Overcome to Become

Hurry up! You're behind.  Work harder so you can catch up.  Clear your to-do list.  If you don't do it now, it can never be done. You don't want to miss out.  That's not enough. Do more!

Do any of these sound familiar?  These are some of the verses to the tune that has been playing in my head for as long as I can remember.  There are times when I am able to ignore it and other times I feel like I am a helpless victim to this song stuck on repeat.

The pressure to perform and produce (hustle mindset) has wreaked havoc on my relationships and has taken a toll on my emotional, physical, and mental well-being.  Tune in as I share: 

• What has been at the root of my struggle with hustle mindset
• The lies that have blinded me from the truth
• The two questions that have helped me to reflect and realign
• The steps I am taking to overcome the pressure to perform and realign my mind to God's purpose for my life

It is possible to live free in this hustle-driven, performance-focused society.  We don't have to earn rest. We can fully embrace the rest God has prepared for us. 

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Mentioned in this episode: 

• Hebrews 4:9-11
• Set up Focus on iPhone- https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/set-up-a-focus-iphd6288a67f/ios
• Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith- https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Rest-Recover-Energy-Restore/dp/1478921676

We all want change but true change and growth is uncomfortable.  I don't know about you but I don't like being uncomfortable. The very thought activates my sweat glands, causes the hair on the back of my neck to stand up, and my first reaction is to run in the opposite direction.  My friend, Leslie Limardo, is with us today to talk about how we can start leaning into the discomfort that change requires. We also chat about: 

• Why we need to let go of what we used to do and who we used to be
• How transformation requires dying to ourself
• The cost of being overambitious and super driven
• How to combat the lies with the word of God
• How to look at our stories through the eyes of compassion

It is the end of the first quarter of 2022.  If you are struggling with your goals, I want you to lean all the way into what Leslie has to share. If you apply the tools and strategies she is sharing, they will put you right back on track to accomplish what you have set out to do this year.

About Leslie Limardo:
Leslie Limardo is the founder of Life Management Coaching. As a coach, she works with everyday women, leaders, and entrepreneurs to develop the structure needed in their lives to support goal achievement. Leslie helps them get organized, set boundaries, create appropriate goals, and overcome fear. She desires to see every woman boldly walking in their purpose unapologetically.

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Her life appeared to be one that only dreams were made of---she was highly successful, well-traveled, and named one of the top 100 Most Influential African American Business Leaders.  At the height of her career, she walked away from it all.  Our conversation was real, raw, and relevant. In this fast pace over-achieving world, Bethny's story, transparency, and hard earned wisdom is a hope filled breath of fresh air and a balm for your soul. 
 
About Bethny Ricks:
Bethny is a former senior business executive who now speaks and writes about hope, purpose, and the leadership tools needed to achieve our well-done in Christ. She resides along the Ohio countryside with her two children. In her spare time, she enjoys copious  amounts of coffee and hiking.

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What has God asked you to do? What dream has he placed in your heart? If you're like me, maybe you've been negotiating with him and hesitating for days, months, years, maybe even decades. If I'm speaking to you, my friend Rachel Scott is with us to share about

• Why obedience has to become a non-negotiable
• Why we need to follow the voice of God vs the opinions of others
• The importance of having tunnel vision to avoid distractions
• Why it's important for us to celebrate others 

If you've been waiting on a sign to step out, this is your sign! Tune in and share this episode with a friend.

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About Rachel Scott:
Rachel G. Scott is a wife, mother, and Ohio native. She is the Founder of the I Can’t Come Down Movement, an organization dedicated to helping women walk in their purpose and assignment with focus. As a writer, speaker, podcast host and entrepreneur, she has been featured nationally and internationally on television, podcast, radio, devotionals, and blogs. She is a former Huffington Post contributor and current YouVersion and Moody Radio Cleveland Partner. Rachel is deeply devoted to serving God, loving and honoring her husband, and raising her children in a Godly home where they experience authenticity and learn to embrace their imperfections.

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Are you caught up in the hamster wheel of doing and struggle with just being? Are you wrestling with letting go and leaning into God's ability to do what we cannot?

