Ep 93 // Get the Vision Before Making the Plan! with Gretchen Heinen

Gretchen Heinen is a multi-business entrepreneur, who calls faith led women higher, together, to support and hit business goals by getting their business organized, legitimized and scalable. She is the founder of The Daring Daughters. A faith based podcast and educational platform for Christian business women to be more daring in their calling. She is the founder and CEO of Authsnap, Inc., a healthcare tech startup focusing on helping hospitals recapture denied claims.

She is also She is a foster, bio and step mom and believes that love, not DNA, defines family. She allows God to lead her businesses and believes our true potential unleashes when we take our spiritual callings and execute on them.

Listen in as Megan and Gretchen discuss the significance of prayer and fasting, the challenges of maintaining spiritual practices amidst life's demands, and the power of seeking God's vision for personal and professional growth.

They explore the impact of modern technology on spirituality, the shift towards a balanced life in younger generations, and innovative ways to engage with and understand emerging trends.

Gretchen also opens up about profound spiritual encounters, the growth of her business during the pandemic, and exciting new projects on the horizon. Whether you're looking to deepen your faith, find clarity in your vision, or balance entrepreneurship with spiritual practices, this episode is packed with insights and encouragement. Tune in and be inspired by Gretchen Heinen's journey of faith, resilience, and visionary leadership.

Applicable personal reflection questions:

• In what ways can exploring different Christian denominations, as Gretchen did, enrich your spiritual understanding and relationship with God?
• Why does Gretchen emphasize the importance of belonging to a physical church community? How does this compare with the trend of virtual church experiences?
• Gretchen talks about the significant vision God revealed to her involving a $500 million opportunity in healthcare. How can individuals discern and prepare for big visions or callings?
• What strategies does Gretchen propose for finding and aligning one’s vision with core values, and how does this alignment impact both personal fulfillment and professional success?
• How does Gretchen address the spiritual implications of advancing technologies like AI in the business landscape? What precautions should Christians take to remain focused on their spiritual journey?

Quotable quotes:

"When you don't know the vision, whatever comes after that, whatever you create after that is not going to be you."

"I don't think all the twists and turns that you take, like, if you have nine different businesses, they're not wasted. God uses it."

Connect with Gretchen Heinen - thedaringdaughters.com

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