Be Sweet Ya'll
Join Karen Key-Smith to grow mind, body and spirit so that we can in turn go out and make the world a brighter and sweeter place. Every episode, Karen shares original positive affirmations, stories, and tips to help you live a happier life. Be sweet and remember to follow the podcast to hear new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
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Taking The Long Way Around
I just have to tell you how much I adore Sue Monk Kidd’s book, When the Heart Waits! I've read it four times (and counting!) because it holds the secret to one of the hardest lessons I've ever had to learn: how to simply slow down. Today I share how I’m actively working to build quiet space and find "white space" in my life. I also introduce the Magic Wand Theory. This concept challenges us to drop our logical thoughts, tap into our spirit, and dream about what is truly possible for our business and life, encouraging us to r...
How Faith Guided Her Next Step featuring Jade Patronis
What if the secret to a happy life isn't just about the highlight reel, but about the depth you build during the "late bloomer" seasons?<br /><br />This week, I am bringing you a very special Happy Ass Encore episode because y'all loved her so much the first time, and she is just too precious not to share again. I’m sitting down with one of my happiest, most energetic friends, the "Lipstick Diva" herself, Jade Patronis<br /><br />Jade opens up about her journey of reinvention at age 40 moving from being a stay-at-home mom to launching a lipstick line. We...
Tuning Into Your Inner Soundtracks With Britt Matthews
What if the messages playing in your head were actually holding you back from the life you were meant to live?<br /><br />Today I am joined in the studio by my effervescent and darling daughter, Britt, for a conversation that is as deep as it is spicy. Today we’re talking about soundtracks, which are the internal voices and repetitive thoughts that shape our reality. Inspired by the work of Jon Acuff, we explore how to identify the broken records of overthinking and replace them with messages that are much more aligned with our values and are more positive. <br...
How Angela Klopf Creates Real Community Impact
What if the secret to a truly happy life… is giving something away? 💛Y’all… this conversation made my heart so happy I could barely stand it. I got to sit down with the absolutely beautiful, warm, and generous Angela from Habitat for Humanity, and let me tell you… this is what it looks like when someone is living a life of purpose.We talk about what Habitat really does…Of course, they build homes, but let’s not forget they also build hope, instill belonging, and plant the seeds of community. When Angela shares her story of growing up in foster care and...
What's Stuck In Your Craw?
Today I’m asking a question that hit me right in the heart…what is stuck in your craw?I’m sharing where I’ve ignored the little irritations in my life until they turned into something bigger… and where I’ve finally made changes before things reached a breaking point. I also talk about something powerful I heard: most people don’t change out of desire…they change because of disasters. And that made me stop and ask myself… what can I change today before it gets to that point? This message is your gentle nudge to pause, reflect, and choose growth...
Encore Episode: Why Authenticity Wins Online with Lacy Counts
This week I’m bringing back an encore episode with the hilarious and inspiring Lacy Branch Counts. If you’ve ever spent time on social media in our community, you probably already know Lacy. She’s a successful business owner, a mama raising a child with autism, and someone who keeps life refreshingly honest and funny.In this conversation, we talk about what it really looks like to juggle business, motherhood, marriage, and community involvement. Lacey shares the real-life moments behind the highlight reel—how she balances running The Yard Bar, being a wife to Steven, and raising her son Crew whi...
Losing Yourself in Love With Maurice Hunter
What if the love you’ve been searching for your whole life was already inside you?<br />Today I’m sitting down with my friend Maurice, an incredible artist whose work is rooted in one powerful idea: self-love. What started as a letter he wrote to his young daughter eventually grew into a personal philosophy about love, relationships, and the responsibility we have for our own emotions.<br />In this conversation we talk about how many of us spend years looking for love outside ourselves, only to discover that the deepest love begins within. Maurice shares how that realization shaped his...
How to Use Positive Triggers to Rewire Your Brain For More Peace and Happiness
Have you ever overreacted to something minor and realized it wasn’t about now it was about then? Today, I’m sharing a practical way to retrain that response using positive triggers. I call them joy buttons, small moments that help me shift into gratitude, compassion, and calm. I’ll show you how to build your own list and actually use it when your mind starts to spiral. Mine include coffee, outfit joy, and gym time. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, let this be your gentle reset.<br /><br /><b>Episode Highlights: <br /></b>[01:39] The dark house memory and what...
It’s Not You—It’s Me (And That Changes Everything)
Ever catch yourself mentally drafting a “what they should do” speech… while your own side of the street is a mess? Today’s episode is a loving gut-check about the one thing I actually have control over: me.I talk about how easy it is to point outward when I’m tired, stressed, or overwhelmed, and why that always leads to a cascade of drama I didn’t need. The real work is noticing my part, owning my response, and choosing peace instead of trying to manage everyone else’s behavior. I share the mindset shift that keeps bringing me back: I can’t...
How to Lead With Faith and Confidence With Daniel Pratt
Building a business will expose every weakness you didn’t know you had. What really happens when you stop chasing two dreams and commit fully to one?Today I sit down with Daniel Pratt, owner of Panama City Coffee Company, to talk about what entrepreneurship demands and requires. Daniel shares about his transition from musician to business builder, and the hard decision he made in 2020 to go all in on one path instead of doing two things halfway.This conversation addresses solving the problem you’ve been avoiding instead of distracting yourself with what feels easier.We talk about starting small...
