THE ONES WHO DARED

Are you craving a simpler life? Sarah Stutzman guides us back to basics with insights on health, homemaking, and raising our own food. Listen to her wisdom on cultivating a resilient, sustainable lifestyle. She is a modern day homesteader and a Certified Integrative Health Coach. Founder of Well Folk Revival — three acre farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania where she and her husband raise their children, grow food, care for animals, and teach the community about ancestral practices through Folk School Classes and Health Coaching. Sarah’s passion is to inspire and empower women to transform their health for a lifetime. As she says “When you change the way a woman cooks you change her health and the health of her family." In this episode we discuss: The Beauty of Homesteading Life The Challenges of Balancing Motherhood and Work Importance of a Proactive Approach to Health and Nutrition Avoiding Comparison and Pursuing Our Own Healing and Sarah's Well Folk Revival Classes Follow Sarah on instagram @wellfolkrevival and if you’re in PA, come sit around the table with like minded women and learn sourdough, fermenting, butchering, canning, and cheese making in person. -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Molly Stillman blended her painful past with a sense of humor in her memoir "If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry," tapping into our universal need for vulnerability and self-forgiveness. Molly Stillman’s journey of facing multiple challenges, including the loss of her mother, financial struggles, and a career detour. Explore how she found resilience and hope in the face of adversity. Molly candidly shared her experience of squandering a significant inheritance, accumulating credit card debt, and the lessons she learned from it. Our conversation also turns to the profound connection as highlighted by a guest's serendipitous exchange with Kristin Hannah who not only did a forward on Molly's book, but also used Molly's mom Lynda Van Devanter's book Home Before Morning: The Story of an Army Nurse in Vietnam as research for her newest book called The Women. Molly shares how her life was impacted as a result of her mom being in the Vietnam War as a young nurse, the lasting trauma that followed for both women, and how agent orange took havok on her mom's health. We uncover the emotional toll of caring for an ill parent and the poor decisions made under the weight of sudden wealth, all while recognizing the healing potential of sharing these stories. The journey towards self-forgiveness is difficult, yet it is through the freedom of releasing our burdens and finding common ground in our stories that we truly heal and grow. Molly Stillman is a resilient, inspiring and vulnerable in hopes that it can bring healing to your own journey. -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Glenn Eshelman could have been an artist at Disney in California, but instead he turned down the offer, and ended up building Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster County – a journey full of hardships. Yet, Glenn’s faith in God guided him to living a life beyond his wildest dreams. Glenn's artistic talent was nurtured from a young age on his family farm in Lancaster County. With the encouragement of his parents and a Sunday school teacher, he began to hone his gift for art, which later became a beacon that would guide him through the darkest times of his life. The sudden passing of his mother and the upheaval of his dream to become a dairy farmer could have deterred him. However, these events marked the beginning of a transformation that led Glenn toward his true calling—creating biblical theater productions that would eventually draw millions. We sit down with Glenn to unravel his inspiring story, from the heartache of personal loss to the triumph of pioneering biblical theater. You'll hear how faith played a critical role in his life, bringing together the perfect blend of creativity and business acumen when he met his wife Shirley, and how the couple's synergy led to mesmerizing productions that have touched millions of lives. The podcast episode concludes with Glenn offering valuable insights into the interplay between creativity and faith. His journey exemplifies the transformative power of storytelling and the arts in conveying spiritual messages that can touch lives and influence the world. Links to Glenn Eshelman: www.sight-sound.com -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Have you ever considered the transformative power within your everyday stories? Matthew Dicks – the mastermind behind the art of storytelling, uncovers the secrets of creating compelling stories from his bestselling book called Storyworthy. In this episode, Matthew shares what constitutes a story, how to begin and end a story, and much more. Matthew also teaches us his 'Homework for Life' technique, a daily ritual that involves documenting the most story-worthy moment of each day. This practice uncovers the hidden depths within the seemingly inconsequential moments of life, transforming them into a wellspring of narrative potential. By engaging in this practice, storytellers can enhance their craft, preserve memories, and slow down the perceived passage of time, affirming that each day is indeed memorable. Matthew Dicks is the internationally bestselling author of several novels, including The Other Mother, Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, and Twenty-one Truths About Love, as well as the nonfiction titles Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life Through the Power of Storytelling and Someday Is Today: 22 Simple, Actionable Ways to Propel Your Creative Life. He is an elementary school teacher, a storyteller, a marketing and storytelling consultant, a speaking coach, a blogger, and a wedding DJ. Matthew is a record 56-time Moth StorySLAM champion and 9-time GrandSLAM champion whose stories have been featured on their nationally syndicated Moth Radio Hour and weekly podcasts. His stories have also appeared on PBS's Stories From the Stage. Matthew is also the co-founder and artistic director of SpeakUp, a Hartford-based storytelling organization that produces shows throughout New England. He teaches storytelling and public speaking to individuals, corporations, universities, religious institutions, and school districts worldwide. Link to Matthew Dicks: https://matthewdicks.com/ -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Amy Lacey is a serial entrepreneur, innovator, best-selling author, keynote speaker and business mentor. In 2016, after being diagnosed with Lupus, Amy launched Cali’flour Foods and introduced the first cauliflower pizza crust to the market when only a head of cauliflower could be found in grocery stores. The brand took the food industry by storm, going from farmers markets to grocery stores across America, and spearheading what would become a billion dollar industry category. Cali’flour was the number 1 pizza crust sold on Amazon for 16 months straight from 2018-2019. The product won several awards including KeHE Best New Product in 2018 and was featured in Food and Beverage Magazine, OK! Magazine, GQ, Good Housekeeping, as well as one of “Whoopi’s Favorite Things” on The View. The products were also seen at the ESPY, Teen Choice, the Emmys, NY Food Show, as well as many other traditional food shows. Amy sold the majority of Cali’Flour in late 2019 and became one of the top 1% of women business owners to exit a company with an 8 figure deal. Amy is now trailblazing the path towards a brand new innovative health and wellness product with her new company, Beyond Medicine, founded in 2023. This new company is on a mission to highlight one of the world’s greatest superfoods that most people don’t even know exists yet. She is introducing a new category of superfood to the market and paving the way for a new era of self-care and wellbeing that prioritizes the body’s natural ability to be and stay healthy while enhancing the immune system’s armor against disease and illness. Up next alongside Beyond Medicine, Amy continues to collect her vast knowledge and experience in entrepreneurship into courses and programmes that make e-commerce easy for entrepreneurs. Her philanthropic mission includes supporting women founders, and she continues to be incredibly passionate about being involved in non-profit organizations that support children with cancer and fighting against the sex trade. When she’s not innovating the next industry shaking product, you’ll find Amy at her home in Melbourne, Florida with her husband, her 3 children and their new puppy. Amy opens up about her journey to resilience in business and how embracing forgiveness can pave the way for success in your entrepreneurial endeavors. Don't miss this insightful episode filled with practical wisdom and guidance from someone who has faced challenges head-on and is eager to reveal her path to triumph. Learn how to attain freedom and success in your own life. Amy has generously attached a link for the listeners to try a 4-day supply of Mixed Berry Blast Soursop Gummies: immune-boosting powers of the unusual and exotic Soursop fruit. These antioxidant-packed treats are the first of their kind, specially crafted to revitalize your cells and enhance your immunity. Click on the link for your free sample here: https://www.soursopnutrition.com/discount/svetka-sopsample24?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fmixed-berry-blast-soursop-gummies-sample-pack Guest links: www.heyamylacey.com https://www.instagram.com/heyamylacey/ https://www.instagram.com/soursopnutrition/ -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

