Grounded, a podcast by Inspiring Thyme

Today I interview 12 very bright 5th grade students along with their teacher sponsor, Mrs. Wackerly, from Sunflower Elementary School in Andover, KS.This group is very special to me because our son was asked to be part of this club and I have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the kids and their parents. Do you think your kids school could learn from this club's hard work? Take a listen and leave your comments! Timestamp:      :10 - Meet Mrs. Wackerly, teacher sponsor at Sunflower Elementary  3:10  Meet Joelle, Molly, Kenleigh, and Reese  7:32  Meet Gavin, Creighton, Dylan, and Auggie13:56  Meet Maddie, Alice, Ryan, and Christopher  Mrs. Wackerly Questions: How did the entrepreneur club start? Who did you speak with in Andover school district or to school to get the ball rolling? How did you select the kids for your pilot program year?  Kids Questions: Were you more drawn to the business side or the creative side of the process (did ya like the money or creating t-shirts and logos)?  What has been the most rewarding part of creating the business? (talking to friends in the morning, being a leader, taking money to Ronald McDonald house...)  How do you like being a leader at your school? Do you think others watch how you act and look up to you? Follow me on FB and IG @InspiringThyme and @AmberCardRealtorDon't forget to like and subscribe on YouTube - Share with your friends and family!

Welcome to Grounded a podcast by Inspiring Thyme. With February right around the corner, I thought it would be nice to share some self love practices I do daily.We are talking shampoosMakeup colorsMoisturizersAnd lots moreThese simple steps, if done with intention, will make you feel like you are loving on yourself in a whole new way.Follow me on IG and FB @InspiringThymeDon't forget to subscribe to your favorite podcast search engine to this channel!

"It's time to develop a personal style- something lasting, beautiful and unique. Bonus that your style is good for the environment too."Timestamp2:17  Home Libraries2:52  Patterns3:59  Textures5:00  CURATE your style6:00 Natural Elements- blonde woods - warm beiges, browns, blues and greens7:37 Biophilic design - emphasis on calm environment, natural lighting and ventilation 8:37 Bold colors - 60's and 70's9:12  Evergreen Fog - Sherwin Williams Paint color - beautiful!10:37  Traditional Pieces - craving a sense of comfort, timelessness and nostalgia11:51  Art- 3D13:07  Sustainability and OrganicFollow Inspiring Thyme on FB and IG @InspiringThymeAlso if you want more insight on real estate follow me @AmberCardRealtor

Does 2023 already have you overwhelmed? Join me as I share how I reflect on the past year, create a "road map" or "word", and then make simple steps to keep me straight!When you have a plan the task is always more manageable.#inspiringthyme #groundedapodcastbyinspiringthyme #2023 #goals #makingaplan #wordoftheyear

The "hard" emotions are the ones you have to make a plan with deadlines, set up parameters and just do the work to get through the messy!Believe you me I deal with a lot of "hard" emotions every 2 years. We move all the time and this can be overwhelming, stressful, filled with sadness and so many other emotions lurking in the shadows. I have heard... "You can do hard things" playing on repeat in my head... and that is not what motivates me. I want to come unglued when I hear this phrase actually. I know I can do hard things, but I have to WANT to overcome these hurdles to make it happen.Join me as I share some of my tips and tricks to dealing with the hard and uncomfortable.Bonus points if you leave me a comment on how you deal with them!#inspiringthyme #groundedapodcastbyinspiringthyme #doinghard #ican #iwill #watchme #overwhelm #sadness #moveadventures #militarylifestyle #militaryspouse 

Ready to learn some tips on moving and how to navigate the sticky? Join me today and I will start to fill in the pieces about where I have been since April!Military move number 7 or 8 depending on how you count the first one. How do you find a real estate agent?Declutter for showings?Find experienced movers?Settle in quickly?Move towns and states?I start to unfold our journey. Join me! Glad to have you here!

