Her Scars Tell A Story

Ann

The mission behind my podcast is to provide a platform for ordinary women just like you and me from different cultures, all ages and backgrounds to share their stories of how their scars point to Jesus. Let's be honest, so many of us come from dysfunctional families and upbringings and by the grace of God the wounds and trauma of the past are now our scars that tell a story of God's redeeming grace and love through the finished work of the cross. Although healing is a journey, we can confidently place our hope in the truth of the promises of God. I believe that we each have a voice and your voice has the power to change the course of someone's life.For the majority of my life I've lived afraid of sharing my voice which is why I love to journal. I often thought to myself, "how can I encourage and speak into this generation of women? I'm just a Chicana from the South Side of Chicago who is unqualified!"Then truth settles in and says, "this ain't about you, it's about Him."I don't have much expert advice to give, in fact my story is pretty muddy but it's my story of what Jesus has done in my life and I'll share it with you, along with the wisdom and grace that God gives us to navigate through this life to fulfill His will. In the quietness and uncertainty of these past 2 years during this pandemic, I discovered that it's time to share my voice as I've spent time in deep reflection and prayer with the Lord while tuning out the noise of this world. My purpose and heart is to encourage women right here in the City of Chicago to find their voice and tell others about what Jesus has done and continues to do in their lives. I will be sitting with women discussing different topics having honest, raw, organic conversations that will inspire and encourage this generation of women all to the glory to God.

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Episodes

"Rest for my soul in the Lord" with Dr. Evonne Thompson
11-12-2023
"Rest for my soul in the Lord" with Dr. Evonne Thompson
Send us a Text Message.In today's episode, I'm honored to introduce my guest  Dr. Evonne Thompson, author of "Can you sleep like this? In the rest of God." I'm excited for you to listen to our conversation today on rest, obedience, worship and prayer as they all come together to truly find rest in God. I pray this episode will bless you.Meet my Guest:As a speaker, teacher, and author, Dr. Evonne is known for leading high-impact events. Complementing her theological experience and MA in theology, Dr. Evonne is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and MBA graduate from Regent University, allowing her to positively impact diverse communities through her professional work. After completing her doctorate from United Theological Seminary, she launched Elici, which combines her gifts as a consultant and Fortune 200 professional with faith.​Dr. Evonne lives in the Chicago, Illinois area, and is passionate about local ministry efforts and volunteering. She works as a Director at the University of Chicago, as well as a Spiritual Director for Contextual Ministries students at United Theological Seminary. She serves on the Executive Council for United Way of Metro Chicago’s Women United, as well as other Chicago ministry organizations. She loves God, prayer, worship, family, friendship, fellowship, and laughter. When resting in God, she enjoys traveling, hiking, reading—and a favorite dessert.Website: www.elici.orgSupport the Show.You can partner up with me by making donations via PayPal by using the link below:https://tinyurl.com/HerScarsTellAStory-Donationshttps://herscarstellastory.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @herscarstellastory https://www.youtube.com/@herscarstellastory3899/https://www.facebook.com/herscarstellastoryEmail: herscarstellastory@gmail.com
ThanksLiving- A conversation with my Husband, Omar Calvillo
21-11-2023
ThanksLiving- A conversation with my Husband, Omar Calvillo
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I am thankful to have a conversation with my husband Omar Calvillo, the host of Wrong to Strong Chicago Podcast. We talk about gratitude and being thankful to God for who He is and all the blessings He gives to us.As we approach Thanksgiving the whole world gathers to give thanks. As a  believer in Jesus Christ , we are often urged throughout scripture to give thanks to God. I'll be the first to admit my initial response in troubling times, isn't one of thanksgiving. I'm learning that even difficult and trying times are opportunities to give thanks to God for being with us and leading us through such difficulties. I'm grateful for my Lord's love, grace and patience. He keeps us and gives us strength to keep going and seeking Him.Friends, I'm thankful for all of your love, support and prayers.Thank you, to the courageous women who have shared their stories for God's glory.I'm thankful for my sweet blessings, my husband Omar and my children Angel, Angelina and Moses. I'm thankful for my family, friends that became family and all my brothers and sisters in Christ. Blessings to you all this Thanksgiving. With Love, Ann CalvilloSupport the Show.You can partner up with me by making donations via PayPal by using the link below:https://tinyurl.com/HerScarsTellAStory-Donationshttps://herscarstellastory.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @herscarstellastory https://www.youtube.com/@herscarstellastory3899/https://www.facebook.com/herscarstellastoryEmail: herscarstellastory@gmail.com
Be Brave, Be You with Lisba Romo
06-11-2023
Be Brave, Be You with Lisba Romo
