26 Year Old, Work from HOME Mom

I sure have spent a LOT of time in this office the past week, putting in some LATE hours as I get organized & prepare my business//team to unplug quite a bit when this baby comes.

I'm B E Y O N D overwhelmed with gratitude to be in the profession I am.

Y'all.

Im going to be a 26 year old work from HOME mom any day now.

Putting in the hours when it will work for MY family.. even if it's middle of the night power pockets from my phone while feeding the babe.

Unplugging completely to soak up precious moments without feeling bad about it (oh & still getting paid, by the way).

Not having to worry about finding someone to keep my little one to go back to an office after a few short weeks at home.

The list of reasons.. the FREEDOM I have.. 

I just never imagined we'd have this option or that it would be a decision we could make with such confidence & total peace!

You better believe I'm making sacrifices & working hard - and will continue to do so - but not at the expense of missing out on what matters to me.

Thank you, Jesus.. for coaching.

For this business.

For this company to partner with.

For my team.

For the people I get to help.

This is why I so passionately share about what I do & invite others (maybe even YOU at some point in the past or the in the future) to join me.

Because if this is such a blessing in my own life - I simply can't imagine what it could mean for someone else!!

Want to know more?

Email me at lindseykollar@yahoo.com

#IAmTeamBeachbody #GracefullyBalanced

January 2017 Coaching Sneak Peek

BUSY girls who still want more outta life.

Who refuse to settle.

Who are willing to sacrifice now to experience freedom later.

Who want to be their BEST, healthiest self.

Who want to break CHAINS.

Who want to defeat the odds & overcome self doubt.

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Maybe you crave to be more present in life // Maybe you dream of being debt free // Possibly you'd even just like to save up for a vacation or be able to afford a baby sitter once a month.

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Whatever IT is, you've got this void or this dream even, but that's all it is for now. Just a dream.

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What if I told you I could help you make it happen?

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What if I told you that taking care of yourself & helping others could literally be the solution or next step you didn't know you were waiting for?

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Welp, if you never ask or never investigate, you'll never know.

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So here's what I'm doing.

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I'm hosting a private, online, 4 day SNEAK PEEK group starting tomorrow (January 18th) that is self paced & obligation free.

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I'm going to share some real life stories - including mine. I'm going to answer questions - nothing is off limits.

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But here's the deal.. if you're willing to WORK, you'd be amazed at what's possible. The rest you will learn as you go.

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There's no experience (life or learned) required to do what I do.

Just a willingness to be coached & commitment to do your BEST, even when you may not feel like it.

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Want to find out more without feeling pressured?

Just HERE to request to join my group!

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Seeing this a little late? Email lindseykollar@yahoo.com for more info!

Beauty from Ashes

Can I encourage you today? Or maybe blow your mind a little?

My God.. He's a good God.

He brings what was dead to LIFE.

He extends HOPE to that which was lost.

He FORGIVES those condemned.

He turns sorrow to JOY.

He creates beauty from ASHES.

He turns our mess into a MESSAGE.

He turns our pain into PURPOSE.

He allows our tests of life to be a TESTIMONY.

Rejoice, my friends <3 span=""> 

Our little Ghoens family has been working through some trials, testing & hurts the past couple of months. While it's been an incredibly hard season of life, it's been a time in life that I've felt so incredibly close to the Lord.

Those days I feel alone or broken, it's like He continually pulls me into His lap of comfort & whispers His promises to me.

You see.

Even though we feel alone sometimes..

It's because we aren't looking to acknowledge His presence - we only look to place blame or focus on what we cannot understand.

He never left us. He never stopped caring. He wrote our story so long ago. Our "shocking" life moments don't surprise Him. He's equipped perfectly to love, guide & teach us though it -- if we ACCEPT it.

One day, probably soon, I'll share publicly about this journey. Although I'm AMAZED at how God is already working to allow me to minister to other women & families by laying it on THEIR hearts to reach out.

In the mean time, dears - take some time to recognize His incredible attributes & what they could mean for your life.

I am a child of the King.. a King who is a good GOOD Father!

Are you?

#GracefullyBalanced #GracefullyREDEEMED

GB New Coach Mentorship Academy: Join My Tribe

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”

–Anais Nin

I had no clue what I was doing..

But the risk of failure was WORTH the possibility of living freely..

And that's when I dove into this world of coaching..

I wasn't a fitness guru or nutritionist.

I wasn't at my "goal" body or health status.

I wasn't necessarily miserable.

But I WAS stuck

And I knew I wanted MORE.

So I became a coach.

I longed to alleviate stress.

I desired to be appreciated.

I wanted to travel.

I ached for community.

I craved freedom.

And two years later, I've experienced all of that.

