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Somedays end differently then we think they will. Today's guest Drake White shares his shocking story of victory in spite of defeat. While at the height of his career, Drake shares his personal story of overcoming physical challenges and setting his mind on greater things.  You'll sure to be inspired by his vigor for life and his perseverance for knowing who he is and walking in truth.  Drake is a country music artist with a sensational sound of soul and rhythm. His undeniable soulful voice and his band, The Big Fire, have rocked stages with a unique and vivacious sound. His fervor for life and music, is unique. Married to his beautiful wife Alex, together they call Nashville home.    Follow: @drakewhitestomp Learn more: Drakewhite.com

Married for 9 years, Jonathan, a Sales Manager at a Fortune 500 company and his lovely wife Mallory, CEO of La Casa Darcy, are the proud parents of Zara (5), Stella (3), and Kingston (9 months). Jon and Mal share a common love language: good food and great company. Take a journey into 2020 as John + Mallory Darcy reflect on the changes that they walked through from job promotion, working from home, having a baby, homeschooling, and more. You'll be inspired and encouraged to know you're not the only one who has walked through some unexpected transitions. You'll also hear their perspective on all of it, and how they came through stronger then ever before. Connect with them on socials: @jonathanjdarcy and @mallorydarcy

Melanie McDaniel shares her story about unexpectedly falling in love with four children who ultimately become her own. From empty nester to grade school mom again, It's a beautiful story of selfless love, a redirected life, friendship, and never giving up.   Melanie McDaniel lives on the sunny Gulf Coast with her husband and four adopted children. She spends her free time in Nashville, the city she calls home, to spend time with her dear friends and two young adult daughters. Melanie‘s greatest passions are restoring old homes and little human hearts. instagram | @Melanie___mcdaniel

"Get out there, be uncomfortable for awhile and live."⁠⁠Longing for adventure? Join us for Episode 15 of Black + White Sofa this is one you won't want to miss! Listen in as Tanya chats with friends, Dave + Danielle Dahlke about their adventure of a lifetime! A few years ago, they packed up their whole lives (including their 4 kids) and chose to travel around the country in their RV. A full year of new experiences, new perspectives, new challenges. 

Alex Seeley is a passionate communicator and teacher of the Word. Possessing a unique ability to reveal how the Word of God is applicable to our everyday lives, Alex shares openly about how the power of God has proven real in her own life. Known for her boldness and tenacity, you’ll love the way Jesus shines through her. Born and raised in Australia, Alex served as an Executive Pastor at a church in Melbourne for nearly 20 years. Having relocated with her family to Nashville in 2012, Alex and her husband Henry, began to open their home on Tuesday nights. Their heart was for people to worship, encounter God and build genuine community in a city where people's personal and spiritual lives often succumb to the transient nature of 'life on the road'. By February 2014, their basement was filled to capacity and as a result The Belonging Co. church was born. The vision of the Belonging Co. is for people to experience Jesus in an authentic way that affects every area of their life. Encounter over entertainment, intimacy over industry and presence over presentation continues to be the mandate for the church. As Senior Pastors of the Belonging Co., Alex and Henry call Nashville home where they live with their two children, Holly and Taylor.

This week Tanya sits down with Adam Suttle, the Founder and CEO of Freedom Company, a lifestyle brand that makes premium ethically certified basics that are designed for a global impact.    Freedom Company Instagram @freedomcompany.co Facebook @freedomcompany.impact  Youtube Freedom Company  

Join us for Episode 12 of Black + White Sofa, featuring Holly Newton. Holly is a dear friend of Tanya's, as well as a writer, speaker, and founder of Exhale Women. ⁠ ⁠ In this episode, we chat about the dangers of comparison, especially as men + women living during the height of social media and realizing gratitude is the game changer. Encouraging all to put aside whatever it is that is making you compare and focusing on what you're truly grateful for -  it changes everything!⁠ ⁠ Website: https://www.hollyanewton.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollyanewton/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollynewtonofficial  Buy Holly's Book  Exhale Events: https://www.hollyanewton.com/exhale-women-events   

