In this episode of the "Monetize Your Ministry" podcast, Kymone introduces guest Dorian Stewart, who shares her inspiring journey from healthcare administration to becoming a children's author. Dorian discusses her transition into full-time ministry and writing, motivated by her daughter's adoption. She highlights the emotional and practical challenges she faced, including learning to illustrate her books. Dorian emphasizes the importance of addressing themes like grief and resilience in children's literature. The host encourages listeners to support Dorian's work and use her story as motivation to pursue their own passions and projects. Follow the podcast on IG: @monetizeyourministry Follow Kymone on IG: @kymonehinds Visit our website: http://monetizeyourministrypodcast.com/ 00:00 Introduction to the Episode Kymone introduces the episode and hints at the inspiring story of the guest. 00:29 Welcome to the PodcastA welcoming voice introduces the "Monetize Your Ministry" podcast. 00:34 Interacting with Guests A brief comment on the importance of guest interactions in the podcast. 00:37 Full-Time Ministry Discussion A voice mentions the challenges and rewards of full-time ministry. 00:43 Desire to Change Lives A voice expresses the goal of providing life-changing content through the podcast. 00:58 Host's Passion for Stories The host emphasizes the power of sharing stories to inspire listeners. 02:10 Introduction of Dorian Stewart The host introduces guest Dorian Stewart and her impressive background. 02:10 Dorian's Career Shift Dorian’s transition from healthcare management to a new ministry-focused purpose. 03:41 Dorian's Background Dorian shares her childhood ambition to become an engineer and her family background. 06:08 Early Career in Healthcare Dorian discusses her experiences as a young healthcare administrator. 08:43 Writing Daily Devotions Dorian begins writing daily devotions to cope with frustrations at work. 12:02 First Book PublicationDorian reflects on her journey to publishing her first devotional book. 15:18 Pandemic Impact on Book Marketing Dorian discusses the challenges of promoting her book during the pandemic. 17:46 Lessons from the Publishing Experience Dorian shares insights gained from her first book's publication process. 18:34 Adoption Journey Begins Dorian and her husband start the adoption process amid the pandemic. 21:26 Writing for Their Child Dorian's desire to write a story for her adopted child, emphasizing love and choice. 23:30 Writing the Story Dorian discusses how she wrote a personal story, incorporating scriptures for her daughter. 24:03 Transition to Stay-at-Home Mom Dorian shares her transition to being a stay-at-home and homeschool mom after relocating. 25:29 Illustrating the BookDorian learns how to illustrate her book after discovering a helpful class on Instagram. 26:30 Sharing the StoryDorian describes the emotional journey of adopting her daughter and writing her story. 27:27 Considering PublicationDorian reflects on her reservations about publishing her book after a previous unsuccessful attempt. 28:04 Self-Publishing JourneyDorian learns about Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and decides to self-publish her book. 29:30 Feedback and Edits Dorian shares her process of seeking feedback from family and friends on her book. 30:29 Creating a Coloring Book Dorian discusses the inspiration behind her devotional coloring book for children. 31:25 Incorporating Prayer Dorian explains how she included prayers in her coloring book to enhance its spiritual message. 33:22 Pathfinder Experience Dorian shares her background as a Pathfinder director and how it influenced her writing. 38:15 Connecting Volunteer Experience to Work Dorian emphasizes how volunteer work has contributed to her professional success. 39:38 Writing Process Dorian describes her writing process, using inspiration from everyday experiences. 40:26 Writing About Grief Dorian shares her experience writing a book for children about losing a loved one. 43:38 God's Timing in Writing Dorian reflects on how her writing aligns with God's timing and purpose for her stories. 46:48 Books for ChildrenDorian discusses her books aimed at teaching children about resilience and online safety. 47:19 Grief and Children's PerspectivesDorian explains how children experience grief differently, including losing friends or pets. 48:26 Positive Affirmations Dorian talks about teaching her daughter positive affirmations and the importance of confidence. 49:40 Encouragement to Share The host encourages listeners to share Dorian's story and buy her books for children. 50:34 Closing Remarks The host thanks Dorian and inspires listeners to take action on their own projects. 50:51 Podcast Information The outro provides details about the podcast and encourages sharing the episode.