It is all about gluten free baking with Sassy Little Baking Company. We chat about small business start up, share some great tips, and also talk about how gluten free baking encourages and uplifts our community. Amanda and I share a love for plants, flowers, and event planning, and we hit out those topics too. You do not want to miss this fun conversation! Timestamp::45 Welcome Amanda – Sassy Little Baking Company2:56 Celiac disease3:33  The Gluten Free Baking Company in San Diego, CA4:30 Christopher and EOE and how it ties into being knowledgeable about ingredients11:58 Emotional support cupcakes12:15  Transferring/moving business from state to state16:00 How to guide …on how to start a business19:04  If you don’t see an area being addressed, be the squeaky wheel20:35  Word of the Day: Enjoy. Full.22:15  #1 Tip: Must be organized26:45 Baking is edible science29:00  Tip: Set Business Boundaries with your personal life30:58  Tip: Let a professional guide you36:10  The Doughnut Theory in Knoxville, TN36:50 Menu offering from Sassy Little Baking Co – Chocolate mini peanut butter glaze bundt cakeNordic Ware cookie stamp, ginger and sugar cookies41:00  Where to follow FB: and IG: @sassylittlebakingco Follow me: IG and FB: @InspiringthymeBlog: www.inspiringthyme.com #glutenfreebaking #glutenfree #localbakery #sassylittlebakingco #inspiringthyme #groundedapodcastbyinspiringthyme #grounded #smallbusiness #localbusiness #community

Meet Melissa: With an eye for style and a heart for gracious hospitality, Melissa loves creating beautiful candles that can transform your space with a simple, yet elegant touch. Melissa uses her unique process of hand-gold leafing and hand-pouring her candles to create luxurious, fragrant, and clean-burning candles that fill your home with a warm glow. Launching a line of candles was never really in Melissa’s plans. She’s learned over the years; however, that the best things in life aren’t always the ones in which you’ve planned. Since 2012, candle-making had been her hobby and creative outlet. Through local and regional pop-up shops and markets, the popularity of her candles grew, and so did her love for the working in the creative, maker community in the South. As her collections became more popular, particularly her gold-leaf collections, she officially launched Melissa Warnke Candles in 2020. A native of Cullman, Alabama, she graduated from Auburn University and has lived in Montgomery since 2010. She has two daughters, ages 4 and 6, is an avid tennis player, and works full-time as a Director of Communications.Time Stamp:1:10 Background2:10 Candle company was inspired by Martha Stewart tea cup magazine cover3:40  Wicks and Willow the original tea cup candle company had a total rebrand in 20205:00  Retail pick up location only7:24  How do you create your scents?8:49 Fun fragrance party ideas11:07  Soy wax base12:30  Let Artists design your experience13:45  Candle Care and Accessories17:04  Tip: Train your candle not to tunnel19:43  Best selling scent: Tobacco and Bay Leaf22:15  Tip: Do not pour wax in your sink!23:50  Branding = evolution25:10  Invest in photographs27:52  Gold Leafing29:30  How do workshops work?31:29  What type of workshop would you prefer34:00  Welcoming Community35:35  www.melissawarnke.comFollow Melissa on IG and FB @melissawarnkecandlesFollow Amber on IG and FB @InspiringThymewww.inspiringthyme.com#inspiringthyme #groundedapodcastbyinspiringthyme #melissawarnkecandles #melissawarnkecompany #Soybasedcandles #shoplocal #smallbusiness #womeninbusiness #lovelocal #candleworkshop #floralworkshop #branding #brandingevolution #keeptryingnewthings 