Country music duo The Dryes talk about the art of songwriting and their marriage. This is a pretty honest talk, folks, so sit back and get ready to laugh and cry as they give their takeaways in the gift of marriage and compromise. “Love is a risk, but you don’t experience it if you don’t step out.” The Dryes released music in 2018 and have garnered mentions from RollingStone, Billboard, American Songwriter, and CMT. Their single “War” currently has almost 4 million streams, and their performance schedule and killer new merch can be found at http://www.TheDryes.com   Apple Music | https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/the-dryes/1341527940  Spotify | https://open.spotify.c om/user/1o6dm5tgbbly9t47fyq12wbj6 Website | http://www.TheDryes.com YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDryes  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thedryes/  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/thedryes Twitter | https://twitter.com/thedryesmusic     

On this episode, I'll continue the conversation about what life looks like day-to-day juggling all the things. I mean working, groceries, cleaning, and still having healthy relationships is no small feat. I'll share a little bit about my life, although it's not perfect, it's working. I hope you find some grace for yourself, let go a little, reassess where you're at, and find the courage to readjust as needed and keep going! 

Well you're in for a treat on today's episode! My favorite humans Claire, Emma, and Daniel Hembree (my kids!!) will be sharing their perspective on our life with me as their working mom.  The real life challenges, the transitions, and how we toggled from part-time to full-time, homeschooling and public schooling. We've tried it all and still in the end these young adults of mine have turned out just fine!  Real life is not always easy, but it can be done. If you're trying to juggle working and raising great kids and you just want to hear kids still turn out great in this day and age, be inspired! Enjoy!

Do you find yourself energized watching HGTV or scrolling through endless inspiration on Pinterest? You want to make things beautiful, yet not quite sure where to begin?    In this episode of Black + White Sofa, join Tanya as she chats through practical methods to create a stunning space - from simplifying your home to incorporating statement pieces within a room. You’re sure to pick up on tip or two!     @ONXYANDALABASTER @Tanya Hembree

We all know having vision for your life is important but how practical is it to see the things that you dream of and hope for actually become a reality? This January, Tanya sat down to create her yearly vision board, putting words and images to what she was hoping for in 2020. Over the years, creating vision boards has become a practical way to brainstorm and visualize dreams while still holding them loosely. In this episode, Tanya shares about her experience of engaging dreams with both faith and action. 

This week's guest is that amazing Dawn Burns, The Nashville Mom. Lifestyle and family blogger Dawn Burns calls Nashville, Tennessee home, where she is a mother of two and wife to husband, Seth. Dawn has always had a growing love for community and an even stronger passion for families traveling to her beloved city. Striving to connect others with the happenings in Music City and all it has to offer Dawn, the face behind The Nashville Mom, has become the #1 resource for families in and around Nashville to discover the best restaurants, shops, kid-friendly activities and events in town.     Website  Instagram @thenashvillemom Facebook @thenashvillemom Twitter @thenashvillemom

A native to the dusty plains of Oklahoma, Daniel C. White is an amazing husband, father, and photographer. Since moving to Nashville over 20 years ago, he has had the opportunity to work in the music industry and non-profit world in the areas of photography, storytelling, and fundraising. Needless to say, he has seen and done so much! His passport is covered in stamps from all over the world; however, he has come to recognize that life is not always about what you are doing rather who you are doing it with…  In this episode, Daniel shares more about his journey towards living a life that balances passion, purpose, and people. His story reminds us that success means nothing unless you spend time experiencing life with those you love the most. So, join me on this episode as my friend Daniel and I talk about living a balanced, purposeful life.    Website  Instagram @danielcwhite 

Starting a business is hard stuff! Over the last few years, I've had people ask me how I started my design business. I know they're asking so they can find some quick steps on starting their own business. Join me in this episode as I  share how I got started and some key principles to starting your own business. Although my business is design focused, many of these principles are useful no matter what type of business you want to start. Sit down for a quick chat about my entrepreneur-side of life.  I hope you're inspired to start your own business!  @ONXYANDALABASTER@Tanya Hembree 

