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Have you ever sat down to create content and felt like you’re forcing it because you need people to like it, engage with it, or somehow prove that what you’re doing is working?
In this episode, I’m talking about what it really looks like to create content from a place of inspiration instead of desperation. Because when we’re constantly giving, serving, and showing up online from an empty place, it doesn’t take long before we feel burned out and overwhelmed.
For me, the answer isn’t another content strategy—it starts with getting back to God as my source. When I spend time with Him, I’m reminded that I don’t have to perform for Him or for people. I can create from a place of overflow, authenticity, and purpose.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or drained by content creation, I hope this episode reminds you that God is your source—not social media, likes, or algorithms.
Take a listen, and then ask yourself: Am I creating from inspiration or desperation?
Want more free resources to help you grow your business and overcome what’s holding you back? Grab my free guides for getting booked on stage, my Social Media Workbook, and understanding what’s driving your imposter syndrome here: 🎁 https://melissaleahughes.com/free-guides
From Story to Strategy to Execution, get a FREE Brand Clarity Call by filling out this form: Book your free Brand Clarity Call
Connect with Me:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes
Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/
Rise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes
Episode 181: Business + Life Advice from My 87 Year Old Papa
Sometimes the best business advice comes from someone who has simply lived a lot of life.
In this very special episode, I’m sitting down with my 87-year-old Papa to talk about business, relationships, money, mistakes, faith, and what really matters in the long run. He spent decades building and running a business, and I wanted to give you a chance to hear some of the wisdom he’s picked up along the way. But honestly, some of the most meaningful lessons had nothing to do with business at all.
We talk about why relationships matter in business, the importance of knowing your numbers and valuing what you bring to the table, how to handle mistakes with honesty, and why there really are no “bad days”—just days that are better than others.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
This conversation reminded me that building a successful business is important, but building a meaningful life is even more important. If you’re looking for Business Christian Self Help that goes beyond strategy and gets to the heart of how we lead, work, and live, I think you’re going to love this one.
And make sure you stay until the end—Papa has a few fun facts and stories you’re not going to want to miss!
If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone you love and let me know which piece of Papa’s wisdom stood out to you most.
Want more free resources to help you grow your business and overcome what’s holding you back? Grab my free guides for getting booked on stage, my Social Media Workbook, and understanding what’s driving your imposter syndrome here: 🎁 https://melissaleahughes.com/free-guides
From Story to Strategy to Execution, get a FREE Brand Clarity Call by filling out this form: Book your free Brand Clarity Call
Connect with Me:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes
Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/
Rise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes
Episode 180: Become the Story You Believe
Have you ever noticed how the story you tell yourself quietly shapes the way you show up?
In this episode, I'm inviting you to take an honest look at the narratives you've been believing about yourself, your business, and your calling. Because the truth is, the stories we repeat become the beliefs we live from—and those beliefs determine the actions we take.
Whether you've been feeling behind, discouraged, or questioning if you're really qualified, I want to encourage you to let God become the Author of your story instead of fear, comparison, or past disappointment. Together, we'll also explore why storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to build a brand that creates connection, trust, and lasting impact.
In this episode, you'll discover:
If you've been carrying a narrative that no longer aligns with who God says you are, I hope this episode gives you the courage to exchange fear for truth. Your circumstances may not change overnight, but your perspective can—and that has the power to change everything.
If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or leave a review. And if you're looking for practical resources to help you grow your business with confidence, grab my free guides—including the Social Media Content System, How to Get Booked on Stage, and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome—here:
🎁 https://melissaleahughes.com/free-guides
From Story to Strategy to Execution, get a FREE Brand Clarity Call by filling out this form: Book your free Brand Clarity Call
Connect with Me:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes
Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/
Rise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes
What do you do when fear is loud, your responsibilities feel heavy, and you’re trying to show up for your family, your business, and the calling God has placed on your life?
In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Emily Jacobs for a real conversation about trusting God in the tension. We talk about what it looks like to pursue purpose without losing yourself, how to recognize when busyness is becoming burnout, and why boundaries are not selfish—they’re necessary.
If you’re a Christian woman in business who feels pulled in a million directions, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to do everything, save everyone, or prove your worth through exhaustion. God can lead you in the right season, provide what you need, and help you build a life that has room for both your calling and your people.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Dr. Emily Jacobs - Author, TEDx Global Speaker, Founder of Empowered Moms - where ambitious women remember who they are…. through coaching, workshops, speaking, events, and mentorship.
Jump in our monthly zoom connection calls and free Empowered Moms Community - open to all here!!
https://empoweredmoms.co
And Join our 4th Empowered Moms Live Event Friday October 16th in Michigan.
Come say Hi on IG here @dremilyjacobs
https://www.instagram.com/dremilyjacobs/
Watch the TEDX talk here
https://youtu.be/hQhkdW8Q5tQ?si=p8-i38ypROvi469
Connect with Emily Jacobs
https://www.instagram.com/dremilyjacobs/ https://empoweredmoms.co
Looking for support in your business? Fill out this form to get a free brand clarity call with our team at Rise Brand & Growth: Book your free Brand Clarity Call
Connect with Me:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes
Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/
Rise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes
This conversation is for the woman who wants to live with faith, lead with peace, and build a business that supports the life God has called her to—not one that drains it.
