Our Time to Rise Krista Gilbert & Alexandra Kuykendall

If you've ever wondered, 'Help! What is my young adult going to do with the rest of their life?' then you're in the right place. Or maybe you ARE the young adult asking, "How do I figure out what to choose for a career when I can't even decide what to have for breakfast!?"

Rest easy, today we are diving into the exciting and sometimes overwhelming journey of helping you or your young adult discover their future path.

Our guest is Tyler Lafferty, author and co-founder of Seven2, 14Four and Strategy Labs, as well as an educational non-profit called Slingshot. For more than twenty five years he has been following his passion of helping students dream big and discover new opportunities.

The episode explores the journey of career discovery and mentorship, emphasizing the importance of dreaming big, introspection, and taking risks. It addresses the challenges faced by young adults and parents in navigating career paths and provides practical guidance for self-discovery and pursuing passion and purpose.

If you are wondering where to go on this career path journey, either as a young adult or the parent of a young adult...this will help you take the first step. You will want to share this episode with the young people in your life!
Find out more about Tyler or Slingshot
Tyler's website: Slingshot
Tyler's book: Be More Like You Book


A FEW THINGS MENTIONED
-Build a network of people to help you in your career path.

-IDEAS Framework is an acronym;

I- Introspection- Better understanding who you are as a human.

D- Design- Design a plan of the job type, the people, and company that you need to learn more about.

E- Exploration- Go & Do( Having the information interviews, Job shadows, & internships)

A- Adaptability- Understanding if you are on the right path, can be done through journaling your experience.

S- Service- Value of finding your connection to the community Be in the Service of Others(BISTO)

 

QUESTION TO HELP YOU RISE
How could you open up conversation around your child's interest and talents? How can you help your child better understand their personality, and what strengths come with that type? How can you indicate to your child or the young person in your life that it's okay to not have answers, how can we take some pressure off as we have this conversations?
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If you've ever wondered, 'Help! What is my young adult going to do with the rest of their life?' then you're in the right place. Or maybe you ARE the young adult asking, "How do I figure out what to choose for a career when I can't even decide what to have for breakfast!?"

Rest easy, today we are diving into the exciting and sometimes overwhelming journey of helping you or your young adult discover their future path.

Our guest is Tyler Lafferty, author and co-founder of Seven2, 14Four and Strategy Labs, as well as an educational non-profit called Slingshot. For more than twenty five years he has been following his passion of helping students dream big and discover new opportunities.

The episode explores the journey of career discovery and mentorship, emphasizing the importance of dreaming big, introspection, and taking risks. It addresses the challenges faced by young adults and parents in navigating career paths and provides practical guidance for self-discovery and pursuing passion and purpose.

If you are wondering where to go on this career path journey, either as a young adult or the parent of a young adult...this will help you take the first step. You will want to share this episode with the young people in your life!
Find out more about Tyler or Slingshot
Tyler's website: Slingshot
Tyler's book: Be More Like You Book


A FEW THINGS MENTIONED
Build a network of people to help you in your career path.

QUESTION TO HELP YOU RISE
How can you open up your thinking about your child's career path? Who are some other people in your child's life, who they can have a meaningful conversation with? What assumptions do you hold about your child's career path journey?
LET’S CONNECT!
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What does the Gospel, the big message of who God is in the world, have to do with the here and now? Everything.

Midlife is a time of transition, often unexpected change, and trusting that God is with us every turn and upheaval is a gift that stabilizes us in a season that can feel anything but stable.

Courtney Doctor is the perfect person to be with us in this conversation. Through her work as the Director of Women's Initiatives at The Gospel Coalition, Courtney speaks with women of all life stages about how God's big story right sizes our current stress. When we remember who God IS and what he PROMISES, we can feel a little more sure that we will get through the day. No amount of midlife stress will change God's nature or plan for the world.

This is an episode about God meeting us where we are right now at this very moment. We hope it meets you in your deepest need - he can and he does.