JULIE CANTRELL is a multiple award-winning, New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author, editor, creative writing instructor, TEDx speaker, and ghostwriter. She went from someone who was told by her teacher "Whatever you do, do not waste your scholarship on writing you will never make it as a writer." Julie had to rediscover the gift within herself and the desire to be a writer. Today, her readers contact her to let her know that Julies novels have changed or saved their lives. So, what gift do you have that you are robbing the rest of us? Maybe the negative voices shut down your confidence of becoming who you were called to be. In this episode, Julie also shared her writing processes, her favorite authors and how we can develop our gifts and calling to share with the world. Julie also, served as editor-in-chief of the Southern Literary Review and has received the Mississippi Arts Commission Literary Arts Fellowship, the Rivendell Writers Colony Mary Elizabeth Nelson Fellowship, the Pat Conroy Writer’s Residency Fellowship, and the Fairhope Center for Writing Arts Residency. Her novels have earned starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal and have been featured in Top Reads lists by LitHub, Redbook, Southern Living Magazine, REAL SIMPLE, BookBub, HuffPost, USA TODAY (HEA), and more. As a novelist, she’s received two Christy Awards, two Carol Awards, and the Mississippi Library Association Fiction Award. She was named a short-list finalist twice for the Mississippi Arts & Letters Fiction Award as well as a two-time short-list finalist for the Pat Conroy Southern Book Prize. In addition to her work with survivors of abuse and her service as a literacy advocate, she’s a member of the Tall Poppy Writers, an organization that promotes the power of story and elevates female voices. With published works across a diverse range of genres and numerous languages, Julie currently writes, teaches, and edits fulltime from her home in Houston, Texas where she finds great pleasure in helping to shepherd other people’s stories to shelves. You can find Julie Cantrell at: Juliecantrell.com -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

