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What if the gift you've been second-guessing is exactly what God told you to monetize?
In this episode of Jess Ask The Podcast, Jessica S. Smith sits down with Danita A. Scott — kingdom entrepreneur and course creation strategist — for a conversation about confidence, assignment, and what it really looks like to trust God with your gifts. Danita opens up about quitting her corporate job on her birthday, watching God grow her first email list of 200 people into a five-figure day, and the moment she asked God to stop the funnel because she was too afraid to handle what He was sending her. She also breaks down the difference between people who are loud and people who are sincere — and why the quiet, assigned ones are the ones that last.

Whether you're sitting on an idea you've been too afraid to launch, navigating the tension between being a number 2 and stepping into number one, or just trying to understand what your gift is actually worth — this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Jess Ask The Podcast is the safe space where transparency meets transformation. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

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What happens when God calls you to something you specifically told Him you didn't want?

In this episode of Jess Ask The Podcast, Magan Battle — the youngest founder of a real estate brokerage firm in Birmingham, Alabama — joins host Jessica S. Smith for a conversation that is equal parts testimony, strategy, and straight talk. Magan opens up about never wanting to be a broker, the string of divine confirmations that wouldn't let her say no, and the hardest year of her life — losing her father unexpectedly, watching her mother fight stage 4 breast cancer, and watching deal after deal fall apart, all at the same time. She talks about what it really took to build something out of grief, how COVID tripled her business before she had the systems to handle it, and why she refuses to show the highlight reel without telling you how she cried in the dark.

Whether you're navigating a calling you didn't ask for, the tension between faith and fear, or the weight of building something while your personal life is falling apart — this conversation will meet you right where you are.

In this episode:
• The Book of Joshua kept showing up — until she finally said yes to the broker's license
• Losing her father to a sudden heart attack in November 2019 and what it exposed about her business
• How COVID tripled her business overnight — and nearly broke her in the process
• Why building a team isn't just strategy — it's God's way of multiplying your impact

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Instagram: @maganbattlethebroker

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Former U.S. Senator Doug Jones joins Jess and Desiree for an honest conversation about the future of Alabama. Together they discuss education, healthcare, mental health, prisons, voting, small businesses, agriculture, and why leadership should create room for everyone at the table. Whether you're politically engaged or just trying to better understand the issues affecting your community, this episode offers thoughtful conversation centered on transparency, service, and hope for Alabama.

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What if the thing you've been avoiding is the exact thing God needs you to walk back through?
In this episode of Jess Ask The Podcast, Jessica S. Smith and Desiree sit down for a raw, Spirit-led conversation about avoidance, identity, and what it really means to get over it — not in the dismissive sense, but in the biblical one. Jessica opens up about a moment she avoided revisiting for over a year because it made her feel like she wasn't enough, and what happened when she finally went back.

Through personal testimony and the Word, this episode challenges listeners to rethink the moments they've been living in too long — and asks the harder question: what's waiting for you on the other side of getting over it?

Whether you're navigating avoidance, shame, abandonment wounds, or the quiet fear that your past is still following you, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

🎯 In this episode:
• Why we invest time and energy into moments that were never meant to last
• The definition of avoidance — and how it creates the very stress and anxiety we're praying away
• What Moses and the burning bush teach us about getting over it and going back
• How to know the difference between being released and being abandoned

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This week on Jess Ask the Podcast, Jess and Desiree welcome Steve Wilmer, entrepreneur, sales coach, and host of the 3% Mindset Podcast.

Together they discuss faith, finances, entrepreneurship, rejection, pricing, delegation, leadership, and the mindset shifts required to create lasting transformation. Steve shares practical lessons from his journey from financial hardship to business success while encouraging listeners to take ownership of their growth and embrace consistent action.

This episode is a reminder that success is often found on the other side of discipline, execution, and persistence.

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Why do we keep putting things off even when we know we should move forward?

In this episode of Jess Ask the Podcast, Jess and Desiree discuss the connection between procrastination, perfectionism, surrender, and obedience. Through personal stories and practical insight, they explore how the pursuit of perfection can keep people stuck, delay purpose, and create unnecessary pressure.

This conversation challenges listeners to release control, embrace progress, and trust God one step at a time.

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This week on Jess Ask the Podcast, Jess and Desiree have an honest conversation about the difference between conviction and condemnation.

Together, they unpack the role of the Holy Spirit, spiritual correction, shame, forgiveness, obedience, and how conviction can actually lead believers closer to healing and righteousness rather than rejection.

This episode challenges listeners to examine their relationship with God, understand the purpose of conviction, and stop allowing shame to keep them spiritually stuck.

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Healthy brotherhood can change everything.
This week on Jess Ask the Podcast, Jess and Desiree sit down with Tyler Anderson and Art Ruffin from Sharpen Up Podcast for a transparent conversation about vulnerability, masculinity, healing, accountability, and the importance of community among Black men.
The conversation explores emotional isolation, church culture, identity, transformation, and how authentic relationships can sharpen and strengthen people through every season of life.
This episode reminds us that healing was never meant to happen alone.

