They wanted me to risk my high-risk mother's life during a pandemic. Then they retaliated when I spoke up about a broken system. Then they tried to write me up for things that happened while I was on approved leave. Here's the REAL story of how corporate showed me exactly who they are - twice - and why I finally walked away.

The biggest regret? I stayed longer than I should have because I didn't have a financial exit plan. Don't make the same mistake.

🎁 RESOURCES: 

The Corporate Exodus Financial Reality Check - $57: https://businesschurchlife.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1184050 Complete 31-page workbook with financial worksheets, realistic timelines, exit strategies, and biblical decision-making framework. Stop letting financial fear keep you trapped.

📊 FREE: 

What Type of Faith-Based Coach Are You? Quiz: https://businesschurchlife.com/coach-quiz/  

🎧 Launch Your Coaching Ministry Podcast: https://businesschurchlife.com/podcast/  

📧 Called & Confident Newsletter: https://business-church-life.kit.com/called-confident-newsletter 

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Katori Walker / Know I Got It (Instrumental Version) / courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com/

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After 20+ years in corporate as a District Sales Manager and HR professional, I finally said "enough" to being overlooked and underpaid. Here's the REAL story of why I left corporate to build a coaching ministry for women like me - women over 40 who know they're meant for more but don't know where to start.

🎁 RESOURCES: 

📊 What Type of Faith-Based Coach Are You? Take the Quiz: https://businesschurchlife.com/coach-quiz/  

📖 Purpose, Profit & Peace eBook: https://businesschurchlife.mvsite.app/products/courses/view/1183832  

Join the Launch Your Calling Group Coaching Waitlist https://business-church-life.kit.com/waitlist-launchyourcalling 

🎧 Launch Your Coaching Ministry Podcast: https://businesschurchlife.com/podcast/ 

Grab my guidebook 7 Steps to Achieving Life-Work Harmony: A Step By Step Guide To Realigning Your Life As A Woman Over 40 by going here

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Katori Walker / Know I Got It (Instrumental Version) / courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com/

Basixx / Disc Me Bro / courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com/

Sulu / Sparkles / courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com/

Sis… if one more person tells you to “bloom where you’re planted” when you know God’s calling you to more — whew, we need to talk. 😤

This popular Pinterest quote sounds inspiring, but it’s keeping too many Christian women stuck where God never told them to stay. In this episode, I’m breaking down why “bloom where you’re planted” isn’t biblical, how it’s been used to guilt ambitious women out of their callings, and what Scripture actually teaches about moving when God says move.

If you’ve been told to “just be content” while something inside of you knows it’s time for change, this conversation will set you free from false humility and help you step into obedience — even when it means uprooting. 🌱

Why “bloom where you’re planted” appears zero times in Scripture

Biblical examples of people who moved when God called (Abraham, Moses, Ruth, Paul)

The truth about contentment vs. complacency — and how to know which one you’re walking in

How this phrase gets weaponized to keep women playing small

Three reflection questions to discern if God is calling you to move

“God is more interested in your fruitfulness than your stability. Your restlessness isn’t rebellion — it’s revelation.”

Know deep down God’s calling you to something greater?

💬 What’s one area where you’ve been told to “bloom where you’re planted,” but you know God is calling you somewhere new? Message me or share your story inside the Called & Confident newsletter community.

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Katori Walker / Know I Got It (Instrumental Version) / courtesy of epidemicsound.com

Sis, if you're sitting in another pointless corporate meeting wondering "Is God trying to tell me something?" - this episode is YOUR answer.

That restlessness you're feeling? That Sunday night dread? That sense you're meant for more? It might not be burnout - it could be God's GPS trying to redirect your life.

If you've been telling yourself "I should be grateful for this job" while your soul feels dead inside, this episode will help you discern whether what you're experiencing is divine direction or just a rough patch.

Today we're breaking down the five clear signs that God might be calling you out of corporate. We're talking about the Sunday Night Syndrome - and if you have this, you absolutely know what I'm talking about.

We'll dive into the Energy Mismatch - why you're completely drained at work but energized when you're helping others. We're covering the Skill Set Frustration, where you're using maybe 30% of who you really are every single day.

