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Be Sweet Ya'll
Join Karen Key-Smith to grow mind, body and spirit so that we can in turn go out and make the world a brighter and sweeter place. Every episode, Karen shares original positive affirmations, stories, and tips to help you live a happier life. Be sweet and remember to follow the podcast to hear new episodes every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Episodes
Be Sweet Ya'llKnow Your Worth. Own Your Seat. with Victoria Williams
Did you know that only 28% of architects in America are women? Y'all, that stat stopped me in my tracks and it made me even more proud to have Victoria…
Be Sweet Ya'llDon't Act Your Age! Live Your Life!
I'm level 67, and I am loving it. I've noticed some of my friends buying into the myth that getting older means giving up. What?! That is just malarkey! It is…
Be Sweet Ya'llHow Sobriety Gives You a Life You Never Imagined with Sheldon Jernigan | Part 2
Last time, Sheldon and I talked about the hard stuff. This time we're talking about the good stuff, the things you get back in recovery. For most of my life…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhen Hope Wins with Sheldon Jernigan Part 1
Nine years ago, I hired a private detective to find my son in California. He had been homeless on the street and I barely recognized him. But today I’m SOOO…
Be Sweet Ya'llThe Biggest Mistake We Make When Life Hurts
When life throws us curveballs, we often obsess over what we can't control. It’s true we can’t change what happens but we always have the power to choose how…
Be Sweet Ya'llFour Things I Learned from John Maxwell
Over the weekend I got to sit in the front row with my longtime mentor John Maxwell. He’s one of my favorite leadership role models and he’s written nearly 100…
Be Sweet Ya'llMy Transformational Promise
Have you ever walked into a room and thought, "Everybody in here knows more than I do"? That's exactly where I found myself at my first mic drop workshop…
Be Sweet Ya'llYour Time is Now
Have you ever felt like your best days were behind you? Like once you hit a certain age, that's just it, time to settle down and stop having any dreams! That's…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhy Desperation, Not Inspiration, Finally Got Me Healthy
Have you ever felt like a fraud saying something nice about yourself? Like the second the words leave your mouth, some voice in your head goes, "Girl, who are…
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You're Afraid, Do it Anyway!
Have you ever been frustrated with yourself because you don't have your friend's talents? I sure have. I'm surrounded by talented people, my daughter who has…
Be Sweet Ya'llThe 1 Thing Every Foster Child Needs
She was never supposed to make it. Statistically, Barb shouldn't have become a loving wife, mother, and GG. This week she tells us why the statistics were…
Be Sweet Ya'llStop Playing Small with Jody Morgan
What if the friendships God gives you were never just about coffee dates, but about calling each other higher? 💛 Jody Morgan is BACK for part two, and this…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhat Happens When You Finally Stop Hiding with Jody Morgan
What if the healing you've been waiting for has been available to you all along you just needed to find the right tools and the right people? 💛 If you've ever…
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Welcome To Be Sweet Ya'll
Welcome to Be Sweet, Y'all ! New episodes drop every Monday, focusing on how to be kinder to ourselves and others while growing in mind, body, and spirit. Tune…
Be Sweet Ya'llYou Don't Have to Wait to Be Happy
If you're one of those people who says "I'll be happy when I make more money," "I'll be happy when my child gets sober," "I'll be happy when my husband starts…
Be Sweet Ya'llHow to Deal with Self-Doubt
What if the self-doubt you’re feeling isn’t a sign to stop… but your signal to keep going? 💛Y’all, I am sitting right outside the Women’s Symposium, getting…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhy Connectors Change the World with Marta Rose Thorpe
What happens when you spend your whole life connecting people, telling their stories, and showing up for your community? This week I sat down with my longtime…
Be Sweet Ya'llThe Hidden Gift of Living a Life of Service with Ron Sharpe
Have you ever heard of having a servant's heart? It's when your life feels chaotic, the absolute quickest way to find abundance is to throw yourself into the…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhy Struggle Makes You Stronger With Dr. Jenn Burg
Y'all, this encore episode takes us back to the very first time I brought a guest onto the podcast my dear friend and former fitness coach turned life-changer…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhy Authenticity Begins With Courage
Y'all, what if the thing you've been resistin' the most is the very thing you were made to do? For years I watched my daughter, my friends, and peers publish…
Be Sweet Ya'llDon't Pre-Apologize for Your Amazing Life!
One of my favorite speakers, Jon Acuff, said something this week that stopped me cold: "We like labels because they offer an explanation for behavior we don't…
Be Sweet Ya'llMy Attitude Determines My Altitude!
Some seasons of life have a way of testin' everything you've built inside yourself and honey, right now is one of those seasons for a whole lot of us! This…
Be Sweet Ya'llIf I want to change the world
Hey y'all! Sometimes we get so caught up lookin’ at the rest of the world, thinking about what everyone else needs to fix or how everything else ought to…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhy the Only Person You Can Save Is Yourself
Y'all, we recorded this one in May for Mental Health Awareness Month, but this conversation is so good it will carry you well into June and honestly, straight…
Be Sweet Ya'llMy Favorite Day
Sometimes, we get so scattered by the craziness of life, the never-ending projects, and the habit of saying "yes" to everyone we miss the beautiful masterpiece…
Be Sweet Ya'llHealing Through Service & Community With Ronnie Grissett
When service becomes the foundation of your life, the structure you build is unshakable. This week, I’m sitting down with Ronnie Grissett, owner of Team…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhy Gen Z is Leading the Way in Mental Health
It’s mental health awareness month and today I’m reflecting on how much has changed... I can remember when I was younger, if you needed to go to therapy, it…
Be Sweet Ya'llSeason Recap: The Courage to Change
What if the secret to a truly happy life... is being sweet enough to release what isn't working? Y’all, this episode is a big one. It’s the end of our seventh…
Be Sweet Ya'llTaking The Long Way Around
I just have to tell you how much I adore Sue Monk Kidd’s book, When the Heart Waits! I've read it four times (and counting!) because it holds the secret to one…
Be Sweet Ya'llHow Faith Guided Her Next Step featuring Jade Patronis
What if the secret to a happy life isn't just about the highlight reel, but about the depth you build during the "late bloomer" seasons? This week, I am…
Be Sweet Ya'llTuning Into Your Inner Soundtracks With Britt Matthews
What if the messages playing in your head were actually holding you back from the life you were meant to live? Today I am joined in the studio by my…
Be Sweet Ya'llHow Angela Klopf Creates Real Community Impact
What if the secret to a truly happy life… is giving something away? 💛Y’all… this conversation made my heart so happy I could barely stand it. I got to sit down…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhat's Stuck In Your Craw?
Today I’m asking a question that hit me right in the heart…what is stuck in your craw?I’m sharing where I’ve ignored the little irritations in my life until…
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Encore Episode: Why Authenticity Wins Online with Lacy Counts
This week I’m bringing back an encore episode with the hilarious and inspiring Lacy Branch Counts. If you’ve ever spent time on social media in our community…
Be Sweet Ya'llLosing Yourself in Love With Maurice Hunter
What if the love you’ve been searching for your whole life was already inside you? Today I’m sitting down with my friend Maurice, an incredible artist whose…
Be Sweet Ya'llHow to Use Positive Triggers to Rewire Your Brain For More Peace and Happiness
Have you ever overreacted to something minor and realized it wasn’t about now it was about then? Today, I’m sharing a practical way to retrain that response…
Be Sweet Ya'llIt’s Not You—It’s Me (And That Changes Everything)
Ever catch yourself mentally drafting a “what they should do” speech… while your own side of the street is a mess? Today’s episode is a loving gut-check about…
Be Sweet Ya'llHow to Lead With Faith and Confidence With Daniel Pratt
Building a business will expose every weakness you didn’t know you had. What really happens when you stop chasing two dreams and commit fully to one?Today I…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhy Joy Returns When You Stop Living in the Future
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed, not depressed, just stretched too thin and living everywhere except the present moment?Today, I share honestly about…
Be Sweet Ya'llHow to Create Healthy Love After a Difficult Past
What happens when you stop living on autopilot and start choosing yourself with intention? Today, I sit down with the radiant and wise Kandi Gardiner Woods…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhat Happens When You Truly Love Your Team
