The Desiraé Ofori Podcast | Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian Women

How do you know it's time to move on? How do you know you've overstayed your God-ordained season or have done more than He has required of you? Well, in today's episode (possibly the last episode of this podcast), I'll share some valuable thoughts and heart-provoking revelations God has shared with me. I hope that it encourages you, and inspires you to step out or even away on faith and trust God's plan for your next move in life. To continue following my journey and to stay connected with me visit www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode includes an in-depth conversation about traumatic experiences of mental, physical, sexual, and substance abuse. It is not suitable for young listeners or for people whom such topics may trigger. Please use your discretion and discernment when listening to this episode. In today's episode, Clare Davy, a motivational speaker, Christian life coach, author, and founder of The Reconstructed Woman, bravely shares her miraculous account of a mental health breakdown that reawakened suppressed traumatic memories, the horrific truth of her family's history in the occult, her unexpected spiritual deliverance and ongoing healing journey. Clare also shares practical and spiritual advice on how survivors of abuse and any woman can regain their confidence, identity, and strength with the help of God. To connect with Clare visit: ⁠www.ClareDavy.com ⁠ If you are in crisis or having thoughts of harm to yourself or others: Call the Crisis and Suicide Lifeline at 988 or text HOME to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line To connect with Desiraé Ofori visit:⁠ www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect⁠ or email Desirae.Ofori@gmail

This time last year, I wanted to quit my small art business. This time, I'm excited to share my top 5 lessons learned in 2023 that increased my success. I pray these tips inspire and encourage you on your small business journey, especially for Christian Entrepreneurs! Recommended Podcast and Video: How to Hear God's Voice - https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/nMjHsmlsVGb How to Decide if I Should Give Up or Pivot - https://youtu.be/AQsFdun6nmM?si=uf8KzOoFQtNkf2LM Shop DeKelis Art, Join My Email Family, and Connect with Me Across the Web at https://www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect

This episode is for you if you've never heard the voice of God or want to hear Him more consistently. With the help of my new book, Her Strong and Courageous Faith: A 5-Week Guided Devotional Journal, I'll share three of my favorite ways to CONNECT with God to HEAR His voice and maintain an ongoing CONVERSATION with Him. Are you ready to take your faith walk to the next level? Are you ready to deepen your relationship with God? Press play on the player, and let's get started! To watch today's episode visit: www.youtube.com/desiraeofori 📖 Order Your Copy of "Her Strong and Courageous Faith" and "Her Bold Faith" on Amazon: https://www.bit.ly/DesiraeOforiAmazon 💻 For Digital Downloads, Art, and to Learn More About All I Have to Offer visit: https://www.dekelisartstudio.com 📧 To Connect with Me via Email: Desirae.ofori@gmail

I spent several months to a year off Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok! The benefit was nothing short of amazing - it was life-changing! My social media detox has helped make 2023 the best year I've had in a long time! Come along and spend some time with me as I share my artistic life and experience with you. 📅 Detox Timelines ~ Instagram: 1 year off my art page and 9 months off my lifestyle page. Facebook: 1 month off my art business page, 6 months off my personal page, lifestyle page, and private group page. Tiktok: 10 months. Twitter: A few years 📧 To join my email family, order my books, shop my art, schedule a class, contact or connect with me elsewhere, visit: DeKelisArtStudio.com/connect 📚 Desiraé Ofori books on Amazon: bit.ly/DesiraeOforiAmazon 🎧 Watch Episodes of The Desiraé Ofori Podcast: youtube.com/@desiraeofori

With the fall/winter holidays and festivities upon us, I felt it was a great time to reshare Episode 41 - How to Manage Overwhelm as a Highly Sensitive Woman with Coach Justina Butler. Even if you do not identify as highly sensitive or an overachiever as discussed, this will give you some tips and insight on how to keep yourself emotionally in check, plus how to better understand the highly sensitive people in your life. You can connect with Justina on Instagram at ⁠@freewoman.podcast⁠ and check out her podcast - ⁠Good Girl Free Woman: Healing Codependency & Emotionally Destructive Relationships⁠ on Apple podcast and Spotify. Original Episode Description: Are you easily overwhelmed more times than you'd like? Do you consider yourself a sensitive person? Are you also highly ambitious or an overachiever? If you could say yes, or even maybe, to any of these questions, then this episode is for you. Today's podcast is an interview with Emotional Resilience Coach Justina Butler, who is certified and trained to help free sensitive and ambitious women from blocks, keeping them stuck in emotional overwhelm and self-sabotage In this episode, we talk about the following: Handling overwhelm as a highly sensitive ambitious woman Learning how to lead yourself through your emotions Why you should rethink trying to multi-task Understanding your emotional triggers Respecting your personal boundaries And more! To connect with Desiraé Ofori across the web, visit www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect or email at Desirae.Ofori@gmail.com

LET'S TALK ABOUT JUDGY CHRISTIANS! Some try to correct people from a well-meaning place, while others are just downright bullies and don't truly care about the HEART of a person. Today, I'm sharing three examples of witnessing others being judged, my experience being judged, and the recovery from being a judgy Christian myself. Let's learn together through the Word of God how best to help non-Christians, new Christians, and even the "Seasoned Saints" grow closer to God instead of running away from Him. Ready? Let's dive in! To watch this episode visit me on YouTube at youtube.com/desiraeofori To learn more about me and my mission to help women through art and faith-based inspiration visit my website: DeKelisArtStudio.com/meet-desirae For collaborations, questions, or just to say hello, email me at Desirae.Ofori (@) gmail.com

Contentment was the missing puzzle piece!! In Philippians 4:10-13, Paul writes about knowing how to live a life of contentment in any circumstance. However, what does that practically look like for a modern-day woman? Today, I'm sharing my journey to a lifestyle of contentment using three real-life examples as a stay-at-home mom/homemaker, business owner, and ministry wife. Whether or not you can relate to my personal examples, I pray you'll be able to take away gems that can be applied to your own life. Once God started to transform my mind and my heart, I discovered that contentment was the missing puzzle piece to the life I desperately wanted and needed - a life of peace, restoration, and authentic joy! Be encouraged! SCRIPTURES REFERENCED IN THE PODCAST: Psalms 46:5 Proverbs 31:25 Exodus 31:6 CONNECT WITH DESIRAE ACROSS THE WEB: DeKelisArtStudio.com/connect YouTube.com/@desiraeofori Desirae.Ofori@gmail.com

Question of the day - If you have big hopes and dreams to become well-known for your craft, profession, or business would you still do it even if you were to remain a hidden gem? Today, we're digging into this question and more to help you discover if there could be more to your calling and purpose than you knew. There's also the possibility that God has bigger and better plans for you, or that you're getting in God's way by self-sabotaging your destiny. Mentioned Content: The Blessing of Being a Hidden Gem, Episode 35: https://www.bit.ly/TheBlessingofBeingaHiddenGem LoveMichelleAna - "Grieving Something Good: Going from Good to Greater": https://youtu.be/edvjJSRT8O0 Subscribe to the Desirae Ofori YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@desiraeofori Shop DeKelis Original Art, Prints, Earrings, and MORE at https://www.dekelisartstudio.com/boutique Her Bold Faith Guided Journal on Amazon - https://www.bit.ly/herboldfaith Join my Email Family for 15% off in the art boutique, monthly freebies, and updates: https://www.bit.ly/DeKelisFam Connect with me: https://www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect For Collaborations, Reviews, or Questions: Desirae.Ofori[at]gmail.com

Have you ever taken a break from social media only to find yourself getting caught up shortly after you return? Do you ever find yourself on YouTube binging videos all in the name of "research" or trying to increase your knowledge? I know we love to blame social media and the algorithm for all our online addictions, but the real problem lies elsewhere. Whether you struggle with online obsessions, are caught up in never-ending Netflix and YouTube binges, or want to join me in becoming a recovering "Research Junkie", check out today's video and be inspired to make LIFE-ALTERING changes for a healthier lifestyle, online and beyond. You can watch this episode and more on my YouTube Channel - @desiraeofori Her Bold Faith Guided Journal on Amazon - https://www.bit.ly/herboldfaith Join my Email Family for 15% off in the art boutique, monthly freebies, and updates: https://www.bit.ly/DeKelisFam Shop DeKelis Art, Prints, Earrings, and MORE at https://www.dekelisartstudio.com/boutique Connect with me: https://www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect For Collaborations, Reviews, or Questions: Desirae.Ofori[at]gmail.com

Today, we're talking about why we need to stop making withdrawals from "expired season" in our lives. These seasons can include relationships, opportunities, a job, a friendship, stale mindsets, and anything that no longer serves its intended purpose. Holding on could keep you from receiving what God has intended for you in the NEW season and level He's calling you to. You can also watch this episode and more on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@desiraeofori Connect with me: https://www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect Discover and shop your favorite fine, printed, and wearable art at: https://www.dekelisartstudio.com Join my email family for inspiration, family discounts, freebies, and updates: https://www.bit.ly/DeKelisFam For Collaborations, Reviews, or Questions: Desirae.Ofori @ gmail.com

Today I'm talking about the healing lessons I've learned this past year about the value of pain, what it teaches us, and how to live confidently through it from a practical and spiritual perspective. You can also watch this podcast on YouTube at Youtube.com/desiraeofori Connect with me across the web: https://www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect Discover and shop your new favorite abstract art and inspirational products: https://www.dekelisartstudio.com Join my email family for inspiration, family discounts, freebies, and updates: https://www.bit.ly/DeKelisFam For collaboration, reviews, or questions: Desirae.Ofori@gmail.com

Hey, everyone! Today, I'm sharing an update on my Social Media Break from Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. This is a follow-up from Episode 48 - "Managing Burnout, Social Media Detox and Being a Working Stay-at-Home Mom". You can also watch today's podcast on my YouTube channel - Youtube.com/desiraeofori Connect with me: www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect Discover and Shop Your New Favorites: www.dekelisartstudio.com Join my Email Family for free art, discounts, and updates: www.bit.ly/DeKelisFam For Collaborations, Reviews, or Questions: Desirae.Ofori @ gmail.com

**YouTube Video Episode** Do you know someone who's "too deep" as a Christian? Have you ever been accused of being this type of Christian? Someone who goes above and beyond what other people do, or reads "too much" into everyday life experiences and things common in culture. Are they doing the most? Do you ever think, is it really that serious? Maybe it is, maybe it's not - either way, let's talk about it. **This episode is included in my Video Podcast playlist on the Desirae Ofori YouTube Channel. To watch the video and comment on it, click here: https://youtu.be/mBExI7QVEW8 Connect with Desiraé on Facebook and YouTube at Desirae Ofori Join our private "Her Bold Faith Tribe" Facebook Group for daily scripture, inspiration + encouragement throughout the week, and direct access to our monthly group devotionals. For questions, collaborations, or to say hello, email Desirae.Ofori@gmail.com

If you've ever struggled with confidence as a mom to build faith with your children, regardless of age, and to cultivate peace within your home in spite of the chaos in the world, then this episode is for you! Today we're joined by Mom Coach, Laura Hernandez of MamaSystems.net who helps mothers from diverse backgrounds to customize a routine, and cultivate peace and order within their homes specific to their family needs. She coaches and leads from experience as a mother of 10 children, biological, adopted, and with special needs ages 3-17! In this episode, we cover: Jesus Calling Collection Moms' Nite Out and Other Things I Miss Check out this FREE Self-Care Guide by MamaSystems by visiting this link: mamamystems.net/Desirae Connect with Laura at MamaSystems.net and on Instagram and Facebook at MamaSystems. Connect with Desiraé on Facebook and YouTube at Desirae Ofori Join our private "Her Bold Faith Tribe" Facebook Group for daily scripture, inspiration + encouragement throughout the week, and direct access to our monthly group devotionals. For questions, collaborations, or to say hello, email Desirae.Ofori@gmail.com

Although it's not a surprise that many women struggle with self-confidence, it is surprising how many Christian women deal with the same battles regularly. We know we should find our validation and confidence in God, yet so many of us (whether we openly admit it or not) are challenged with low self-confidence. Why is that!? Well, Sis, let's talk about it! In today's episode, Desiraé lists four common reasons why Christian women struggle with confidence and what we can do about it - practically and spiritually. HEY SIS!! My name is Desiraé Ofori, and I'm a wife, mother, Artist/Owner of DeKelis Art Studio, and Content Creator. My mission is to help Christian women break up with fear and doubt to embrace a lifestyle of confidence and bold faith, #herboldfaith, no matter their season in life. Remember, you are not alone in this journey - God has you covered! CONNECT WITH DESIRAE ACROSS THE WEB www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect JOIN THE EMAIL FAMILY - Monthly freebies, discounts, inspiration, and updates on new products for DeKelis Art Studio www.bit.ly/DeKelisFam EMAIL Desirae.ofori@gmail.com PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS Purchases made through the links below may allow me to earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for shopping these links and supporting my podcast! *Her Bold Faith: 31-Day Guided Journal www.bit.ly/HerBoldFaith *Shop my Amazon Storefront www.bit.ly/DesiraeAmazon

After four years we've made it to episode 50 and 14,000+ downloads!! It's been a journey to get here, but today I'm sharing why I started this podcast, what to expect moving forward, and the meaning behind our new tagline - Confidence and Bold Faith for Christian Women. To connect with Desiraé Ofori across the web, join our monthly group devotionals, private Facebook group, and youtube channel visit: www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect For bold and vibrant abstract art plus inspirational lifestyle products to grow your confidence and deepen your faith visit: www.dekelisartstudio.com For questions or collaborations email Desiraé: Desirae.Ofori@gmail.com

Christian women with platforms, businesses, and positions of influence, this episode is for you! The phrase "stop being ambiguous" has been playing in my mind and heart for the last few weeks, and once I finally looked up the definition of the word ambiguous, it was suddenly clear why. This is an issue I've struggled with over the past several years in my business, blog, this podcast, and especially social media. Today, I'm reading you a journal entry from last week where God spoke loud and clear about what I and other Christian women need to stop and start doing. Her Bold Faith is more than a trendy phrase, it's a command and declaration. There's a woman out there who is waiting on what God has placed in you and to hear what God is working through you. HEY SIS!! My name is Desiraé Ofori, and I'm a married, stay-at-home mom of two, plus a full-time abstract artist. I make content about being a wife, mom, entrepreneur, mental health awareness, and Her Bold Faith! My mission is to inspire Christian women to embrace a lifestyle of confidence and bold faith, #herboldfaith regardless of what season of life they're in. I believe that God uses everything we experience and learn through life. Life always has a way of bringing things full circle. Remember, you are not alone in this journey; God's got you covered! CONNECT WITH DESIRAE ACROSS THE WEB www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect JOIN THE EMAIL FAMILY - Monthly freebies, discounts, inspiration, and updates on new products for DeKelis Art Studio www.bit.ly/DeKelisFam EMAIL FOR COLLABS AND REVIEWS Desirae.ofori@gmail.com PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS Purchases made through the links below may allow me to earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for shopping these links and supporting my podcast! *Her Bold Faith: 31-Day Guided Journal www.bit.ly/HerBoldFaith *Sticker Mule - $10 Credit for you and me! www.bit.ly/StickerMuleInvite *Shop my Amazon Storefront www.bit.ly/DesiraeAmazon

I'm back with a fresh wind and a fresh perspective on life! Today, I'll be talking about how I now choose to handle burnout before it strikes. I'm sharing an update on how my detox from Instagram and TikTok is going. I'll also cover some new revelations I've had in the past week about life as a working stay-at-home mom versus a career Mom. Spoiler alert: It all comes down to quality over quantity. Listen to this episode, and I'll break it down for you! WELCOME!! My name is Desiraé Ofori, and I'm a married, stay-at-home mom of two, plus a full-time abstract artist. I make content about juggling motherhood, marriage, growing my art business, mental health awareness, and Her Bold Faith! My mission is to inspire women to embrace a lifestyle of confidence and bold faith, #herboldfaith in whatever God has created them for, regardless of where they are in their lives. I believe that God uses everything we experience and learn through life. Life always has a way of bringing things full circle. Remember, you are not alone in this journey; God's got you covered! CONNECT WITH DESIRAE ACROSS THE WEB www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect JOIN THE EMAIL FAMILY - Monthly freebies, inspiration, and updates on new products for DeKelis Art Studio www.bit.ly/DeKelisFam EMAIL FOR COLLABS AND REVIEWS Desirae.ofori@gmail.com PERSONAL RECOMMENDATIONS Purchases made through the links below may allow me to earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for shopping these links and supporting my podcast! *Her Bold Faith: 31-Day Guided Journal www.bit.ly/HerBoldFaith *Sticker Mule - $10 Credit for you and me! www.bit.ly/StickerMuleInvite *Shop my Amazon Storefront www.bit.ly/DesiraeAmazon

After 25+ years of marriage, Maxine Reyes - a retired U.S. Army Combat Officer, Air Force Veteran, certified PreMarital Coach, and co-founder of Happily Joint - shares some valuable and practical tips on what it takes to have a happy and healthy marriage. Topics within this episode include - characteristics for singles to consider when choosing someone to marry, surviving marriage through military deployment and separation, mutual respect plus roles between husband and wife, advice for current couples struggling in their marriages, and more! To connect with Maxine Reyes: www.happilyjoint.com Instagram.com/happilyjoint Youtube.com/happilyjoint Maxine's Music - Apple iTunes | Spotify | DistroKid HappilyJoint@gmail.com To connect with Desirae Ofori: www.dekelisartstudio.com/connect desirae.ofori@gmail.com