The Amanda Ferguson Show

Let me paint a picture for you. Imagine yourself waking up on a bright morning where the schedule for the day is fun and relaxation. No clocking into your job, no one-hour lunch break, and absolutely no stress! Instead, today you will go out, get some sun and enjoy the fresh air.

This portrait may seem simple, but how often do you get a day like this in the week? If you are tied to a nine to five job, it is probably very rare.

Think about the last time you were able to treat yourself and spend quality time with your family without worrying about how much lunch or a trip would cost. Or when the last time you were able to take time off from work to attend all your kids' school activities and being there with them every step of the way.

If you were anything like I was 7 years ago, this was unreachable.

One of the main frustrations I faced in working for a company was that I felt as though I was never building anything of my own. A major benefit of building your own business is that you will leave a legacy for your family to build upon. Starting from your shoulders.

Two Strategies for Building Your Business Online:

[16:05] Change your mindset. Perspective and outlook change everything. The transition to an employee to an employer is a huge leap for some people to ever consider for themselves! Pick any successful business owners mind and you will see that they have no cap to the possibility of growth.

[26:11] Implementing a premium experience. This means premium customer service that gives your customer an experience. This calls for going above and beyond for your clients. This is a part of building your business into a premium brand name.

References:

Registration for Feminine Woman Academy:

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You are special, unique, extravagant and everything about you, down to the details, make you unlike anyone else on this planet. Considering that there are 7 billion people on earth, that is saying something! And it is true.

God does not make copies. You are a masterpiece, formed by the greatest artist ever known. The same goes for your personal story. The world is waiting to connect with someone just like you.

In this episode, I want to encourage you to use your voice and tell your story because it will make all the difference to millions. I know that this can seem easier said than done. With some training and practice, you can master this skill and begin touching lives all around the world.

The first challenge is to get the boldness to share your story. The second challenge is on mastering how to tell your message to others in an impactful way. You already know your story is unique, now you just need to know how to make it memorable and easy to understand.

Here I will teach you how to tell your story in the most skillful way possible, to truly make your amazing story connect in a lasting way with others. I have three tips that you do not want to miss!

How to Tell your Unique Story to Others:

[15:08] Create your content. This means, write down the details of your testimony on paper and think it through. If you have never done this before, chances are you missed some powerful details that you forgot about!

[16:43] Learn the art of telling your story. You should be able to tell your complete unique story in five minutes. Yes, I said five minutes. This always calls for learning to refine your voice. This will take practice because not everyone knows how to control their pitch, tone, and diction.

[21:43] Copywriting. Find your unique voice via words. This can be done through writing, books, ads, emails and more. This goes along with perfecting your niche.

Resources Mentioned:

The Amanda Ferguson Story

Amanda Ferguson on Joni Table Talk

Femininewomanacademy.com

Amandasclub.com

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Back in another episode, we are talking about mother wounds. Wounds can run deep and unseen. They have aftereffects, trauma, and pain. A mother is one of the most important figures in your life, which is why wounds in this area hurt the most.

No matter how tumultuous your relationship, the wounds between a mother and child can be restored. You may think your case is the exception, but that’s not true.

Even with all the hurt, the good news is that wounds can be healed! Here, I take you through my story of the relationship I had with my mother before she passed away. Trust me, it was not cute mom and daughter lunch dates. I went through my own personal journey of internal healing and restoration. The key point to remember here is that no mother is perfect.

Let me help teach you how to get on the road to healing, freedom and joy. I am going to take my mask off, in hopes that you are encouraged to do the same.

Healing Mother Wounds:

[6:25] Go back to the place of pain. The root of all your pain and trauma cannot be dealt with until you confront the memories and origins of where it all began. The first step is always the one people want to skip, when it in fact is the step that will ensure your healing.

[7:15] Forgive yourself for making mistakes. Just as there is no perfect mother, there is no perfect daughter. Consider how your own actions or behavior may have added unto strains in your mother-daughter relationship. After this, recognize, learn, rectify and grow from those mistakes!

[12:10] Apologize. Mothers and daughters. You could be one apology away from restoring your relationship! Do not allow pride to get in the way of restoration.

[26:53] Admit that you needed a mother and maybe still do. If you have gone a long time without the active positive presence of your mother, you may tell yourself that you do not need her. That your life is perfectly fine without her. Deep in your heart you need to acknowledge that this is not true. Every mother has something to offer you. Find those pearls and extract what you can.

[34:25] Do not be consumed with what your mother is not. Instead remember what she is. Maybe your mother is not affectionate, but she taught you how to cook and clean. You might not have had the bonding experience of baking together, but because of her wisdom in the kitchen, you know to cook delicious meals. Focus on all the good.

