Created for This with Danielle Roberts

Episode 109: Caring for Others Well with Kari Bartkus

It’s so good to have someone help you work through this topic when it can be a challenge to know how to care for others. Kari Bartkus is a Spiritual Director to hurting Christian women but uses a modern-day letter-writing approach perfect for those drawn to quiet spaces and written words. Kari shares her acronym CARE from her book, Courageous Care: Helping others even when you’re afraid.   C - Courageously compassionate A - Authentically taking action R - Relying on God E - Eve...

Episode 108: Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon with Ron Simmons

In this episode of Created for This, I’m talking with Ron Simmons who served as a state representative, CEO of a wealth management company, and is a father and grandfather.   We’re talking about Ron Simmons’ book Life Lessons from the Little Red Wagon. In this episode of Created for This, I’m talking with Ron Simmons who served as a state representative, CEO of a wealth management company, and is a father and grandfather.   We’re talking about Ron Simmons’ book Life Lessons from th...

Episode 107: The Power of Stories We Tell Ourselves and Others with Dianna Kokoszka

Today's guest, Dianna Kokoska, can be found on Instagram, or her website. You can order the book through my affiliate link on Amazon.    In this episode, Dianna shares:   How being a wife and mom has impacted her business. How she started her business as a single mom who pulled her kids door to door in a little red wagon.    She found serving people and listening to their stories is how you can add value.   “Make people feel important because they are. Treat every one of us...

Episode 106: Kathy Dixon on saying "Oh Yes!" to Business Growth

Today’s guest is Kathy Dixon, founder and CEO of Oh Yes! Communications. Today she will guide us through how to grow a successful business, sharing the importance of organization, flexibility, and staying grounded in our day-to-day through faith and relationship.   In this episode, we discussed: Addressing our weaknesses in business and how to learn from them Her background as first generation and how it has contributed to her growth as a business owner Being aware of what God has for...

Episode 105: Are AI and Chat GPT Dangerous for Christians? with Lewis Ungit

Lewis and I talk about Artificial Intelligence (AI), using it in our business, and how to move forward as Christians. He walks us through what his thoughts are from a technical and theological integrated, biblical aspect. A few points we cover: The question of “should AI be used” is one thing we discuss. Additionally, we look at ChatGPT and how it works. One big takeaway from Lewis is to have caution and discernment when interacting with any type of technology, but especially AI. Lewi...

Episode 104: Danielle and Melissa Whaley Share Top 3 House Management Tips

God's given us homes to steward, and steward them well. Melissa Whaley joins me to chat about our top three house management tips. These are tips that are practical and ones that can be implemented straight away. As moms, Melissa and I have 10 kids between us. We are giving you things that make sense as moms and business owners because we're right there with you! We also share perspectives from our husbands - these are good! (We want you to talk to your own husband about these things!)...

Bonus Episode: 5 Ways to Know it's Time to Start a Podcast with Stefanie Gass

I often hear “I don’t know how to start…”, "What do I need to do to get started," or “Is now the right time to start a podcast?”  So how DO you know if you’re ready to start a podcast? Is there an ideal time, audience size, or revenue goal that indicates you are “ready”?  How do you figure out *when* to take the leap?  Who better to help answer this question than Stefanie Gass!  Stef is the host of Online Business for Christian Women, a top 25 globally ranked business podcast which i...

Episode 103: Freedom and Fabrics with Clothing Designer and Elegantees CEO Katie Martinez

Today's guest is Katie Martinez, founder, and CEO of Elegantees, an ethically made fashion brand. She seeks to honor God through the branding, honoring her employees in the US and abroad, while fighting human trafficking. Katie has seen the brand multiply greatly, all credited to God's favor. In this episode of Created for This, Katie and I talk about: What led her to create her own clothing brand How she's seen God move as she's taken bold steps of faith What she expects for the futu...

Episode 102: Hard Doesn't Mean Bad

Hard doesn't mean bad, especially when you look at the season through the lens of Christ.  The Bible verses I read were Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Here are three things that I've learned about hard seasons and what can be redeemed through this season. This season can: Reassessing your goals and values Grow your prayer life Increase your dependence on God and the Holy Spirit to sustain you I talked about the 4 R's of walking with the Holy Spirit and they are: Remember: you are never alone ...

