In this episode of Holy Business, Candice sits down once again with Jake Stahl, known as the Mind Mechanic, to unpack what it truly means to own the room as a leader—without compromising faith, integrity, or calling.

Jake returns with a powerful personal story and a practical framework shaped by years of experience, faith, and transformation. He shares the heart behind his new company, Orchestraight, and introduces the STRATA procedure, a leadership tool designed to help leaders bring clarity, confidence, and intentional presence into high-stakes moments.

This conversation goes beyond tactics. Jake opens up about how God used his journey—both the breakthroughs and the hard seasons—to refine his leadership, sharpen his message, and realign his work with purpose. Whether you're a founder, executive, pastor, or emerging leader, this episode will challenge you to lead from conviction, steward influence wisely, and step fully into the rooms God has prepared for you.

Connect with Jake's work: https://orchestraight.com/

What happens when God redeems even the darkest chapters of your story?

In this powerful episode of the Holy Business Podcast, I interview the wonderfully candid Mark Krancer, founder of Kram Kran Photo, who shares his journey from drug addiction and destructive habits to building a thriving photography business rooted in faith and purpose.

Mark opens up about how a simple bike ride to work—and taking photos on a cell phone—became the turning point that changed his life. Through landscape photography, discipline, and renewing his mind, he discovered God's beauty, healing, and calling.

This episode covers:

• Addiction recovery and faith-based transformation

• Finding purpose after failure

• Turning creativity into a business

• Renewing your mind and moving forward after brokenness

• Seeing God's beauty in everyday life

If you're rebuilding your life, pivoting your career, or wondering how God can use your past, this conversation will encourage you to keep going.

👉 Connect with Mark and his work: KramKranphoto.com

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Chapters:

• 0:00 – Mark's story begins

• 2:10 – Life before recovery

• 6:45 – The moment everything changed

• 11:30 – Discovering photography & God's beauty

• 18:00 – Turning creativity into a business

• 25:40 – Renewing your mind and moving forward

• 32:10 – Encouragement for anyone rebuilding

A new season is coming and God has something for you in it. The stories of the guests are for you!

In this episode of Holy Business, Candice unpacks a practical, faith-forward framework for charitable giving as a business leader. Drawing from scripture—Proverbs 3:9, Hebrews 13:16, Acts 20:35, and more—she explores how generosity isn't just a moral calling but a strategic part of leadership and stewardship.

Candice walks through how to create a clear giving plan for your organization: aligning charitable efforts with your company's mission, developing a financial stewardship strategy, designing a diverse portfolio of impact, and empowering your team to serve with purpose. Whether you lead a small business, a ministry, or a growing organization, this episode will help you move from reactive giving to intentional generosity—turning confusion and burnout into clarity, alignment, and joy in stewardship.

• Daily scripture recitation can ground one's faith.
• Overcoming personal valleys often leads to deeper faith.
• Integrating faith into business can enhance client relationships.
• Client relationships are built on trust and understanding.
• Balancing work and personal life is essential for well-being.
• Marriage requires daily attention and care to thrive.
• Design should reflect the client's unique identity.
• Personal touch in business fosters deeper connections.

• "Technology can be both a tool and a distraction."
• "Balancing work and personal life is essential."
• "Marriage requires daily attention and care."

• Institutional mistrust affects perceptions of the church.
• Healthy governance structures are essential for church success.
• Community engagement is vital for spiritual growth.
• Difficult conversations can lead to healing and understanding.
• Authenticity in leadership fosters trust and connection.
• Congregational involvement is crucial in decision-making processes.
• Navigating current issues requires careful consideration and compassion.
• Church health is supported through diagnostics and pastoral care.
• Leaders must balance production with authenticity in worship.
• Setting boundaries is important for effective leadership.

A Special Thanks to Our Guest: Garry Abbott, Executive Director, Vital Church Ministry

Go and Give: Vital Church

Chapters

In this solo episode of Holy Business, Candice dives into the story of King Saul as a cautionary tale for leaders today. Drawing from 1 Samuel, she unpacks how Saul's fear, insecurity, and need for control warped his leadership and ultimately cost him his place.

Candice explores the danger of clinging too tightly to roles that aren't ours, the temptation to control out of anxiety, and the destructive cycle of fearing when others outgrow us. She contrasts Saul's pride and panic with David's humility and reliance on prayer, challenging leaders to choose faith and obedience over insecurity and micromanagement.

With practical parallels for CEOs, pastors, and entrepreneurs, Candice encourages listeners to celebrate rising leaders, pause before reacting out of fear, and remember that healthy leadership is rooted in surrender to God—not in control.

In this episode of Holy Business, Candice sits down with Matt Morizio, founder of Reconstructing Wealth, to talk about the faith-filled road of loss to building something that lasts. Matt shares his journey from couch surfing newlywed to legacy building wealth expert.

Together, they unpack what it looks like to shift gears when the hard work doesn't pay off in the way you thought, but as always God has something better in store.

We don't have to fear or put off wealth building for "when I'm ready." Join them and take your next step today.

In this solo episode of Holy Business, Candice Hilse gets personal about the restless drive many leaders feel—and the deep need behind it. She opens up about the tension between growth and satisfaction, the identity crisis that can come when the building season ends, and the danger of tying your worth to constant motion.

Candice challenges the idea that bigger always means better and reflects on how ambition can become a cap when it's disconnected from purpose. She shares insights from her own coaching work with executives who feel stuck after building successful organizations and offers encouragement for those navigating the "now what?" season.

Whether you're leading a company, a church, or a vision-driven life, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and realign with what really matters.

Key themes:

• What to do when you're no longer building

• How visionaries process restlessness

• Avoiding identity traps in leadership

• Making room for spiritual and strategic clarity