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What happens when rock bottom looks like a country club basement — and a way out looks like a pizza oven?

This week on Jess Ask the Podcast, Jessica sits down with George Gilliam — founder of Uncle G's Pizza in Birmingham, Alabama — for one of the most honest conversations the Safe Space has ever held. George shares his journey from growing up privileged and blind to it in Charlottesville, Virginia, through a drug addiction that took him all the way to heroin and crack cocaine, to the moment in a rehab lecture that finally broke him open. He talks about what it feels like when drugs stop working, what it cost him to tell his parents the truth, and how a move to Alabama and an obsession with sourdough became the foundation of something much bigger than food.
If you've ever carried a secret that felt too heavy to say out loud — or wondered whether your past disqualifies your purpose — this episode was made for you.

CONNECT WITH UNCLE G
UncleGsPizza.com Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn: @uncle_gs_pizza

ABOUT JESS ASK THE PODCAST Jess Ask The Podcast is where influencers, entrepreneurs, and creatives come to decompress, get real, and just ask the questions that matter. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success. Produced by BGTV Studios.

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What happens when you pray… and God doesn’t answer the way you hoped?
This week on Jess Ask the Podcast, Jessica sits down with Brad Graydon and Pastor Leslie for a deeply transparent conversation about prayer, revival, disappointment, and learning how to truly commune with God.

From building the “Fire Dome” prayer movement in Birmingham to navigating grief after losing a child, this episode explores what authentic faith looks like beyond performance.
If you’ve struggled with unanswered prayers, hearing God’s voice, or feeling disconnected spiritually, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

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Jess and Desiree dive into the weight of shame and how it keeps people stuck in cycles they were never meant to stay in. Through personal testimony and the story of the woman in John 8, they unpack the difference between confession and testimony, and how choosing freedom changes everything.

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What if you’re not being overlooked—you’re just being positioned?
Jess sits down with LaDarrius “L Hut” Hutcherson to talk about purpose, healing, community impact, and the reality of paying your dues. From feeling lost to walking in influence, this episode will challenge how you see your journey.

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Jess connects with K Boogie for a candid conversation about dating, relationships, and personal growth. Together, they explore why so many people feel stuck in today’s dating culture, what men and women may be misunderstanding about each other, and how healing, timing, and self-awareness play a role in finding the right partner.

ABOUT JESS ASK THE PODCAST
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What are you rushing for?

In this episode of Jess Ask the Podcast, Jess and Desiree unpack the tension between trusting God and trying to control outcomes. From misplaced wallets to deeper life frustrations, they explore how impatience reveals what’s really going on internally—and how waiting on God actually strengthens your faith.

This episode is for anyone struggling to slow down, trust God’s timing, and release control.

ABOUT JESS ASK THE PODCAST
Jess Ask The Podcast is where influencers, entrepreneurs, and creatives come to decompress, get real, and just ask the questions that matter. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

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Jessica S. Smith opens an honest conversation about growth, obedience, and what it really means to evolve without losing who you are. As Jess Ask the Podcast enters a new season, she reflects on the emotional side of rebranding and how God often develops us privately before expanding us publicly.

Jess and Desiree discuss why change can feel uncomfortable, how obedience stretches your capacity, and why elevation requires responsibility. This conversation is a reminder that growth isn't about becoming someone different — it's about becoming who you were always meant to be.

If you're navigating change, feeling stretched, or sensing God doing something new in your life, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

ABOUT JESS ASK THE PODCAST
Jess Ask The Podcast is where influencers, entrepreneurs, and creatives come to decompress, get real, and just ask the questions that matter. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

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Jess and Desiree dive into a powerful question many believers don't often consider: Can God trust you?

While many people focus on trusting God, this conversation shifts the perspective toward what it means to become trustworthy in the things God assigns. Through honest reflections, scripture, and personal experiences, they discuss how obedience, stewardship, and even suffering can shape spiritual maturity.

They also explore how difficult seasons may not be punishment, but preparation, and how learning God’s heart changes how we navigate challenges. If you're in a season where you're asking God for more, this episode may challenge you to ask a different question: Are you ready for what you're asking for?

This conversation will especially encourage anyone growing in faith, navigating trials, or learning what true obedience looks like.

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🎤 Connect With The Show:
Show Host Jessica S. Smith
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Show Producer Desiree Danielle
📖 Created 2 Create — Unlocking Kingdom Creativity Through Prayer
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Instagram & YouTube: @kingchosen46
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Jess Ask The Podcast is the safe space where transparency meets transformation. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

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Jess sits down with behavior analyst and entrepreneur Charity Floyd to discuss how choosing peace instead of bitterness transformed her life and career. Charity shares her journey into autism advocacy, business ownership, leadership, and trusting purpose over profit. This episode is a powerful reminder that sometimes one mindset decision can change everything.

🎙️ Connect With Our Guest:
Charity Floyd is a behavior analyst and entrepreneur dedicated to expanding access to high-quality autism services through innovative systems, businesses, and professional training programs. She equips ABA professionals with the tools, strategy, and confidence needed to grow their careers, strengthen clinical impact, and better serve families and communities. Through her work, Charity is helping reshape how autism support services are delivered by building scalable models that prioritize both excellence in care and long-term sustainability.