Episode 101: Accelerating Your Productivity with Cycle Syncing with Garnuu Founder Macy Maxson

Today’s episode is one that will talk about periods and girl things – listen with children at your descression (there’s nothing crazy in here, just period talk, but I want you to know incase you’ve got kids around. My guest is Garnuu founder and is passionate about helping women be the best they can be and that includes how they treat their body with feminine care. As the Founder and CEO of Garnuu, an organic feminine care company that is on a mission to create periods that don’t cramp ...

Episode 100: Your Questions Answered... Danielle interviewed by her husband, Lucas

Welcome to episode 100 of Created for This!!! (All the party emojis) Thank you for listening and encouraging this podcast over the last five years to keep it going. It's a labor of love and I'm honored that I get to speak into your life. Tune in to hear a very heartfelt interview and hear the answers to your listener-submitted questions. In this episode, I answer: What's the worst advice I've ever received What I did in my business that I no longer do now Surprise questions from m...

Episode 99: Insuring Your Small Business with Insurance Agent Lucas Roberts

Insurance for your business is a important asset. In this episode of Created for This, Danielle and her husband, Lucas, talk about the ins and outs of insurance for small businesses. As a insurance broker for businesses, Lucas is passionate about helping out business owners protect themselves.    To contact Lucas about insurance, you can email [email protected]. He would be happy to help connect you with what you need or point you in the right direction. You can also find Luca...

Episode 98: Simplify for Success

Hello, to another episode of creative for this, another year of Created for This. And you guys, we're going to talk about something that is so good for this time of year, something that has been on my mind and my heart. And that is finding a new way of looking at your goals and your plans. I want to help you break this down. I want you guys to see success.  Yes, success. You may be challenged. In this episode, I want you to come at it from an open mind, I want you to think this through i...

Episode 97: Preparing Your Body for Service with Sarah Martin

In this episode, Danielle chats with Sarah Martin. We cover: - What stewarding the body looks like. - Why stewarding your body is NOT only weight loss. - Why preparing your body for services is important. - How and why Danielle and Sarah started with FASTer Way and what they love about it.   If you want to join Faster Way through Sarah, click here. Sarah Martin is a wife, mom, author, and a Certified FASTer Way Health & Wellness Coach. She is passionate about gathering purpos...

Episode 96: Fueling Creativity with Rest, a conversation with Artist and Author Jena Holliday

Jena shares about her faith and trusting God in her artwork, and how she came to the realization of needing to rest in order to keep going and creating. This is a powerful episode with so many pieces of wisdom. Jena's Instagram A Spoonful of Faith Studio

Episode 95: Seeking Rest Amid Chronic Pain

Get the list of 5 Created Ways to Rest here. To join Make Room for Rest, my course on productivity and biblical rest, use this link and discount "getrested" for 40% off.

Episode 94: Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts with Dr. Tom Rush

Discovering your spiritual gifts is so important! In this episode of Created for This, I'm chatting with my Spiritual Gifts class professor, Dr. Rush.  We talk about: - how you can identify your gifts - what the spiritual gifts are - why rest is important for those of us in serving roles    Links from the show: Spiritual Gifts Profile Your Reasonable Service: Understanding Your Motivation for Ministry Dr. Fuller's Theological Classroom More about Dr. Rush: Dr. Tom Rush ...

Episode 93: The Danger of Hustle Culture

I've been in business for 7.5 years. One thing I've been concerned about for many of those years is hustle culture. Hustle culture is prevalent in the online business world, where long hours, pushing hard to make things happen, and striving out of your own strength are glorified and encouraged. Another concerning practice that is common is the lack of real rest. While getting pedis and manis are great, and drinking wine isn't necessarily bad, following these practices won't give you real, ...

