Listen in as we hear from Matt Jensen, a former CEO for Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, about his sabbatical and what it is teaching him about rest.

Listen in as we hear from Matt Jensen, a former CEO for Vance Thompson Vision in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, about his sabbatical and what it is teaching him about rest.

Hi, I'm Rebekah Scott, and welcome to The Encourager Podcast, where I share insights gained from 15+ years of balancing family and running a business. As a Christian mom, I understand the juggle of home and work life, and on this podcast, I offer practical advice and encouragement to help you harmonize your roles. Join me as we explore ways to create systems for success at home and work while keeping it real! To sign up for Encourager Podcast emails and newsletters, visit https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/. For even more support, consider enrolling in the Encourager Academy digital course, where you'll learn to take control and thrive in your various roles. Visit https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/academy/ to enroll today!

Hi, I'm Rebekah Scott, and welcome to The Encourager Podcast, where I share insights gained from 15+ years of balancing family and running a business. As a Christian mom, I understand the juggle of home and work life, and on this podcast, I offer practical advice and encouragement to help you harmonize your roles. Join me as we explore ways to create systems for success at home and work while keeping it real! To sign up for Encourager Podcast emails and newsletters, visit <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/">https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/.</a> For even more support, consider enrolling in the <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/academy">Encourager Academy digital course</a>, where you'll learn to take control and thrive in your various roles. Visit <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/academy/">https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/academy/</a> to enroll today!

The Encourager Podcast: Equipping Christian Moms to Harmonize Work and Home

From CEO to Sabbatical: What Rest Looks Like with Guest Matt Jensen

Join me as I chat with Lauren Kwedar, a wife, mother, and the founder and president of Kwedar & Co., a company that specializes in helping businesses narrow their focus in the vast world of marketing, finding what truly works, and easing the burden of content creation. 

In this episode, Lauren shares her insights on how to find joy in the marketing process and offers practical tips for batching your work to maximize impact. Don't miss her invaluable advice on how to streamline your marketing efforts and produce content efficiently!

Helpful Links: 
Kwedar & Co.

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Your support is invaluable, and I'm grateful for every share and listen. Together, let's bring joy and clarity to every aspect of our lives! 

Join me as I chat with Lauren Kwedar, a wife, mother, and the founder and president of Kwedar &amp; Co., a company that specializes in helping businesses narrow their focus in the vast world of marketing, finding what truly works, and easing the burden of content creation. 
In this episode, Lauren shares her insights on how to find joy in the marketing process and offers practical tips for batching your work to maximize impact. Don't miss her invaluable advice on how to streamline your marketing efforts and produce content efficiently!
Helpful Links: 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://kwedarco.com/">Kwedar &amp; Co.</a></li>
</ul>
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Connect with Me: Got a burning question about home or work life? Drop it along with your review and rating on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-encourager-with-rebekah-scott/id1018941720">Apple Podcasts</a>, and I'll personally answer it in an upcoming episode! Join the Community: Let's be buddies! Social Media is where we hang out the most, go live to chat about your pressing questions, and even offer some free coaching. Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EncouragerPodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/encouragerpodcast/">Instagram</a>. Utilize Your 5 Systems: Every woman operates in 5 systems: Me, Food, Family, Home, and Work. Discover how to bring joy and clarity to all 5 systems <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/academy">here</a>. Explore More: <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/">EncouragerPodcast.com</a> Grab my book and access FREE resources. <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/academy">EncouragerAcademy.com</a> Dive into my digital courses covering the 5 systems. <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/clarity-blueprint">Clarity Blueprint Membership</a> Join our supportive community and transform your life. Shop Our Brands &amp; Favorites: Support the podcast by shopping our brands: <a href="https://shoprsd.com/">Rebekah Scott Designs</a> &amp; <a href="https://1948leathercompany.com/">1948 Leather </a>Explore our favorite wares for your 5 systems in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/shoprsd">our Amazon shop</a>
Thanks to our Podcast Sponsor: If you love my energy and zest, here's my secret - <a href="https://justthrivehealth.com/?rfsn=7871670.94d4927">Just Thrive Probiotic &amp; Just Thrive Calm</a>. These products help me function well and feel better! Use the code "ENCOURAGER" for 15% off! Spread the Joy: Your listens and shares mean the world to me! Share with another mama hoping to navigate both home and work life with JOY! Stay Updated: Follow the podcast for automatic updates on new episodes! Find us on all major platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google Play, YouTube, Spotify, and more. Connect Outside the Podcast: Follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EncouragerPodcast">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/encouragerpodcast/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theencouragerpodcastwithre4586">YouTube</a> for additional content and updates! Your support is invaluable, and I'm grateful for every share and listen. Together, let's bring joy and clarity to every aspect of our lives!

