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How do I balance my family with my work? How do I ensure that I earn respect on the job and in the marketplace, how do I see myself? The modern business woman faces unique challenges that require a different skill set. There are still a lot of stereotypes and we're still a couple of years away from equality.

In this episode of "Take a Breath", Debra and Wendie explore what it really means to balance work and life as a woman in business. They also offer their thoughts on the importance of alignment over balancing and how to achieve it.

There are three key lessons that the modern-day woman can derive from the Proverbs 31 woman on Balancing vs Alignment.

"...opportunity is our preparation intersecting with God's timing." - Debra.

Women in business need to remember that all work should be done for God's glory. It's a calling, not just a career. When we surrender our businesses to Him and trust that He will direct our steps, we can find the peace and balance that eludes so many of us.

If you're feeling out of alignment or struggling to achieve balance in your work and life, take a breath and remember these three key lessons from Proverbs 31 woman.

Setting priorities also plays an important role in creating balance in our lives. The Proverbs 31 woman was able to balance her work and home life by setting priorities. She knew what was important to her and she made sure that those things were taken care of first.

We can learn from her example by taking a look at our own lives and seeing where we need to set some priorities. What is important to you? What do you need to do in order to take care of those things?

When we set our priorities and make sure that we are taking care of the things that are important to us, we will find that it is easier to achieve balance in our lives.

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In this episode of Take a Breath, hosts Debra and Wendy are joined by special guest Frida Labra to discuss her entrepreneurial journey and the challenges facing women in  business. Frida is a 20-year-old entrepreneur from Mexico, who currently works with her father to run their family business.

Besides being an entrepreneur, Frida is part of the Nehemiah E-Community and is currently working with Jamil Rosales, the center director for the Nehemiah Project in Mexico.

Frida notes that sexism is one of the major challenges she has faced as a woman entrepreneur. She recounts the story of how a client refused to do business with her company, simply because she is a woman, and insisted on talking to her father instead. Frida says that this experience made her realize that there are still many people who believe that women are not capable of running businesses successfully. However, seeking God's intervention and patience has helped her to overcome this challenge.

"You cannot control other people, but you can control how you respond. You respond with love, you respond with kindness, you respond with respect regardless of how they act." Wendy adds.

Another challenge women face is not believing in themselves. The dismissal of our importance and the value for what we're doing can send the wrong message to others. As women in business, we must learn to value what we do, so that others can respect us as well.

Identity and destiny are two very important things that we must discover for success. Knowing who we are and what God's plans and purposes for us are so that we do not think of ourselves as smaller or insignificant.

Remember, when you put God first, He will direct your path. He will open doors that no man can shut and give you the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to be successful.

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Chief Servant Officer Patrice Tsague and the Africa Co-Regional Director Frank Kitonga celebrate Biblical Entrepreneurship with the Nehemiah Week 2022 International Business Plan Competition winner, Mr. Dominic Gitau, Founder of Joy Fresh Produce.

Nehemiah Week 2022 Day 4 Recap

Guys, yesterday we marked Nehemiah Week 2022 Day 4! Can you believe it?  We are now in the final days of Nehemiah Week, and the energy is high! We have had some great sessions on our main topic: Operational Excellence.  Yesterday we took it further to 'Financing Your Business for Operational Excellence. In case you missed it, we will recap some of the main points.  But still, we are reminding you that we are not done yet. We still have Friday and Saturday for some more powerful sessions.  On Friday, we'll be hosting the International Business Plan Competition, and on Saturday, we'll have a coaching session with David Benham. You don't want to miss that!  So register today for Nehemiah Week! This link (https://nehemiahecommunity.com/nehemiah-week-2022/?center=vancouver-portland%2520center&discount_code=NW22SP99FF) will give you a 75% discount!

Nehemiah Week Day 3 Recap

Nehemiah Week 2022 is ongoing, guys! Yesterday we had an amazing day with our guest speakers on Nehemiah Week 2022 Day 2. Here's how our program went:

The Nehemiah Week 2022 Day 2 program started with devotion by Pastor Noela Lumande, who emphasized that change is inevitable.

