When God’s Plan Doesn’t Look Like Yours

You’ve prayed about it. You’ve put in the effort. And you’re still hearing “no.” Do you keep persevering, try something different, or take it as a sign to move on? And how do you know when you’re following God’s lead versus pushing for something that may not be right for you?We’re welcoming Angela Marie Hutchinson, television and film producer, screenwriter, and author of Create Your Yes (When You Keep Hearing No). Angela brings humor, honesty, and a strong faith to a conversation about rejection, purpose, and taking the next step when the outcome is anything but certain.Her experiences reach well beyond Hollywood, touching on motherhood, unexpected challenges, and those everyday moments when trusting God and figuring out what to do next go hand in hand.When “No” Makes You Question Everything Rejection can feel personal, especially when you’ve invested your heart in something. We explore how to approach the roadblocks without assuming every setback means you’re headed in the wrong direction.Waiting on God or Afraid to Move? There’s value in waiting, and there’s also that uncomfortable moment when it may be time to act. We talk honestly about the questions that come up when you’re trying to tell the difference.Small Steps When the Big Picture Is Unclear What happens when the goal feels far away and so much is outside your control? Angela offers a different way to think about progress that makes room for both faith and practical action.Purpose Beyond a Job Title or a Certain Age Whether you’re considering something new or wondering if you’ve missed your chance, we explore purpose in ways that might bring some overlooked parts of your own story to mind.The Unexpected Ways God Connects Our Stories Angela shares personal experiences—including a surprising encounter over coffee—that raise a bigger question: What if something you’ve been through could help someone else?If you’ve been wondering, “Do I keep going, or is it time to change direction?” this conversation offers encouragement and plenty to think about as you prayerfully consider your next step.🎧 Listen to “Creating Your Yes: Trusting God While Taking the Next Step” on Imagine Yourself Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts or at imagineyourselfpodcast.com More info on our guest: CreateYourYes.comGet the book: Create Your Yes (When You Keep Hearing No!)Send us Fan MailFor more info on IMAGINE YOURSELF,  visit imagineyourselfpodcast.com. You'll find blogs, inspirational quotes and of course our podcasts!Join the conversation  on our  FACEBOOK, or INSTAGRAM pages.  Email at [email protected] Thanks for being  part of the Imagine Yourself Family! Follow or subscribe so you don't miss an episode! "Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

“I’ll be happy when…” How would you finish that sentence? When the stress lets up? When someone you love feels better? When you finally reach that goal or just get through your to-do list?It’s easy to put happiness on hold without realizing how long we’ve been waiting. And sometimes, even when something good happens, we feel guilty enjoying it because something else is still wrong.If you’re tired of waiting for life to settle down, this conversation will help you recognize what’s keeping enjoyment on hold and find practical ways to celebrate, connect, and try something new while still trusting God with what’s unresolved.In this episode:Enjoying good moments even when you or someone you love is strugglingWhy being productive can sometimes crowd out celebrating and connectingThe “I’ll be happy when…” mindset and how we keep moving the goalpostsHow comparison and fear of disappointment can steal today’s enjoymentTaking a first step before you feel completely readyTrusting God while giving yourself permission to celebrate small winsWhat good things are you missing while you wait for everything else to fall into place? Press play for a fresh perspective on enjoying the life you have today—even with a few things still on your prayer list.Send us Fan MailFor more info on IMAGINE YOURSELF,  visit imagineyourselfpodcast.com. You'll find blogs, inspirational quotes and of course our podcasts!Join the conversation  on our  FACEBOOK, or INSTAGRAM pages.  Email at [email protected] Thanks for being  part of the Imagine Yourself Family! Follow or subscribe so you don't miss an episode! "Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

You’re trying to eat well, move your body, and take care of yourself…so why aren’t the things that used to work giving you the same results?Perimenopause, menopause, and life beyond can leave you wondering what’s going on with your body. Integrative health practitioner Jen Oknin, founder of Modern Midlife Woman, joins Sandy and Lanée for an honest chat about the changes we weren’t prepared for and how to get support.We talk about:More than hot flashes: Brain fog, joint pain, sleep changes, and gut concerns.Weight changes in midlife: Why the conversation needs to go beyond the number on the scale.Protein and strength: Nourishing your body and maintaining muscle.Hormone replacement therapy and GLP-1s: Jen’s perspective on these options and the questions worth asking.Making your health personal: Discussing symptoms, bloodwork, and supplements…and speaking up when you don’t feel like yourself.Whether you’re approaching menopause, experiencing changes now, navigating life after menopause, or supporting someone you love, there’s room for you in this conversation.Press play for encouragement, a few “oh, that explains a lot” moments, and questions to bring to your next doctor’s appointment. Then share this episode with a friend who’s been wondering, “Is it just me?”Connect with Jen Oknin at Modern Midlife WomanSend us Fan MailFor more info on IMAGINE YOURSELF,  visit imagineyourselfpodcast.com. You'll find blogs, inspirational quotes and of course our podcasts!Join the conversation  on our  FACEBOOK, or INSTAGRAM pages.  Email at [email protected] Thanks for being  part of the Imagine Yourself Family! Follow or subscribe so you don't miss an episode! "Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