Marketing Without Overwhelm with Guest Lauren Kwedar

In today’s episode, I explore three powerful permissions that can significantly enhance your productivity, creativity, and overall well-being. Embrace these permissions to break free from perfectionism, unrealistic long-term planning, and the fear of starting small.

Key Takeaways:
Permission to Do Things at 80%
Freedom from Perfection: Understand that aiming for 80% completion allows you to start and finish projects without the paralyzing need for perfection.
Practical Application: Implementing this in both work and home life can lead to more completed projects and less overwhelm.
Real-Life Impact: Moving deadlines forward and making adjustments in real-time helps achieve goals faster and keeps momentum.
Permission to Not Plan Past 3-5 Years
Focused Planning: Limiting planning to 3-5 years makes goals more tangible and less intimidating.
Concrete Steps: Break down long-term dreams into actionable yearly steps, allowing for more detailed and realistic planning.
Personal Example: Sharing a real-life example of building a bunkhouse, illustrating how short-term planning made a dream actionable and achievable.
Permission to Do All Things at 1% Initially
Small Steps to Big Dreams: Embrace the power of starting with just 1% effort. Every significant accomplishment begins with a tiny step.
Compounding Effect: Understand how small, consistent actions lead to significant, compounding results over time.
Practical Examples:From writing down ideas to making small inquiries, learn how to gradually build towards larger goals.

Actionable Tips:
Procrastination Buster: Identify tasks you've been delaying due to the need for perfection and give yourself permission to complete them at 80%.
Short-Term Vision: Reflect on what the next 3-5 years could look like for you, and break down those goals into yearly steps.
1% Efforts: Start any new idea or project with a 1% effort and continue to build on that momentum.

Listener Challenge: After listening to this episode, take 10 minutes to:
Identify something you’re procrastinating on and give yourself permission to complete it at 80%.
Visualize what your life could look like 3 years from now.
Start a new project or idea with just 1% effort.

Stay in the Know:
Get direct links to new episodes, free resources and more. Join our newsletter.

Connect with Me:
Got a burning question about home or work life? Drop it along with your review and rating on Apple Podcasts, and I'll personally answer it in an upcoming episode! 

Join the Community:
Let's be buddies! Social Media is where we hang out the most, go live to chat about your pressing questions, and even offer some free coaching. Connect with me on Facebook and Instagram.

Utilize Your 5 Systems:
Every woman operates in 5 systems: Me, Food, Family, Home, and Work. Discover how to bring joy and clarity to all 5 systems here. 

Explore More:
EncouragerPodcast.com Grab my book and access FREE resources.
EncouragerAcademy.com Dive into my digital courses covering the 5 systems.
Clarity Blueprint Membership Join our supportive community and transform your life.

Shop Our Brands & Favorites:
Support the podcast by shopping our brands: Rebekah Scott Designs & 1948 Leather
Explore our favorite wares for your 5 systems in our Amazon shop

Thanks to our Podcast Sponsor:
If you love my energy and zest, here's my secret - Just Thrive Probiotic & Just Thrive Calm. These products help me function well and feel better! Use the code "ENCOURAGER" for 15% off!

Spread the Joy:
Your listens and shares mean the world to me! Share with another mama hoping to navigate both home and work life with JOY!

Stay Updated:
Follow the podcast for automatic updates on new episodes! Find us on all major platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google Play, YouTube, Spotify, and more.

Connect Outside the Podcast:
Follow me on Facebook and YouTube for additional content and updates

Your support is invaluable, and I'm grateful for every share and listen. Together, let's bring joy and clarity to every aspect of our lives! 

