Brenna Milleville, owner of popular Christian apparel company Elly and Grace, shares how a nudge from God led her away from a career in public policy to an unexpected life of entrepreneurship.
We talk about living your values, fending off copycats, and the long commutes with tear-stained cheeks that ultimately prepared her for Elly and Grace.
Brenna's all about leaps of faith and letting God lead, and you'll leave this conversation inspired to follow the tugs on your heart to see where they take you.
LISTEN IN AS WE EXPLORE:
1) how Brenna's faith guides her business, and her life (in ways that often surprise her)
2) ways to juggle parenting and working from home to show up well for both
3) the importance of relaxing routines and separation from screens
4) why she diversifies her business, and how she chooses new products
5) her best advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and what she learned from a terrible past job
LINKS + FOLLOW-UPS:
If you want to connect with Brenna, you can find her on Instagram @ellyandgrace, or shop Elly and Grace's faith-based apparel and gifts here.
We briefly mentioned Catherine Price's excellent book, How to Break Up With Your Phone. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to engage with their technology more intentionally (i.e., less mindless scrolling and the anxiety, comparison, and exhaustion that comes with it).
Note: If you purchase the book using my Amazon affiliate link above, I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you). Links are provided for your convenience and help support the podcast.
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Looking for more ways to stay grounded in the good stuff?
Visit www.groundedingood.org for Dr. Kara's book, free newsletter, curated resources, and other offerings.
Disclaimer: This podcast is educational/preventive in nature and is NOT intended to be therapy. If you have relationship or mental health concerns, you can find qualified help on sites like BetterHelp or The Gottman Referral Network.
*Thanks to Alex Grohl for the intro/outro music.
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