Connect with Charity:
Website: http://www.puzzlingpatterns.com
Website: http://www.busybeecba.com
Website: http://www.abacourselab.com
Website: http://www.playatsensorystreet.com
Instagram: @_charitfloyd

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Show Producer Desiree Danielle
📖 Created 2 Create — Unlocking Kingdom Creativity Through Prayer
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Instagram & YouTube: @kingchosen46
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She went from sexual trauma and confusion to helping believers build healthy intimacy in marriage.

Coach Tammy opens up about healing, celibacy, sexuality, and God’s design for intimacy. In this powerful episode of Jess Ask The Podcast, intimacy and relationship coach Coach Tammy joins host Jessica S. Smith for an honest, faith-centered conversation about sexuality, healing, celibacy, and navigating desire as a believer. From childhood trauma and unhealthy relationships to a 10-year celibacy journey and discovering God’s true design for intimacy in marriage, Coach Tammy shares her testimony and practical wisdom for singles and married couples alike. Together, they explore the emotional, spiritual, and physical realities of sexuality in the church — and how knowledge, healing, and discipleship can transform shame into confidence. If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, loneliness, desire, or confusion around intimacy and faith, this conversation will give you language, perspective, and hope.

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⭐ What You’ll Hear in This Episode
✔ Coach Tammy’s story of trauma, healing, and transformation
✔ Navigating celibacy and sexual desire as a believer
✔ Why “shutting down sexuality” can impact marriage
✔ The difference between intimacy, pleasure, and spiritual connection
✔ How community and discipleship shape healthy relationships
✔ Biblical perspectives on sex, conviction, and the marriage bed
✔ Practical ways singles can steward their sexuality in a healthy way

🎧 About Our Guest
Coach Tammy is an intimacy and relationship coach, author, and host of the Sex Ed for Saints podcast. She helps singles and married couples develop healthy, faith-aligned perspectives on sexuality, intimacy, and emotional connection. Through coaching, teaching, and her book Hey God, Can I?, she equips believers to experience healing and freedom in their relationships.

Connect with Coach Tammy:
Instagram: @themarriagelabllc
Website: yourmarriagelab.com
YouTube: sexedforsaintspodcast

🎙️ About Jess Ask The Podcast Jess Ask is a conversational podcast where influencers, entrepreneurs, and creatives share real stories about growth, faith, purpose, and success. Hosted by Jessica S. Smith, the show creates a safe space for honest dialogue, healing conversations, and practical insights into life.
🔔 New episodes weekly.

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Producer: Desiree Danielle
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireedanie11e

Music Producer: King Chosen
Instagram & YouTube: @kingchosen46

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She grew up on Section 8, dropped out of college at 19, and almost lost her life. Today she makes the laws. Commissioner LaShunda Scales' story has never been told like this. EPISODE DESCRIPTION Jefferson County Commissioner LaShunda Scales — known in her district as 'Mama Scales' — sits down with host Jessica S. Smith for the most personal conversation of her career. She opens up about growing up in West End Birmingham, being raised by a single mother across multiple schools, dropping out of college, a near-death experience at 19, and the moment she surrendered her life to God.
From marrying young and going back to school in her 30s with kids in tow, to earning her way into Harvard Kennedy School and building a PR firm that counted TD Jakes, Magic Johnson, and Burger King as clients — this is the story behind the fight.
She also breaks down her #SheWorks mantra, why she invests heavily in workforce development for women, and what it really means to be a woman of God in a male-dominated political arena.
If you've ever been told you started too late, came from the wrong place, or don't fit the mold — this episode is yours. WHAT YOU'LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE
* Growing up in West End Birmingham on Section 8 and food stamps * A near-death experience at 19 and a life-changing encounter with God * Going back to school as a mom in her 30s — and how a storm led to a scholarship * From Jeff State to Harvard Kennedy School: the non-traditional path to excellence * Building a PR firm from $500 with TD Jakes as her first client * Why she's known as 'Mama Scales' — and what she does when cameras aren't watching * The #SheWorks movement and her message to women entrepreneurs

ABOUT THE GUEST LaShunda Scales is a Jefferson County Commissioner representing District 6 in Birmingham, Alabama. A minister, entrepreneur, and lifelong West Side Birmingham native, she is known for her faith-driven advocacy for children, women, and underserved communities. She holds certifications from Harvard Kennedy School of Government and is the founder of a PR firm whose clients have included TD Jakes, Magic Johnson, and the Burger King Corporation.
Connect with Commissioner Scales: Instagram / Facebook: @lashundascales (search Jefferson County Commissioner LaShunda Scales)

ABOUT JESS ASK THE PODCAST Jess Ask The Podcast is where influencers, entrepreneurs, and creatives come to decompress, get real, and just ask the questions that matter. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success. Produced by BGTV Studios.