Send us a Text Message.Meet my Guest:For the longest time, Founder, of Be Brave. Be You, Lisba Romo struggled with the spirit FEAR. In her early childhood, Lisba suffered from being bullied at school and being verbally abused at home. Consequently, this led to Lisba’s feelings of unworthiness, low self-esteem and having fear to do things. Lisba was so shy to do things that simply speaking up and expressing herself was a challenge. When Lisba became a teenager, she battled with depression and having suicidal thoughts and experienced being spiritually attacked by an evil force. In college, Lisba began to step outside of her comfort zone. Yet life still had some challenges for her along the way as she entered the workforce. After being laid off for the second time, Lisba decided to become one of the caregivers for her dad who was battling cancer. Unfortunately, her dad lost the battle against cancer and this rocked her to her core. Her father had to hold off on living his life fully in hopes of retiring one day and doing all the things he wanted to do but unfortunately life had a different plan for him. It is then that Lisba made a decision to be brave with her life. She created her own challenge to conquer her fears by challenging herself for 10 days going live on Facebook doing a Be Brave and Get Uncomfortable Challenge. The more Lisba got uncomfortable, the more comfortable she became with being uncomfortable. Lisba’s passion for overcoming fears and adversities lead to creating her own YouTube channel.One day Lisba met with a woman who invited her to co-author on a book to share her life story and gave her the inspiration to start her organization, Be Brave. Be You, LLC. Lisba is now leading a purposeful life as the Brave Warrior Life Coach, Motivational Speaker and Published Author in Today’s Inspired Latina. Lisba believes that there is yet more dreams to accomplish and that nothing is impossible if you put your faith in God. Lisba is a child of God, a wife, daughter, and a sister and has two pet childs, Honey and Bella.To learn more about Lisba and her organization, Be Brave. Be You, LLC. visit www.bebravebyou.comSupport the Show.You can partner up with me by making donations via PayPal by using the link below:https://tinyurl.com/HerScarsTellAStory-Donationshttps://herscarstellastory.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @herscarstellastory https://www.youtube.com/@herscarstellastory3899/https://www.facebook.com/herscarstellastoryEmail: herscarstellastory@gmail.com
"Bring it to Him" with Delilah Abu founder of PG-31 Ministry
29-10-2023
"Bring it to Him" with Delilah Abu founder of PG-31 Ministry
Send us a Text Message.Meet my amazing guest:Delilah was born & raised on the South side of Chicago. She’s half Arabian & half Puerto Rican. (Two beautiful blend of cultures) God & her relationship with Him is a huge pillar in her life. By the time she was 22 both her parents passed away. Her faith helped her overcome that trauma. Delilah was a plus size model, however, her focus has shifted from modeling to mentoring & public speaking. She’s the founder of PG-31, a faith-inspired teen girl summer mentorship program. She was a co-host of an event called ‘The Royal Discovery within your closet’ It was an event to encourage women to not only see themselves the way God sees them. But to embrace who they really are, also, to encourage women to work on that inner & outer healing. She is  the owner of The R.O.C.K. Exchange Resale boutique and is grateful to have the opportunity to cater so her clients who can truly witness how fashion is timeless. While modeling,  she’s had the privilege of being on the ‘Steve Harvey’ show a few times, She’s walked in Latino fashion week , Graced the runway for ‘The Curvy Fashionista’ & been seen on Fox News. Windy City Live & WGN, to name a few. Proverbs Girls 31 (PG-31) is based on the scripture Proverbs 31:25 “She is clothed with strength & dignity without fear of the future.” Our hope is when we come across young women that go through our PG-31 summer program, they leave different with each meet, learning something new. Especially, when it comes to life skills & faith.In Delilah's free time she enjoys traveling, volunteering, styling women, hanging out with her family & friends & her main highlights are going to church, fashion, PG-31 & public speaking. I'm excited for you to listen to Delilah's story. Get ready to be inspired and laugh wit  us😃 I pray you'll be blessed through her story as I am.Support the Show.You can partner up with me by making donations via PayPal by using the link below:https://tinyurl.com/HerScarsTellAStory-Donationshttps://herscarstellastory.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @herscarstellastory https://www.youtube.com/@herscarstellastory3899/https://www.facebook.com/herscarstellastoryEmail: herscarstellastory@gmail.com
"When I Couldn't See the Self Righteousness in Me" with Marybel
02-10-2023
"When I Couldn't See the Self Righteousness in Me" with Marybel
Send us a Text Message.Meet my guest Marybel. Marybel Rodriguez, was born and raised in Chicago. She grew up in Englewood/Back of the Yards neighborhood.  She is a daughter and sibling to seven wonderful beings, she absolutely loves them all! Jesus is her motivation. She loves Him and He loves her. She has  the honor of taking care of her loved ones and those whom God entrusts to her. Every season looks different yet she's always learning from The Holy Spirit in the way in which He guides her in it.  She is excited for the new endeavors that the Lord is preparing her for as well as the new things He is doing through her. She currently serves her church in the Usher and Front desk ministry. In addition to the ministries, she is also serving as a deacon and is being trained to serve at a greater capacity. God is continually working in her life, and she absolutely loves it.  She would not want it any other way.Marybel, gets raw and honest as she shares about her struggle with self-righteousness and how God revealed this to her and how He helped her overcome this struggle through humility. She talks about how she viewed others and herself. Religion had her thinking she was "good" compared to others and she wasn't too bad.Her relationship with Jesus changed once she realized what His grace was really all about.I pray that many will be encouraged and set free through her testimony.Support the Show.You can partner up with me by making donations via PayPal by using the link below:https://tinyurl.com/HerScarsTellAStory-Donationshttps://herscarstellastory.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @herscarstellastory https://www.youtube.com/@herscarstellastory3899/https://www.facebook.com/herscarstellastoryEmail: herscarstellastory@gmail.com
