children when you're a very present mother; and why she believes children don't necessarily need us less as they grow older, their needs simply change. We also explore a bigger question: What does it mean for a woman to be fruitful when fruitfulness isn't always measured by a salary, promotion, degree or business? Whether you're a stay-at-home mom, homeschooling mom, working mother, entrepreneur or simply trying to build a life around what matters most to you, I hope Diana's story gives you something to think about.

  4. Sep 21

    I Left My Career To Raise the Children| Was it Worth It? The Truth Every Mom Needs to Hear.

    What really happens when a woman puts her career on pause to stay home and raise her children and what happens when she's finally ready to return? In this episode, I sit down with Joan for an honest conversation about leaving her career to become a stay-at-home mom, navigating the loss of income and independence, wrestling with identity, watching other women progress professionally, and eventually finding her way back into work. We talk about the beautiful parts of being present with your children, but also the parts of staying home that aren't talked about enough: feeling left behind, questioning your value outside of motherhood, financial adjustments, maintaining your skills and dreams, and wondering whether you'll ever be able to pick up your career again. Joan also shares how she knew her stay-at-home season was coming to an end, the fears that came with returning to work, how she discovered interior design, and whether knowing everything she knows now she would make the same decision again. We also tackle a difficult question many mothers wrestle with: Can you pause a career and come back to it later? And if so, is returning really as easy as people make it sound? Whether you're a stay-at-home mom who feels invisible, a working mom considering a career break, or a mother who wishes she could stay home but financially cannot, I hope this conversation gives you perspective, encouragement and grace for your own season.

  5. Sep 14

    How to balance Career, Marriage, Motherhood. I sit down with a mom doing it all

    In this conversation, I sit down with Dr. Lois Asiimwe, an oncologist, lecturer, wife, mother, homemaker and woman of purpose, to talk about what life really looks like behind the titles. We go beyond the polished version of “having it all” and talk honestly about the journey, the seasons when things feel overwhelming, and the systems and support that make everyday life work. Dr. Lois shares how she manages her career and family, what her normal weekday looks like, the routines that keep her home running, how she works with household help, how she makes time for herself, and the role her husband plays in building a strong family team. We also talk about motherhood, marriage, ambition, purpose, self-care and the reality of trying to show up well in every area of life. If you've ever wondered how successful women balance career and family, or how to create a home and life that actually works, this conversation is for you. We discuss: 1. How Lois balances career, marriage and motherhood 2. The journey behind the success 3. What a normal weekday looks like 4. Systems and routines that make family life work 5. Managing house helps 6. The importance of your husband's support 7. Finding purpose through different seasons of life 8. The reality of “having it all” etc

  6. Sep 3

    What makes a husband a priest of a home?

    What does spiritual leadership and being the priest of the home really mean in marriage? For many Christian couples, spiritual leadership can become a source of confusion, pressure and even disappointment. What does it actually mean for a husband to lead his family spiritually? Does he have to lead every prayer, Bible study or family devotion? And what should a wife do when she feels spiritually hungrier than her husband? In this conversation, I sit down with Rev Gideon Muhima to unpack the realities of spiritual leadership in Christian marriage. We talk about the idea of the “priest of the home,” what the Bible actually teaches about spiritual leadership, the pressure husbands can feel to lead spiritually, and why leadership can sometimes become more about performance than a genuine relationship with Christ. We also tackle some of the difficult questions many Christian couples are asking: • What does spiritual leadership actually look like? • Is the husband really the spiritual leader of the home? • What if the wife is more spiritually mature than her husband? • Can a wife initiate prayer, Bible reading or family devotions? • What should a wife do when her husband isn't leading spiritually? • What if you've prayed for years and nothing seems to change? • What if your husband never becomes the spiritual leader you imagined? • What does a spiritually healthy husband look like in everyday life? • What small habits can husbands begin this week? • How can husbands and wives grow spiritually together? This is an honest conversation for husbands, wives and couples who want to build a marriage where faith isn't simply talked about, but lived out together.

  7. Aug 27

    Should children learn their local Language?

    One of the greatest gifts parents can give their children is identity. In this conversation with Akiiki Praise , we explore why so many children are losing their mother tongue, why it matters far beyond communication, and how parents can naturally teach native languages at home even if they aren't fluent themselves. We discuss: 1. Why mother tongue shapes identity 2. When parents should start teaching it 3. Simple daily habits that can help us teach the children 4. Raising bilingual and multilingual children 5. Common mistakes parents make 6. The role of grandparents and extended family 7. English, social media, and cultural identity Whether you're raising children in Uganda, Africa, or the diaspora, this conversation is full of practical parenting wisdom. Also do check out Praise’s Youtube channel where she shares more tips on this topic. Do reach out to her below to support you on the journey https://wa.me/256775941594

  8. Aug 24

    The Honeymoon Conversation Couples need to have.

    You have planned The Wedding, but have you planned the honeymoon? In this honest conversation, I sit down with Cerinah and Jackie to talk about honeymoon, and the the parts that couples don't always discuss openly like money, intimacy, expectations, children, contraception, pressure and the reality of starting life together. We talk about: • What is the real purpose of a honeymoon? • Should couples plan their honeymoon together? • How much should you really spend on a honeymoon? • Should the honeymoon be postponed if money is tight? • What conversations should couples have before booking the trip? • What expectations do couples often have about their first night? • Why can intimacy on the honeymoon feel so overwhelming? • How can couples remove pressure around sex and create emotional safety? • What if one partner wants children immediately and the other doesn't? • Should couples discuss contraception before marriage? • What happens when the honeymoon doesn't go exactly as planned? • What did we got right and what we would do differently? This isn't about having the “perfect” honeymoon. It's about entering marriage with realistic expectations, honest conversations and a better understanding of each other. If you're engaged, newly married, planning a honeymoon or simply thinking seriously about marriage, this conversation is for you. ❤️ LISTEN UNTIL THE END because some of the most important conversations are the ones couples are often too shy to have.

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Hey there. :) My name is Lisa Kusiima and am passionate about family and how family can be made stronger. On my podcast you will see hear about marriage, parenting, motherhood, pregnancy, home making and everything family!!!! Am glad to have you here! Lets Build stronger families together.

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  • Creator
    Lisa Kusiima
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
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    Explicit
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