
Cultivate What Matters
Welcome to a whole new way of doing life!
If you are ready to get unstuck, say goodbye to wasted days, and feel your life adding up to something more—then you are in the right place! The Cultivate What Matters Podcast will help you uncover what truly matters in your life and give you the tools to start acting like it today. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, lacking motivation, or simply looking for a little joy and delight, you'll find exactly what you need right here. We are so excited to walk alongside you!
Latest episodes

Oct 16, 2023 • 32min
085: The Best Is Yet to Come
In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey chat about the idea that you will die with a to-do list, and how that can inform the way we prioritize our lives and define what matters. If you are feeling like your to-do list is never ending, or if you struggle with procrastination, we hope this episode will give you a new perspective to re-evaluate your tasks and live intentionally. We are all learning, but what a joy it is to do so together! We’re so glad you’re here! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:41: What Casey is loving 06:01: What Kelley is loving 07:39: It’s PowerSheets Season! 08:45: The joys of autumn 09:41: The best is yet to come…or is it? 09:45: The dark side of nostalgia 10:18: “Capital L” Legacy 10:59: There’s no one “right” season to cultivate what matters 13:01: “These are the best years of your life!” mindset 14:50: The benefits of nostalgia 18:20: Why we don’t “YOLO” 25:26: How to know what to hold on to and when to let go 27:44: Final thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/2024-powersheets-2 — PowerSheets Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

Oct 9, 2023 • 35min
084: You'll Die With a To-Do List
In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey chat about the idea that you will die with a to-do list, and how that can inform the way we prioritize our lives and define what matters. If you are feeling like your to-do list is never ending, or if you struggle with procrastination, we hope this episode will give you a new perspective to re-evaluate your tasks and live intentionally. We are all learning, but what a joy it is to do so together! We’re so glad you’re here! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:05: What Kelley is loving 02:07: What Casey is loving 03:36: Wisdom from our grandmothers 07:00: The weight of an endless to-do list 08:02: Eat That Frog (Book) 13:45: You will die with a to-do list 19:50: How we prioritize in light of long to-do lists (Book: Traction) 20:45: Tyranny of the Urgent (Book) 22:10: A plan for meaningful productivity 22:40: Decide what’s important 24:25: Discover how your time is being spent 27:10: Budget the hours 28:15: Follow through 33:00: How PowerSheets might be able to help you! 34:30: Final thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Bible Study Fellowship: https://www.bsfinternational.org/ — Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy: https://www.amazon.com/Eat-That-Frog-Great-Procrastinating/dp/162656941X/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=322299601888&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009731&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=1880549648279262040&hvtargid=kwd-295394277340&hydadcr=22532_10344436&keywords=eat+that+frog&qid=1696443459&sr=8-1 — Traction by Gino Wickman: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=241615464178&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009731&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=6345564991961684636&hvtargid=kwd-26486993687&hydadcr=22532_10353775&keywords=traction+book&qid=1696443498&sr=8-1 — Tyranny of the Urgent by Charles Hummel: https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Urgent-Charles-Hummel/dp/087784092X — Time Tracker Worksheet: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0194/2855/files/SBS-Ideal-Weekly-Rhythms_8-5x11_0b7b31f8-66cd-47c4-8ff8-9a4de2cae17d.pdf?v=1685113923 — PowerSheets Intentional Goal Planner: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/2024-powersheets-2 — How Kelley and Casey found PowerSheets: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/083-a-whole-new-way-of-doing-life/id1446902533?i=1000629881255 — PowerSheets Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

Oct 2, 2023 • 32min
083: A whole new way of doing life
In today’s episode, Kelley and Casey chat about what led them to find Cultivate What Matters and PowerSheets, and how it has changed their lives for the better. With launch week upon us, listen in to a behind the scenes conversation of the power of living a life on purpose. You are sure to leave this conversation feeling a little more understood and a lot more encouraged to pursue what matters. We hope this conversation helps you see your goals and your own story with fresh eyes. We’re so glad you’re here! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:48: What Casey is loving 03:36: What Kelley is loving 06:44: Quarterly Book Reviews 07:40: A whole new way of doing life 08:26: Casey’s story 14:44: Kelley’s story 20:00: What Kelley is cultivating these days 22:17: What Casey is cultivating these days 27:55: A note on habits 30:00: Final thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Have ideas for topics you want covered on the Cultivate What Matters Podcast? Email us at hello@cultivatewhatmatters.com — Thera Ice Migraine Cap: https://www.amazon.com/TheraICE-Rx-Headache-Comfortable-Stretchable/dp/B082WN9NJL/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?hvadid=580642701349&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9009731&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7535065787941956139&hvtargid=kwd-1230953940426&hydadcr=25973_13487811&keywords=theraice+headache+relief+hat&qid=1695918976&sr=8-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&psc=1 — The Twelve Week Year by Brian Moran: https://www.amazon.com/12-Week-Year-Others-Months/dp/1118509234/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1695919002&sr=8-1 — 2024 PowerSheets launching 10/4/2023: Find out more here https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/ — Follow along with Kelley’s passion for children’s literature at The Bluebird Bookshelf: https://www.instagram.com/thebluebirdbookshelf/ — Write the Word Journals: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/write-the-word — PowerSheets Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PowerSheetsGroup // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