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Jessica and Desiree get honest about boundaries—why they’re necessary, why they can feel like bondage, and how pain can push us into building walls instead of healthy guardrails. Jessica opens up about repeated relationship patterns, what therapy has revealed, and the struggle of protecting your heart without shutting people out. Together, they break down what boundaries actually are, how to be proactive instead of reactive, and how discernment helps you show up as yourself without giving everyone full access. If you’ve ever asked, “Why does this keep happening to me?” this conversation is for you.
🎙️ Need a place to be reminded you're not alone? The Safe Space is for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Inside this Patreon-only community, you’ll find accountability, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to keep going when it gets hard. This isn’t just content—it’s connection. A reminder that your voice matters, your gifts have purpose, and God is still writing your story.

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Jessica S. Smith
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Show Producer:
Desiree DanielleCreated 2 Create Book
You were created to create. Explore Desiree’s new book on faith, creativity, and partnering with the Holy Spirit.Order here:Purchase Your Copy!
Website: https://www.desireedanielle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireedanie11e/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desireedanie11e

Music Producer:
@kingchosen46 on IG & YouTube
TGFAD by King Chosen streaming on:
* YouTube * Apple Music * Spotify

Jess Ask The Podcast is the safe space where transparency meets transformation. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

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Jess sits down with Joy Pittman to unpack Joseph in a way that shifts everything.

What if the destination was never the palace… but the famine? What if elevation wasn’t about validation, but positioning?

This episode challenges labels, reframes calling, and reminds you to occupy your seat wherever you’re placed. If you’ve been shrinking or questioning your assignment, this conversation will give you language — and the prayer at the end will seal it.

Share it. Review it. And let’s keep building.

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Joy Pittman
IG: @thejouyouneed

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Support the Podcast:
If you love what you hear on Jess Ask The Podcast and want to help us continue bringing you inspiring and insightful content, consider supporting us! Your contributions help us cover production costs, bring in amazing guests, and keep the podcast running smoothly.**

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Podcast Network:
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Show Host:
Jessica S. Smith
Website: https://www.jessicassmith.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicassmith
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellojessicassmith

Show Producer:
Desiree Danielle
Website: https://www.desireedanielle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireedanie11e/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desireedanie11e

Music Producer:
@kingchosen46 on IG & YouTube
TGFAD by King Chosen streaming on:
* YouTube * Apple Music * Spotify

Jess Ask The Podcast is the safe space where transparency meets transformation. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

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Jess and Desiree Danielle have an honest conversation about what it means to be “created to create” — and why your obedience still counts even when the response is quiet. Desiree shares how her new book was birthed through prayer, the fear of opinions, and the vulnerable shift from producing others to releasing her own voice. Together, they talk excellence vs. perfection, using what’s in your hands, and why God can trust you with more when you’re faithful with what you already have.

Connect With Our Guest:

Desiree Danielle is a multi-faceted creative—photographer, writer, podcast producer, licensed cosmetologist, and worship dancer—whose life and work flow at the intersection of faith and creativity. Through her words, images, and ministry, she empowers others to see their gifts as sacred assignments rather than just talents. Desiree is passionate about helping people embrace their God-given identity with boldness and obedience, reminding them that creativity is not extra—it’s embedded in their design.

Website: www.desireedanielle.com
IG: @desireedanie11e
Get your copy of the book: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=6RlKYHsxMb7HZqB1r6CRYiX49SkPTKE3lVy8zF2hs67

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The Safe Space is for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Inside this Patreon-only community, you’ll find accountability, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to keep going when it gets hard. This isn’t just content—it’s connection. A reminder that your voice matters, your gifts have purpose, and God is still writing your story.

**❤️If you're looking for a space to grow in faith and creativity with others who get it, this is it.✨ Join us in The Safe Space:➡️ patreon.com/JessAsk

Support the Podcast:
If you love what you hear on Jess Ask The Podcast and want to help us continue bringing you inspiring and insightful content, consider supporting us! Your contributions help us cover production costs, bring in amazing guests, and keep the podcast running smoothly.**

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**Thank you for your support and for being part of the Jess Ask community!

Podcast Network:
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Connect: BGTV Link**

Connect With Us:

Show Host:
Jessica S. Smith
Website: https://www.jessicassmith.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicassmith
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellojessicassmith

Show Producer:
Desiree Danielle
Website: https://www.desireedanielle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireedanie11e/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desireedanie11e

Music Producer:
@kingchosen46 on IG & YouTube
TGFAD by King Chosen streaming on:
* YouTube * Apple Music * Spotify

Jess Ask The Podcast is the safe space where transparency meets transformation. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

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This episode is about intimacy — the real kind. Jessica and Desiree discuss abstinence, shame, dating God, and learning self-intimacy in singleness. If you’ve struggled silently in this area, this conversation is for you.
🎙️ Need a place to be reminded you're not alone? The Safe Space is for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Inside this Patreon-only community, you’ll find accountability, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to keep going when it gets hard. This isn’t just content—it’s connection. A reminder that your voice matters, your gifts have purpose, and God is still writing your story.

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Support the Podcast: If you love what you hear on Jess Ask The Podcast and want to help us continue bringing you inspiring and insightful content, consider supporting us! Your contributions help us cover production costs, bring in amazing guests, and keep the podcast running smoothly.**

Ways to Support:
* Donate: You can sow a love seed by donating to our podcast. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant difference.