We live in a world where seeing is no longer always believing. Technology has blurred the line between what’s authentic and what’s manufactured, while giving people and outside influences unprecedented access to our lives. More than ever, we need God’s wisdom to protect ourselves without letting necessary caution harden into cynicism.In this episode, we explore how to stay wise, open and hopeful in a world that doesn’t make trusting easy. From recognizing red flags and slowing down before making decisions to navigating friendships, dating and even faith communities, this conversation is about protecting ourselves without closing our hearts.Constant suspicion can steal our peace, weaken our confidence and keep us from the relationships and experiences that make life meaningful. But there are still good people, genuine connections and plenty of reasons to remain hopeful. Listen in as we talk about trusting God and learning to trust others wisely, one step at a time.Send us Fan MailFor more info on IMAGINE YOURSELF,  visit imagineyourselfpodcast.com. You'll find blogs, inspirational quotes and of course our podcasts!Join the conversation  on our  FACEBOOK, or INSTAGRAM pages.  Email at [email protected] Thanks for being  part of the Imagine Yourself Family! Follow or subscribe so you don't miss an episode! "Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

What keeps a relationship strong after the honeymoon stage is long over…and real life has had years to test it? The answer goes much deeper than bringing more romance to your game.In this episode, we put together helpful relationship wisdom, practical ideas, faith and honest experience to explore what helps two people grow together instead of slowly drifting apart.We share seven meaningful (and sometimes surprising!) ways to protect your connection, change the atmosphere in your relationship and see each other through a more loving lens. Along the way, we look at how grace, prayer and allowing God to work on our own hearts can help us love each other better.Whether you’ve been together for decades, you’re building something new or you hope to find lasting love someday, press play and discover seven steps that could change the way you approach love for the long haul.Send us Fan MailFor more info on IMAGINE YOURSELF,  visit imagineyourselfpodcast.com. You'll find blogs, inspirational quotes and of course our podcasts!Join the conversation  on our  FACEBOOK, or INSTAGRAM pages.  Email at [email protected] Thanks for being  part of the Imagine Yourself Family! Follow or subscribe so you don't miss an episode! "Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

Putting yourself back out there can feel intimidating, especially when it’s been a while. But dating when you’re older also comes with something valuable: you know yourself better. You have a clearer sense of what you want, what you’ve learned and what you’re no longer willing to settle for.While God calls some people to singleness, others may feel ready to welcome someone into their lives, whether it’s for the first time or once again. In this episode, we revisit a conversation with relationship coach Renee Suzanne about dating with honesty, courage and intention.How early should you ask someone what they’re looking for? Could well-meaning friends be “desire shaming” you when they insist you shouldn’t want a relationship? And are you showing up as yourself or sending your polished “representative”?If you (or someone you know) feels ready to put yourself back out there, this conversation offers practical insight, encouragement and a reminder that meaningful love doesn’t come with an expiration date.Listen now and share this episode with someone who may need it.Send us Fan MailFor more info on IMAGINE YOURSELF,  visit imagineyourselfpodcast.com. You'll find blogs, inspirational quotes and of course our podcasts!Join the conversation  on our  FACEBOOK, or INSTAGRAM pages.  Email at [email protected] Thanks for being  part of the Imagine Yourself Family! Follow or subscribe so you don't miss an episode! "Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