Then we'll discuss the Values Collision - what happens when your integrity meets corporate reality. And finally, we're talking about Calling Confirmation - both external and spiritual confirmation that you're meant for more.

Here's some real talk: Your restlessness isn't rebellion - it's revelation. Your dissatisfaction isn't ingratitude - it's divine direction. Your desire for more isn't selfish - it's God expanding your heart for the work He's been preparing you to do.

Reality check time: When God calls you out of something, He's always calling you INTO something better. But you have to take the first step.

If you're ready to get clarity on what God is calling you to do, I want you to take my free quiz: "What Type of Faith-Based Coach Are You SECRETLY Meant to Be?" Head over to businesschurchlife.com/coach-quiz.

This quiz will help you discover whether you're called to be a Transformation Coach, Purpose Coach, Productivity Coach, or Relationship Coach.

Here's what you'll discover: You'll get the exact breakdown of your coaching gifts that God handpicked for you. You'll understand the real reason God had you in that frustrating corporate job - it was preparation, not punishment.

You'll identify your dream client profile - people who are literally praying for someone with YOUR background. Plus, you'll get a get-it-done game plan to explore your calling without quitting tomorrow.

And you'll see how your corporate experience is actually your kingdom superpower.

Don't let another Sunday night pass wondering "what if?" Take the quiz and get clarity on what God is calling you to do.

If you want to dive deeper, I've got several resources for you at businesschurchlife.com. There's "The Christian Woman's Blueprint to Coaching Success" - it's free and will help you understand how to turn your gifts into income.

I also have the "Corporate Exodus Financial Reality Check Workbook" if you're ready to start planning your transition strategically.

For weekly encouragement and practical tips, sign up for my Called & Confident Newsletter. It's free and you can find it at business-church-life.kit.com/called-confident-newsletter.

I want to hear from you - which of these five signs hit you the hardest? Send me a message on LinkedIn and let's encourage each other. After you take the quiz, I'd love to hear what coaching type you got. Did it surprise you or confirm what you already suspected?

Some of you are going to discover you're Transformation Coaches, helping people completely reinvent their lives. Others will be Purpose Coaches, helping people find their God-given calling. Some will be Productivity Coaches, helping people manage time and priorities biblically. And others will be Relationship Coaches, helping people navigate connections and boundaries.

If you're listening to this and thinking "But what if this is just me being discontent?" - honey, the enemy wants you to stay stuck in a job that uses 30% of your gifts. God wants you operating in the fullness of who He created you to be. Trust what He's showing you.

To my sisters who are scared to admit they want more than their corporate job - there's no shame in outgrowing something that once fit. You're not ungrateful, you're not selfish, and you're not crazy. You're called. And it's time to step into that calling.

Your corporate experience wasn't wasted time - it was training time. Every skill you learned, every challenge you overcame, every person you managed was God preparing you for what's next. Stop apologizing for your journey and start celebrating how it's equipped you for your calling.

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Sis, if you're spending 40-plus hours a week using maybe 20% of who God created you to be, this episode is your wake-up call.

After 22 years in corporate, I learned the hard truth: every promotion was just another shovel of dirt on my God-given gifts. And if you're a professional woman over 40 feeling like there's got to be more than quarterly projections and stakeholder reports, you're absolutely right.

Today I'm sharing why that Roman philosopher Seneca was spot-on about how we waste our lives, how corporate America turned you into a professional gift-hider without you even knowing it, and the stewardship conversation every Christian woman needs to hear.

Because honey, the women who need your specific wisdom, your hard-earned insights, and your battle-tested faith? They can't wait for you to feel "ready."

We're diving deep into why that nagging feeling of unfulfillment isn't just Monday blues - it's your soul telling you something important. I'm breaking down how corporate culture systematically buries the very gifts God gave you to use for His kingdom.

We'll talk about the stewardship aspect that most people don't want to address, and why staying comfortable in a job that uses only a fraction of your abilities might actually be disobedience disguised as responsibility.

Not sure what type of coach you're meant to be? Head over to businesschurchlife.com and take my free quiz: "What Type of Faith-Based Coach Are You SECRETLY Meant to Be?" That's businesschurchlife.com/coach-quiz.