Sep 25, 2023 • 20min
082: The CLE Series | Work + Learning with Natalie Franke
In today’s episode, Kelley chats with Natalie Franke about all things Work+Learning. Natalie is an author, community builder, neuroscience nerd, and mama bear for small businesses, leading tens of thousands of independent business owners while fostering a spirit of community over competition. Natalie shares encouragement for taking your next step, whatever it may be, to live the life for which you were meant. As you listen in, we hope this conversation helps encourage you as you cultivate your own goals! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:10: Meet Natalie 04:50: Failure from fear 08:10: Going scared 11:10: The war of “should” 17:10: Tactical takeaways 18:30: Resources 19:20: Final thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Natalie Franke’s website: https://nataliefranke.com/ — Built to Belong by Natalie Franke: https://www.amazon.com/Built-Belong-Discovering-Community-Competition/dp/1546017674/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1695060521&sr=8-2 — Gutsy by Natalie Franke: https://www.amazon.com/Gutsy-Learning-Brave-Boundless-Courage/dp/1546015469/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1695060521&sr=8-1 — The Rising Tide Society: https://risingtidesociety.com/ — Natalie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliefranke/?hl=en // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

Sep 18, 2023 • 20min
081: The CLE Series | Spiritual + Personal Development with Shelby Turner and Krystal Dickson of The Daily Grace Podcast
In today’s episode, Kelley chats with Shelby Turner and Krystal Dickson, cohosts of The Daily Grace Podcast. Shelby and Krystal share encouragement for growing in your faith, persevering through challenges, and gentle words of wisdom when you feel like you’re just not enough. As you listen in, we hope this conversation helps encourage you as you cultivate your own spiritual and personal development goals! //Time Stamps// 00:00: Welcome 01:30: Meet Shelby and Krystal 04:45: Encouragement for someone struggling to feel success in their faith 05:35: Redefining success in faith 10:18: Challenges women face growing their faith 17:04: Resources 19:30: Final thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — The Daily Grace Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-grace/id1450011728?mt=2 — Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley: https://www.amazon.com/Habits-Household-Practicing-Everyday-Rhythms/dp/0310362938 —The Daily Grace Co. shop: https://thedailygraceco.com/ — The Daily Grace Co. YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDailyGraceCo — Webinars: Creating a Method for Deeper Bible Study and Bringing Jesus into Your Family’s Routines — Worthy Study: https://thedailygraceco.com/products/worthy-embracing-your-identity-in-christ?_pos=1&_sid=7868f9897&_ss=r — The Daily Grace Co. blog: https://thedailygraceco.com/blogs/the-daily-grace-blog — The Daily Grace Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailygracepodcast/ — Shelby’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shelbyraeturner/ — Krystal’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krystal__dickson/ — 2024 PowerSheets are coming! https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/collections/coming-soon // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

Sep 11, 2023 • 29min
080: The CLE Series | Health + Wellness with Kristin Schmucker and Erin Moore Coaching
Kristin Schmucker chats with Erin Moore of Erin Moore Coaching, who has a realistic and customized approach to health and wellness. They discuss starting small and pursuing progress over perfection when it comes to fitness goals, the challenges women face in health and wellness, the power of habits, and Erin's resources for achieving a healthier lifestyle.