Have you ever said you would do something and almost immediately wished you hadn’t agreed to it? Maybe you didn’t want to disappoint someone or seem selfish, but that reluctant yes left you overwhelmed, resentful, or without enough energy for what really mattered. When boundaries are missing, the effects can spill into every part of life—from work and home to friendships and familyIn this episode, Sandy and Lanée get honest about why boundaries can be so uncomfortable, how to be firm without being unkind, and what Jesus can teach us about protecting our time, peace, and purpose. They also share some real-life boundary wins…and a few lessons learned the hard way.If you’ve been carrying responsibilities, expectations, or problems that may not be yours to carry, this conversation is for you. Listen now…and share it with someone who needs the reminder that being kind doesn’t mean saying yes to everything!Send us Fan MailFor more info on IMAGINE YOURSELF,  visit imagineyourselfpodcast.com. You'll find blogs, inspirational quotes and of course our podcasts!Join the conversation  on our  FACEBOOK, or INSTAGRAM pages.  Email at [email protected] Thanks for being  part of the Imagine Yourself Family! Follow or subscribe so you don't miss an episode! "Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

“Is politics getting in the way of our faith?” is a question many Christians have been quietly asking recently. It seems to be finding its way into our churches, our friendships, our families—and sometimes even into the way we view one another as followers of Jesus. In this thoughtful conversation, Sandy and Lanée welcome former pastor and attorney, William Barnwell to explore what happens when political identity begins competing with our identity in Christ. Together, they discuss the growing division we are experiencing, why disagreement has become so difficult, how churches can unintentionally create political litmus tests, and what it looks like to keep Jesus—not politics—at the center of our faith.This isn't an episode about telling you which political party is right. It's an invitation to honestly examine our own hearts, our attitudes, and our priorities.No matter where you find yourself politically, our prayer is that you'll walk away encouraged to love God more deeply, love your neighbor more intentionally, and remember that our greatest hope has never rested in any political movement, it rests in Christ alone.Send us Fan MailFor more info on IMAGINE YOURSELF,  visit imagineyourselfpodcast.com. You'll find blogs, inspirational quotes and of course our podcasts!Join the conversation  on our  FACEBOOK, or INSTAGRAM pages.  Email at [email protected] Thanks for being  part of the Imagine Yourself Family! Follow or subscribe so you don't miss an episode! "Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

What if the life that didn’t go according to your plan is still very much in God’s hands? The job you didn’t get. The relationship that didn’t work out. The dream that changed. The timing that makes no sense. Sometimes we’re left wondering, God, what are You doing here?In this episode of Imagine Yourself Podcast, Sandy and Lanée get personal about disappointment, unexpected detours, and what it really looks like to trust God when life takes a turn you never planned for.We see the piece of the story we’re living right now. God sees the whole picture. So, what do we do when we can’t see what He sees and may never get all the answers? That’s the conversation we’re having! Listen and it just might change the way you look at the parts of your own story that haven’t gone according to "plan".Send us Fan MailFor more info on IMAGINE YOURSELF,  visit imagineyourselfpodcast.com. You'll find blogs, inspirational quotes and of course our podcasts!Join the conversation  on our  FACEBOOK, or INSTAGRAM pages.  Email at [email protected] Thanks for being  part of the Imagine Yourself Family! Follow or subscribe so you don't miss an episode! "Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!

Have you ever spent an entire day replaying one conversation... wondering if you said the wrong thing? Or wished someone would simply say, "You did a great job!"?  You're definitely not alone.In this episode, Sandy and Lanée have an honest conversation about something almost all of us wrestle with: caring too much about what other people think.Together they discuss:Why external validation is never enoughHow to focus on what God thinks of you (not other people!) Why criticism affects some more than othersBuilding self-validation without becoming self-centeredPractical ways to become more emotionally resilientThe difference between healthy feedback and unhealthy dependence on approvalIf you've ever found yourself wondering, "Was I good enough?" or "What are they thinking about me?"... or you just want to focus less on the opinion of others - this conversation is for you!Send us Fan MailFor more info on IMAGINE YOURSELF,  visit imagineyourselfpodcast.com. You'll find blogs, inspirational quotes and of course our podcasts!Join the conversation  on our  FACEBOOK, or INSTAGRAM pages.  Email at [email protected] Thanks for being  part of the Imagine Yourself Family! Follow or subscribe so you don't miss an episode! "Imagine Yourself" is hosted by Lanée Blaise and Sandy Kovach—two dynamic voices with a passion for inspiring and uplifting others. Lanée, a TV writer, producer, motivational speaker, and podcaster, brings powerful storytelling and insight. Sandy, a radio personality, voiceover artist, and podcaster, delivers warmth and wisdom with every conversation. Broadcasting from the Detroit Metro area, they welcome guests from around the world to share valuable perspectives on health, career growth, faith, and personal transformation. Tune in and imagine the possibilities for your life!