What do you do when you're believing God for a breakthrough, but all you can see are obstacles?
In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most personal lessons God has taught me about faith. Whether you're navigating uncertainty in your business, waiting on an answered prayer, or wrestling with fear about what's ahead, I want to encourage you to stop looking at your circumstances through the world's perspective and start asking a different question: "God, what do You say?" Because breakthrough doesn't begin when your circumstances change—it begins when your faith has something to stand on.
In this episode, you'll discover:
If you've been feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, I hope this episode reminds you that God is faithful. He isn't asking you to have all the answers—He's inviting you to trust Him one step at a time and believe that He's working even when you can't yet see it.
If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or leave a review. And if you're looking for practical resources to help you grow your business with confidence, grab my free guides—including the Social Media Content System, How to Get Booked on Stage, and Overcoming Imposter Syndrome—here:
🎁 https://melissaleahughes.com/free-guides
From Story to Strategy to Execution, get a FREE Brand Clarity Call by filling out this form: Book your free Brand Clarity Call
Connect with Me:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes
Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/
Rise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes
What if the breakthrough you've been praying for isn't about working harder—but about partnering with God differently?
In this episode, I'm continuing my story and sharing what happened after God opened the first door. From a viral TikTok video to landing my very first client, building a team, and eventually growing a multiple six-figure business, I'm taking you behind the scenes of the lessons I learned along the way. If you've ever struggled with imposter syndrome, wondered if you have what it takes, or felt overwhelmed trying to build your business on your own, I hope this conversation encourages you to keep taking the next faithful step.
In this episode, you'll discover:
If you're building a business with God at the center and wondering what your next step should be, I hope my story reminds you that your faithfulness today is preparing you for what He's building tomorrow.
From Story to Strategy to Execution, get a FREE Brand Clarity Call by filling out this form: Book your free Brand Clarity Call
Connect with Me:
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Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/
Rise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes
If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to share it with another Christian entrepreneur, leave a review, or follow the podcast so you don't miss what's next. And if you're looking for practical resources to help you grow your brand and business, grab one of my free guides here: https://melissaleahughes.com/free-guides.
Have you ever looked at someone's success and wondered, "But how did they actually get here?"
In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on my own story—the parts that most people never see. Before the business, the team, and the multiple six-figure agency, there were years of disappointment, unanswered prayers, hidden seasons, and wondering if I'd somehow missed God's plan for my life. If you've ever felt like your dreams have fallen apart or that you've wasted years waiting for something to happen, I hope this conversation reminds you that God is never wasting your story.
In this episode, you'll discover:
If you're in a season where you feel overlooked, discouraged, or like your story has taken an unexpected turn, I want you to know this: God hasn't forgotten you. Sometimes the most significant chapters are being written in the places that feel the most hidden.
This is just Part 1 of my journey. Next week, I'll share how God took those hidden years and used them to build a business, a team, and a life that I never could have imagined.
From Story to Strategy to Execution, get a FREE Brand Clarity Call by filling out this form: Book your free Brand Clarity Call
Connect with Me:
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Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/
Rise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes
If this episode encouraged you, I'd love for you to share it with a friend or leave a review. And if you're walking through your own season of waiting, I'm believing God will use this conversation to remind you that your story isn't over yet.
What do you do when life takes a turn you never saw coming?
In this episode, I’m sitting down with Emma Bryant, a pastor, leader, and cancer survivor, to talk about what it looks like to build faith when fear feels louder than everything else. Emma shares her powerful story of receiving a stage 4 cancer diagnosis while she and her husband were building their church—and how she learned to fight the battle in her mind, guard her atmosphere, and keep showing up in faith one day at a time.
This conversation is for the woman walking through grief, disappointment, uncertainty, or a hard season in her business, family, health, or calling. You’ll be reminded that faith is not pretending things are easy—it’s choosing what you will believe, speak, and focus on in the middle of the fight.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
If you’re looking for Business Christian Self Help that meets you in the real stuff of life, this episode will strengthen your faith and remind you to hold on to hope.
Connect with Emma Bryant on Instagram: @braveheartconference
Looking for support in your business? Fill out this form to get a free brand clarity call with our team at Rise Brand & Growth: Book your free Brand Clarity Call
Connect with Me:
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes
Melissa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaleahughes/
Rise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risesocialmediaagency/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissa.harrington.758
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@melissaleahughes
What do you do when you have multiple good ideas, a lot of passion, and no clear sense of where to focus next?
In this episode, I'm joined by Melissa Batt for a live coaching conversation where we unpack what it looks like to move from overwhelm into alignment. Together, we explore the tension many Christian women face when they know God is calling them into something new but aren't quite sure where to start. As we talked, it became clear that this wasn't really a strategy problem—it was about clarity, conviction, courage, and trusting the next step God was already highlighting.
In this episode, you'll discover:
This conversation is honest, practical, and full of those coaching moments that make you stop and think, "Wait... maybe that's me too."
If you've been feeling stuck between multiple opportunities, overthinking your next move, or waiting for more clarity before taking action, I hope this episode encourages you to trust what God is already stirring in your heart.
Connect with Melissa Batt:
🌐 https://melissabatt.com/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/melissabattofficial/
If you're ready to stop trying to figure it all out on your own and want strategic support to grow your brand, business, and impact, I'd love to invite you into RISE Brand & Growth Co.
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