Ready to create your strategic exit plan? I'm opening a few spots for Corporate-to-Calling Strategy Sessions. This is where we map your roadmap from corporate to kingdom impact in 60 minutes. No sales pitch, just real strategy for your real situation. You can grab one of those sessions at https://business-church-life.kit.com/products/breakthrough-session.

Want the full roadmap? Listen to my secret podcast series "The Corporate Exit Strategy Podcast: Finally, a Plan That Actually Works." It's what corporate women listen to during their lunch breaks when they're ready to get serious about their transition. Find it at businesschurchlife.com/corporate-exit.

I've got three resources that'll help you take this deeper. First is my "Purpose, Profit & Peace" eBook - it shows you exactly how to turn your career experience into coaching impact.

There's also my "Procrastination to Purpose" Checklist that'll help you uncover what's really holding you back and figure out your next right move.

And if you're wrestling with whether you should actually be charging for your gifts - because I know some of you are - grab "The Christian Woman's Blueprint to Coaching Success." It's got biblical proof you should be charging for your gifts, plus done-for-you templates.

You can find all of these at businesschurchlife.com.

If you want weekly business tips and mindset shifts for Christian women transitioning to coaching, sign up for my Called & Confident newsletter. That's at business-church-life.kit.com/called-confident-newsletter.

You can also connect with me on LinkedIn for more corporate-to-coaching insights. Just search for Monique Addison Stinson, or find the link in the show notes.

Corporate may have given you a title, but God gave you a calling. I show Christian women over 40 how to package their skills into Kingdom work and get paid for it.

I learned this lesson watching my beautiful, intelligent mom — a woman who worked hard her whole life but never truly bet on herself. She taught me something powerful: if I don't bet on myself, who will?

Now I help women who are scared to take that leap stop tying their worth to a job and finally step into their God-given ministry.

I want to hear from you. What's the one corporate skill you've been most afraid to turn into a coaching offer? Send me a message on LinkedIn - I guarantee someone else needs to hear they're not alone in that fear.

And if this episode hit home for you, share it with another woman who needs to hear this message. We're building a movement of women who refuse to keep their gifts buried.

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Sis, are you staring down 52 wondering if you're "too old" to give coaching a real shot? Let's stop for a second and get some perspective here.

Failure isn't the monster your mind makes it out to be. In fact, trying and stumbling is part of the process — and it teaches you invaluable lessons that you can't get any other way. And contrary to the myth that coaching itself is some magical "business," it's actually a skill you pair with your expertise to solve specific problems.

If you're worried this is your "last shot" and you don't want to waste precious time, this episode will completely reframe everything you think you know about age, timing, and starting over. We're going to dig into why starting at 52 is actually right on schedule, how to define failure realistically instead of catastrophically, and how to use your two decades of experience as your secret weapon.

Today we're talking about why 52 is actually the perfect time — you're not "behind," you're perfectly positioned for maximum impact. We'll get real about what failure actually looks like versus that horror movie playing in your head.

I'm sharing my bridge-building strategy for how to exit corporate without those dramatic quitting scenes that burn all your bridges. Plus, we'll dive into how your 20-plus years of corporate work make you uniquely equipped, not limited.

We're covering the five big advantages you have over those 25-year-olds everyone thinks have it all figured out. I've got biblical proof that God's timing isn't tied to your age — hello, Moses was 80 when he started his ministry!

And because I know you're a planner, we're creating a real "what if it doesn't work" plan so you're prepared either way. Finally, we're flipping the script on turning age discrimination into age advantage.

Here's your reality check: You're planning for 15 to 20 more productive years, not just five. That's an entire second career, sister. The real failure? Staying in a soul-draining job because you're too scared to step out and see what God has planned for this next season.

If you're ready to stop just thinking about this and start planning for it, I've got something for you. Head over to businesschurchlife.com and grab my Corporate Exodus Financial Reality Check Workbook. This is a no-fluff guide for women who are too smart to leap blindly but too alive to stay stuck where they are.

Here's what you'll get inside: An 18-month reality check with realistic timelines for launching later in life. Financial worksheets that help you calculate exactly what you need to feel secure making this transition. Three different exit plans so you can build bridges instead of burning them.

We've got "what if" scenarios to plan for delays or unexpected costs, because let's be real — stuff happens. There's a faith-based decision framework with biblical wisdom but without all those prosperity-gospel clichés that make you cringe.

