Jessica Reinhart is a wife, a mom, and an entrepreneur. She believes wholeheartedly in the importance of using her time and talents towards work that makes a positive impact and in helping to build bridges that lead to togetherness. She founded Lumitory to be a light in the world by encouraging community and meaningful connection. Jess also serves on the board for Pay It Forward Day, a global initiative on a mission to spread kindness across the world. Jessica and her husband, Jeff, are New England natives with three young children who now call sunny Arizona “home.”
IF YOU HAVE EVER WANTED TO FIND COMMUNITY IN THE MIDST OF YOUR DREAM, THIS WAS THE EPISODE FOR YOU.
We were never meant to do this life alone. Jess joins the podcast this week to share what she’s learned on her journey to encourage others toward authentic community. She starts us off with her favorite personality profile tool, The Elements Assessment, and reminds us of the value in knowing ourselves and others.
You’ll be inspired to uncover new ways to build community whether in the pursuit of your dream or among your immediate neighbors. In fact, Jess and Lumitory have generously offered a fantastic giveaway to Devoted Dreamers listeners to support you in this effort. Learn more over on my Instagram.
She also teaches us how to search out people to work alongside us in our dreams and what to look for as we seek the right fit in these relationships.
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CONNECT WITH JESS AND LUMITORY:
Website || Instagram || Facebook
MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:
Darleen Santore “Coach Dar” @thecoachdar on Instagram
The Elements Assessment
Rising Tide Society for meet-ups with other creatives/business owners
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BOOKS:
Girl Wash Your Face by Rachel Hollis
Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller
Traction by Gino Wickman
MAIN TAKEAWAYS:
Explanation of the Elements Personality Assessment [3:15]
God puts us in families alongside others who aren’t exactly like us [9:38]
“Getting it right” at home so we can “get it right” in the world [10:37]
Loving one another well [12:13]
How do we love our neighbors well? [13:55]
We were created by God for community [14:41]
How Jess’s dream came about after moving across the country [15:39]
An overview of Lumitory products that encourage people to get back in community [17:55]
True community is like a warm hug [21:27]
What happens when fear seeps in to the pursuit of our dream [22:15]
Our identity in Christ and the importance of keeping it there [23:09]
Finding trusted partners to work alongside [25:08]
Surround yourself with people who inspire you [26:20]
Work with people who see and believe in your vision [28:22]
Why it pays to be diligent to find the people who are a good fit [30:13]
Where to look to find community among other entrepreneurs [31:20]
We’re all struggling with the same things, even people who are further ahead [32:28]
Jess’s favorite resources [36:00]
The Lumitory giveaway on Instagram [38:44]
Look for opportunities to build bridges [40:54]
Enjoy the journey; try not to force it along too quickly [41:50]
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