I'm beyond thrilled to have Molly back!   In this episode, we dive into her experiences with farming and the valuable lessons she's learned as a woman of faith, and how it has impacted her family and raising her kids. Besides being an incredible mom, Molly is also the author of If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry, which we discuss in this episode. These two parts of our conversation really uncover the 'why' behind who she is and the path she's on.   00:00 - Introduction More about our guest today   Molly Stillman is the founder and creator of Still Being Molly, a life and style blog started in 2007, and the host of the Business with Purpose podcast, started in 2016. She is a speaker, teacher, writer, and loud laugher with a passion for inspiring women to know that they were created on purpose, with a purpose, and for a purpose. Molly's writing has appeared in publications such as Patheos, ChristianParenting.org, Compassion International, Faith Wire, and Scary Mommy. She is honored to have been featured in publications and media such as US News & World Report, The 700 Club, Cary Magazine, Midtown Magazine, and was named as one of "the Carolina's 75 Most Stylish People" by Carolina STYLE Magazine. She is a wife to John, mama to Lilly and Amos, dog mom to Tater and Audrey, and lover of Jesus, Diet Coke and all of the Chipotle burritos. You can find her online at stillbeingmolly.com   06:09 - Farm Life and Spiritual Reflections Molly is a farm girl who is more than happy to share with us lessons farm life has taught her, from observing animal behaviors to understanding why pruning fruit trees is so important. She shares how these everyday moments tie into spiritual lessons from Scripture. Her experiences with animal births and their natural instincts really highlight her belief in seeing the Creator's hand in everything around her.   19:31 -Balancing Creative Work and Personal Life Is work-life balance really a thing, and is it achievable? The answer is yes, and Molly shares some of her great strategies to achieve it, as well as the importance of communication and delegation - especially when trying to juggle everything.   26:01 -The Journey of Writing a Book Writing a book isn't easy, and I love sharing stories of resilience to encourage anyone starting or already on that journey. Molly opens up about her experience writing If I Don't Laugh, I'll Cry—from the initial spark of an idea to crafting a book proposal—while offering practical advice for anyone wanting to start a passion project. She also dives into the challenges and rewards she faced along the way 34:01 -Conclusion I hope, just like Molly said, this episode is a reminder that healing, growth, and success come from taking small, bold steps. Connect with us to share any thoughts and lessons from this episode via the links below. We would love to hear from you!   Mentions: Molly on Instagram Can I laugh on Your Shoulder Podcast Molly on Linkedin Still Being Molly Website If I Don't Laugh I Will Cry -The Book   Podcast Appearances Molly's previous episode on The Moxie Podcast Jenny on Can I Laugh on Your Shoulder Podcast Connect with me: https://jennynuccio.com/contact Follow along with my Weekly Wild: Sign Up! Find me on social media: Jenny Nuccio Work with me through one-on-one mentorship and strategic coaching sessions: Join me! Sign up to receive a copy of the podcast slides covered in this week's episode: https://jennynuccio.myflodesk.com/ry8jrddbfx  

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