Coosa Fancy Farm with Kelsie Miller who is paart owner and operator of Coosa Fancy, an organic market garden in Rockford Alabama. She was born and raised in Auburn, Alabama and received her Bachelor of Fine Art at Auburn University in Montgomery and studied Art History at a masters level at the University of Georgia. Kelsie lives (and works!) with her husband John Burke with their five dogs. Join us as we discuss starting a small market garden farm and the twists and turns the farm has faced.2:00  Meet Kelsie Miller3:14  Art history major +5:00  Kelsie still uses her degree6:00  What does the farm focus on growing7:22  Future Goals for the farm7:35  Salad micro greens12:45  Best benefit of living on the farm13:50  Tip: Plant something everytime you move14:50  Balance of Art and Nature15:42  What do I grow to get started?19:16  Where can we find you locally?20:50  What do you gravitate towards in your business?25:20  If you are behind the desk all day…go outside26:47  What motivates you?  Eat that Frog28:00 Time blocking31:16  What helps you refocus?35:05  The world is bigger than my problems36:15 IG and FB: @coosafancy  Website: www.coosa-fancy.comPlease like, comment and review!Follow me on IG and FB @InspiringThymeBlog: www.inspiringthyme.com#coosafancy #marketgarden #inspiringthyme #microgreens #saladgreens #dreambig #garden #smallfarm #alfarm #refocus #timeblocking #balance #healthyeating #eatthatfrog #eatmoresalad #appreciatenature #getyourhandsdirty

Join me, Amber Card, as I reintroduce myself, it has been a while. I share some fun tips on making sure you are not doing the same repeated habits each year. Not only that I share what is coming up in 2022 at Inspiring Thyme. The past 2 years have been brutal for most of us. It is my hope by creating workable habits and tapping into your resiliency 2022 will be your best and most successful year. Ready. Steady. Step forward with me!AmberFollow me: FB @InspiringThyme  IG: @InspiringThymeBlog: www.inspiringthyme.com#inspiringthyme #groundedapodcastbyinspiringthyme #inspiring #inspiration #goodhabits #newyear #newyou #plansthatwork #bestlife #beyou #beyourbest #loveyourself #success #celebrate

Mrs. Raquel Whitehead, the Owner and Artistic Director of The Pike Road Dance Academy. Not only has she earned a double degree in Communication Studies and Dance from the University of Alabama, but she is also an incredibly accomplished dancer who has studied and danced with The Alabama School of Fine Arts, the prestigious Julliard School, the Kirov Academy of Ballet, and the Hungarian Dance Academy in Budapest. She was the youngest American ballet dancer to compete at the Prix de Lausanne in Switzerland. She also danced professionally in Italy, France, and Germany. She competed in the Miss Texas and Miss Alabama America Organizations for five years. During that time she was crowned Miss Dallas, Miss Fountain City, and Miss Wiregrass Area. Raquel has been teaching all genres of dance for 18 years. She has taught for C.J.’s Dance Factory in Prattville, AL , The Academy of Ballet and Jazz (ABJ) in Tuscaloosa, AL, and was the School Director for The Montgomery Ballet in Montgomery, AL. She has a great love for the arts and hopes to provide an artistic outlet for every child she encounters. Timestamp1:00 Meet Raquel Whitehead1:48 How her family influenced her dancing career2:27 Background and schooling for dance4:40  What was the time commitment during specialized schooling?  “Nothing worth having comes easy.”5:34 How did I meet Raquel?6:48  A house full of boys9:15  How did you know you wanted to go in the dance studio business?11:20  Have a dream… Just get started!12:50  Support system13:45  God winks14:19  When you love what you do, it’s a blessing to go to work18:20 – Tips to starting your own dance studio21:36  Logistics and Behind the scenes at Recitals23:43 Women wear many hats25:05  Telling the dance students to always present themselves the way you want to be remembered – Shoulders back, chin up… like you are showing off a diamond necklace27:42  Right now it is important to REFOCUS – Appreciate the life around you and do not prejudge situations.www.pikeroaddance.comFollow Inspiring Thyme IG and FB @InspiringThyme#lovedance #dancestudio #ballet #jazz #competitionteam #buildingabusiness #buildingabrand #womeninbuisness #creativewomen #followingyourdreams #followyourheart #dreambig #workhard #nothingworthhaving #pikeroaddanceacademy #inspiringthyme #groundedapodcastbyinspiringthyme #smalltown #creative 

