Fierce

Hosted by Katelyn Swiatek

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Fierce is a podcast for women who desire to live without limiting beliefs and experience their true freedom by walking in their God given purpose. We desire to see every woman succeed in all that she puts her mind too. Too many times we allow the world's definition of us to hold us back from where we have been called to step out. In order to step into our purpose, we have to be fierce. Join Katelyn and other women, as they explore what it means to be fierce.

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June 13, 2024Episode 2947 min

Turning Your Story Into A Book w/ Elizabeth Reed Watkins

In this episode, I get the privilege and honor to connect with my dear friend Elizabeth Watkins who just recently published her first book, The Maine Thing. Join us as we chat about her STORY. I find this podcast especially powerful, because it illustrates the importance of our stories and how in telling them we have the opportunity to change other people's lives. You can find Elizabeth on Facebook by searching for her business page under "Elizabeth Reed Watkins." You can purchase a copy of Elizabeth's book by searchign for it on Amazon - "The Maine Thing" by Elizabeth Reed Watkins. Thank you to the amazing Christian artist, Miles Minnick, for allowing me to use his song, "W.Y.T" for this podcast. Be sure to check him out on Instagram @miles.minnick.

March 4, 2024Episode 2859 min

Grief: Walking Through Your Pain & Breathing Again

Grief is a powerful emotion that every human being has had to come face to face with. The question is - how do we handle it? In this podcast, I speak with Jess Lohmeyer about the unspeakable grief that she has had to face in her life, loosing a child. Many of us say..."I can't imagine." Well, no we can't, unless we have been through this painful situation ourselves. Join me as Jess shares the rawest parts of herself and how she walked through and walks through the pain of her daughter's loss in her life. What I admire most about Jess, is that despite the despair that has come, she has fought for her family, heart and mind. She is a testament of what overcoming looks like. She is an inspriation to me and I hope that she is to you, too! Be sure to check out Jess's blog about her healing journey: http://heatherfaithlohmeyer.blogspot.com/2018/02/life-doesnt-have-to-be-perfect-to-be.html?m=1 Thank you to the amazing Christian artist, Miles Minnick, for allowing me to use his song, "W.Y.T" for this podcast. Be sure to check him out on Instagram @miles.minnick.

December 13, 2023Episode 2753 min

Canceled Out: Living Out Faith In A Cancel Culture with Renee Suiter

A self-taught online reseller and Instagram influencer, Renee Suiter, got a rude awakening when she decided to cross her initial boundaries with relation to her business online. After speaking up boldly about her beliefs, she ended up on the receiving end of the cancel culture that permeates our society today. There was grief, sadness and mourning, but in the end Renee says that the experience only made her and her faith stronger. Join me as Renee and I discuss the importance of integrating faith and business and how we can do it in a way that does not alienate others, but allows us to continue to stand for what we believe in. Be sure to give Renee a follow on Instagram @faithdrivenidentity.

November 15, 2023Episode 261 hr 2 min

Sober - Life On The Other Side

Years ago, Jamie and I would sit in her living room chatting about God, life, motherhood and alcohol. We pressed in, seeking Godly wisdom from one another, in an effort to find answers. All these years later and hundreds of miles apart, I noticed that Jamie is on a journey of sobriety and sharing with others about it publicly. What courage and strength that takes! I was so thrilled to hear more about her journey to sobriety and I wanted to share it with all of you. In this podcast, Jamie opens up her heart about her path and how she is living on the other side. I found it compelling, convicting, and insightful. I do want to note that I don't believe that complete sobriety is the "answer" for everyone…but I do believe that God does have a standard for alcohol in our lives that is unique to all of us. What is yours? Perhaps the beautiful vulnerability in this podcast and on Jamie's Instagram will further lead you to answers you are looking for. You can find Jamie on Instagram @sobermindedmom. Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song, W.Y.T for the intro song to the Fierce Women Podcast – be sure to check Miles out on Instagram @miles.minnick.

