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• Learn • Live • Fly: Saying Yes to Promptings, Purpose, and Everyday Miracles with Livia Pewtress

  Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you!What if your life changed by simply saying “yes” to God—one small prompting at a time? In this tender, faith-filled episode, Mary Black sits down with Livia Pewtress (Learn • Live • Fly) to talk about “God moments,” living a consecrated life, and how head-knowledge becomes heart-living—and then, with God, you fly.Livia shares her story as a devoted mom of five, creator, and community builder whose work centers on listening, obedience, and practical spiritual disciplines. She opens up about founding The Consecrated Life Project, the meaning behind Learn • Live • Fly (head → heart → Holy Spirit), and how tiny acts of showing up can ripple into miracles for many.You’ll hear:How to notice and act on promptings (even when they don’t make sense yet)“Learn • Live • Fly”: moving truth from the head to the heart—and into Spirit-led actionWhy “showing up” (imperfectly) invites miracles and multiplies blessingsCreating sanctuary: in your heart, home, community, and eventually in the worldDiscernment, boundaries, and choosing what keeps your light brightPractical encouragement for faith, family, health, and purpose-driven workResources & Ways to Connect 🌐 Livia’s hub: learnlivefly.com — podcast, community, resources, contact 📧 Email: [email protected] 🌿 The Consecrated Life Project: theconsecratedlifeproject.com 🙏 “Anchored in Christ” community (via Learn • Live • Fly) 🛠️ Tech made simple for heart-led founders (mentioned by Livia): via Learn • Live • FlyPlease share your thoughts and feedback! We love hearing from you!Email: [email protected]: @marybcooks For a free 1 on 1 meeting, find a time here: https://calendly.com/mblack7718/free-chat-with-maryHere's to your joy-filled life!-Mary

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• From Storytelling to Strategy: Meaghan Anselm on Marketing, Media, and Valuing Your Worth

  Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you!Marketing isn’t just about selling—it’s about storytelling that connects, inspires, and drives impact. In this episode of Beyond the Cookie Cutter, Mary sits down with Meaghan Anselm, founder of Saves the Day Marketing, to unpack the evolution of video, the power of audience connection, and why valuing your time is essential for success.With over 18 years in PR, marketing, digital strategy, and video storytelling, Meaghan brings a wealth of experience from producing television to building campaigns for mission-driven organizations. As the founder of Saves the Day Marketing, she and her team specialize in helping nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and public agencies find their voice, expand their reach, and create meaningful community impact.In this episode, you’ll learn:How the evolution of media has changed the way we connect with audiencesWhy storytelling is the most powerful tool in marketing todayPractical tips for entrepreneurs and nonprofits to stretch their budget without sacrificing qualityHow to set boundaries and price your services in a way that reflects your worthWhy clarity and authenticity matter more than polished perfection in building relationshipsWhether you’re an entrepreneur, nonprofit leader, or creative ready to elevate your message, this conversation will give you practical tools and a fresh perspective on how to grow your impact without burning out.📧 Connect with Meaghan: [email protected] 🌐 Learn more: savesthedaymarketing.comPlease share your thoughts and feedback! We love hearing from you!Email: [email protected]: @marybcooks For a free 1 on 1 meeting, find a time here: https://calendly.com/mblack7718/free-chat-with-maryHere's to your joy-filled life!-Mary

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• Reclaiming Your Power: Jessica Egea-Avalos on Women’s Leadership, HER Seat & Leading from Alignment

  Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you!What if true leadership isn’t about performance, but alignment? In this powerful episode of Beyond the Cookie Cutter, Mary Black sits down with leadership coach and HER Seat founder Jessica Egea. From young single motherhood to executive leadership in male-dominated spaces, Jessica shares how women can reclaim their voice, power, and purpose."Jessica’s journey is one of resilience and reinvention. After navigating seasons of struggle and growth, she created HER Seat—a transformational space for women ready to rise authentically, lead boldly, and step into the seats they were always meant for.In this episode, you’ll hear:Jessica’s journey from single motherhood to senior leadership rolesHow to transform challenges into seasons of growthWhy women must lead from truth, not performanceThe vision behind HER Seat and how it’s changing leadership for women everywherePractical ways to reclaim your voice and step into authentic leadership✨ Learn more at www.jessicaegea.com 📩 Connect: [email protected] share your thoughts and feedback! We love hearing from you!Email: [email protected]: @marybcooks For a free 1 on 1 meeting, find a time here: https://calendly.com/mblack7718/free-chat-with-maryHere's to your joy-filled life!-Mary

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• Healing Codependency & Awakening Your Soul: Kari Vest England on Akashic Records & Living Your Purpose

  Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you!At 45, Kari Vest England decided she couldn’t live another day in codependency and self-neglect. That choice led to a powerful spiritual awakening—one that revealed her intuitive gifts, unlocked the Akashic Records, and helped her break generational cycles. This episode is your invitation to reclaim your power and purpose.In this transformative conversation, Mary Black welcomes Kari Vest England—Master Intuitive, Shamanic Practitioner, Light Field Astrologer, and Akashic Record Keeper—to Beyond the Cookie Cutter.Kari shares her powerful journey from a life shaped by codependency and self-abandonment to one of deep spiritual connection, soul-level healing, and authentic empowerment. Through her own healing, she now guides others to release false narratives, clear karmic contracts, and reconnect with their highest selves.You’ll hear:How childhood empathy can become both a survival skill and a spiritual giftThe process of clearing Akashic Records and breaking generational cyclesHow to release inherited beliefs and emotional patterns that don’t serve youThe role of faith, universal guidance, and quantum principles in healingWhy it’s never too late to reclaim your power and purposeKari’s story, featured in the anthology Together We Rise: The Wounded Healer’s Enlightened Journey to a Collective Ascension, is a reminder that even in our darkest seasons, we are never alone—and the path forward may be more divinely guided than we think.📚 Read Kari’s story in Together We Rise: https://amzn.to/44hvyaX 🌐 Connect with Kari: karivestengland.comPlease share your thoughts and feedback! We love hearing from you!Email: [email protected]: @marybcooks For a free 1 on 1 meeting, find a time here: https://calendly.com/mblack7718/free-chat-with-maryHere's to your joy-filled life!-Mary

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• The Love Codes: Finding Connection, Stillness, and Healing in a Noisy World with Laura Kimmel

  Send us a Text Message! We would love to hear from you!A poetic conversation on language, nature, art, and remembering who we areIn this soul-nourishing episode, Mary Black welcomes Laura Kimmel, a poet, musician, educator, and author of The Love Codes—a trilogy of poetry born during the silence and awakening of the pandemic.Laura shares how walking through the forests of Florida and listening—truly listening—to birds, trees, and stillness allowed her to reconnect with her deepest self and the world around her. Together, she and Mary explore the healing power of language, the spiritual role of art, and the sacred resonance that comes from reading, speaking, and writing with intention.This is more than a conversation. It’s a reminder:That art is a tool for peace—and presenceThat our language shapes how we think and feelThat stillness is not empty—it’s where we find ourselves againThat even in grief or global noise, connection is possibleLaura shares the story behind The Love Codes—her poetic trilogy (book one is out now)—and how it came to life through international collaboration, emotional depth, and intuitive creativity.Whether you're an artist, a writer, a musician, or simply someone craving connection in an increasingly distracted world… this episode will meet you where you are.📚 Learn More📖 The Love Codes – Book One by Laura Kimmel: https://amzn.to/4laIF3V 📩 Email: [email protected]✨ Subscribe to Beyond the Cookie Cutter and share this episode with someone whose soul speaks in poetry.Please share your thoughts and feedback! We love hearing from you!Email: [email protected]: @marybcooks For a free 1 on 1 meeting, find a time here: https://calendly.com/mblack7718/free-chat-with-maryHere's to your joy-filled life!-Mary

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