Scripture Referenced:

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There is a kind of pain that exists which cannot be seen on the surface but can still be felt deeply.

Sometimes wounds aren’t as obvious as people think. Unseen pain will always be more hurtful and damaging than the pain that is obvious because unseen pain cannot be easily diagnosed. It is only until you go deeper, that you discover where the true pain is coming from.

Today I am talking about father wounds. The lack of a father figure in your life will affect you in ways you may not even consider. You may think your lonely or angry behavior is just a part of your personality when in reality, it could be directly connected to the father wounds you carry deep inside you.

Fathers bring safety, identity, and affirmation. The lack of a father brings forth loneliness, fear, paranoia, and insecurity. It will make you want attention from anyone. Even more, if you feel bitterness or unforgiveness towards your father, you are still carrying pain.

This is not a type of pain which time heals. Ignoring it will not help.

Can I humbly offer a solution to you? God, as the best Father, can heal you. He is a Father that has always loved you unconditionally and will never wish any evil towards you. The only action needed is to receive his love. However, to do so restoration is necessary.

If you do not deal with your father wounds, you will continue to be bound by the pain this wound causes and fear is not the will of God for your life! He wants you to live in peace. He wants you to have a whole, healed heart. A joyful spirit.

This process is not easy, but if you allow God to do a work inside of your heart, I know you will begin to walk a life of liberty.

Here are the steps I took in healing that I hope help you as well.

[4:50] Open up to the place of pain. Wounds do not go away and heal by just ignoring it. You have to look at the place of pain, no matter how ugly, and face it head-on.

[14:43] Be delivered. This calls for deliverance from fear. More importantly, a spirit most people do not realize hides behind fear. Rejection.

[18:05] Receive the spirit of adoption. Receiving the love of the Father means you will receive all that your natural father has been unable to provide. This does not mean that your natural father does not have something to offer you of value.

[20:17] Know that God is the best Father. He can restore all the damage that not having the biological father that you need has done to you. Release the pain and receive His love and goodness.

Scripture referenced:

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Welcome to another episode of The Amanda Ferguson Show! I have fielded a lot of questions surrounding the topic centered around standing out in a saturated market.

In this episode, I want to share the secret in making your business stand out from the rest. Let me share with you how your uniqueness in God can help you be different in a copy cat world.

We discuss the use of social media and how to make a genuine connection with people.

I’ll also talk about my Feminine Woman Academy. God is truly doing great things in the lives of my students. When God tells you to do something, you must trust and not second guess it.

2 tips on how to stand out in a saturated market:

[6:08] One of my secret tips is being vulnerable. It helps people to see that you’re a real person. People can’t relate to a perfect person. Your audience must relate to you.

[22:08] My second tip is connectivity. We live in a world where everybody wants to be connected. Connect with people genuinely!

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Links mentioned in this episode:

Amanda’s Email Club for Ladies: https://amandasclub.com/

The Amanda Ferguson Story Documentary:

http://www.daystar.com/ondemand/video/?video=5783213998001

Have you felt that your armor is worn out from fighting against the darkness? In this episode, I would encourage you to become a woman of worship more so than a woman of warfare.

Worship is a powerful and unique weapon of war in the spiritual realm. There is a shift in the atmosphere when we seek and worship Him for who He truly is. This equips us to fight against the enemy with God’s mighty power and presence.

I want to share some of my practices when it comes to waiting on the Lord and ultimately entering into His mighty presence. It is crucial to remember that God will handle all things that concern His children.

Allow me to teach you about embracing trials and tribulations to become a victorious child of God.

4 principles of using worship as a weapon of warfare:

[5:50] Be rooted and grounded in the Word of God. This is how we can stay strong and fight against the wilds of the enemy.

[7:47] Rest and wait upon the Lord. You must expect that God will take care of you and never react to the problem.

[14:25] You must crave the presence of the Lord. If you have not craved God’s presence is because you haven’t been putting in the time to seek Him.

[21:00] Acknowledge that God is the Almighty and Sovereign over any situation.

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Have you subscribed to The Amanda Ferguson podcast? If you have not, I would encourage you to do that today. I would not like for you to miss any of the episodes coming up this season. I will be adding bonus episodes and if you are not subscribed there might be a possibility that you’ll miss out on them. Click here to subscribe in iTunes to have the podcast downloaded to your device every week.

