BECKON
theblogWelcome to the Beckon Blog — your source for high frequency living. Curated by interior designer, podcaster, and blogger Jaclyn Steele Thurmond, we focus on truly clean lifestyle content, Spanish & Mediterranean-inspired interiors, and mindset elevation that transforms the way you think, feel, and live.
Encouragement for New Moms
New motherhood is beautiful and hard. In this heartfelt guide, Jaclyn Steele shares encouragement for new moms—simple words and gestures that make a big difference in the postpartum season.
The Obstacle Is the Way: How to Face Relationship Challenges with Grit and Grace
Even the strongest love stories face seasons of challenge. From miscommunication to outside pressures, every couple encounters moments that test their patience, grace, and connection. Here’s how to navigate those valleys with open hearts, steady hands, and a renewed belief that the obstacle can become the way forward.
The Blessing Behind the Breakdown: How to Find Gratitude When Everything Feels Like It’s Falling Apart
What if your hardest days weren’t setbacks—but sacred invitations? This soul-deep blog explores the unexpected blessings that emerge from breakdowns, drawn from a real-life day in Jaclyn and Sam’s life.
What To Do After Achieving A Goal: Navigating the Void with Grace, Rest & Purpose
What if achieving your goal leaves you feeling empty, not elated? Jaclyn and Sam explore the sacred space after success—and why it’s not a failure, but a soulful invitation to rest, reflect, and realign.
New Mom Essentials: Soulful Support for the Tender Days Before & After Birth
Becoming a new mom is beautiful—but no one talks enough about how hard the postpartum period can be. In this gentle, honest guide, Jaclyn shares her favorite new mom essentials to help you feel held, comforted, and supported during those tender fourth-trimester days.
Building A Brand With Soul: How Citrine Natural Beauty Is Leading A High-Frequency Revolution
What does it take to build a beauty brand that transcends trends and becomes a movement? In this deeply inspiring Freq Show feature, Jaclyn Steele Thurmond sits down with Melissa Lenberg, founder of Citrine Natural Beauty Bar, to explore the high-frequency heart behind one of the clean beauty world’s most beloved destinations. From soulful leadership to sustainable vision, this is what it looks like to build a brand with integrity—and joy.
The Confrontation Of Fear: What Happens When You Stop Running From Yourself
What would it feel like to live a life without fear? What if part of your soul’s purpose is learning to let go of it? How would your life begin to change?
How To Match Rugs With Floor Colors
Feeling overwhelmed picking the right rug for your space? Jaclyn shares a heartfelt guide on how to match rugs with floor colors—filled with soul, softness, and style-forward tips.
How to Make Your Home Healthier (Without Getting Overwhelmed)
Create a healing home that restores your nervous system with 12 soulful, practical changes—rooted in clean living, frequency, and love.
Letting Go Of The Need For Approval
So many of us are caught in a loop of doing, performing, and achieving—driven not by purpose but by a lingering sense that we have to prove ourselves to be worthy. In this powerful and personal episode of The Freq Show, Jaclyn and Sam Thurmond open up about the toll this pressure can take and how choosing overflow over overperformance can change everything. If you’ve ever struggled with burnout, perfectionism, or the endless chase for external approval—this one’s for you.
How to Cultivate Positive Thinking
Ever feel stuck in a loop of negative thoughts? In this tender, heart-forward guide, Jaclyn shares how to cultivate positive thinking with intention, compassion, and practices that actually feel good to come back to—especially on the hard days.
The Power to Change: Becoming Who You’re Meant to Be
What if real change isn’t about trying harder—but remembering who God says you are? This episode explores the deeper, spiritual path to becoming new.
How to Gain Confidence at Work: For Creatives, Leaders, Dreamers & Anyone Who’s Ever Felt Small
Ever felt small or unsure in your work—even when you care deeply? This heartfelt guide will help you gently build confidence, trust your voice, and step into your calling with grace.
How To Change Your Frequency: A Heartfelt Guide to Energy, Emotion & the Freq App
If energy is everything, how do we shift it on purpose? In this heartfelt and practical episode, Jaclyn and Sam explore how to change your frequency—body, mind, and soul—and introduce the powerful new tool they built to help you do it.
8 Behind Couch Sofa Table Decor Ideas
A behind-the-couch table is one of the most overlooked opportunities for beauty and function in your home. In this compassionate and creative guide, discover practical, soulful decorating ideas that bring warmth, personality, and peace to this unique space.
The Power of Planning for Peace — Financially and Otherwise
Discover how Jaclyn & Sam Thurmond intentionally create peace through financial choices, margin, and meaningful rhythms at home and in life.
You Are Not Your Mistake: Taking On Too Much Responsibility
If you’re always feeling responsible — even when it’s not your fault — this episode is for you. Jaclyn and Sam unpack how to stop internalizing blame and start creating space for self-compassion, healthy boundaries, and peace.
How to Deal with Negative Feedback
We’ve all been there. Whether it's a sharp comment on social media, a disapproving glance from a client, or an unexpected critique from someone we respect—receiving negative feedback stings. But what if the way we respond to negative feedback matters more than the feedback itself?
Building a Business While Raising Babies: The Seasons of Motherhood and Entrepreneurship
Building a business while raising kids isn’t easy—but it’s possible. In this heartfelt conversation, Maria of KAEIU shares how she balances motherhood and entrepreneurship by trusting her gut, honoring seasons, and doing it scared.
How Can You Use Mastering To Develop A Growth Mindset
Your mindset is your internal operating system. It colors the way you see the world, the way you show up in relationships, how you deal with hardship, and whether you approach challenges as opportunities or let them stop you in your tracks.