Build businesses, communities, and influence as you authentically follow your faith.

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Get ready for some powerful tips for growing your business, your influence, and an authentic community with faith. In this episode, I sat down with my dear friend Lydia McLaughlin. Lydia wears so many hats as a wife, mom, author, and ministry leader. What I love most about Lydia is her strong faith and how she authentically lives it out each day. In this episode, we dive into how Lydia has built her influence online and in business while staying true to her values. We also discuss dealing with criticism as Christian entrepreneurs and having grace for others. 

02:00 Personal growth and evolution with a friend. 

09:15 How did you pursue your dreams and stay persistent hearing "no" after “no”?

14:15 Writing and overcoming rejection in the publishing industry.

19:00 Faith and reality TV with a former Housewife. 

24:00 What are your biggest tips for building influence online?

37:15 How have you overcome times you’ve been hurt by friends?

40:30 Gender identity and culture in a mother-daughter conversation. 

44:00 Using business as ministry through faith and intentionality. 

48:15 How do you build a genuine community?

Books are some of the most powerful tools for entrepreneurs. In this episode, I'm sharing how reading expands your mindset, enhances your problem solving skills, and gives you diverse perspectives to draw from. By the end of this episode you'll understand why constantly challenging yourself with books is so valuable and how it can make you a more well-rounded and successful entrepreneur. So grab a notebook and get ready to take some notes - it's time to level up your game!

01:00 The book that changes everything and got me into entrepreneurship.

04:45 How to speed up your personal and business growth.

09:15 The benefits of reading books for personal growth and problem-solving. 

12:00 Standing firm in my faith and staying on fire for what's meant for me.

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Have next level goals for this year? It’s going to take failing forward to reach your next level in your confidence, business, and relationships.

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If you have some big next level goals on your calendar this year, get ready to face bigger potential failures and lessons along the way. In this episode, I’m joined by author, speaker, and founder of glōci, Lori Harder. Lori shares some of her biggest failures along her journey raising $2M from 54 female investors, and being forced to make the difficult decision to quit the original business plan and make a massive pivot. We also chatted about the importance of surrounding yourself with people who lift you up and remind you of your greatness while challenging you to step into your highest self. This episode is full of topics from faith to business and relationships to reach your next level in 2024.

00:50 How did growing up in a restrictive religion influence connecting with others as an adult?

06:45 Lessons from our childhoods and how we want to parent with open communication.

14:15 How are fashion, glam, and self-expression personal development tools?

21:15 How to manifest, overcome limiting beliefs and take action towards goals. 

29:15 Raising $2M from 54 female investors, facing challenges, and pivoting an entire business.

35:30 Overcoming struggles and personal growth. 

39:15 Who you need to surround yourself with to grow to your next level.

43:45 The power of sharing your failures and struggles after you’ve gained your lessons.

46:30 How do you support yourself as you fail forward?

52:00 Why it’s important to choose environments that help you thrive!

58:45 Setting boundaries and choosing to invest in the relationships that challenge you to grow.

Do you ever get to the end of your day and just want someone else to take over and make decisions for you? 

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Do you have something you fall back on to help you make decisions when you have more than one great option? Learn how to overcome decision fatigue and make high-impact choices that move your business forward. As an entrepreneur, I know the toll constant decision-making takes. In this episode I’m sharing my framework for making the right decision for you by outlining priorities, aligning with your values and mission, and focusing only on what energizes your lifestyle. You’ll learn to have clarity under pressure so you can avoid burnout and stay focused on what really matters! 

02:07 - What is decision fatigue?

03:35 - How does it impact you?

04:32 - How to avoid decision fatigue.

05:08 - Why you need a support system.

06:14 - How to create a support system if it’s just you.

07:14 - The biggest problem for entrepreneurs.

09:41 - Why I’m investing more in the podcast.

11:40 - How I make decisions.

It’s time to release stress, balance your hormones, and build a support system around you that is focused on health.

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Healing and health isn’t one side fits all. In this episode, I’m excited to be joined by Dr Nick! We dove deep into how stress and hormones are impacting our health and success as entrepreneurs. Dr. Nick shared some game-changing insights into how our bodies hold onto trauma and stress, and steps we can take like meditation to release it. We also talked about how important it is to get your hormones tested and support your body naturally. After listening to this chat, you'll leave with powerful tools to start investing in your health so you can avoid burnout and give your best self to your business and people. Trust me, you don't want to miss this one!

03:00 Prioritizing health and wellness with a busy entrepreneurial lifestyle. 

07:30 Healthy eating habits and exercise for hormone balance. 

12:15 How to discover the personalized healing, health, and wellness methods best for you.

19:00 How does your trauma affect your entrepreneurship?

26:00 Meditation's impact on the brain and body. 

31:15 Why is detoxing particularly important for women?

36:00 How a clear vision can change the game for you in your business.

41:30 Hormone imbalance and its impact on health. 

46:45 The most important investments you can make in your health and healthy lifestyle. 

Get ready for: 

Melissa's journey from illness to healing and success.

Mindset tactics for overcoming rejection and stress.

Actionable sales strategies for leads and closing deals.