Local and Bloom opened in the middle of the 2020 Pandemic and has been booming ever since! Co-Owners Julie Long and Stephan Tomlin make owning a local business look effortless in our community. You are welcomed with a smile and shown true hospitality every time you open the door. Local and Bloom offers local artists work such as paintings, wood working, hand pressed screen prints, candles, jewelry, honey, flowers and so much more. As the holiday season gears up do not forget to check out all the beautiful work the community has to offer. Not from here? No problem, check out their website, follow on IG or FB and see what is unboxed daily! Also, shipping direct to your gift recipient is an option. Timestamp2:17 – Is it hard being in business with your best friend?3:51 – How long have you been open?5:00 – How Amber came to love Local and Bloom7:18 – What does Local and Bloom bring to your life?  Local = Community8:15 – Pop-Ups and how why they work so well12:30 – Shop background – what does the future look like?13:40 – Upcoming events for the Holiday Season16:30 – Future of the building and flower gardens18:40 – Check out the website https://localandbloom.com/20:13 – Online started with Mother’s Day boxes21:09 – COVID – And the challenges of starting a business21:45 – Accepting new artist localandbloom@gmail.com22:33 – Community over Competition23:09 – Pike Road School involvement24:15 – The Perfect Gift Idea26:25 – Women in Business groupFollow Local and Bloom on IG: @shoplocalandbloom  FB: @localandbloomFollow Inspiring Thyme on IG: @InspiringThyme FB: @InspiringThyme  Blog: www.inspiringthyme.com #shoplocal #localandbloom #localartist #localcrafts #giftideas #holidaygifting #inspiringthyme #groundedapodcastbyinspiringthyme #smallbusiness #womeninbusiness #localfloraldesign #onlinebusiness #communityovercompetition #popups #businesswithfriends #holiday #holidaygifts

Meet Anna Smith- painter, interior designer and creative! We spent our time chatting about how you do not have to have all the professional “letters” behind your name to be driven and successful in your field. Not only that but starting on any goal is key – just take the first step and then figure it out as you go. Join the fun and find out a great tip at the end for holiday decorating.  Timestamp1:15 – Meet Anna Smith2:06 – Barbie houses and how the started the career in design5:47 – Career vs. Job 7:40 – Career started by decorating for friends9:08- Interior Design is the passion10:25 – IG: @Annahsmithdesign FB: @annahsmithartanddesign11:30- What is your painting style?12:05 – Tip: Find one element to build design around.13:22 – When did you start your business and how did you grow15:20 – Tip #2: Don’t wait on the perfect opportunity16:55 – not taking money for your passion and talent creates resentment19:29 – Jennifer Allwood22:30 – Tip #3: Find a new thing each year to freshen look23:52 – Don’t buy furniture to pass down – it isn’t a thing anymore25:30 – Where does the magic happen29:00 – Holiday Decorating Tip Follow me: IG: @inspiringthyme FB: @inspiringthyme Blog: www.inspiringthyme.com#inspiringthyme #interiordesign #interiordecorator #smallbusiness #womenownedbusiness #driven #passioninlife #mybest #freshenyourlook #holidaydecoratingtip #christmasdecorating #thriftstorefinds

Ceramic meets floral design. Have you been trying to find the perfect artist outlet? Take a listen today! Catie and I share our insights into our specific art focus. We also share a Challenge! Are you feeling a little uninspired? Find out what we suggest to be mindful and filled with gratitude!Timestamp:1:07 Meet Catie Daniel1:57 How did you get into art?5:57 What school did you go too for college?7:00  What was your major?8:38 Ocean Springs, MS very artsy9:17 Did you miss out by not going away to college?11:11 Amber’s horticulture background12:31 Humbling rate of failure in ceramics13:36  What has been your most favorite project?14:05 Mundane Series16:44 Finding intention and purpose17:48 The Challenge19:53 Life Philosophy21:11 Gratitude21:37 Tip for starting your art business25:06 what is your favorite marketing method?27:15 IG: @theartistcatie         www.catiedaniel.com31:02 Design proportions: 2 to 3 times the height of the container    Reverse proportionFollow me:IG: @inspiringthymeFB: @inspiringthymewww.inspiringthyme.com#groundedapodcastbyinspiringthyme #inspiringthyme #pottery #handthrown #catiedaniel #potter #artist #glazingtechniques #gratitude #mindfulness #artchallenge #floraldesign #sunflowers #flowers #msartist #mississippiartist 