Episode 92: Business, Abundance, and Money Mindset with Lindsey Roman

A good money mindset as a business owner is so important to growth and success. Furthermore, a biblically-based money mindset is essential for Christian business owners. Joining me to talk about this important topic is Lindsey Roman. Lindsey is a business coach, social media marketing aficionado, and photographer based out of Lawrence, Kansas. She’s one of the founders of The Heart University and she co-hosts The Heart & Hustle Podcast, a top business podcast for creative entrepreneurs. ...

Episode 91: Understanding Your Call to Stewardship

You're called to stewardship - in this episode we'll explore what that means and how to live that out. Bible verses referenced: Genesis 2:15 Matthew 25 Luke 19 1 Corinthians 9 Free modules of my class Renew Your Money Mindset can be found here. Recommended resources: *Affiliate links are present - by purchasing through the links here, a small percent will be paid to me. Thank you for supporting my family! ESV Study Bible NASB Hebrew-Greek Keyword Bible New Dictionary of...

Episode 90: The Southernish Mama on Running a Business and Raising Children with Values

Listen in on my conversation with Brooke Raybould: - Raising young men and controversy that surrounds raising kids in a social media world - Differences between formal entrepreneurship education and practical implementation - Honoring your purpose of starting your business - Running a values-based business - Faith as an anchor - A controversial reel shared by Brooke - Failure and how it can be beneficial - Brooke's new book on teaching kids values Values resource available fr...

Episode 89: Lessons to Apply This Year From Inside a 6-Figure Business

Having worked with many 6-figure business owners, there are a few lessons that can be applied to any business to help it be more successful and profitable. Remember, success is something you define - don't think that just because in the online space 6-figures is the "it" number to hit with profit that it's where you need to be. _____________________________________________ If you're looking for less stress and overwhelm, more productivity and rest in this coming year, join the Faith an...

Episode 88: 5 Ways to End Your Year Well (and Start the New Year Right)

Episode 87: Finding Clarity for Life and Business with Avery Forrest

Today's guest is Avery Forrest. Avery lives near the Gulf Coast of Alabama. She and her husband planted a church 11 years ago and they have to wild boys. Avery has been an entrepreneur for 10 years and ran a successful wedding photography business. At the end of 2019 Avery felt God leading her to something new so she trusted and followed. Avery has a business where she equips female Christian entrepreneurs for their mission in the marketplace. Clarity to Courage offers in-person retreats and...

Episode 86: What You can do to Refresh on Your Business

Activities I'm doing in my own business to make it function better: - Updating my Niche and the words that describe my business. - Looking at my goals and asking: Are they still working? What's been accomplished? Do I still want to do _____________? Examining business finances with my accountability partner. Analyzing systems to find out what's lacking and adding or improving what needs to be changed. - Looking at what in my business is working or not working. - How to find t...

Episode 86: What You can do to Refresh Your Business

Activities I'm doing in my own business to make it function better: - Updating my Niche and the words that describe my business. - Looking at my goals and asking: Are they still working? What's been accomplished? Do I still want to do _____________? Examining business finances with my accountability partner. Analyzing systems to find out what's lacking and adding or improving what needs to be changed. - Looking at what in my business is working or not working. - How to find t...

Episode 85: 5 Daily Rhythms for the Overwhelmed Mom

Episode 84: What Finding Freedom in Finances Has Cost (My Money Story)

I'm jumping in and telling you my money story. A few weeks ago I posted an episode with Melissa Whaley and her money story. We talked about how she's worked hard to share her money thoughts and attitude. Today I'm going to share my story as we're in the middle of the open cart for my new class series Renew Your Money Mindset. There's been so much that's gone into this class series. I've loved talking and learning about money mindset in the last 3 or 4 years. My first abundance challenge wa...

Episode 83: Lies Women Believe about Money and Business with Melissa Whaley

To join the email waitlist for Renew Your Money Mindset when it launches on June 14, click here. podcastrecording Danielle: [00:00:00] Hey guys. I am here with one of my BFFs, Melissa Whaley. We are going to chat about a recent life experience and change that she has gone through. But first, if you don't know her, you need to know her. So Melissa, can you tell us more about you? And then we will dive into life. Yes, ma'am well, hi, I'm Melissa. Melissa: [00:00:30] Once upon a time, I w...

