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What's Really in Your Food?
Some call it divine disruption. That moment when God whispers (or sometimes shouts) a new direction for your life—one …
Love God, Love Your Neighbor
In today’s world, we’re constantly navigating a sea of worldviews—some that align with our Christian faith, and many …
Develop Strong Families
Recently, Adam and I sat down with Monica Swanson, a fellow homeschool mom, surfer mama of four, and all-around …
What Defines Our Legacy?
Recently, Adam and I had the joy of sitting down with Pastor Adam Koontz, a father of nine and a pastor with a deep …
Raising Kids of Character in a Culture of Chaos
Aloha friends, I’m still soaking in the beauty of our recent conversation with Monica Swanson on our podcast, All …
Introducing the All Things Possible Podcast — A New Chapter Begins!
Aloha friends, I am SO excited to finally share something that’s been stirring in my heart for a long time now — our …
Creating a Home That Breathes Peace
Hey friends 💛 Home. It’s where we unwind, laugh, learn, grow, and gather with the people we love most. And let’s be …
Tips for Being Intentional with Your Children
It’s another early morning, and the challenges of parenthood are instantly upon me. “O boy here comes the 2 yr. old who …
Life is a Balancing Act
Yes, there is definitely some truth in that! We do need to prioritize, make boundaries, and set aside time for each …
How Safety Prepares Us for Success
One of the most rewarding parts of parenthood is to watch your children experience achievement. It can be as simple as …
Would I go Back?
Yeah, it’s kinda fun to think about some things especially if it’s a “gotcha” one liner that would have been perfect …
Josh’s Story of Hope
I thought I would share Josh’s amazing story today! I hope you are as encouraged and inspired by his faith and …
Practicing Resiliency
I think some people are born with more resiliency than others, but I really do believe that it’s something that can be …
Family Tips
Here are few tips that I’ve learned on my journey of raising four children, working from home, and homeschooling!
Overcoming Discouragement
I recently had a pretty discouraging experience. Here’s the mindset I try to keep when I get discouraged:
3 Tips to Handle Overwhelm
Being a mom, a wife, an entrepreneur and a professional surfer while balancing everything else on my plate gets crazy! …
2 Underrated Goals To Prioritize This Year
I thought I’d share two perhaps underrated goals that I think everyone should be focusing on in 2024! I am always …
Big Wave Surfing
The experience of surfing 40 foot waves at Jaws was incredible, but not without its risks! Here’s my take on it:
How My Family Stays Grounded
We’re homeschooling because we’ve found that it helps us slow down and focus on what matters. I don’t want to pursue …
Stewarding Our Minds & Bodies Well
Every person has been given the gift of a body and soul from God. It is up to us to steward them well and honor God …
Being All-In with Every Season of Life
I want to look back on every season of my life and feel like I was fully invested in it. That means being present with …
A Replay of the Last 20 Years
October 31st, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of losing my arm. I thought it would be fun to look back and kind of …
The Value of YOUR Story
I believe we ALL can share our stories. YOUR story is just as valuable as mine or as anyone else’s.
The Bride of Christ
As a part of His church, you are the spotless bride of Christ and one day you will live with Him eternally in Heaven!
Building a Mother-Daughter Friendship
Author and mom, Kari Kampakis, shares her top tips to strengthen this special relationship between mothers and …
2 Ways to Be a Better Friend
I quickly learned as a young girl how important friends are. I chose friends that would influence me for good and, …
How I Navigated Sudden Fame
The overnight popularity was more difficult for me than the actual physical change of doing life with one arm. I was …
6 Tips to Learn to Surf
Many people really want to learn to surf, but they get intimidated and don’t know how to start. Here are a few of my …
Jesse’s Story of Hope
Jesse’s powerful story will remind you that you can overcome the trials in your life with God and the community around …
Building Confidence
Jenny Schatzel joined our ‘Ohana Live Event to give us practical tips to build our confidence.
How to be TRULY Unstoppable
Being unstoppable isn’t about being perfect or having it all together at each and every moment of every day. It is …
Keeping Our Priorities Straight
I do a lot of rad things, but if my family isn’t happy with what I’m doing, then I’m falling down on the greatest job …
How Adam and I Met
Adam and I celebrated our 10-year anniversary this month! Our story is a fun one so I thought I would share a bit about …
Setting Fear Aside
No one is fearless, but we can set our fears aside and overcome it. Here are a couple steps to help you do that!
The Gift of Balancing Family Life
With the recent arrival of our daughter, Alaya, we are all are adjusting to life as a family of six. It’s a bit of a …
How to Minimize Conflict
While so many of us dread conflict, it doesn’t have to be so bad! We can use conflict to strengthen and deepen our …
An Easy Tip for Good Health
My number one diet change the last two years has been going more animal-based and consuming organs, like liver, heart, …
Inside the Action: Surf Competitions
Wondering what it’s like to be a pro surfer? Here’s the inside scoop on the behind-the-scenes action at surf …
3 Steps to Overcome Fear
Fear is such a powerful emotion and it has the ability to completely stop us in our tracks. Here are 3 steps to …
The Power of Addiction
I invited certified drug prevention specialist Ray Lozano to my Live Ohana Event to teach us about what addictive …