Who’s behind the scenes holding everything together? In this episode, I sit down with two women who know my life, my work, and my heart better than just about…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhy Consistency Beats Intensity Every Single Time
I’ve learned something the hard way: intensity feels productive, but it doesn’t actually change your life. If you keep starting strong and burning out, this…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhy Goals Keep Failing You-Dan Hinz Explains What Works
Growth doesn’t come from perfection. It comes from awareness, honesty, and the courage to try again differently. Today, I’m back with my friend Dan Hinz for a…
Be Sweet Ya'llThe Mindset Shift That Made Him Walk on Fire with Dan Hinz
Sometimes growth doesn’t come from fixing what’s broken. It comes from realizing there’s more inside you waiting to be unlocked. Today, I sit down with my…
Be Sweet Ya'llOne Word That Will Change How You Hear God in 2026
As we step into 2026 together, I wanted to offer a gentle message straight from my heart. This episode is about courage. Not the loud, dramatic kind, but the…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhat Becca Hardin Knows About Growth Most Leaders Don’t
When leadership is rooted in service, the impact reaches far beyond any single role. This conversation is a reminder of what’s possible when people lead with…
Be Sweet Ya'llHow Mayor Allan Branch Is Rebuilding the Spirit of Panama City
This week, I’m sitting down with someone whose life and leadership reflect one simple truth: the most meaningful relationships are the ones that see more in…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhen Looking Back Helps You Move Forward
Sometimes I say, “Don’t look in the rearview mirror. That’s not where you’re going.” But today I’m sharing why looking back can be holy work. When we glance…
Be Sweet Ya'llWhy Real Peace Starts With Letting Go with Erle Morring
As we continue this beautiful new season, I’m reminded once again how God sends the right people at the right time often before we even know we need them…
Be Sweet Ya'llRewrite Your Life With Blank Pages and New Pens
As we step into Season 7 together, I’m reminded that every new chapter starts with courage, curiosity, and a willingness to believe that something good is on…
Be Sweet Ya'llFrom Fear To Faith With A Pen
Every once in a while, life hands us a moment that stops us right in our tracks. This encore episode captures one of those moments for me. When I found out my…
Be Sweet Ya'llTransform with Forgiveness
Have you ever wondered what truly changes when you choose to forgive? In this encore episode, I invite you into my own journey of transformation through…
Be Sweet Ya'll5 Truths That Made This My Best Season Yet
As this season of My Happy Ass Life comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to pause, reflect, and say thank you from the bottom of my heart. What began as a…
Be Sweet Ya'llAmazing Grace In The Darkest Hour Part 2 With Sheldon Jernigan
This one’s close to my heart. In part two of my conversation with my son, Sheldon, we talk about what recovery really looks like, the hard days, the small…
Be Sweet Ya'llAmazing Grace In the Darkest Hour With Sheldon Jernigan
This week’s episode is one of the most personal and powerful ones I’ve ever shared. I sit down with my son, Sheldon, for a raw and honest conversation about…
Be Sweet Ya'llMake One Stranger Smile Today and Watch Your Day Change
This week, I sit down with one of the kindest souls I know, someone who believes the smallest act of kindness can ripple further than we imagine. His name is…
Be Sweet Ya'llLeave A Soul Print!
This morning, as I ran beneath the glow of the full moon, I couldn’t help but think about my late husband, Hugh Smith, and the lasting imprint he left on my…
Be Sweet Ya'llTiming Can Be Everything
This week, I open up about the moments in life that nearly broke me—and the unexpected ways God and community showed up to remind me I wasn’t alone. From…
Be Sweet Ya'llTransformation Is Rarely Fun
As I prepared for my upcoming TED Talk, I realized the message I couldn’t shake was resilience. Not the easy kind we talk about in hindsight, but the real, raw…
Be Sweet Ya'llPaving My Parking Lot With More Than Good Intentions
Today, I'm opening up about a recent blunder involving truck parking at my business and how it led me to break my own social media policy, which is all about…