In today’s episode, I explore three powerful permissions that can significantly enhance your productivity, creativity, and overall well-being. Embrace these permissions to break free from perfectionism, unrealistic long-term planning, and the fear of starting small.
Key Takeaways:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Permission to Do Things at 80%</li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Freedom from Perfection: Understand that aiming for 80% completion allows you to start and finish projects without the paralyzing need for perfection.</li>
<li aria-level="2">Practical Application: Implementing this in both work and home life can lead to more completed projects and less overwhelm.</li>
<li aria-level="2">Real-Life Impact: Moving deadlines forward and making adjustments in real-time helps achieve goals faster and keeps momentum.</li>
</ul>
<li aria-level="1">Permission to Not Plan Past 3-5 Years</li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Focused Planning: Limiting planning to 3-5 years makes goals more tangible and less intimidating.</li>
<li aria-level="2">Concrete Steps: Break down long-term dreams into actionable yearly steps, allowing for more detailed and realistic planning.</li>
<li aria-level="2">Personal Example: Sharing a real-life example of building a bunkhouse, illustrating how short-term planning made a dream actionable and achievable.</li>
</ul>
<li aria-level="1">Permission to Do All Things at 1% Initially</li>
<ul>
<li aria-level="2">Small Steps to Big Dreams: Embrace the power of starting with just 1% effort. Every significant accomplishment begins with a tiny step.</li>
<li aria-level="2">Compounding Effect: Understand how small, consistent actions lead to significant, compounding results over time.</li>
<li aria-level="2">Practical Examples: From writing down ideas to making small inquiries, learn how to gradually build towards larger goals.</li>
</ul>
</ol>
Actionable Tips:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Procrastination Buster: Identify tasks you've been delaying due to the need for perfection and give yourself permission to complete them at 80%.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Short-Term Vision: Reflect on what the next 3-5 years could look like for you, and break down those goals into yearly steps.</li>
<li aria-level="1">1% Efforts: Start any new idea or project with a 1% effort and continue to build on that momentum.</li>
</ul>
Listener Challenge: After listening to this episode, take 10 minutes to:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Identify something you’re procrastinating on and give yourself permission to complete it at 80%.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Visualize what your life could look like 3 years from now.</li>
<li aria-level="1">Start a new project or idea with just 1% effort.</li>
</ul>
Stay in the Know: Get direct links to new episodes, free resources and more. <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/optin">Join our newsletter</a>.
Connect with Me: Got a burning question about home or work life? Drop it along with your review and rating on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-encourager-with-rebekah-scott/id1018941720">Apple Podcasts</a>, and I'll personally answer it in an upcoming episode! Join the Community: Let's be buddies! Social Media is where we hang out the most, go live to chat about your pressing questions, and even offer some free coaching. Connect with me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EncouragerPodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/encouragerpodcast/">Instagram</a>. Utilize Your 5 Systems: Every woman operates in 5 systems: Me, Food, Family, Home, and Work. Discover how to bring joy and clarity to all 5 systems <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/academy">here</a>. Explore More: <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/">EncouragerPodcast.com</a> Grab my book and access FREE resources. <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/academy">EncouragerAcademy.com</a> Dive into my digital courses covering the 5 systems. <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/clarity-blueprint">Clarity Blueprint Membership</a> Join our supportive community and transform your life. Shop Our Brands &amp; Favorites: Support the podcast by shopping our brands: <a href="https://shoprsd.com/">Rebekah Scott Designs</a> &amp; <a href="https://1948leathercompany.com/">1948 Leather </a>Explore our favorite wares for your 5 systems in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/shoprsd">our Amazon shop</a>
Thanks to our Podcast Sponsor: If you love my energy and zest, here's my secret - <a href="https://justthrivehealth.com/?rfsn=7871670.94d4927">Just Thrive Probiotic &amp; Just Thrive Calm</a>. These products help me function well and feel better! Use the code "ENCOURAGER" for 15% off! Spread the Joy: Your listens and shares mean the world to me! Share with another mama hoping to navigate both home and work life with JOY! Stay Updated: Follow the podcast for automatic updates on new episodes! Find us on all major platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google Play, YouTube, Spotify, and more. Connect Outside the Podcast: Follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EncouragerPodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theencouragerpodcastwithre4586">YouTube</a> for additional content and updates Your support is invaluable, and I'm grateful for every share and listen. Together, let's bring joy and clarity to every aspect of our lives!

Why These Three Permissions Will Change You!

Join me and my frequent guest, Tiffny Hagan, as we unpack what the “touch it once” paper system is, why it is so vital for metal bandwidth and how simple it is to apply!  

Helpful Links:
Making Friends with your Inbox Podcast Episode
Piles to Files Course
Clarity Blueprint Membership Community

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Get direct links to new episodes, free resources and more. Join our newsletter.