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* Share: Spread the word! Share our episodes with friends, family, and on your social media. Your support enables us to reach a broader audience. * Engage: Follow us on social media, leave comments, and rate our podcast on your favorite platforms. Your engagement keeps our community vibrant and growing.

**Thank you for your support and for being part of the Jess Ask community!

Podcast Network:
BGTV Studios💥BGTV is a podcast studio of united voices coming together to spread the message of Jesus Christ💥
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Connect With Us:

Show Host:
Jessica S. Smith
Website: https://www.jessicassmith.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicassmith
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellojessicassmith

Show Producer:
Desiree Danielle
Created 2 Create Book: You were created to create. Explore Desiree’s new book on faith, creativity, and partnering with the Holy Spirit. Order here: Purchase Your Copy!
Website: https://www.desireedanielle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireedanie11e/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desireedanie11e

Music Producer:
@kingchosen46 on IG & YouTube
TGFAD by King Chosen streaming on:
* YouTube * Apple Music * Spotify

Jess Ask The Podcast is the safe space where transparency meets transformation. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week.

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Warning: this episode might get slippery—because the oil showed up. Jess and Desiree sit down with Janice Coleman for a wisdom-packed conversation on seasons (dispensations), purpose-driven obedience, leadership transitions, and building structure without burning out. If you’ve been trying to figure out what God is doing in your life—or you’ve been frustrated while building—this episode will give you language, direction, and confirmation.

Connect With Our Guest:
Janice has over 30 years of stilettos-on-the-ground experience in the marketplace, helping leaders and organizations maintain relevance in this dynamic, unpredictable, and ever-changing environment to continue leading and building high-performing teams.

http://janicecoleman.com
www.linkedin.com/in/janicecoleman
🎙️ Need a place to be reminded you're not alone? The Safe Space is for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Inside this Patreon-only community, you’ll find accountability, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to keep going when it gets hard. This isn’t just content—it’s connection. A reminder that your voice matters, your gifts have purpose, and God is still writing your story.

❤️If you're looking for a space to grow in faith and creativity with others who get it, this is it.

**✨ Join us in The Safe Space:
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Support the Podcast: If you love what you hear on Jess Ask The Podcast and want to help us continue bringing you inspiring and insightful content, consider supporting us! Your contributions help us cover production costs, bring in amazing guests, and keep the podcast running smoothly.**

Ways to Support:
* Donate: You can sow a love seed by donating to our podcast. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant difference.

Donate via Cash App: $jessaskthepodcast
* Share: Spread the word! Share our episodes with friends, family, and on your social media. Your support enables us to reach a broader audience. * Engage: Follow us on social media, leave comments, and rate our podcast on your favorite platforms. Your engagement keeps our community vibrant and growing.

**Thank you for your support and for being part of the Jess Ask community!

Podcast Network:
BGTV Studios💥BGTV is a podcast studio of united voices coming together to spread the message of Jesus Christ💥
Connect: BGTV Link**

Connect With Us:

Show Host:
Jessica S. Smith
Website: https://www.jessicassmith.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicassmith
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellojessicassmith

Show Producer:
Desiree Danielle
Created 2 Create Book
You were created to create. Explore Desiree’s new book on faith, creativity, and partnering with the Holy Spirit. Order here: Purchase Your Copy!

Website: https://www.desireedanielle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireedanie11e/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desireedanie11e

Music Producer:
@kingchosen46 on IG & YouTube
TGFAD by King Chosen streaming on:
* YouTube * Apple Music * Spotify

Jess Ask The Podcast is the safe space where transparency meets transformation. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week.

JOIN THE SAFE SPACE — PATREON COMMUNITY
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Jess and Desiree break down 5 mistakes builders make starting out—from treating your assignment like a “sneaky link” to waiting on the “right time” and dishonoring what’s already in your hand. This episode is a push from idea mode to execution, with real examples of partnership, stewardship, and what it looks like to be fully persuaded about what God told you to build.
🎙️ Need a place to be reminded you're not alone? The Safe Space is for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Inside this Patreon-only community, you’ll find accountability, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to keep going when it gets hard. This isn’t just content—it’s connection. A reminder that your voice matters, your gifts have purpose, and God is still writing your story.

❤️If you're looking for a space to grow in faith and creativity with others who get it, this is it.

**✨ Join us in The Safe Space:
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Support the Podcast:
If you love what you hear on Jess Ask The Podcast and want to help us continue bringing you inspiring and insightful content, consider supporting us! Your contributions help us cover production costs, bring in amazing guests, and keep the podcast running smoothly.**

Ways to Support:
* Donate: You can sow a love seed by donating to our podcast. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant difference.

Donate via Cash App: $jessaskthepodcast
* Share: Spread the word! Share our episodes with friends, family, and on your social media. Your support enables us to reach a broader audience. * Engage: Follow us on social media, leave comments, and rate our podcast on your favorite platforms. Your engagement keeps our community vibrant and growing.