Season 3 is ramping up! Today I am bringing you my simple, morning routine and how I transitioned from summer to school. Not only that, I share with you about my Single Bloom Initiative. Timestamp:1:30 - Getting your routine organized2:15- Phone vs. paper planner3:00- Start planning your fall calendar4:35- When do I get up and The best way to start your day5:15- High Performance Planner: Brendon Bouchard6:30- How to Journal7:34- How to create a dream journal post8:15- Feeling lost in your current life?11:40- Do you love your tennis shoes? Tell me what you are wearing12:15- Drink More Water13:40- Single Bloom Initiative#inspiringthyme #singlebloominitiative #morningroutine #findingyourpurpose #planners #howtojournal #Meaningfulroutines #bigpayoff #groundedapodcastbyinspiringthyme #motivation #beintentional #loveyourself #setgoals #dream #dreambigFollow me:FB @InspiringThymeIG @InspiringThymeBlog: www.inspiringthyme.com 

Meet Bob McGough with the non-profit, Hilltop Howlers, in Montgomery, AL. Non-profit organizations want to help a cause, and this one is no different! We had so much fun discussing how you set up a non-profit, how to find an audience to support your mission, and then how to make it work in your neighborhood. I learned a ton from Bob, and have a much better understanding as to what goes into this endeavor. You will not be disappointed! Check out the timestamp below, this episode is jam packed with great information.Timestamp1:12  Welcome to Montgomery1?32 Bob McGough – www.talesbybob.com4:00- Hilltop Howlers – what they do with the Arts and Music scene6:40 – Logistics on making an idea work9:52 – What is the first step to reaching an audience for potential idea?11:31 – Build a group on FB13:19- Tip: Get your audience onto your Real Estate (email list)15:50- Starting the non profit journey17:06- Graphics for marketing www.pixabay.com20:18- Tip for getting any new business or non-profit registered with state- Register name and get EIN21:58- Who to reach out too for help? Small Business administration27:16- Hilltop Howlers Market Day July 17th, 202131:00- First Project from Hilltop Howlers33:00- Straight laced community – Montgomery35:20- The dream of Hilltop Howlers- facilitate new businesses on the Hill35:45- Busking - https://hilltophowlers.org/busking-project38:00- Busking ordinance49:00 – Go to your local City Council page and see if they offer a virtual viewing of meeting51:52 – Keep the Gump Weird54:40-  Mental Health Awareness1:00- Don’t give up on your ideasHilltop Market Days410 Clayton St Montgomery9am-1pm July 17th, 2021 Follow the Hilltop Howlers on Instagram and Facebook. Check out the website at www.hilltophowlers.orgFollow Inspiring Thyme on FB and IG. Blog www.inspiringthyme.com

It has been a year since Grounded, a podcast by Inspiring Thyme launched. We started as a place to share stories as a couple living the military lifestyle. Life happened, and I saw a need to share more stories about trials and successes from women small business owners. Once again we adapted, tailored and kept moving forward. This podcast has really become a place to share stories to connect us as humans to a community. We have learned, as we move from town to town, that the faster we can connect to the community the better we feel like we are "home". We want to share that experience with you!Hi I am Amber, the founder of Grounded, a podcast by Inspiring Thyme. Listen as I share how I got this whole thing started and continue to move forward with the future in mind.Cheers!Amber#inspiringthyme #groundedapodcastbyinspiringthyme #introduction #connection #community #smallbusinesses #womenowned #entrepreneur #mindset #connectionmindset #success #trials #bemore #businessminded 

