Be Sweet Ya"ll

19:10

The Biggest Mistake We Make When Life Hurts

Be Sweet Ya"ll ·

2026/10/05

When life throws us curveballs, we often obsess over what we can't control. It’s true we can’t change what happens but we always have the power to choose how we respond. Yet, when life catches us off guard, that’s the easiest thing to forget.What if we found a way to be more proactive and less reactive for our own peace? You can't control the outcome, but you can control your reaction. And in that response? That’s where all your true power lives.Episode Highlights[2:54] Running for Your Soul, Not

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24:19

Four Things I Learned from John Maxwell

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2026/09/28

Over the weekend I got to sit in the front row with my longtime mentor John Maxwell. He’s one of my favorite leadership role models and he’s written nearly 100 books! I'm sharing the lessons that hit me hardest, like redefining failure and why you can't help others grow until you're growing yourself. I also share a little about my own morning practice for staying grounded no matter how full my plate gets.Episode Highlights:[1:17] Seeing John Maxwell Live & Why Books Have Saved My Life[4:09]

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17:29

My Transformational Promise

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2026/09/22

Have you ever walked into a room and thought, "Everybody in here knows more than I do"? That's exactly where I found myself at my first mic drop workshop, y'all, surrounded by brilliant women speakers, trying to answer one simple question: what is my transformational promise? What is the thing you'll feel after you hear me talk?This week I'm letting you in on that messy, beautiful middle part, the part where I haven't figured it all out yet. We talk about reframing, about asking "What does this make

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18:09

Your Time is Now

Be Sweet Ya"ll ·

2026/09/14

Have you ever felt like your best days were behind you? Like once you hit a certain age, that's just it, time to settle down and stop having any dreams! That's the lie I'm calling out on this episode, y'all, because I promise you, no matter what age you are, your time is now.This week I'm taking you back to a memory from when I was just 11 or 12 years old, visiting my dad's AA sponsor, when I first discovered a book that planted a seed I didn't even know was growing. Decades later, I rediscovered

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47:12

Why Desperation, Not Inspiration, Finally Got Me Healthy

Be Sweet Ya"ll ·

2026/09/07

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

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26:56

You're Afraid, Do it Anyway!

Be Sweet Ya"ll ·

2026/08/31

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

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39:36

The 1 Thing Every Foster Child Needs

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2026/08/24

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

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39:54

Stop Playing Small with Jody Morgan

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2026/08/17

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

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33:34

What Happens When You Finally Stop Hiding with Jody...

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2026/08/10

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

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0:32

Welcome To Be Sweet Ya'll

Be Sweet Ya"ll ·

2026/08/04

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.

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30:44

You Don't Have to Wait to Be Happy

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2026/08/03

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

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17:38

How to Deal with Self-Doubt

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2026/07/27

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

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42:08

Why Connectors Change the World with Marta Rose Thorpe

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2026/07/20

What happens when you spend your whole life connecting people, telling their stories, and showing up for your community? This week I sat down with my longtime friend Marta Rose Thorpe, a lifelong magazine publisher, marketing connector, and dedicated volunteer, to talk about the throughline of her career: communityMarta opens up about the entrepreneurial spirit she inherited from her artist mother and we dig into the messy, real stuff too! We’re both recovering people-pleasers!The heart of this

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44:30

The Hidden Gift of Living a Life of Service with Ron...

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2026/07/13

Have you ever heard of having a servant's heart? It's when your life feels chaotic, the absolute quickest way to find abundance is to throw yourself into the service of others. This week on Be Sweet Y'all, I sat down with one of the most dedicated, servant-hearted humans in our community, my dear friend Ron Sharpe, the President and CEO of The Arc of the Bay.Ron opens up about the calling that led him out of corporate retail and straight into a life of providing a profound voice and life skills for

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63:02

Why Struggle Makes You Stronger With Dr. Jenn Burg

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2026/07/06

Y'all, this encore episode takes us back to the very first time I brought a guest onto the podcast my dear friend and former fitness coach turned life-changer, Dr. Jenn Burg. What began as hiring a fitness coach turned into me losing 50 pounds and totally transforming my mind, body, and spirit. Today we're talkin' about why struggle is actually a gift, and how learning to ask for help changed everything for me. Jenn drops so much wisdom in here, from the truth about GLP-1 drugs to why the scale

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26:55

Why Authenticity Begins With Courage

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2026/06/29

Y'all, what if the thing you've been resistin' the most is the very thing you were made to do? For years I watched my daughter, my friends, and peers publish their books while I let fear win. But I finally pushed through, did it scared and unsure but I did it anyway. Y'all, my book just went to press and I cannot tell you how good it feels. Today I'm sharin' everything I've learned about resistance, why your doubt is actually your biggest sign to keep going, and how to finally surrender to the thing

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31:57

Don't Pre-Apologize for Your Amazing Life!

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2026/06/22

One of my favorite speakers, Jon Acuff, said something this week that stopped me cold: "We like labels because they offer an explanation for behavior we don't want to change." Ouch. I felt seen, called out, and set free all at the same time and I had to bring it straight to you. In this episode, I'm sharing the quote that changed the way I see every excuse I've ever made, why "I'm just not good at that" might be the most expensive sentence you ever speak over yourself, and what I finally realized

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27:02

My Attitude Determines My Altitude!

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2026/06/15

Some seasons of life have a way of testin' everything you've built inside yourself and honey, right now is one of those seasons for a whole lot of us! This week, I'm poppin' in with a special episode fresh from my heart to yours all about the one thing that can never be taken from you: your attitude. I'm sharin' John Maxwell's powerful "Law of the Lid," what it really means to dig your well before you get thirsty, and why your attitude is the single most important lid on how high your life can

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12:11

If I want to change the world

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2026/06/08

Hey y'all! Sometimes we get so caught up lookin’ at the rest of the world, thinking about what everyone else needs to fix or how everything else ought to change. But real transformation always starts in our own hearts! This week, I’m comin’ to you with a special little pop-up episode to talk all about personal responsibility spiritually, physically, and financially. Today, I'm openin' my heart wide to share why takin' care of our minds, bodies, and sweet spirits is a holy responsibility we owe to

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41:24

Why the Only Person You Can Save Is Yourself

Be Sweet Ya"ll ·

2026/06/01

Y'all, we recorded this one in May for Mental Health Awareness Month, but this conversation is so good it will carry you well into June and honestly, straight through the rest of the year. I sat down with one of my most favorite precious humans on this planet, my sweet friend Brandy Haiman, a licensed therapist and social worker with nearly 30 years of experience. She is everything: compassionate, kind, empathetic, a free thinker, and a true champion of the underdog. Brandy opens up about the

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