Connect with Me:
Got a burning question about home or work life? Drop it along with your review and rating on Apple Podcasts, and I'll personally answer it in an upcoming episode! 

Join the Community:
Let's be Facebook buddies! That's where we hang out the most, go live to chat about your pressing questions, and even offer some free coaching. Connect with me here.

Utilize Your 5 Systems:
Every woman operates in 5 systems: Me, Food, Family, Home, and Work. Discover how to bring joy and clarity to all 5 systems here. 

Explore More:
EncouragerPodcast.com Grab my book and access FREE resources.
EncouragerAcademy.com Dive into my digital courses covering the 5 systems.
Clarity Blueprint Membership Join our supportive community and transform your life.

Shop Our Brands & Favorites:
Support the podcast by shopping our brands: Rebekah Scott Designs & 1948 Leather
Explore our favorite wares for your 5 systems in our Amazon shop

Thanks to our Podcast Sponsor:
If you love my energy and zest, here's my secret - Just Thrive Probiotic & Just Thrive Calm. These products help me function well and feel better! Use the code "ENCOURAGER" for 15% off!

Spread the Joy:
Your listens and shares mean the world to me! Share with another mama hoping to navigate both home and work life with JOY!

Stay Updated:
Follow the podcast for automatic updates on new episodes! Find us on all major platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google Play, YouTube, Spotify, and more.

Connect Outside the Podcast:
Follow me on Facebook and YouTube for additional content and updates

Your support is invaluable, and I'm grateful for every share and listen. Together, let's bring joy and clarity to every aspect of our lives! 

Join me and my frequent guest, Tiffny Hagan, as we unpack what the “touch it once” paper system is, why it is so vital for metal bandwidth and how simple it is to apply!  
Helpful Links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/podcasts/the-encourager-podcast-equipping-christian-moms-to-harmonize-work-and-home/episodes/2148652798">Making Friends with your Inbox Podcast Episode</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.virtualofficeadvantage.com/PilestoFilesinfo">Piles to Files Course</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/clarity-blueprint">Clarity Blueprint Membership Community</a></li>
</ul>
Stay in the Know: Get direct links to new episodes, free resources and more. <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/optin">Join our newsletter</a>.
Connect with Me: Got a burning question about home or work life? Drop it along with your review and rating on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-encourager-with-rebekah-scott/id1018941720">Apple Podcasts</a>, and I'll personally answer it in an upcoming episode! Join the Community: Let's be Facebook buddies! That's where we hang out the most, go live to chat about your pressing questions, and even offer some free coaching. Connect with me <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EncouragerPodcast">here. </a>Utilize Your 5 Systems: Every woman operates in 5 systems: Me, Food, Family, Home, and Work. Discover how to bring joy and clarity to all 5 systems <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/academy">here</a>. Explore More: <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/">EncouragerPodcast.com</a> Grab my book and access FREE resources. <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/academy">EncouragerAcademy.com</a> Dive into my digital courses covering the 5 systems. <a href="https://www.encouragerpodcast.com/clarity-blueprint">Clarity Blueprint Membership</a> Join our supportive community and transform your life. Shop Our Brands &amp; Favorites: Support the podcast by shopping our brands: <a href="https://shoprsd.com/">Rebekah Scott Designs</a> &amp; <a href="https://1948leathercompany.com/">1948 Leather </a>Explore our favorite wares for your 5 systems in <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/shoprsd">our Amazon shop</a>
Thanks to our Podcast Sponsor: If you love my energy and zest, here's my secret - <a href="https://justthrivehealth.com/?rfsn=7871670.94d4927">Just Thrive Probiotic &amp; Just Thrive Calm</a>. These products help me function well and feel better! Use the code "ENCOURAGER" for 15% off! Spread the Joy: Your listens and shares mean the world to me! Share with another mama hoping to navigate both home and work life with JOY! Stay Updated: Follow the podcast for automatic updates on new episodes! Find us on all major platforms: Apple, Stitcher, Google Play, YouTube, Spotify, and more. Connect Outside the Podcast: Follow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EncouragerPodcast">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@theencouragerpodcastwithre4586">YouTube</a> for additional content and updates Your support is invaluable, and I'm grateful for every share and listen. Together, let's bring joy and clarity to every aspect of our lives!

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