Episode 82: What I've Promised Myself in Business

This show's sponsor is the devotional for Christian women business owners and entrepreneurs, Created for This. It's based on Proverbs 31 and has devotions relevant to business owning and life as a business owner. You can purchase the book at daniellemroberts.com/createdforthis.

Episode 81: Building a Thriving Product-Based Business with Vanessa Ungvarsky

Vanessa Ungvarsky of Taylor Made Cosmetics joined me for this podcast recorded for a class project. I have a deep admiration for this woman and I'm so thankful she agreed to interview with me about the backend of her product-based business. There is so much to learn from her in how she sources her business supplies and delivers an astounding array of safe, ethically sourced and made products. Her business also values inclusivity, honesty, and women's empowerment.  Taylor Made Cosmetics s...

Building a Thriving Product-Based Business with Vanessa Ungvarsky

Vanessa Ungvarsky of Taylor Made Cosmetics joined me for this podcast recorded for a class project. I have a deep admiration for this woman and I'm so thankful she agreed to interview with me about the backend of her product-based business. There is so much to learn from her in how she sources her business supplies and delivers an astounding array of safe, ethically sourced and made products. Her business also values inclusivity, honesty, and women's empowerment.  Taylor Made Cosmetics s...

Episode 80: Systems for Success with Jamie Russell

Notes coming.   For more on Jamie Russell and to learn more from her, follow her Instagram, YouTube or check out her website.

Episode 79: Why You Need to Create a Vision Statement

The lyrics for Be Thou My Vision by Audrey Assad Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art Thou my best Thought, by day or by night Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord Thou my great Father, I Thy true son Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one Riches I heed not, nor man's empty praise Thou mine Inheritance, now and always Thou and Thou only, first in m...

Episode 78: 5 Action Items for Big Growth with Stacy Tuschl

Stacy Tuschl is a Small Business Growth Coach, Best-Selling Author, and the creator of Foot Traffic Podcast & Community where she helps small business owners grow their local business Stacy started her first business at the age of 18 in her parents' backyard and turned that company into a seven-figure business she still runs today. She is a mom of 2 little girls and married to her husband Kent. In this episode, Stacy talks about how her faith influences her company values and the way that ...

Episode 77: Back to School with Ease (Tips for Success)

Notes coming soon!

Bonus: Melissa and Danielle's Favorite Christian Money Books (and our no list) with Melissa Whaley

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Episode 76: Creating a National Movement with Stephanie Flies

Steph is the Founder & Director of City Moms Blog Network (since this recording, they've changed their name to City Mom Collective); growing the network after founding its original site, Scottsdale Moms Blog, in 2009. Now living in the greater Minneapolis area, she oversees the national network by spearheading growth strategies, sales initiatives and shepherding and encouraging an ever-increasing number of moms managing individual local parenting websites. What happens when you lean into...

Episode 75: Simplifying Your Home with Jessie Pierce

Jessie Pierce is a Simplicity Strategist who focuses on empowering female dreamers to overcome the overwhelm with simple solutions and strategies for their lives and homes so they can do more of what they love and less of what they don't. She realized after graduating from college that she couldn't do everything while working full-time. She had to learn what she wanted her life to look like. After doing reading, talking with her friend and self-reflection, she realized purpose as a mindset...

Episode 74: Singing and Writing for Jesus with Jillian Jones

Jillian Jones is a recording singer and songwriter. She's been singing since she was 4, played piano and went to school for a music degree. After getting married she put music on the back burner. She spent 5-6 years away from music completely. During her second pregnancy she had a rough pregnancy with months on bedrest, two days her son was delevered healthy, she was diagnosed with a health scare and that was the catalyst for postpartum anxiety. It was during that time that Jill spent a lo...

