Jenny and Shelley share how a simple speaking opportunity led to unexpected momentum, from presenting on mindset at a conference to being invited onto a podcast, and ultimately deciding to write a book with a six-month deadline.
They talk about figuring things out as they go, emphasizing that you don’t need to have everything planned before taking action, and how opportunities—from publishing connections to building a website and launching a podcast—came together over time.
Throughout the episode, they discuss the role of faith, mindset, and daily habits, including how the first hour of the day can shape everything that follows and how intentional practices like prayer and affirmations have influenced their lives.
They also reflect on lessons from Southwestern, including persistence, taking action quickly, and the belief that “everything is figureoutable,” along with stories from their time selling books and how those experiences shaped their outlook.
The conversation highlights perspective—how challenges, delays, and even rejection can be reframed—and how their mission has expanded beyond a book into speaking, podcasting, and future plans like coaching and retreats.
Where to find Jenny and Shelley:
Website:
Abundantlyfavored.com
Facebook:
Abundantly Favored
Shelley Bailey Haisman
Jenny Dunkin
Instagram:
@abundantly_favored_
TikTok:
@abundantly.favored
00:00:00 Start
00:09:03 Speaking Opportunity & Mindset Talk
00:09:39 First Podcast & Deciding to Write a Book
00:10:29 Taking Action Without Having It Figured Out
00:17:15 Choosing the Right Publisher & Marketing Concerns
00:19:11 Building a Bigger Vision (Website, Podcast, Retreats)
00:21:27 “Everything is Figureoutable” & Taking Action Quickly
00:31:25 Faith, Daily Habits & Starting the Day with Intention
00:42:25 Perspective During Challenges & Delays
00:44:38 Affirmations & “Abundantly Favored”
00:53:14 Rejection is God’s Protection
01:12:25 First Summer Headquarters Story
01:13:37 Worst Territory Experiences (California & Yuma)
01:19:35 Hardest People to Sell To (Teachers)
01:36:29 Cookbook Demo Pranks in the Field
01:40:09 Off-Schedule Stories & Learning Discipline
01:48:00 Mindset Shift: “Everybody’s Getting Them”
01:50:48 “Cheeto Man” & Choosing Your Path
