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  • Sacred Cows Beware: One Leader's Mission to Change the Status Quo

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    Dr. Vanessa Scott-Thompson shares her remarkable journey from reluctant teacher to pioneering leader, demonstrating how divine purpose often manifests through the very things we initially resist.

    • First in her family to earn a doctorate degree, completing it by age 31
    • Career evolved from teaching to leadership positions in K-12 and nonprofit sectors
    • Found her calling in sacred teaching despite initial resistance
    • Turned her church curriculum into a published book after multiple divine nudges
    • Experience as an educator uniquely equipped her to advocate for her neurodivergent children
    • Views herself as a divinely appointed "change agent" guided by Joshua 1:3
    • Redefined success from achievements to making meaning and being light to others
    • Emphasizes respecting all career paths and recognizing everyone's value
    • Recommends taking career interest inventories, seeking divine guidance, and trusting your instincts

    For more about Dr. Vanessa Scott-Thompson, visit her website at drvmst.com or find her on social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.


    Thanks for listening! 

    Until next time, continue to press into your purpose!

    You can watch the video and Subscribe on Youtube.com @PressedIntoPurpose or learn more about our host at ValeriaWright.com

    55 min
  • Finding Purpose Through Faith and Resilience with Rhonda Denise Robinson

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    This episode highlights Rhonda Robinson’s journey of perseverance and purpose. Our conversation explores themes of resilience, accountability, and the importance of community in navigating life’s challenges and discovering one's divine calling.

    • Rhonda's inspiring mission through Beauty for Ashes  

    • The significance of saying "yes" to God in trying times  

    • The impact of accountability and supportive communities  

    • Strategies for decluttering life to hear God’s voice  

    • The power of knowing one’s identity in Christ  

    • Emphasizing the importance of facing and embracing personal struggles  

    Listeners are encouraged to actively seek their purpose while leaning on faith and community.

    Thanks for listening! 

    Until next time, continue to press into your purpose!

    You can watch the video and Subscribe on Youtube.com @PressedIntoPurpose or learn more about our host at ValeriaWright.com

    56 min

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"Pressed Into Purpose" explores the transformative journeys of individuals who discovered their calling through life's challenges and triumphs. Each episode features intimate conversations with…