FIND MORE ABOUT COURTNEY
Courtney's Website and Instagram

Courtneys book- From Garden to Glory
 

A FEW THINGS MENTIONED
Other books mentioned:

Prayers in the night by Tish Harrison Warren

Growing Together by Melissa Kruger

One to One Bible Reading by David Helm

Even Better than Eden by Nancy Guthrie

Scriptures mentioned:

Exodus 34

Matthew 26

Psalms 23

John 17

Genesis 3

QUESTIONS TO MAKE YOU RISE
What small part of your life feels mundane that could be a place where you see God today? How does knowing that God is reconciling all things to himself bring you peace? Is God answering a prayer in a way that you are not seeing?

Why does abandonment cut so deep? Our guest, Dieula Previlon, reminds us that we are hardwired for relationships and when that need is threatened, we feel pain. Abandonment can be the threat or the actual experience of being left, excluded, rejected, unseen, or uncared for. We can carry this wound from childhood or we can be experiencing it now in midlife. Whether through a divorce, a friendship loss, or even a child growing up and leaving, abandonment can leave wounds that need tending.

Dieula reminds us to stay present for each other. Our emotional availability is the counter to abandonment. She also covers how we can work through our feelings of abandonment from God. As both a trained therapist and ordained pastor - Dieula offers us a wholistic roadmap for healing.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT DIEULA
Dieula's website

Dieula's Book- Does God see me?


A FEW THINGS MENTIONED
-Genesis 2:18

-Sweet magnolia- On Netflix

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE
Where have you felt the deep cut of Abandonment? How has Abandonment impacted your attachment style? Who can you go to for support as you face your feelings? What would it look like to invite God into your plan?
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Summer is already fun, but here's a few ideas to add to your list! The more intentional we can be about planning ahead, the more likely it will be that room will be made for those moments that make summer special.

In this episode we talk about outdoor summer concerts, pool time, picnic chicken, fresh flowers, charcuterie boards, frozen treats, some favorite makeup finds, and more.

Join us and let's get in the mood for S-U-M-M-A-H!

Takeaways
Don't forget about free concerts in the park as a fun and free entertainment option during the summer. Invest in a portable picnic table for convenient outdoor dining experiences. Try making picnic chicken in a sourdough bowl for a delicious and unique meal. Consider buying paper bouquets as a creative and long-lasting alternative to fresh flowers. Experiment with frozen fruit treats like frozen grapes soaked in Prosecco or frozen watermelon and bananas. Explore the Starbucks spicy refreshers for a refreshing and less sweet summer drink. opt for comfortable wedge sandals for a stylish and comfortable summer footwear option. Host summer charcuterie parties with themed boards like breakfast, birthday, chocolate, fruit and cheese, or s'mores. Use lip pencils for a more defined and put-together look during the summer season.
A FEW THINGS MENTIONED
Wild Card Podcast with Rachael Martin Trader Joe's- Fresh flowers Fresh Cut Paper- Paper flowers J.crew- swim wear Volatile- Wedge Flipflops Rebecca Reid Podcast episode #445 Steve Madden- Parra wedge sandals
QUESTION TO HELP YOU RISE
1. What can you schedule or put on your calendar now to make summer more fun?

LET’S CONNECT!
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Rick and Diane Thomas, also known as Krista's parents, have so much wisdom we couldn't limit our conversation with them to one episode, so we are bringing you part two. You don't want to miss what these two wise people have to say about creating a legacy - something that will last past their time here on earth.

They are an inspiration around living with intention as they share how they maintain fun in their daily experiences, continue to model open communication within their family, and how to embrace the season you are still in!! In this episode we cover how to welcome others into a growing family, how we can support our aging parents, and what faithful participation in a church community can look like.

These two are a treasure. In fact, Alex decided we should dub them "America's grandparents"! They are kind, funny, generous, and continue to live a life of curiosity, adventure, and investment in people. They are a model for us to rise and meet the moments of today, even if those moments are different than those of yesterday.
A FEW THINGS MENTIONED
"Legacy is not something we leave for people, but it is something we leave in people".

QUESTIONS TO HELP YOU RISE
What are you doing to cultivate fun and growth in your life? How can you show practical love and presence to the older people in your life? How could you move more fluidly through this season? How can you better embrace other peoples passions and personalities
LET’S CONNECT!
Did you like this episode? Let us know and leave a review on itunes or share it with a friend.

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Get the Daily Dozen Checklist -12 habits that will immediately make you happier and healthier