I would love to stay connected with you! If my podcast is blessing your life, I would appreciate if you left me a review over on iTunes. Select the Ratings & Reviews and write a review. I enjoy reading your reviews and comments. Do not forget to let me know what is your favorite part of the podcast.

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Links mentioned in this podcast:

Amanda’s email club www.amandasclub.com

References:

Bill Johnson’s book: “God is Good”

2 Chronicles 20:1-29

1 Peter 4:12-13

1 Peter 5:8

Isaiah 26:3

Isaiah 40:31

As humans, we are constantly looking for validation. In this episode, I will discuss what it takes to be courageous and how to pursuit your dreams without asking others for permission.

I would like to take this opportunity to remind you that God has called you to be a Pioneer. Pioneers do not have patterns, they start patterns. They blaze the trail and blazing trails can be uncomfortable.

Listen in to get these three tips on having the courage to pursue your dreams and more!

[1:03] You must have the confidence to stand up for yourself and protect your dreams.

[5:10 ] Keep your mouth closed when surrounded by people that don’t have your drive and motivation.

[ 9:03] You can only do what God has placed in your heart.

You might feel the least qualified but you must lean on God’s divine instructions for your life. When God is calling you, it’s because He has a plan for you.

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Have you subscribed to The Amanda Ferguson podcast? If you have not, I would encourage you to do that today. I would not like for you to miss any of the episodes coming up this season. I will be adding bonus episodes and if you are not subscribed there might be a possibility that you’ll miss out on them. Click here to subscribe in iTunes to have the podcast downloaded to your device every week.

I would love to stay connected with you! If my podcast is blessing your life, I would appreciate if you left me a review over on iTunes. Select the Ratings & Reviews and write a review. I enjoy reading your reviews and comments. Do not forget to let me know what is your favorite part of the podcast.

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Are you afraid of failure?

This episode will remind you that sometimes failure is God’s plan. I have failed at several ventures throughout my life. Ventures that I never truly believed in, ventures that were not built on a firm foundation, and ultimately ventures that were not in God’s plan. Without failure, I would’ve continued making the same mistakes.

I would encourage you to fail more often, fail every single day. People only see the success, but you know all the work it took behind the scenes.

I want to challenge you not to compromise your relationship with God to get rich quick. Rather make sure your business is Christ-centered and allows you to not only prosper financially but also maintain the biblical principles of your home.

Allow me to speak into your life through this episode and remind you that there’s a significant thing that God has placed in you, for you to show the world and be a blessing for his glory to be revealed.

Strategies on why failure is NOT a bad thing:

[4:26] Advertising a product that is not in line with who you are or what you believe in is not authentic. If you have failed with this, at least you have tried. Behind a successful person, there was a failure.

[8:57] Not everyone is called to be an entrepreneur. However, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t have an additional source of income.

[19:33] Be prepared to put in the work. Hard work is part of the process. How bad do you want it?

[21:27] Remember not to follow your passion but your work ethic.

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I would love to stay connected with you! If my podcast is blessing your life, I would appreciate if you left me a review over on iTunes. Select the Ratings & Reviews and write a review. I enjoy reading your reviews and comments. Do not forget to let me know what is your favorite part of the podcast.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

Freebie Amandaferguson.org/episode2

References:

Titus 2: 4-5

Welcome to The Amanda Ferguson show! In this first episode, I share the experience that I had during the months leading up to my mother’s passing in 2011.

I talked about the grief, financial stress, and emotional burdens that I endured. It was a rough patch for me.

Fast forward to several years later in my attempt to start my consulting business. I ran into difficulties wanting to go into the corporate world while having an exclusively breastfed newborn who didn't take a bottle. Both of those experiences changed the trajectory of my life as I soon saw a common theme: “ My obstacles were simply opportunities for God's glory to be revealed.”

How obstacles turn into opportunities:

[10:20] You can turn traumatic or bad life experience into a financial opportunity.

[13:20] Don’t let financial stress to bury that one thing you were passionate about. It is time to use it as an opportunity.

[17:21] If your obstacle is transportation or family related, use that as an opportunity to go online and create extra income.

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Have you subscribed to The Amanda Ferguson podcast? If you have not, I would encourage you to do that today. I would not like for you to miss any of the episodes coming up this season. I will be adding bonus episodes and if you are not subscribed there might be a possibility that you’ll miss out on them. Click here to subscribe in iTunes to have the podcast downloaded to your device every week.

I would love to stay connected with you! If my podcast is blessing your life, I would appreciate if you left me a review over on iTunes. Select the Ratings & Reviews and write a review. I enjoy reading your reviews and comments. Do not forget to let me know what is your favorite part of the podcast.

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