Slowing Down to Speed Up with Courtney Clark
Marriage, Money & Mayhem - A podcast by Kara Ayala
In This Episode, We Talk About: Being happy with your life and still wanting more! Trusting God in his timing. Creating balance in all areas of your life. Resources + Links: Connecting with Courtney | Podcast | Instagram | Set the Stage Instagram Text PODCAST to 480-605-4814 to get VIP updates from Kara! What's YOUR Financial Archetype? TAKE THE QUIZ …………………………………. Connect with Kara on Instagram | @kara_ayala Check out how you can work with Kara | karaayala.com Join Kara’s FREE Facebook group: https://kara-ayala.mykajabi.com/offers/aubrLymR/checkout Show Notes: How do you balance your masculine and feminine energy? Is this a time in your life when you should be pulling back? How could pulling back propel you into the life you have always dreamed of? Today we talk with Courtney Clark, an amazing business woman, investor, wife, and mom to 3 beautiful children! She has built a successful home staging company and invests in real estate with her husband. Courtney shares with us how after a surprising and difficult pregnancy, slowing down and relinquishing some control has helped propel her business ventures farther than even she imagined. We discuss how to react to unexpected seasons and trust in God’s timing. Courtney also shares how she learned to create more balance in her life and make sure she is always aligned with her husband. We also chat about how relinquishing some control allows others to flourish in their careers and better serve you in your life. SOMETIMES YOU NEED TO PULL BACK IN ORDER TO PROPEL FORWARD! 02:20 Courtney’s business journey and backstory 06:05 How does Courtney appreciate where she is while still growing? 09:05 If you’re not growing, you’re dying! 12:05 Get comfortable with discomfort. 13:15 Courtney’s goal setting retreat in 2021. 17:35 How did Courtney’s third pregnancy change her mindset? 19:30 Leaning into the unpredictable seasons. 20:35 Slowing down to speed up! 24:30 Trust in God’s timing. 27:45 How has Courtney’s business evolved after having her third baby? 30:10 Courtney’s rest taught her how to create more balance in life. 33:00 How does Courtney navigate all of her roles in life? 37:00 Empowering others by giving up some control. 39:45 How does Courtney stay aligned with her husband? 43:20 It takes a village to raise your children! 47:10 Surround your children with good adults.