I'm a {nearly} 26 year old entrepreneur who doesn't have it all figured out, but has embraced failing forward.

I have what I need to create & maintain a life by design.

I've joined & begun to create a TRIBE that fills my heart.

I get to use my gifts for ministry & to make a difference.

I get to connect my passions & purpose to this business.

And.. I get to pay all of this FORWARD.

#GracefullyBalanced is my tribe.. and we're welcoming women into our community with open arms.

Women who are talented, yet teachable.

Women who are ready for change.

Women whose dreams are bigger than their fears.

If you KNEW that becoming a coach on our team could be your solution & key to THRIVE.. could you afford to keep passing up the opportunity?

I'm preparing to launch my NEW coach mentorship academy at the end of this month - a place where I empower busy women by connecting them to the tools that can help them create a vehicle to their dreams.

And I'm accepting 5 applicants thru 9/26..

Why.Not.You?

To learn more & hold your spot, you simply need to email me at lindseykollar@yahoo.com!

You've got a week to dive in with us!

Coaching Talk: September Thirteenth

The o n l y regret I have is not knowing//asking//diving-in sooner.

I've said it myself. I hear it all.the.time.

You're not ready yet. You're scrolling past posts. Half understanding what I do. And I GET it! You wanna know more and it's a bit nerve wracking just to reach out, admit your interest & ask.

But what you're {m i s s i n g} out on, y'all. Wow.

The opportunity to connect with an amazing community.

The opportunity to have personal accountability with your health.

The opportunity to earn an extra $100-$1000 per month.

The opportunity to use your talents + gifts to grow yourself.

The opportunity to experience more FREEDOM & give back.

Can you a f f o r d to continue passing all of that up?

Really, think about that for a second..

What would this mean for your self confidence, personal healthy, daily life, family & future?

This business has rocked my world. It's enhanced my mindset, attitude, relationships, spiritual life, financial well being, daily grind, marriage & more.

I'm not fluffing that.

It's the truth.

When I think about not having this freedom, choice & everything else coaching has brought to my life - I lose my breath a little.. because it's a //b l e s s i n g// to myself, those around me & my future family.

So here's your chance to learn more.. privately.. online.. in under an hour.. from dear friend of mine with perspective other than my own {that you get to hear often}.

Learn more about what we do. Who we are. What is possible. & even ask some questions IF you'd like.

Tomorrow night at 9pm EST - you can hop onto a private, anonymous stream & find out if this opportunity is what you//your life//your family//your futures truly needs.

To learn how to join us, email me at lindseykollar@yahoo.com

Stop waiting, y'all. Don't regret not knowing//asking//diving-in sooner <3 span="">

Follow my life on SNAPCHAT

As much as I try to stay raw & real on social media, sometimes it can become a "highlight reel."

My heart's desire is to truly share my day to day with the women who follow me on FB, IG, this blog & snap chat.

To transparently share the good, the great, the hard & the sometimes ugly in life. But to talk about how God uses EACH of those moments for good.

My PASSION is ministry & leadership, which is why I LOVE owning my own business as a coach.

My life isn't glamorous.

I post too many photos of my dogs & food.

But I see the positive in most things. And when I don't, I'm determined to try to find it.

I want to live a life that glorifies God, edifies others, shines a LIGHT, honors my family & makes WAVES.

NOW -- that's not all happening on snapchat. But I'd love for you to get to know me more. See my quirks & meet my little family a bit more.

Check out my workouts, meals, silly filtered photos, etc.

Near or far, let's do life together.

You can find me at 👻LindseyKGhoens

Happy snapping!!

It Takes ALL Kinds: Gracefully Balanced

‪#‎TBT‬ to last week hanging out with these ladies in Nashville, TN at our annual coach summit❤️👯🎸

While there were tons of gals on our team who couldn't make it (we MISSED y'all) - even just the three of us represented well our big, diverse coach family.

You see, it takes ALL kinds to make us as special as we are. Gracefully Balanced isn't a bunch of cookie cutter ladies.

We are👇

spouses-girlfriends-veterans-military-mommas-business owners-bloggers-teachers-masters students-young creatives-single parents-sisters in Christ-medical professionals-fitness instructors-department heads-nannies-administrative professionals-etc.

The list goes on.. We have different backgrounds. Different stories. Different things we've overcome. But we're UNITED.. By common goals, passions & community. By the hustle & heart we live by daily.

But what it comes down to is - we want to:

1. Be our BEST self

2. Find fulfillment in what we do

3. Use our natural gifts & talents + learned skills

4. Create more choice, opportunity & freedom

5. Live a life by design

You might have misunderstood who we are, what we do & who this opportunity is really for. And that's okay. But now that you know - you're morally obligated to decide if THIS could help you reach your personal goals.

Greatness lies within you & success is your DUTY.