Today's episode is one you absolutely won't want to miss! Have you ever felt discouraged in your passion? We'll hear from my friend, Tommee Profitt. Tommee has emerged as one of the hottest new Artist-Producers in music having worked with artists across all genres. He has most recently worked with platinum selling Migos, NF, Fleurie, and Hunter Hayes to name a few. 2018 was a landmark production year for Tommee, garnering both a #1 pop album and #1 popsong on the Billboard top 200 charts. Hisproduction of NF’s “Let You Down” currently has over 1 billion worldwide streams and is 15x platinum. Tommee's latest success has come as a breakout Global Artist! His cover of Linkin Park’s “In The End” featuring Fleurie reached the Spotify Top 50 Viral and Apple Top 100 charts in over 20 countries, along with being the #52 most Shazamed song of 2019. Tommee’s music has had major impact in film and tv with 200 Sync Placements, including recent features on NFL, MLB, NHL, ESPN, CBS, FOX, ABC, NBC, HBO, WWE, Showtime and more. Some of his biggest placements have been: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay part 2, Will Smith’s Concussion,Mountain Dew Commercial feat. Migos, EASports Madden 16, Ghost Recon, Assasin's Creed, APEX Legends, along with tv shows The Good Doctor, Empire, 24, NCIS, Chicago P.D. and Agents of Shield.   Tommee's Website Instagram @tommeeprofitt Twitter @tommeeprofitt Facebook Tommee Profitt YouTube Tommee Profitt

Cyndi Thomson, born in the southern plains of Tifton, Georgia, is the youngest of four girls. Her love for music helped her realized by age twelve that singing was her calling.  After coming to Nashville to attend Belmont, almost overnight Cyndi went from scrubbing floors and waiting tables to holding a shiny new record deal and shortly afterward topping the country music charts.  Thomson signed with Sony-ATV Music Publishing as a songwriter, then in 2000 Capitol Records immediately signed her to a record deal after hearing her sing just three songs. She co-wrote eight of the eleven songs on her debut album My World, released on July 31, 2001. It became the best-selling debut album by a female country singer since LeAnn Rimes' album Blue was released in 1996. The album was quickly certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America after selling more than 500,000 copies. The lead-off single, "What I Really Meant to Say," spent three weeks at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) chart. It also became the only debut single by a female country singer to spend more than one week at the top of the Radio & Records country chart. Cyndi would lay it all down, walking away from the pinnacle of career to pursue a different season.  A season of true identity, of pursuing God, and raising her children while emerging with found purpose and joy. Her story is a beautiful one surrender.  Her new season is unfolding in ways she never thought was imaginable with more music and a new product line Haybelle Co.. Recently, her new product line Haybelle Co. has been seen being worn by stars like Kimberly Paisley and Lizzo to name a few. @haybelleco @cyndithomson  

Today's guest is one of my dearest friends, Ginger Ravella. Her story is globally known, awe-inspiring, and truly one that will inspire you no matter what you face.    ----more---- Ginger Gilbert Ravella is a military wife and widow, mother of five, stepmother of two, writer and international speaker.  At 36 years old, she faced the sudden tragic loss of her college-sweetheart husband in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the horrors that quickly followed.  Her personal mission now is to give hope to military families, widows, and to encourage anyone who seeks reconciliation and peace when life hurts the most. She continues to serve her nation by serving others. Hope Found by Ginger & Jim Ravella Ginger's Website 

Tanya Hembree, invites you to sit on her black + white sofa, to have "real" and fresh conversation.  You'll find inspiration to build a beautiful life at home, in business, and in relationships while hearing from some amazing people who are living a life that is beautiful and limitless.   Follow us on Instagram at @onyxandalabaster 

A leader to leaders, Tarn Cross is an energetic, engaging and compelling speaker who is passionate about helping people discover their God-given identity and purpose - equipping and empowering them to realize their greatest potential. With over 27 years of experience in ministry, Tarn has traveled the world speaking to and training leaders: from the slums of Uganda where she worked as a missionary - helping rescue and rehabilitate the most marginalized and disadvantaged of society - to halls of government where she and her husband mentored leaders in the political arena. Reaching widows, orphans, former child-soldiers and prisoners, the wealthy, well known, prominent and powerful, Tarn's dynamic message and gift to preach and teach has seen her stand on numerous platforms across the world. Her heart is anchored in championing others, and raising them up to influence the world around them. Born in New Zealand, married to Matt and mother to three children, Tarn currently resides in Nashville, Tennessee. This is one of my favorite episodes! This conversation with my close friend, Tarn Cross is going to inspire you to be BRAVE! She talks about the scary and unknown to  embrace a greater purpose. Her stories will show you that the giant's in your life are not quite as they seem. You'll see things as they are and not as they seem. Take a listen!! Check out her website: https://www.tarncross.com/