Amber and Lisa catch up over a casual Coffee Chat after a chaotic start to the morning and talk about how hard it can be to find rhythm when life feels nonstop. Lisa shares about juggling family responsibilities and caregiving, while Amber reflects on work, focus, and the challenge of making space for real in-person connection. They discuss their book and journal being available again after a long publishing process, and Amber’s upcoming #sisterhoodoftheshortyellowpencils” project, including the difficulty of finding her own voice, writing with faith in a welcoming way.

00:00 Morning Chaos Intro

01:00 Signals and Perseverance

01:51 Lisa Life Update

03:18 Birthdays and Snowstorm

04:28 Crochet Hats and Etsy

05:38 Books Back in Print

07:44 Amber New Book Journey

15:11 Faith and Being a Bridge

20:25 Finding Your Voice

23:25 Designing for Neurodivergence

25:16 Full Circle Story Connections

26:29 Daughter Moves to England

26:54 Career Stability Mindset

27:15 Surgery Recovery Reality

28:27 ADHD Work Mode

30:42 Protecting Real Connection

33:21 Social Media Toxic Spiral

35:14 Grandkids Autism Insights

40:39 Neurodivergence Vs Mental Health

44:57 Book Launch Fears And Faith

48:55 Prayer And Final Sendoff

Thank you for taking the time to like, subscribe, share, and comment. Visit leadingladies.life to find out more. Also, follow @leadingladieslife on social. Amber & Lisa are authors of the multi-award-winning book, Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success, which dives into the power of community and empowering women of faith to rise up and make a difference, using our gifts and faith to shine brightly in the world. Watch the Facebook Live edition on our YouTube Channel @coffeechatladies .

Amber and Lisa kick off the Daylight Savings “jump ahead” Coffee Chat with some Chiefs–Eagles banter before welcoming Rev. Beth Caulfield, whose story is full of unexpected turns God used on purpose. Beth shares how she pivoted from a broadcast journalism track into corporate HR at major companies, then stepped away to raise her family, live in Europe, and lead international Bible studies—work that later opened doors into prison ministry, a vivid dream calling her to seminary, and more than a decade of pastoring. She also helped form the Global Methodist Church and wrote “People Throw Rocks at Things That Shine.” Beth then explains how her late-in-life surprise pregnancy at 43 became the spark for her faith-based film “Conceivable,” a story that holds space for fear, doubt, medical pressure, and church judgment while calling people back to compassion and trust. The movie has worldwide distribution in progress and is expected to release widely in fall or early next year.

Thank you for taking the time to like, subscribe, share, and comment. Visit leadingladies.life to find out more. Also, follow @leadingladieslife on social. Amber & Lisa are authors of the multi-award-winning book, Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success, which dives into the power of community and empowering women of faith to rise up and make a difference, using our gifts and faith to shine brightly in the world. Watch the Facebook Live edition on our YouTube Channel @coffeechatladies .

In this edition of Coffee Chat, hosts Amber and Lisa welcome Christina Custodio, a professional photographer, author, and speaker, to share her powerful story of faith during a family crisis. Christina recounts the harrowing experience of her son Isaiah's sudden severe brain hemorrhage during football practice, the emergency surgery that saved his life, and their road to recovery. Through this ordeal, Christina discusses the depth of her reliance on God, the support of her community, and the lessons in faith, trust, and resilience that she and her family learned. This heartfelt conversation delves into the emotional, spiritual, and practical challenges of navigating a life-changing event while maintaining hope and joy.

00:00 Welcome to Coffee Chat
00:07 Introducing Christina Custodio
00:58 Christina's Journey into Writing
02:06 A Mother's Worst Nightmare
06:38 The Miraculous Recovery
09:14 Life After the Surgery
10:28 Balancing Family and Faith
18:50 The Impact on Siblings
20:30 Supporting Each Other Through Difficult Times
21:09 Finding Joy in Helping Others
22:49 Lessons in Reliance on God
27:06 The Power of Prayer and Letting Go
32:34 Embracing Diversity and Unity in Faith
36:05 The Role of Pain and Suffering in Spiritual Growth
37:29 A Mother's Journey of Faith and Trust
39:53 Seeking and Feeling God's Presence

Thank you for taking the time to like, subscribe, share, and comment. Visit leadingladies.life to find out more. Also, follow @leadingladieslife on social. Amber & Lisa are authors of the multi-award-winning book, Leading Ladies: Discover Your God-Grown Strategy for Success, which dives into the power of community and empowering women of faith to rise up and make a difference, using our gifts and faith to shine brightly in the world. Watch the Facebook Live edition on our YouTube Channel @coffeechatladies .