In Jordan Jonas' interview he talks about the challenges that equipped him for surviving 77 days alone in the Canadian Arctic, ultimately winning the sixth season of the History Channel's reality TV show "Alone." Their conversation covers topics ranging from experiences on "Alone," living in Siberia with the Natives, and wilderness training to his most transformative book, and the history of his ancestors. We delve into how his passion for adventure and survival shaped his positive and resilient mindset. This is an episode you will not want to miss! Jordan Jonas links: https://www.jordanjonas.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hobojordo/ -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Erin Carpenter gained national publicity after her and her husband renovated a run-down laundromat and transformed it into a thriving community hub in Charleston, SC. Which led them to being interviewed on Good Morning America, being featured on Yahoo In The Know, Newsweek, Upworthy and more. Erin never expected her quick recap video of the three month remodel process to go viral, and generate over eleven million views. In this episode Erins shares: You will not want to miss this encouraging story of Erin Carpenter who is passionate about designing beautiful places, and bringing people together in them. Guest Link: https://www.instagram.com/erinv_carpenter/ https://thearisecreative.com/ -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Graham Hetrick who is a Coroner of 34 years and Medical Legal Death Investigator. Featured on History Channel in the show called History's Greatest Mysteries on an episode of The Escape of John Wilkes Booth. He also has his own show that was originally on Investigation Discovery (ID), later bought out by Amazon called The Coroner - I Speak for the Dead. This is Graham's second time on The Ones Who Dared podcast. In this episode which is part two on Addiction, Mind, Body, Soul and Spirit. Graham talks about addiction, the connection of mind, soul and body and spirit. His search for meaning in an uncertain and often painful reality of our world, and how that has led him back to his faith in God. You can find Graham Hetrick on: http://www.grahamhetrick.com/ https://www.instagram.com/grahamhetrick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQb9op37OoY&t=43s https://www.amazon.com/Coroner-I-Speak-Dead/dp/B091JXQ25Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GYMJRCEJ8KU6&keywords=the+coroner+i+speak+for+the+dead&qid=1704743858&sprefix=the+coroner+I+%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1 -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Graham Hetrick who is a Coroner of 34 years and Medical Legal Death Investigator. Featured on History Channel in the show called History's Greatest Mysteries on an episode of The Escape of John Wilkes Booth. He also has his own show that was originally on Investigation Discovery (ID), later bought out by Amazon called The Coroner - I Speak for the Dead. This is Graham's second time on The Ones Who Dared podcast. In this episode which is part one out of 2 episodes. Graham talks about addiction, cold plunging, the connection of mind, soul and body. His search for meaning in an uncertain and often painful reality of our world, and how that has led him back to his faith in God. Stay tuned for part two of this conversation. You can find Graham Hetrick on: http://www.grahamhetrick.com/ https://www.instagram.com/grahamhetrick https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQb9op37OoY&t=43s https://www.amazon.com/Coroner-I-Speak-Dead/dp/B091JXQ25Y/ref=sr_1_1?crid=GYMJRCEJ8KU6&keywords=the+coroner+i+speak+for+the+dead&qid=1704743858&sprefix=the+coroner+I+%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1 -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Courtney dared to take a leap of faith and start a home for young at risk girls in Ghana, Africa while being scared for her own life visiting the country for the first time. Courtney Bullard has lived in the Tulsa area for over 20 years. Courtney has been involved in ministry to teenage girls since 2001 and is the founder of I.D. Ministries. In 2011, she felt God calling her to build a home for girls in Ghana, Africa. Together, she and her husband began working to establish The Pearl House. Courtney is a public speaker and co-author of the book, “The Same Page.” Courtney serves as The Pearl House Chief Visionary Officer. In addition to the many girls in Ghana, Courtney loves and adores her two precious daughters at home in Oklahoma. In this episode you will hear what blind faith looks like through Courtneys journey of opening a home in Africa and now, ten years later it evolved into so much more than just a safe place to heal. Tune in to the episode to hear this inspirational story of a leap of faith. Guest links: www.thepearlhouse.org -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

“Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labeled ‘This could change your life’.” - Helen Exley Do you enjoy reading books and trying to improve yourself in different areas of life, work or business? In this episode, I'm going to share with you my top three transformative books that I read in the year 2023. Additionally, I will recommend a bonus book for those who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs. This bonus book is frequently suggested by people who have achieved financial freedom. What were your favorite books from the year 2023? Share in your comments on instagram -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Courtney Clark is a wife, mother of three young children, a multi entrepreneur, a franchisor and a celebrator of the small wins in life. Together with her husband, they run a successful real estate investing company with 55 rental doors and now have flipped over 70 homes in Utah. She is the co-founder of Set The Stage, a home staging and home furnishings company that she and her partner successfully franchised at the beginning of 2023 and now have over 15 territories and counting. Growth, connections and relationships are her passions and purpose in life. In this episode we talk about: Guest Links: www.wesetthestage.com https://www.instagram.com/heycourtney.clark/ https://www.instagram.com/setthestage_/ -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Are we scrolling away our lives? In this episode we talk with Heath Wilson who is the co-founder and CEO of Aro Technology, Inc., a tech company that is creating a new generation of intentional families. An entrepreneur, visionary, culture builder and idea generator, Heath co-founded eVestment prior to Aro, and sold the company to NASDAQ in 2018. His experience in data-driven solutions coupled with his role as a husband and a father of four led Heath to help develop Aro. As co-founder of Aro, he is committed to helping people, companies, and families create healthy relationships with their technology through passionate leadership and expertise. When his phone is in Aro, Heath can be found spending quality time with his wife, Mistye and their 4 teenage children—and yes, they all use Aro, too. Heath Wilson discusses how their company helps families disconnect from screens and reconnect with each other. They emphasize the importance of giving loved ones undivided attention, share success stories, and provide practical tips for breaking the habit of mindless scrolling. Check out Aro right now at www.goaro.com -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

This a fascinating conversation with Jill Winger who is the founder of The Prairie Homestead, one of the foremost homesteading websites since 2010. She is dedicated to helping others learn how to grow their own food and live a more fulfilling, old-fashioned life. Her practical and authentic style of teaching and storytelling has won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of homesteaders across social media and through the top-ranked Old Fashioned on Purpose podcast and the best-selling Prairie Homestead Cookbook. In this episode she talks about: Connect with Jill Winger: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jill.winger -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Ann Marie Jones is a voice for Foster Care and Adoption. Ann Marie Jones is a passionate advocate for foster care and adoption. Her mission is to help restore families and children, and she has devoted her time and energy to the Bridge-a-Life organization, which provides practical tools for the local and national community. Ann Marie is co-founder and board member at Bridge a Life, is a trust based relational intervention (TBRI) practitioner and also serves on the Board of Directors at the Safe Children Coalition which serves the 12th circuit in the State of Florida. Danny and Ann Marie Jones are the proud parents of three adopted children: Owen, Lilly and Emma. When they set out on their personal foster care journey, they felt stirred in their hearts to get the local church more involved in the service of foster care. Danny and Ann Marie are passionate about leading the Church to the front-lines of foster care and orphan care, locally and around the world. They believe God is changing the world through the power of Jesus Christ, and that wounded children are finding hope, love and purpose as God moves His people to action. Ann Marie discusses: -Her path to Foster Care which led to adoption -The need in the community which prompted her and her husband to launch Bridge-a-Life organization. -TBRI: trust based relational intervention, and the difference it is making on working through kids with trauma. -The realities and hardships of being a foster parent to kids who experience trauma. -Helpful resource she uses and recommends for parents who are in the midst of Foster Care of Adoption. - https://www.bridgealife.com/ -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

Jane and her husband felt called to spend their lives serving the Muslim people in the Middle East, it became their life mission as a family. A mission that came with a heart-wrenching cost. In this episode you will hear: This interview was one I had to hold back tears while in my seat and one that will leave you feeling hopeful. -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

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Silent Superheroes are simply people who do random act of kindness for others, without expecting anything in return and without the the intention of being recognized or discovered. This episode is a reminder for all of us to love on others without any expectations or recognition. Because everyone benefits from kind humans. Our world needs your smile, your small kind gestures and a reminder that there is good in the world. "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a battle you know nothing about." - Wendy Mass -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/

If you are feeling burnt out this episode is for you! In this episode Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith goes over the seven types of rest we all need to live our best life. She shares how rest or lack of it impacts all areas of our lives, and also small steps we can take to fill the different buckets of rest. To find out the type of rest you may be lacking take a free quiz online on RestQuiz.com Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author. She is an international well-being thought-leader featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women’s Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, INC, CNN Health, and TED.com. She is the author of numerous books including her bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life. Over 250,000 people have discovered their personal rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com. Learn more about Dr. Saundra at DrDaltonSmith.com. Links to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith: DrDaltonSmith.com RestQuiz.com -Links- https://www.svetkapopov.com/ https://www.instagram.com/svetka_popov/