This week on the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, we're talking about why you don't need to sprint into the end of the year — even if the world around you is shouting that you should. Instead of pushing harder, buying more, and forcing momentum because it's "what everyone else is doing," we're exploring a gentler approach to closing out the year as a faith-led CEO.

Inside the episode, we walk through five common messages you're likely to hear this month — from "do more before the year ends" to "don't lose momentum" — and offer a peaceful alternative to each one. You'll learn why slowing down doesn't mean falling behind, how to invest intentionally instead of impulsively, and how to end the year rooted in breath instead of burnout. We also talk about navigating comparison, resisting urgency culture, and stewarding this season with wisdom instead of fear.

If you're craving a December that feels calm, intentional, and aligned with God rather than pressured by the internet, this episode will feel like an exhale. Lean in with me — breathe deep — and remember that there is no finish line you're racing toward. Just the next faithful step.

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Things are going to start moving over on Instagram soon — behind-the-scenes, faith-filled reminders, and simple rhythms to help you lead and live with more peace. If you're not already, come hang out with me there.

Follow along @Sustinable_Foundations for daily encouragement, gentle nudges toward clarity, and real-time updates on everything unfolding.

I love seeing you here each week — and I'd love to see you there too.

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If you want a place to connect beyond the podcast, come join us inside The Lounge — the free community where faith-led women in business gather for conversation, encouragement, support, and space to grow without hustle.

It's where we talk about what God is doing in our work and homes, share wins and wisdom, and walk this journey together.

You don't have to build alone — pull up a chair, take a breath, and come be part of something life-giving.

If you've been wondering why your business growth feels slower than it "should"… or why all the strategies you keep trying aren't producing the momentum you expected… this episode is going to hit home in the best way.

Because despite what the internet keeps yelling at you — "Fix your funnel!" "Change your niche!" "Buy this template!" — your marketing might not be the problem at all.

In today's episode, we're pulling back the curtain on five behind-the-scenes factors that shape your growth far more than your marketing strategy ever will. These are the quiet things — the things you don't see on your feed but feel every day in the way you lead, create, and make decisions.

And once you understand what's actually been slowing your momentum… everything starts to make a whole lot more sense.

🌿 In this episode, we talk about:

• the one thing that makes your business feel harder than it has to

• why your daily rhythms affect your long-term growth

• what's really underneath "slow growth"

• the subtle patterns that keep you stuck

• the deeper layers that matter long before marketing

No shame. No overwhelm. Just clarity… and a whole lot of freedom.

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A foundational reset for faith-led solopreneurs ready to build their business on Kingdom soil instead of pressure. 👉 https://pages.ashleighfoy.com/products/roots-before-revenue

👋 Come join the conversation inside the Sustainable Foundations Community (the Lounge)

This is where we talk through each week's episode together — honestly, gently, and without hustle. 👉 https://www.sustainablefoundations.co/join?invitation_token=4d0ce53a53f27eb4be8abea058fbd570cd139de0-daa773e7-bb30-4cc4-9f11-e14132840e50

It's Monday morning after a long weekend.

The fridge is half empty, the shoes aren't by the door, and you're piecing together lunches from whatever's left in the pantry. By the time everyone's out the door and you finally sit down to work — your brain already feels… done.

Sound familiar? That's not laziness or lack of motivation — that's decision fatigue.

In this episode of The Sustainable Foundations Podcast, we're unpacking the invisible weight that's draining your time, energy, and peace before the day even starts. You'll learn what decision fatigue really is, the four sneaky ways it's showing up in your life, and the five practical tools you can use to simplify choices and design your days with more peace, focus, and clarity.

If your mind feels constantly "on" — juggling home, business, and everything in between — this episode will help you take a deep breath, refill your mental energy, and start leading your life from rhythm instead of reaction.

🌿 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• What decision fatigue really means — and how it affects your time and mental clarity

• The Four Decision Drains quietly depleting your focus: Volume, Ambiguity, Context-Switching, and Moral Weight

• How to recognize when your decision "bank account" is empty — and what to do before burnout sets in

• The 5-step Decision-Design Framework to help you make fewer, faster, clearer decisions

• Real-life examples for how to apply these tools at home and in business

• A 7-Day Decision Fatigue Reset to help you rebuild your mental margin

• Faith-filled mindset shifts that will help you steward your time and energy God's way

Special Announcement!

