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Episode 19: It’s What’s in the Middle that Counts with Jordan Kelley

May 12, 2021June 3, 2021by Hope H-PLeave a Comment

Episode 20: It’s What’s in the Middle that Counts with Jordan Kelley

On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope interviews her incredible friend, Jordan Kelley. Jordan is a Christian, wife, dog momma to Eli, and Army Engineer Officer. She defines inspiration as internal and external things that “encourages you to drive or reach and attain goals and aspirations.” Jordan shares how she is inspired by her mom, husband, and friend, Clara. Jordan also shares her open letter to the world where she addresses her identity, faith, and life pursuits. Her honesty and vulnerability is truly inspiring!

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Jordan shares how dual-military couples work to “compliment and compromise” with each other to attain both of their professional and personal goals (her husband, Taylor, is an Aviation Officer)
Jordan shares her goal of becoming a FA52 Officer for the Army someday
She also discusses her perspective and shares her emotional journey of being a biracial woman in America over this past year
Jordan reflects on 2020 by saying, “for some people, it was not what they wanted and for others, it was not what they expected.”
When attending a weekend art show, Jordan and her friend embraced the mantra, “art disturbs the comfortable and comforts the disturbed.”
In processing the social unrest and working on her own identity as a woman and as a biracial woman in America, Jordan shares some of the thoughts she has been writing down – her “open letter to the world.” The music attached to this reading was produced by Dion Perinon and will be debuted (officially) soon!
Jordan also shares how she feels most in her element on a run or when she is singing with her church choir
She leaves us with the quote from the Sandra Bullock movie, Hope Floats… beginnings are scary, endings are sad, but it’s what in the middle that counts [the most].

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AbbyKate Home. AbbyKate Home is a family owned business that loves sharing with you their latest home decor creations! I think Parker and I have at least 5 of her pillows (maybe 6?) and I have gifted more than I remember to friends and family! Check them out at their website, their Etsy store, Facebook, or Instagram (@pillows.by.abbykate) to see previous designs or start YOUR OWN CUSTOM DESIGN TODAY!
Lizabeth Rose Photography. Lizabeth Rose Photography is operated by Chriztine Campbell, wife, mother, and photographer serving Central Ohio and beyond. Chriztine says that her “goal and promise is to capture more than just the image, but to share your story through the art of photography. I am here to make your special moments come to life and last a lifetime.” You can check out Chriztine’s BEAUTIFUL work to see if she is the right fit for your next photo shoot, event, or special moment on her website, Facebook, and Instagram. Chriztine also partners in a specialty wedding photography business called At The Altar Photo, check out their Instagram!
Vanilla and Spruce. Vanilla and Spruce, gifts and services is a one-stop shop for wellness coaching and inspirational keepsakes. Kate Graffeo, the creator of Vanilla and Spruce is passionate in helping individuals sustain wellness to embrace their identity, express themselves authentically, and live life to the fullest of their ability. Devoted to inspiring the best version of ourselves, Kate has designed handmade gifts in her shop with a goal toward safe, non-toxic ingredients and materials that create a comfortable atmosphere for our introverted parts as well. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just curious to know what makes you individually unique? Explore her website, Facebook, and Instagram to see if you might be a good fit, or drop into the gift shop to pick out a gift for yourself or a friend.

*Disclaimer: the views and beliefs expressed in this podcast do not reflect the views or beliefs of the U.S. Army or U.S. government.

Episode 18: Who Would You Be without the Enemy’s Lies with Katie Walter (TWINspiration Part 2)

May 5, 2021June 3, 2021by Hope H-PLeave a Comment

Episode 18 (TWINspiration Part 2): Who Would You Be without the Enemy’s Lies with Katie Walter

Content Warning: The topic of miscarriage is discussed in this episode. If this is a difficult topic for you, please feel free to skip ahead at that point and practice self-care.

On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope shares a joyous conversation with Katie Walter. Katie defines inspiration as “the process through which we recognize something that we’re called or uniquely positioned to do.” Throughout this interview, Katie walks us through her personal story in the military, marriage, and motherhood. Her love and passion for all that she does is so evident! She inspires me to be the best Christian, wife, (future) mother, and soldier I can possible be. And, I know she will inspire you, too!

