YOUR BIG NEXT | business growth, leadership development, scaling with purpose, faith and family first entrepreneur

In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m sharing with you what it’s really looked like to weave my faith into the way I lead—not just in life, but in business. For a long time, I followed the traditional path... listening to the mentors, applying the strategies, doing all the things that “should” work. But it often left me feeling off. Misaligned. Like I was building something that looked right on paper—but didn’t feel right in my spirit.

Maybe you’ve felt that too.

So today, I’m sharing the moments that challenged me to choose obedience over approval, discernment over default, and peace over performance. This isn’t about burning it all down—it’s about building differently. With God at the center. With integrity in your leadership. And with a definition of success that actually aligns with your calling.

In this episode, I talk about:

🙏 Why separating faith from business never really worked for me

💡 The difference between advice that sounds smart—and wisdom that’s aligned

🛑 What happened when I walked away from high-level mentorships and flashy strategies

💬 The cost of being misunderstood—and why it’s worth it when you’re being obedient

📊 Why I stopped chasing KPIs and started pursuing “worthy exhaustion”

⚖️ The three leadership models I see in founders: the hustler, the steward, and the legacy builder

🌱 Why margin isn’t a luxury—it's the foundation for obedience, clarity, and real growth

If you’re building something that’s meant to last... something that aligns with your faith, your family, and your future—this episode is for you.

Resources from this episode:

• DM me 'secret' on Instagram
• Overflow CEO Mastermind https://luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-mastermind
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode291

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 of Your Big Next is for the high-achieving founder who’s quietly wondering, “Why doesn’t this feel aligned anymore?”

You’ve grown. Your business has grown. But something’s off—and deep down, you know it’s not a strategy issue. It’s a stewardship shift.

I’m getting honest about what it looks like to outgrow your current model of success—and how we unknowingly become the very bottleneck to our next big possibility. I call it the Invisible Success Trap—when the strategies that once created growth start to create pressure, misalignment, and internal resistance.

In this episode, I walk you through:

🔍 The subtle signs you’ve outgrown your old model of success

⚠️ The Invisible Success Trap—and how to know if you’re in it

💭 Identity audits: what they are and why they’re essential for reinvention

🛠 Tactical steps to recalibrate your leadership and align with your next season

🧠 Patterns that keep high achievers stuck (like the performer + the ghost)

🤝 The value of building a personal board of advisors for grounded decision-making

✨ An invitation to step into personal mentorship if you’re ready for what’s next

Resources from this episode:

• DM me 'secret' on Instagram
• Overflow CEO Mastermind https://luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-mastermind
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode290

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 entrepreneurs, we often think our next level is just one strategy or system away. But what I’ve seen over and over again—in my clients and in myself—is that the real bottleneck isn’t out there. It’s us.

In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m talking about a silent leadership crisis that far too many high-level founders face but rarely acknowledge: the self-doubt, the second-guessing, the decision fatigue, and the pressure to stay in control when what’s really needed is capacity.

I break down the difference between control and capacity, and introduce a framework I use with my private clients called the Leadership Flywheel—built on clarity, conviction, and capacity. This is the key to unlocking leadership that actually scales.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, like your business is growing but your confidence is shrinking—or you’re constantly in the weeds, unable to lead at the level you know you’re capable of—this one’s for you.

In this episode, I share:

🧠 The quiet mindset blocks that show up as bottlenecks in leadership

⚡ Why control isn’t the answer—and how to shift into true capacity

🛠 The Leadership Flywheel: a simple framework to reset how you lead

📅 How your schedule might be working against your visionary role

🔍 A powerful belief audit to help you rebuild trust in yourself

📣 Plus: A personal invite to my free masterclass to help you reset your leadership and reclaim your next level

You don’t need more pressure. You need more perspective. Let’s talk about how to step into the version of leadership your business is actually asking for.

Resources from this episode:

• Overflow Masterclass https://luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-masterclass
• The Overflow CEO Mastermind http://luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-mastermind
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode289

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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We’ve been told to believe that launching was the way to grow. That if we aren’t constantly pushing out a new offer or sprinting toward the next big thing, we will fall behind. But the truth? That model led me straight to burnout—and it wasn’t aligned with the business or the life I truly wanted to build.

In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m sharing the major shift I’ve made in my business: moving away from the constant launch cycle and stepping into a legacy-building model that feels way more grounded, intentional, and sustainable.

These are the moments that woke me up to this shift, the cost of living in launch mode, and the four-part framework I now use to lead from overflow—not pressure.