🎉 I'm so excited to finally share this with you — the brand-new Sustainable Foundations Community is officially open… and it's completely free!

This is our new gathering place beyond the podcast — a space for faith-led women like you to: 🌿 Connect and talk through what we're learning together 💬 Join in monthly devotional discussions + live brainstorm calls 📅 Get practical, Spirit-led encouragement for sustainable growth

It's cozy, intentional, and 100% aligned with the heart of this show: slowing down, simplifying, and building your business with God's pace — not the world's pressure.

👉 Join for free today! Click the link in the show notes or visit [your link here].

Because you weren't meant to build it all alone — you were meant to build it with Him.

What if the real breakthrough God is inviting you into…starts by breaking up with balance?

In this episode of the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, we're busting one of the biggest lies faith-led women have been sold: that work-life balance is the goal. Spoiler? It's not.

And trying to chase it is likely stealing your peace, your capacity, and your God-given clarity.

This episode is for the woman who's doing "all the right things" but still feels scattered, stretched, and secretly burned out.

You'll walk away with a fresh perspective on biblical rhythms, spiritual alignment, and how to start stewarding your time like a Faith-Led CEO — not a pressure-filled performer.

Whether you're in a season of transition, motherhood, business growth, or spiritual warfare, this conversation will help you release what was never yours to carry — and pick up the pace of peace God designed for you.

✨ We're talking: • The truth behind the myth of balance • What hustle culture won't tell you about your time • Breaking generational strongholds + setting a new legacy • Biblical time stewardship, rest rhythms, and real-life routines • The mindset shift that unlocks freedom and fruitfulness in every season

🎧 Tune in if you're ready to build a life and business on rhythms that last — not routines that burn you out.

🔗 Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

📥 Grab the free From Chaos to Clarity Guide A powerful, faith-based reflection tool to help you identify what's draining your time — and what to release.→ https://ashleighfoy.com/from-chaos-to-clarity

🎧 Try the free Weekly Reset Audio Training This short, peaceful audio walk-through will help you reset your week with intention — not overwhelm. → https://ashleighfoy.com/weekly-reset-audio-training

🙏 Want to grow your connection with God? Tune into Episode 41: How to Establish a Quiet Time That Actually Works in Your Season

🗓️ Mastering Time Stewardship opens again Nov 23rd! Join the waitlist to be the first to know when doors open (and grab early access): → https://ashleighfoy.com/waitlist-or-mts

📲 Follow the journey + behind-the-scenes freedom work over on Instagram: @sustainable_foundations

The moment you said yes to using your gifts to serve others — the enemy took notice. Because when you operate in your calling, you're advancing the Kingdom… and that makes you a threat.

But he's predictable. And once you learn to recognize his tactics, you can stop reacting in fear and start walking in peace — every single day.

In this final episode of our October Discernment Series, we're talking about how to live aware all year long — not just in certain seasons. We'll unpack what it really looks like to stay spiritually grounded, keep your peace, and guard the ground you've already gained.

Inside, I'm sharing: 🌿 How to live "in the world but not of it" when it comes to things like Halloween and other cultural moments 🌿 How to cultivate a daily rhythm with God (even in a busy, loud season) 🌿 Three simple, grace-filled steps to deepen your quiet time — no guilt required 🌿 The secret to building consistency that strengthens your discernment and your peace 🌿 A peek at what's coming in November (👀 hint: community, growth, and deeper study through the Sustainable Foundations Collective)

Whether you're in a season of starting fresh or strengthening your spiritual foundation, this episode will help you reconnect with God's rhythm — so you can walk in clarity, confidence, and peace every day of the year.

🌱 Ready for your next right step?

If you've loved this series and you're ready to go deeper, join me inside Roots Before Revenue — my mini course designed to help you detox from hustle culture and build a God-centered foundation for your business.

We'll start with the heart work — uncovering the world's influence on your habits and mindset — and then move into creating spiritual rhythms that keep you rooted in peace and discernment.

👉 Learn more and join today at www.rootsbeforereveune.com

Loved this conversation? You'll love the daily encouragement and behind-the-scenes chats happening over on Instagram! Come say hi and follow along at @sustainable_foundations.

This week we're continuing our October series on spiritual warfare and discernment — but we're taking it a step deeper. Because sometimes the battle isn't out there in the world… it's right here in your mind, your home, your peace, and your business rhythms.

