The Given Hours Podcast

Goal setting with Purpose | W Talitha Koum

In this insightful episode of The Purposeful Life Podcast, Monica sits down with Christina M. Brown of Talitha Koum Coaching to uncover a God-centered approach to setting and achieving goals. Together, they explore not just how to make goals—but why we pursue them, how to align them with our identity in Christ, and how to pursue purposeful progress without burning out. Christina shares practical wisdom on: ✨ Creating goals that are grounded in faith, not fear 📌 Establishing actionable steps that lead to real progress 🙏 Staying connected to God while pursuing purpose 💡 Overcoming overwhelm, distraction, and comparison ⏳ Creating sustainable rhythms that honor both ambition and soul care This episode is perfect for anyone who’s ready to move beyond intention into implementation—with clarity, courage, and confidence in God’s direction. Whether you’re planning your year, your business, your family life, or your spiritual growth, this conversation will help you bring heaven’s purpose into everyday action. Connect with Talitha here: https://www.instagram.com/talithakoumcoaching?igsh=MWVhbGRzNDh2d2l6OA==  For more inspiring stories and a purpose-driven life, visit www.SimplicityandProductivity.com [http://www.simplicityandproductivity.com/], where you can make use of our Life of Purpose Planner. Explore our Catholic Pathways Membership to guide you on your journey and join the Holy Hour Pledge. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @simplicityandproductivity.com @monicaanyango_ God Bless You!!

How to Set Goals — and Actually Achieve Them | with Christina M. Brown

Setting goals is easy. Following through is where most people struggle. In this episode of The Purposeful Life Podcast, Monica sits down with Christina M. Brown for a practical conversation about goal setting — not just dreaming, but doing. Together, they unpack what it really takes to set meaningful goals and stay consistent long enough to see results. This episode focuses on clarity, structure, and follow-through, especially for women navigating full lives, competing priorities, and changing seasons. In this conversation, we discuss: * How to set clear, achievable goals * Breaking big goals into manageable steps * Staying consistent when motivation fades * Building simple systems that support long-term progress This episode is for anyone who’s tired of setting goals they don’t finish and ready to approach growth with intention, patience, and purpose. Press play and take notes — this is one to come back to. Connect with Christina - https://www.instagram.com/christina__m__brown?igsh=MTRrMHMxbmQ3bWtkbw==  For more inspiring stories and a purpose-driven life, visit www.SimplicityandProductivity.com [http://www.simplicityandproductivity.com/], where you can make use of our Life of Purpose Planner. Explore our Catholic Pathways Membership to guide you on your journey and join the Holy Hour Pledge. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @simplicityandproductivity.com @monicaanyango_ God Bless You!!

Organizing Your Life—Inside and Out | w/ Darlene Illig

In this episode of The Purposeful Life Podcast, Monica is joined by Darlene Illig, Catholic wife, mother, and founder of Organize You Inside & Out. Darlene brings a refreshing and deeply faith-rooted approach to home organization—one that focuses not just on tidy spaces, but on ordered hearts. Together, they talk about: * What it really means to bring God’s order into the home * Why clutter affects your peace, your prayer life, and your ability to live purposefully * Simple mindset shifts that help you move from overwhelm to clarity * How creating order in your environment opens space for grace * Practical rhythms that support a purposeful, faith-filled life This conversation is warm, grounding, and beautifully honest—an encouraging reminder that God desires peace for your home and your heart. Perfect for any Catholic woman longing for simplicity, intention, and a deeper sense of purpose in her daily life. Connect with Darlene: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0NLzP-vI8d/?igsh=NjZiM2M3MzIxNA== [https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0NLzP-vI8d/?igsh=NjZiM2M3MzIxNA==]  For more inspiring stories and a purpose-driven life, visit www.SimplicityandProductivity.com [http://www.simplicityandproductivity.com/], where you can make use of our Life of Purpose Planner. Explore our Catholic Pathways Membership to guide you on your journey and join the Holy Hour Pledge. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @simplicityandproductivity.com @monicaanyango_ God Bless You!!

Using your gifts for the glory of God with Elizabeth, Founder of Oremushomegoods

God has placed unique gifts within each of us - skills, passions, and desires meant to glorify Him and serve others.  In this episode, Monica sits down with Elizabeth, founder of Oremus Home Goods, to talk about using creativity, craftsmanship, and business as an act of worship. Together they explore how faith shapes work, how to stay rooted in prayer while building something meaningful, and what it looks like to use your talents for God’s greater glory. ✨ In this episode: * Discovering your gifts and trusting God with them * Creating from a place of prayer and peace * Balancing entrepreneurship and spiritual growth * Building a business that reflects beauty, simplicity, and faith 💛 Whether you’re a creative, a maker, or simply longing to align your work with your faith, this conversation will inspire you to see your daily labor as a form of love. 🎧 Listen now and be reminded that everything—done in love—can become a prayer. Connect with Elizabeth: https://www.instagram.com/oremushomegoods?igsh=ZnBheDR2MnM1Z3A4 For more inspiring stories and a purpose-driven life, visit www.SimplicityandProductivity.com [http://www.simplicityandproductivity.com/], where you can make use of our Life of Purpose Planner. Explore our Catholic Pathways Membership to guide you on your journey and join the Holy Hour Pledge. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @simplicityandproductivity.com @monicaanyango_ God Bless You!!

Growing a God-Centered Business with Karla Fitz, The catholic life coach

What does it really mean to grow a business with God at the center? In this episode, Monica sits down with Karla Fitz — Catholic life coach, entrepreneur, and faith mentor — to talk about building a business that flows from prayer, purpose, and peace. They explore what it looks like to invite God into your work decisions, how to overcome fear and perfectionism, and why your business can be a powerful way to serve both God and others. If you’ve ever felt torn between ambition and surrender, or wondered how to balance faith with entrepreneurship, this conversation will remind you that holiness and success aren’t opposites — they’re deeply connected when God leads the way. ✨ Listen in to be inspired to grow, serve, and create with Heaven in mind. Follow Karla: https://www.instagram.com/thecatholiclifecoach?igsh=MWJ2ODJ2YmZ2MzdxbQ== Work with Karla: https://www.karlafitz.com/ For more inspiring stories and a purpose-driven life, visit www.SimplicityandProductivity.com [http://www.simplicityandproductivity.com/], where you can make use of our Life of Purpose Planner. Explore our Catholic Pathways Membership to guide you on your journey and join the Holy Hour Pledge. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram: @simplicityandproductivity.com @monicaanyango_ God Bless You!!