You Never Know what’s Around the Corner, So Don’t Smooth Out the Rough Edges with Danielle Kartes, Author and Founder of Rustic Joyful FoodYou Never Know what’s Around the Corner, So Don’t Smooth Out the Rough Edges with Danielle Kartes, Author and Founder of Rustic Joyful Food
Eternally Amy - A Sober Mom of Eight's Journey from Jail to Joy
In this episode of Eternally Amy, Amy sits down with Danielle Kartes, author and Creative Director for , to discuss her book "You were always there - Notes and Recipes for Living a Life You Love" and the process of writing a book. Danielle shares her...
1:00:52•9 May 2023
Embracing Life's Rough Edges with Danielle Kartes
Episode Overview
- Discover the importance of finding joy in life's imperfect moments
- Explore the ups and downs of relationships and the impact of faith on life
- Learn about the coexistence of joy and sorrow and the value of simplicity
- Gain insights on finding happiness in everyday moments and the profound impact of faith
- Join Amy and Danielle in a heartwarming conversation about love, joy, and life's imperfect moments
“Joy and sorrow can simultaneously exist. I'm happy when my house is clean, but joy comes from the Lord. My happiness can't come from writing in a journal or listening to a babbling brook. Those things are relaxing, but my happiness comes from the Lord.”
Curious about how to find joy amidst life's chaos? This episode of 'Eternally Amy' brings you a candid chat between Amy Liz Harrison and Danielle Kartes, the creative mind behind Rustic Joyful Food. Danielle opens up about her journey from the heartbreak of a failed restaurant to the triumph of becoming a successful author and Creative Director.
She shares insights from her book, 'You Were Always There - Notes and Recipes for Living a Life You Love', revealing the fulfilling yet challenging process of writing it. Together, Amy and Danielle explore the unpredictable nature of life, discussing how embracing its rough edges can lead to true happiness. They touch on the coexistence of joy and sorrow, the ups and downs of relationships, and the importance of simplicity.
This conversation is a heartfelt reminder that life’s imperfections can be beautiful and that starting over takes courage. If you're looking for wisdom on marriage, parenthood, and finding everyday happiness, this episode is a must-listen.

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