**Thank you for your support and for being part of the Jess Ask community!

Podcast Network:
BGTV Studios💥BGTV is a podcast studio of united voices coming together to spread the message of Jesus Christ💥
Connect: BGTV Link
Connect With Us:
Show Host:
Jessica S. Smith
Website: https://www.jessicassmith.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicassmith
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellojessicassmith**

Show Producer:
Desiree Danielle
Created 2 Create Book
You were created to create. Explore Desiree’s new book on faith, creativity, and partnering with the Holy Spirit.
Order here: Purchase Your Copy!
Website: https://www.desireedanielle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireedanie11e/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desireedanie11e

Music Producer:
@kingchosen46 on IG & YouTube
TGFAD by King Chosen streaming on:
* YouTube * Apple Music * Spotify

Jess Ask The Podcast is the safe space where transparency meets transformation. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week.

JOIN THE SAFE SPACE — PATREON COMMUNITY
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Building with a partner is beautiful… and frustrating. Jessica and Desiree talk about real partnership: different personalities, different communication styles, and how offense can derail the assignment if you don’t know the heart of who you’re building with. They break down “iron sharpens iron,” healing through the process, and how to stay focused on the purpose instead of the irritation.
🎙️ Need a place to be reminded you're not alone?
The Safe Space is for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Inside this Patreon-only community, you’ll find accountability, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to keep going when it gets hard. This isn’t just content—it’s connection. A reminder that your voice matters, your gifts have purpose, and God is still writing your story.

❤️If you're looking for a space to grow in faith and creativity with others who get it, this is it.
**✨ Join us in The Safe Space:
➡️patreon.com/JessAsk

Support the Podcast:
If you love what you hear on Jess Ask The Podcast and want to help us continue bringing you inspiring and insightful content, consider supporting us! Your contributions help us cover production costs, bring in amazing guests, and keep the podcast running smoothly.**

Ways to Support:
* Donate: You can sow a love seed by donating to our podcast. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant difference.

Donate via Cash App: $jessaskthepodcast
* Share: Spread the word! Share our episodes with friends, family, and on your social media. Your support enables us to reach a broader audience. * Engage: Follow us on social media, leave comments, and rate our podcast on your favorite platforms. Your engagement keeps our community vibrant and growing.

**Thank you for your support and for being part of the Jess Ask community!

Podcast Network:
BGTV Studios💥BGTV is a podcast studio of united voices coming together to spread the message of Jesus Christ💥
Connect: BGTV Link**

Connect With Us:
Show Host:
Jessica S. Smith
Website: https://www.jessicassmith.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicassmith
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellojessicassmith

Show Producer:
Desiree DanielleCreated 2 Create Book
You were created to create. Explore Desiree’s new book on faith, creativity, and partnering with the Holy Spirit.
Order here:Purchase Your Copy!
Website: https://www.desireedanielle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireedanie11e/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desireedanie11e

Music Producer:
@kingchosen46 on IG & YouTube
TGFAD by King Chosen streaming on:
* YouTube * Apple Music * Spotify

Jess Ask The Podcast is the safe space where transparency meets transformation. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week.

JOIN THE SAFE SPACE — PATREON COMMUNITY
The Safe Space is a Patreon-only community for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Biblical wisdom. Real accountability. People who get it.
➡️ Join here: patreon.com/JessAsk

SUPPORT THE PODCAST
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Dr. Dee Fomby joins Jess Ask the Podcast for an impromptu conversation, interviewing Jessica S. Smith and Desiree Danielle about identity, pressure, and what it really looks like when the mic is off. They discuss being “the strong friend,” learning to receive, singleness, finances, and the way God proves Himself as Jehovah Jireh in real time.

🎙️ Need a place to be reminded you're not alone? The Safe Space is for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Inside this Patreon-only community, you’ll find accountability, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to keep going when it gets hard. This isn’t just content—it’s connection. A reminder that your voice matters, your gifts have purpose, and God is still writing your story.

**❤️If you're looking for a space to grow in faith and creativity with others who get it, this is it.✨ Join us in The Safe Space:
➡️patreon.com/JessAsk

Support the Podcast:**

If you love what you hear on Jess Ask The Podcast and want to help us continue bringing you inspiring and insightful content, consider supporting us! Your contributions help us cover production costs, bring in amazing guests, and keep the podcast running smoothly.Ways to Support:
* Donate: You can sow a love seed by donating to our podcast. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant difference.

Donate via Cash App: $jessaskthepodcast
* Share: Spread the word! Share our episodes with friends, family, and on your social media. Your support enables us to reach a broader audience. * Engage: Follow us on social media, leave comments, and rate our podcast on your favorite platforms. Your engagement keeps our community vibrant and growing.

