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Let’s talk about something that might surprise you…

What if chasing your passion is the very thing keeping you stuck?

In this episode, I’m pulling apart the well-meaning advice we’ve all heard—“just find your passion”—and offering a more powerful, more aligned alternative: Your Big Next

You’ll hear:

• Why the traditional idea of passion can create pressure, confusion, and even paralysis
• What to pursue instead (spoiler: it’s not about one thing it’s about your evolution)
• How I’ve navigated my own “Big Nexts” in business and motherhood and how they’ve sharpened my leadership
• The 3-part Energy Assessment I walk clients through to help them find clarity and momentum
• The Leadership Advantage Assessment—how to identify your unique style and lead from overflow, not force
• The schedule audit that will show you where your passion might already be hiding in plain sight

If you’ve been craving clarity about what’s next for you—without the pressure to “figure it all out”—this episode will give you the mindset, tools, and questions to shift from busy to bold.

Resources from this episode:

• Your Big Next Book - Join the Waitlist https://yourbignextbook.com/
• Take the The Leadership Advantage Assessment https://luminaryleadershipco.com/style
• Watch Exclusive Content on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@elizhartke
• Clarity on Demand Journal Prompts https://luminaryleadershipco.com/clarity
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode301

Connect with me:

• Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/
• If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at [email protected]. We'd love to chat!
• Connect with me on Instagram!

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As I prepared for maternity leave, I’ve been sitting with a question that cuts deep:

What happens to the business when you step away?

In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m sharing in real time what I’m learning (and unlearning) as I shift from being the go-to operator to the visionary leader my business actually needs.

You’ll hear:

• The real cost of being the bottleneck—even when it looks like “being a good leader”
• The difference between over-functioning and empowering
• Why the most successful founders don’t just delegate tasks… they transfer ownership
• A breakdown of my Leadership Leverage Pyramid (Operator → Manager → Visionary) and what each level requires
• How I’m using AI tools and systems to build a business that grows even while I rest

If you’re feeling the pull to lead differently, but aren’t sure how to let go this episode will help you reset your framework, trust your team, and build something that’s both scalable and sustainable.

Resources from this episode:

• 20 CEO Cheat Code AI Prompts https://www.luminaryleadershipco.com/noforce
• Overflow CEO Mastermind https://www.luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-mastermind
• Your Big Next Book - Join the Waitlist https://yourbignextbook.com/
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode300

Connect with me:

• Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/
• If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at [email protected]. We'd love to chat!
• Connect with me on Instagram!

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In this amazing episode of Your Big Next, We're all besties because I’m sitting down with not just a powerhouse entrepreneur and leader, but a dear friend and client, Rosemary Lewis. From school teacher to top-producing real estate broker to faith-driven coach and mentor, Rosemary’s journey is one of radical obedience, courageous transformation, and true Kingdom impact.

Together, we dive into:

• Her powerful pivot from the classroom to building a business in real estate and how faith fueled every step
• The personal losses that shaped her leadership and deepened her purpose
• Why ministry, not marketing is her core strategy
• How she built a movement of women who lead with love, service, and conviction
• The mindset shift from striving to surrender
• What it really means to steward your calling when life doesn’t go as planned
• Encouragement for women navigating uncertainty, grief, or leadership fatigue

Rosemary’s story is a masterclass in choosing obedience over optics, surrender over strategy, and legacy over ego. Whether you're in real estate or any other industry, her wisdom will leave you fired up to follow God's lead and love people deeply through your work.

Resources from this episode:

• Real Estate Bestie Podcast
• Follow Rosemary Lewis on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealestatebestie/
• https://www.rosemarylewis.com
• Your Big Next - The Book is Coming SOON! https://luminaryleadershipco.com/book-waitlist
• Overflow CEO Mastermind https://www.luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-mastermind
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode299

Connect with me:

• Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/
• If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at [email protected]. We'd love to chat!
• Connect with me on Instagram!

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If you've ever felt like scaling your business came at the expense of your peace, your family, or your health... you're not alone. In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m being completely honest on the real cost of chasing exponential growth when it’s not rooted in alignment. I’m sharing why the common narrative around scaling is broken, what it cost me personally, and how we can build something better—something sustainable, life-giving, and rooted in God’s timing.

