In this episode, Leah interviews special guest, Jessica Klassen, who is the founder of Ripple Boxes, which are encouraging Christian gift boxes.

Leah and Jessica discuss caring for others and Ripple Boxes, talking about what they are and how they bless others through who they go to, those who send them, the small businesses the items in the boxes come from, and the people who the small businesses help and support.

Jessica shares her story about wanting to make a difference in the world and reminding others of God’s love and how the Ripple Boxes came to be from this passion. She also explains her passion for helping those in trafficking and poverty and how the small businesses she works with help people with those struggles.

Leah and Jessica then discuss the progress of the company, the difference it has made, and how it has impacted many lives. Jessica also gives some advice on how to be a light and see people in a more intentional way and build relationships with them.

If you’re interested in Ripple Boxes or contacting Jessica, her website and email address are:

www.rippleboxes.com

Jessica@rippleboxes.com

Jessica is also gifting her Gratitude Journal to listeners and viewers of this podcast. To access it, follow this link:

https://www.pages.rippleboxes.com/freebie-9398-7212-4755

What is the DISC model, and what is it used for?

In this episode, Leah interviews counselor and certified coach, Michelle Kessler.

Leah and Michelle discuss the DISC model of human behavior, explaining what it is and how others use it in professional and personal settings like at work and with family and friends. Michelle shares what each letter stands for and expands on what that looks like and how it shows up in individuals. She also explains how this tool helps with understanding ourselves and others, communicating, and strengthening our connections.

They continue on to talk about how the model assists with our self awareness and our relationships, and the two explain how that might look within the family dynamic in understanding our spouses and children better which can be empowering and lead to stronger relationships. The results of understanding the model in ourselves and others may look like less conflict and stress, more connection and stability, and assistance in navigating relationships.

If you are interested in learning more about Michelle and her work, or if you are interested in working with her, her contact information is below.

Michelle Kessler

Mkesslercoaching@gmail.com

Kessler Coaching and Consulting

Music credits: Holizna - Poor, but Happy

Edited and produced by Beruna Studios - berunastudios.com

After spending some time looking at ourselves and our values, priorities, wants, and needs, Leah is shifting the focus to relating to others, relationships, and how all those things we’ve been looking at in ourselves translate and play out within our relationships.

We are wired for relationships, and there are a few key components to building and maintaining those relationships. Leah discusses the importance of curiosity, believing the best, and gratitude within relationships.

She also explains a frame of looking at our relationships like accounts, not that they’re transactional, but so we’re mindful of what we put in and receive. She expands on “deposits” and “withdrawals” and what that looks like within our relationships.

Over the next few episodes, we will continue to discuss relating to others and how the information from the last several episodes translates into our relationships.