Jessica sat down and had a very candid conversation about her transition from being a Makeup artist into a Biblical Beauty Coach. She talked about how when you calling shifts how you can step boldly into it!  Jessica Shakir is a Biblical Beauty Coach and Founder of The Beautiful Mind Academy, a global online community of Jesus-loving women renewing their minds with the Word of God and transforming their worlds through spiritual growth and trustworthy sisterhood!  Through Soul Care and Spiritual Leadership Coaching Programs, Guest Speaker Masterclasses, and epic In-Person Retreats, Jessica helps women understand and live out Biblical Beauty to the Glory of God!  Jessica has worked as a Celebrity Hair + Makeup Artist for 25 years with a clientele that includes Colbie Caillat, Kevin Bacon, Jane Lynch, Rachel Hunter, Grace Park, Daniel Dae Kim, The Backstreet Boys, and Eminem. She’s even more excited to get to work with women of God whom she admires including Lisa Bevere, Lisa Harper, Havilah Cunnington, Laurie Crouch, Victoria Osteen, Cece Winans, and many more.  As a TV Beauty Expert, Jessica has been regularly featured on national TV segments on shows including ABC’s FABLife and The Dr. Oz Show. She was the Key Hair and Makeup Artist for Praise and Better Together for the Trinity Broadcast Network for 5 years and has worked on set of The Talk, Steve Harvey, Wendy Williams, and America’s Next Top Model.  Jessica is wildly in love with her husband, Vincent Shakir, and she’s also passionate about encouraging single women to wait well by honoring God with a flourishing life! Vincent and Jessica just moved from Southern California to Sweet Home Alabama to build a home and open a restaurant, Bistro 17, in downtown Tuscaloosa!  Above all, Jessica delights in her relationship with Jesus, she finds joy in living a beautiful life, and desires to raise up an army of God’s daughters who are spiritually equipped and ready to lead and love others well!   Follow our guest https://instagram.com/jessicashakirbeauty?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=    https://instagram.com/thebeautifulmind_academy?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=   Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup Follow our guest Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi

Boldly stepping into your calling after a transition in your career

Welcome to 24 Carat Conversations Podcast. This Season we will be chatting about Transitions in life. Our guest is this week is Cathy Loerzel received her MA in Counseling Psychology in 2007 is the Co-Founder of The Allender Center at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology and co-author of Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Your True Calling. She has spent the last 15 years developing the theory and methodology of a popular new coaching and therapeutic approach called Story Work that moves people through their past stories of heartache to heal and discover healthier ways of being in the world.    She is a story work coach, popular speaker, writer and consultant based out of Seattle, WA where she lives with her husband, 2 little boys, 2 big dogs and 7 chickens on their urban farm.  I couldn’t think of a more appropriate person to kick off this season about transitions in life than Cathy!      Follow our guest https://www.cathyloerzel.com https://instagram.com/cathy.loerzel?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=   Don’t forget to join the Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi

Handling Transitions in Life

Seasons change in our lives and that often comes with saying goodbye to things that are great. In this episode we share our hearts with our 24 Carat family and what our next chapters hold. In the words of A.A. Milne How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.   Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage   Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi

Until Next Time

This beautiful epiode was a candid conversation with Sarah De Orlando. She moved across the world and it changed her life. Her move, although scary and uncomfortable changed her life and changed her story. Sarah de Orlando is an author, speaker, and the Chief-Hope-Giver of Sarah de Orlando Coaching, and she and her husband have a super-cute little girl, “Bug.” Sarah bravely left her structural engineering career after an experience in Poland revealed her true purpose: to live rooted in Jesus’ love and lavish it on others. Her passion is to coach women to discover and embrace their vibrant journey with the Lord so together, we may impact nations and generations for Jesus. Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi Follow our guest Sarah De Orlando www.sarahdeorlando.com Instagram https://instagram.com/sarahdeorlando?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=        

How Poland changed her story- Interview with Sarah DeOrlando

Change is never never easy, in fact it can be very uncomfortable. Rhonda talks about a big change in her life and how in the midst of the change God was reminding her to trust Him. If you are navigating change this episode will encourage you! Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi  

Navigating Change- Rhonda Velez

In this episode we discuss the writing process that Rhonda went through to publish her new devotional 24 Carat Conversations Devotional. The journey God took her on as she wrote and refining process God brough her through to emerge as pure gold Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi  

