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In today's episode, Kathryn interviews Laura Bullock, the Executive Director of Vigilant Hope. They discuss the organization's mission to empower the North and South Side community of Wilmington through grassroots initiatives and relational support. Laura shares insights on Christian Community Development, the importance of listening to community needs, and the impact of proximity in effective community work. They also reflect on their recent trip to Chicago, where they learned from the Lawndale Community Church and the significance of language and making people feel seen. The conversation emphasizes the power of community, mutual support, and the importance of taking small, actionable steps to make a big difference!00:00 Introduction to Vigilant Hope and Laura Bullock03:07 Understanding Christian Community Development05:48 The Impact of Proximity in Community Work09:00 Lessons from Lawndale Community Church11:47 The Importance of Listening and Relationship Building14:59 Language Matters: The Shift from Homeless to Unhoused17:46 The Power of Community and Mutual Support20:51 How to Get Involved with Vigilant HopeFollow me on Instagram:Kathryn @kathryn_benkoHeart + Sole @heartandsolepodcastSole Fitness @sole_fitnessSubscribe to our YouTube Channel and WATCH all episodes!Follow Laura on Instagram: @lifewithlaurabFollow Vigilant Hope and The Roastery on Instagram:@vigilanthope@vigilanthoperoastingGet involved or donate at Vigilant Hope HERE!Sign up for the Sole Online Training App!Use coupon code 'SOLE20' for 20% off your first month!!

In this engaging conversation, Kathryn speaks with Mary Marantz, author of 'Underestimated', about her journey from growing up in a single wide trailer in West Virginia to attending Yale Law School and ultimately choosing a career in photography, podcasting, speaking, and writing. Mary shares her insights on overcoming fear, the importance of accountability, and the power of gratitude. She emphasizes that fear is a boring liar that keeps us from pursuing our dreams and encourages listeners to take action, even when scared. The discussion highlights the significance of recognizing the voice of fear and the impact of storytelling in empowering women to embrace their true potential.00:00 Introduction to Mary Marantz and Her Mission02:18 Growing Up in a Single Wide Trailer04:48 The Journey to Yale Law School10:40 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Fear19:30 Transitioning from Law to Photography26:21 The Writing Journey and Underestimated30:35 Fear as a Creative Enemy33:03 Understanding Fear and Its Impact36:40 The Power of Neuroplasticity39:34 Building Resilience Through Hardship42:03 The Importance of Accountability48:56 Embracing Self-Acceptance51:34 Reflecting on Personal Growth54:37 Encouragement to Overcome FearFollow me on Instagram:Kathryn @kathryn_benkoHeart + Sole @heartandsolepodcastSole Fitness @sole_fitnessSubscribe to our YouTube Channel and WATCH all episodes!Follow Mary on Instagram: @marymarantzVisit her website HERE!Purchase her new book HERE!Listen to her podcast HERE!Sign up for the Sole Online Training App!Use coupon code 'SOLE20' for 20% off your first month!!

My bestie, Sara Leonard, is back on the pod for a quick catch up! We talk about our timeline vs. God's timeline, Sara entering her 3rd decade, and she vulnerably shares about her fertility journey.Follow me on Instagram:Kathryn @kathryn_benkoHeart + Sole @heartandsolepodcastSole Fitness @sole_fitnessSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel and WATCH all episodes!Follow Sara on Instagram: @sara.i.leonardFollow Sara on TikTok: @sara.i.leonardSign up for the Sole Online Training App!Use coupon code 'SOLE20' for 20% off your first month!!

Re-sharing another Throwback episode from November of 2022! Enjoy!What did you need in your biggest seasons of desperation? Step into that! God can use your story to be someone else's survival guide. No matter how "big" or how "small," that time is NOW to step into our callings!Follow Me on Instagram:Kathryn @kathryn_benkoHeart + Sole @heartandsolepodcastSole Fitness @sole_fitness

My girl, Summer Lambert, is BACK!! We talk all about her incredible pregnancy news and what that has looked like, our obsession with Survivor, and how we are surviving life right now!Follow me on Instagram:Kathryn @kathryn_benkoHeart + Sole @heartandsolepodcastSole Fitness @sole_fitnessFollow Summer on Instagram: @summerlambertphotoSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel and WATCH all episodes!

Betsy Armstrong, whose memoir, The Mother of All Decisions: A Memoir of Mother Loss, Legacy and Adopting Kids in Midlife, is a story of resilience, hope, and defying the odds. Betsy’s journey began with losing her mother, home, and family at a young age. After years of avoiding the question of legacy, her mother’s death at 46 made her confront what truly mattered. Overcoming grief, Betsy transformed her life, running marathons and quitting a corporate job to live with purpose. Then, at nearly 47, she decided to become a mother through adoption, facing a failed adoption, a Russian courtroom drama, and a medical crisis along the way. Betsy’s story is one of triumph, perseverance, and making the impossible possible!Follow me on Instagram:Kathryn @kathryn_benkoHeart + Sole @heartandsolepodcastSole Fitness @sole_fitnessFollow Betsy on Instagram: @wordsbybetsyPurchase her new memoir HERE!Check out her website HERE!Subscribe to our new YouTube Channel and WATCH all episodes!

Krista St. Germain is a Post-Traumatic Growth and grief expert and host of the popular Widowed Moms Podcast, Krista has been able to take from her own experience and help thousands of widows navigate their lives after loss and not only survive, but thrive. Today, we chat about how grief is not linear, that the 5 stages are a myth, and how your brain is rewired through tragedy.Follow me on Instagram:Kathryn @kathryn_benkoHeart + Sole @heartandsolepodcastSole Fitness @sole_fitnessFollow Krista on Instagram: @lifecoachkristaCheck out her website HERE!Listen to her podcast HERE!Subscribe to our new YouTube Channel and WATCH all episodes!

The OG co-hosts are back together for a good ol' fashioned yap sesh! Chelsea Hollis reunites with Kathryn today to talk about the most random things (in true chels and kat fashion). We chat about cancel culture, coveting homes, what we would spend our money on if we were rich, how moms can truly juggle it all, and more! Follow Us on Instagram:Kathryn @kathryn_benkoHeart + Sole @heartandsolepodcastSole Fitness @sole_fitnessChelsea @chelseaallegraChelsea's NEW PODCAST @fullhandsfullheartpodSubscribe to our new YouTube Channel and WATCH all episodes of Season 6 and 7!Sign up for the Sole Online Training App!Use coupon code 'SOLE20' for 20% off your first month!!