Girl Out of Order Podcast

"You don’t have to know it all to get started. You just have to answer the question in front of you, and then move on to the next." Keisha Watkins

n this deeply inspiring episode of Girl Out of Order, I sit down with the extraordinary Keisha Watkins — a woman who turned a crystal-clear wedding-day vision into Wrenwood Ranch, a stunning 14-acre boutique retreat in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. But this story isn’t ju...

“You weren’t designed to carry everyone and everything. You were designed to connect, contribute, and co-create.” Christine Gale

Sister, if you’ve ever whispered to yourself, “I’m just so tired of being the strong one”, this episode is your soul's deep exhale. As we push through the final quarter of the year—juggling holidays, deadlines, and demands—I’m inviting you to take a sacred pause. In this episode, I share a deeply pers...

"Your compelling life does not exist in the comfort zone—it lives on the other side of the nudge."

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, I’m speaking directly to that quiet little voice inside you—the one that’s been gently (or maybe not so gently) nudging you toward change. Whether it's in your health, your career, or your relationships, that nudge isn’t random. It’s divine guidance calling you to step out of your ...

“Dare to do that action. Dare to go for what you've been holding yourself back. Because passion never comes like a scream. It's always a whisper.” Besa Martini

I am thrilled to share this deeply meaningful episode of Girl Out of Order with you — one of the conversations I lean on the most when I think about growth, identity, grit, and what it means to get unstuck from old stories. I sit down with my coach, Master Coach Bes...

“Put a period at the end of the sentence. Evil is evil. Period.”

This week’s episode is deeply personal, raw, and filled with reflection. Originally, I had planned to bring you an inspiring conversation with my coach, Bessa Martini, but after the heartbreaking events in Utah, I felt compelled to speak directly to you from the depths of my soul. This episode is a call for unity, a reminder of our shared humanity, and a challenge to c...

"When we treat old stories like safety blankets, we forget they’re actually straight jackets—suffocating our potential and robbing us of joy."

Sisters, this one’s personal. This final episode in the Letting Go When Your Heart Wants to Hold On series may be the most important message I’ve ever shared on the Girl Out of Order podcast. We're peeling back the layers and diving into something that touches every single one ...

"Not all friendships are meant to last forever. Some are meant for a season, a reason, but not for life." Christine Gale

This episode of the Girl Out of Order podcast is one that comes straight from my heart to yours. In Episode 3 of our "Letting Go When the Heart Wants to Hold On" series, we're diving into a topic that many women avoid, yet nearly all of us face: letting go of friendships that have simply r...

“Build a vision for your life that is bigger than your fear, and watch your courage rise to meet it.”

In part two of our deeply personal series, “Letting Go When the Heart Wants to Hold On,” I’m leaning into one of the most tender, complex, and courageous conversations yet: letting go of an intimate partnership when your heart still clings to love. As a divorce attorney, a wife of nearly 32 years, and a woman who’s been doing the me...

“Letting go doesn’t mean losing them. It means trusting that the love you’ve poured into them will carry them farther than your arms ever could.”

The 1st episode in the new 4-part series, "Letting Go When Your Heart Wants to Hold On" is timely and touching. Letting your college kiddos go is gut wrenching AND a beautiful opportunity to reimagine your gorgeous life.
Over these next few episodes, we’ll explore what it rea...

"God kept me alive, and I’m going to use that gift to make a contribution on this planet."  Lauren Finkelstein

What would you do if you stood just steps away from a suicide bombing… and lived? For my friend and fellow badass leader, Lauren Finkelstein, that moment changed everything. In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Lauren shares how surviving both the Sbarro bombing in Jerusalem and the attacks of 9/11 ignited her mi...

“Agency is confronting the false narrative that says you’re not enough—and choosing to show up anyway.” – Tammy Quist

In this deeply moving and powerful episode of Girl Out of Order, I sit down with my soul sister and transformational change agent, Tammy Quist. She is not just an educational consultant; she is a catalyst for transformation with over three decades of experience in education, leadership, and team development. Tammy ha...

Hey sister, I'm back—and oh, how I've missed this space! In this deeply personal solo episode, I'm sharing where I’ve been for the past two months and what it means to intentionally cocoon during life’s wildest transitions. From unforgettable mountaintop moments with my daughters to full-blown celebratory chaos (yes, we graduated three kids in 14 hours!), I’ve been living deeply and cocooning with purpose. But now? I...

“The unexpected will arrive, sister—but it doesn’t have to break you. It can build you.”

In this deeply personal and raw conversation, I open up about something every single one of us has experienced—or will: the arrival of the unexpected. Whether it's a sudden loss, a devastating diagnosis, a dream deferred, or even something as frustrating as a surprise tax bill, life has a way of knocking us off balance. But here's the ...

“Fear screams, but truth whispers. Choose to listen to the whispers.”

I’m back after a much-needed breath, and in today’s episode, I’m diving into a topic that couldn’t be more timely: finding calm in the chaos. Life right now feels like a wild storm — uncertain news, unpredictable relationships, and just straight-up overwhelm. If you're feeling it too, you’re not alone. This episode is my heart-to-heart gift to you — a moment ...

"You are allowed to disappoint someone else before you betray your beautiful self."  Me :)

Spring is blooming, and so is your calendar—and if you’re anything like me, you’ve looked at your upcoming schedule and thought, “What the heck… how am I going to do it all?” This episode is a soul-centered pep talk and a practical strategy session rolled into one. Whether you’re a mom juggling end-of-year madness, a woman navigating...

"You'll never know what you're truly made of if you stay in a situation that forces you to dim your light."  Kara Vaval - Laptop Lawyer Lifestyle

Have you ever felt stuck in a life that no longer fits who you are? In this powerful episode, I sit down with the unstoppable Kara Vaval—lawyer, coach, author, and unapologetic powerhouse—who shares her journey from heartbreak and struggle to building a life of abundanc...

"When you're feeling like you want to quit, like you don’t know why you keep going—go back to your why. Because what you focus on gets bigger, and your purpose will always bring you back home."  Christine Gale - Girl Out of Order

WOW. We made it, my friends! 100 episodes! I am feeling ALL the feels right now—excitement, pride, gratitude, and just sheer amazement at this journey. Nearly 4 years in the making, this mile...

“Your compelling, beautiful, exciting life is waiting right on the other side of the nudge.” Christine D. Gale

We’re one episode away from 100, and I am fired up! 🎉 In this milestone moment, we’re diving into something I know for sure: we cannot ignore the nudge. You know the one—the whisper, the tug on your heart, that feeling in your gut telling you there's more. But too often, we push it aside, rationalize it away, and stay...

"The only way you can guarantee failure is to quit. But you, sister? You are a Girl Out of Order. You are not a quitter. The world needs what only you can provide."

I cannot believe we are closing in on 100 episodes of Girl Out of Order! This journey has been nothing short of incredible, and as I reflect on the past few years, I’ve been feeling all the feels—nostalgia, gratitude, and a deep sense of purpose. But I’ve also ...