You’ll hear:

• Why “scale at all costs” is one of the most damaging lies in entrepreneurship
• How to discern when you’re being called to expand and when you’re forcing it
• What my body and soul were trying to tell me during the busiest growth season
• The Calling Integrity Grid I now use to check in with myself before making big moves
• 3 powerful shifts you can make to grow with peace, not pressure

My hope is that this episode is your permission slip to grow differently—to build a business that serves your God given life calling, not the other way around.

Resources from this episode:

• Your Big Next - The Book is Coming SOON! https://luminaryleadershipco.com/book-waitlist
• Overflow CEO Mastermind https://www.luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-mastermind
• Overflow CEO Schedule Template https://luminaryleadershipco.com/template
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode298

Connect with me:

• Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/
• If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at [email protected]. We'd love to chat!
• Connect with me on Instagram!

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Resources from this episode:

• https://www.mitchmatthews.com
• https://www.mitchmatthews.com/11prayers
• Follow Mitch on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mitch.matthews/
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode297

Connect with me:

• Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/
• If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at [email protected]. We'd love to chat!
• Connect with me on Instagram!

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In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m sharing the backstory behind the book—the moments of breakdown, the alignment that followed, and how God led me to build something far beyond my own strength. This isn’t just about a launch. It’s about a calling.

I talk about what it means to shift from force to overflow, to build with faith over formulas, and how to discern true success from the kind that looks good on paper but costs you everything behind the scenes. If you’ve ever felt like you’re building someone else’s version of success—or like your faith and your business have been living in separate lanes—this episode is for you.

Inside, I share:

📖 The story behind Your Big Next—and why I had to write it now

💡 What happens when we build without God (even if we say we’re doing it for Him)

⚠️ The hidden danger of chasing the “wrong success”

⚡ Why most entrepreneurial growth strategies ignore the internal transformation

🧭 How to recalibrate your life, business, and leadership to actually align with your faith and values

🍼 A very real update from the frontlines of motherhood, contractions, and creativity

We’re not meant to build from burnout, or hustle our way into legacy. We’re meant to co-create with the One who called us in the first place. Let’s walk into Your Big Next together—with clarity, courage, and conviction.Resources from this episode:

• www.luminaryleadershipco.com/prepare-for-maternity-leave
• Get on the Waitlist for Your Big Next HERE www.yourbignextbook.com 
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode296

Connect with me:

• Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/
• If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at [email protected]. We'd love to chat!
• Connect with me on Instagram!

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If the thought of stepping away from your business—for maternity leave, vacation, or even just a real pause—makes you feel anxious, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I’m sitting down with Aly Caffery, founder of Master Maternity Leave and a total powerhouse in operational strategy and business systems. Aly has helped countless high-achieving founders design businesses that don’t fall apart when they step away—instead, they keep growing.

Whether you’re preparing for a baby, planning a sabbatical, or just craving more space in your schedule, this conversation will give you the clarity, structure, and permission you’ve been looking for.

We dive into what it really takes to create margin without losing momentum—and how to design a business that serves your life, not the other way around.

Inside this episode, we cover:

🛠 Aly’s background in high-growth companies and what she learned about sustainable scale

🎯 The four key systems every business needs to run without you

📆 The 90-90 principle and how to apply it to maternity leave (or any extended time off)

📣 How to communicate clearly with clients so your boundaries are respected

🏡 Building rhythms that allow you to be present with your family and grow your business

🔥 Why flexibility isn’t the enemy of success—it’s the secret to longevity

🧠 Aly’s simple mindset shift that helps founders delegate with confidence and clarity

This episode isn’t just about maternity leave—it’s about leadership. It’s about creating a business that honors your seasons, protects your priorities, and allows you to step away without fear.

Resources from this episode:

• Leave Without Losing Momentum Workshop - use code LIZ https://www.luminaryleadershipco.com/maternity
• www.mastermaternityleave.com
• Follow Master Maternity Leave on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mastermaternityleave/
• Follow Aly on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alycaffrey/
• Your Big Next - the Book is coming soon! Get on the waitlist! https://yourbignextbook.com/
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode295

Connect with me:

• Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/
• If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at [email protected]. We'd love to chat!
• Connect with me on Instagram!

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If you've ever wondered how to take a true break from your business—whether for maternity leave, a sabbatical, or even just to breathe—this episode is for you.

As I prepared to welcome baby number six (yes, six!), I felt the familiar pull to just “power through.” But this time, I made a different decision. I chose to lead differently—and I’m sharing exactly how I did it.

In this episode of Your Big Next, I walk you through how I structured my business for maternity leave: from delaying launches (including my book!) to integrating AI tools that actually support my team, to hiring with intention so the business could run without me in the day-to-day.

This isn’t about stepping away and hoping things don’t fall apart—it’s about building a business that can thrive in your absence because it’s built on systems, stewardship, and support.

Inside this episode, I share:

👶 Why I resisted the urge to “push through” this season

📅 What it looked like to pause big projects (like my book launch!) to protect my peace

🛠 How I prepared my team, integrated AI, and built systems that allow space without sacrifice

📹 The role of tools like Loom and how I used them to document leadership thinking

Whether you're planning for maternity leave or you just know it's time to step back without stepping away, this episode will help you create the margin your leadership needs—without compromising the mission you're building.

Resources from this episode:

• Your Big Next - The Book is Coming SOON! https://luminaryleadershipco.com/book-waitlist
• DM me 'no force' for the AI prompts
• Overflow CEO Mastermind https://www.luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-mastermind
• Learn How to Master Your Maternity Leave https://www.luminaryleadershipco.com/maternity
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode293

Connect with me:

• Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/
• If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at [email protected]. We'd love to chat!
• Connect with me on Instagram!

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This episode is personal, raw, and necessary.

It’s not a commentary on the headlines or a breakdown of what happened. It’s a reckoning. A heart check. A call to ask ourselves: Am I really living with conviction? Am I leading in alignment with what I believe—even when it’s inconvenient, uncomfortable, or costly?

In this episode of Your Big Next, I reflect on the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk—his courage, his clarity, and his unwillingness to live lukewarm. His recent death shook something loose in me. And while I didn’t record this to analyze the noise, I couldn’t stay silent either.

This is for the leaders who are feeling the tension. Who know they’re being called to rise. Who feel the urgency to stop playing small and start leading with truth.

Inside this episode, I share:

🔥 The internal reckoning I felt after learning of Charlie’s death

💬 Why leadership that avoids discomfort isn’t leadership at all

🧭 The cultural pressure to water down our convictions—and what it costs us

⚡ The difference between performance and purpose in leadership

🛡 Why now is the time for bold, truth-centered leadership in business, parenting, and culture

📣 A call to live in such alignment that your actions preach louder than your words

👣 What it means to honor a legacy—not just in words, but in the way we live, lead, and raise the next generation

This isn’t about Charlie alone—it’s about us. About what we choose to build, how we show up, and whether we’re willing to lead from courage rather than comfort.

If you feel like you’re being asked to rise—this episode is your reminder: you were born for this moment.

Resources from this episode:

• Your Big Next - The Book is Coming Soon! https://luminaryleadershipco.com/book-waitlist
• Overflow CEO Mastermind https://luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-mastermind
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode292

Connect with me:

• Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/
• If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at [email protected]. We'd love to chat!
• Connect with me on Instagram!

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In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m joined by Stefanie Gass—a powerhouse business coach, podcasting strategist, and faith-filled founder who’s built a wildly successful business by doing things differently.

Stef’s story is one a lot of us can relate to: starting out in hustle-heavy network marketing, hitting a wall, and realizing that success without alignment just isn’t it. Through clarity, obedience, and a bold leap into podcasting, she built a kingdom business that not only thrives—but serves deeply.

We talk about the real journey behind her growth, what it looks like to create a profitable podcast without the burnout, and how podcasting can be one of the most powerful tools for building trust, nurturing community, and growing your business with long-term momentum.

In this episode, we cover:

🎙 Stef’s pivot from network marketing to kingdom business

💡 Why podcasting is the best long-game strategy for organic business growth

🔍 The importance of clarity in your content, titles, and SEO

📈 How to monetize a podcast

🎯 Guesting strategies that actually move the needle

📹 The difference between YouTube and podcasting—and how to know where to focus

🛠 Practical tips for creating evergreen content that keeps working for you

Whether you’re already podcasting or just starting to think about it, Stef shares practical strategies for titling, SEO, content creation, and leveraging AI (without losing the human connection). This conversation is packed with value, encouragement, and clarity for faith-driven founders who are ready to lead with purpose and profit.

Resources from this episode:

• https://www.stefaniegass.com
• Online Business for Christian Women Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/online-business-for-christian-women-god-led-business/id1437868374
• Overflow CEO Mastermind https://luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-mastermind
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode292

Connect with me:

• Website: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/
• If there's a topic, a question or a guest you want to hear on the show or an idea you have for us, just reach out and share that at [email protected]. We'd love to chat!
• Connect with me on Instagram!

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