**Thank you for your support and for being part of the Jess Ask community!

Podcast Network:
BGTV Studios💥BGTV is a podcast studio of united voices coming together to spread the message of Jesus Christ💥
Connect: BGTV Link
Connect With Us
:Show Host:
Jessica S. Smith
Website: https://www.jessicassmith.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicassmith
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellojessicassmith**

Show Producer:
Desiree Danielle
Created 2 Create Book You were created to create. Explore Desiree’s new book on faith, creativity, and partnering with the Holy Spirit. Order here: Purchase Your Copy!
Website: https://www.desireedanielle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireedanie11e/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desireedanie11e

Music Producer:
@kingchosen46 on IG & YouTube
TGFAD by King Chosen streaming on:
* YouTube * Apple Music * Spotify

Jess Ask The Podcast is the safe space where transparency meets transformation. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week.

JOIN THE SAFE SPACE — PATREON COMMUNITY
The Safe Space is a Patreon-only community for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Biblical wisdom. Real accountability. People who get it.
➡️ Join here: patreon.com/JessAsk

SUPPORT THE PODCAST
✔ Sow a love seed via Cash App: $jessaskthepodcast
✔ Share this episode with someone who needs it
✔ Subscribe, like & comment — it helps us reach more people

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Jessica S. Smith and Desiree welcome LaDarrius Hutcherson to the Safe Space for a thoughtful conversation on therapy, identity, and purpose. LaDarrius shares how Birmingham helped shape who he is today, how therapy challenged old patterns, and what it’s like balancing personal growth while building a public platform. He also introduces his book, Bloom Where You’re Planted, unpacking the deeper meaning behind honoring your roots and recognizing that your environment may be more valuable than you once believed. If you’ve ever felt torn between leaving and staying, evolving and resting, or becoming and remembering—this episode will resonate.

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🎙️ Need a place to be reminded you're not alone? The Safe Space is for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Inside this Patreon-only community, you’ll find accountability, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to keep going when it gets hard. This isn’t just content—it’s connection. A reminder that your voice matters, your gifts have purpose, and God is still writing your story.

**❤️If you're looking for a space to grow in faith and creativity with others who get it, this is it.✨ Join us in The Safe Space:
➡️patreon.com/JessAsk

Support the Podcast:If you love what you hear on Jess Ask The Podcast and want to help us continue bringing you inspiring and insightful content, consider supporting us! Your contributions help us cover production costs, bring in amazing guests, and keep the podcast running smoothly.Ways to Support:*
Donate: You can sow a love seed by donating to our podcast. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant difference.

Donate via Cash App: $jessaskthepodcast
* Share: Spread the word! Share our episodes with friends, family, and on your social media. Your support enables us to reach a broader audience. * Engage: Follow us on social media, leave comments, and rate our podcast on your favorite platforms. Your engagement keeps our community vibrant and growing.

**Thank you for your support and for being part of the Jess Ask community!

Podcast Network:
BGTV Studios💥BGTV is a podcast studio of united voices coming together to spread the message of Jesus Christ💥
Connect: BGTV Link
Connect With Us:
Show Host:
Jessica S. Smith
Website: https://www.jessicassmith.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicassmith
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellojessicassmith**

Show Producer:
Desiree Danielle
Created 2 Create BookYou were created to create. Explore Desiree’s new book on faith, creativity, and partnering with the Holy Spirit.Order here:
Purchase Your Copy!
Website: https://www.desireedanielle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireedanie11e/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desireedanie11e

Music Producer:
@kingchosen46 on IG & YouTube
TGFAD by King Chosen streaming on:
* YouTube * Apple Music * Spotify

Jess Ask The Podcast is the safe space where transparency meets transformation. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week.

JOIN THE SAFE SPACE — PATREON COMMUNITY
The Safe Space is a Patreon-only community for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Biblical wisdom. Real accountability. People who get it.
➡️ Join here: patreon.com/JessAsk

SUPPORT THE PODCAST
✔ Sow a love seed via Cash App: $jessaskthepodcast
✔ Share this episode with someone who needs it
✔ Subscribe, like & comment — it helps us reach more people

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Are you a builder, a dreamer, or a visionary—and do you know what season you’re in?
In this episode, Desiree and I sit down with Coach JD Fomby for a real conversation about what it means to build on purpose in 2026. We talk delegation, emotional bandwidth, protecting your circle, and why “doing the work” matters more than chasing a moment.
If you’re navigating growth, leadership, entrepreneurship, ministry, or a brand you’re trying to build—this one is for you.

🎙️ Need a place to be reminded you're not alone? The Safe Space is for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Inside this Patreon-only community, you’ll find accountability, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to keep going when it gets hard. This isn’t just content—it’s connection. A reminder that your voice matters, your gifts have purpose, and God is still writing your story.

**❤️If you're looking for a space to grow in faith and creativity with others who get it, this is it.✨ Join us in The Safe Space:
➡️patreon.com/JessAsk

Support the Podcast:If you love what you hear on Jess Ask The Podcast and want to help us continue bringing you inspiring and insightful content, consider supporting us! Your contributions help us cover production costs, bring in amazing guests, and keep the podcast running smoothly.**

Ways to Support:
* Donate: You can sow a love seed by donating to our podcast. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant difference.

Donate via Cash App: $jessaskthepodcast
* Share: Spread the word! Share our episodes with friends, family, and on your social media. Your support enables us to reach a broader audience. * Engage: Follow us on social media, leave comments, and rate our podcast on your favorite platforms. Your engagement keeps our community vibrant and growing.

