The Brittany Wheeler Show

"Designing Success" with Suzanne Mills Winkler

About Episode Brittany sits down with her friend and mentor, Suzanne Mills Winkler, for an inspiring conversation about career, faith, family, and legacy. Suzanne shares how their mentorship began at Port City Community Church and grew into a true friendship, then walks through her journey from California art student to rising star at Mattel, where she led the Barbie team and a $160M product line. She opens up about her faith transformation, the healing of her marriage, and how the failure of her own business ultimately deepened her relationship with God. Suzanne reflects on embracing her role as a stepmom, the joy she finds in mentoring others, and the legacy of love and creativity she hopes to leave behind. She closes with fun lifestyle favorites, a peek at her mixed‑media wildlife art, and the simple daily habit that’s kept her 32‑year marriage strong. ______________________ Check out Suzanne on IG [https://www.instagram.com/millswinkler/] @millswinkler and follow along with their journey!  Chicken Salad Chick favorite restaurant @chickensaladchick [https://www.instagram.com/chickensaladchickwilmington/]  -check them out!  Inspector Gamache mystery series [https://www.gamacheseries.com/]by Louise Penny favorite book _________________________ Follow Us Tiktok [ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrittanywheelershow] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanywheelershow/]  SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrittanyWheelerShow] to our Youtube Channel!

"God Became My Father" with Perla Frias

About Episode In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with her friend Perla Frias, a mental health counselor from Wilmington, to discuss faith, healing, and overcoming life's challenges. Together, they share their experiences with father wounds, finding identity in God, and how healing transformed their views of relationships and themselves. Perla courageously opens up about surviving an abusive marriage, navigating divorce, and rebuilding her life after experiencing judgment from her church community. The conversation explores the difference between God and imperfect people, the power of relying on God's strength, and what it truly means to be an overcomer. _________________________ Check out Perla on IG and follow along with their journey! @rosie_baby_26 Pizzettas favorite restaurant @pizzettasleland  -check them out!  Crazy Love by Francis Chan favorite book _________________________ Follow Us Tiktok [ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrittanywheelershow] Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanywheelershow/] SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrittanyWheelerShow] to our Youtube Channel!

"How Rock Bottom Rebuilt Our Family" with Brittany Pennington

Show Notes About Episode In this powerful episode, Brittany Pennington opens up about childhood wounds, motherhood, addiction, faith, and the long road to healing alongside her husband, Kyle. Raised primarily by her father after her mother’s absence, Brittany reflects on struggles with worthiness, breaking generational cycles, and learning what authentic faith really looks like. She vulnerably shares the moment she walked away from Kyle during his addiction after the premature birth of their son, Isaiah — a decision that ultimately became part of both of their healing journeys. Together, they rebuilt their marriage, family, and faith from the ground up, learning how to live free from old patterns and rooted in Jesus. _________________________ Check out Brittany Pennington on IG and follow along with their journey! @mrsbritt_pennington Vigilant Hope Roasting favorite coffee shop @vigilanthoperoasting  -check them out!  Fervent [https://www.amazon.com/Risen-Motherhood-Gospel-Everyday-Moments/dp/0736976221/ref=sr_1_3_sspa?adgrpid=187377533978&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.i1c1n54y9HgHyWdHTlKYFXsGpinZGotDbJwWu-wjuJtpglAKMN5p5UXyDu3mW2jZvChMisCgyylL2rwnCIuzo-heaF4zMbCP9CdZXzliBTTpXQfAn4tO48HxIVrNfFYcTcSlUqSrJ3PsSFNwCUOB0JjoRGuIKuuQIXqeuTEtMUXzg30cKnaEfGL69J50L2H2.dQNW0X4mYxMAyYZOfw1Juv8cQLYLChlt7hYBl8aO73E&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779644457030&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9052847&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=15165040933084430243--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15165040933084430243&hvtargid=kwd-2278627236436&hydadcr=17804_13794518_2332388&keywords=risen+motherhood+books&mcid=5f53027b1399340c8e1a5523a3f769d7&qid=1779321910&sr=8-3-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1] by Priscilla Shirer favorite book  Risen Motherhood [https://www.amazon.com/Fervent-Womans-Serious-Specific-Strategic/dp/1433688670/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=186429967396&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SjtQK3tSYQyJxc11Ycp0_DUiE5_5xDuUbpKoDNYau83VbHcfBAfyjil2o4c0Ao3zG5sfWvzhflHwAb_KHzmJ3cb4AOWrc37Uj5Fy4UlbS5Uon9s6V4vKGS3QJXoK5BriAZOsk1hQ7JfanuTyVf12hr5C16TBJrIn9bjGDt2j3-XtYExvTJtap3WgUoJPnalSjoFsh7QfBhSKRc-r868pWeflpS20ovwHCrTNUq9j5xs.v_s2fDKQBW-Ga4O1vmDysl9x6GcizSP3lOP1kFsxQZ0&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779544606913&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9052847&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=9994486396909991055--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=9994486396909991055&hvtargid=kwd-121298554140&hydadcr=17809_13794547_2332311&keywords=fervent+by+priscilla+shirer&mcid=f935382c55c83d279ed83ac960a4224e&qid=1779322206&sr=8-1] by Emily A. Jensen _________________________ Follow Us Tiktok [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrittanywheelershow] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanywheelershow/] SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrittanyWheelerShow] to our Youtube Channel!