Sep 4, 2023 • 22min
079: The CLE Series | Family with Kate Strickler of Naptime Kitchen
In today’s episode, Kelley chats with Kate Strickler of Naptime Kitchen. Kate’s down to Earth approach to family life, motherhood, meal prep, and all-the-things inspires us to give ourselves grace and pursue progress over perfection. As you listen in, we hope this conversation helps encourage you as you cultivate your family goals and define what success means to you! //Time Stamps// 00:35: Welcome 01:33: Back to school for Kate 03:31: The origin of Naptime Kitchen 09:27: Success in motherhood 14:04: What matters to you in motherhood 15:35: The challenges of motherhood 20:00: Kate’s resources 21:30: Final thoughts // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — Naptime Kitchen blog: https://naptimekitchen.com/ — Naptime Kitchen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naptimekitchen/ — The Home Reset: https://homereset.com/ — Freezer Guide: https://naptimekitchen.com/shop — Meal Plan Guide: https://naptimekitchen.com/shop // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit cultivatewhatmatters.com for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

Aug 28, 2023 • 44min
078: The CLE Series | Finances with Alaina Fingal of The Organized Money
In today’s episode, Kelley chats with financial expert Alaina Fingal of The Organized Money. Alaina shares how to overcome unwanted spending habits, what triggers emotional purchases, and gives practical and inspiring advice for those struggling to cultivate financial goals. As you listen in, we hope this conversation helps you give yourself grace as you cultivate your financial goals! // Resources Mentioned in this Episode // — How to Organize Your Life YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oe2CyOeDRh4&list=PLOllMwG3zaAe9Px67u9PRTsUb4OASGFoN — Alaina’s Website: https://www.theorganizedmoney.com/ — The Six Secrets of Money by Alaina Fingal: https://www.etsy.com/listing/634096332/the-six-secrets-of-money // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters!

Aug 21, 2023 • 18min
077: Your Cultivated Summer Series | What We're Learning About Rest (+ summer wrap-up)
It’s our final episode of our summer series! In this series, Emily, Casey, Alli, and Kelley have talked about traveling with kids, health + wellness on the go, setting routines in busy and slow seasons, developing habits when life is busy, and so much more—but today we’re sharing from the heart and answering this question: What have we learned about rest? We’re so glad to have you join us today, friends! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Welcome 01:00 - What Emily is learning about rest 03:40 - What Alli is learning about rest 06:25 - What Casey is learning about rest 08:10 - The idea of soul rest 09:30 - What Kelley is learning about rest 10:35 - What Emily is looking forward to in the season ahead 12:30 - What Alli is looking forward to in the season ahead 13:35 - What Casey is looking forward to in the season ahead 17:05 - What Kelley is looking forward to in the season ahead 18:38 - Final thoughts // Resources in this Episode // Stay tuned for launch information coming soon! The Cultivate What Matters Shop: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/ // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!

Aug 14, 2023 • 29min
076: Your Cultivated Summer Series | Helping the Kids We Love to Cultivate What Matters
In today’s episode, Emily is back chatting with Kelley about helping the kids we love to cultivate what matters. If you’ve spent any time with Emily you know this is something she’s super passionate about, and we are so excited to learn from her today. Whether wanting to help your own children, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, neighbor kids, students, or any other little ones in your life, you are sure to learn some great tips to encourage and steward them well. We’re so grateful to walk with you today! Time Stamps: 00:00 - Welcome 01:45 - What Emily is Loving 05:00 - What Kelley is Loving 06:30 - Why is helping kids cultivate what matters important? 10:18 - How do we start? 13:23 - How do we guide them? 14:11 - What do we want to model? 19:00 - How do we encourage and empower them? 25:00 - A note on why reading matters to us! 25:55 - Final thoughts // Resources in this Episode // The Cultivate What Matters Shop: https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/ Native Shoes: https://www.nativeshoes.com/jefferson-child/13100100.html Book - The Coddling of the American Mind: https://www.amazon.com/Coddling-American-Mind-Intentions-Generation/dp/0735224897 Emily’s Blog: https://emformarvelous.com/ // Connect with Us // — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters Podcast: on iOS, go to our iTunes page and click subscribe. On Android, click this podcast RSS feed link and choose your podcast app. If needed, you can copy this link directly into your favorite podcast app (like Stitcher or Overcast). Or follow us on Spotify! — We would love it if you took a few minutes to leave us an iTunes review to help spread the word about Cultivate What Matters! We want to invite more women into our conversations! — Visit Cultivate What Matters for delightful resources to help you design a more intentional life. — Subscribe to the Cultivate What Matters newsletter and receive free intentional living resources in your inbox. — Like Cultivate What Matters on Facebook. — Follow @CultivateWhatMatters on Instagram for all things Cultivate What Matters! — Engage with other PowerSheets users in our exclusive Facebook community: The PowerSheets Group! — Read the Cultivate What Matters blog for encouragement throughout the week!