Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

Farewell Mary Scott ❤️ In today’s episode, Mary Scott and Rachel sit down to process life and the news of Mary Scott stepping away from Behind the Bliss. Mary Scott shares about the redirection God placed on her heart while sharing her prayers and excitement for Rachel as Behind the Bliss carries on in her absence. To read more from Mary Scott about this, head to today's show notes at behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/61 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Bria Randal, a recent grad now living in DC. Bria touches on social justice topics that we all need to know, speaks to those that are brokenhearted about where our world/nation is today and calls out the hope that's present in the midst of it all. Being a recent graduate from Auburn, her sorority's president and settling in DC, Bria has tons to share about recruitment and post-grad transition. Show notes: http://behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/60 BTB Instagram: http://instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Bria's Instagram: http://instagram.com/_briarandal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode with Emily Landers, CEO of Flight Social Media, is dedicated to those who have a dream job but need a little boost getting there. Let's be honest, that's all of us. Whether that's self-employment or working on a larger team, it's all here for you. She shares her secrets to (not-so-cringey) networking, the purpose of networking and how to do it well. In addition, she shares her story on how it all worked out. Emily story is important, inspiring and so practical for those of us waiting to take the "next step" in our career. Show notes: http://behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/59 50% off + free 7-day trial for Honeybook: http://share.honeybook.com/h9ZHf BTB Instagram: http://instagram.com/behindthebliss Emily on Instagram: http://instagram.com/emilylanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, author Katrina McCain talks through her journey overcoming perfectionism, surrendering her "goodness" to the Lord and encouraging others to do the same. We're all struggling with sin and are in need of Jesus to bring us back to the Father and can only rely on His goodness, not our own. Katrina left us inspired, so on fire and excited to share this message with everyone. Show notes: http://behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/58 Katrina on Instagram: http://instagram.com/_katrinakatrina_ BTB on Instagram: http://instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel and Mary Scott sit down with Jordan, Able's Fashion Director, to unravel the idea of slow and ethical fashion. Why does it matter? How can we help? Where do I start? All of these questions, and more, are answered in today's episode. Jordan pushes the idea of "progress over perfection" and how to make your next step in creating an ethical wardrobe. She shares next season's trends, her favorites in the fashion world and a few other fashion secrets with us in this episode. You can use the code BLISS15 for 15% off your first ABLE purchase (limited one use per customer). Click this link with the discount auto-applied to your cart https://www.livefashionable.com/discount/BLISS15. Show notes: http://www.behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/57 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel and Heather chat about motherhood and the parts about it people might not have told you about. Regardless if you're a new mother, aspiring mother or a woman who is trying to live in health, this episode is for you. Lots of nuggets were dropped about the need for community, soul vs. spirit and a few things that Heather would have wanted to know before her motherhood journey. If you’re someone that needs a pep in their step or is going through a new season, this episode is for you! Show notes: http://www.behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/56 BTB Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Heather's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mylifewellloved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel dives into strategic conversation with Madison Whiteneck, a virtual assistant with lots of tricks up her sleeves. Madison shares her knowledge on the need for excellence, how to implement routines into your every day and why it’s so important. They chat all things “discipline” and unwrap this idea that discipline creates freedom. If you’re a business owner, have an idea for your next entrepreneurial move or just have a dream that needs a little structure, this episode is for you! Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/55 BTB on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Mary Scott and Rachel join listeners live in Birmingham, Alabama at the first ever BTB Live! They chat all things podcast, how they met, how they got started, encourage those who have a dream pressed on their heart and of course, lots of giggles and never shared funny stories along the way. We have learned so much through this process, but there’s one thing we know for sure — we have the BEST community of listeners ever. People drove to Birmingham from Mississippi to Florida to Tennessee to spend their night with us. For that, we are truly grateful. One of the best takeaways from meeting our people in person was finally placing an audience we’ve never seen with real faces. Faces of women who instantly felt like our best friends. There was nothing like it. show notes: http://www.behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/54 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Mary Scott and Rachel sit down with Jordan Lee Dooley. Jordan is a wife, an entrepreneur, a podcaster a new bestselling author of “Own Your Everyday: Overcome the Pressure to Prove and Show Up For What You Were Made To Do.” Jordan is on a mission to equip and encourage the multi-passionate woman as they navigate what to do with their big dreams and desires. We talk about everything from making time for your passions to identifying your genius zone, and how to filter through all the #GirlBoss messages in our culture today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, Mary Scott has a conversation with Phylicia Masonheimer about why women need theology. Phylicia is an author and speaker teaching women how to discern what is true, discuss the deep stuff, and accomplish God's will for their specific lives. This is a crucial topic for women in today's culture, and we hope it encourages you immensely in your walk with the Lord. Show notes: https://www.behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/52 BTB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast/ Phylicia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phyliciamasonheimer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices