Wonderfully Made

Chasing Slow: Courage to Journey Off the Beaten Path || Allie interviews Erin Loechner, a former Los-Angeles-based art director/stylist. Erin has been blogging and speaking for more than a decade. They discus what it truly means to “chase slow” and “journey off the beaten path.” Erin also shares her personal tips for navigating your relationship with blogging and social media. Erin’s heartfelt writing and design work has been... Read More

Redefining the Dinner Party || Join us today as Rachel interviews Lennon Flowers, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Dinner Party, a community of mostly 20- and 30-somethings working to pioneer tools through which young people who’ve experienced significant loss can use their shared experience as a springboard toward living better, bolder, and more connected lives. Listen in as Lennon imparts insightful wisdom and... Read More

Meet our Blog Manager || Allie interviews Juliandra Durkin, our blog manager who works as a full-time film producer for Penn State sports. Juliandra opens up about her struggles with perfectionism and the pain of her parents’ divorce. She shares about her passion for anti-trafficking work as well as advice she would share with her younger self.

Lessons from a Life Coach || Kate Hilderbrandt wears a lot of hats. By day, she’s the Innovation Manager on the Field Ministry team at The Mission Society, a non-profit organization that seeks to connect those called to cross-cultural ministry with areas of need in the world. By night, she is a certified life coach who specializes in asking deep questions in order to help... Read More

What It Means to Be Made Well and Live Whole || Allie interviews Jenny Simmons, author of the book Made Well: Finding Wholeness in the Everyday Sacred Moments. Jenny is a dynamic storyteller and lover of people who uniquely sees God’s redemptive hand at work in the world around her. She is a sought-after musician, author, speaker and Bible teacher. Allie and Jenny discuss what it... Read More

Overcoming Mental Health Challenges | Allie interviews Elizabeth Tiglao-Guss, a social entrepreneur, Founder and Owner of Link of Hearts. Link of Hearts is a lifestyle-brand that raises awareness for depression and makes inspirational handmade products in Los Angeles.  Elizabeth is also a mental illness survivor and now, as a result, is a big advocate for mental health. We discuss her personal story about struggling with a mental health challenge, and... Read More

Through the Lens of a Photographer || Today we are thrilled to feature talented photographer, Nancy Borowick, who shares insight into her life as a professional creative, one who shoots for the likes of The New York Times amongst other fantastic publications. In her interview Nancy tells us about her career, her travels, her adventures, and her deeply personal passion project about the incredible legacy left... Read More

The Truth About Beauty || Allie interviews Emily Dean, a wife and mother of two enjoying life as a speaker, writer, life coach, and founder of Verity Vareé. Through their “reveals,” Verity Varee takes everyday women and gives them two photo-shoots and an interview, with the purpose of telling their story in a beautiful, unique way. Emily shares her personal story and what she believes it means... Read More

Freedom from Diets and The Practice of Intuitive Eating || Join us as Allie interviews Paige Schmidt, a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner who specializes in teaching women to ditch diets for good and make peace with food and their bodies through intuitive eating. Paige shares her story of freedom from dieting and poor body-image and tips and tools for learning to eat intuitively. Be encouraged on your own health... Read More

Calling All Travel Addicts || Join us as Rachel Brown interviews Erin Trager-Kusman, Founder of Gypsetter, a luxury travel specialist that curates epic trips that encourage people to go beyond themselves and chase their dreams and travels. Erin shares why she believes you can glean positives from each work experience you’ve had and the importance of taking action and asking yourself, “What do you have to... Read More

Allie Marie Smith interviews Jill and Kate, a dynamic singing and songwriting duo with the pipes, poise, and personalities necessary to build an explosive career in their home base of Nashville, Tennessee. While Jill and Kate are best known as former background singers for award-winning vocalist, Kelly Clarkson, they have emerged from the background to become a fore-fronting pair. Jill and Kate share their advice for following your... Read More

Making Your Own Path, The Art of Writing and Redefining Beauty || Rachel Brown interviews Ziza Bauer, the Online Managing Editor for Darling Magazine. Ziza Bauer is a scientist turned writer/editor and has been the Online Managing Editor at Darling Magazine since 2013. She loves discovering how the world works, how people think, and what makes others come alive. Rachel and Ziza talk all things... Read More

Impacting Your World || Allie Marie Smith interviews Allison Trowbridge, a social entrepreneur and author of the forthcoming book “Twenty-Two: Letters to a Young Woman Searching for Meaning.” Allison is passionate about empowering millennial women to impact their world. She has spent the past decade working against human trafficking and modern-day slavery, first at Not For Sale and presently with The Freedom Fund. Allison shares... Read More

Running a Cause-Driven Business || Rachel Brown interviews Lauren Cone, owner of the Else Agency, a wholesale fashion showroom that provides ethically and consciously made clothing and accessories to stores in the southern United States. Lauren works with giveback brands including 31 Bits, Sseko Designs and Krochet Kids. They talk social entrepreneurship and the ins and outs of running your own business. Lauren also shares... Read More

The Life of a Creative || Allie Marie Smith interviews Arielle Estoria, a spoken word artist, blogger and motivational speaker. Arielle is diligent in instilling “worthy” back into an insecure generation. They talk about turning your daydream into a day job, what it means to live a life of manna, and Arielle’s advice for those who aren’t yet sure what their passion or calling is.  

Meet Your Co-Host Rachel Brown || In this episode Allie Marie Smith interviews co-host Rachel Brown about her work with Touch A Life, an organization working toward healing and empowering children who are suffering, exploited, and at-risk around the world. Rachel shares why she needs Africa more than Africa needs her. They also discuss what her life in Dallas, TX looks like as well as her passion... Read More

Meet Your Co-Host Allie Marie Smith – Hope for Depression & The Story Behind Wonderfully Made || In this episode co-host Rachel brown interviews Wonderfully Made’s Founder and podcast co-host, Allie Marie Smith. Allie tells the story behind how Wonderfully Made started and opens up about her struggles with depression. Allie shares some challenges of running a non-profit as well as more about the Anchored... Read More