Meet Kimmie Bothwell a watercolor artist. She started her career as a Physical Therapist Assistant and her love for art lead her to start her “hobby” business. Just like many entrepreneurs getting your business off the ground is not a straight path, and Kimmie’s journey was no different. Today we are sharing some tips on building a strong business foundation, being confident in what you have to share, and going for your dreams. There is not an exact route to get you started but taking the first step enthusiastically is the best way to begin.1:00 Meet Kimmie Bothwell2:03 FB and IG: @simpliekimmie www.simpliekimmie.com3:27 Women owned business8:23 Favorite things to create and medium to use?9:20 Home Town – Erin Napier watercolor homes12:00 Kimmie’s work16:00 How do you handle 2 jobs?18:00 Do you have a devoted room to your business?19:30 Tips for starting a business from home?27:27 Where do you see yourself in the future?29:20 Do you love social media? What roll does it play in your business?32:41 Be confident in your ideas33:15 The world needs your voice34:50 FB and IG: @simpliekimmie  www.simpliekimmie.com #watercolorartist #localartist #watercolor #smallbusiness #womenowned #entrepreneur #womeninbusiness #calmbeforethestorm #confidence #confidentwomen #support #supportlocal #homeagain #bestrong #inspiringthyme #groundedapodcastbyinspiringthyme

Today we are talking about the Military Lifestyle. Since we are an Air Force family we are speaking from our experiences in this specific branch. No two lifestyles are remotely the same and then add the different branches of service and military looks different but we can all relate. Here are the questions we are tackling today!Please define:Active DutyReservistGuardWhat is your favorite way to meet people in your new location?Does base have get togethers to help families mesh?Military traditions for when spouse deploys?When you are sending care packages what are good things to send?Are there specific traditions for specific training completion? Example: the White Claw throneBest strategy for transition from single parenting to co-parenting lifestyle during deployments/class/training?Follow us at InspiringThyme.comFacebook and Instagram: @InspiringThyme#militaryspouse #militarylifestyle #activedutymilitary #reservemilitary #guard #connection #newdutybase #findyourpeople #militarymesh #militarytraditions #deploymentpackages #carepackages #singleparentingmilitarystyle #coparentingmilitarystyle #bestlife #militarystrong #militaryproud #airforcefamily #support #connect 

Meet Elizabeth Bethane aka Elizabethellendigital if you follow her on Instagram. We have become fast friends in the growing world of Instagram and she has tremendously helped me find some grounding on my “not so perfect methods” for growing my following. Today we are sharing how she became an Instagram Coach/Strategist, the struggles of being a #mompreneur, and how to set your business up for success when tackling the beast of Instagram. Stay tuned until the very end for her top three tips on novice Instagram accounts – you don’t want to miss out!Follow Elizabeth on Instagram: @elizabethellendigital and www.elizabethellendigital.comTimestamp2:40 Meet Elizabeth- Degree from Auburn in Public Relations4:37 Know your boundaries in any business6:28 The Burnout7:55  Social Media Management for small businesses8:53 How to transition from full pay to small business income9:55 Life Tip: Never plan a wedding during football season and no weddings on the beach11:00 Go Big or Go Home11:58 The Business Plan – The Niche14:12 Are you dreaming big enough?  What is your long term vision?15:08 take your goal and work backwards17:36 Challenge: Write down 100 things20:21 What do you do when you have the overwhelm feeling? How do you cope?22:38 Best advice: Just keep going! Do not give up on your dreams23:57  When did THE PAUSE happen?25:18 #mompreneur26:00  Balance with home life and work life29:46 Connecting through Instagram31:34 Humanize your brand33:33 Traditional advertising costs36:42 How long does it take to build connections on Instagram organically39:10 Attract and Repel39:58  3 Tips when you are beginning to Instagram to cut down on the overwhelm48:49  Follow Elizabeth on IG: @elizabethellendigitalBecome a client by going to www.elizabethellendigital.comFollow Amber: FB: @Inspiringthyme IG: @inspiringthyme Blog: www.inspiringthyme.com49:30  Her courses: VIP 2 hour, Intensive in-person 4-6 hour, 90 day set up and learn IG#groundedapodcastbyinspiringthyme #instagramcoach #instagramstrategist #inspiringthyme #smallbusinessowners #mompreneur #momlife #worklifebalance #balance #connection #niche #thepause #socialmedia #advertising #marketing #yourstory #instagrammarketingtips #instagramcoach #authenticmarketing #confidenceoncamera #humanizeyourbrand #Showyourface #trustbuilding #femaleentrepreneur #engageyouraudience