Emerging as Pure Gold- Interview with Rhonda Velez

Michelle Donnelly is the President and CEO of PlusONE Parents, a ministry devoted to helping single parents overcome overwhelm to rebuild God-empowered lives and raise up a new generation. A mother of three, Michelle is also the host of The Christian Single Moms Podcast and author of Safe Haven: A Devotional for the Abused & Abandoned, and Seen: Hope & Healing for Single Moms. Learn more about PlusONE Parents at www.plusoneparents.org Follow us on our socials at Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi  

120. Hope and Healing after Divorce- Interview with Michelle Donnelly

It is easy to say we surrender it all to you God but do we? This week we interviewed Michelle S Lazurek, she is a Multi-genre award winning author, literary agent and certified writing coach, Twelve time award winning author including a two- time Children's Book of the Year and Article of the Year award winner  We discussed the difficulties in surrendering it all to God. We had a candid discussion surrender and the difficulties around it. We know you will enjoy this episode   Follow our guest http://www.michellelazurek.com  https://instagram.com/michellelspeaks?utm_medium=copy_link Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage   Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi  

119. I Surrender All ( Sort of)- Interview with Michelle Lazurek

It is Human Trafficking Awareness month and we wanted to share our guest Tania Andre Montanez story with you. Tania Andre Montanez is an Anti-Human Trafficking Missionary and #Churchtoo Child Sexual Abuse Survivor who travels throughout the U.S. and internationally with her non-profit, "The Mavuno Project" sharing her testimony. She shares her transformational message of being a victim to a survivor and now a thriver. She has disruptively obeyed God and stepped into her purpose. Tania has been featured on TBN Salsa (Trinity Broadcasting Network) and has spoken at women conferences, non-profit organizations, schools and churches. She has been honored by Congressional Recognition sealed by the US Congress and signed by Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson. Tania has a B.A from Lee University in Ministry Leadership. She is married to Reginald and together, they own ARK Solvers (Cyber Security & Information Technology Services). They share a lifelong commitment for helping their community achieve family values, integrity, generosity, and gratitude.   Follow our guest on all her social media platforms  https://instagram.com/taniaandre_?utm_medium=copy_link https://instagram.com/taniaandre_?utm_medium=copy_link  https://instagram.com/themavunoproject?utm_medium=copy_link https://instagram.com/themavunoproject?utm_medium=copy_link  https://instagram.com/its_apenalty?utm_medium=copy_link https://instagram.com/its_apenalty?utm_medium=copy_link     Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage   Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi

118. Anti Human Trafficking - Guest Tania Andre Montanez

We are so excited to start this year out with a interview with our friend Corie Clark. Corie is a entrepreneur, founder of purpose babe and simplicity society and she helps women find their God given purpose. We asked her to be on today to talk about goals, now you all know we believe in setting goals and we want you to start your year out right. So get your pen and paper out and get ready to start setting those goals!   Follow our Guest Cori Clark https://www.instagram.com/purposebabesociety/ https://www.corieclark.com Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage   Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi

117. New Year, New Goals- Interview with Corie Clark

Last week Sunny shared Part 1 of her story, Sunny shares how God used her story to help others in their journey. Go take a listen! Connect with our guest https://www.instagram.com/sunnycain/   Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi    

116.- Religious Abuse- Part 2 with Sunny Cain

This is Part One of a Two Part Series on the Story of Sunny Cain and Spiritual Abuse. She candidly shares her story and how she has overcome and is helping others in their faith journey. Sunny Cain is a catalytic communicator who “brings the sunshine” wherever she goes.  A dynamic leader who engages people with her authenticity, humor, & courage, Sunny regularly shines light on the path to freedom, healing, and transformation. She is a speaker, health coach, and the founder and CEO of the Impact Women Movement, and her messages of hope and purpose are rallying a generation to take action. She and her husband Paul live a life of crazy adventure in Nevada with their four children and their fur baby, Gauge.  Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage   Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi

115. Spiritual Abuse- Interview with Sunny Cain

Have you ever felt like God is silent? How can we hear his voice and not question what we know what he has spoken to us. We discuss our journey with doubt and disappointments and how we can hear His voice even in ways we may not understand. Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage   Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi  