You'll get a corporate skills translation guide that shows you exactly how your skills become your superpower, plus an age-advantage assessment that turns your supposed weaknesses into competitive advantages.

And as a bonus, I'm including an emergency fund calculator and a bridge-building timeline template.

This isn't about ignoring the challenges of starting later in life. It's about facing them head-on with a plan that actually works.

I want to hear from you. What have you always wanted to try but told yourself you're "too old" for? Send me a message on LinkedIn — you can find me at linkedin.com/in/monique-addison-stinson-5041b744. Let's stop using age as an excuse and start lifting each other up.

Age is just a number, but courage? Courage is a choice. What are you going to choose today?

You're not too old, it's not too late, and God's best for your life might just be getting started. Age isn't a liability — it's credibility. Your experience isn't holding you back — it's your superpower.

To my sisters in their 40s, 50s, and beyond — we're rewriting the rules about what's possible. The world needs what you've learned, what you've survived, and what you can share. Don't let anyone, including yourself, say it's too late.

Music Credit: Katori Walker / Know I Got It (Instrumental Version) / courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com/

Music Credit: Sulu / Sparkles / courtesy of https://www.epidemicsound.com/

Women over 50, midlife career change, Christian women entrepreneurs, corporate exit, Christian coaching, women over 40, second career, faith-based business, corporate to coaching, midlife transition

Feeling stuck and overwhelmed trying to launch your coaching business? You’re not alone, Sis—but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode, I’m breaking it all the way down and giving you the no-fluff, 3-step formula to finally start your Christian coaching business with clarity and confidence.

We’re talking:

No website. No fancy funnels. No more waiting for the “right time.”

Ready to get started? Let’s do it together, sis. Go here to find out how we can work together to finally launch your coaching ministry. 

Just can’t seem to get started, take this quiz to find out which limiting mindset is holding you back. Just go here to take the quiz now  and don’t forget to grab my freebie The Christian Woman’s Blueprint to Coaching Success—here!

If you found this podcast helpful, please make sure you rate & leave a review. It really helps to get this podcast seen by more listeners just like you.

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✨Learn more about Monique Addison-Stinson and find resources to help you stop procrastinating and launch your coaching ministry already! https://businesschurchlife.com/

✨Starting a faith-based business can be exciting, but let’s keep it real—it can also be lonely. That’s why I started The Confident Christian Coach, a community for Christian women over 40 who are on the same journey; a space where I could be surrounded by women like me—faith-filled, purpose-driven, and ready to move—but just needing that push to actually start.  Is that you, too? Then join us, sis! [Join The Confident Christian Coach Community here]:

✨Follow Monique on Instagram & LinkedIn and get a BTS look at the latest tips & strategies: 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-addison-stinson-5041b744/

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Regarding episodes about stress management health coaching, please understand that this is not a substitute for mental health therapy. I encourage you (as I do my clients) to reach out to a licensed Therapist for mental health therapy.

Email list subscribers have joined by requesting free information and will receive emails from me from time to time, including promotions regarding my courses/products. While I will never send you spam (yuck!), you can opt-out at any time.

Client testimonials are real examples of our clients and their results.

Sis, if you’re undercharging, avoiding sales conversations, or feeling weird about making money from your coaching biz, this episode is your wake-up call. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the mindset shift that changed everything for me—and it will do the same for you.

You’ll learn how to move from “I hate selling” to confidently serving your clients and finally getting paid what you're worth. We’ll talk about biblical truths around money, practical steps to shift your mindset, and how to show up with bold faith when it comes to pricing your offer.

Because let’s be real: your calling shouldn’t leave you broke and burnt out. It’s time to drop the guilt, own your value, and build a business that thrives.

Ready for a breakthrough?

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✨Learn more about Monique Addison-Stinson and find resources to help you stop procrastinating and launch your coaching ministry already! https://businesschurchlife.com/

✨Starting a faith-based business can be exciting, but let’s keep it real—it can also be lonely. That’s why I started The Confident Christian Coach, a community for Christian women over 40 who are on the same journey; a space where I could be surrounded by women like me—faith-filled, purpose-driven, and ready to move—but just needing that push to actually start.  Is that you, too? Then join us, sis! [Join The Confident Christian Coach Community here]:

✨Follow Monique on Instagram & LinkedIn and get a BTS look at the latest tips & strategies: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnoutcoachmo/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-addison-stinson-5041b744/

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Regarding episodes about stress management health coaching, please understand that this is not a substitute for mental health therapy. I encourage you (as I do my clients) to reach out to a licensed Therapist for mental health therapy.