Pace over push. Priority over pressure. Presence over performance. Profit over proving.

This is how we build differently. And this is how we create businesses that actually support the lives we want to live.

If you’re craving more space, more peace, and more profitability without the constant grind, this episode is for you.

Inside this episode, I share:

🔥 The real cost of launch fatigue—and how it shows up in high-level businesses

💭 What redefining success looked like for me (and why it might for you too)

📈 How I shifted my business model to one rooted in sustainability and overflow

🛠 Practical changes I made to align my work with my values

🎯 The 4-step framework I now use to lead with clarity, margin, and impact

📣 A personal invitation to my free Overflow Masterclass to help you make this shift too

Resources from this episode:

• Overflow Masterclass https://luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-masterclass
• Overflow CEO Mastermind http://luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-mastermind
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode288

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 of Your Big Next is a personal one—and a powerful one. I’m pulling back the curtain on the over $200,000 I’ve invested in myself in just the first half of this year… and why I believe that self-investment is the move every visionary leader must make if they want to scale sustainably.

You may hear a lot of talk about investing in systems, ads, funnels, and tools—but your business will never outgrow the capacity of its leader. If you're trying to build a big next chapter on a small foundation, something’s going to give.

I’m sharing exactly where that investment went—from financial strategy to mentorship to health to creative development—and the incredible ROI that’s already showing up because of it.

In this episode, I break down:

💰 The $200,000 shift I made—and why I’d do it again in a heartbeat

🧠 Why personal investment trumps any tool or tactic when it comes to long-term growth

⚡️ How to break out of scarcity thinking (even when you’re already successful)

🏗 What it looks like to build a team that supports your next-level vision

This isn’t about spending recklessly—it’s about investing intentionally in the one thing your business cannot grow without: you.

Resources from this episode:

• Free Masterclass  - You Built the Team - So Why Are You Still Managing It All https://luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-masterclass
• DM me ‘secret’ I’ll share with you my secret list of ways to invest in yourself
• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode287

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 built a capable team but still feel like everything flows through you, chances are—you’re the bottleneck. And that’s not a failure… it’s a signal that it’s time to evolve your leadership.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why so many high-performing entrepreneurs get stuck in maintenance mode, even with a talented team in place. We’ll unpack the difference between simple delegation and true ownership, and why your business can’t scale if you’re still the one holding all the decisions.

I’ll share the exact mindset and structural shifts I teach my private clients to help them stop micromanaging and start multiplying. This is how you move from overwhelmed manager to intentional builder—and how your team becomes a true extension of your vision.

Inside this episode, we cover:

🔄 Why you might be leading from dependency (and not even realize it)

📊 The 3 levels of team maturity—and how to move your team to the top

🛠 Practical steps for transferring leadership (not just tasks)

🚫 What happens when you stay the bottleneck too long—and how to break the cycle

📣 Plus: An invite to my free Masterclass “You Hired the Team – So Why Are You Still Doing It All” to help you implement all of this inside your own business

It’s time to stop building a business that depends on you—and start leading one that thrives because of you.

Resources from this episode:

• Masterclass Sign Up - You Built the Team - So Why Are You Still Managing It All https://luminaryleadershipco.com/overflow-masterclass
• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode286

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 a lesson that’s been hitting me deeply lately—and I have a vacation at the beach (and some honest reflection) to thank for it. We’re talking about the difference between leading from overflow vs. leading from force, and why this shift might be the key to sustainable success in both life and business.

If you’ve ever found yourself white-knuckling your way through your goals, stuck in the grind, or building something that’s secretly burning you out… this one’s for you.

I’ll walk you through how to tell when you’re in “force mode,” what overflow actually looks like in your leadership, and how to start making that transition. I’m also sharing a free tool—20 prompts to help you reconnect with your purpose and lead from a place that feels more aligned, energized, and alive.

Inside this episode:

• 💡 The real difference between overflow and force
• 🏖️ What a week of rest taught me about how I was showing up in my work
• ⚠️ How “seasons of hustle” can easily turn into years of burnout
• 📊 A client story that shows the hidden cost of success without sustainability
• 🧠 The mental and emotional markers of force vs. overflow
• 🌿 What it looks like to create margin—and why that’s where vision thrives

You weren’t meant to build your business from a place of depletion. Let’s talk about how to lead in a way that expands you while serving others.