Episode 73: Finding Herself Again, the Story of Aubrey Mathis

Aubrey Mathis is the wife of her cowboy, Robert and mom to two girls. When she is not telling stories, she is the CEO of a business that through the grace of God, the opportunity presented itself. She had the courage to yes and now she has created a life she doesn't need a vacation from. Her family is her WHY ...storytelling is her PASSION...Encouraging women who want to step into their calling and show up every day with feminine courage is her PURPOSE. What we talk about how 2018 was a ye...

Episode 72: Mentoring Well with Elisa Pulliam

With a heart to see people connected, Elisa Pulliam is a coach, author, podcaster, and speaker passionate about helping women savor life every day and cultivate a meaningful legacy. She is the founder of More to Be, a ministry devoted to helping women experience a fresh encounter with God and His Word so they may live transformed and impact this world with kingdom hope. Elisa is also the founder of It Is Well, where she helps women simplify the transition into wellness by cultivating a w...

Episode 71: The Reality About Comparison and Identity

Comparison and identity are topics that are important for us as Christians, as business owners and as women. We're going to dig into the Bible and see what it says about identity and how we can use our identity in Christ to remind ourselves who we are. This show is a continuation of show number 69, Remember Your Identity. If you haven't listened to it, I invite you to go listen now. One of the things I wrote in my devotional book, Created for This, is how powerful God's love is for you...

Episode 70: Developing Your Personal Branding with Katie Flemming

Katie Fleming is the founder of $1k Mom, a community of moms who are building businesses and raising a family, and doing both well. Weekly, she hosts the Ambitious Motherhood podcast where she dives into interviews with other moms going after their calling, both in their home and outside of their home. She is the creator of the MOM METHOD™ - the methodology to building a profitable business on "nap time hours" without sacrificing your sanity or your family life! She loves handing out permi...

Episode 69: Remember Your Identity

Identity is something that, as I've been learning more about and dwelling on identity in Christ, I've seen how important it is in the way I do everything. It impacts your business, your household, how you are with your friends and more. Let's dive into scripture. Galatians 3 - when we put on Christ, we are in Christ. When we become a Christian, it changes everything. Sanctification - we become more like Christ, we put on his identity. It defines who you are, your purpose and your calli...

Episode 68: Experiencing Hope in Mental Health

As we wrap up our focus on health and wellness this month, I'm going to share with you my story about hope through depression and suicidal thoughts. *Affiliate links present.* If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts and want to talk with someone, the suicide hotline is 1-800-273-8255 and they do have a live chat option which is https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/. If you're a veteran, you can use https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/. My story takes us back to when I was in the...

Episode 67: You Can Say Yes to Rest

I'm giving you permission to rest. Yes, you can rest. There are so many people giving us permission to hustle and work really, really hard. I love my work and I love working, but I also feel like we need to be resting. It's not something a lot of people talk about, it's not something we get permission to do very often. So, if you need permission, here it is. Mark 4:35-40 "That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” Leaving the crowd behind,...

Episode 66: A Natural Approach to Living Well with Rebekah Fedrowitz

Join Women’s Integrative Health Speaker, Writer, and Educator Rebekah Fedrowitz as we have an open dialogue about natural health, wellness, and fitness. Rebekah is passionate about helping women escape the traps of our modern approaches to health that leave them always striving for better but often feeling worse. She believes that nutrition and other natural approaches are an important part of the body’s healing process, and with the right nutrition, we all can obtain the complete health t...

Episode 65: Your Body is a Temple

I want to share with you something that's so important to us as Christian and business owners. This is not to add on another layer of things we should be doing. This is important. Please listen to this and don't feel guilty for what you are not doing. As Christians, our bodies are the temple of God. When we become Christians, that's what the Bible says. Therefore, we should take care of ourselves. It's not a trivial thing that people talk about being healthy and taking care of ourselves....

Episode 64: Pivoting as God Leads with Katie Bowling

Katie Bowling started in business by selling button earrings and her business, One Delightful Shop, has pivoted over the years as she's felt God leading different directions. Katie candidly talks about how she has listened to God as he's led her out of a business that was going really well and into something new. She's currently working on another transition and has started working on her passion - home decorating. One Delightful Creative will involve the home decorating aspect as well a...