As business leaders, however, we must learn to adapt to change and use it to our advantage.

"Change shouldn't kill your dreams, it is an opportunity to bring up the dream, vision, and leadership within us."

This was followed by a talk by Patrice Tsague who talked about Operational Excellence. What does it mean to operate in excellence?

It is a discipline we must cultivate in ourselves and instill in our teams to produce quality results consistently.

"The highest calling we have as Biblical entrepreneurs is to be the witnesses of God. You must operate in excellence at all times!"

Susan Schramm came in to talk about 'Building Your Adaptive Advantage.

"Referring to Pastor Noela's talk on the reality of change, Susan said that as entrepreneurs, we need to be adaptable so that we can survive and thrive in the midst of change. We need to have an adaptive advantage!

She went on to say that the first step to being adaptable is acknowledging that change is inevitable and that we need to embrace it instead of resisting it. We need to create a plan and take action steps that will help us weather any storm.

We also had Julius Thiong'o, who talked about the 7S model, which he said is very relevant in the current business environment.

The 7S model stands for Strategy, Structure, Systems, Skills, Style, Shared values, and Staff.

He said that in order to be successful, organizations need to ensure that all of these elements are aligned and working together towards a common goal.

Andy Mason talked about the importance of setting priorities to continue to operate in excellence.

He said that we need to be clear about our priorities so that we can focus on what's important and let go of what's not. "

The last guest speaker for Nehemiah Week 2022 Day 2 was Sorin Backer, who talked about 'A Biblical Key For Prosperity'. "The words we speak condition our minds."

Our words have power, and we must be careful about what we say. We should speak words of life, hope, and faith.

We also had breakout sessions between speakers where participants could interact and discuss what they had learned.

Nehemiah Week 2022 Day 2 was amazing, and if you're not already signed up, you are missing a lot.

Today, we also have amazing guests lined up for you. So, register now and join us for a day of fun, learning, and networking!

You can also check out our post recap of Nehemiah Week Day one and the video on YouTube.

We hope to see you during the session today.

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Day 1 of Nehemiah Week 2022 is in the books, and Susan Schram, Founder, and Principal of Go To Market Impact LLC joins Chief Servant Officer Patrice Tsague to discuss the day's events.

In line with the virtual conference'’ theme "Operational Excellence," the day did not disappoint!

From the opening worship session led by Mannahouse to the devotion by Pastor Anthony Moore to the virtual Kingdom Business Tours that spanned across Africa, Pacific Asia, Latin America, and North America, Day 1 was a power-packed event that left attendees yearning for more.

Five more days remain in Nehemiah Week 2022, and you can register now at Nehemiah Week 2022 for just $49!

Join us today as we explore Operational Excellence in life and business.

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Join Wendie and Debra as they share tips on remaining on track and operating in excellence when it is just all too much.