Virtuous Wealth Building with Financial Coach, Michelle Velasquez
11-08-2023
Virtuous Wealth Building with Financial Coach, Michelle Velasquez
Send us a Text Message.Meet my guest:If you’re ready to reach your financial goals and build wealth confidently through proven business know-how, Michelle Velasquez is your go-to expert. Her mission is to help Latina moms and couples create healthy spending habits, pay off any debt & reach their savings goals without an overly restrictive budget. Not only is she a coach for personal and business finances, but she also is a sought-after speaker, trainer, and workshop facilitator.  As a daughter of an entrepreneur, Michelle had an eye-opening experience when her father died, leaving her in charge of sorting out both his family and business finances. Through a flood of frustrated tears, Michelle decided that she would dedicate herself to making sure that no one else had to go through the struggles of poor financial planning the way she did.  Michelle has an intimate understanding of the cultural barriers many Latina women face when it comes to finances. As a result, she’s developed the skills to help others overcome those roadblocks so that they can heal past traumas and limiting mindsets. This enables her clients to reach their money goals, have effective budgets, protect their wealth, and even navigate financial legalities that used to seem so intimidating. Michelle is trained as a Financial Coach Master Trainer. She received her Paying for College Certification through NextGen Personal Finance.She is proudly changing the financial narrative of Latinas as a co-author of Latinas in Finances. And is determined to change the financial narrative one Latina at a time. Because she practices what she preaches (creating multiple streams of income to build wealth for her children’s children) Michelle is also a Real Estate Investor (experienced in renovating and flipping homes), a Landlord who owns multiple properties, and an Airbnb Host with a suite of properties. She also is the wife of an entrepreneur and is able to bring her financial skills into practice with her husband’s general contracting business.  Her extensive training and experience, combined with her heart for seeing Latinas rise into financial powerhouses, make Michelle the perfect person to come alongside women who are ready to uplevel their personal and business finances as well as develop wealth through growing a real estate portfolio. Michelle has walked families through overcoming thousands in debt, embracing self-discipline, and helping them save money to buy a house, travel, build new streams of income. Through her one on one coaching programs, she has helped many heal from past money traumas, witness marriages go from seperate to merged finances, has taught individuals to become better stewards of their money while paying off debt, and has helped families better plan for their future so they can leave generational welath. Michelle is a daughter of a King, a mom to four young children, and a lover of conchas and coffee. Michelle Velasquez Financial Coachwww.vwbcoaching.com (website)Info@vwbcoaching.com (email) @vwbcoaching (social media handles FB/IG)FB Private Group- Latina Moms Building Wealth Support the Show.You can partner up with me by making donations via PayPal by using the link below:https://tinyurl.com/HerScarsTellAStory-Donationshttps://herscarstellastory.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @herscarstellastory https://www.youtube.com/@herscarstellastory3899/https://www.facebook.com/herscarstellastoryEmail: herscarstellastory@gmail.com
"I Am Blessed" with Tia Juarez
17-07-2023
"I Am Blessed" with Tia Juarez
Send us a Text Message.In today's episode, my guest Tia Juarez talks about her life before Christ and how she practiced in the occult. She was diagnosed with stage 2 cancer when she came to know Jesus Christ as her healer, Lord and Savior.Tiana Grace Juarez is daughter of the King of Kings. She is a Purpose Ignitor and Mindset Catalyst, guiding others to the truth that unveils the lies and renewing mindsets, which help others see the Power and Authority they have in Jesus. There is nothing too big for our God! She is passionate about Jesus and sharing her testimony about what God has done in her life. After having experienced a miracle in her life, she was called to share God’s stories of His living breathing walking miracles, like herself, through the “I AM Blessed tour” an event that was created to inspire hope and shed a light into the darkness. She also launched her business, Purpose in Grace, which helps women reconnect to purpose and release the blocks holding them back from walking boldly in a purpose-driven life. You can connect with her on Facebook @MzTiaJuarez and IG @PurposeingracevipI pray her story will encourage you and inspire you.Support the Show.You can partner up with me by making donations via PayPal by using the link below:https://tinyurl.com/HerScarsTellAStory-Donationshttps://herscarstellastory.buzzsprout.comInstagram: @herscarstellastory https://www.youtube.com/@herscarstellastory3899/https://www.facebook.com/herscarstellastoryEmail: herscarstellastory@gmail.com