Later is NOW

Leigh Allyson Smith
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What if the life you’ve been waiting for begins the moment you stop saying “later”? Join Leigh Allyson Smith for conversations about life, leadership, healing, faith, and purpose that will inspire you to lead with courage, heal with intention, and live the life you were created for. Later is where dreams go to die. NOW is where purpose comes alive. Your next chapter starts today.

Episodes

  1. Sep 22

    Episode 10: What Are You Waiting For?

    Ten episodes. One question: What are you waiting for? In the Season 1 finale of Later is NOW, Leigh looks back at the lessons, fears, closed doors, unexpected turns, and decisions that brought us here—and challenges you to stop waiting for perfect timing, permission, or certainty. You don’t need to have it all figured out. You just need to take the next step. And get ready—Season 2 brings new voices, real stories, and special guests to the conversation. Later is where dreams go to die. NOW is where purpose comes alive. 🎙️✨

  2. Sep 16

    Episode 09: You Can’t Prepare for Everything...but You Can Be Ready

    Life doesn’t always follow the emergency plan. In this episode of Later is NOW, Leigh takes a lesson from a conference stage—Prepared, Not Panicked—and applies it to life. You can’t predict every closed door, unexpected opportunity, loss, transition, or change of plans. But you can build the faith, resilience, wisdom, and capacity to face what comes next. Preparation isn’t about knowing what’s coming. It’s about being ready when life says, “Change of plans.

  3. Sep 8

    Episode 08: I Don’t Have Anything For You Today

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  4. Sep 2

    Episode 07: You Don’t Have to Wait to Celebrate YOU

    Why do we only give ourselves permission to celebrate after we’ve accomplished the goal? In this episode of Later is NOW, Leigh challenges you to stop moving the finish line and start honoring your progress, your quiet wins, and the person you’re becoming. You may not be there yet—but look how far you’ve come. Celebrate the progress. Celebrate the becoming. Celebrate YOU.

  5. Aug 25

    Episode 06: You Don’t Have to Be Good at Everything

    What if being capable is actually keeping you stuck? In this episode of Later is NOW®, Leigh challenges the pressure to know everything, carry everything, fix everything—and be good at everything. We’re talking about the difference between competence and calling, why being needed isn’t the same as being valuable, and the freedom that comes when you stop performing and give yourself permission to be a beginner. Because maybe your next level doesn’t require you to do more. Maybe it requires you to finally put something down. You don’t have to be impressive to be impactful. And you definitely don’t have to be good at everything.

  6. Aug 18

    Episode 05: Life After the Life You Planned

    Sometimes life doesn’t go according to plan…and sometimes that becomes the story. 🎙️ Episode 05: Life After the Life You Planned Special Guest: My Mom ❤️ We’re talking about what happens when life changes, plans shift, and you have to decide: What do I do with the life I have now? Because the life you didn’t plan can still be a life worth living. Even after losing a spouse. Later is NOW. 🎧

  7. Aug 11

    Episode 04: Grief Doesn’t Knock

    Grief doesn’t knock. It doesn’t ask if you have room for it. It doesn’t check your calendar or wait until life settles down. It just shows up. And grief isn’t only about death. Sometimes you’re grieving a person. Sometimes you’re grieving a job, a relationship, a dream, an identity, a version of your life you thought you would have—or even a version of you that no longer exists. In Episode 04 of Later is NOW®, Leigh Allyson Smith opens an honest conversation about the grief we name…and the grief we often don’t. What happens when you keep functioning but never actually heal? When everyone thinks you’re strong because you kept going—but privately, you’re carrying losses you never gave yourself permission to mourn? This episode is an invitation to name it. Feel it. Talk about it. Pray about it. Because healing doesn’t require you to forget what you lost. And grief isn’t proof that God has left you. Sometimes grief is simply proof that love lived there. Next week, Leigh continues the conversation with her mother as they talk candidly about losing her father, navigating life after loss, and what it means to keep living when someone you love is no longer physically here. Scriptures referenced in this episode: 📖 “Jesus wept.” -John 11:35 📖 “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” -Psalm 34:18 📖 “You keep track of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in your bottle. You have recorded each one in your book.” -Psalms 56:8 Grief may change your story, but it does not get to write your ending.

  8. Aug 4

    Episode 03: The Lies We Tell Ourselves When We’re Afraid

    Fear has a voice. It whispers… “You’re not ready.” “What if you fail?” “God has forgotten you.” “Stay where it’s safe.” The problem isn’t that fear speaks. The problem is when we start believing its lies. In this episode of Later is NOW, Leigh Allyson Smith exposes the subtle lies fear plants in our minds and contrasts them with the unchanging truth of God’s Word. You’ll discover how fear disguises itself as wisdom, why hesitation can quietly rob you of purpose, and how to discern the difference between caution led by God and fear driven by doubt. If you’ve ever delayed a dream, questioned your calling, or wondered whether God could really use you, this conversation is for you. It’s time to stop believing fear—and start believing God. In this episode you’ll discover: * The most common lies fear tells us * How fear disguises itself as wisdom * Why obedience often requires courage before confidence * Practical ways to replace fear with faith * A challenge to take your next step—even if you’re afraid Scriptures Referenced: * Isaiah 41:10 * 2 Timothy 1:7 * Joshua 1:9 * Psalm 56:3–4 * Proverbs 3:5–6 * Romans 8:15 * Hebrews 13:6 * John 8:31–32 It’s time to stop believing fear—and start believing God.

  9. Jul 28

    Episode 02: Sometimes the Best Thing That Ever Happens Is “No”

    Have you ever thanked God for a prayer He didn’t answer? Probably not. But one day… you just might. In this episode, Leigh Allyson Smith explores the surprising truth that some of life’s greatest blessings begin with disappointment. Whether you’ve experienced rejection, a job loss, a closed door, a broken relationship, or a dream that didn’t unfold the way you hoped, this conversation will challenge you to see God’s “no” through a different lens. Because sometimes the closed door isn’t punishment. It’s preparation. “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” — Isaiah 43:19 (NIV) Maybe God isn’t closing a chapter. Maybe He’s writing a better one. Later is where dreams go to die. NOW is where purpose comes alive.

  10. Jul 21

    Episode 01 You Don’t Need More Time…You Need a Decision.

    How many dreams have died waiting for “later”? In this first full episode of Later is NOW, Leigh Allyson Smith challenges one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves: “I just need more time.” What if time isn’t the problem? What if the breakthrough you’ve been praying for is waiting on one courageous decision? If you’ve been delaying your purpose, waiting for the perfect moment, or wondering what’s next, this episode is your invitation to stop waiting and start moving. Because later is where dreams go to die. NOW is where purpose comes alive.

  11. Season 1 Trailer

    Episode 0: Welcome to Later is NOW

    Welcome to Later is NOW! In this short trailer, meet your host, Leigh Allyson Smith, and discover the heart behind the podcast. If you’re ready to stop waiting, embrace healing, and pursue purpose, you’re in the right place. Because later is where dreams go to die… NOW is where purpose comes alive.

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What if the life you’ve been waiting for begins the moment you stop saying “later”? Join Leigh Allyson Smith for conversations about life, leadership, healing, faith, and purpose that will inspire you to lead with courage, heal with intention, and live the life you were created for. Later is where dreams go to die. NOW is where purpose comes alive. Your next chapter starts today.

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  • Creator
    Leigh Allyson Smith
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
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