Jenny Erlingsson is joining us today to share her story of overcoming performance mentality.  She shares why it is so important for our identity to be anchored in Christ alone and how it is not God's plan for us to run on empty. We also discuss:  

• Being hooked on people pleasing and affirmation of others
• Getting caught up in the “doing” hamster wheel
• How to let things go and embrace rest
• How we as leaders set the stage for those following after us
• Why detoxing our thoughts is so important

Tune in as Jenny helps to shift our heart posture from doing to being.  Share this episode with a friend.

About Jenny Erlingsson:
Jenny is an author, speaker, wife to a handsome Viking from Iceland, and mother to four equally cute and fierce mocha drops. After over a decade in pastoral ministry, her family followed the call of God to serve in Iceland. Jenny is the author of several books and devotions that help women cultivate Christ-Centered Identity, Intimacy and Influence.
Out of the overflow of that she founded Milk & Honey Women and Milk & Honey Books where she encourages others to remain firmly rooted in Christ as they step out in their unique purposes, including writing and publishing. 

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 My favorite African proverb says, if you want to go fast, go alone. But if you want to go far, go together. I've learned that we were made for community. It is impossible to heal alone, grow alone, or to become who God has called us to be alone. I know some of us have been hurt wounded in community. I want to challenge you to lean into what Rachael has to share today. We talk about:

• Why it's so hard to find community
• How hurt is inevitable--it's risky
• How God calls us to stay and work through hurt
• How to deal with the root of bitterness
• Overcoming the comparison trap

If you are looking for a community to be a part of, join my Facebook Group- We are Stronger Together It's a diverse group of Christian women who are learning and growing together on this life journey.  I can't wait to connect with you there. 

About Rachael Wade:
Rachael is a wife, mom of two, and teacher who is passionate about encouraging & equipping women with the word of God. She believes in the power of the "in process" every day story. For this reason she created Olive Us a platform where women #recount2remember the goodness & faithfulness of God. When Rachael isn't teaching, writing, and holding space for stories, she's folding laundry, driving kids around, and hanging out in her comfy pajamas at home with her family. 

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Jo Saxton joins us today to share her story of being the only black woman leader in the room.  She candidly talks about the challenges she faced and how she grew through them and made a decision to show up anyway.  We also discuss: 

• Dealing with the feelings of being "too much"
• How a rejection does not mean it's not our calling
• Grit and why it's important for us to grow our grit
• Community is the antidote for loneliness in leadership
• How to prevent offloading on those we love and take care of ourselves

About Jo Saxton:
Jo Saxton is a speaker, author, podcast host, and leadership coach who has dedicated her career to investing in women leaders own their voice and  find their purpose in their personal lives and in leadership. Born to Nigerian parents and raised in London, England,Jo lives in Minneapolis with  her husband, Chris and two daughters.She loves the everyday stuff  like good music, good food, and good friends. And Target. She really, really loves Target.

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Jo Saxton's Books//Facebook//Instagram//Twitter//Linked In

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Do you feel stuck? Are you being haunted by the thought of "It's too late?" Are you feeling this urge to try something new but are overwhelmed with fear and the daunting "what ifs"?
In this episode I share the signs that it may be time to hit the reset button, what may be holding you back from trying something new, and the steps you can take right now to bravely take the next best step towards a fresh start.

Friends, it's okay to start over. It's okay to pivot and go in another direction. Let me help you.  Tune in for practical steps and actionable takeaways.  Share this episode with a friend.

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Mentioned in this episode:
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If it seems like good motives and wrong motives get us to the same place then why is it important for us to examine our motives?
 
In this episode, I am diving into a topic that can be a bit tangly: our motives and why they matter.  There was a season in my life where I was driven by ambition, busy over-achieving, and had an insatiable desire to prove my worth.  Yes, I was accomplishing goals but my "why" almost caused me to lose what mattered most. I learned that wrong motives can get us to a place but they will not sustain us. 

In this episode, I share the importance of examining our hidden motives, how they will eventually come to the surface, and what we can do to ensure that we are driven by the right motives.


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It's hard to walk in shoes that do not fit.  Many of us (including myself) have spent years trying to live someone else's life---walk in their shoes.  All while neglecting the uniquely crafted shoes God has created for us to run our race within our own lane. I have learned that there is a level of freedom that can only be found when we really get to know who we are and who we are not.  Tune into this episode as I share practical tips on how you can start get to know who you are and fully embrace every part of you. 


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The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile