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

Let’s talk about something I never thought I’d be sharing with this much conviction—how AI is helping me actually reclaim my time and lead my business with more ease (especially heading into summer).

I was hesitant about bringing AI into my world. I didn’t want to lose the personal touch or creativity that makes my work meaningful. But what I found instead? AI isn’t replacing my voice—it’s helping me protect it.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I’m using AI right now to simplify and streamline everything from content creation to email management to internal systems. Not in a cold, robotic way—but in a way that frees up my brain, closes open loops, and creates space for what matters most: presence with my family, peace in my calendar, and momentum in the business.

If you’re a visionary entrepreneur who’s tired of doing it all and wants to protect your energy this season without slowing your growth, this one’s for you.

In this episode, I share:

⚡ Why I was hesitant about AI—and what changed

📬 How I use AI for content, email, and systems without losing the personal touch

👩‍👧‍👦 Real-life shifts I’ve made to be more present with my family this summer

🧠 The mental clarity that comes from using tools that work with you

🛠 Easy, practical ways to integrate AI without overwhelm

🌿 Why simplifying might be your most powerful leadership move right now

This is about working smarter, not harder—and making room for what matters most.

Resources from this episode:

• Free Delegation Checklist
• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode281

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!

Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!

This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to ditch outdated financial advice and build a more aligned, purpose-driven approach to wealth.

I sat down with Garrett Gunderson—author, speaker, and one of the most influential voices in rethinking money and investing. Garrett’s work has deeply impacted both me and my husband, helping us step away from the noise of traditional financial models and instead lean into strategies that feel aligned with our values, purpose, and long-term vision.

We talk about Garrett’s roots, his early challenges with scarcity-based thinking, and what it looks like to lead your business and financial life from a place of clarity and confidence. One of the biggest game-changers? His concept of Investor DNA—a totally different way to look at investing based on who you are and how you’re wired, not some cookie-cutter formula.

We also dig into what it really means to invest in yourself, your team, and your strengths, and how leadership plays a key role in building sustainable wealth.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

💡 How Garrett broke free from financial fear and scarcity

🧠 Why conventional wisdom around money is holding entrepreneurs back

📈 The power of Investor DNA and how to find yours

🔥 Investing in your zone of genius (and in people who multiply your mission)

🛠 Personal stories, practical strategies, and mindset shifts for building real wealth

💬 Why leadership, not just hustle, is your biggest financial asset

Garrett brings the truth with no fluff—and this conversation will challenge you to reimagine what wealth looks like for you.

Resources from this episode:

• Follow Garrett on Instagram
• Subscribe to Garrett's Youtube Channel
• https://garrettgunderson.com/
• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode280

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!

Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!

Coming off the heels of our most recent Visionary CEO Mastermind retreat, I wanted to bring you behind the scenes of a powerful theme that came up again and again: belief—and the role it plays in building a business that actually lasts.

In this episode, I’m unpacking what it really means to lead from belief, how it fuels growth in both visible and invisible ways, and why it might be the most underutilized (and underestimated) asset in your business strategy.

I’m also sharing a personal story about hitting a massive business milestone that, on paper, seemed impossible—but belief made it inevitable. You’ll learn how to create your own North Star Belief Statement, what it looks like to align your team and operations around it, and how to track unique KPIs that reflect belief-driven success.

Whether you're feeling stuck in the grind or are looking to lead with deeper intention, this episode will help you scale with conviction, clarity, and legacy in mind.

Here’s what we cover:

🔹 The tangible and intangible ROI of belief

🔹 Why belief creates possibility—and profitability

🔹 A personal example of scaling through faith and alignment

🔹 How to create your North Star Belief Statement

🔹 Belief-based KPIs to fuel performance and growth

🔹 Practical ways to lead your team with more purpose and clarity

This isn’t about hype—it’s about anchoring your vision in something strong enough to carry it through.

Resources from this episode:

• Free KPI Cheat Sheet
• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode279

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!

Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!

In this episode, I had the absolute joy of sitting down with Denise Duffield-Thomas—a money mentor whose work has impacted over 10,000 entrepreneurs around the world. I’ve admired her for years, not just because of the way she teaches about abundance and wealth, but because of how she lives her life: with intention, honesty, and ease.

We got into the real stuff—what it’s like to build a successful business while navigating undiagnosed ADHD, the pressure of always chasing the next big thing, and why Denise is now leaning hard into simplicity and joy. She’s choosing contentment over constant growth, and honestly, it’s a refreshing (and powerful) perspective more entrepreneurs need to hear.

We talked about the messy middle of motherhood, the tension between ambition and peace, and what it truly means to live a “first class life”—not in terms of luxury, but in alignment with your values.

This conversation is full of permission slips—to slow down, to trust the season you're in, and to define success on your own terms.

Some highlights from our conversation:

💬 Denise’s early entrepreneurial journey and how she discovered her sweet spot

🔥 Why financial success doesn’t protect you from burnout

⚖️ The constant tug-of-war between big vision and well-being

🎯 How to streamline your business to serve you

💡 Why ambition doesn’t have to mean “more, more, more”

🌿 What living a “first class life” really looks like (and how to define it for yourself)

This one’s for anyone who’s feeling the weight of the hustle—or wondering if there’s another way to grow without losing yourself in the process.

Resources from this episode:

• Follow Denise on Instagram
• www.denisedt.com
• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode278

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!

Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!

If you’re the kind of business owner who’s doing all the things (because let’s be honest—you probably do them best), this episode is for you. 🙋‍♀️

In today’s episode, I’m talking about something I had to learn the hard way: firing yourself.

I used to think staying in control was what made me a great leader—but the truth? It was slowing me down and keeping me stuck in the weeds. If you want real growth, freedom, and peace in both business and life, you’ve got to be willing to let go.

Here’s what we’re diving into:

✨ Why doing it all is actually costing you more than you realize

✨ How to spot the bottlenecks (hint: it’s probably you 😅)

✨ What it looks like to step into a visionary CEO role

✨ My favorite practical tools: a delegation cheat sheet + time ROI strategy

✨ How to create a calendar that reflects your leadership, not your to-do list

This episode is equal parts permission slip and strategic plan. If you’re ready to reclaim your time, avoid burnout, and start running your business like the leader you were born to be—this one’s a must-listen.

Resources from this episode:

• Delegate Cheat Sheet
• Visionary CEO Schedule
• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode277

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!

Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!

Ever feel like you’re crushing it at work but scrambling at home? Trust me, I’ve been there. In today’s episode, I’m flipping the script on what drives real—not just incremental—growth. Spoiler: the secret isn’t another marketing funnel. It’s the way we lead inside our own four walls.

Here’s what we dig into:

• The paradigm shift – why your business can only scale to the level you steward your home life.
• 
  
• The hidden cost of compartmentalizing – what happens when career wins pile up but family rhythms lag behind.
• 
  
• Creating harmony – simple, doable ways to align your life plan with your business vision so both can flourish.
• 
  
• Visionary leadership at home – the same clarity, delegation, and intentionality you bring to your company—applied to dinner, bedtime, and everything in between.

By the end of this conversation, you’ll walk away with fresh questions to ask, quick systems to trial, and permission to treat your household like the powerhouse incubator it really is.

Resources from this episode:

• Visionary CEO Schedule Template
• Harmony on Demand Journal Prompts
• Book Mentioned: Hold Onto Your Kids
• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode276

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!

Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!

This episode is deeply personal. I’m pulling back the curtain on a year that stretched, broke, and rebuilt me in ways I never could’ve imagined.

From the heartbreaking loss of our unborn child and a near-death experience that shook our family to its core, to selling our dream home and moving across the country—we’ve been walking through fire. But in that fire, God was refining. And slowly, painfully, beautifully… something new began to take shape.

I’m sharing the lessons I’ve learned about:

✨ Trusting God when nothing makes sense

🏡 Uprooting our family to pursue deeper alignment

📚 Reimagining homeschooling and life on our own terms

💼 Letting go of “success” as the world defines it to make space for something far more meaningful

And yes—there’s a beautiful update at the end of this episode. One that feels like hope is blooming again.

Whether you’re in a season of loss, in-between, or big leaps, I hope this episode reminds you: you’re not behind. You’re becoming.

Resources from this episode:

• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode275

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!

Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!

In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m sitting down with my good friend, client, and Visionary CEO Mastermind member, Megan Williamson—and wow, this conversation is such a breath of fresh air. Megan lives on 10 acres in a small town in Indiana, homeschools her two teenagers, and has completely transformed her business over the past few years. She started out as a wedding photographer and made the bold leap into real estate and architectural photography—growing a business that truly aligns with her strengths, lifestyle, and leadership style.

We talk about:

✨ What it’s like to build a business that works with your life, not against it

📸 How she shifted her work and created new income streams

👩‍💻 Her big dreams (think: book writing and buying an office space!)

🧠 The mindset growth that came from overcoming early challenges with dyslexia

🏆 And the real, tangible leadership shifts that took her business to the next level

Megan is the kind of leader who isn’t afraid to think differently, take brave steps, and build a business with purpose. Her story is proof that your big next doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s—it just has to feel right to you.

This one will inspire you to keep showing up, dream bigger, and lead with bold vision.

Resources from this episode:

• Follow Megan on Instagram DM her LUMINARY
• The Incubator Application
• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode274

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!

Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!

In this episode of Your Big Next, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look as I prepare for one of my absolute favorite things I get to do each year—our Visionary CEO Mastermind Retreats. These aren’t just events—they’re sacred space for big-picture thinking, bold moves, and the kind of alignment that changes everything.

I’m walking you through:

🌿 Why getting out of the day-to-day physically and mentally is crucial for long-term growth

🧭 How these retreats are intentionally designed to spark reflection, clarity, and action

👥 The power of being in the room with other high-level, like-hearted leaders

📋 What it looks like to prep your team before you step away

📈 And how just a few focused days can unlock your next level of vision and momentum

Whether you’re running your own retreats or just craving time to zoom out and breathe again, this episode will inspire you to create that space—and use it well.

Because here’s the truth: you don’t create your big next by staying stuck in the weeds.

Resources from this episode:

• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode273

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!

Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!

On this episode of Your Big Next, I’m sitting down with someone who knows the art of reinvention inside and out—Tracy Matthews. She’s a celebrated jewelry designer turned founder of Flourish & Thrive Academy, and she’s helped over 9,000 creatives build businesses rooted in passion and profit.

Tracy shares her journey of navigating the highs and lows—from building a thriving jewelry brand, to weathering the 2008 financial crisis, to pivoting into coaching and launching a movement that’s helped thousands of entrepreneurs grow with purpose.

We dive into:

💎 The mindset required to move through major life and business transitions

📉 How hitting a financial rock bottom became the launchpad for her next chapter

🧠 Why financial literacy and creativity are equally essential for entrepreneurs

🌱 The importance of visionary time, accountability, and designing a business that actually supports your life

🎨 And how to nurture creativity—not just in your work, but in your kids and your everyday world

Whether you’re in a season of evolution, stuck in indecision, or simply craving clarity on what’s next—Tracy’s story is the reminder we all need that your next big thing might just come from your hardest pivot.

Resources from this episode:

• Follow Tracy Matthews on Instagram
• The Art of Reinvention
• Reinvention Season Private Podcast
• The Incubator: A Mastermind For Visionaries & Their Right Hand
• Show notes: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode272

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!

Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here!