In this heartwarming episode of The Haven for Soul Care, host Brianna Headen welcomes Cathy Yoder — beloved YouTube creator, cookbook author, and mom of eight — to share her inspiring journey from accidental entrepreneur to “Queen of Air Fryers.”
What started as a simple coupon blog during a time of financial hardship transformed into a thriving multimedia platform that now helps hundreds of thousands cook smarter, eat better, and save more. Cathy opens up about navigating her husband's unexpected job loss, the chaos and joy of raising a large family, and how faith anchored her through it all.
Together, they discuss the balance of motherhood and business, the unexpected blessings that come with surrender, and how God can turn our everyday gifts into extraordinary impact. Cathy also shares practical tips for time management, self-sufficiency, and creating content that truly serves your community.
✨ In This Episode:
How a coupon blog became a content empire
Juggling faith, family, and entrepreneurship
The power of consistency and purpose-driven content
Air fryer hacks + cooking resources for busy moms
What it means to trust God when life flips the script
📚 Grab her cookbook on Amazon → https://a.co/d/1kIvpvf
📺 Watch her on YouTube → https://youtu.be/DMT3T0i9usc?si=JxE8Wdlv6ws_uuNn
🌐 Explore her platform → https://empoweredcooks.com
🧾 Free download: Internal Temperature Chart → https://empoweredcooks.com/free-internal-temp-chart
🛒 Shop budget-friendly tools → https://pineandpepper.co
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