In this very personal episode of Thriving Mosaic, I’m doing something a little different. What started as a simple car ride with my dog and a random shuffle on my Taylor Swift playlist turned into a profound moment of reflection.

As many of you know, I’ve been a lifelong Taylor Swift fan. Recently, with Taylor now owning her full masters, I’ve been revisiting some of her earlier albums that I had paused listening to out of honor and respect for her ownership journey. That’s when Tied Together With A Smile came on, and it stopped me in my tracks.

Even though Taylor wrote this song as a teenager, I first heard it at 28. The lyrics reflected a kind of unpretty that wasn’t about my appearance, but about my struggle to feel enough, to set boundaries, to use my own voice, and to stop performing for acceptance.

In this episode, I share a written reflection that I created with the help of my trusted GPT companion, Betty. It’s my story of how this song met me where I was, how it revealed truths I hadn’t yet spoken aloud, and how choosing to love myself has been the sacred work of coming home.

If any part of this speaks to you, please know I would be honored to hold space for your own unfolding. You can always reach out to me at stephanie@stephanieravenscraft.com.

Thank you for walking this journey with me.

Until next time, live your life on purpose.

In this episode, I share a quote that’s been sitting with me for over two years. A quote that stopped me in my tracks the moment I first read it:

“Healing also means taking an honest look at the role you play in your own suffering.”

That one sentence cracked something open in me. Not because it was easy to hear, but because it was undeniably true.

This isn’t about blame or shame. It’s about freedom. Ownership. Liberation. It’s about asking bold, honest questions like:

“Is this belief actually true?”

“Who told me this about myself?”

“And do I still want to carry that story?”

I reflect on the years I spent performing different versions of myself. Trying to be the daughter, wife, woman, and friend that others expected me to be, all while feeling completely misaligned inside. I share about the retreat that changed everything for me in 2012, when I began asking the question:

“Who does God say that I am?”

That question became the doorway to a year of deep internal reckoning and the beginning of becoming my true self.

This conversation is raw and real. I talk about trauma, limiting beliefs, the lies we absorb from culture and childhood, and how I started breaking free by choosing awareness and responsibility.

If anything in this episode stirred something inside you, I invite you to email me:

📩 stephanie@stephanieravenscraft.com

Tell me what you’ve always believed about yourself... and whether it might be time to ask, “Is it true?”

Let’s walk this journey together.

Until next time,

Live your life on purpose… fully aligned with who you were created to be.

Stephanie

This episode has been on my heart for a long time.

I’ve known I wanted to share this part of my journey, but I had to allow myself the time and emotional space to truly process what it means—to let go of a role I’ve held for so long as a mom, specifically as the “barrier” between my daughter McKenna and the world.

In today’s conversation, I take you all the way back to 2010, to the television show Parenthood, and how the character Max first opened my eyes to signs in McKenna that I hadn’t yet understood. I share how that recognition grew over the years, and how I parented with a deep intention—offering McKenna safety, advocating for her while also teaching her to advocate for herself.

And then one day, seemingly out of nowhere, it all clicked… She made a phone call to reschedule a dentist appointment, completely on her own, and it hit me—she no longer needs me in the same way.

It’s a simple thing. But it unraveled something deep within me.

This episode is about so much more than parenting. It’s about identity, transition, and permission—permission to grieve a role that’s no longer needed, even when that change is a mark of success.

I talk openly about:

• What it looked like to raise McKenna with love, presence, and discernment, without rushing toward labels or diagnoses.

• How her recent diagnosis of Level 1 Autism (formerly known as Asperger’s) helped her make sense of herself, in her own timing, on her own terms.

• What it means to let go of being the protector, the interpreter, the advocate... and to trust that I did my job well.

• The emotional paradox of feeling both celebration and grief in the same breath.

If you’re navigating any kind of identity shift—especially if you’re a parent of a neurodivergent child—I hope this episode speaks to you.

Letting go of a role is part of the process, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy.
And just because something is hard… doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

If this resonates with you—if you’ve been through something similar—I’d love to hear your story.
Email me at stephanie@stephanieravenscraft.com with the subject line "Letting Go."

This is a beautiful new chapter for McKenna.
And it’s a new chapter for me, too.

Until next time,
Live your life on purpose.

Okay, so I've got to make a confession - I finally changed up my music playlist after listening to nothing but Taylor Swift for the past year. I know, I know, I'm a huge Swiftie, but I just felt like I needed a palate cleanser. So I started shuffling through some old Daughtry songs, and let me tell you, one of the lyrics just hit me right in the gut.

It was this line about how I'm "still just me on the inside" - and that really got me thinking about the goals I set for myself at the end of 2024. I mean, here we are six weeks into the new year, and I haven't made any real progress on them. Why? Because I haven't changed the habits and patterns that are keeping me stuck in the same old cycle.

I look around my house and it's a mess - I've got books and Amazon boxes everywhere, and I just keep walking by them instead of taking care of it. And I keep telling myself, "Wouldn't it be easier to just move and start over?" But the truth is, my outer world is always going to reflect my inner world. If I don't change the way I talk to myself and the beliefs I have about myself, nothing on the outside is going to change either.

So I've decided that one of my big goals for this year is to really work on my inner narrative. I grew up in an environment where negativity and "roasting" was the norm, and I realize I've carried that over into how I speak to myself. But I don't want to be my own worst critic anymore. I want to be my biggest cheerleader.

It's going to take some work, but I'm committed to building small, daily habits - like actually washing my face and moisturizing every night - that are going to help me become the person I want to be. Because if I don't change me on the inside, nothing on the outside is ever going to change either. Gotta start with that inner transformation, you know?

Anyway, I'd love to hear from you all - what habits or patterns are keeping you stuck in the same old cycle? Let me know, because I'm in this with you, and I'm ready to break free.

In this episode, I share how I've been on a journey of finding my authentic self and purpose. After feeling like I was having an "identity crisis" earlier this year, I realized it was more of a "calendar crisis" — with my kids growing up and leaving home, I didn't have the same daily routines and activities filling my time.

In a mastermind session in September 2024, I had a big epiphany. I realized that what was missing from my work life was not working on my own, but working collaboratively with my husband Cliff. We've now created dedicated "work days" where we co-create together in our home studio.

As I've reconnected with my true purpose of serving and helping others, I'm now ready to offer my expertise. I'm excited to launch a special Black Friday offer — a 1-hour "Freedom Audit" session where I'll help women break through limiting beliefs and find their authentic selves. This session is normally $500, but I'm offering it for $150 for a limited time.

My hope is to help you, whether you are an entrepreneur, a spouse of an entrepreneur, or in any other role, to define your own path and not let others' rules or expectations hold you back. I want to empower you to defy gravity and live authentically.

If you're interested in the Freedom Audit, you can email me at Stephanie@StephanieRavenscraft.com with "Freedom Audit" in the subject line.

In this episode, I introduce the inaugural installment of the newly relaunched Building A Life And Business Together podcast! I host this show with my husband, Cliff Ravenscraft, and we're excited to revive the podcast we started a few years ago. We've returned with fresh perspectives, valuable lessons learned, and a clear vision for the direction we want to take with this show.

In this episode, we share our journey of navigating life and business as a married couple. We recount our entrepreneurial beginnings, our personal growth, and how we've learned to support each other in our marriage, especially during times when our paths weren't always perfectly aligned.

We also share the origin story of this podcast, including how our initial attempt, though imperfect, yielded valuable insights. Now, with a renewed focus, we've crafted this description for our show:

Building A Life And Business Together is our podcast dedicated to entrepreneurial couples navigating the complexities of business and marriage. We provide a blend of personal stories, practical advice, and lessons learned from our long-term journey as a married couple working together. Whether you're the entrepreneur in the relationship or the spouse who's feeling anxious about the financial security of your family, our goal is to guide you in getting back to "building your life together."

We focus on helping couples align on a shared vision, moving from fear and doubt about leaving the "responsible path" of a guaranteed paycheck to embracing the freedom of building a business. Each episode tackles the realities of entrepreneurship, balancing personal and professional growth, and navigating the ups and downs that come with pursuing success as a couple. Tune in for our honest conversations about creating a unified vision for your life, and learn how to get on the same page with your spouse as you build both your life and business together.

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Stephanie Ravenscraft shares her heartfelt journey through the Five Stages of the Entrepreneurial Marriage, offering raw and personal insights into what it truly takes to navigate life as the spouse of an entrepreneur.

In this talk, Stephanie opens up about the shock of unexpected career changes, the challenges of building a life and business together, and the sacrifices made along the way. From early struggles and financial hardships to a life of abundance, Stephanie’s story is a testament to the power of perseverance, partnership, and unwavering support in marriage.

Whether you're the entrepreneur or the spouse, this talk will inspire you to embrace your role in building a shared vision for your life together. You’ll learn how to communicate effectively, work through fear and doubt, and ultimately, thrive both personally and professionally as a couple.

Call to Action: Gain free access to Stephanie's talk, The Five Stages of the Entrepreneurial Marriage, and discover how to build a stronger partnership while pursuing your entrepreneurial dreams. Visit MindsetAnswerMan.com/fivestages to access this talk now and take the first step toward aligning your marriage and business for long-term success!

In this episode, I share why I stopped eating McDonald's and what led me to try it again after almost 15 years.

In this episode, I share the struggle I've faced this year with identifying who I am and what I want. I share my 3 "ah ha" moments that brought clarity and assuredness back to me. If anything I shared resonates feel free to send me an email.