Patrice Tsague hosts the Africa Regional Business Plan Competition Winner and founder of Joy Fresh Produce- Dominic Gitau to talk about his business and what it'll mean for him and his business should he win the International Business Plan Competition.  Dominic is a young biblical entrepreneur from Kenya who is passionate about agriculture and food security. Through his company Joy Fresh Produce, he seeks to provide quality fresh produce to not only Kenya but the world. He also plans to use his business to create employment opportunities for youth in Kenya's rural areas targeting about 600 full-time employees in the next five years.  In this episode, an enthusiastic Dominic takes us through his life, having been brought up in the slums by a single mom who struggled to make ends meet. Dominic also talks about how he was always determined to succeed and change his family's fortune and his journey of finding Christ which influenced his decision of going into biblical entrepreneurship.  Dominic is going against Jeniffer from France (Europe region) Jason Centeno from the USA (the North American region), and Jino and Joy from India (Asia region) to compete for the top prize in the International Business Plan Competition.  He stands a chance to win up to $11,000; the winner takes home $10,000 and the audience gets a chance to vote for their favorite entrepreneur to win the People's Choice Award of $1,000. All hope is not lost if he misses out on the top prize as there are also consolation prizes of $5,000 for the first runner-up and $3,00 for the second runner-up.  This is a lot of pressure for Dominic but he is not new to competitions as he has always been a go-getter and has always strived to be the best.  He's been part of the Nehemiah E- Community for three and a half years,  and he is confident that this time has prepared him enough for the competition.   "This is not my win, it is the win for Kenya, the win for that farmer, the win for the community, and the win to the Glory of God...'' Dominic says.  "My message to the world is that we can achieve anything we set our minds to do. If a slum boy from Kenya can make it this far, then anyone can," he adds.  Dominic's story is one of hope and inspiration, showing us that no matter where we come from, we can achieve great things if we set our minds to it.  You can help Dominic win by voting for him on the People's Choice Award. Simply sign up for our upcoming event: Nehemiah Week on our website https://en.nehemiahecommunity.com/.   Sign up using this link and get a 50% discount!  We've got amazing events lined up starting from the 14th of August through the 20th. We'll start with a virtual business tour where we'll be doing a case study of entrepreneurs around the globe. We'll also host a virtual business conference on this year's theme: Operational Excellence. You'll also get a chance to interact with investors on the Investors Forum. Finally, we'll have our awards ceremony on the last day where we'll be announcing all the winners of the International Business Plan Competition.  So don't forget to register and vote for Dominic on the People's Choice Award. Help us make his dream a reality!

Mrs. Ana Maria Lowry, CEO of A & P International, and Regional Director of the North America Nehemiah Project joins Patrice in today's podcast to discuss Nehemiah Week 2022 (August 15-20) and the North America Region Business Plan Competition winner, Jason Centeno. 

As the Regional Director of the North America Nehemiah Project, comprising Canada, the USA, and Haiti, Ana Maria will be presenting Jason Centero during the International Business Plan Competition is held on August 19 at Nehemiah Week. 

Nehemiah Week (August 15-20, 2022) is all about promoting entrepreneurship through training and coaching and celebrating entrepreneurs from around the world in the International Business Plan Competition (BPC). The BPC is a ministry of economic change that provides entrepreneurs with access to mentorship, resources, and training to start and grow their businesses. To qualify for the BPC, participants must take a Business Entrepreneur Certification course designed to equip business owners in developing and navigating the principles, practicalities, and planning of a business. Upon course completion, they compete in inter-class competitions, and the winner of which moves on to center competitions, followed by country and regional competitions. The final stop is the international competition, where this year, Jason Centeno will represent the North American region. 

Mr. Centeno is the founder of Trashmitter, an innovative waste management company that allows individuals to conveniently recycle their waste products. This Go-Green initiative is not only facilitated by the latest innovative technology which allows scheduled trash pick up and tracking of the waste processing and recycling, but it also empowers users to financially profit from trash and waste removal. Trashmitter's goal is to "...incentivize users and challenge them to become Earth's Ultimate Stewards."

On August 19 Jason will face off against three other regional competitors: Jennifer from Europe, Jino and Joy from Asia, and Dominic from Africa. The winner will take home $10,000. The second place finisher will receive $5,000, and the third place prize is $3,000. A People's Choice Award comes with an extra $1,000 and is decided by popular vote. The International Business Plan Competition is one of the FREE events of Nehemiah Week and the more people who sign up and vote for Jason, the better his chances of winning. The 2022 International Business Plan Competition promises to be an exciting and close-fought battle.

Interested in all of Nehemiah Week 2022? Get an additional 50% off the already discounted registration fee for the entire week using this link. This year's theme, Operational Excellence, will explore streamlining life and business operations for maximum efficiency,  productivity, and Kingdom Impact in the midst of global uncertainty. The inspiring speaker line-up includes renowned entrepreneurs and business leaders Anne Beiler, author and founder of Auntie Anne’s® pretzel company, and David Benham, former professional baseball player, nationally acclaimed entrepreneur, best-selling author, and Co-Founder of Expert Ownership.

Help Jason Centeno, the North America Regional representative to the Business Plan Competition, win by registering for Nehemiah Week now and voting on August 19th!