"Life on the Road, as a Family of 7"

About Episode In this episode, we sit down with an incredible couple whose story began at sea in the Merchant Marines and grew into a life full of adventure, faith, and family. What started with ocean crossings and long voyages eventually became a very different journey — raising five children while living full-time in a camper and learning how to build a strong marriage and meaningful family life along the way. They open up about the realities of living in a small space with a big family, the lessons they’ve learned about parenting faithful kids in today’s world, and how simplifying their lifestyle helped them focus on what matters most. We also talk about the challenges of balancing work, marriage, parenting, and personal growth while constantly on the move. This conversation is honest, inspiring, and full of practical wisdom for anyone trying to create a life centered around faith, family, and intentional living — even when the path looks different from everyone else’s. _________________________ Check out Jenn and Alex on IG and follow along with their journey! @days_of_hays @thealexhays @celsiusofficial -check them out!  Narnia [https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Chronicles-Narnia-C-S-Lewis/dp/0007100248/ref=sr_1_12?adgrpid=1341405573318330&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LJL9n2uCvkiUqrtRDwruaMYEcEDqe2BdR1HSTdZ_RFSsgITA146R4NX4vpiIF4ptID1LGvXfvXJf2nUsR7rAiGRNi-Dg1bga8dNNzrDW6TYwg88ELdG5evuzkScmKW977gJe2HpGlhfER32wLYHDCtKmsrC0hNEYclft3Hi-7aNtUca2nw9K6rxdmQCkYuhc2n9CdhOlgpbqteoLGPRaZMmhySQQx_jD4Tg2Ig4ksz2bjcZlIl4qA5MO0PUjaeQpeXmxw4QVuWIkdTJDFdW3ldq3qeKXQjQpKpbEcrpcxno.TrpJawgMODAIaQK7dAFIbYt6ODZ1Q89r1xAmTM4L-ow&dib_tag=se&hvadid=83838049526002&hvbmt=bb&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=80188&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=b&hvtargid=kwd-83838769957704%3Aloc-190&hydadcr=22560_13494431&keywords=narnia+graphic+novel&mcid=50d5e9cc94b63ef4824b14faec4e576a&msclkid=20442d4aca791d7c8d05474cecc21483&qid=1778788029&s=books&sr=1-12] by C.S. Lewis and Unreasonable Hospitality [https://www.amazon.com/Unreasonable-Hospitality-Remarkable-Giving-People/dp/0593418573/ref=sr_1_1?crid=136LEHQRAGZCN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.294_mCfIPZOoyGTQk1cvmqPZ3YlqwTmEqyPo8RXv-22alrajBS6s14MRSWOSoo2AVrHLQerUGtZ1woI8F9KD8SKjscEQAytfE1b1i9ryfhjiGkHbqwHbrF4oHFYlquCxIJfumVsjYayDrkVvdvObJ4dSPHMm-3qJ4RYTgp34EKQn7keS363zsJYTxkY7zSWIRTDfBiMbfBS6Ij8oE3dyC4B1yRAc9r1ELb7-trR0PzY.unsiE_xd5SrFhpeapGFWHtolPyhymz_oiahTcE8myZk&dib_tag=se&keywords=unreasonable+hospitality&qid=1778788075&s=books&sprefix=unreasonable+hospitality%2Cstripbooks%2C91&sr=1-1] by Will Guadera favorite book _________________________ Follow Us Tiktok  [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrittanywheelershow] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanywheelershow/]  SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrittanyWheelerShow] to our Youtube Channel!

Part 2: "Forward, Not Finished" with Doug Carty

About Episode In this powerful and deeply human episode, I talk with Doug Carty, a dedicated professional at Franklin Pierce University whose life changed in an instant. After a sudden and devastating accident, Doug suffered a traumatic brain injury that set him on an uncertain and difficult path. What followed was not just a medical recovery, but a test of resilience, identity, and determination. From the early days of confusion and physical struggle to the long, demanding process of rehabilitation, Doug faced challenges that would have stopped many in their tracks. But this is not just a story about hardship—it’s a story about perseverance. Through grit, support, and an unyielding mindset, Doug slowly rebuilt his life. Step by step, he pushed through setbacks, relearned what was lost, and found new strength in the process. This episode explores the realities of traumatic brain injury, the power of community, and what it truly means to keep moving forward when everything changes. Doug’s journey is a reminder that recovery isn’t linear—but with determination, it is possible. _________________________ RYZE favorite coffee brand @ryzesuperfoods  -check them out!  Last Breath: The Limits of Adventure by Peter Stark [https://www.amazon.com/Last-Breath-Limits-Adventure/dp/1417633875] favorite book _________________________ Follow Us Tiktok [ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrittanywheelershow] Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/thebrittanywheelershow/] SUBSCRIBE [https://www.youtube.com/@TheBrittanyWheelerShow] to our Youtube Channel!