Email list subscribers have joined by requesting free information and will receive emails from me from time to time, including promotions regarding my courses/products. While I will never send you spam (yuck!), you can opt-out at any time.

Client testimonials are real examples of our clients and their results.

Sis, can we keep it real for a minute?

You’ve been mentoring, leading, and pouring into people for years—all while wondering if it’s “okay” to actually get paid for it. Here’s the truth: your calling is not supposed to keep you broke. It’s time to stop second-guessing yourself and start treating your ministry like the life-changing coaching business it truly is.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:

If you’ve been waiting for a sign from God—this is it.

✨ Plus, don’t forget to grab my freebie The Christian Woman’s Blueprint to Coaching Success—here!

🎧 Listen in and let’s make sure your ministry blesses others and provides for you.

//MORE HELPFUL INFO

✨Learn more about Monique Addison-Stinson and find resources to help you stop procrastinating and launch your coaching ministry already! https://businesschurchlife.com/

✨Starting a faith-based business can be exciting, but let’s keep it real—it can also be lonely. That’s why I started The Confident Christian Coach, a community for Christian women over 40 who are on the same journey; a space where I could be surrounded by women like me—faith-filled, purpose-driven, and ready to move—but just needing that push to actually start.  Is that you, too? Then join us, sis! [Join The Confident Christian Coach Community here]:

✨Follow Monique on Instagram & LinkedIn and get a BTS look at the latest tips & strategies: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnoutcoachmo/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-addison-stinson-5041b744/

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Regarding episodes about stress management health coaching, please understand that this is not a substitute for mental health therapy. I encourage you (as I do my clients) to reach out to a licensed Therapist for mental health therapy.

Email list subscribers have joined by requesting free information and will receive emails from me from time to time, including promotions regarding my courses/products. While I will never send you spam (yuck!), you can opt-out at any time.

Client testimonials are real examples of our clients and their results.

Still stuck on the sidelines of your calling, Sis? 

Let’s talk about the one thing that’s quietly holding you back—and it’s not a lack of time, money, or even clarity. It’s perfectionism.

In this powerful episode of Launch Your Coaching Ministry, we’re pulling back the curtain on how perfectionism—disguised as “wisdom,” “excellence,” or “just needing more time”—is really fear in church clothes. 

I’m sharing hard truth and real encouragement to help you:

Plus, I’ll show you what Scripture has to say about waiting, launching, and trusting God over your fear.

Ready to stop perfecting and start moving? Grab my [Procrastination to Purpose Checklist here] —your no-fluff guide to getting out of your head and into obedient action.

If you’re a Christian woman over 40 who knows God called you to coach—but you’ve been paralyzed by perfection—this one’s for you.

//MORE HELPFUL INFO

✨Learn more about Monique Addison-Stinson and find resources to help you stop procrastinating and launch your coaching ministry already! https://businesschurchlife.com/

✨Starting a faith-based business can be exciting, but let’s keep it real—it can also be lonely. That’s why I started The Confident Christian Coach, a community for Christian women over 40 who are on the same journey; a space where I could be surrounded by women like me—faith-filled, purpose-driven, and ready to move—but just needing that push to actually start.  Is that you, too? Then join us, sis! [Join The Confident Christian Coach Community here]:

✨Follow Monique on Instagram & LinkedIn and get a BTS look at the latest tips & strategies: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/burnoutcoachmo/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monique-addison-stinson-5041b744/

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. Regarding episodes about stress management health coaching, please understand that this is not a substitute for mental health therapy. I encourage you (as I do my clients) to reach out to a licensed Therapist for mental health therapy.

Email list subscribers have joined by requesting free information and will receive emails from me from time to time, including promotions regarding my courses/products. While I will never send you spam (yuck!), you can opt-out at any time.

Client testimonials are real examples of our clients and their results.