October 28, 2023Episode 2532 min

This Is What Gets Me Fired Up w/ Katelyn Swiatek

Want to know what gets me up in the morning? This podcast will tell you. Recently I feel like I have come home to a warm meal and a fire after a quest across a desert wasteland. Business can feel like that sometimes...you push and push and push...only to feel like something is missing. Well, for me, it was God. Stuck in my self-reliance and pressures of business, I took my eyes off God. Not in defiance, but in survival. I love how my current journey relates to Chapter 4 in The Magic Of Thinking Big by David J. Schwartz, PH.D. We can think big, but we can think even bigger with God. Purchase a copy of this book on Amazon today here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671646788?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song "W.Y.T" for this podcast, be sure to check him out on Instagram @miles.minnick.

September 21, 2023Episode 241 hr 1 min

Stepping Onto The Mission Field w/ Kristen Massey

What a special conversation with one of the most authentic and deep-thinking human beings in my sphere. Join me this week as I chat with Kristen Massey about her journey onto and in the mission field. In the midst of leaving the community she has only ever known; Kristen has found a way to thrive in missions and create new community where she is. If you have a heart for missions and you feel God stirring in your heart about missions, this podcast is for you. Huge shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song, W.Y.T, for this podcast - be sure to check out Miles on Instagram @miles.minnick.

September 13, 2023Episode 2356 min

Normalizing Mental Health Wellbeing w/ Donna Carlson

Join me and my guest this week, Donna Carlson, as we explore the importance of mental health wellbeing. In her current book, Crazy As Usual, Donna unpacks a fictional relationship between two women - one a young executive and one a retired CEO. In the book, they meet on Fridays at 5 to talk about life's challenges and discuss the "mental monkey chatter" that they battle which limits their true potential. Donna has a passion for women and desires to see them all reach their potential in life, and part of that she believes, is achieved by taming the mental chaos that so many of us have to manage. Whether you're a stay-at-home mom or a business executive, this podcast and book are for you. To find out more about Crazy As Usual and the schedule for Fridays at 5 click here. Connect with Donna on Instagram @crazy_as_usual67. Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use W.Y.T for this podcast intro/outro song, be sure to check out Miles on Instagram @miles.minnick.

August 31, 2023Episode 221 hr 4 min

Overcoming Adversity & Choosing Your Purpose w/ Sara Wasser

There is always power amid a broken story. I was taken back by Sara when I chatted with her on the phone one day, not about her painful past, but by her passion. There is a fire in the belly of Sara, and I wanted to push into that more. Join me for this incredible podcast as Sara dives deep into her painful up brining and shares all about how she found God during her darkest valleys. Pushed away by her mother, deserted by her father and yet she progressively chose and continues to choose a life of excellence. Sara is on fire about PURPOSE and that everyone on this earth has one. Do you find yourself doubting your purpose? Perhaps this podcast with Sara can help ignite the flame that is lit within your soul. Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use "W.Y.T" for this podcast, be sure to check him out on Instagram @miles.minnick.

August 15, 2023Episode 211 hr 6 min

Walking Out Of Self-Exaltation Into God's Glory

Join me this week as I chat with Keri Denison - an incredibly talented worship leader at New Life Church - as she dialogues about her journey from a stage of self-exaltation to a stage for God's glory. I am so humbled by Keri's vulnerability as she shares her passion for the performing arts and her desire to take back this talent for the Kingdom of God. After a crushing blow in college, Keri's world was turned upside down. She was faced with the Lord's calling on her life and to follow it, she had to disassemble and re-build her identity outside of a world she had known since she was a child. It is powerful, moving and touching. You can follow Keri on Instagram @kjdenison. Big shout out to @miles.minnick for allowing me to use W.Y.T for the Fierce Women podcast as our intro/outro song. Be sure to give Miles a follow!

August 3, 2023Episode 2028 min

Destroy Fear with Confidence - The Magic of Thinking Big, David J. Schwartz - Chapter 3

"The Magic of Thinking Big" by David J. Schwartz, PH.D. is one of the best books I have read. I recommend everyone purchase this book and read it. I believe in this book so much, that I want to share a cliff notes version of this book for you on the Fierce Women Podcast. Chapter 3, Build Confidence & Destory Fear, breaks down how we can work to build confidence. And in the confidence we build, we can work to destroy any fears that have been holding us back from our best selves. Join me as I unpack powerful lessons that can be learned from this amazing book! Purchase a copy of this book on Amazon today here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671646788?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Big shout out to Miles Minnick for allowing me to use his song "W.Y.T" for this podcast, be sure to check him out on Instagram @miles.minnick.