Join J.E. on the Elevate Your Life podcast as she sits down with Pastor Nathaniel Cox, senior pastor at Grace and Zion Church in Raleigh, North Carolina. In this inspiring conversation, Pastor Cox shares his journey of faith, from his early salvation at 18, the challenges of being a young preacher, to his experiences traveling the globe spreading the gospel. They discuss the importance of spiritual mentorship, balancing family life with ministry, and the process of sermon preparation. This episode is a must-listen if you're looking for encouragement and practical insights on ministry and faith!

00:00 Welcome to the Elevate Your Life Podcast

00:55 Introducing Pastor Nathaniel Cox

01:36 Reconnecting with an Old Friend

01:52 The Journey of Faith Begins

03:09 The Call to Ministry

04:33 Early Challenges and Inspirations

09:22 Influential Figures in Ministry

14:46 The Importance of Spiritual Mentorship

16:40 The Weight of Being a First-Generation Preacher

22:07 Balancing Family and Ministry

25:06 Crafting and Honing Preaching Skills

30:55 Rapid Fire Questions: 60 Seconds to Elevate

32:22 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

How to ELEVATE Your Life

🎉Join my FREE  Elevate Your Life Challenge, Stop waiting for others to platform, position, or promote you. You are the something you’re waiting on to happen. Give yourself permission to be powerful!

📖Grab the 10 Point Vision Mastery Guide, Elevating your Life begins with a well defined vision. This guide breaks down the 10 distinct areas of Life where vision is essential.

💼Join ElevateHER Coaching and access the tools, inspiration, and support necessary to transform your mindset, achieve their goals, and lead lives filled with purpose and fulfillment.

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In this unique episode of the Elevate Your Life podcast, J.E. Harrison, the visionary behind Elevate with J.E., shares her journey as an entrepreneur, minister, and mentor to high-achieving women. Joined by her producer Joe, J.E. discusses her early entrepreneurial tendencies, her work empowering women to merge their purposes and gifts, and her transformational impact on her clients. Learn about JE's philosophy on balancing ministry with monetization, breaking through mental roadblocks, and her exciting plans for the future. Discover what it means to show up as the version of yourself who gets it done and how you can start elevating your own life today. Don't miss this inspiring conversation full of practical insights and heartfelt encouragement.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:12 Who is J.E. Harrison?

02:18 Entrepreneurial Journey

04:22 Current Work and Client Transformations

06:57 Monetizing Ministry and Overcoming Mental Roadblocks

12:03 The Secret Sauce: Strategy, Community, and Coaching

15:01 Showing Up as the Best Version of Yourself

17:17 Myth-Busting Entrepreneurship

19:33 Taking the Next Step

21:22 What's Next for Elevate with J.E.?

22:51 How to Get Involved and Final Thoughts

How to ELEVATE Your Life

🎉Join my FREE  Elevate Your Life Challenge, Stop waiting for others to platform, position, or promote you. You are the something you’re waiting on to happen. Give yourself permission to be powerful!

📖Grab the 10 Point Vision Mastery Guide, Elevating your Life begins with a well defined vision. This guide breaks down the 10 distinct areas of Life where vision is essential.

💼Join ElevateHER Coaching and access the tools, inspiration, and support necessary to transform your mindset, achieve their goals, and lead lives filled with purpose and fulfillment.

🎧Enjoy the background music?  then you’ll adore the song, download “Better” wherever you love to press play 

✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and leave a review! Let’s elevate—together.

Join us on this episode of the Elevate Your Life podcast as we sit down with Jeff May, Jr., a nationally recognized motivational speaker, philanthropist, and community activist. Jeff shares his journey from mentoring court-involved youth to leading one of the largest African American museums in the U.S. Discover the powerful principles of transformational mentorship, the importance of leaning into difficult moments, and how to find and embrace your unique voice. Offering practical advice for those seeking wise mentorship, Jeff’s insights are sure to inspire lasting impact. Don't miss this engaging and enlightening conversation!

00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks
01:07 Guest Introduction: Jeff May, Jr.
02:42 Reflecting on the Journey
04:39 The Power of Mentorship
08:52 Transformational Mentorship
13:38 Mentorship in Action
19:02 The Importance of Honesty and Realness
19:16 Choosing Your Own Hard
19:50 Leaning into Difficult Moments
20:57 The Power of Reading and Silence
22:49 Finding and Owning Your Voice
24:25 Embracing Your Unique Brand
29:17 The Privilege of Pressure
30:15 Inviting Wise Mentorship
32:39 Rapid Fire Questions
33:58 Connecting with Jeff May Jr.

How to ELEVATE Your Life

🎉Join my FREE  Elevate Your Life Challenge, Stop waiting for others to platform, position, or promote you. You are the something you’re waiting on to happen. Give yourself permission to be powerful!

📖Grab the 10 Point Vision Mastery Guide, Elevating your Life begins with a well defined vision. This guide breaks down the 10 distinct areas of Life where vision is essential.

💼Join ElevateHER Coaching and access the tools, inspiration, and support necessary to transform your mindset, achieve their goals, and lead lives filled with purpose and fulfillment.

Enjoy the background music?  then you’ll adore the song, download “Better” wherever you love to press play 

✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and leave a review! Let’s elevate—together.

In this Elevate Your Life podcast episode, the host welcomes Destiny Inspire, a nationally recognized confidence coach, transformational speaker, and author. Destiny shares her powerful journey of overcoming pain and self-doubt to help high-achieving women embrace their true potential. 

Through candid discussions on dealing with comparison, the importance of authenticity, and the need for self-reflection and correction, Destiny provides valuable insights and actionable advice. The episode also delves into creating safe spaces and maintaining spiritual and professional excellence. 

This transformative conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to elevate their confidence and purpose.

00:00 Introduction and Self-Correction

01:12 Meet Destiny Inspire

02:17 Destiny's Journey and Impact

04:44 The Power of Authenticity

08:28 Confidence and Femininity

14:41 Overcoming Comparison and Fear

17:07 Self-Assessment and Healing

23:29 Empathy and Safe Spaces

31:18 Rapid Fire Questions

32:38 Conclusion and Contact Information

How to ELEVATE Your Life

🎉Join my FREE  Elevate Your Life Challenge, Stop waiting for others to platform, position, or promote you. You are the something you’re waiting on to happen. Give yourself permission to be powerful!

📖Grab the 10 Point Vision Mastery Guide, Elevating your Life begins with a well defined vision. This guide breaks down the 10 distinct areas of Life where vision is essential.

💼Join ElevateHER Coaching and access the tools, inspiration, and support necessary to transform your mindset, achieve their goals, and lead lives filled with purpose and fulfillment.

🎧Enjoy the background music?  then you’ll adore the song, download “Better” wherever you love to press play 

✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, and leave a review! Let’s elevate—together.

Welcome to Elevate Your Life! This podcast has been 2-3 years in the making, and now it is happening! We are bringing in some of the greatest voices across Christianity, faith, entrepreneurship, and more to help you elevate your life. This is where you need to be to get to the next level in your life, and we are here to help you get there.