114. When God Seems Silent

What is on the other side of fear? If we allow fear to dictate our circumstances we can get stuck and become stagnant. This week we discuss how to overcome fear and what is on the other side when we step out in faith.     Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage   Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi

113. Fear- What's on the other side?

Part 2 of Divorce and the Church! Stacy shares the rest of her story and Gods incredible grace in a dark season of her life!  Stacy is a divorcee', Mom to her beautiful 25 year old daughter and mentor to women going through the divorce journey.  Raised in church and a long time believer, Stacy has a passion to help unmask the shame that women can sometimes feel in the church community when going through a divorce. We know you will enjoy Stacy’s story and her journey toward finding freedom from the shame of divorce. Stacy can be found encouraging and supporting women via her Facebook and Instagram Social Media page "Beautifully Unashamed" Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi Follow our guest on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beautifully_unashamed/

112. Divorce and the Church Part 2- Interview Stacy Green

Stacy is a divorcee', Mom to her beautiful 25 year old daughter and mentor to women going through the divorce journey.  Raised in church and a long time believer, Stacy has a passion to help unmask the shame that women can sometimes feel in the church community when going through a divorce. We know you will enjoy Stacy’s courageous journey to find freedom from the shame she felt surrounding divorce. Stacy can be found encouraging and supporting women via her Facebook and Instagram Social Media page "Beautifully Unashamed"   Follow our guest on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/beautifully_unashamed/   Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage   Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi

111. Divorce and the Church- Stacy Green Interview

Last week we tackled a tough topic of Sex and the Church, this week we dive deeper into Shellie's story! You won't want to miss Part 2 of this interview with Shellie Kennedy. Follow our Guest https://www.instagram.com/100percentcrowned/ Follow us  Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage   Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi   Follow our guest     

110. Lets Talk About Sex and the Church- Part 2 Interview with Shellie Kennedy

* This episode may not be suitable for all audiences We had the honor of interviewing Shellie Kennedy in a two part series about sex and the church. We get very honest about her story and how God redeemed it. Shellie Kennedy is a life-long Christ follower.  She has served in church ministry the majority of her adult life from young marrieds, to missions, to women's ministry, to now single women’s ministry after a tumultuous end to her 14 year marriage. Her forte is reaching the darkest, most hidden, and the least likely places to find Christians. Like serving in a strip club ministry for 6 years where they held church with girls inside of the club dressing rooms.  She also serves with Samaritan’s Purse, Franklin Graham’s organization that extends hands-and-feet aid to the hurting after natural disasters.  For Shellie knows, the darker the room, the brighter Jesus shines. With a heart for people she goes after anything standing in the way of healing. Even if it is the church and has taken a stand with other church leaders to shift the culture and divide between the pews and the pulpit.  Walking free from past bondage herself, she knows the difference in the scriptures declaring you’re free and FEELING free.  She will commit her days to helping people find that for themselves.   Follow our guest https://www.instagram.com/100percentcrowned/ Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi

109. Lets Talk About Sex and the Church Part 1- Interview with Shellie Kennedy

How do we forgive and show grace others and ourselves? Join us this week as we discuss this very important topic.   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage   Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi

108. Grace and Forgiveness

In this episode we talk to Micaela about her own life journey and  how she is passionate about helping women find their God given purpose. Micaela is a Wife, Mother, Podcaster, Faith-Filled Mujer, Founder of The Fearless Mujer Podcast and  Fearless Mujer Mentoring Program, and CEO of Fearless Mujer LLC. Micaela also attended Liberty University School of Business. Her mission is to see each Latina woman chase her big dreams and step into her God-given purpose. She dedicates her life to empowering women and to be a voice for them. We hope this episode inspires you!  Sparkle On!   Don’t Forget to join our Facebook Group  https://www.facebook.com/groups/24CaratConversationsPodcastGroup   Follow our Host Phylis Mantelli  https://www.instagram.com/phylismantelli/  https://www.facebook.com/phylismantelliauthorpage   Rhonda Velez  www.rhondavelez.com https://instagram.com/realityoflife02?igshid=1dpidv6xl9exi   Follow our guest  Micaela Deegan https://www.facebook.com/micaela.deegan https://www.instagram.com/thefearlessmujerpodcast/

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