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Today I have the one and only Melissa Perry on the show. Melissa is a top exotic and supercar broker who was featured on Million Dollar Wheels and she’s here to share all of her sales insights and strategies with us! As a woman of faith, Melissa also shares the intense story of overcoming a life threatening illness by listening to God. From sales secrets, to the most expensive car she’s ever sold and praying to become engaged soon -  this episode is full of incredible tips and stories that will have you ready to go out and make your biggest sale yet!

00:48 Sales and negotiation strategies with a top exotic car broker. 

07:30 Mindset, self-talk, and overcoming rejection in sales. 

14:45 How to navigate challenging seasons with faith and a positive mindset.

21:00 The medical emergency on a plane, followed by a diagnosis.

24:15 How did following God’s word literally save you from a life threatening illness?

31:15 What is the most expensive car you’ve ever sold?

36:00 Are people still buying in this economy?

43:15 Praying for an engagement.

The advice you follow can completely make or break your finances! Here’s what the world’s foremost financial experts are saying – and what I think about it!

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Today, I’m reacting to top financial advice from some of the world’s biggest money experts! As many of you may already know, financial advice is one of my favorite things to talk about. I am so excited to be breaking down the tips & tricks leading financial masters have utilized to help countless people make more money, including Warren Buffet, Robert Kiyosaki, and more! You’ll find out which advice I would personally recommend to entrepreneurs with a growth mindset, and which ones I would tweak and why. If you want to know how to create wealth, minimize your losses, get out of debt, and live the lifestyle you want, then this is your opportunity to learn from the very best in the biz. Take control of your financial situation once and for all!

00:30 Why are our financial choices so important?

02:15 Warren Buffet’s rules of making money.

06:50 What always comes before money?

08:40 How can you live the lifestyle you want?

11:30 How to make your money work for you

15:35 Don’t do dumb stuff with your money.

18:15 How can you get out of debt without abandoning your lifestyle?

22:50 Switch up your mindset to co-create with God.

She’s already made us laugh, now she’s ready to take us to school! Come and learn everything you need to know about humor, business, and entertainment from the master herself!

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In this episode, I have the incredibly talented B Simone, an entrepreneur and comedian with over 10M devoted followers on social media! I am so excited to share with all of you the story behind her growth & success, going from pastor’s kid to selling out comedy tours. We’ll be dropping nuggets for aspiring entrepreneurs or entertainers, like how to make pivots when the time comes and helpful reminders to fill up your cup before you fill up anybody else’s. As we go, we’ll also dive into tips for shifting your mindset towards success, building connections & community, and enjoying the journey as it happens. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, and you’ll definitely want to come back for more!

00:45 Say hello to the talented B Simone, a true powerhouse of humor, entertainment, and business!

02:20 How did you go from pastor’s kid to famous entertainer?

04:20 What is the mindset behind your success?

07:50 How to make pivots when the time is right.

11:00 How did you build your connections?

14:10 Fill up your cup before you fill up your community.

18:20 What has been your journey with weight loss?

20:55 Monetizing your story & audience.

23:40 A day in the life of being a celebrity.

25:30 How does your faith in God connect you to your vision?

27:40 Overcoming hate by focusing on your truth.

30:45 What are three tips you want to give to entrepreneurs?

If you’re not utilizing AI, then you’re missing out on growing your business! Here’s my game changing tip on how to bring in more income, without even having to work!

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The future is here and it’s AI! In this short episode, I’ll show you how I utilize the power of AI chatbots to streamline social media & engage with my audience. Through AI, you can create different flows, understand your people better, and bring in significant amounts of income you couldn’t before. AI has opened up so many opportunities to personalize & curate my business, and now it can help elevate yours. Most of all, it can become a funnel that works for you, so you can get back to focusing on serving your audience with renewed purpose. Work smarter, not harder, when you use the power of AI in your business!

00:25 What has helped me bring in a significant amount of income?

02:25 Understand your audience if you want to serve them well.

04:45 How can you train people with a call to action?

Your digital empire starts right here! Learn the in’s and out’s of creating digital abundance and take your business to new heights!

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Today’s special guest is a multi-passionate business owner & digital marketing strategist, Samantha Cook! Sam is a client of mine specializing in website building & digital marketing strategies, who aims to help women build their businesses + work from home. We’ll get real as we discuss the reality of being a mompreneur, taking a behind the scenes look at building a business with little ones at home and working alongside your spouse. We also talk about how to balance coming into abundance with upleveling your lifestyle, so you can prioritize the things that matter most without losing sight of who you love. Most of all, our digital abundance guru will share key marketing strategies all entrepreneurs need to know, including how to go viral. Grab your pen and take some notes, because you won’t want to miss all the nuggets we’ve got for you! Take your marketing to the next level and achieve more abundance in real life and virtually!

00:25 Welcome to the podcast, Samantha Cook, your digital abundance strategist!

01:35 How did you get into the digital world?

04:45 How did your childhood shape you into the person you are now?

06:25 How has it been building a business with little ones at home?

09:40 The hardest part of upleveling.

11:25 What is the most exciting part of coming into abundance?

13:30 What does the gap between lifestyle and expenses look like for you?

18:35 When is the right time to start a website?

20:00 What do you think about MRR?

23:50 Debunking common marketing myths.

27:45 What have been the mental blocks you’ve had?

29:35 What is your daily morning routine?

33:10 How to keep a healthy marriage with God at the center.

37:10 How do you get a marriage like yours?