So will you link arms with us? Email me at lindseykollar@yahoo.com to learn more about joining the Gracefully Balanced team as a wellness coach.

Why not you, gal??

My LuLaRoe Experience + GIVEAWAY

Most of you have seen it on Facebook or Instagram - the new CRAZE that is LuLaRoe - a brand claiming to be the comfiest leggings EVER.

Let me start by telling you I was a skeptic.

I was added to several groups + parties where I felt like just a number. 

I saw the claims, but figured they couldn't have been any better than the stuff I could get anywhere else.

I thought they primarily offered leggings.

I thought they were all crazy patterns.

Now let me explain to you my personal reservations.

I believe in PERSONAL customer service & hate feeling like part of a mass invite process.

I love saving money OR saving up to splurge on fewer special items.

I don't wear leggings much, unless I'm working out - could this be for me?

I shy away from busy looking patterns - I'm more of a simple sally.

Okay - so now that you have my backstory. Let me tell you about my experience & how I got to this point.

My long time friend, Melanie Lemus, started her own LuLaRoe business recently.

We're fellow military wives who have known each other over five years - and now we're both entrepreneurs. I was added to her private FB group initially, but was never pressured to buy anything. Her page is professional & PERSONAL - she connects with the women in her group + shares photos/videos of herself, rather than stock photos. She also has a HUGE variety - something for everyone. From the Wacky Wendy type chicks to us Simple Sallies.

As my mind began to open & as I started silently stalking her page, Mel actually reached out with an opportunity that ended up becoming my first experience with LuLaRoe. Melanie knows how many women I work with on a daily basis & decided to do something pretty awesome for one of the *lucky* ladies who follow my blog. She decided to provide me with a set of leggings to GIVE AWAY for free.

Pretty cool, right? But she didn't just do that - she wanted me to be able to share about my own experience first, so I could present this opportunity to you ladies with a level of integrity that we both believe is absolutely necessary when you are growing a business.

So first, I joined one of her weekly sales, via her private group, & selected an item.

{Say hello to the NICOLE dress I'm wearing in the photo above.}

Once I selected my item, I worked through a simple, & QUICK checkout/invoice process.

My overall experience was both personal & efficient - using Google forms + Square.

And within just a few days, I received my package... this was one of my FAVORITE parts.

A good shopping experience includes the moment you receive your items in the mail.

That "first impression" moment shows the CARE that the company has for it's products.

I mean -- how ADORABLE is this packaging? It's FUN & colorful literally from the moment you open up the envelope!

Plus, she included a note & these little candies.

Ofcourse, candies aren't going to affect my opinion of the clothes, BUT it was yet another attention to detail that made the entire process even more thoughtful & pleasant.

So let's talk about the first time I tried it on & do some word association.

You say LuLaRoe, I say:

(smooth as)

 BUTTER 

soft

comfy

flattering

feminine

I wore this dress to church & got LOTS of compliments. While flattering your natural shape, the Nicole is also fairly modest! I was able to wear this dress several hours - from sitting in a bible study to visiting with friends to working with small children in the nursery. The dress is definitely an A+ in fit, color & quality.

THANK YOU, Melanie for such an awesome experience!

NOW -- let's talk about this GIVEAWAY!!

ONE lucky winner will receive a pair of comfy leggings courtesy of @LularoeMelanieLemus - And the pattern will be a total SURPRISE.

Here's what you need to do to enter:

1) Join Melanie's private FB group HERE

2) Follow me on Instagram @GracefullyBalanced and comment on the "lularoe experience" photo with your own IG username + tag a friend.

3) Follow Melanie on Instagram @LularoeMelanieLemus

4) Type in the comment section of THIS blog post with your IG name + FB name when you're done!!

I will verify each of these steps have been completed & choose a RANDOM winner on Friday, August 5th!

Who's EXCITED?!?!?

Cheers to fabulous comfort, my friends!

*This post was sponsored by Melanie Lemus - LuLaRoe*

Gut Check Question & Mid Week Inspiration

Asking myself this & challenging you to do the same..

is what you're doing TODAY getting you closer to where you want to be TOMORROW??

This doesn't just apply if you're a coach or working from home.. it also applies to your health & fitness.

Want more financial freedom? Work for it.

Want more time with your family? Find a way.

Want to improve your health? Start making changes now.

Want to slim down & gain your confident back? Make some lifestyle changes.

You are your problem.. and your solution. You are MORE than capable of changing your circumstances, but growth//change first starts with a decision.

So make it NOW. Need help figuring our your first step?

Email me at lindseykollar@yahoo.com

Live with heart & be fueled by your vision.

Go for GREAT!

#Motivation #Inspiration #QuoteOfTheDay #GracefullyBalanced