If you've ever looked around and realized that what once felt peaceful now feels pressured, or that your focus has quietly slipped away in the busyness — this conversation is going to hit home.

We're talking about what it really means to take back your ground — the kind that can't be seen but absolutely can be felt. The kind that shapes how you show up as a Faith-Led CEO, spouse, mom, and leader.

By the end of this episode, you'll be freshly reminded of the authority you already carry, the peace that's still yours, and the practical ways to start reclaiming what God already won for you.

💭 Inside This Episode

We're unpacking together:

✨ The quiet ways the enemy tries to reclaim ground in your life — and how to spot it sooner. ✨ The difference between guarding your peace and reclaiming it. ✨ Why your authority in Christ changes everything about how you face resistance. ✨ How prayer, discernment, and small acts of obedience shift spiritual battles in your favor.

🙌 This Episode Is For You If…

• You're a faith-led entrepreneur who's felt stretched thin, distracted, or spiritually "off."

• You sense there's been a loss of peace in your mind, home, or business — but you can't quite name why.

• You're craving deeper awareness of what's happening in the unseen and how to walk in God-given authority with confidence and calm.

Friend, the enemy might whisper, but he doesn't get the final word. You've got ground to reclaim — and peace to restore.

Tune in to this week's episode to find out what that looks like for you… and how to start today.

If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's been feeling the weight of growing a business without a strong foundation.

You never know who might be quietly struggling with burnout or striving beneath the surface.

If you're ready to keep growing your faith-led business with peace, purpose, and clarity, make sure you're following along on Instagram @sustainable_foundations.

That's where I share weekly encouragement, practical systems tips, and behind-the-scenes rhythms to help you keep reclaiming your ground.

As faith-led entrepreneurs, we don't just lead businesses — we lead atmospheres. And every day, something is fighting for access to your peace, your focus, and your faith.

In this powerful episode of the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, Ashleigh unpacks what it really means to guard your gates — the spiritual and emotional entry points to your life: your mind, your eyes, your ears, and your mouth.

Because the truth is — spiritual warfare doesn't always look dramatic. It often looks ordinary. It sounds like "just one more scroll," "just one more episode," or "just one negative thought." But what we allow in through our gates will always shape what flows out — in our words, emotions, leadership, and even the way we build our faith-based businesses.

In this episode, you'll learn: ✨ The four spiritual "gates" every Christian entrepreneur needs to guard — and how each one impacts your peace, purpose, and productivity ⚔️ How the enemy subtly uses distraction, deception, and desensitization to steal your focus 🕊️ What it looks like to live alert but not afraid — leading your home and business with spiritual discernment and confidence 💭 How to protect your atmosphere, renew your mind, and keep your peace anchored in God's presence

This conversation will help you recognize where spiritual interference has crept in — and give you practical, faith-rooted tools to close those doors with truth and authority.

Because guarding your gates isn't about fear — it's about stewardship. It's how you protect your calling, your clarity, and your connection with God in a world that's constantly trying to distract you from both.

If you've been feeling mentally foggy, emotionally heavy, or spiritually distracted lately — this episode will help you reset your focus, strengthen your spiritual boundaries, and lead with renewed peace and purpose.

Resources Mentioned:

• Seeing the Unseen by Joe Beam — the book that opened my eyes to the daily reality of spiritual warfare.

If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's been feeling the weight of growing a business without a strong foundation.

You never know who might be quietly struggling with burnout or striving beneath the surface.

Tag me @sustainable_foundations so I can cheer you on and pray over what God's growing in you.

Every October, the world decorates with witches, ghosts, and playful devils — treating the unseen as entertainment. But as Faith-Led CEOs, we know better.

This month on Sustainable Foundations, we're pulling back the curtain on what's really happening behind the scenes — because spiritual warfare isn't seasonal, it's strategic.

In today's episode, we unpack how the enemy's number one weapon isn't power, it's deception.

You'll learn to recognize resistance when it shows up in your thoughts, relationships, and work — and discover how to respond with truth and authority instead of fear.

From the subtle distractions that keep you from your calling to the quiet discouragement that clouds your clarity, you'll see how the enemy works in the ordinary—and how to fight back with peace, prayer, and persistence.

