A Story Worth Living

Walking in purpose or pursuing the calling for which you were created is nothing short of a serious journey. It is ups and downs. It is hills and valleys. It is victories and battles. It is the pieces of a puzzle coming together one at a time toward the creation of a beautiful picture! It is pressing forward with the understanding that no matter what, God has a plan for you! This episode features speaker, author, coach, and YouTuber, Lorraine Edward’s journey in purpose with a cool twist! Listen in on her encouraging and inspiring story recalling how God turned her frustration into fruitfulness and how her pain produced purpose. That part! Let's listen together... You can connect with Lorraine here: Website: asinglemission.com Instagram: @asinglemission Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LorraineVision YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@asinglemission8340/featured Email: lorraine@asinglemission.com Here is the link to her current ebook: https://loveorillusion.datewizerr.com/ Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts Connect with us at A Story Worth Living IG: @bigpicturelivin

We had such a rich, thoughtful, and healing my conversation about women’s health—specifically about fibroids—on this episode with Dr. LaKeischa McMillan, an integrative gynecologist. This is absolutely a must listen-to episode because there are a ton of gems and great, descriptive information to add to your personal picture of reproductive health. We encourage you to be your own health advocate and to arm yourselves with the best info possible as you continue to navigate. Dr. LaKeischa Webb McMillan is certified in the use of the DiVinci Robotic System for Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery. Her ability to reach and teach women has expanded through her Best Seller, The Other PMSTM: Your Survival Guide for Perimenopause and Menopause. Her passion for helping women in perimenopause and menopause included her contribution to being on the advisory board of the only FDA Approved physician designed vaginal lube line, Momentum Intimacy. A gifted speaker, Integrative OB-GYN, hormone specialist, and Amazon Best-Selling Author; Dr. LaKeischa helps women in perimenopause and menopause who are struggling with depleting hormones get their hormones balanced, regain mental sharpness, and have energy to last the entire day. If you want to become a Hormone Hottie follow Dr. LaKeischa on all social media @drlakeischamd and take the free hormone quiz!! Connect with us on IG: @bigpicturelivin

July is Fibroid Awareness Month. We’ve been sharing women’s fibroid journeys. For this episode, we are excited to share the mic with Phyllis Frazier, a Fibroid Warrior who, through her story, encourages women to talk about their experiences in order to engage and inspire other women, especially younger women to take control of their reproductive health and their health overall. She reminds us that knowledge is power. Take a listen!

We are continuing the effort to raise awareness about fibroids and how that impact women. Our featured storyteller for this episode is my Sis-in-Law, Keshia Patterson. Through her unique story and lived experiences, Keshia, a true Fibroid Warrior, encourages us with the idea that not only can we can do hard things, but there are key lessons that we can learn from some of life’s toughest challenges. She reminds us that we are our best advocate.

It only takes a quick google search to discover some pretty significant statistics related to uterine fibroids. Stats like….most women will develop them at some point in their lives; over 25 million if you’d like to hear a number…with about 15 million of those whose everyday lives are impacted with severe symptoms. About. 15 million maybe more because, let’s face it, for some women, there may not even be a diagnosis yet. Stats like Black women develop fibroids at higher rates. We’ve dedicated this entire month of July, which is Fibroid Awareness Month, to exploring and amplifying stories of women whose lived experiences with fibroids are sure to educate and inspire. I am one of those women. I’m so looking forward to sharing this space with a few special sisters in order to provide even more visibility to a women’s health topic that absolutely requires more attention, research, and education. We can’t wait for you to hear these stories! Join us on Wednesdays as we take a deep dive into this important topic all month long!

It’s amazing what you’ll discover is inside of you when you’re under pressure. There’s a diamond waiting to emerge….It’s something how challenges have a way of forging new paths to purpose. When you would much rather be exempt from the difficult process, God has a way of revealing Himself in the furnace to remind us that He’s right there and still has a plan. You’ve got to check out this episode where I chat with my friend of over 25 years about her journey of realization that she was “made for this.” Michelle’s story worth living is truly inspiring! This episode will be available on Wednesday! You can contact Michelle and access copies of her book: Email: moreilly23@yahoo.com IG: @michelleo13 FB: Michelle O’Reilly Get Michelle’s books at barnesandnoble.com and amazon.com: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/michelle%20vanessa%20oreilly https://a.co/d/9MT7z00 https://a.co/d/aEQ756P Connect with us at A Story Worth Living! IG: @bigpicturelivin

At the time this episode airs, Tim’s pride and joy, Morgann, is currently a freshman in college at Troy University and Tim’s latest book is published and ready to purchase! We are privileged to feature Tim’s story worth living as he shares his thoughts on journey to purpose, personal calling, and how he continues along that path. Check it out! You can contact Time and access a copy of Tim’s book: info@timallston.com Linkedin: Tim Allston Connect with us at A Story Worth Living! IG: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

