If you need an injection of inspiration today, then this episode is for you! What could possibly make Kathryn Tortorici say that breast cancer was a gift to her? Listen to find out how God used this tragedy in the lives of Nancy Bynon and Kathryn Tortorici, best friends with breast cancer at the same time.

You can get your own copy of Kathryn and Nancy's award-winning book, Two by Two: Conversations Between Friends Navigating Breast Cancer, just about anywhere books are sold or you can click here.

In today's episode, Marnie Clark talks with and of about a different yet effective type of corporate coaching. After a decade of prayer, God brought these two ladies together for a mission to cultivate "connection growth" in the corporate world.

"You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead, they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house." Matthew 5:15-15

At our last Coffee & Connection event at Workshop Local, Anna Nash shared some vulnerable and comical personal stories of her own tendency towards multi-tasking, helping us get to the heart of why so many of us struggle in this area.

Anna also gave us some practical tips to help us move to a more peaceful, slower pace as we seek to live a more purposeful life.

At Beacon People we talk a lot about purpose and the privilege of growing God's Kingdom, and one way we get to do that is through parenting. Lauren McKenzie, M.A., C.P.C. is an adult-child relationship strategist. Adults get emotionally worn out when kids are difficult to deal with, and this wreaks havoc in every area of their lives. Using a proven framework, she shows grown ups how to take control of their emotions and positively engage with kids so they can gain cooperation, escape overwhelm, and show up as the best version of themselves. With an extensive background in education, the specialization of a certified professional life coach, and a heart to point families toward the truth of the Gospel, Lauren guides families on their journey from chaos to calm.

Anna Nash helped us take a fresh look at determining our why and why it is important our last ⁠Coffee and Connections event⁠ at the ⁠Workshop⁠ in Birmingham. Join us on this episode for some inspiration and practical help for your journey of purpose in God's Kingdom.

We are kicking off our Conversations with Coaches series with , a faith-based stress and nutrition coach and owner of . Brigett helps us understand the importance of taking care of ourselves as a whole as we are seeking to live each day with purpose. In addition to inspiring us to rest as God guides our paths, Brigett gives us practical tips to take care of our bodies, especially when we are experiencing extra stress.