Ten UNEDITED Minutes of Marlena's Time
Ten UNEDITED Minutes of Marlena’s Time is exactly what it sounds like—ten minutes, one take, no edits.
Each morning, Marlena hits record and talks about whatever’s on her mind that day. Some days it’s business. Some days it’s faith. Some days it’s just real life as it’s happening.
No scripts. No overthinking. No polished version—just honest thoughts, in real time.
You never really know what you’re going to get… and that’s kind of the point.
Episodes
72 episodes
Day 30: I'm Finally Saying This Out Loud | The Dream That's Beginning to Take Shape
For today's episode, I'm finally saying something out loud that's been quietly growing in the back of my mind.What started as a simple Route 66 dream is beginning to take on a life of its own.What if, for a special s...
Day 29: God Sent Me Two Signs This Weekend
Have you ever wondered if the work you're doing is actually making a difference?This weekend, God answered that question for me in a way I never expected.Through two completely different conversations, I was reminded that sometime...
Day 28: It Started With a Letter | Faith Finds a Way
One heartfelt letter has a way of opening the door to a much bigger conversation.Today I share another beautiful letter from my dear friend Rebecca, this time honoring the intervention specialist who helped shape her son's early school y...
Day 27: Beastie Day & Best Friends | The Friends Who Become Family
Some friendships don't just last—they become family.In today's episode, I share the story behind "Beastie Day," a tradition that celebrates one of the most meaningful friendships in my life. Inspired by a beautiful love letter fro...
Day 26: Seeing Yourself Through Someone Else's Eyes
Nine years ago, my friend Rebecca wrote me a letter that I've never forgotten. Today, I finally read it out loud—and let's just say there were a few tears along the way.In this episode, I reflect on what it feels like to see yourself thr...
Day 25: Some Rewards Take Years
Sometimes the best podcast topics aren't planned—they find you.Today begins with another beautiful letter from my dear friend Rebecca, whose words have been inspiring this special sponsored series. As I reflected on her message, I couldn...
Day 24: Sometimes I Just Hit Record
Today's episode is a collection of real-life moments—from an unexpected visit with my granddaughter to preparing for surgery, growing my marketing business, and getting ready to welcome our new parish priest for dinner. Along the way, I share a...
Day 23: When Gratitude Brings You Back to the People You Love
Some memories arrive when you least expect them.Today I continue sharing another one of Rebecca Conklin Klieboemer's beautiful "love letters" from February 2017. This one was written to her sister, Melissa, and as I read it aloud, I real...
Day 22: Be Kind...It Really Is That Simple
Some conversations aren't planned...they simply unfold.Today begins with another beautiful love letter from my dear friend Rebecca—a reminder of the incredible impact one person can have on another—before taking an unexpected turn throug...
Day 21: The Power of Being Kind (When the World Isn't)
Today started with smoky skies, a heartfelt love letter from my friend Rebecca, and an unexpected conversation with a cashier at Meijer that reminded me just how powerful simple kindness can be.In this episode, I share another one of Reb...
Day 20: You Don't Realize How Heavy It Is Until You Put It Down
One year after closing my business, I finally realized just how much weight I'd been carrying.Today's episode begins with another beautiful letter from Rebecca's "Love Letter Project"—this one written to her father during his reco...
Day 19: The Beginning of Something Beautiful | A Love Letter From the past
Today's episode is a little different...and very close to my heart.Several years ago, my dear friend Rebecca began a simple but extraordinary project: she spent the entire month of February writing daily love letters to people who had im...
Day 18: Why Is Mental Health So Hard to Talk About?
There are some conversations that don't come naturally.Today's episode is one of them.Mental health isn't something I've ever felt completely comfortable talking about—not because it isn't important, but because I've always worrie...
Day 17: Take Two, 1,000 Downloads & Finding Purpose in the Interruptions
Today's episode is actually...take two!After recording most of the episode, my granddaughter had other plans, my daughter walked in, and I realized life was reminding me exactly why this is called 10 Unedited Minutes of Marlena's Time...
Day 16: A Hospital Stay, A Grateful Heart, Home Again
Some moments stay with you forever, and this episode begins with one of them.I'm sharing a memory of my dear friend Rebecca taking me to the home where she grew up and introducing me to her parents. It was such a simple afternoon, but on...
Day 15: An ambulance ride to OSU, Channeling my inner Rebbeca, and putting today's to-do list on hold
Today started with a phone call at 4:00 a.m. that no parent wants to receive.My daughter, who is in the middle of a high-risk pregnancy, had a bleeding scare, and was on her way to pick me up so we could head to the hospital. We both exp...
Day 14: Some Days You Just Say "Fuck It"... Then Do It Anyway
Some days just feel...off.You blink, it's late afternoon, and you can't shake the feeling that you've been physically present all day but mentally somewhere else. Today was one of those days for me. I seriously considered saying, "Forget...
Day 13: Themed Parties, Campfires & Route 66 Dreams
This morning starts with another favorite Rebecca memory...and this one involves themed parties! From prom parties to "White Out" parties, she always knew how to throw an unforgettable celebration. I even share the story of the infamous night w...
Day 12: Life Lessons from Rebecca...and the Back Roads of Ohio
Today's episode begins with another memory of my dear friend, Rebecca, and the incredible role she played in my life. When I unexpectedly found myself stepping into the role of Managing Editor at a newspaper, I quickly realized I knew the produ...
Day 11: Chest Pains, Frustration, and Finding Clarity
Today's episode starts with another Rebecca memory that still makes me laugh. After borrowing clothes from her closet (yesterday's story), she asked me to help remove a splinter from her foot. The second I touched the needle to her foot, she le...
Day 10: Fifty Episodes Later...I'm Still Showing Up
Episode 50...I honestly can't believe I'm saying that.Today's memory takes me back to one of Rebecca's incredible acts of generosity. As she cleaned out her closet, she invited me to "shop" through clothes that no longer fit her style. I...
Day 9: Ten Things | The Jar That Changes Everything
When my friend Rebecca and I first became friends, she introduced me to a habit that quietly changed the way I looked at life.Every morning, she'd spend 10–15 minutes writing down ten things she was thankful for. They weren't extravagant...
Day 8: Can God Forgive That? | Hospital Memories, Chicken Fajitas & the Friends Who Show Up
Today's episode wandered in the best way.I started by sharing another memory about my wonderful sponsor, Rebecca. Years ago, when my daughter spent what felt like endless days in the hospital as a toddler, Rebecca was one of the people w...
Day 7: Choose Kindness. Every Single Time.
Today's episode picks up with Part 2 of my Rebecca story...Picture this: We drove two hours to a huge purse sale only to discover a line so long we'd have to wait four hours just to get inside. Nope. Not happening! 😂Instead, we di...
Day 6: Turns Out...I'm Chasing Peace
Today's episode was supposed to be recorded much earlier, but my granddaughter had other plans...and let's just say Grandma's schedule became wonderfully negotiable. ❤️I'm sharing Part 1 of a two-part Rebecca memory about the time I near...