Happy 2024 and welcome to a whole new year of unapologetic conversations! We’re kicking off the year with some timeless encouragement from bestselling author, business owner, and mom of eight (yep, eight kids!) Julie Carr! Julie’s may not be a name you know, but through her writing and consulting businesses, she’s had a hand in crafting messages from many of your favorite speakers, including people like Lysa TerKeurst, Tim Tebow, and Sheila Walsh. During their conversation, Julie and Julianne talk about debunking the myth of finding true balance—instead focusing on the seasons of our lives and how we can accomplish what God has put in front of us in that specific season.

Throughout the episode, Julianne asks Julie about her multifaceted career, being a mom while also following her dreams as a writer and businesswoman, and where to start if you want to write a book yourself someday. Towards the end of their conversation, Julie walks us through what it looks like to parent from the perspective of raising an original—sharing some of her best advice for raising kids that are all uniquely designed by God. Whether you’re a busy working mom, stay-at-home mom, or simply a person wanting to start off the new year on a positive and encouraging note, you’re not going to want to miss this episode of Unapologetic!

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