Resources from this episode:

• Life & Loss Update Part 1
• Life & Loss Update Part 2
• 20 ChatGPT Prompts for Overflow https://luminaryleadershipco.com/noforce
• Visionary CEO Schedule Template https://luminaryleadershipco.com/template
• Free KPI Cheat Sheet https://luminaryleadershipco.com/kpi
• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode285

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, I’m joined by Brad Leavitt—entrepreneur, leader, Luxury General Contractor in Arizona, and the force behind AFT Construction. Brad’s story is one of vision, grit, and long-term thinking. He started as an electrician in San Diego and went on to build one of the most respected construction companies in the country, known for high-end, Net Zero homes and unique custom builds like baseball fields and lazy rivers.

But what really sets Brad apart is how he leads—from building an intentional company culture to investing in mentorship and paving the way for the next generation of builders.

We talk about the real challenges behind scaling a business, what it takes to lead a team that stays aligned and inspired, and how Brad uses social media as a strategic tool for growth and connection. We also get personal about family, legacy, and the often overlooked emotional side of building something great.

Brad’s newest initiative, the Contractors Coalition Summit, is just another example of how he’s pouring back into his industry and helping younger builders rise.

In this episode, we cover:

• 🔧 Brad’s journey from electrician to industry leader
• 🏗 How he scaled AFT Construction and built a standout brand
• 💬 The power of company culture and what most leaders get wrong about hiring
• 🧠 Knowing your strengths, empowering your team, and delegating well
• 📅 Time management strategies for growing a business without burning out
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Balancing business and family—and redefining what success really means
• 🌟 Why mentorship matters now more than ever in construction and beyond

This one’s for anyone in the building phase—whether you’re building a company, a team, or a legacy that lasts.

Resources from this episode:

• Follow Brad on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aft_construction/
• The Brad Leavitt Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brad-leavitt-podcast/id1482995768
• https://www.aftconstruction.com/
• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode284

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 one I’ve been waiting a long time to record—because I’m finally sharing the behind-the-scenes story of writing my book, Your Big Next.

This wasn’t just a business decision or a growth strategy—it was a calling. A year-long, soul-stretching process that asked more of me than I ever imagined. And in this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it actually looked like to pour my heart, beliefs, and vision onto the page.

I’m talking about the emotional rollercoaster, the spiritual lessons, the financial commitment—and why I chose to write this book now. You’ll hear what the title means to me, how life threw me a few curveballs in the middle of it all, and why this book is something I hope outlives me.

If you’ve ever thought about writing a book—or you’re in a season where you’re being called to create something deeper—this episode is for you.

Here’s what I share:

📖 Why Your Big Next is more than just a book—it’s a legacy

💭 The mindset shifts and emotional work that come with authorship

🛠 The hardest parts of the writing and editing process

💡 How writing a book has impacted both my business and my soul

🎁 Practical encouragement for aspiring authors (and a free playbook to help you get started)

This journey stretched me in all the right ways, and my hope is that sharing it encourages you to step into your own Big Next—even if it scares you.

Resources from this episode:

•  https://www.luminaryleadershipco.com/bookplaybook
• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode283

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, I’m joined by someone who embodies unapologetic leadership and creative freedom—Zuby. You may know him as an independent rapper, author, and outspoken voice in today’s cultural landscape, but what struck me most in our conversation is his clarity, courage, and conviction in building a life that aligns fully with his values.

We talk about his journey from growing up in Saudi Arabia to attending Oxford, to eventually leaving the corporate world to go all-in on his music career. Zuby shares what it’s really taken to chart his own course—and how a single viral moment in 2019 became a catalyst for his role in public commentary and cultural conversation.

We also dig into deeper topics that matter to both of us: leadership, resilience, education, personal freedom, and how to rise above societal pressure to stay rooted in your purpose.

This conversation is about much more than music or media—it’s about choosing your path, leading yourself first, and living in alignment with your truth, even when it’s unpopular.

In this episode, we cover:

🎤 Zuby’s unconventional path from Oxford to entrepreneurship and music

🚀 The viral moment that changed his trajectory

🧠 Why critical thinking, personal responsibility, and communication matter more than ever

🛠 The life skills missing from modern education—and what we can do about it

💪 How Zuby stays grounded, resilient, and values-led in today’s culture

🌍 Why leadership starts with courage, not consensus

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 His next big personal goal—and why it’s deeply connected to legacy

If you're navigating your next big move and want to do it with more clarity and courage, this episode will light a fire.

Resources from this episode:

• Follow Zuby on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/zubymusic
• https://realtalkwithzuby.com
• Real Talk with Zuby Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-talk-with-zuby/id1449384242
• Zuby's Music https://x.com/zubymusic
• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode282

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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