What if the boldest thing you could do this year is slow down?

In this episode of the Bold Living series, I sit down with Amelia—mom of four and a woman of deep faith—to talk about vision, rest, and saying yes to God in a very full season of life.

Amelia shares her word for the year—Abide—and how she’s intentionally pairing it with rest. We talk about the difference between pressure-filled resolutions and having a clear, life-giving vision, and how faith shapes the way we plan when life feels busy and uncertain.

One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is Amelia’s commitment to answer yes to whatever God asks of her this year—even when that yes feels uncomfortable. If you listened to last week’s episode, you’ll hear the connection: sometimes discomfort isn’t a warning sign—it’s an invitation to grow.

If you’re craving clarity, rest, and a deeper trust in where God is leading you, this conversation will encourage you to slow down and take the next right step.

✨ Vision on Purpose Workshop

Amelia and I are co-hosting Vision on Purpose, a relaxed, in-person brunch gathering designed to help women slow down, reflect, and move forward with intention—without pressure or resolutions.

📅 Saturday, January 24 | 10:30 AM – Morehead, KY
🎨 Vision boards, food, drinks, music, and all materials provided
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☕ And for fun…
Tired of lukewarm coffee because you can’t sit still long enough to finish it? Same 😅
We talk about it at the end of the episode—and Amelia shares the mug she swears by:
👉 Owala Travel Mug

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“You are what you eat”… but what if that goes way beyond food?

In this episode of the Bold Living series, I sit down with Jara Bauer—mom, wife, registered dietitian, and women’s coach—to talk about growth, community, and choosing uncomfortable on purpose.

Jara shares why “uncomfortable” is her word of the year, how it’s already showing up in her life, and why learning to sit with discomfort can be a sign you’re moving in the right direction. We talk about feeding ourselves well—physically, mentally, and spiritually—along with her heart behind RANT! (Random Authentic Noteworthy Thoughts), her coaching journey, and what bold living really looks like in midlife.

If you’re feeling a nudge for more but aren’t sure what your next step is, this conversation will remind you: you’re not alone, and you don’t have to have it all figured out to move forward.

✨ Vision on Purpose Workshop

Jara and I are co-hosting Vision on Purpose, a relaxed, in-person workshop designed to help women slow down, reflect, and create a vision for the season ahead—without pressure or resolutions.

📅 Friday, January 30 | 6:00 PM- Brooksville, KY
🎨 Vision boards, food, drinks, music, and all materials provided
👉 Event details & Sign Up

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In this inspiring episode of The Bold Route Podcast, I sit down with Allison Guthrie — mama of three (two with special needs), founder of Sterlyng Ash, and creator of The Balanced Mama Notebook and Resource Collection — to talk about motherhood, advocacy, and learning to create balance in the middle of chaos.

Allison’s journey began in the tech world as a software engineer, but life took an unexpected turn when her daughter Aspen was diagnosed with Down syndrome. What followed was a season of transformation — one that pushed her to step away from a career she loved, build a brand from scratch, and find purpose through helping other moms in hard places.

Through Sterlyng Ash, Allison provides beginner-friendly punch-needle embroidery kits designed to bring calm, creativity, and a sense of accomplishment to busy moms. Even more special, a portion of every bulk order goes to NICU moms, offering them a therapeutic outlet during their hospital stays — a mission rooted in her own NICU experience.

Her latest mission, The Balanced Mama Notebook, is a beautifully designed guide that helps moms process big emotions after receiving a new diagnosis for their child. With reflection prompts, grounding exercises, and gentle encouragement, it helps mothers navigate fear, overwhelm, and uncertainty — reminding them that they’re not alone and that hope still exists, even in the hardest seasons.
👉 Learn more or get your copy at balancedmama.me

In this conversation, we dive into:

• How boldness can mean advocating for your children and trusting your instincts
• The story behind Sterlyng Ash and the meaning woven into its name
• Why chaos and calm can coexist — and how balance is something we create, not find
• The heart behind The Balanced Mama Workbook, designed to help moms process new diagnoses and heavy emotions with hope and grace

In the second half of the interview, we chat about:

• Tips for traveling with children with medical needs
• Life in Monument, Colorado
• Climbing Pikes Peak
• and a fun game of Road Trip Would You Rather

If you’re a mom, entrepreneur, or anyone learning to create beauty in the middle of life’s chaos, this episode will touch your heart and remind you that being bold often starts with love.

🎧 Tune in and be encouraged to take your own bold route — one intentional step at a time.

To find Allison’s punch needle kits visit sterlyngash.com

Find The Balanced Mama Workbook at balancedmama.me

Follow along on Instagram @hey.balancedmama

***If this conversation encouraged you, share it with another mama who could use a reminder that she’s not alone.

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