Season One is officially wrapped, and in this episode I’m sharing the lessons God walked me through... in faith, in finances, in business, and in personal growth. From being stretched to becoming strengthened, this season taught me the power of stewardship, alignment, and trusting God even in the silent parts of the journey.

If you’ve ever wondered how to balance purpose, entrepreneurship, and spiritual growth, this reflection will bless you. I’m sharing what worked, what didn’t, and what God revealed about managing what you have, leading well, and walking through doors with intention.

Season Two is coming with deeper conversations, guests, strategy, and faith-filled inspiration.

Until then, keep evolving, keep stewarding, and keep trusting God with every step.

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In this episode, Karina Cook shares how faith and finances go hand in hand... and why true stewardship means managing what God’s already placed in your hands. Learn how to use bookkeeping, budgeting, and forecasting to align your business with clarity and purpose. Because when you manage your money with wisdom, you position yourself for multiplication.

Follow Karina for more at @karinabcookFollow @FaithOverFinance for weekly inspiration on building wealth, structure, and legacy God’s way.

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Not every partnership starts on paper, but every partnership has consequences.

In this episode, Karina Cook unpacks what really happens when informal collaborations turn into legal and tax responsibilities. From “phantom income” to mismatched expectations, she shares how to protect your peace, profit, and purpose before things get complicated.

You’ll learn how to set clear expectations, structure your agreements wisely, and involve your “inner circle”... your lawyer and tax advisor, before you ever shake hands.

Because true partnership doesn’t just look good in business… it has to make sense on paper too.

🎧 Evolving Out Loud with Karina Cook... where wisdom meets wealth, and we’re evolving together.

Follow @FaithOverFinance for weekly inspiration on building wealth, structure, and legacy God’s way.

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In this episode of Evolving Out Loud, Karina Cook shares faith-led business strategies to help you prepare for tax season with clarity and confidence. Learn how to review your finances, make smart year-end moves, and operate with order instead of overwhelm.

📖 “Let all things be done decently and in order.” - 1 Corinthians 14:40

Follow @FaithOverFinance for weekly inspiration on building wealth, structure, and legacy God’s way.

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Leadership in Rooms That Don’t Clap: Discovering True Influence Beyond the Spotlight

Real leadership doesn’t need applause... it requires stewardship. In this episode, Karina Cook explores what it means to lead faithfully in rooms that may never recognize you publicly but still shape lives, communities, and legacies.

She shares her personal journey serving in Solano County boards and committees, reflecting on how quiet leadership can create lasting impact when guided by humility and purpose. Learn how to multiply your gifts, serve with integrity, and lead with faith, even when no one’s watching.

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Faith and Strategy: The Secret to Success in Business and Life

In this episode, Karina Cook unpacks why faith and strategy work best together. She shares how “figuring it out as you go” often leads to chaos... and how a clear plan, paired with faith, creates peace, provision, and lasting success.

Learn why God can’t bless confusion, the cost of not having a plan, and how to start aligning your actions with purpose.

📖 “The plans of the diligent surely lead to abundance.” - Proverbs 21:5

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Free Resources & Links:
📥 Download my free e-book How to Save Money in Taxes for the Self-Employed → https://karinacooksage.myflodesk.com?howtosavemoneyintaxesfortheselfemployed  

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LinkedIn → Karina B Cook

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Not every good idea is a God assignment. In this episode, Karina unpacks the difference between chasing profit and pursuing purpose... and how aligning with God’s assignment brings peace, provision, and sustainability. Drawing from scriptures like Proverbs 14:12, Nehemiah 6:3, and Matthew 6:33, she shares practical ways to discern your path and stay rooted in Kingdom vision.  Free Resources & Links

📥 Download my free e-book on how to save money in taxes → https://karinacooksage.myflodesk.com/howtosavemoneyintaxesfortheselfemployed 

🎧 Listen to the audio podcast → Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other major platforms: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/evolving-out-loud/id1830502544 

📅 Book a strategy call → https://calendly.com/ezsagekarinacook/discovery-call-clone?month=2025-09 


Stay Connected

IG → @karinabcook 

LinkedIn → Karina B Cook

Faith Over Finance Community Follow Faith Over Finance and Instagram: @FaithOverFinance to stay updated on resources, events, and new announcements we’re preparing to release. 

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Your offer isn’t the problem... your systems are. In this episode, I share how messy infrastructure cost me a $15K client and the exact shifts to fix your backend before it silently kills your growth. We’ll cover:

How sloppy systems push clients away

Pricing from value, not guilt

The profit math every CEO must know

Scaling with structure instead of stress

Building retention through client experience

This is education, not financial advice. Always consult your advisor.

📥 Free e-book → https://karinacooksage.myflodesk.com/howtosavemoneyintaxesfortheselfemployed
🎧 Listen on Apple + Spotify → https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/evolving-out-loud/id1830502544
📅 Book a call → https://calendly.com/ezsagekarinacook/discovery-call-clone?month=2025-09
📱 IG/FB → @karinabcook
LinkedIn → Karina B Cook

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Too many entrepreneurs are stuck in survival mode because of half-truths about money. In this episode, I’m exposing what your CPA isn’t telling you... why reinvesting every dollar is risky, how to actually build wealth beyond savings, and the smart way to use profit, taxes, and debt to create legacy.

You’ll hear:

The difference between saving and building wealth

Why underreporting income keeps you broke (and unqualified for real leverage)

How to use productive debt to expand instead of implode

Why focused strategy scales faster than scattered hustle

The role of a tax strategist vs. a CPA in your wealth plan

This is education, not financial advice. Always consult your own advisor.

Want to work with me?
Apply here → https://calendly.com/ezsagekarinacook/discovery-call-clone.

Watch Evolving Out Loud on Youtube → @KarinaBCook


📱 Stay connected:
Instagram → @karinabcook
Faith Over Finance IG/FB → @FaithOverFinance LinkedIn → Karina B Cook

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Too many entrepreneurs chase growth in business but stay stagnant in faith. In this episode, Karina Cook shares how her own journey from infancy to intimacy with God reshaped the way she leads, builds, and balances business with true spiritual maturity. Want to work with me?

Apply here → https://calendly.com/ezsagekarinacook/discovery-call-clone


📱 Stay connected:
Instagram → @karinabcook
Faith Over Finance IG/FB → @FaithOverFinance
Youtube → @KarinaBCook


You’ll hear practical insights on reverence, daily dedication, and community  plus why aligning your finances and business with faith is the key to peace and clarity.

Tune in for a raw, faith-filled conversation about growing in intimacy with God while building a business that lasts.

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