Real Talk with Rachel Awtrey

In this episode, Rachel sits down with Allie Weingarten, owner of True40 Studio. Allie shares about her business success, how the Lord has been a part of all of it and what it takes to just “jump right in.” If you want to follow your dreams, start your business or need a quick pump up, this is for you. We talk all things fun, what we’re loving and ways to make sure you’re listening to your body to live a “whole” lifestyle. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/22 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Mary Scott and Rachel fill in everyone on all of the new life changes. From moving into a new house, welcoming husbands home from deployment and starting new careers, they talk about it all! They also share how the Lord has been at work in the midst of all of it and they have a quick update on what you can expect from the podcast this season. Shownotes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/21 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Mary Scott talks with a new friend, Alexandra Kaval! Aly is a wife, entrepreneur and a Christian Life Coach! We talk about her journey from dealing with life’s insecurities to learning more about how God uniquely created her to live. This journey fueled her passion to become a coach, and come alongside other women who desire to learn more about themselves and the skills they need to confidently walk out the plan God has for their lives! Curious about Christian coaching? Listen in to episode 62 to hear Alexandra coach Rachel! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wedding photographer, Jessi Nichols, joins Rachel to chat about life, her thriving photography business and most importantly: rest. This episode is geared towards the do-ers, the people that thrive with todo lists and the ones that know the “busy” lifestyle well. Jessi shares bits and pieces of what she's learned over the past few years about true rest, what it looks like (practically and spiritually) and how we can practice intentional rest in our everyday lives to avoid burnout and frustration. We hope you listen and feel encouraged, convicted and excited to find new ways to rest and worship in your life! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/19 Behind the Bliss on Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Jessi Nichols on Instagram: instagram.com/jessimnichols Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Rachel and Mary Scott sit down with a friend with a powerful story. Holly Christine Hayes shares her story and journey through sex trafficking, addiction and meeting God in a public bathroom and a stolen Bible. Her story is a radical one of redemption and goes to prove, you can never be too far away for God to rescue you. Holly is an award-winning author, world-renowned recovery ministry expert, and founder + CEO of Sanctuary Project, a community of advocates bringing hope and healing to survivors of trafficking, violence, and addiction. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/18 Behind the Bliss Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast The Sanctuary Project: www.instagram.com/sanctuary_project/ Holly's Instagram: www.instagram.com/hollychristinehayes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Mary Scott talks with Courtney Wilson. Courtney Wilson is a millennial writer with a passion for leading leaders, developing dreams in this generation and helping others live out their God-given purpose. She does marketing and advertising full time along with her side passion projects. We talk about her book, It Is Written which is all about taking the Word of God to defeat the lies of the enemy. Cannot wait for you to listen! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/17 Behind The Bliss Instagram: instagram.com/behindtheblisspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Rachel sits down with David Curran, a financial wellness coach in Birmingham, AL. They talk all things "money" from spending to saving, budgets to communication and accountability. It's all here. David gets to the root of Kingdom-minded finances and what makes them different from the world's standards. If you want to set, work towards, and reach financial goals or just get a peek at financial freedom, this episode is for you. Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/16 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Mary Scott sits down her with friend Lauren Hooker. Lauren is a pastors wife, a new mom and creator and founder of Elle & Company. Elle & Company exists to help you create a stunning first impression online. Lauren loves helping other people bring their dreams of owning a business and pursuing their passions on their own terms. We talk about how finding balance in life is really not a thing, and how to prioritize what is most important. We also dive into all the fun updates Lauren is doing to her fixer upper house, and what it means to create a life giving home. Thanks for listening! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this moving episode, Rachel talks with this week's guest, Laurie Ann Kendrick about the way the Holy Spirit presents itself in our lives and how we can find wholeness, comfort and joy from knowing the Holy Spirit. Laurie Ann speaks to the heart of those that may have been wounded by parents, friends, and others and leads listeners through a process to find inner healing and freedom moving forward. You won't want to miss this! Show notes: behindtheblisspodcast.com/shownotes/14 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today’s episode, Mary Scott sits down with Terri Flannagan! Terri is a wife and mom, and while she’s had many side hustles in ministry and business consulting, her dreams and passions collided in 2018 as the Co-founder of Ember CLT, a quarterly worship gathering for women in Charlotte, NC. Terri is a people gatherer at heart, providing space for people in all her pockets to come together. She feels a deep call on her and her families life to gather people and show them gospel centered love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices