Did you know that the average millennial will undergo more than 10 career changes–not job changes–that’s full-blown career shifts.

Since this is such a buzz topic, twin sisters, Dana and Angela, tech queens from the Bay Area turned their curiosity of this big idea into a blog idea then into a full-blown podcast! #goalgetters

Recently I was a guest on their @work_in_progress_blog Podcast and dove into how I transitioned from a teacher to educational administrator to a corporate project manager and now to a solopreneur after being let go from my job in February.

These innovators have fascinating stories of how others have made dramatic shifts in their professional worlds–it is definitely worth previewing and subscribing, as the inspiration is endless when you hear where some have been which lead them to where they are.

After listening to Dennis and Caleb’s podcast about dating from a guy’s perseptive, I reached out to them to offer a female perspective of a 45-year-old-singleton (never been married).

Let me just tell you, dating as a Christian woman in 2020 is not for the faint-hearted.

I shared the crazy, roundabout ways of my dating life and how I’ve navigated detours, dead ends, and and one way streets.

In my chat with Pantea about Leveling Up Your Career with Confidence, we chatted about the following:

⁉️In Bali, “NO” is infrequently used; instead they have a two-word alternative

3️⃣The 3 traits I believe entrepreneurs need to be successful.

🌴 What living in FL during hurricane season has taught me about entrepreneurship.

🔛A lesson I learned from a Peleton coach that helps me keep pressing on in my business when I encounter failure.

🆙How to leverage your network=NET WORTH

❌The mistakes I’ve made as an entrepreneur that lead me to relaunch Shine in March 2020.

Have a listen using the link below for to discover these responses and more!

The Fight Within Podcast gets into the minds of top professional athletes and prominent business professionals. Our host Manny Lara (former pro-MMA fighter) sits down with guest and talks to them about overcoming obstacles, resources/tools to winning, why they have a passion for their profession, the best advice they’ve gotten, what motivates them NOW vs when they first got started and how mental strength plays a significant role in their success. Take a listen and see if these helpful tips can be implemented into your daily practices

During this session with Coach Stephanie Ferrara we chatted about all things podcast-related, relationship building, and faith-based business.

We dove in to:

• how to use L.O.P.A. to build your audience and followership
• never do this when pitching
• always do this when pitching
• the significance of Matt 5:14-16 and Rev 12:11 for faith-based entrepreneurs
• how Hal Elrod’s S.A.V.E.R.S is a great practice to implement
• And more!

Tune in to listen.

Troubles, trials, and problems–oh my!

But not to worry–we know The One who’s overcome them all! And as an heir to the throne, you can, too! (NOTE: additional scripture to read and reaffirm this promise: Romans 8!)

Write this week’s MOVE & MEMORIZE  scripture on a card and get movin’, sister friend! The enemy wants to keep you from your promise and will attack you any way he can…but when the scripture is in your heart, you can attack him right back! And remember, it is difficult to hit a moving target!

Write it on a card, save it as a screensaver, put it on a post it note and affix it to your bathroom mirror, but whatever you do, commit to learning God’s Word!

If this encouraged you, please share with another and I would appreciate if you’d leave a rating and review, too!

And for more faith-fitspo including information about upcoming events, challenges, and more visit: www.shinewithfrannie.com to sign up and receive emails each week

And how could I have forgotten?!??! The Come Alive retreat is NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

This all-inclusive weekend experience of faith, fitness, fellowship, and fun is happening on Oct 29-31, 2021 in Melbourne, FL at the Harbor Stay Resort! Rally your fellow sisters and mark your calendar for this life changing weekend of overflowing, miracle power–and kayaking, paddleboarding, fitness classes, sunrise worship sessions, a fire pit, hot tub, and S’MORE! 🙂

Dreaming with God can be so fun, but we often go at such a fast pace, we don’t slow down enough to create the intimate connection to know what He’s trying to tell us.

In this episode, we’ll explore some scripture and practical tips to stay spiritually connected to God so you can dream big, sister friend!

If this encouraged you, please share with another and I would appreciate if you’d leave a rating and review, too!

And for more faith-fitspo including information about upcoming events, challenges, and more visit: www.shinewithfrannie.com to sign up and receive emails each week

And how could I have forgotten?!??!

The Come Alive retreat is NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

This all-inclusive weekend experience of faith, fitness, fellowship, and fun is happening on Oct 29-31, 2021 in Melbourne, FL at the Harbor Stay Resort! Rally your fellow sisters and mark your calendar for this life changing weekend of overflowing, miracle power–and kayaking, paddleboarding, fitness classes, sunrise worship sessions, a fire pit, hot tub, and S’MORE! 🙂

Early bird pricing is set until 6/1/21!  (And there is a 1 and 2-payment option!)

No excuses–you are worth the investment in your spiritual, mental and physical health!

Click here to learn more and register today!

You may have heard Kari Jobe or other artists sing, “The Blessing,” but there is nothing like standing on the promise of Numbers 6:24-26!

Write this week’s MOVE & MEMORIZE  scripture on a card and get movin’, sister friend! The enemy wants to keep you from your promise and will attack you any way he can…but when the scripture is in your heart, you can attack him right back! And remember, it is difficult to hit a moving target!

Write it on a card, save it as a screensaver, put it on a post it note and affix it to your bathroom mirror, but whatever you do, commit to learning God’s Word!

If this encouraged you, please share with another and I would appreciate if you’d leave a rating and review, too!

And for more faith-fitspo including information about upcoming events, challenges, and more visit: www.shinewithfrannie.com to sign up and receive emails each week

And how could I have forgotten?!??!

The Come Alive retreat is NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION!

This all-inclusive weekend experience of faith, fitness, fellowship, and fun is happening on Oct 29-31, 2021 in Melbourne, FL at the Harbor Stay Resort! Rally your fellow sisters and mark your calendar for this life changing weekend of overflowing, miracle power–and kayaking, paddleboarding, fitness classes, sunrise worship sessions, a fire pit, hot tub, and S’MORE! 🙂

“Prayer is powerful. It can heal, prayer can give, and it can change lives.”
—Shane DeCreshio

Please let me know how I can pray for you, dear one.
Simply reply to this message with your request.

P.S. The entire month of June I am sharing scripture to “Move & Memorize” from the Song of Solomon.I read and unpack a verse or two then pray over you. This is another way to hear and receive prayer, dear one.  Tune in to the Shine with Frannie Show by clicking the button below or wherever you listen to podcasts.

What do you see?

Did you know that you can only see 70% of your body without using a mirror?

Yep. You can’t see your eyes, ears, neck, or how about the back of that funky-looking-messy-bun you fashioned up in the back!!?

Do you tend to see 70% or 30% as body-beautiful?

Do you loathe and hate or celebrate and appreciate your precious and Holy Temple, Lee?

It’s time to see, love, and accept yourself 100% the way that God sees you! 

You are beloved, cherished, appointed, beautiful and so much more! I pray this over you, dear one.

You are a wonderfully, divinely designed vessel of love and light.

Shine your light brightly as you enter this new week!

A  Season of Breaking

Have you ever questioned God, “What on earth are You doing?”

When we encounter times in life where we just don’t get–
why the adversity, why the struggle, why the ____ you fill in the blank.

I want to remind you that Papa prunes to provide a plentiful harvest.

“He cares for the branches connected to me
by lifting and propping up the fruitless branches
and pruning every fruitful branch to yield a greater harvest.”
John 15:2 TPT

If you feel like you’re currently “breaking”, focus on the bigger picture–God is breaking the “dead” things and habits (or people) so He can bring you closer to your destiny. 

And here’s a coaching reframe for ya, Lee.
Instead of asking Our Father, “What are You doing?” or “Why is this happening?” 

Ask: “What fruit do you desire to produce in me during this season?”

Breaking bears fruit.

Replacing lies with Truth

Ya know the game “2 Facts & a Lie”?
Well, let’s play a quick round, only using the inverse–“2 Lies & 1 Fact.”

Which of these is the fact?

1. Exercise is an opportunity to punish myself for last night’s eating choices.
2. My body is the Holy Spirit’s home.
3. When I get to (insert goal weight/size) I will be happy.

If you responded with #2, you are correct!

This is confirmed in 1 Corin 6:19-20. I love the Message translation of this passage:

“…your body is a sacred place, the place of the Holy Spirit?
Don’t you see that you can’t live however you please,
squandering what God paid such a high price for?
The physical part of you is not some piece of property
belonging to the spiritual part of you. God owns the whole works.
So let people see God in and through your body.” 

So good, right?!

But you know what? The other two statements are blatant lies that our culture tries to brainwash us through messaging and marketing all. day. long. And do you know where they came from? The biggest liar himself, in fact, he’s the father of lies–satan! (John 8:44)

Well this is a very short list that has been planted and continually watered; I’m sure you have a gazillion more to add to the list.

But do you know what’s so amazing?!? According to Christian brain-researcher, Caroline Leaf, our brains can be physiologically altered. Truth! Within just 4 days we can redirect negative thoughts and turn them into positive ones!

As you prepare for a new week, I invite you to sit with Our Father and ask if there are any lies that need replaced by Truth.

Then find a scripture to fix your focus for the week ahead. By the end of the week, you can retrain your brain to think positive, life-giving, affirming thoughts rather than dark, destructive lies!

Message me on Friday and LMK what new thought you’re thinking! 

2/2/22 was my backup date to my original 12/31/21 wedding date.

If you look at the image above–my 2021 vision board–you might see some red hearts on the left with the two hot pink arrows highlighting the image. If you look to the right, you will see “Miss to Mrs.”

Both of these dates mark hopeful and anticipated wedding dates from this past year, despite not going on a single date.

10/4/2002
12/1/2007
11/11/2011
2/14/2016
12/31/2021
2/2/2022

Further, ALL of the dates listed right here are dates of anticipated and much prayed for wedding dates (the 1st two are legit dates from engagements before I broke them off). You can say I am kind of obsessed with numbers and hopefully devoted to the idea of one day being married.

In the Bible, numbers are a big deal.

The number 2 signifies agreement.
The number 22 means personal revelation because of its reference to light. (Check out podcast ep #106 here for more about that.)

While I am tempted to be disappointed that God has yet to answer my prayer or change my heart’s desire to be married, I stand upon His Word and add a new date to my 2022 vision board: 12/31/22. 

Friend, if you are in a season of praying and waiting–
for the prodigal to come home
for health to be restored
for the relationship to be mended
for your financial situation to improve

I encourage you to find a scripture to stand upon and pray over in 2022;then write your prayer. There is weight and magnitude when you write it, not just think it or even say it. 

I believe that together we will one day see the answer to our prayers–perhaps even here on earth. Until then, I am going to keep building The Kingdom, praising and praying, and I invite you to do the same. 

Here are a few promises to consider praying:

* “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, and no mind has imagined what God has prepared for those who love him.” 1 Corin 2:9 NLT

* “The one who calls you by name is trustworthy and will thoroughly complete his work in you.: 1 Thess 5:23 TPT

* “God began a good work in you. And I am sure that he will carry it on until it is completed. That will be on the day Christ Jesus returns.” Phil 1:6 NIRV

* “His faith did not leave him, and he did not doubt God’s promise; his faith filled him with power, and he gave praise to God.” Rom 4:20 GNT

On Halloween night in 1992, I lost my virginity to a guy that could care less about me. (Don’t judge.)

I was seeking love but what I experienced was hate–hatred of myself for compromising and of him because I felt used and impure.

This led me on a spiral of other self-sabotaging, toxic behaviors as I attempted to fill the God-shaped hole in my heart with worldly pleasures. It happens more often than we like to believe–self-sabotage.

Defined by Psychology Today, self-sabotage is undermining of your own values–this was easy for me to do because I had very loose values–or perhaps non-existent ones.

While maybe not as extreme as the onset of my self-sabotaging behaviors, you might be able to relate:

• You want to go to the gym early, BUT you stay up too late watching Netflix and snooze through the alarm.
• You want to lose 10lbs., BUT you enjoy 2-for-1 margaritas at Chili’s on Friday for happy hour with your coworkers.
• You want to be in a relationship, BUT you act all crazy. (well, maybe that is just me!)

1. “But” reduction & and addition
2. Desire + emotion healing

I pray this episode blesses you!

If any of this resonates or you feel like you’re in a cycle of self-sabotage, reply to this message; I would love to pray for you!