**Thank you for your support and for being part of the Jess Ask community!

Podcast Network:
BGTV Studios💥BGTV is a podcast studio of united voices coming together to spread the message of Jesus Christ💥
Connect: BGTV Link**

Connect With Us:

Show Host:
Jessica S. Smith
Website: https://www.jessicassmith.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicassmith
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellojessicassmith

Show Producer:
Desiree Danielle
2 Create BookYou were created to create. Explore Desiree’s new book on faith, creativity, and partnering with the Holy Spirit.
Order here:Purchase Your Copy!
Website: https://www.desireedanielle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireedanie11e/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desireedanie11e

Music Producer:
@kingchosen46 on IG & YouTube
TGFAD by King Chosen streaming on:
* YouTube * Apple Music * Spotify

Jess Ask The Podcast is the safe space where transparency meets transformation. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week.

JOIN THE SAFE SPACE — PATREON COMMUNITY
The Safe Space is a Patreon-only community for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Biblical wisdom. Real accountability. People who get it.
➡️ Join here: patreon.com/JessAsk

SUPPORT THE PODCAST
✔ Sow a love seed via Cash App: $jessaskthepodcast
✔ Share this episode with someone who needs it
✔ Subscribe, like & comment — it helps us reach more people

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Are you ready for a thought-provoking, honest conversation about building in uncomfortable places? What about trusting God’s timing and releasing shame before stepping into a new season?

Using Jeremiah 29 as our foundation, Desiree and I unpack what it really means to build, plant, and multiply—even when you’re not where you thought you’d be. This episode speaks directly to leaders, builders, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating transition, relocation, or starting over.

In this episode, we talk about:
Why obedience matters more than clarity
Building structure in unfamiliar seasons
Planting roots in places that don’t feel permanent
Releasing shame before stepping into purpose
Trusting God’s plan even when the location changes
Why community is essential to building well

This conversation is for the person who said “yes” to God—but didn’t expect the process to look like this.

🎧 New episodes of Jess Ask the Podcast drop every Thursday.
💛 If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone who’s building again.

Remember: life could be much more simple… if you just ask.
🎙️ Need a place to be reminded you're not alone?

The Safe Space is for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Inside this Patreon-only community, you’ll find accountability, biblical wisdom, and encouragement to keep going when it gets hard. This isn’t just content—it’s connection. A reminder that your voice matters, your gifts have purpose, and God is still writing your story.

**❤️If you're looking for a space to grow in faith and creativity with others who get it, this is it.✨ Join us in The Safe Space:
➡️patreon.com/JessAsk

Support the Podcast:If you love what you hear on Jess Ask The Podcast and want to help us continue bringing you inspiring and insightful content, consider supporting us! Your contributions help us cover production costs, bring in amazing guests, and keep the podcast running smoothly.Ways to Support:*
Donate: You can sow a love seed by donating to our podcast. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a significant difference.

Donate via Cash App: $jessaskthepodcast
* Share: Spread the word! Share our episodes with friends, family, and on your social media. Your support enables us to reach a broader audience. * Engage: Follow us on social media, leave comments, and rate our podcast on your favorite platforms. Your engagement keeps our community vibrant and growing.

**Thank you for your support and for being part of the Jess Ask community!

Podcast Network:
BGTV Studios💥BGTV is a podcast studio of united voices coming together to spread the message of Jesus Christ💥
Connect: BGTV Link**

Connect With Us:
Show Host:
Jessica S. Smith
Website: https://www.jessicassmith.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicassmith
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hellojessicassmith

Show Producer:
Desiree Danielle
Created 2 Create Book: You were created to create. Explore Desiree’s new book on faith, creativity, and partnering with the Holy Spirit.
Order here:Purchase Your Copy!
Website: https://www.desireedanielle.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desireedanie11e/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/desireedanie11e

Music Producer:
@kingchosen46 on IG & YouTube
TGFAD by King Chosen streaming on:
* YouTube * Apple Music * Spotify

Jess Ask The Podcast is the safe space where transparency meets transformation. Host Jessica S. Smith creates space for honest conversations about faith, purpose, personal growth, and the real journey behind success.

🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week.

JOIN THE SAFE SPACE — PATREON COMMUNITY
The Safe Space is a Patreon-only community for creators who feel unseen, misunderstood, or ready to give up. Biblical wisdom. Real accountability. People who get it.
➡️ Join here: patreon.com/JessAsk

SUPPORT THE PODCAST
✔ Sow a love seed via Cash App: $jessaskthepodcast
✔ Share this episode with someone who needs it
✔ Subscribe, like & comment — it helps us reach more people

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Jessica and her sister Kendal (Kendal Tried It) open up about divorce, co-parenting, and what it means to choose yourself without abandoning the people you love. They talk about growing up with divorced parents, breaking generational patterns, single motherhood, and how Kendal went from loctician to content creator while raising three kids.

This one is for the woman who feels unseen, overworked, and still trying to figure out who she is beyond her roles.