On this episode we dig into what Blessing really means and what it isn't. This conversation with Cassia Elder is filled with more than a few laughs and insight into writing processes! Cassia Elder is an author, speaker, and women’s ministry leader. It is her joy to connect with an online audience through her website and social media where she has conversations about real life, engages with Scripture, and navigates the practical application of how those two things fit together. What fills her cup most is to have these authentic conversations with women in person—to hug their necks, hear their stories, and share the truth of God’s Word. Cassia lives in Southern Indiana on a nearly-off-grid microfarm with her husband Chris, their son Asa, and a porch-sittin’ hound dog named Moonshine. Their days are spent restoring a rustic log cabin on the creek and exploring nature. Most mornings you’ll find Cassia rocking in her Grandma Phyllis’s hand-me-down glider on the back porch with a mug of coffee in her hand and a Bible in her lap. She is a nerd for God’s Word who enjoys gardening and has been passionate about crafting with words since joining the Young Author’s Club in the fourth grade. Follow Cassia on Facebook at Cassia Elder-Author or at www.cassiaelder.com

On this episode of the Out of Control Women podcast, we speak to the Creator and Founder of the SOLODATE CHALLANGE. Holly Hartman is a Life Transformation Coach. She helps to empower women to date themselves through intentional solo dating. The Solo Date Challenge helps women to Live Well, Learn & Grow, Learn to Love Themselves and Heal. Holly’s two boys and her faith have inspired her own intensive personal development journey over the past decade healing from CPTSD, Codependency, Toxic Relationships and Addiction. Holly is also a Certified Health Coach,Motivational Speaker and Certified Life, Health and Addiction Recovery Coach. She is dedicated to break the toxic cycles of her past and help others do the same. You can find out more about Holly and #solodatechallenge at www.solodatechallenge.com

This special episode is a replay of THE OUT OF CONTROL WOMEN launch event from January 16th. Our VERY special guest is Brigid Morrissey, founder & owner of THE ROOT, a co-working space located in New Albany, Indiana. Brigid shares how an idea for a school project led her to creating a space for entrepreneurs, creativity and community. Brigid shares how she is an Out of Control Woman and punched fear in the face, to press through and now launch her second co-working space. Follow Brigid at brigid_preneur on Instagram or check out therootworkspace.com

On today's episode, guest Kristy Cambron talks books, creativity, writing and shares wisdom for aspiring writers. Kristy is a passionate storyteller who travels to speak at events across the country, encouraging women to experience a deeper life in the Word through Verse Mapping. Learn more at kristycambron.com and versemapping.com

This week's episode is a conversation centered on CARE with Pastor, Speaker, Writer, Melinda Gividen. Melinda is the CARE minister and on the teaching team at Northeast Christian Church. you can find out more about Melinda at www.melindagividen.com Out of Control Women are surrendered to purpose; changing the world. Founded by Marti Jackson, she invites us in to learn and grow with some extraordinary women from around our local and global communities. Follow us at www.outofcontrolwomen.com