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.

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00:00 Introduction to the Episode
Kymone introduces the episode and hints at the inspiring story of the guest.

00:29 Welcome to the Podcast
A 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 Publication
Dorian 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 Book
Dorian learns how to illustrate her book after discovering a helpful class on Instagram.

26:30 Sharing the Story
Dorian describes the emotional journey of adopting her daughter and writing her story.

27:27 Considering Publication
Dorian reflects on her reservations about publishing her book after a previous unsuccessful attempt.

28:04 Self-Publishing Journey
Dorian 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 Children
Dorian discusses her books aimed at teaching children about resilience and online safety.

47:19 Grief and Children's Perspectives
Dorian 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.