Educational excellence is critical! Listen in as Eddie and Deloris Baker share their take from the perspective of what’s under the hood of Baker’s Learning Kitchen, their tutoring company that’s positioned to help students confidently achieve academic success so they’ll be prepared to apply their skills to life and work! Eddie and Delores are truly Made for This!! Be sure to check out the show notes below for how to connect with Baker's Learning Kitchen in Huntsville, Alabama! You can donate to the Baker’s Learning Kitchen’s K-5 Book Drive running from now until July 29 in one of the following ways: Amazon Wish List: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/26MNKZJTOD46I?ref_=wl_share Donate: Cash app — $bakerslearningkitchn PayPal — info@bakerslearningkitchen.com Contact Baker’s Learning Kitchen: Website — www.bakerslearningkitchen.com Email — info@bakerslearningkitchen.com Phone — 256.203.6350 FB/IG — Baker’s Learning Kitchen Connect with us at A Story Worth Living! IG: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

When we stop to look closely at the trajectory of our lives, it’s possible to see details in our experiences that highlight and point to exactly what we were built for. Marilyn Williams-Jerrels joins this episode and shares her story worth living through the lens of a heart that serves. You can connect with her on Facebook: Marilyn Williams-Jerrels. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

Purpose can be defined as the reason for which something exists or is done, made, or used. Purpose is an intended or desired result. It’s an aim or a goal. Purpose means determination and resoluteness. That’s what Jonathan Cantrell, owner of Pushing4Greater, lives out as an inspirational leader and motivational speaker. Excited about featuring him on this episode! This season we are talking about discovering our reason for existing and what that journey looks like. I’m so excited about our featured guests who have been open and transparent by being willing to share their purpose stories worth living. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

We can’t believe it’s SEASON 5!! These days we are talking about WALKING IN PURPOSE….lived experiences of individuals who have chosen the purpose life—discovering and living out what they were created to do! We are excited to jump into these stories worth living! Rock with us in the coming weeks and be inspired on your own journey! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

Just a short message to say that you are here for a reason. Choosing to identify what that is and live it out is one of the most important things you can do on this life journey! Thank you for listening to the podcast and HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Cheers to something new!! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

It’s easy to shape our realities based on our expectations. Many times, there’s a perspective—the worst-case scenario—that we didn’t count on becoming the best-case scenario. In this episode, we are talking about the power of Plan B and what thankfulness for worse-case scenarios looks like. Take a listen! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

Adversity doesn’t mean the end. Don’t believe me? Check out this bonus episode of our “Beauty for Ashes” series. Pastor Debleaire Snell hung out with me today and delved into some of his own stories worth living regarding navigating hard things. If you’re a person of faith and even if you’re not, there’s something encouraging here for you. Go ahead. Check it out. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin

It can be challenging to navigate external changes that you had no control of. In this last installment of our “Beauty for Ashes” series, I talk about a few basics on what maneuvering external changes that feel like adversity looks like. Link to purchase my 31 day devotional journey: #SomethingNew: The Art of Making Life Changes: A 31-Day Journey https://www.amazon.com/dp/1545466025/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_PJFK84GF1KVXB74R6GTH Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

It’s exciting to feature Shea Crockett in this episode as he shares his heart and a personal story along the lines of what it looks like to stare adversity in the face and find the strength to navigate it only to discover that he was better because of it. His story worth living is powerful and I hope that it perpetually inspires everyone who has the privilege to hear it to decide to run on and see what the end will be. Just listen in…..you’ll see for yourself…. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

We are talking about tough times and what hope looks like while we maneuver through them…..the practical side of hope and what it is rooted in. "Hope against hope" doesn’t just happen—it grows when we recognize and walk in the fact that hope lies in our design--how God created us. You’ll want to check out this episode in our “Beauty for Ashes” series. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

We are still having rich conversations about navigating adversity. In this episode, Rabel Ortiz gives a frank view of her experiences with a cancer scare and the lessons she gleaned along that journey. Her story is both raw and inspiring. You’ll definitely want to click play as we continue our “Beauty for Ashes” series. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

We feature Dwaynia Wilkerson in this episode of our “Beauty for Ashes” series, and she shares her “Journey of Acceptance” while navigating adversity in making career changes. She reminds us through her experiences that bumps and ruts along the way can certainly be positive learning curves. Check out this episode! Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org

This new episode featuring Queanna Osborne is a needed conversation about finding purpose in your pain. Queanna is candid and transparent as she shares some pretty powerful insights into navigating adversity in our “Beauty for Ashes” series. Connect with us! IG: @bigpicturelivin FB: @bigpicturelivin Email: bigpicturelivin@gmail.com Website: www.jenniferepatterson.org