Episode Summary

In this inspiring conversation, Lara sits down with Jennifer Hallman, who shares how a season of caregiving, loss, and uncertainty led her into unexpected creativity and purpose. What began as simple handwritten cards of encouragement during a friend’s cancer journey grew into a children’s book, a creative ministry, and a calling to help others rediscover who God created them to be. Jennifer’s story is a powerful reminder that even in life’s hardest moments, God is still writing something beautiful—one step at a time.

Key Takeaways

• You don’t have to have the full plan—just take the next step God puts in front of you
• God often uses hard seasons to reveal new purpose
• Creativity can be a form of healing and ministry
• Small acts of encouragement (like a handwritten note) can have a lasting impact
• Many of us lose sight of who we are—and part of the journey is rediscovering how God uniquely created us
• The lies we believe about ourselves often hold us back more than anything else
• It’s never too late to step into something new

Hosted by Lara Allen, Delight in Every Step exists to inspire women to keep moving and growing in their 50s and beyond. Each episode features a woman who has done something new in this purposeful time of life.

For You

If today’s conversation stirred something in you—maybe a dream you’ve set aside or a quiet nudge you’ve been ignoring—you’re not alone.

You don’t have to figure it all out at once. Just take one small step.

👉 Find practical resources and support in your 50s and beyond at:
www.FlourishwithLara.com

Connect with Jennifer

Jennifer Hallman is an artist, author, and encourager who creates meaningful connections through handwritten cards, storytelling, and creative expression. Check out her beautiful children’s book How Mae Got Moxie!

https://www.moxymae.com/

Instagram: @maethebook

Closing

Comment below and tell us what you have done, are doing, or want to do in your 50s and beyond. Let’s continue to encourage one another to Delight in Every Step.