This conversation will help you:

• What spiritual warfare really looks like in modern life and business

• Why deception is the enemy's most effective weapon

• How to recognize resistance in your everyday rhythms

• How to discern between normal hardship and spiritual interference

• The four-step rhythm to stand firm when resistance hits

Because discernment isn't about fear — it's about awareness. And when you can see what's really happening, you stop fighting for victory and start fighting from it.

So whether resistance is showing up as mental fog, miscommunication, or exhaustion — this episode will help you stand firm, stay peaceful, and stay focused on what God's called you to build.

You don't need to fear darkness — you just need to recognize it. Because spiritual warfare isn't something that happens to you… it's something you're equipped to stand through.

Resources Mentioned:

• Seeing the Unseen by Joe Beam — the book that opened my eyes to the daily reality of spiritual warfare.

If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's been feeling the weight of growing a business without a strong foundation.

You never know who might be quietly struggling with burnout or striving beneath the surface.

Tag me @sustainable_foundations so I can cheer you on and pray over what God's growing in you.

Every October, the same questions start creeping in: 👉 What do I do with Halloween? 👉 Is it harmless fun, or something I should be cautious about? 👉 What does it mean for my family, my business, and my calling?

If you've ever wrestled with these questions, you're not alone. And today's episode is for you.

This week on the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, we're kicking off a brand-new series on spiritual warfare—a topic most people don't want to talk about… until October forces it into the spotlight.

But here's the truth: this battle isn't limited to one day a year. The unseen war is happening every single day. And as Faith-Led CEOs, the moment we said "yes" to building God's Kingdom through our businesses, we stepped onto a battlefield.

In This Episode, We'll Talk About:

• Why Halloween stirs up so much tension for Christians (and why it's about more than October 31st).

• How the Bible points to the reality of the unseen world—and what that means for us.

• What it looks like to "give the devil a foothold" (Ephesians 4:27) and how subtle compromises open the door to distraction, discouragement, and division.

• Why your role as a Faith-Led CEO makes discernment more important than ever.

• Practical ways to guard your home, business, and leadership without living in fear.

Key Scriptures:

• Colossians 1:16–17 — "For in Him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible…"

• Ephesians 4:27 — "Do not give the devil a foothold."

Resources Mentioned:

• Seeing the Unseen by Joe Beam — the book that opened my eyes to the daily reality of spiritual warfare.

If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's been feeling the weight of growing a business without a strong foundation.

You never know who might be quietly struggling with burnout or striving beneath the surface.

Tag me @sustainable_foundations so I can cheer you on and pray over what God's growing in you.

Can you believe we're already staring down the last quarter of the year? Everywhere you look it feels like goal-setting season. Your inbox is full of "Finish strong!" challenges, social feeds are buzzing with "Hit that revenue milestone before December!" reminders, and the pressure to sprint toward a year-end finish line is loud.

But what if God's idea of success has nothing to do with the world's scoreboard? What if Q4 isn't about frantic finishing at all, but about partnering with Him to steward the season you're in?

In this cozy, workshop-style episode of the Sustainable Foundations Podcast, I'm sharing the seven Kingdom steps I use every 90 days to plan with God's wisdom instead of the world's pressure. Together we'll slow down, breathe, and map out the next quarter with clarity, peace, and purpose.

You'll learn how to: ✨ Reflect on God's faithfulness and release what no longer belongs ✨ Discern the season you're actually in (planting, tending, or harvesting) ✨ Redefine success by obedience and stewardship instead of numbers ✨ Listen for His assignments before you start listing your goals ✨ Create Spirit-led goals and a 90-day rhythm that protects margin and invites rest

Whether you're planning in January, April, or October, these steps will help you trade hustle for holy focus and finish the year—any year—aligned with God's timing.

📥 Free Resource: Grab the Quarterly Goal Planner—a companion guide with scriptures, prompts, and planning pages to help you go deeper with today's process. Download it here.

Take a deep breath, friend. Your next 90 days don't have to be a sprint. Let's plan with the One who holds every season in His hands.

If This Episode Spoke to You... Don't keep it to yourself — share it with a fellow faith-led friend who's been feeling the weight of growing a business without a strong foundation.

You never know who might be quietly struggling with burnout or striving beneath the surface.

Tag me @sustainable_foundations so I can cheer you on and pray over what God's growing in you.