References

https://armed-to-the-heart.myshopify.com/Katie graduated from West Point in 2019
While at West Point, she studied Persian and did a study abroad in Tajikistan, competed on the Model United Nations Team, and was a finalist for the Rhodes, Mitchell, and Schwarzman Scholarships
Katie is the wife to Andrew and mother to Aurora (a.k.a. “Rory”)
She is an Armor Officer and should be leading a Scout Platoon at Fort Carson, Colorado in the coming months after maternity leave
Katie shares how she is inspired by her husband, being a mother, and people who have inspired her military and fitness journey
She shares how Megan Gephart of Armed to the Heart: Pregnancy and Post-Partum Coaching has inspired her to pursue her own P&PA coaching certification through Brianna Battles
Shaina Coss is another person whose story inspires Katie, especially from their time on the West Point powerlifting team together
Katie shares the verses 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 which reads, ““My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” …For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
Katie leaves us with a quote from Jen Fulwiler who asks, “Who would you be without the enemy’s lies?”

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AbbyKate Home. AbbyKate Home is a family owned business that loves sharing with you their latest home decor creations! I think Parker and I have at least 5 of her pillows (maybe 6?) and I have gifted more than I remember to friends and family! Check them out at their website, their Etsy store, Facebook, or Instagram (@pillows.by.abbykate) to see previous designs or start YOUR OWN CUSTOM DESIGN TODAY!
Lizabeth Rose Photography. Lizabeth Rose Photography is operated by Chriztine Campbell, wife, mother, and photographer serving Central Ohio and beyond. Chriztine says that her “goal and promise is to capture more than just the image, but to share your story through the art of photography. I am here to make your special moments come to life and last a lifetime.” You can check out Chriztine’s BEAUTIFUL work to see if she is the right fit for your next photo shoot, event, or special moment on her website, Facebook, and Instagram. Chriztine also partners in a specialty wedding photography business called At The Altar Photo, check out their Instagram!
Vanilla and Spruce. Vanilla and Spruce, gifts and services is a one-stop shop for wellness coaching and inspirational keepsakes. Kate Graffeo, the creator of Vanilla and Spruce is passionate in helping individuals sustain wellness to embrace their identity, express themselves authentically, and live life to the fullest of their ability. Devoted to inspiring the best version of ourselves, Kate has designed handmade gifts in her shop with a goal toward safe, non-toxic ingredients and materials that create a comfortable atmosphere for our introverted parts as well. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just curious to know what makes you individually unique? Explore her website, Facebook, and Instagram to see if you might be a good fit, or drop into the gift shop to pick out a gift for yourself or a friend.

*Disclaimer: the views and beliefs expressed in this podcast do not reflect the views or beliefs of the U.S. Army or U.S. government.

Episode 15: Treat Possibilities as Probabilities with Allie Johnson

April 14, 2021June 3, 2021by Hope H-P2 Comments

Episode 15: Treat Possibilities as Probabilities with Allie Johnson

On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope chats with her long-time friend, Allie Morgan! Allie is a breast cancer survivor and celebrating being cancer-free for a year and a half! Allie is also the author, A. J. Morgan, of The Sea Nymph. She defines inspiration as “being when something or someone changes your perspective to want to be better.” She is inspired by empowered women she reads about in her extensive collection of books and novels as well as her husband, Tyler.

References

Allie and Hope are both dog owners, and some of the pups are featured on this episode at times
Hope had the honor of being a bridesmaid in Allie’s wedding a few years back
You can purchase a copy of Allie’s book, The Sea Nymph, HERE on Amazon!
Allie describes writing through tough situations and finding inspiration and hope by putting her thoughts and ideas on paper
Allie also shares her story of journeying through breast cancer and having faith in the Lord’s plan for her life
She shared her prayer before her diagnosis: “God, I’m not going to pray for it not to be cancer. I’m just going to pray you help me through it.” This prayer helped her maintain faith in God’s plan for her life without leaving room for bitterness and resentment when she did receive her diagnosis
Allie also shares her journey with fertility and trusting in the Lord’s plan for their family
She is honest with the anger and confusion she felt after experiencing miscarriages as she also processed her grief
Allie shares lyrics from Who You Say I Am that she heard at church and really touched her heart
If you want to keep up with what Allie is reading, follow her Instagram @allie.j.morgan
Allie’s favorite quote by Charles Dickens is, “Consider nothing impossible, then treat possibilities as probabilities.”
Allie also shared the Bible verse Proverbs 16:9 with us

Sponsors for this Episode:
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AbbyKate Home. AbbyKate Home is a family owned business that loves sharing with you their latest home decor creations! I think Parker and I have at least 5 of her pillows (maybe 6?) and I have gifted more than I remember to friends and family! Check them out at their website, their Etsy store, Facebook, or Instagram (@pillows.by.abbykate) to see previous designs or start YOUR OWN CUSTOM DESIGN TODAY!
Lizabeth Rose Photography. Lizabeth Rose Photography is operated by Chriztine Campbell, wife, mother, and photographer serving Central Ohio and beyond. Chriztine says that her “goal and promise is to capture more than just the image, but to share your story through the art of photography. I am here to make your special moments come to life and last a lifetime.” You can check out Chriztine’s BEAUTIFUL work to see if she is the right fit for your next photo shoot, event, or special moment on her website, Facebook, and Instagram. Chriztine also partners in a specialty wedding photography business called At The Altar Photo, check out their Instagram!
Vanilla and Spruce. Vanilla and Spruce, gifts and services is a one-stop shop for wellness coaching and inspirational keepsakes. Kate Graffeo, the creator of Vanilla and Spruce is passionate in helping individuals sustain wellness to embrace their identity, express themselves authentically, and live life to the fullest of their ability. Devoted to inspiring the best version of ourselves, Kate has designed handmade gifts in her shop with a goal toward safe, non-toxic ingredients and materials that create a comfortable atmosphere for our introverted parts as well. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just curious to know what makes you individually unique? Explore her website, Facebook, and Instagram to see if you might be a good fit, or drop into the gift shop to pick out a gift for yourself or a friend.

*Disclaimer: the views and beliefs expressed in this podcast do not reflect the views or beliefs of the U.S. Army or U.S. government.

Episode 13: God’s Love has been Poured into Our Hearts with Ellen Dunlavey

March 31, 2021April 7, 2021by Hope H-PLeave a Comment

Episode 13: God’s Love has been Poured into Our Hearts with Ellen Dunlavey

Disclaimer: The topic of suicide is discussed during this episode. The following resources are available to you 24/7 if listening to this podcast triggers any negative thoughts or emotions. The National Suicide Helpline is 800-273-8255; the crisis text line is can be reached at TALK to 741-741; and more resources can be found HERE. Please know that you are worthy, loved, and enough!

On this episode of the You Inspire Me Podcast, Hope had the opportunity to interview her dear friend, Ellen Dunlavey. Ellen says that “when you are inspired [and] doing something you don’t feel like it’s as hard… it’s not you who is pushing yourself to do it, but it feels easy like it’s not a burden.” Ellen is inspired by so many things, including her quiet time in the Bible and her family. Ellen is a wonderful friend, a true joy, and an humble servant of God.

References

Ellen lives in our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., which has 3 electoral college votes (Hope mistakenly said 1 in the show)
She shares that she came to have a personal relationship with God during her time at American University and alongside her friend and mentor, Sarah
Right now, Ellen is doing a plan to read the Bible chronologically in a year
Ellen shared Romans 5:1-5 (ESV) with us which reads, “Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. ²Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. ³Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, ⁴and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, ⁵and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.”

Sponsors for this Episode:
This is episode is sponsored by our Platinum Sponsors!

AbbyKate Home. AbbyKate Home is a family owned business that loves sharing with you their latest home decor creations! I think Parker and I have at least 5 of her pillows (maybe 6?) and I have gifted more than I remember to friends and family! Check them out at their website, their Etsy store, Facebook, or Instagram (@pillows.by.abbykate) to see previous designs or start YOUR OWN CUSTOM DESIGN TODAY!
Lizabeth Rose Photography. Lizabeth Rose Photography is operated by Chriztine Campbell, wife, mother, and photographer serving Central Ohio and beyond. Chriztine says that her “goal and promise is to capture more than just the image, but to share your story through the art of photography. I am here to make your special moments come to life and last a lifetime.” You can check out Chriztine’s BEAUTIFUL work to see if she is the right fit for your next photo shoot, event, or special moment on her website, Facebook, and Instagram. Chriztine also partners in a specialty wedding photography business called At The Altar Photo, check out their Instagram!
Vanilla and Spruce. Vanilla and Spruce, gifts and services is a one-stop shop for wellness coaching and inspirational keepsakes. Kate Graffeo, the creator of Vanilla and Spruce is passionate in helping individuals sustain wellness to embrace their identity, express themselves authentically, and live life to the fullest of their ability. Devoted to inspiring the best version of ourselves, Kate has designed handmade gifts in her shop with a goal toward safe, non-toxic ingredients and materials that create a comfortable atmosphere for our introverted parts as well. Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just curious to know what makes you individually unique? Explore her website, Facebook, and Instagram to see if you might be a good fit, or drop into the gift shop to pick out a gift for yourself or a friend.

*Disclaimer: the views and beliefs expressed in this podcast do not reflect the views or beliefs of the U.S. Army or U.S. government.

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